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THE SPA GUIDE

WHITE HOT Sleek holiday fashion

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WHAT’S ON This month’s diary PAWS FOR THOUGHT Man (and woman’s) best friend caught on camera in Dulwich’s parks

STYLE & FASHION 26. GREAT BRITISH ICON Zandra Rhodes on Britishness and brands 28. COAST TO COAST Take a walk on the wild side

HEALTH & BEAUTY 35. HERE COMES THE SUN Summer beauty essentials 39. BEAUTY NEWS

FOOD 41. WELCOME TO THE GOOD LIFE The key to healthy eating from Helmsley and Helmsley 44. MUNCH BUNCH Absolutely gets the lowdown on Munch: The Peckham Festival 49. FOOD NEWS

HOME & GARDEN 50. MORE SPACE, LESS STRESS Karen Storey of Homespace on how to declutter your living areas 53. FINE PRINT Tips for starting your art collection

TRAVEL 58. THE SPA GUIDE 2014 Our guide to the UK’s best spas

KIDS & EDUCATION 65. MIND HOW YOU GO Amanda Constance on Buddhist meditation in schools 67. EDUCATION NEWS

PROPERTY 82. PROPERTY NEWS 92. IN THEIR OWN WORDS Felicity Blair, Director at Roy Brooks

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Editor's Letter ummer can be a frantic time.

Holidays are looming and with them that sense of so much work to do but so little time left to do it in. Added to that the tyranny of ‘bikini season’ and the worry of children at home from school with no one to keep an eye on them and suddenly the idea of taking it easy over summer seems like an impossible one. This month, then, we’re focusing on gentle pursuits: reading, relaxing and revelling.

Flip to pg. 23 for an extended book roundup courtesy of the fantastic team at Dulwich Books. From lush historical dramas to a non-fiction tome about a communist utopia in Spain, Annie, Chloe, Dave and Sheila have put together a list of titles with just one thing in common: each will keep you gripped from the first page to the last. If you’re not sufficiently unwound after a good book, then perhaps a short break? Our

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intrepid team have tested a whole host of luxury spas, all in the name of reporting back their findings. See our top six on pg.

59. You’re welcome. And as for revelry, not only have we caught up with the founders of Peckham’s premier food and culture festival (Munch) to find out how this year will be bigger and better than last, but we’ve also spent a day by the seaside with Zandra Rhodes. Turn to pg. 26 to read my interview with the British fashion icon. Turns out, I really do like to be beside the seaside.

See you on the sun loungers.

Alexandra Jones, Editor

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Going Swimmingly

Whether you’re planning to jet off to a distant Caribbean island or going for a dip in the local lido, killer swimwear is essential. Australian brand Seafolly’s vibrant and varied styles mean there’s something for everyone. seafolly.com

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THE CRUCIBLE

Until 13 September The Old Vic

Few political plays come out swinging with as much emotional power and linguistic force as Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Inspired by the McCarthy hearings of the Fifties, this tale of a seventeenth century New England witchhunt offers a brutal insight into the ways in which a society can turn upon its own, with heart-rending results. Starring Richard Armitage and directed by the acclaimed Yaël Farber, this is not to be missed.

The Cut, SE1; oldvictheatre.com

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GLYNDEBOURNE: DON GIOVANNI

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Ladykiller Don Giovanni has had his wicked way with hundreds of women. When he makes advances towards the virtuous Donna Anna, her father attempts to save her, and Giovanni kills him in a fight. Anna’s fiancé Don Ottavio swears revenge, and the couple form an alliance with Donna Elvira. Together, with some supernatural help, they bring the notorious rake to justice.

Coldharbour Lane, SW2; picturehouses.co.uk

SIR PETER BLAKE 5 - 17 July GX Gallery

One of the leading lights of the British Pop-Art movement, Sir Peter Blake will present some of his latest prints at the GX Gallery this July. A contemporary of David Hockney and R.B. Kitaj, Blake has been responsible for several iconic images throughout his career, including the album sleeve for The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band (a job that had a one off payment of £200 at the time). Although he has experimented with different styles throughout his career his ability to find beauty in the mundane has remained a constant.

43 Denmark Hill, SE5; gxgallery.com

HOTEL

Until 2 August National Theatre Secluded, isolated, the perfect desert island escape. Just what Robert and the family need. But beyond the white sand and beautiful sunsets, dark clouds gather. A storm is coming. A tropical thriller, Hotel is a new play by acclaimed playwright Polly Stenham (Tusk, Tusk and That Face) that explores the cost of integrity. Described by The Stage as ‘the most powerful new play of the year’, don’t miss the thriller’s summer run at The National.

Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1; nationaltheatre.org.uk

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GOTTADANCE,GOTTADANCE! 5 July - 31 August British Film Institute

here’s a reason that the first film chosen to pioneer ‘talkie’ technology was a musical; song and dance have been bringing joy to the screen for decades and the BFI’s two month long Gotta Dance, Gotta Dance! season seeks to celebrate the twirls, taps and twists. Among the films due to be screened are the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers classic Top Hat, Busby Berkeley’s iconoclastic Footlight Parade and The Red Shoes, a picture that inspired a generation of ballerinas.

Belvedere Road, South Bank, SE1; bfi.org.uk

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DRAM & SMOKE We have a word with founder of Scottish pop-up restaurant Dram & Smoke, Paul Ross.

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ram & Smoke came about because both Nick (head chef, my school friend and business partner in Dram & Smoke) and I have been obsessed with food since we were teenagers. We have both worked in food for a number of years - Nick as a chef and myself in marketing - and when the timing was right for us to do something together we had to take the plunge.

We went on a mad hunt around London trying to find a unique venue (literally walking around looking for disused spaces and To Let signs for much of it) and found it in the form of a working steelyard in Vauxhall via a website called WeArePopup.

We knew the concept was going to be Scottish and had some firm ideas about certain dishes and drinks we wanted to do but major elements of the setup (communal seating, family-style serving, an open kitchen etc…) were informed by the parameters of the venue itself.

We have been sold out for the four consecutive weekends we have done so far which is amazing and we have two more weekends to go at this venue before we move onto planning our second project for the autumn/ winter (keep your eyes peeled!).

Anchor Yard, 4 Durham Street, SE11; dramandsmoke.com

10 July Southbank Centre

alling all chocoholics, the Southbank Centre and Paul A Young have the perfect event for you. Paul, one of the world’s leading chocolatiers, will take you on a delicious journey to discover everything there is to know about fine chocolate. From bean to bar to single-origin and single-bean varieties, we guarantee that even the most stalwart chocolate fan’s sweet tooth will be well and truly sated.

Belvedere Road, South Bank, SE1; southbankcentre.co.uk

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16 July - 26 October Tate Modern azimir Malevich, an artist as influential as he was radical, cast a long shadow over the history of modern art. This, his first retrospective in thirty years and the first ever in the UK, unites works from collections in Russia, the US and Europe to tell a fascinating story of revolutionary ideals and the power of art itself.

Having come of age in Tsarist Russia, Malevich witnessed the First World War and the October Revolution first-hand and his work reflects the profound influence his early life had on him.

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DURING WORLD WAR I SOUTHWARK UNION INFIRMARY IN EAST DULWICH BECAME PIVOTAL IN THE TREATMENT OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS. HERE, HELENA DRAKAKIS DISCOVERS HOW NOTEBOOKS KEPT BY ONE VOLUNTEER NURSE SHED LIGHT INTO THE MINDS OF SOME OF THE SOLDIERS WHO PASSED THROUGH THE HOSPITAL DOORS...

All images taken from the original notebooks

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hen Nurse Joanna Swarbrick walked through the gates of Southwark Military Hospital on April 3 1918, WW1 was in its final months. Battle raged on foreign soil and Miss Swarbrick, a 19-year-old volunteer nurse, was experiencing the fallout on the home front.

A month after her arrival in the capital, the last German night time airplane raid caused devastation to London’s civilian population, but it was the allied forces that were to be Miss Swarbrick’s focus. She was one of 38,000 (mainly women) on Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) in hospitals around the country, providing invaluable bedside aid to wounded men from home regiments and also to those from as far afield as Canada and Australia.

Between 1915 and 1919 the (as it was then known) Southwark Union Infirmary, which is situated on East Dulwich Road, where Dulwich Community Hospital now stands, was transformed into a wartime sickbay and renamed Southwark Military Hospital. It was temporarily crammed with 820 beds, with most of its existing patients moved to surrounding hospitals. In total 14,000 soldiers

entered its doors. 119 men were to die there and a memorial to them now stands in the hospital grounds – the first of its kind.

Little is known about Nurse Swarbrick, only that she was born in Blackpool and obtained her certificates in home nursing and first aid through the Order of St John’s. Having worked previously in the 1st Southern General Hospital in Birmingham, which was also a military hospital, she took up her new post south of the river for one year before a transfer to Shepherd’s Bush.

But it is the autograph books that she asked her patients to sign that now give us a lasting insight into the role of VAD nurses, attitudes towards them, and the men whom they nursed. Contained in the two leatherbound books, handed to the Imperial War Museum by her daughter in 1979, are pictures, poems, cartoons and comments that lay bare their experiences of a brutal war.

A revealing poem signed simply

by D Sheahan, 13th Battalion, Australian Forces details daily life in the hospital:

Here in D6 where men in sticks Think of awful curses, While limbs unsound, are cleaned and bound, And massaged by the nurses, There lives a tart: whose figure smart, Whose ways so sweet and clever, Makes me her slave, till the silent grave Will close on me forever.

Another, a simple verse written by A.H. Ball of the 4th Division, asks Nurse Swarbrick not to forget him when he leaves her care:

Though oceans wide between us roll And distance be our lot, Though I may never see the morn, “Nurse” please forget-me-not.

And perhaps most poignantly, Private H.J. Bowtell, of the 19th Battalion penned the following poem on the precariousness of life:

The world spins on if you live or die, The stars shine out if you laugh or cry, The sun will rise though you’ve said goodbye, So wherefore worry and wherefore fret, The man in the scythe hasn’t called you yet.

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According to British Red Cross archivist Jemma Lee, VAD nurses stationed at home mainly helped with non-medical tasks, providing aid to already stretched doctors and nurses.

‘There is a lingering image of ‘butterfly’ VADs in starched white pinafores, which is understandable if you consider that their role was often to look after patients who were less seriously wounded and convalescing. A great deal of effort, for example, went into creating recreational facilities for patients, like painting and organising concerts, which might sound frivolous but was an important part of the rehabilitation of men who had

‘The notebooks provide a valuable insight into the men miss swarbrick nursed...into their reflections on the brutality of war’

endured the horrors of the frontline,’ she explains.

As well as working with convalescing soldiers, VADs also helped out in kitchens, offices, and linen rooms and on occasion were sent directly to the battlefields.

‘Our records suggest that the VADs were hugely respected for their devotion, including by the trained nurses who supervised them,’ adds Ms Lee. And although many of the letters and memoirs that we hold suggest [these] women were very stoic, they are not without allusion to the realities of war, whether [that be] helping to treat convoys of severely wounded men arriving with appalling mutilations or sleeping in tents in the freezing cold.’

Stephen Walton, senior curator at the Imperial War Museum says autograph albums such as the ones Miss Swarbrick collected often contain much more than just autographs and are perhaps a rather neglected source for the social history of wartime.

‘Whether Nurse Swarbrick had an eye on history we don’t know, but the notebooks she kept and that were handed to the IWM by her daughter provide a valuable insight into the men Miss Swarbrick nursed, their attitudes towards life and death, and their reflections on the brutality of war.’

Despite the best efforts of Absolutely Magazine the copyright holder of the material featured could not be established in this instance.

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arts & culture EMILY WITH HATTIE, THE CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL IN DULWICH PARK

PAWS for CELEBRATION WE ALL KNOW THAT SOUTH EAST LONDONERS ARE MAD ABOUT THEIR DOGS AND TO CELEBRATE THE FACT, ABSOLUTELY SENT PHOTOGRAPHER LEANNE DIXON TO SNAP SOME PAMPERED POOCHES (AND THEIR PROUD OWNERS) IN THEIR NATURAL HABITATS: OUR LOCAL PARKS

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HEIDI WITH PICKLE AND BADGER, THE RESCUE DOGS IN BROCKWELL PARK

SHARON, WITH BARNEY, THE LABRADOR AND COCO, THE COCKER SPANIEL. AT HOME IN DULWICH

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KERRY , WITH BELLA THE BRIARD IN CRYSTAL PALACE PARK

JOY, WITH NED AND HENRY THE MINIATURE DACHSHUNDS IN DULWICH PARK

SHANTI, WITH KALI THE MINIATURE SCHNAUZER IN DULWICH PARK

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We asked the team at Dulwich Books to each nominate a summer read that will have you gripped until September

Owner, Sheila O’Reilly recommends:

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson & The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt THE GOLDFINCH, the story of Theo Decker, clinging to the memory of his beloved mother through a tiny but captivating painting of a goldfinch is one to savour. It spans states and continents, and all of Theo’s young life: museums, casinos, antiques shops and the criminal underworld. Tartt’s detailed storytelling make this a long and involved read, and it will be perfect for a holiday when you can sit and devote to it the time it deserves. (£8.99, Little, Brown)

Bookseller, Chloe Mavrommatis recommends:

The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan (£6.99, Fourth Estate) Perfect for anyone who enjoyed Wild Swans or Memoirs of a Geisha. Amy Tan’s women sparkle in this tale of Chinese courtesans spanning three generations. She writes with sumptuous, saucy, witty detail, and you are dragged headlong into their world, sordid and charming by turns. A perfect book to lose long summer hours.

LIFE AFTER LIFE is one of the best books I have read in many months; the depth and scope of this story are outstanding. Each character is wonderfully drawn and the humour and imagination pull you into their world.

Atkinson deceives the reader, before making you part of her deception, in a way that makes it impossible to describe this story, bar tell you to take it away with you and experience it for yourself. (£7.99, Black Swan)

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arts & culture PR and Events Manager, Dave Faulds recommends:

David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell & The Village Against the World by Dan Hancox Viva la underdog! In DAVID AND GOLIATH, journalist and international bestselling author David Gladwell sets out to prove that no matter how large or fierce the opposition, the underdog can prevail. From sports science to education, crime fighting to equal rights, Malcom Gladwell debunks the myth that bigger is better. (£8.99, Penguin)

AND THREE TO LOOK OUT FOR THIS JULY… The Miniaturist

by JESSIE BURTON

In THE VILLAGE AGAINST THE WORLD, the reader is welcomed to Marinaleda, located in the heart of the Andalusia region of Spain, home to some 2,700 people. Some call it utopia, others call it a communist theme park, but with next to no crime, an unemployment rate of 5% and €15 a month mortgages, a place where the local mayor made headlines around the world raiding supermarkets to feed the poor and once a month the village gets together and cleans up - one thing is for sure Marinaleda is a village like no other. (£9.99, Verso)

Bookseller, Annie Horwood recommends:

Chaplin and Company by Mave Fellowes & The Circus of Thieves and the Raffle of Doom

by William Sutcliffe

A stunningly accomplished first novel from a new London author. 1686 Amsterdam: Nella arrives in the city, ready for her new life.

She is given a sumptuous dollhouse that mirrors her new home, and the miniatures that arrive for it seem to impossibly mirror or perhaps even dictate her life. Caught between claustrophobia of her new home and the dreamy magic of Amsterdam, Nella is pulled into a spiral of increasingly sinister events as she tries to unravel the mystery of her husband, his family and the elusive miniaturist. £12.99, Picador

Two Turtle Doves

by ALEX MUNROE

When you read of Alex Munroe’s Swallows and Amazons-esque childhood, you are somewhat amazed he survived to tell the tale, what with early experiments in metal work, go-carts and electricity. These entwine and complement beautifully each chapter on designing and creating new pieces of jewellery.

A charming memoir on the creative process and the small seeds that great ideas are born from. £16.99, Bloomsbury

All The Birds, Singing

by EVIE WYLD

THE CIRCUS OF THIEVES AND THE RAFFLE OF DOOM: Roll up! Roll up! When Shank’s Impossible Circus arrives in town, Hannah discovers that circus life isn’t at all glamorous – in fact it’s seedy, smelly (especially the camel), and possibly downright criminal. Full of colourful characters, cranky animals and laugh-out-loud jokes, this is perfect for children of 7+ to share with their adults. (£6.99, Simon and Schuster Children’s Books)

CHAPLIN AND COMPANY opens one hot August day when Odeline Milk, a solitary figure dressed in a baggy pinstripe suit and too-large leather brogues, arrives in London. Her ambitions: to become a professional mime artist, and to find the father she has never met, Odelin the clown. Odeline’s story is intertwined with that of Chaplin and Company, the aptly-named canal boat which is her new home, and those of the offbeat characters that live on and near the canal. A lyrical, quirky first novel, perfect for long hot summer days. (£8.99, Jonathan Cape)

The central character in All the Birds, Singing is Jake Whyte. She is a fiercely independent young woman facing a disconcerting set of past and future struggles.

She came to tend her sheep on a small British island where danger soaks her existence as she comes to terms with renewing trust. All this, after the antipodean antithesis of living a sheep-shearers life, infiltrated to save herself from an even more scarred past. All the Birds, Singing tosses you backwards and forwards across the space and time of Jake’s life making you keep your fingers crossed to the end, and beyond! £8.99, Vintage

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ICON ALEXANDRA JONES DISCUSSES BRITISHNESS AND BRANDS WITH BERMONDSEY-BASED DESIGNER ZANDRA RHODES

he first time that Zandra Rhodes and I meet it seems to be for quite idiosyncratic reasons: Southwold Pier is re-launching after a re-furb.

To celebrate their new look, they are stocking a curated collection of Zandra Rhodes accessories and books. So, the PR company ask, would I like to meet her? At the pier? Well, yes, what a jolly way to spend a morning, I think to myself, at the seaside, in the company of a British fashion icon. The British seaside is having something of a resurgence and after visiting Southwold’s pretty pier, with it’s arcade full of homemade games (so far removed from the strobelit, sticky carpets of usual seaside fare) and trio of gourmet restaurants, it is easy to see why. What I come to realise, though, over the course of our chat, is that when it comes to Rhodes, there are no idiosyncrasies. It is all planned and thought out, it is all business.

That’s not to say, of course, that she isn’t warm and funny. She comes across as rather sweet, actually, very attentive and keen to answer my questions. It is obvious, however, this she is savvy in a way that only someone who has been running her own brand for over thirty years could be. Rhodes came to prominence while spearheading the new-wave fashion scene of the seventies, working steadily through the punk era. In 1977, she designed a pink and black jersey collection with holes and beaded safety pins that earned her the moniker ‘Princess of Punk’, a moniker that has stuck with her ever since. That same collection was on display last year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the PUNK: Chaos to Couture exhibition. She lives the punk ethos in so much as her hair is shocking pink and her designs continue to bear out the abstract, anti-establishment feel of the punk movement. And yet, antiestablishment isn’t quite the right way to describe Rhodes.

For one, she is a renowned royalist.

After winning the prestigious title of Designer of the Year back in 1972, in

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1974 she was made Royal Designer for Industry. She has continued to design for the royals – as well as a coterie of stars and celebs – ever since. She has even been quoted as saying that she would love to be made a dame, that it is one of her great aspirations. Rather than a rebel, then, I would say that she is a quintessential Brit: an eccentric, maybe and a patriot, definitely.

‘It’s nice to be stocked in places that aren’t London and I have so many fantastic memories of the British seaside,’ she explains to me. ‘Exactly like this, but a different coastline!

We went to Seasalter, I’m not sure if you know it? But it’s really only the edge of the Thames, before you get down to the Isle of Sheppey. We had a bungalow at Seasalter and then a caravan at Leysdown and we’d stay in a boarding house in Ramsgate.

They’re all the ones on the Kent coast and they seemed a long way away, though now I realise they’re actually only twenty minutes by car.’

Her collection at Southwold Pier, then, is one that aligns her brand with a very quintessential Britishness, a Britain of pastel beach huts, fish and chips and End of the Pier Shows.

And Rhodes is someone who knows the power of a good collaboration, having worked with everyone from MAC to M&S. ‘I do everything I can to keep the brand image exactly as it should be,’ she explains. ‘It is a proudly British brand with a proudly British heritage. Selling in places like Southwold does a lot to keep us connected to that heritage.’

With such a vast back catalogue, though, how does she stay so focused?

It can’t be easy to keep your fingers in so many pies? ‘We hope that the different pies are really all the same big pie!’ she says, simply. ‘I’m a textile designer, so if I design printed cushions, kaftans, shawls or scarves, they all fit in with the aesthetic. It’s all one Zandra Rhodes look.’

Rhodes has devoted much of her time in recent years to the setting-up and running of London’s Fashion and Textile Museum. To what degree does she think institutions such as this further the public’s understanding of fashion? ‘The

“...there are no idiosyncrasies. It is all planned and thought out, it is all business” whole idea is that textile designers are the Cinderellas of the industry,’ she replies. ‘People make an amazing printed dress or a Chanel suit from a lovely weave, but no one thinks of who is behind the textiles!

We want to expand on and raise the profile of the textile business.’

As for her own business, Rhodes will always have high ambitions.

‘In 100 years time, I would like someone to discover me. Like Chanel, I mean after all her brand had died. I’d like to be rediscovered and go global,’ she tells me thoughtfully. ‘Global, but still British,’ she adds with a smile. southwoldpier.co.uk; ftmlondon.org

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he sun may shine but it will probably rain, you may fall in love but you will probably fall in the mud. Whatever happens you can be sure of one thing this festival season – the unmistakable notes of patchouli will be present. Now synonymous with any outdoor music event, patchouli was first appropriated by the hippie counter-culturalists of the 1960’s. It was the scent of The Summer of Love associated with spiritual and sexual enlightenment and radical free-thinking. Patchouli was the redolent symbol of a social revolution, when the sun set on existing social mores and the world awoke to the dawn of a new consciousness: an age advocating the pursuit of pleasure and the power of the people. An era in which prejudice had no place, wars would be ended and peace would be given a chance. Sadly this liberal thinking left little time for liberal showering and, in the minds of many, patchouli was destined to be indelibly linked with other less attractive aromas.

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green accords it has become an indispensible element of a whole genre of ‘chypre’ fragrances. Patchouli-prominent fragrances may still be an acquired taste but do not be put off by its inclusion, you will find patchouli hovering around the base or middle of some of the world’s most successful scents and today it is undergoing a revolution of its own; patchouli is once again causing quite a stir.

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CUCUMBER MAKI CRAB ROLLS ice-free sushi? We love sashimi (that’s just the raw fish), but you need to be able to access high-quality and super-fresh fish – something that most of us can’t really do. So, our Cucumber Maki Crab Rolls are a great faux option.

They are perfect for entertaining and there’s no rolling technique needed either – it’s actually a pretty easy dish despite its creativity!

This is a good way of using up leftover poached or smoked salmon.

It’s also a nice way of eating the expensive treat of some crab as a little goes a long way once you’ve mixed it with the other ingredients. Avocado is a must and so is a mayonnaise. An old-school melon baller will give you an easier job and a neater finish.

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Makes 10–12 Pieces

FOR THE CRAB ROLLS • 100 g crabmeat, mixed or just white • ½ avocado, diced • 2 spring onions, sliced • 1 tbsp Ginger Poppy Seed • Mayonnaise or full-fat probiotic yoghurt • 2 tsp lime juice • ½red chilli, finely chopped or a sprinkle of chilli flakes, to taste • 1 large cucumber • black or white sesame seeds, to garnish • sea salt

TO SERVE

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• tamari • wasabi paste (or 1 tbsp tamari mixed into the paste with ½tbsp water) • a few slices of pickled ginger 1 Drain any liquid from the crab and put it in a bowl with the avocado, spring onion, mayonnaise, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Mix very carefully to avoid crushing the ingredients and then stir in the chilli, to taste.

2 Wash the cucumber and remove one end. Cut the cucumber into even 2.5 cm thick slices.

3 Use a small knife to carefully cut out the flesh from the centre of the cucumber, leaving just a few millimetres of flesh all the way around. We found the neatest way was to use a melon baller to scoop the seeds out, leaving the bottom of the cucumber intact.

4 Distribute the crabmeat mixture between each cucumber roll. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve with the tamari, wasabi or pickled ginger.

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COURGETTE AND AUBERGINE CURRY A simple one-pot supper that is warming for the soul. Red split lentils provide a quick-and-easy creamy base without the need to soak them. The coconut and ginger have incredible immune-boosting properties and, as usual, we like to sneak nourishing homemade broth into all our cooking. With this fragrant curry, the bone broth is purely for the nutritional value, so you can afford to skip it if you don’t have any to hand (but please don’t be tempted to use stock cubes).

Serves 4 as a one-pot meal or 6 if served with a side dish

INGREDIENTS • 200 g bar of creamed coconut (use the oil for frying) or 2 tins of full-fat coconut milk plus 2 tbsp coconut oil or ghee, for frying • 2 large onions, diced • 2 thumb-sized pieces of fresh root ginger (about 80 g) – unpeeled if organic – grated • 6 large garlic cloves, diced • 200 g red split lentils, rinsed (no need to soak these) • ½−1 litre bone broth or water (use a little less if you are using coconut milk and depending on how thick or saucy you want your curry to be) • 1 large aubergine, chopped into 1.5 cm pieces • 4 large tomatoes, quartered • 2 large courgettes, diced • grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lime or lemon (avoid the bitter white pith) • 2½–3 tsp tamari or 2 large pinches of sea salt

• 1 tsp maple syrup • a handful of roughly chopped fresh herbs, such as coriander, mint or basil (Thai basil if you can get it)

METHOD 1 In a large wide pan, dry fry the peanuts or cashews for a few minutes to toast them, roughly chop and then set aside.

2 In the same pan, heat the coconut oil over a medium heat and fry the onion, ginger and garlic for 10 minutes until soft (don’t let the onion and garlic go brown).

Add the lentils, the roughly chopped coconut solids or coconut milk, and then most of the bone broth or water (a bit less if you’re using the coconut milk) and stir well. This should be enough liquid for the coconut solids to dissolve, but keep an eye on the liquid levels so that the lentils don’t stick and burn at the bottom.

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4 After 6 minutes of cooking over a mediumhigh heat, add the aubergine and stir.

5 After a further 10 minutes, add the tomato, courgette, lime or lemon zest and the tamari or salt. Add more bone broth or water if you think your curry needs it.

6 After 6 minutes, turn off the heat and add the lime or lemon juice, the maple syrup and fresh herbs, then stir and taste. You might need a little more tamari or salt or lime or lemon juice to add sourness.

7 Top with the nuts and serve with watercress or your chosen side dish. If we’re having guests round,we like to serve our curry with some little bowls of extras (nuts, herbs, lemon or lime wedges and a bowl of tamari or sea salt) so everyone can help themselves to extra toppings, a handful of peanuts or cashew nuts.

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PEA AND MINT ICE CREAM OR LOLLIES WITH CHOCOLATE A freshing treat for the summer that’s very easy to make. Instead of sugar and pasteurised milk, this ice cream uses coconut milk, probiotic yoghurt and plenty of sweet little peas. The frozen peas blend with the rest of the ingredients to make a smooth ice cream base in minutes. If you have a high-powered blender, then you can throw some fresh mint in there too − although you’ll always need to add a dash of mint extract as well, to get that super refreshing taste. We pour the mix into our ice cream maker and, an hour later, the ice cream is ready to go. For those without an ice cream maker, try our trick using an ice cube mould or half the recipe to make these cute lollies.

Makes 900ml ice cream

FOR THE PEA AND MINT ICE CREAM BASE • 350 g frozen petits pois • 1 tin of full-fat coconut milk • 150 g full-fat probiotic natural yoghurt • 4 tbsp raw runny honey • 1 tsp peppermint extract or 50g fresh mint leaves and a little peppermint extract too • a pinch of sea salt • a handful of cacao nibs, optional

FOR THE CHOCOLATE SAUCE • 50 g cacao powder • 80 g raw runny honey • 1 tbsp coconut oil

METHOD 1 To make the pea and mint ice cream base, blend all the ingredients except for the cacao nibs together until very smooth.

2 To make the chocolate sauce, measure out all the ingredients into a jug or small bowl and stir together, along with 9 tbsp hot water.

3 To make ice cream, place the pea and mint base into an ice cream maker and, following the manufacturer’s instructions, churn until you have ice cream. When it is ready, scoop the ice cream into bowls and sprinkle with cacao nibs and drizzle with chocolate sauce to serve. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the pea and mint mixture into ice cube moulds and freeze. Pulse the frozen cubes in a food processor for a soft serve ice cream.

4 To make 12 lollies, make up half the quantity of pea and mint base and add about 4 teaspoons into the bottom of tall shot glasses or lolly moulds and pop into the freezer. After 20 minutes or more, insert a lolly stick into the pea mixture and pour some of the chocolate sauce around it. Repeat with the pea and mint base and finish with the chocolate sauce, freezing for 10 minutes between layers. Freeze the finished lollies for a further 2 hours, then enjoy.

5 Alternatively, mix the halfquantity of pea and mint base for the lollies with the chocolate sauce and pour into shot glasses. Insert the lolly sticks and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Munch BUNCH

Absolutely caught up with Nicky Chambers and Sarah Taylor, who along with their business partners Guy Forrester and Anna Caldicott, have been busily preparing for the second annual Munch: The Peckham Festival Photography: Leanne Dixon

As a company we’ve been going for two years now...

It started with a festive market, which came about because Anna and I wanted to do something together.

I’ve always been involved in the arts and have managed various projects like festivals and gallery shows on a freelance basis. Anna was becoming a chef and we realised that we wouldn’t be getting the opportunity to work together any more (that’s how we’d become friends). We’ve got such a big network around Peckham and there’s so much going on that we thought, ‘God, it would be fun to do something...’

Eventually we came up with the idea of a Christmas market. We’d been chatting to Nicky and Guy for ages, as all four of us have space at The Dye House. When we came up with the name Pexmas we were so excited, it’s really cheesy!

It was a very sweet event, really schmaltzy but really fun...

And it had style! Anna would be really cross if I didn’t say it was schmaltzy with style because it was so important to us that it was curated. While we were giving

people opportunities to showcase their work in the place that they live, it was all about quality. It was about creating something that felt like one cohesive event.

Pexmas was so much fun that we decided to set up a company to do this on a regular basis...

We quickly realised that we didn’t want to run a weekly or monthly market but rather to develop programmes that were multifaceted. Between the four of us we bring so much experience from the arts, education, film, architecture, cooking, food, literature and we know Peckham really well. What’s fantastic about what we do now is that we can bring all those elements together. We’re like a connection agency in the wider community.

decided to expand it, very much with support from local people and from the Council. We’re also a part of The High Street Challenge, which is a programme that encourages people to shop in their local high street and to use their high street in new ways.

We had a big food festival last summer called Munch...

It included a food market, a programme of events, talks and workshops. But this year we’ve

We have a central hub space, which is the small park in Holly Grove...

On there we’ll have a market, hot food, a stage area, a pop-up restaurant with [local restaurant] artusi and we’ve got a whole programme of events. We have people like the National Theatre

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coming and one artist will be doing perfomances in Khan’s Bargain.

We’ve even got a pedal-powered smoothie maker! People will come and get a map from the central hub; on it we’ve included various shops, restaurants and cultural venues along the top of Peckham High Street, up and down Bellenden Road, up and down Rye Lane and up and down Choumert Road. It kind of creates a square around the central hub.

There’ll be a tasting tour...

People will be able to pay at the central hub, then they can go around and get some fantastic little morsels to

eat. Some places will even be making special products for the festival.

The Cinnamon Tree Bakery, for example, are doing festival biscuits.

It’s about getting people from East Dulwich to walk up to Peckham and getting people from Peckham to walk down to East Dulwich. It’s about creating those new pathways.

We also mentor and sponsor a young person.

We work with Livity who are a youth engagement agency. Young people pitch to us an idea for a market stall, and we work with them to bring their product to market. We also work to raise awareness and

funds for the Southwark Foodbank, as well as for Kids Company.

We were asked by the Council to bid for the Nunhead Food and Culture Festival and we won it...

So it will expand from just being a food market, like last year, into a full cultural festival. We’ll include lots of people and lots of different connections; as long as it’s local and brilliant, it’ll probably go in! We know there’ll be plenty to choose from.

Munch: The Peckham Festival, 12 & 13 July; pexmas.com

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ROMEO JONES n opportunity to see celebrated Canadian born artist, Liz Charsley-Jory’s series of cyanotypes that bring to life the weeds & grasses encountered on her cycle rides through South London.

On show & for sale in Romeo Jones, 26 June – 31 July.

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The Gallery London will be showcasing the work of Wimbledon College of Art graduate, Kirsty Gibbs. ‘‘Heroes’ is an ongoing portrait series depicting the fictional characters that mean the most to us. Each portrait is paired with a quote and is a combination of traditional media (oils and watercolours) and digital painting.”-Kirsty Gibbs 5 July - 2 August; The Gallery London; 132 Hither Green Lane; SE13; thegallerylondon.org

BEN OAKLEY truly inspirational and atmospheric art gallery in the heart of Greenwich.

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Manuel’s Lucie Pearce heads down the hill to Manuel’s

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s an SE19 local who resides on Gipsy Hill I normally turn right and go up the hill to The Triangle. This, as it turns out, has been to my detriment. Everyone in the area is well aware of the many restaurants and pubs in the central hub that serve delicious and multi-cultural cuisine. Yet Gipsy Hill, Crystal Palace’s lesser know neighbour, has its own small but perfectly-formed hub. Tucked away in this sleepy corner is Manuel’s.

Easy to miss and quiet on entrance, Manuel’s is a relatively new restaurant and bar with a sizeable entertaining area downstairs. The décor is understated, with a few pictures dotted around on a yellow wall but with beautiful mosaic tiling giving the restaurant real character. We were greeted by Manuel himself, a young man with traditional manners. Attentive and knowledgeable, he made

easy conversation with diners throughout the night.

We ate from the à la carte menu, the main focus of which was seafood and meat. To start we ordered the seafood soup and the scallops with lemon sauce and garlic spinach. The soup was incredibly flavoursome, with a generous amount of mussels, prawns and clams. A supremely fishy starter and if you like shellfish then I’d greatly recommend this dish, it was my favourite of the night. The scallops were also well presented, tender and tasty though they did include a healthy dose of garlic. No one will want to kiss you after but depending on who you’ve taken with you, that might be a small price to pay.

Service was not rushed, so we managed to help ourselves to a few servings of bread between courses; worth mentioning is the delicious walnut loaf. We came onto the mains and continued with the fish theme.

The linguine with lobster again included a very generous amount of shellfish and was cooked in a rich tomato sauce. The seafood risotto was packed with incredibly fresh clams, scallops and mussels, and didn’t disappoint. Creamy and filling, it struck a perfect balance between the salty-sweet seafood and the rich, unctuous rice.

The cake tray held an array of appetising treats, but after our first two courses it would have been impossible to even attempt. The homemade limoncello, however, sounded too good to refuse and indeed turned out to be a perfect end to the meal: sweet but tart enough to be refreshing.

The low-key atmosphere is a blessing that shouldn’t be passed up, making for a particularly relaxing evening. And if the quality of the food and waiters’ charm continue as we experienced, Manuel’s won’t be low-key for much longer. So next time you’re keen for an evening out, I would recommend heading down to Gipsy Hill and seeking out Manuel’s, while you can still get a table.

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SUMMER AT THE SOUTHBANK e don’t know about you, but we’ll be spending July at the Southbank Centre, thanks to some seriously luxe tasting sessions. First up is Adventures in Chocolate: A Tutored Tasting on the 10 July, where master chocolatier Paul A Young (pictured) will take you on a voyage of discovery through the world of premium chocolate, one specialist cocoa bean at a time. A week later on 17 July, Gin Decoded gives gin lovers the chance to quench their thirst by trying out six premium gins from around the world, all while being educated on the history of the botanical liquor by a special guest expert. And finally Summer Wines for Garden Picnic or Party on 30 July; even if you’re not looking to build the perfect party wine list, what better way to spend a summer evening than sipping on some carefully selected crisp whites and juicy rosés? We’ll see you on the Southbank.

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• 4 courgette flowers • 20g plain flour • ½ normal bunch basil • Sunflower oil for frying • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE BATTER • 165ml lager • 80g self raising flour • Pinch of Cayenne pepper • Dash of soy sauce • Salt and ground white pepper.

Pour the beer into a large mixing bowl and gently whisk in the flour until you get a smooth and silky consistency (you may need to add more or less flour).

Add Cayenne, soy sauce and seasoning. Leave in the fridge till ready to use. This can be made an hour before needed.

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• 200g white crab meat • 6 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • Juice and grated zest of ½ lemon • Salt and freshly ground black pepper To make the dressing, mix the oil, vinegar, zest and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add the tomatoes, red onion and white crab meat. Mix well and season.

Leave to one side.

Pour 6cm oil into medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan or use a deep-fat fryer. Heat to 160°C. If using a saucepan, please be careful as the oil will be very hot. Carefully dust the flowers in flour. Dip them in batter and fry until golden brown. Remove them with tongs and place onto kitchen paper to soak up excess oil. Season.

To serve, spread the crab dressing in a large serving dish, placing the courgette flowers on top. Scatter with torn basil.

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MORE SPACE, LESS STRESS KAREN STOREY, FOUNDER OF BLACKHEATH-BASED INTERIORS COMPANY, HOMESPACE ON HOW TO DECLUTTER THE HARDEST-WORKING ROOM IN YOUR HOME: THE LIVING ROOM

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ulti-tasking is one of the buzzwords of 21st century life. These days we always seem to be doing more than one thing at once – watching TV, checking emails, cooking dinner – and it’s the same for our homes. Increasingly rooms have to perform several different functions to accommodate the whole family, none more so than the sitting room.

In my work as a professional organiser, helping people to make the most of their homes, this is the room I often find has to be TV/ music room, kids’ playroom and home office all rolled into one. Consequently it fails to fulfil one of its most important roles: as a place to relax.

If that all sounds horribly familiar, don’t worry.

With a little decluttering and some clever storage, you can have a room which works for you not just as a space for kids, or a space to work in, but as an area to relax in. First of all, step back and assess your family’s needs. You may not be able to fulfil your dream of a stylish oasis of calm all the time, but there are ways to reconcile the competing demands which the sitting room faces. So if, for example, the kids always end up playing there despite your best efforts to confine toys to bedrooms, then accept this, but on your terms. Choose some appropriate storage and then limit the number of toys allowed

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downstairs at one time to whatever fits in it – toys can always be rotated as favourites come and go. That way, rather than ending the day hauling things back upstairs or spending your evening surrounded by a sea of coloured plastic, you’ll quickly be able to clear things away.

There are plenty of storage units available specifically for toys but in a sitting room I think it’s better to go for something that doesn’t look like it belongs in a kindergarten so that you can easily transform the room back into an adult environment. What you choose will depend on your décor and how much space you have, but MADE offer a range of possibilities.

My particular favourites? Upholstered benches such as these two (above).

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In the evening you also want to forget the day job, but if your home office is also your sitting room that can be difficult unless you find ways to ensure that work isn’t always staring you in the face. Start by confining your work paraphernalia to one part of the room and then look for ways to hide it from sight. Desks with doors, such as this Neptune Chichester Deluxe Workstation from John Lewis (1, £2550, johnlewis.com), are great for concealing computers and files. A simple folding screen also works well. I like the selection from bespoke carpenters Jali (jali. co.uk), as they can be painted to match your room. But if you do use open shelves for paperwork, invest in some attractive files like these from the Samsara range at OKA (2, £44, okadirect.com) which don’t look like they belong in an office.

TVs inevitably play a major role in today’s sitting rooms and with them comes everything from digi boxes to

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DVD collections and, of course, the inevitable mass of tangled cables.

Finding something that can neatly house all of this will immediately improve the look of your room.

Dwell (dwell.co.uk) offer a range of sleek units; opt for one with plenty of storage drawers and cable management holes to keep wiring neatly out of sight. Or, if you prefer to hide the TV screen, Dormy House do a range of armoires specifically designed to hide away unsightly sets (thedormyhouse.com).

Technology can be your friend when you’re trying to keep life simple.

Loading old CDs onto MP3 players and creating electronic photo albums instead of printing hard copies can make a big difference. E-readers help too, but our attachment to books is strong. Few people are ready to give up completely the pleasure of reading from actual books and many find it difficult to part with them so book storage is an issue I come across frequently, particularly in the sitting room. If you need to pare down your collection, these are the key questions to ask yourself about each book.

Do I love it?

Do I need it?

Is it valuable or of sentimental value?

Is it a duplicate?

Will I read it again? When? Am I sure?

Once you’ve decided which books you’re going to keep, think about how

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to store them. Freestanding bookcases come in all shapes and sizes. This Stay Wide Bookcase from Heals (3, £520 heals.co.uk) doesn’t need fixing to the wall so can be moved around as your needs change. While, these OKA Ashmolean Classic Wooden Bookshelves (4, £690, okadirect.com) come painted with just an undercoat so can be customised to fit any room and are simple enough to work in most spaces. If you’re thinking of built-in shelves, use your space creatively. Alcoves are an obvious choice for shelving but a single shelf running high along one wall or even all around the room makes use of otherwise unused space and can look striking. And if you want to make your books into a design feature, why not try these concealed bookshelves (5, £14.50, coxandcox.co.uk) which make it look as though piles of books are floating Harry Potter style across your wall?

Once you’ve taken these simple steps to transform your sitting room into a place that works for the whole family, do the most important thing of all: sit back, relax and enjoy your home.

Karen Story is a Professional Organiser.

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EMMA LAWRENSON IN HER PRINTMAKING STUDIO

machine en masse. In contrast, original prints are individually created by hand, which means that each print is unique and subtly different from the next.

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WHETHER YOU’RE A COLLECTOR LOOKING TO MAKE A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT OR A FIRST TIME BUYER LOOKING TO BRIGHTEN UP THE HALLWAY, MADELEINE REID, OF FAWN ART CONSULTANCY, EXPLAINS WHY ORIGINAL PRINTS ARE A SHREWD PURCHASE WHAT IS AN ORIGINAL PRINT?

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An original print is made when an artist works a design onto a surface, for example carving into a wooden block or using a sharp needle to etch onto a metal plate. The original image is then directly printed from the block, plate or screen, usually onto paper by means of a press or by hand. This process creates a series of prints known as ‘impressions’ which are then individually signed and numbered by the artist.

Limited edition original prints are produced in restricted numbers and this scarcity of supply can make them sought-after by collectors. Look carefully at the bottom of a print and you’ll notice two figures, the left one specifies the edition number and the right one shows how many prints are in the edition.

For example a figure of 9/50 means it is the ninth print of a limited edition of 50 prints. A smaller edition is often worth more than a larger edition and artist proofs (the first few prints to be made) are seen as something of a collector’s item.

PRINTMAKING PROCESSES Visit any large printmaking studio and you’ll be stunned by the range of specialist equipment. Just as a painter has the freedom to choose between watercolour and oil paint, a printmaker can select from a whole range of different techniques. From silkscreens and engravings to linocuts and lithographs, taking the time to learn about different printmaking processes allow you to connect with your purchases that much more.

AN AFFORDABLE ENTRY POINT As there is generally more than one ‘impression’ of any printed image in an edition, this means that original prints are often easier to come by and more affordable than purchasing other one-off forms of fine art by the same artist. Take Sir Peter Blake, for example, whilst his paintings are snapped up by established collectors for six figure sums, his original prints retain an element of exclusivity without requiring a second mortgage.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR PRINTS Once you have found the perfect print, don’t forget to look after it. When it comes to framing, get it done professionally. Museum quality UV glass is really worthwhile as it helps to preserve colour intensity and paper quality.

GET INVOLVED The next time a leaflet comes through your door inviting you to an exhibition or an open studio event, make sure you go along. Better still, get your hands dirty and try printmaking at a local print studio. The more you look and learn, the more likely you are going to find work that speaks to you, and your budget.

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take in the breathtaking views across the mountainous countryside of north Wales and the waters and wind farms of the Irish Sea. Back in Bodysgallen, wooden staircases, antique furniture and crackling wood fires combine with delicious food and incredibly comfortable bedrooms to give the hotel a warm, traditional feel. The spa, located in an airy, spacious building (formerly the stables) has a more modern aesthetic, with neutral decor perfectly suited to its Welsh surroundings – no garish, faux orientalism here. The spa is also the first in the UK to offer Environ treatments, using a machine that produces a mild electric current to help active ingredients, such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C and other anti-oxidants, penetrate more deeply into the skin. The Environ Active Vitamin treatment in particular is

BODYSGALLEN HALL HOTEL & SPA

Wales

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et in the midst of 200 acres of gardens, Bodysgallen Hall is a sympathetically restored 17th century Historic House Hotel with glorious gardens, a top notch spa and views that stretch all the way to Conwy Castle, Snowdonia National Park and beyond.

The hotel is located a stones throw from the virtually untouched seaside town of Llandudno, whose rural charm and quaint architecture make it well worth a visit. For those unafraid of sheer drops and winding roads, visitors can also drive up the cliffs and

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LUCKNAM PARK HOTEL & SPA

Wiltshire

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nspired by its natural surroundings, the spa at Lucknam Park effortlessly combines a holistic approach with modern innovation. Far-reaching views of the kitchen gardens, an outdoor saltwater plunge pool and an elegant terrace harness the power of nature, while four thermal cabins, nine treatment rooms, a vast indoor pool and a new Well-being House promise to nourish mind, body and soul.

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YOGA RETREAT AT OCKENDEN MANOR West Sussex

by Leo Bear

ckenden Manor’s yoga retreats are enough to make Gwyneth pack up her north London home and move to the South Downs. With a roster of smoothies, Ila treatments, flotation therapy, reflexology and sun salutations, they might be at the gentler end of the ‘retreat’ spectrum, but throw in a dash of Nordic walking and your glutes will know about it.

The spa itself is modern and magnificent: a rusted-aluminium glass box surrounded by cow-speckled pastures – not what you’d expect in the sleepy Tudor village of Cuckfield. On the treatment side, Ila

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ageing facials courtesy of high performance brands Anne Sémonin and Carita, to the cocooning effects of an organic massage using all-natural Ila products. Look out for a series of inspiring two-day courses in conjunction with visiting consultants, including expert nutritionist Katie Sheen, who’ll shine a friendly light on your diet and advise how to optimize it during an invaluable one-to-one session. On day two, you can bring her dietary advice to life in a hands-on cookery class under the inventive eye of chef Hrishikesh Desai. Covering topics from Happiness and Vitality to Purity and Mindful Eating, there’s no doubt that revitalised visitors will leave with a spring in their step.

Two-day Well-Being retreat, £695 per person, including overnight accommodation, breakfast lunch and supper. Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, 01225 742777, lucknampark.co.uk

and Ren products predominate, and a vast indoor/outdoor pool (a favourite with Ralph Fiennes) lies at its core.

Chief yogi Sal Jefferies is in charge of the retreat itineraries designed for small groups of no more than 10. A soft-spoken twinkly-eyed soul with world-class flexibility, he’s been practising Vinyasa-Flow yoga for more than ten years, and has quite a following. He encourages people to take it slow, and beginners are more than welcome. Save time for a chat after yoga sessions – Sal’s an expert on everything from sleep patterns to mind-mapping.

Beyond the spa, Ockenden Manor comprises an Elizabethan manor house boasting 28 rooms and a Michelin-star dining room (although retreat guests are assigned suites within the spa building itself ). Miranda Carminger, who runs Ockenden Manor with her husband Pontus,

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great for Londoners, designed specifically to stimulate collagen, rehydrate and reduce redness, fine lines and ravages of pollution.

The treatment involves an application of moisturiser to the face the with aid of the electric current and soundwaves, followed by a very cold heavy gel mask, which then sets, sealing in the product. The current is used again, along with a hand held roller to aid deep absorption. Throughout the process high squeaks can be heard and a sensation of mild pinpricks is felt, which, although not painful, isn’t necessarily relaxing – more of what you’d call ‘an active treatment’. The result? Very good – the redness was reduced in my cheeks and my skin was left plumped and rehydrated.

Active Vitamin Treatment (3 areas) 1 hour, £60; bodysgallen.com

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CHEWTON GLEN HAMPSHIRE Detox in the skies in one of the romantic treehouses set in the beautiful woodlands of this country house hotel and spa. Treatments can be taken in the luxurious spa (which boasts Europe’s largest hydrotherapy pool) or in the privacy of your own rooms.

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HOUSE SPA AT DORMY HOUSE

Cotswolds

by Leo Bear

merging from a £10m facelift, this charming 17th-century farmhouse hotel now packs an impressive spa punch. Two years in the planning, the groundwork has paid off: everything from the deeply comfy massage beds to the posttreatment sorbets shout ‘indulgence’. At the heart of the spa lies a generous relaxing-areacum-café dominated by a towering funnelshaped fireplace. Chess sets and cashmere throws add to the informal atmosphere, while a selection of ‘posh nibbles’ from the pastry chef ensure spa-goers don’t go hungry.

Sticking to a British theme, treatments are by Temple Spa (a family-owned English brand), and for a touch of glamour, there’s an ultra-girly Veuve Clicquot nail bar.

Therapists are trained by Pure Massage (so expect the best) and for something a bit different, there’s Rasul Mud therapy or an enriching ‘Mediterranean marinade’ facial available. One of the signature treatments is the ‘Silent Night Lavender Sleep’, which consists of two and a half hours of massage, scrubbing and foot rubbing, certain to settle even the most jittery of souls. I roadtested the lavender sauna, but it didn’t have quite as much lavender in the air as I would have liked. The salt-infused steam room and outdoor hydrotherapy pool, on the other hand, were fantastic.

If you’re staying the night, expect to be spoilt rotten. Rooms are homely yet hi-tech – a tablet allows you to order fresh milk at the touch of a button – whilst in the communal areas, original flagstone floors, wood paneling and exposed stone hearths come together to create a most welcoming rural retreat. My favourite spot was the chic blue lounge just off the lobby – the perfect blend of Soho House meets mummy’s living room.

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GILPIN LAKE HOUSE LAKE DISTRICT Overlooking its own private lake, the Jetty Spa Trail incorporates 5 hours of pure indulgence, starting with a bespoke aromatherapy blend consultation, a dip in the pool, a sauna and body scrub, a blissful massage, afternoon tea in the cosy little boathouse and a spell in the outdoor hot tub with a glass of champagne.

The Jetty Spa Trail, £300 for two people; thegilpin.co.uk

has a discernable passion for interior design.

Rumour has it she even has a room in her house dedicated to mood boarding – and we can believe it; the wallpaper in the drawing room had us stroking the walls and purring.

Carminger is also the brains behind the spa, so it comes as no surprise that the spa suites are airy and contemporary with plenty of attention to detail.

Overall, Ockenden Manor’s yoga retreats are well conceived and hugely enjoyable.

You’re certain to come away feeling pampered and clearer headed. Our only quibble is the scheduled 9pm dinner times, which made rising for early morning yoga a bit of a challenge.

Places on three-day yoga retreats are available to book at Ockenden Manor this July, September and November; hshotels.co.uk

THE SCARLET CORNWALL Capturing the essence of the coast, The Scarlet’s spa offers facials administered with wild-crafted herbs and hot steamed poultices, and a reed-filtered natural clifftop outdoor pool, with nearby hot tubs providing the perfect spot from which to storm and cloud-gaze.

From £285 a night; scarlethotel.co.uk

Silent Night Lavender Sleep treatment (£195); dormyhouse.co.uk

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ax intrantibus. Salus exeuntibus. reads the motto engraved above the entrance at Grayshott – ‘Peace on arrival. Health on departure.’ It’s a statement which really does ring true. Secluded and peaceful, Grayshott lies in the heart of the Surrey countryside, a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of London, yet just an hour’s drive down the A3.

A historic country house that was once the home of Victorian Poet Laureate Lord Alfred Tennyson, Grayshott has been showered with awards over the fifty years it has been in business. Admittedly the rooms feel a bit dated, but we can pretty much guarantee you’ll spend little enough time indoors; you only have to look out of the window to yearn to be outside. Set amongst 47 acres of beautiful gardens and adjoining over 700 acres of National Trust woodland, it’s a haven for walkers and cyclists – bikes are available to hire from reception.

The spa itself has a real health focus and their celebrated 7 Day Regime centres on the digestive system, getting back in shape so that your body can restore, renew and cleanse. But all the usual high-end treatments are also on offer, as well as a few off-beat options too. One of which is the Equilibrium Therapy, a slow, rhythmic massage of the body, face and scalp designed to release negative emotions and give relaxation and peace. Highly recommended

t is worth noting from the start Titanic Spa’s sublime setting, on the edge of the Pennines. Long after your patience for being wrapped, plucked and primped has worn thin, the beauty of Linthwaite and the views of the surrounding countryside from the riverside terrace will keep you entertained. It is truly idyllic.

To the ‘UK’s first eco-spa,’ then.

Measures have been taken to reduce Titanic’s carbon footprint, including making the building ‘green’ (electricity, for example, is derived from solar roof panels) and putting in place systems which have the lowest possible impact on the environment. As its name might suggest, the spa is one of epic

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Spa treatments aside, it’s the food here which really caught our attention. Despite the obvious focus on digestive health, dishes still feel indulgent. Buffet style breakfasts and lunches let you pick and choose from the range of dairy and grain free food, whilst à la carte dinners serve healthy spins on firm favourites – we even had apple strudel for dessert! A great option for gourmands looking to loosen their waistbands.

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proportions, offering a dizzying array of treatments. It is also wildly popular. Combined, these things can, at times, make the experience less than relaxing. It attracts groups and caters well to them, but you might feel a little outnumbered if you go, as I did, for a quiet weekend with just one other person. The treatments themselves do make up for that: the therapists are bright, friendly and adept at creating a serene environment. The ‘beauty’ treatments were more accomplished than the massages: we sampled the Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow and felt suitably squeaky-clean afterwards. The massages didn’t have quite the same impact; billed as ‘deep tissue’, mine felt a little limp.

Titanic is perfect for a stylish, robe swaddled, hen weekend. You’ll score extra points for your ecoawareness.

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Most interesting property I’ve been involved with: A television presenters property in which I was unable to photograph internally. Although it was a magnificent property and a pleasure to see, it was even better to come across some secret celebrity fun photos.

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The property I’d most like on our books is: I’d love to see the 8 bedroom house on Village Way which is a beautiful Grade II listed detached Georgian house over 7000 sq ft built by Sir John Taylor, a well known British architect. His work for museums includes the British Museum and the central staircase to the National Gallery London.

Most unusual interior: A three story Edwardian house where the owner had a fascination with birds with plush birds hanging in every spare space available, bird wallpaper on every wall and bird shaped furniture throughout including a bird shaped head board and toilet seat.

I never thought I’d see: A time where we would see 10 or more estate agents on every high street in each area. Earlier in my career it was normal to have a maximum of 5 local agents on the high street who covered a wider range of areas.

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calendar month and £2,600 per calendar month.

Students, typically those entering their second or third year at university, try to snap up two and three bedroom properties to house share with friends, these usually cost between £1,100 per calendar month and £1,500 per calendar month. Single professionals and couples are keen to move to the area as they can secure one and two bedroom flats between £1,100 per calendar month and £1,350 per calendar month.

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Why this area?

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James Gough � 020 8771 9990; martinco.com

WORLD CUP MORTGAGE FEVER

y the time this issue hits the shelves, the excitement of the nation will either be at fever pitch, or left on the pitch… True, the start of the 2014 World Cup may only be hours away, but could the main reason for excitement up and down the land, be the recent change in the mortgage market?

Buyers are being warned that the recent change has meant that there are fewer people available that are fully qualified and able to give whole market advice. The answer is that buyers should seek advice from independent mortgage brokers as early as possible in the process, so as to ensure that the mortgage application does not end up being the cause for delay in the purchase. Let’s be honest most football fans are anticipating a World Cup exit at or about the quarter final stage – that will be bad enough, but to have a purchase delayed because of a problem securing a mortgage offer would only add salt to the wounds.

CRYSTAL PALACE PARK

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oy Brooks became a legend in his own time for the puckish delight he took in telling the truth, the whole truth – and even the unwholesome truth- about properties, that, as an estate agent, he advertised for sale. Each month we will showcase one of these revolutionary, outrageous, funny and, on occasions, painful advertisements.

What do you predict for the property market in 2014?

We think the market will consolidate its recent gains but that market exuberance has subsided. A more serene landscape will develop with prices rising more slowly towards the end of the year.

SKETCHING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE

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Tyrwhitt Road, Brockley SE4 Rarely available and beautifully presented seven bedroom Victorian double fronted semi-detached family house. Offering elegance and period style, this home is situated at the favoured Hilly Fields end of this wide quiet street in the heart of the Brockley Conservation area. The well planned accommodation offers 3,623 sq ft arranged over three floors. Energy Efficiency Rating E.

ÂŁ1,795,00 F/H

Please contact our Brockley office on 020 8694 1177 or email brockley@acorn.ltd.uk

The Acorn Group

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Sumner Road, Peckham SE15

£375,000 L/H

This two bedroom apartment is positioned on the third floor and forms part of a modern collection of one and two bedroom apartments positioned in the heart of Peckham. Benefitting from a private lift service and private balcony overlooking the city skyline. Located just North of Peckham Rye Station, you will find a selection of restaurants and bars, high end delis and independent butchers.

Please contact our Peckham office on 020 7771 6777 or email peckham@acorn.ltd.uk

Abbotswood Road, East Dulwich SE22

£1,800 PCM

Located in a quiet cul de sac is this lovely three bedroom house. The property comprises two double bedrooms, single bedroom, modern kitchen, three piece bathroom suite, good size reception and dining room. Other benefits include wood flooring, ample storage, off street parking and landscaped private garden. The house sits within moments of the ever vibrant Lordship Lane and East Dulwich Station is a five minute walk away with trains into London Bridge. This property is available now and offered unfurnished. Energy Efficiency Rating D.

Please contact our Dulwich office on 020 8516 3666 or email dulwich@acorn.ltd.uk

Standard Tenant Charges: £120 Agreement Fee - £75pp Reference Fee. Other fees may apply, visit acorn.ltd.uk/tenantfees for more information.

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Christopher Cady, Associate Director

Luxury family home

Entertaining heaven Champion Grove, SE5 A dazzling semi-detached simple Palladian-style building in a premier road in Camberwell. The house provides wonderful raised ground and ground level living and entertaining spaces with access to a magnificent southfacing rear garden and the first floor provides three bedrooms with a family bathroom and an en-suite. Clever design has been used to provide a wonderful master bedroom suite with large en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. ÂŁ2,500,000 Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Putney Open 2014

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Raised ground floor Secluded garden

Belvoir Road, SE22 A fantastic two bedroom flat situated on the raised ground floor of an impressive semi-detached Victorian house. The property has been renovated throughout to provide a spacious apartment. The two double bedrooms are to the front and middle of the flat with the bathroom in between, the large kitchen/reception is situated at the rear of the property with steps leading down to the garden. ÂŁ495,000 Share of Freehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Sophia O’Carroll & Tilly, Sales Manager

Charming conversion

Immaculate condition Barry Road, SE22 A charming and delightful one bedroom raised ground floor garden flat set within this Victorian house. The property is presented in immaculate condition which offers bright and spacious accommodation throughout, and is complimented by a kitchen/breakfast room which leads out onto a west-facing garden. Ideally situated near the chic array of shops, bars and restaurants along Lordship Lane. ÂŁ385,000 Leasehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Putney Open 2014

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Spilt-level

Excellent location

East Dulwich Road, SE22 A one bedroom split-level flat. The first floor accommodation comprises of the kitchen and the reception room with doors leading onto the lovely balcony and then there is a spiral staircase going up to the rear second floor which has the double bedroom and large shower room. Situated near East Dulwich BR station, main bus routes and the wonderful shops, bars and restaurants on Lordship Lane. ÂŁ369,950 Leasehold

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

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Offices throughout London

The Gardens, SE22

£485,000 SOF

Besant Place, SE22

£450,000 Leasehold

A well presented two bedroom Victorian first floor conversion with access to a shared garden situated in a popular and sought after location in East Dulwich in The Gardens overlooking the green. This property is light and in great condition throughout. EPC = D

A beautifully presented two double bedroom top floor modern apartment in a fantastic location in East Dulwich close to all local amenities. This property is very spacious, bright and offers great living space. EPC = B

Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

Taymount Rise, SE23

Underhill Road, SE22

£400,000 SOF

£359,950 SOF

A lovely and very unique raised ground floor two bedroom split level Victorian Conversion flat with a shared garden in a fantastic location very close to forest Hill BR Station and all local amenities within the area. EPC = D

A very well presented one double bedroom first floor Victorian conversion flat located on a popular street in East Dulwich close to local amenities and transport links offered to the market with no chain. EPC = D

Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

Acton  Balham  Bloomsbury  Battersea  Camden  Clapham  Dulwich  Fulham  Hammersmith  Islington  West Hampstead

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Underhill Road, SE22

£975,000 Freehold

A beautiful and very unique four double bedroom double fronted period house with off street parking situated on a corner plot on a popular road in the heart of East Dulwich. This house is very bright, spacious, offers great space and would make a perfect family home.

Benefits four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, large reception/dining room and garden. Could benefit from some cosmetic improvement with the potential to extend (STPP) Perfectly located for all local amenities in East Dulwich. EPC = E Dulwich & SE I 020 8299 1722 I dulwich@bushells.com

PART OF THE EDMUND CUDE GROUP

Acton  Balham  Bloomsbury  Battersea  Camden  Clapham  Dulwich  Fulham  Hammersmith  Islington  West Hampstead

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WORDS FELICITY BLAIR Director at Roy Brooks

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f anyone had told me when I was young that I’d grow up to be an estate agent, I’d have put them right. I was destined for the stage: I played Alice at 7, Dorothy at 11, Liesel at 16 and Ophelia before leaving school. I was headed for Rada: Elizabeth Taylor, ‘eat your heart out’, I wanted her job.

Somewhat of a de-tour then that I found myself at uni, first for a BA, then an MBA, then I fell into a job selling bonds in the city and was a Director at the age of 32. I enjoyed the environment and the day-to-day hustle, but the job paid hideously more than I felt was justified for the work that I did and I felt guilty (I know you don’t hear that very often). I didn’t create anything, I didn’t risk anything of my own and I didn’t go home every night feeling good about myself.

At 33 I resigned and went to Drama School in search of a real challenge. I found a job that paid far less than I was worth (indeed I often worked for free and occasionally even paid to work!) and was a jobbing actress for 5 years.

What the City had taught me however was a passion for sales. So when I stumbled headlong into a romance with James, soon after I began a love affair with the agency he’d just bought and put my sales skills back to work.

You see James didn’t own just any estate agency, he’d bought Roy Brooks. Roy Brooks was a legend in his lifetime. He told the truth, whole truth, and even the unwholesome truth about the properties he advertised for sale. You might have heard of some of them: Filthy old house – fashionable chelsea – preserved as of architectural interest – God knows why. Providing you have enough patience…. The horrible patch of weed, refuse infected earth behind would make a lovely gdn – maybe. A gift at £8,550.

Here on our own patch: £3,995 freehold. Antiquarian proudly offers his ghastly Peckham house. Almost innocent of plumbing, no bthrm – bodily ablutions confined to a couple of sinks and a canal at the bottom of the garden… His honest wit was not confined to the faithful

representation of houses. This particular ad went on to predict social trends that you will agree were mightily accurate… As the artists have already moved in to Peckham it is only a matter of time before they are followed by the fringe professions, Stage, Telly and Advertising -…then a dump like this will be worth well over £10,000. Move quickly.

The characters for whom he sold property were regularly teased and parodied: Preserving a discreet silence about the great toes she has cut, fashionable lady chiropodist enthuses about her vic dble–frnted house…

Or completely unknown famous racing drivers’s really beautifully restored residence…

From 1950 until his death in 1971 his funny and outrageous advertisements graced the classified columns of both the Sunday Times and the Observer. He was loved by all the a-listers of his age, “Roy Brooks was to estate dealing what Gerard Hoffnung was to music – unique and irreplaceable” Humphrey Burton.

So when the opportunity to revive and run Roy Brooks came along, I threw all my eggs into this veritable. Growth has been organic. We started with 5 people and are now 10. We took over one office and recently opened our second and it’s proving to be a great success.

“It’s the people not the properties who make life interesting” and estate agency brings you directly in touch and often under the skin of those who make up life’s rich human tapestry: “I really need my for sale board to be erected at 4.10pm on Friday 14th. My fung shui consultant says this will help me achieve the best price.”

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DULWICH VILLAGE SE21 £ 5,500,000

A superb detached house particularly well located for all the amenities of Dulwich particularly the schools which include Alleyn’s, JAGS, JAPS, Dulwich College, The Village Infants School and Dulwich Hamlet Junior School. Set back from the road with generous off street parking and large wrought iron gates, this magnificent property has undergone extensive refurbishment by the current owners, and been completely re-designed by acq Architects. The impressive ‘L’ shaped garden (226’ x 158’ at greatest) ‘was designed by Chelsea Gold Medal Designer Christopher Bradley-Hole and benefits from being fully irrigated; featuring a combination of mature raised beds, a pond, gravelled areas and lawn. Joint Sole Agents.

Accommodation: Seven bedrooms including; Master bedroom with dressing room, private study & en suite shower room, 6 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), separate shower room, sitting/TV room, Very large kitchen/family/dining room, utility room, larder, cloakroom/WC, heated swimming pool. EPC Rating (D)

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Dulwich Village SE21 Sole Agents

College Road SE21

£3,250,000

Situated in possibly one of the best Dulwich Village locations between the park and shops with a GIA of 2,605 sq. ft. (242 sq. m). There are 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom (1 En suite), Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Separate W.C, Kitchen, Garage and Gated Off Street Parking, Garden 157'0 x 45'4 (47.85 x 13.82). EPC Rating (E)

Sole Agents

Double fronted detached family house with a GIA of about 2,063 sq. ft. (191.65 sq. m).

There are 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 ensuite), Reception room; Dining room; Kitchen/ Breakfast room; Garage; Off-Street Parking and Rear Garden 120’ x 100’ (36.58 x 30.48) EPC Rating (E)

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Highland Road SE19 Joint Sole Agents

A unique Grade II listed 19th Century Church conversion with spectacular views over London. There are four Bedrooms, three Bathrooms, two Receptions, TV room / Music Room, Belfy, Roof Terrace, Gardens, and a wealth of original features. GIA of 3229 sq. ft.

(300 sq. m). EPC Rating is (D)

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A lovely Victorian house with a GIA of 915 sq. ft. (85 sq. m) conveniently situated in the heart of Dulwich Village and close to all shops, restaurants and schools. The property offers 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom with Bath and Separate Shower Cubicle, 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen and Decked Garden 22’4” x 18’4” (6.81m x 5.59m). EPC Rating (E)

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£1,550,000

A detached family house in this excellent road a short distance from the Court Lane entrance to Dulwich Park. It has a GIA of 1842 sq. ft. (171.12 sq. m) and there are 4 Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Separate WC, Reception Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Downstairs WC, Store, Garage, Off Street Parking, Front Garden 61’6” x 33’9” and Rear Garden 53’3” x 41’3”. EPC Rating (E) w tio Ne ruc t s In

£2,350,000

Locally listed detached Victorian family house with a GIA of 4184 sq. ft. (388.69 sq. m).

There are 6 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (1 En Suite), 2 Shower Rooms, Study Room, Dining Room, Reception Room, Kitchen, Loft, Basement, Garage and Garden 88’9” x 67’ (27.05m x 20.42m). EPC Rating (E)

College Gardens SE21 Sole Agents

£1,475,000

A particularly fine example of a substantial town house with a GIA of 2551 sq. ft. (237 sq. m) located on a popular and secluded private road in the heart of Dulwich Village.

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Auckland Road SE19

£2,500,000

Sole Agents

Glazebrook Close SE21 £685,000

Rarely available 3 bedroom house with a GIA of 893 sq. ft. (83 sq. m) superbly located in Dulwich Village opposite Alleyns School and extremely convenient for all the amenities of Dulwich Village and East Dulwich. There are 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception Room, Kitchen, Separate WC, Store, Separate Garage and Garden 35’x16’ (10.67m x 4.88m). EPC Rating (D)

Sole Agents

£450,000

A unique opportunity to acquire a super four bedroom top floor purpose built flat with a GIA of 893 sq. ft. (83 sq. m). The flat offers a good sized reception room, modern fitted kitchen with a door leading to a small balcony, separate WC and shower room. EPC Rating (D)

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DENMARK HILL, SE5

ÂŁ1,699,500

Over 3,000 sq. ft./ 100ft rear garden/ Secure off-street parking/ 5 bedrooms / 3 en-suites / Wine store /3 reception rooms / Large Kitchen with Dining room / Close to Zone 2 / Walking distance to Denmark Hill Station / Completely restored and ready for immediate occupation.

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ST CLEMENTS YARD, ARCHDALE ROAD, SE22

ÂŁ1,250,000

CANONBIE ROAD, SE23

ÂŁ1,100,000

The property for sale here is a 2 bedroom, 2 reception generously proportioned if not substantial two-floor section of the former school on ground and first floors, together with its own self-contained courtyard garden and designated off-street parking space.

Gorgeous 4 double bed detached house with fluid interior. 3 receptions, utility room incorporating a downstairs loo, 40ft front & 50ft SW rear garden, garage and incredible views. Find it behind Fairlawn Primary School and close to London Overground trains at Honor Oak Park.

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Pedder Community news MARKET COMMENT

Virgo Prep School

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edder are proud to promote the Virgo Fidelis Prep School Summer Fair which takes place on Saturday 21st June 2014. Virgo Fidelis Prep School is a non-profitable organisation and Pedder is happy to help by sponsoring advertising boards to raise funds for the event.

Turney Road and Burbage Road Summer Party

Nick Manley Director - Residential Sales and Lettings

ďż˝ 020 7738 5926

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am pleased to report that all indications are that on balance the London Property Market has cooled. A welcome move from an unsustainable rising market to a buoyant one with positive growth where by vendors should see a greater choice of properties to buy which will assist in chain building and freeing up transactions.

Despite a mild cooling off, the market still remains extremely strong underpinned by the fundamental supply and demand imbalance concentrated primarily in London and the SE and the availability of affordable finance.

The capital has now seen re-zoning occur in terms of value and desirability as market forces displace buyers further afield looking for greater value for money capitalizing on the areas like SE London that have become more gentrified. The re-classification of these areas desirability and the values they command in London will no doubt remain and arguably is long overdue. The requirement of good transport links accessibility to central London and the City still remain the key drivers for demand in SE London in addition to good schools, architectural kerb appeal and a vibrant commercial / retail mix all factors which SE London are not short of. This view is often voiced buy prospective purchasers migrating from Central London to SE London in the pursuit of a better quality of life - a view that I have subscribed to for some time.

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he Turney and Burbage Summer Party is an annual tradition in Dulwich Village now in its 15th year. The 400 households in these two roads at the heart of Dulwich Village get together to socialise and enjoy a range of entertainments including two live bands, talks on local history and children’s activities including a magic show, organised games, face painting and a bouncy castle. Pedder has proudly sponsored this event which takes place on Friday 20th June 2014 by providing the association with a donation towards the day.

For more information on upcoming events, please visit pedderproperty.com

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Your local estate agent tailored to you

£4,250,000

Alleyn Park This Edwardian detached house in stunning grounds and overlooking the playing fields of Dulwich College is simply a country house in London. Over 5800 sq ft with seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room and an indoor swimming pool. Beautifully landscaped 260ft garden with tennis court. Excellent location.

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Detached Edwardian house Seven bedrooms Over 5800 square feet 260 ft west facing garden

Dulwich Office: 020 8693 2441  info@willsstarkinresidential.com

£3,800,000

Alleyn Road Stunning detached Victorian house with carriage drive and large garden set on a quiet tree lined road in West Dulwich. Over 5500 sq ft with drawing room, large kitchen/sitting room, six bedrooms including master suite, three further bath/shower rooms. The ground floor has a large reception opening on to the garden as well as a gym, playroom, cinema room and shower room.

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Detached Victorian house 6 bedrooms Over 5500 square feet Excellent location

Dulwich Office: 020 8693 2441  info@willsstarkinresidential.com

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£6,250,000

Pond House A rare opportunity to purchase this imposing detached Georgian house in Dulwich Village with over 7000 square feet of space comprising kitchen/breakfast room, drawing room, dining room, conservatory, eight bedrooms, six bath/shower rooms, cloakroom, utility room and roof terrace. This magnificent house is just two minutes walk from North Dulwich station and close to the excellent Dulwich state and private schools.

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Detached Georgian house Eight bedrooms Over 7000 square feet Dulwich Village location

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Tyrrell Road, SE22

£599,950/SoF

83.88 sq metres (903 sq ft). Edwardian purpose built first floor flat full of original features. Offering spacious accommodation with three bedrooms.

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Upland Road, SE22

£1,000,000/FH

141 sq. m (1524 sq. ft). New build detached freehold house, with three separate outside areas. Upland Road is popular for the easy access to Dulwich Park.

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133 Lordship Lane Dulwich SE22 8HX

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020 8693 8000

Crebor Street, SE22

£650,000/Leasehold

85.28 sq. metres (918 sq. ft.) Newly converted stunning lower and raised ground floor split level flat with own entrance, long entrance hall leading to the feature open plan dual aspect lounge/kitchen with patio doors direct to the private lawned rear garden, there is useful side access. There are three double bedrooms, modern bathroom and en-suite shower room. The skylights in the living room and oak flooring reflect the high quality presentation and finish of the flat. Set within minutes walk of the ever popular Goodrich School, Peckham Rye Park and Common.

Ivydale Road, SE15

£1,400 pcm

64.6 sq. metres (695 sq. ft.) This first floor two double bedroomed conversion flat offers flexible accommodation suitable for sharers or a couple.

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Melford Road, SE22

£1,000,000/FH

134 Sq metres (1444 sq ft). Stunning Edwardian four double bedroomed semi detached freehold house. The house is approached from a tidy front garden.

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The Insider Nothing’s better than the inside scoop. Local agents give their recommendations...

Hangout

East Dulwich tavern is a pub with good beers that change several times a week. There is also an upstairs bar which is available for hire. It features a folk choir and fi lm club, but not at the same time.

Edward Ogden

Sale s Manager at Jacksons, Dulwich

Interior Inspiration

‘Mrs Robinson’, a contemporary and vintage style designer home accessories and gifts shop on Lordship Lane. It’s a fun diverse collection of retro style products and home comforts to enhance any space.

Kim Jones

Sale s Manager at Bushells, Dulwich

020 8875 7999; jacksonsestateagents.com

020 8299 1722; bushells.com

Time Out

Kids

I like to take a walk round Brockwell Park if I want to get away from the hustle and bustle of busy London living. It’s amazing how peaceful it, yet so close to central London.

Nick Baer

Director of Keating E state s

020 7095 5777; keatingestates.com

Every Saturday The Ritzy in Brixton hosts a family-only screenings especially catered to the young ones, and includes some fun kiddie activities like drawing and story-telling competitions.

Luke Bishop

Office Manager at Wooster & Stock , Brixton

020 7952 0590; woosterstock.co.uk

Local Street

Bellenden Village is a small cluster of streets running off from Bellenden Road. It has a variety of shops nearby including an organic grocer, butcher, family friendly cafes, antique shops and the Bellenden Primary School.

Anita Barry

Lettings Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Peckham

020 7635 0034; kfh.co.uk

Fact

Home to many famous people over time, Church Road, one third of the famous ‘Triangle’, was once the residence of the flamboyant director Ken Russell known for his pioneering work in television and fi lm.

James Gough

Director of Martin & C o, C rystal Palace

020 8771 9990; martincocrystalpalace.co.uk

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leaders.co.uk

To celebrate our new look, Leaders are helping landlords make the leap with a complimentary upgrade to our Premier Service and Rent Guarantee for 6 months* on all instructions received by 31st July 2014.

For more details and an upgraded letting experience contact your local branch

Dulwich

Forest Hill

020 3478 9310

020 8256 1808

020 8699 1600

camberwell@leaders.co.uk

dulwich@leaders.co.uk

foresthill@leaders.co.uk

Camberwell

All rents quoted exclude other charges or fees which may be payable – for more information please contact your local branch or visit the branch page on www.leaders.co.uk *Offer is subject to full terms and conditions available on request. Valid for new landlords only who instruct Leaders for the first time between 1st May and 31st July 2014.

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Clapham BrixtonDulwich

www.keatingestates.com

FOR SALE

Crebor Street, SE22

Guide Price £650,000 Leasehold

A newly refurbished three bedroom garden flat in a Victorian conversion. The property is a short walk from Peckham Rye Common, Lordship Lane, Dulwich Common, North Cross Road market and more. Leasehold. No onward chain.

Dulwich Office: 020 8299 8111  dulwich@keatingestates.com

FOR SALE

Devonshire Road, SE23

£310,000 Leasehold

A lovingly refurbished property that occupies the whole lower floor of this elegant, early Victorian town house on this fought-over road one minute from the station. With everything in this property having been renovated to the very highest standards, amazing transport links and a new 125 year lease, this really is a brilliant first time flat.

Dulwich Office: 020 8299 8111  dulwich@keatingestates.com

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All property selling out fast.

Similar properties required.

FOR SALE

Railton Road, SE24

£775,000 Freehold

This is a lovely house in a prime location between the two competing highlights of the area, Brixton and Herne Hill. The pretty, Victorian 2 bed house is only a minute’s walk from the park rated by local residents as London’s best, Brockwell park, with its lido, tennis courts, cycle and running tracks, beautiful views and much, much more.

Brixton Office: 020 7095 5777  brixton@keatingestates.com

FOR SALE

Rosendale Road, SE21

£1,750,000 Freehold

We are delighted to offer to market two imposing, grand, double fronted family residences that have been renovated throughout to return them to their original grandeur. Within the West Dulwich pocket of grand, spacious homes walking distance from the highly rated Dulwich Prep and Dulwich College (both independent) and the offsted-excellent-rated Elm Wood primary school, as well as moments from Dulwich Park, the shops and station of West Dulwich with Victoria services.

Dulwich Office: 020 8299 8111  dulwich@keatingestates.com

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Bedroom

Twin sash window to front, original marble fireplace with tiled hearth, coving to ceiling, picture rail, skirting, original alcove cupboard, double radiator and stripped and polished flooring.

Sunderland Road, SE23 £1,500,000

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Malcolm Goes

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his stunning Victorian detached family home built c.1870’s with 8 double bedrooms and a 160’ garden is situated on a tree-lined avenue. At over 300 square metres, this property is surely amongst Forest Hill’s most sought after residences having already featured in ‘Ideal Home’ Magazine and soon to be seen in the BBC Magazine ‘Homes & Antiques’. It has been very carefully maintained to improve and enhance its plethora of period features.

Exterior

A gated path leads up to the front door, with slate chipped borders around inset lawn areas with rose bushes and mature shrubs. Off Street parking and a side gate leading to the rear garden.

Family Room

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Original ornate coving and substantial rose to ceiling, panelled sash square bay with working shutters, working period statuary marble fireplace with Victorian tiled hearth and inset tiled slips.

Picture rails, high level skirting, polished & stripped flooring and two double radiators.

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I hold a special place in my heart for Fairlawn Primary as I went there myself(!) and my children had a great experience at St Barts CE school, there is also the brilliant Eliot Bank.

Havelock Walk is a Mecca for acclaimed local artists, they often host Open House days. Canvas & Cream is perfect for shelter from the rain, grab a warming coffee whilst visiting the gallery.

The 1901 Grade II listed Library, built to an Arts & Crafts design by local architect Alexander Hennell. Make sure to check out the Song & Story telling sessions.

We are taking part in the ‘Edible High Road’ and are growing strawberries for passers-by to pick and enjoy.

A piano is outside the station for those who fancy a tinkle on the keys.

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Showcase Vendor advice The balance of house prices

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he question on every buyers and sellers mind at the moment is ‘What is happening to house prices? Is the balance tipping?’ At the beginning of this year, every agent you spoke to was struggling with low stock levels and every property that came on to the market had a stampede of buyers pushing prices higher and higher with sealed bids.

This situation has remained the same for some time but what has changed now is that potential sellers have seen their neighbours put their properties on the market and receive queues of potential buyers outside. The neighbours have then been encouraged to sell their properties so, as more properties come to the market giving buyers more choice, the market will naturally soften.

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£2,395,000

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Allenby Road, Forest Hill £1,200,000 A charming double fronted detached Victorian house on one of Forest Hills most sought after roads. This property comprises of four double bedrooms, master with en suite, two large reception rooms, utility room, downstairs WC, large basement, family bathroom , 12’1 X11’10 eat in kitchen and well maintained gardens. EPC: (F).

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Please contact our Crystal Palace Office on 020 8670 7160

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