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have a theory that if London was sunny year-round, so many people would move here that Britain would be in danger of sinking.

Walking through the city in the sunshine is like seeing it through fresh eyes and South East London boasts some of the best bits of all.

Whether it’s going for a dip in Brockwell Lido, strolling around Greenwich Market or sprawling on a picnic blanket in Dulwich Park, in this issue we seek to inspire you to embrace the capital in springtime with off the beaten track events, scrumptious seasonal recipes and fetching spring fashion.

This month I went exploring in London Brigde and managed to sneak a peek at the inner workings of Grant Macdonald, a worldrenowned silversmith famous for their craftsmanship and creativity – they even let me try my hand at filing and soldering (more fool them). To find out if I emerged with all my digits in tact, turn to page 12.

If you want an excuse to head to Borough Market for some fresh fruit

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and veg check out page 42 for recipes from Anna Barnett, a young, up-andcoming chef whose new book Eat the Week provides recipes for every day of the week no matter what your mood.

If cooking from scratch doesn’t appeal, head down to The Frech House in East Dulwich for authetic Gallic fare on tap. Need more convincing? Turn to our review on page 41.

As beautiful as London is in the sun, Gstaad gives it a run for its money and proves that it’s more than just skiing and snow on page 58. If that’s too far afield for you, why not nip to the Vineyard Spa in Stockcross, Berkshire to relax in the sunshine and unwind.

Find out more on page 51.

I hope you enjoy the issue and, with any luck, the weather. À bientôt! u

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e were standing in a room filled with beautiful objects, some in glass cabinets, some on display tables, others merely depicted in photographs hanging on the walls; knives and forks with fantastical twisted handles and thin stemmed champagne flutes all crafted from gleaming silver were positioned strategically around the room. However, try as I might, I remained fixated on the object in front of me. I could not, for the life of me, figure out what it could be. The base was a box with a small display screen that looked almost like your common or garden kitchen scale but with a ‘T’-shaped contrivance protruding out of the middle, all of which was coated in silver. Others gathered to see what I was staring at. ‘Is it a lamp?’ someone posited. ‘It can’t be, where’s the bulb?’ ‘Look, it’s definitely a scale,’ another said firmly. ‘Then what’s that bit sticking out of it?’ We were baffled. Eventually, Charlotte, one of the representatives from Luxx PR in charge of showing us around drifted past. ‘I’m sorry,’ I said, feeling foolish, ‘but what actually is this?’ ‘Ah,’ said Charlotte, ‘That is actually for weighing falcons.’

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THEY have become KNOWN FOR their beautiful bespoke WORK I had come to the London Bridgebased workshop and offices of Grant Macdonald, the renowned silversmith, partly to attend the unveiling of an incredible clock that had been crafted by the company and partly to take a peek behind the scenes and see what actually goes on in a modern silversmiths. We were told that we could even try our

hand at some practical silversmithing ourselves, although as someone who is likely to injure themselves making toast this prospect filled me with equal parts excitement and fear.

Our tour began in the offices, where a mysterious looking machine was whirring away. In the past, the first step involved in silversmithing was to make an incredibly detailed model out of wax, a process that could take several hours, even days. If the client wanted something altered, the process had to begin again.

Nowadays, however, there are 3D printers.

Wonderfully comprehensive 3D models are produced by superimposing wafer thin layers of plastic on top of one another to the specifications of a model designed on a computer. I found it hard to pay attention to this explanation though, as the printer itself was utterly mesmerising – the fact that something on a screen was appearing fully made seemingly out of thin air approached Star Trek levels of futuristic.

As we proceeded on our tour, however it became clear that this was one of the only parts of silversmithing to introduce new technology in hundreds of years.

In the workshop computers were replaced by wooden workbenches, weathered tools and even an anvil, as well as good, old fashioned elbow grease. We were taken through the process step by step, meeting

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ARTS & CULTURE / BEHIND THE SCENES The process of filing the silver to smooth out scratches

Grant Macdonald’s team of highly skilled craftsmen, each of whom is dedicated to a different stage of the operation until we reached a tray of silver keyrings, each bearing our name. It had arrived, the moment I had been dreading: audience participation. The hard part had already been taken care of (the actual shaping and crafting of the keyring) we would just be finishing it off. I was lead to a workstation, handed a file and told to sand off the scratch marks on the silver that would prevent it from becoming smooth and shiny when it was polished. This was a pleasant surprise – the only thing I had to worry about here was accidentally sanding off my gel manicure.

We were instructed to hold the keyring against the wooden edge of the bench firmly and file in one direction away from our fingers. I felt confident and seemed to be making good progress until I realised that my fingers had begun to cramp after a measly few minutes and that I couldn’t hold the keyring without flexing vigorously.

Once we had given it the old college try, the (incredibly encouraging) professionals took over. Our next task was to solder the ring at the top of the keyring closed. This sounded far more hazardous. We were lead into the room containing the anvil I had spied earlier and, sure enough, it soon became evident that this task would involve

Annealing the silver using a torch

Grant Macdonald Imperial Clock

both fire and a level of coordination that I severely lack. I let the others take over and emerged with all ten fingers in tact. The keyrings were then taken to be polished as we moved on to bubbles and nibbles in the room where the clock was being displayed.

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commissions from clients around the world and for luxury car brand Aston Martin. The stunning Imperial Clock is worth £100,000 and is inspired by the 18th Century French Ormolu Clock; it took 320 hours of handcraftsmanship and 80 hours polishing and is now on display in the Grant Macdonald store in Harrods.

Grant himself joined us for a glass of champagne (served in a silver flute) after our tour and shared some of his story, telling us about the first thing he ever made in silver: a small spoon that he still has to this day. His accomplishments range from the sublime to the fantastical from the reconstruction of the orb and cross that sits atop the Church of Our Lady in Dresden (originally destroyed in the bombings of WWII) to the crafting of eight foot tall palm trees for a palace. Each project is imbued with the precision, creativity and expertise of this London-based team of craftsmen, who are emerging as one of the premier silversmiths in the world. And as far as I'm concerned, anyone responsible for designing a falcon scale, is well on the road to greatness. u Grant Macdonald, 36 Bear Lane, SE1; Harods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1 ; grantmacdonald.com

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DRESS YOU UP This season sees Madonna return as the face of Versace for the fourth time. The iconic singer was shot by renowned fashion photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott and models body sculpting statement pieces from the summer collection. versace.com

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f you are one of the (many) people who have lost hours wandering around the proverbial cave of wonders that is every Anthropologie shop in London, rejoice! The eclectic and elegant chain is opening its doors in idyllic Spitalfields Market in early May, just in time for East Londoners to get their fix of ravishing fashion and positively addictive homewares for spring. The opening has been a long time coming for fans of the boutique and shoppers will note the carefully curated collections on offer have been selected to harmonise with the shop’s unique position and aesthetic in the historical Spitalfields Market.

Anthropologie has always championed creativity and in this spirit they have organised a series of events for May in conjunction with Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design. Students from the college have collaborated with the boutique to design the window display that will adorn the shop for six weeks and will lend a hand with the pop-up ‘Art School’ hosted there on 9 and 10 of May. The two events are: Saturday 9 May, 2-4 pm, Spitalfields Walk and Draw with Sian Zheng; Sunday 10 May, 2-4 pm, Large Scale Embroidery Workshop with Rachael Matthews. u

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Tailor Made MAX&Co.

Fashion darling Olivia Palermo has signed up as the style ambassador for Italian fashion label Max&Co and stars in their latest summer campaign.

Olivia models the collection which comprises of modern tailored ‘foundation pieces’ such as midi skirts, silk blouses and a classic trench which all fit into Olivia’s own timeless style aesthetic. For Olivia’s video style tips on creating the perfect workwear wardrobe, go to: maxandco.com

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ONE TO WATCH Alice Archer

Continuing with their ethos of championing new fashion design talent, cult Mayfair boutique Browns have discovered Royal College of Art graduate Alice Archer and produced her debut capsule collection. Alice’s trademark style is the most exquisite embroidery that creates a 3-D effect. Our stand out piece is the ‘Becca’ silk maxi skirt. £2,000; brownsfashion.com

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Scottish institution Brora have opened their doors in Islington once again. The sustainable UK brand, famous for their cashmere, also produces stunning summer dresses, floaty skirts and graphic print swimwear. One of our personal favourites is their Diamond Linen Tennis Dress [pictured] – no actual tennis required.

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Nothing quite sums up the Seventies Disco super-trend like these metallic ‘Candy’ platforms

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Chiffon pleated dress, £660 Tibi at Net-a-porter.com Earrings worn throughout, £550 Shaun Leane ‘Albina’ shoes, £535 Bionda Castana Locket necklace, £950 and Dice bangle, £350 both Annina Vogel at Selfridges ‘Hana Hollow’ ring, £120 & ‘Divan’ ring, £320 both LeiVanKash

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Lace shirt, £430 A.W.A.K.E. at Browns Silk midi skirt, £815 Roksanda at Net-a-Porter.com ‘Atlanta’ bow mules, £475, Bionda Castana Gemstone ring, £450 and horseshoe ring, £2,850 both Annina Vogel at Selfridges

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Knitted jumper, £360 Vintage Céline at Celestine Eleven Chiffon maxi skirt, £345 Alice + Olivia at Harrods Patent 'Lottie' box bag, £750 Charlotte Aluna ‘Leandra’ heels, £475 Bionda Castana Locket necklace, £850 Annina Vogel at Selfridges

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'Je T’Aime Jane' jumper, £275 Bella Freud at Harrods Crepe trousers, £390 Phillip Lim at Net-a-Porter.com ‘Anouk’ suede court shoes £375 Dice bangle, £350 Annina Vogel at Selfridges ‘Divan' ring, £320 LeiVanKash, other rings from £550 Annina Vogel at Selfridges

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Fashion Editor: Charlotte Adsett Photographer: Helen McCardle Model: Alisa at Profile Models Make-up: Camila Fernandez using Mac Cosmetics Nails: Jessica Thompson using OPAT polish Hair: Leigh Keats at Premier Hair and Makeup using Baptiste Fashion assistants: Hannah Sargeant and Emily Belfiore Photographer's assistant: Luke Johnson Retouching: The Invisible Touch Shot in JJ Loft space in East London With thanks to JJ Locations www.jjlocations.com 020 7749 0500

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Crepe top, £420 Alexander Lewis Lace skirt, £785 Giambattista Valli at Browns Faux fur clutch, £335 Shrimps at Start Boutique Locket necklace £850, dice bangle £350, rings, from £550 each, all Annina Vogel at Selfridges

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SCARLET WOMAN Chanel favourite, Keira Knightley has now taken on a further role at the French fashion house as the face of their Coco Rouge lipstick line. Great news for fans of the dramatic lip. chanel.com

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Primer, bronzing gel and the smell of spring; all to keep you looking fresh this May W o r d s R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

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or some, getting your nails done is an indulgence; for others, it’s a necessity. Whichever category you fall into, sitting back in a peaceful environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world and really indulging yourself can make a world of difference. This is exactly what The Stress Exchange offers. ‘In some salons, you’re sat right in the window,’ says owner, Ian Egerton, ‘It’s not nice. Here, you wouldn’t even know anyone was upstairs.’ Ian is referring to the buzzy, atmospheric salon on the ground floor which, once you descend the stairs, you leave behind for a calm oasis of three nail stations and a pedicure area.

My beauty therapist, Alison leads me over to one of the stations and asks me to pick a nail colour. I choose black from the wide selection of Morgan Taylor polishes on offer and sit back and relax, enjoying the classical music (much preferable to the usual plinky plonky pan pipe fare you come across in spas).

Alison chats with me amiably as she expertly shapes my nails and tidies my cuticles before applying some Aveda exfoliator to my hands, followed by some specially formulated Stress Fix lotion. The polish goes on perfectly and my nails look flawless, my hands are soft and I am generally happier and more relaxed than when I walked in. This is what Ian has striven for by using all-natural brands like Aveda and really cultivating the salon space, making it fit with London Bridge’s up-andcoming aesthetic but also giving people what they actually want.

I find myself promising Alison I will see her again – and really meaning it. ◆

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Behind the scenes of the famous Burberry beauty campaign, here's Jourdan Dunn slicking on a beautiful nude pink lipstick. We’re sold. burberry.com

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ROSE GARDEN Acqua di Parma

SERUMS

Fragrance maestros, Acqua di Parma have succeeded in bottling the smell of spring with their new scent for women, Nobile Rosa.

Notes of Damask and Centifolia rose dominate, but is softened with hints for amber and musk.

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Laura Mercier

Decided to take a spring break, but want to enhance your tan into the summer? This bronzing gel from Laura Mercier glides on and can be built up at the same time as your natural tan. £26; harrods.com

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PRIME TIME YSL

Prime your face with the new Touche Éclat blur primer from YSL beauté.

Working to smooth and refine the skin’s surface for easy make up application, the light reflecting pigments mean that you could wear just this and look as radiant as ever. £29.50; yslbeauty.co.uk

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ROCK THE AGES Jo Malone

This limited edition collection of scents for women from beauty giants, Jo Malone, is ideal for those who flit between fragrances.

Buy them all, at only £42 a pop, and choose from smells such as Tudor Rose and Amber or Birch and Black Pepper. jomalone.co.uk

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04 07 1. ELEMIS, Absolute Eye Serum, £30; timetospa.co.uk 2. GIVENCHY, Hydra Sparkling Serum, £45; houseoffraser.co.uk 3. NATURE BISSÉ, The Cure Pure Serum, £206; net-a-porter.com 4. SUNDAY RILEY, Bionic Anti-Aging Cream, £175; cultbeauty.co.uk 5. NUXE, Nuxellence® Detox, £47; uk.nuxe.com 6. TOM FORD, Intensive Infusion Treatment Essence, £82; harrods.com 7. CODAGE, Sérum N° 03 Radiance and Energy, £73; selfridges.com 8. VERSO, Super Facial Serum 4, £95; net-a-porter.com

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ose de Mai is a hybrid rose that was first bred in the 17th century for use in the perfume industry; it is pertinent then that we chose May to consider the olfactory fashion for this flower. It is not surprising that the rose, the aphrodisiacal aroma of which has been prized for millennia, has become a somewhat contentious ingredient in modern perfumery. This is largely due to the common misperception of what the scent of the rose actually is. Over decades our world has been flooded with a simplified, synthetized versions of the fragrance and these have replaced the real thing in our minds. Far from powdery at best and sickly sweet at worst the scent of a rose is complex and multifaceted, pop out to the park and bury your head in a bloom. The

chemical presence of rose oxide provides a clean, green, almost metallic, layer that cuts through the floral notes. Citral adds a contrasting splash of bright citrus, together with benzaldehyde – a natural aldehydethat brings further freshness. As the use of old-fashioned faux-rose scented soaps and nasty air fresheners has decreased so interest in this most remarkable of flowers is on the up. We look at the rise of the rose.

When asked why he had commissioned a rose scent, Malle replied ‘because everything is so Barbara Cartland.’ It would be impossible to talk about rose scents and not to mention Une Rose by Frederic Malle

The scent of a rose is, COMPLEX and MULTIFACETED

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[01]. This benchmark scent references the earthy roots of the rose with primal patchouli, a smear of red wine and truffle oil create a near edible, carnal background for the more subtle, almost skin like, notes of the flower itself.

I am rather taken with new British fragrance brand St Raph and its clever and well-conceived triumvirate of inaugural perfumes. Everlasting Red [02] is true to the trend of the ‘new roses’, a rich robust rose cut through with bright bergamot and sharp vetiver, with a soupçon of spicy vanilla.

This is a fragrance that moves effortlessly and elegantly with you from day to evening.

Another new launch is Nancy Meiland’s eponymous perfume house, also with three fragrances. Rosier [03] also opens with bergamot, this time with tangerine and blackcurrant, dancing around a heart of white pear, jasmine, peony and violet on a bed of tobacco and hay. from Spain, Ramon Monegal’s very modern Eau de Rose recalls

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the freshness and redolence of roses after the rain [04].

Things get a little darker with Eau d’Italie’s extraordinary Paestum Rose [05]. This perfect perfume takes the velvet petals of the finest Turkish roses and whirls them in wafts of smoky dark incense with stunning and near mystic effect. Exotic woods and more incense in the base render this a rose scent like no other. Turkish roses and incense also feature in Atelier Cologne’s charismatic Rose Anonyme [06], which starts with a sparkling burst of ginger from China and is carefully encased in a sumptuous cape of seductive oud. Equally beguiling is Laboratorio Olfattivo’s Rosamunda [07] where oud, amber and musk merge with alluring animal magnetism, cushioning a heart of Bulgarian and Turkish rose. The dualism of the natural chemistry of the rose scent – at once floral and green- is underlined here with rose leaf in the opening.

Whilst on the subject of dualism, E Coudray’s [08] new travel size eaux de toilette combines a spray and roll on at either end. Perfect for a pulse-point, on-flight refresh without covering other passengers or a more general pre-party spritz. E Coundray’s classic and bestselling Jacinthe and Rose was recently joined

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THE HILL LOUNGE BAR AND KITCHEN

COCKTAILS @ THE HILL

We’ve been busy redeveloping our cocktail menu, but don’t panic we’ve kept all of your favourites, just improved them and added many more..

Spring is now definitely upon us so we’ve hand-crafted some limited editions... Try our Lavender Sapphire (Bombay Sapphire, Lavender Syrup, lemon juice and soda), Strawberry & Basil Margaritas (Tequila with Fresh Strawberries, Basil Leaves & Lime) or the Elderflower Cooler (Hendricks Gin, Cucumber, Elderflower, Lime and Mint). There’s no better way to cool off with one of these then in our Secret Garden!!

THEY’RE ALSO ON OFFER... 2 FOR JUST £11.95

SPRING SALE UP TO £100 OFF PRIVATE HIRE!!

The Spring Sale has begun on our private hire space The Dawson Suite. For a limited time only enjoy up to an amazing £100 off room hire!

Here at The Hill we can cater for up to 100 guests for any occasion and rest assured that with years of experience in hosting all varieties of events, David and his team will help create the perfect party that your friends and family will be talking about for years to come.

Included in the price is the use of our fully installed surroundsound system and disco lighting for the dance floor, 3 main areas including a VIP section, your own private bar with 2 members of staff (so your guests aren’t kept waiting for a drink), close proximity to the toilets, a whole floor level private to you and your party, help with providing a celebration cake and excellent buffet options to feed your guests.

CONTACT US TODAY on 0208 699 5686/enquiries@ thehillloungebar.com for further information or to arrange a viewing.

NEW FOOD MENU Our head chef Matthew Pilkington has been busy completely transforming the kitchen here at The Hill. He’s created a brand new menu using nothing but fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. This spring you’ll see added dishes like the new Marinated field mushroom and Camembert Burger, Fresh dusted squid pan-fried with Paprika, garlic and chilli and the oven roasted Hake supreme, that’s just a few of our new mouthwatering dishes.

In case your wondering... we still have 2x handmade 12” Italian styled pizzas for only 16.95 and 2 of our famous Sunday Roasts are still just £20.95 (Bargain!!)

COMING SOON is our well-known Summer BBQ menu.

Join us on Facebook for the release date.

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I was asked to AMPUTATE A TOE so the foot would fit into

DESIGNER SHOES!

Doctor Who? Absolutely talks to the man behind many a face, Dr Khan I n t e r v i e w A B S O L U T E LY ABSOLUTELY: How did the Harley Street Clinic come about?

DR KHAN: My wife was working in medically-based skincare and had a room in Harley Street where she saw celebrity and media clients. She suggested I start working with her one day a week to supply the demand for botox and dermal fillers. Within six months we had a full time clinic and have gone from strength to strength.

AM: What is the philosophy of the clinic?

DK: A light touch is our philosophy. We want you to look your best. We offer everything from a facial to a full facelift, give honest advice and never let you overdo it!

AM: How do you differentiate between cases when considering surgical or nonsurgical procedures?

DK: There are lots of factors to consider, including your lifestyle, health and what you want to achieve. For instance, if you have a young child to look after, full on laser resurfacing that makes you look scary for

a week is unacceptable. We spend time during your consultation talking about your expectations and how we can achieve them.

AM: Are there different benefits to both?

DK: Sometimes only surgery will achieve the result you want, but some people do not want surgery, or their health may not permit it. There are always ways of improving the skin’s tone, texture and quality, and that can be as valuable as full on surgery. Ultimately, it’s the assessment that’s vital to a happy ending.

AM: What is the longest surgery you’ve ever performed?

DK: Fat removal and body sculpting can be take up to four hours or more.

AM: If someone is determined to get a procedure, but in your expert opinion it’s not necessary, how do you deal with it?

DK: We don’t do it and explain why.

Unfortunately, someone somewhere may perform the procedure.

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AM: In you opinion, what public figure has used surgery well? And, what about a celebrity who has taken things to far…?

DK: There are many examples of good and bad surgery; Sharon Osborne for instance has openly admitted to having surgery and has looked amazing, however she may have gone a little far now. People who have had great surgery often do not admit to it.

Gillian Taylforth is an example of good and appropriate procedures, she has returned to EastEnders looking younger than the son she is supposed to have given birth to 45 years ago. Gillian has had Silhouette Soft Sutures and regular facials with us.

AM: What is the most common request you get?

DK: To lift jowls and reduce forehead lines and crows feet.

AM: What exciting innovations and techniques are you excited about?

DK: Silhouette Soft Sutures have revolutionised minimally-invasive facelifting.

AM: How do you stay discreet posttreatment?

DK: There may be some bruising and swelling, so plan your treatments in advance so that you can keep out of sight if you want to.

AM: What’s the most bizarre request you’ve ever had for surgery?

DK: Toe amputation to make the foot fit into designer shoes – totally inappropriate! u The Anti-Ageing Show London takes place on the 16th and 17th of May at Olympia.

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EAT THE WEEK From fast-rising cook Anna Barnett, comes this book of recipes for every imaginable scenario in the life of a busy urbanite. This is cooking with personality, big on both fun and flavour. ÂŁ17.99, Murdoch Books; amazon.co.uk

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SUPER GREEN MINESTRONE

with Buckwheat Seeded Soda Bread Recipe by alison beadle

MINESTRONE INGREDIENTS • 1 onion • 2 cloves of garlic • 2 rib of Celery • 1 leek • 75g Green beans • 100g Spinach • 75g Garden peas • Handful of fresh basil • 1 can of cannellini beans • 1.5 pints of Chicken or Vegetable stock (dairy, gluten, yeast free) • Coconut or olive oil METHOD

01 Chop the onions, garlic, celery, leeks, and green beans and sweat with a little coconut oil or olive oil, salt and pepper. 02 Then add the stock and beans and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes. 03 Just before serving add the chopped spinach, frozen peas, basil. Serve with a couple of slices of your freshly baked buckwheat loaf.

TABLE TALK This May it’s all about BBQs, spring cocktails at aqua shard and the East Dulwich Picturehouse

BUCKWHEAT SEEDED SODA BREAD INGREDIENTS • 210g Buckwheat flour • 290g Doves Farm gluten free self-raising flour • 1tsp salt (Himalayan rock salt if possible) • 1 ½ tbsp. gluten free baking powder • 2 tsp. xanthan gum • 100g mixed seeds • 50g chia seeds • 500ml unsweetened milk substitute ( I use Koko coconut milk) • 3 tbsp. olive oil • 1 tsp cider vinegar METHOD

01 Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl so evenly distributed.

02 Add the milk substitute, oil and vinegar and stir well until the mixture becomes a sticky doughy ball. 03 Oil a medium sized rectangular loaf tin and drop the mixture into the tin. 04 Bake in the middle of a pre heated oven at 200 degrees for approximately 85-90 minutes. 05 Remove from the oven and tip out onto a cooling rac. 06 This loaf freezes beautifully, so if you don’t eat much bread like me, slice and pop half in the freezer. ◆

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hat time of year is once again fast approaching T when all us Brits want to do is sit outside and get a BBQ going – often, in spite of the weather. The Crystal Palace Market Butchers and Fishmongers provide exquisite cuts of meat and fresh fish to keep your grill full to the brim even if it rains.

3-7 Church Road, SE19, 020 3475 7080; thecrystalpalacemarket.co.m

conic London landmark, The Shard, is home to several brilliant bars and restaurants and foremost among them is aqua shard. If you need an excuse to visit, they have just launched their Spring Cockatil menu put together by mixologist Myles Donneky. Level 31, The Shard, SE1; aquashard.co.uk

Keep it Reel he much-anticipated East Dulwich Picturehouse & Café opened on 23 April in the formerly the unused St Thomas More Hall to much fanfare and enthusiasm from locals. Also in attendance were Richard Ayoade and his wife Lydia Fox, amongst many others. 116a Lordship Lane, SE22; picturehouses.co.uk

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À la Mode

We sample the fare at The French House,Dulwich’s own slice of traditional Gallic cuisine W o r d s r o b wa l l i s

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ancy an evening or lunchtime filled with Gallic grub and grooviness? The French House in East Dulwich could be just the place for you. Opened last summer, it serves traditional French fare in a cool 1960s-style setting. Dress like Bridgette Bardot and Serge Gainsbourg if you really want to feel at home.

Owner Audrey Michel’s roots are in Alsace -– which is reflected in the menu; alongside classics such as onion soup, foie gras, beef bourguignon and moules marinieres, there are Alsatian specialties including various delicious tartes flambées – super thin oblong shaped bread dough, topped with an abundance of cheese, smoked lardons, onions and any number of other tasty ingredients.

Having been lucky enough to visit Alsace and try tartes flambées in the past I was

struggling to fight off their pull as various gorgeous smelling versions drifted past me on the way to other diners. My battle with food envy was ultimately resolved as I couldn’t resist the lure of another regional specialty, choucroute garnie and I was glad I couldn’t.

A French take on wine cooked-sauerkraut

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served with a mixture of sausages and pork cuts, this was just as hearty, tasty and filling as you might imagine.

We had proceeded this with a starter of piping hot quiche Lorraine and a shared plate of charcuterie, which included as nice a duck pate as I think I’ve ever had.

As my fellow diner mentioned ‘I could just eat this like yoghurt’. The day’s special was coq au vin and again, this classic dish hit the spot and we chose to wash down the beautifully rich sauce with a delightful pinot noir. No new world wines here. The

JUST AS hearty, tasty and FILLING AS YOU might IMAGINE all-French wine list will comfortably provide something for every palette.

Despite very probably being too full to try dessert we bravely decided to share a sweet tarte flambée. Apples, crème fraiche and Grand Marnier – it would have been rude not to. Accompanied by a lovely Muscat this was a splendid end to a thoroughly enjoyable evening made even better by the delightful staff who were more than happy to make enthusiastic recommendations for anyone struggling with the menu.

I shall definitely return, if nothing else, to try all the dishes I passed on this time.

Uppermost on the list will be the wonderful looking tarte aux pommes I swear I could hear talking to me as we left. If you need an early morning French Fix, they also open for a breakfast of super coffee, croquet monsieur/ madame, tartines and pastries. With all this on offer, you could well be looking at your new favourite French hangout. u

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BUTTERMILK CHICKEN TACOS

With Onion & Radish Salsa Preparation time: 30 minutes Marinating time: 1 hour–overnight Cooking time: 30 minutes Feeds: 4 (or 2 with leftovers)

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magine moist, succulent chicken in a seriously crispy batter, and that’s what you’ve got with this dish. Get involved.

INGREDIENTS • 450 g (1 lb) chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-size chunks • 300 g (10½ oz/2 cups) soy flour or plain (all-purpose) flour • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper • finely grated zest of ½ lemon • vegetable oil for deep-frying • 4 soft flour tortillas • ½ red cabbage, very finely shredded • ½ bunch coriander (cilantro), finely chopped • 1 red chill, thinly sliced Buttermilk Marinade: • 150 ml (5 fl oz) buttermilk • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 2 tablespoons maple syrup Onion & Radish Salsa: • 1 large red onion, very thinly sliced • 5 radi shes, very thinly sliced • 2.5 cm (1 in) knob of ginger, thinly sliced • ¼ red chilli, thinly sliced • 3 large glugs of red wine vinegar • 1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar

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METHOD

01 Make the marinade by combining the buttermilk with the spices and maple syrup in a glass or ceramic bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then add the chicken and mix well. Cover and leave in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour or as long as your patience allows.

02 To make the onion and radish salsa, combine all the ingredients and set aside in the fridge for 15–20 minutes.

03 For the paprika mayo, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season to taste.

04 When you’re ready to cook the chicken, combine the flour with the cayenne and lemon zest in a shallow bowl, then season generously with salt and pepper.

05 Pour the vegetable oil into a deep-fryer or large heavy-based saucepan and heat to 190°C (375°F). No thermometer? Test the

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Working in small batches, remove the chicken from the marinade, trying to keep as much marinade clinging to the meat as possible, then put it straight into the flour mixture, coating it well on all sides. Carefully add to the hot oil and deep-fry for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towel.

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To assemble the tacos, place the shredded red cabbage in the middle of a tortilla, followed by the paprika mayo and the crispy fried buttermilk chicken. Top with the pickled onion and radish salsa, before garnishing with coriander and chilli.

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With Dippy Eggs & Garlic Croutons

Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour 40 minutes | Feeds: 6 (with leftovers)

love this dish. It’s simple and hard to get wrong, which means it’s perfect as a brunch, lunch or dinner dish. The spices, combined with runny-yolked eggs, feta and fresh herbs work a treat. This is also great as a sharing dish, so don’t save it just for lazy Tuesdays.

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INGREDIENTS • glug of olive oil • 1 red onion, roughly choppe • 3 cloves garlic, crushed and roughly chopped • 1 red chilli, thinly sliced • small handful of oregano leaves, thinly sliced • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 2 x 400 g (14 oz) tins of cherry tomatoes • 4–6 free-range eggs –one per person • 150 g (5½ oz) feta, crumbled • handful of roughly chopped coriander (cilantro) • handful of roughly chopped parsley For the Garlic croutons: • 1 fresh crusty loaf • glug of olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, cut in half lengthways • small handful of roughly chopped parsley METHOD

01 Start by pouring a glug of oil into a skillet or frying pan over medium heat, then add the onion, garlic, chilli, oregano, paprika and cumin. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until the onion softens, then add the tinned cherry tomatoes. Once the sauce starts to bubble, lower the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes to let the flavours deepen.

02 Crack in the eggs, spacing them out evenly.

Turn the heat up to high, cover the pan with a lid or foil and cook for 3–4 minutes or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.

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Heat a frying pan over medium–high heat and add a glug of oil, followed by the bread. Fry the croutons until golden brown all over, shaking the pan every now and then. When you’re happy with the level of crunch, drain the croutons on paper towel, then rub all over with the cut side of the garlic cloves and sprinkle with parsley.

04 Serve the shakshuka topped with a generous sprinkle of feta, coriander and parsley and a grinding of black pepper. Scatter over the garlic croutons, then place in the middle of the table and let people help themselves.

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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE We find out what Julie Andrews’ favourite place has to offer in summertime, as Gemma Billington goes on an Alpine adventure to Gstaad. Glacier walks, chocolate factories and remote cabins are just the beginning...

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I had been posed this question before setting off on my mid-July sojourn to the idyllic Alpine village, and during the train journey from Bern airport through the picturesque Swiss landscape, I had time to ponder. True, it was a few degrees cooler here than the London I’d left behind (typical) and the chalets did seem to have something amiss without their snow-covered roofs and icicles, but Gstaad outside of ski season is certainly not without its charms.

For one thing, Switzerland is visually stunning in summer. The mountain peaks are still dusted in snow but the land flourishes with spring flowers. Everything is a lush shade of green, and great plumes of cloud seem to tumble down the hills towards the ground. The two

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hour train journey simply flew by, with the glorious views providing ample distraction.

Gstaad’s motto is: ‘Come up, slow down’ - alluding to its leisurely pace and high altitude.

Actress Julie Andrews, who owns a holiday home in Gstaad, describes it as the ‘last paradise in a crazy world’. Along with Andrews, a plethora of celebrities have chosen Gstaad as their holiday getaway, and looming over town stands their retreat of choice: the famous Gstaad Palace hotel.

Chugging into Gstaad’s quaint train station, a chauffeur in immaculate uniform doffs his peaked cap and imperceptibly takes my cases from me. A lift to the hotel is welcome but somewhat superfluous; the Palace is mere minutes away and is visible from practically every angle in town - with its castle-like structure and extravagant towers. The Palace may look imposing on the outside, but once inside it’s as cosy and intimate as any alpine

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Gstaad Palace opened in December 1913 and, following a hugely successful inaugural skiing season, the building was extended the following year. The hotel has survived two world wars and ensuing economic turmoil, and has been managed by the Scherz family for nearly 80 years. After the Second World War, international music stars such as Édith Piaf and Louis Armstrong held exclusive concerts at the Palace, and the hotel has attracted Hollywood stars and royalty throughout its history, welcoming everyone from Paul McCartney to Princess Diana. A famous story is that Michael Jackson, friend of Gstaad regular Liz Taylor, enquired about purchasing the Palace, simply because he ‘liked the castle’. The hotel is still synonymous with celebrity clientele

and there’s a distinct air of glamour to it, particularly inside the retro Greengo night club, which opened in the 1970s.

But the Palace embodies a relaxed, intimate atmosphere and it’s this, plus an unrivalled personal service, that keeps guests - celebrity or otherwise - coming back year after year.

But what is Gstaad’s appeal outside of skiing season? Well, for starters, summer may be the only time you’re able to stay in the Palace unless you’re willing to wait a while; its winter season sells out months in advance. However, another attraction is that, unlike other Alpine resorts, Gstaad is very much open over summer, and there’s plenty of cultural and sporting activity on offer. Most

The Palace embodies a RELAXED, intimate ATMOSPHERE that keeps GUESTS COMING BACK year after year famous is the Crédit Agricole Suisse Open tennis tournament, which takes place in late July and this year celebrates its centenary. The Palace hosts a kid’s summer tennis tournament and offers family-friendly packages throughout the season, including a delightful Willy Wonka-inspired excursion to legendary chocolate factory Maison Cailler. For active types who can distract themselves from the hotel’s restaurants, bar, pretty terrace area or award-winning spa, there’s an Olympic-sized outdoor heated pool, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, Pilates studio and gym. I’d highly recommend an outing to nearby Glacier 3000, which has even more high-altitude rambles and simply breathtaking views, plus the world’s highest toboggan run.

For more high-octane activities, the Palace can organise paragliding, jeep safaris and even river rafting - taking place on the river Sarine from Gstaad to Château d’Oex. Another must-do is a visit to the Palace-owned Walig Hut, a traditional Swiss cabin located 1,700 metres above

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the village of Gsteig, originally built in 1786. With little but the dulcet chimes of cowbells for company, Walig Hut makes a whimsical lunchtime or dinner excursion (traditional Swiss fondue is cooked by a private chef, followed by a shot of traditional, fiery Kirsch) or even a romantic overnight stay. Condé Nast Traveller awarded it Best Wilderness Hotel in 2013 and it’s easy to see why.

For added romance (or a surefire hit with the kids), the Palace can organise a horse drawn carriage ride around Gstaad, tailor-made to your interests.

My guide, Marianne, born and bred in Gstaad, was infectiously enthusiastic and thoroughly knowledgeable. As the afternoon began to give way to evening, we trotted through the pristine town centre, where cars are forbidden and the Chanel and Louis Vuitton boutiques are ensconced in pretty, traditional chalets.

Outside of the centre, at the grassy feet of the mountains, Marianne told stories of growing up in Gstaad and pointed out her childhood home. In that moment of utter tranquillity, I deemed Gstaad the most romantic, idyllic and serene place I’d ever been to. So, why would you visit in summer? My answer is, why on earth would you not? ◆ Rates start from £348 (490CHF) in a Single Classic room (per room and night including half-board, all taxes and service) and from £525 (740CHF) for a Double Small Room.

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he Vineyard Spa is, unsurprisingly, a haven for Epicureans. The hotel and spa is owned by the Michael family, who also preside over the Peter Michael winery in Knights Valley in California.

The hotel is inspired by the Judgement of Paris, a famous wine tasting in 1976 that saw Californian wine surpass classic French wines in a blind tasting held by British wine merchant, Steven Spurrier.

The hotel displays a large-scale painting of the notorious tasting, also by the same title, which united some of the wine world’s most influential wine writers and journalists. The hotel prides itself on its impressive private art collection, as well as its 3,000 bins, with around 100 of them available to taste by the glass.

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he “5 Bubbles” spa is nice, but it’s definitely not the hotel’s focal point.

The swimming pool isn’t great for swimming in, as it’s round and quite small, but the palm tree-framed atrium in which it is set is glorious on a sunny day. The treatment rooms, although airy and light, are equally unexceptional, which is by no means a comment on the service you’ll receive: The therapists are welcoming and thorough, with customer service clearly at the forefront of their training. We went all-out, first indulging in a pedicure, which incorporated paraffin wax treatment and high quality Mavala nail polishes. Then came the massage; let's ignore the irritating, predictable muzak, because the masseuse was competent and responded to each and every knot in my back. This, combined with the delicious Darphin oils used was so good and relaxed me so much that I had to take a nap afterwards.

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ne of the best things about the hotel is the restaurant. Go all out and opt for the wine tasting menu; each delectable course comes with a sip of Californian wine and a sip of French wine so you can partake in your very own version of the Judgement of Paris. Head chef Daniel Galmiche believes, “Eating out is one of the greatest pleasures of life. I have made it my mission to communicate this.” There’s no doubt that he’s succeeded in his quest, even for my vegetarian companion, who was resigned to the belief that French chefs just don’t do vegetarian food. Not the case, as the seven-course menu was altered to suit her tastes. Meat or no meat, we were both very impressed.

THE DAMAGE Rooms start from £194 per night.

The Vineyard, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8JU; 01635 898 103; the-vineyard.co.uk

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Heavenly tubs, library-inspired chic and Clerkenwell Design Week

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Magellan Desktop Globe With Metal Frame, £54; artisanti.com

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Pebbles Vase Smooth Lime, £360; conranshop.co.uk

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Tub Time Drummond’s

The splendid freestanding ‘Spittal’ is the ultimate statement piece for large bathrooms or bedrooms.

Inspired by classic designs of the 1920s, it is built for today’s bathrooms. The solid brass frame is elegantly bright-plated in nickel or chrome and then handpolished.‘The Spittal Freestanding Shower’, From £20,340, excl. VAT; drummonds-uk.com

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Junior Vintage Leather Brass Studded Armchair, £945; alexanderandpearl.co.uk

Clerkenwell

From 19 - 21 May, Clerkenwell Design week will be back in evidence as showrooms, studios and galleries open their doors to the public to display the very best in architecture, interiors and innovative design. clerkenwelldesignweek.com

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PICK SPRING TO LIFE Habitat

Habitat’s new SS15 collection incorporates mixed mediums, handmade items and pared down geometrics to create a striking and textured style that works anywhere from the bedroom to the patio. We particularly love their woven pendant shades. habitat.co.uk

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Jane Cumberbatch’s new book provides interiors inspiration for those who tend to shy away from colourful walls and furniture. Her useful tips and chic aesthetics will have converted in no time. £16; amazon.co.uk WHARFSIDE

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Blue Dot Real Good Chair, from £139; heals.co.uk

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IAN DUNN If you are looking to get organised, bespoke bookshelves and cabinets are a stylish way to add storage space to your home. For unique furniture, look no further than local Ian Dunn Woodwork & Design . Exclusively a cabinet making business, with over 30 years experience, they produce beautiful furniture in their East Dulwich workshop and have even clocked up 2 Wood Awards. 020 8613 1781, info@iandunn.com; iandunn.com

DOVETAIL JOINT Looking for a local bespoke kitchen manufacturer, but want control over the design and manufacture of the project?

The Dovetail Joint in Forest Hill has manufactured beautiful handmade kitchens since 1990. For a stylish, hardwearing and competitively priced kitchen or other built in furniture call The Dovetail Joint.

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JENNINGS-BRAMLY FURNITURE LTD Jennings-Bramly Furniture Ltd pride themselves on designing, making and installing high quality, bespoke fitted, free-standing furniture, that will enhance your home. They've built a reputation over many years, providing clients with the furniture they need, covering all aspects of the process from beginning to end, no matter how complex the project.

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Green Cuisine Cookshop

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The Prepara i-Prep ipad/tablet stand - perfect to view downloaded recipes; complete with stylus to keep sticky fingers off the screen.

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Billieblush is the go-to label for modern-day princesses, and if the latest collection is anything to go by, icecream colours reign supreme for SS15.

Girly but in a good way, pastel hues are paired with brighter sorbet shades for an overall sugar-rush effect.

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS Sydenham School

This year’s Battle of the Bands saw Hannah Riley and Ciara Clarke both 15 and from Sydenham and Orla Mantle (15) from Crystal Palace triumph with their version of Two Door Cinema Club’s ‘What You Know’.

Their band is called Kenopsia – a term for the uncanny feelings aroused by deserted places usually bustling with life, a feeling they know well from leaving rehearsals long after the end of normal school hours.

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The school’s athletes were highachievers at the recent British Schools’ Biathlon Championships with its girls securing 1st place in the U13 track and swimming event, 2nd in the U16, and 3rd in U10.

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Advice for students and parents on picking the best kind of holiday tuition before exam season starts

he epithet of last month’s column focusing on the T need for balance in the build up to stressful public exams, should not be lost in their aftermath. Post exam leave and the long summer break should absolutely provide respite from arduous hours in the library. Of course steam must be let off and of course heady summer nights will be at the forefront of most teenagers’ priorities. And rightly so – they have worked incredibly hard (we hope) and should be rewarded for their efforts. I still vividly remember the post-GCSE holiday that my friends and I were let loose on… it was almost considered a rite of passage.

Eleven weeks, give or take, is a considerable chunk of free time.

Having spent so much time focusing on academics, it should be used as valuable period to align interests and skills. Encourage your child to balance their socialising with time to be productive and achieving – whether undertaking work experience, attending a sports camp, visiting a language school or perhaps becoming involved in local voluntary work. By broadening their horizons in this way, teenagers will not only learn the hugely valuable skill of balancing work and play, but with their achievements their confidence will flourish and they will relish the parties even more. u

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One of its promoters is Mike Grenier, an English teacher and housemaster at Eton who cofounded the movement. Grenier says: “It struck me that the model of processing people through exams with narrow ideas about teaching, was mimicking the worst aspects of a McDonald’s production line.”

He became interested in creating a model for education that makes time for creative teaching and learning. It is less about teaching to the test and more about allowing children to think independently.

It advocates long-term projects to allow children to experiment – and sometimes to fail as they learn.

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and 8 to give students time to develop projects they are really interested in. At the end, a viva examination explores their knowledge and understanding. The school has also developed a scheme whereby younger students volunteer to attend classes given by sixth-form pupils. The topics they teach aren’t connected to the exam syllabus; they are just of personal interest to the student teacher.

Some critics query whether such ‘project-based learning’ is a return to the bad old days of the 1970s when children were left with gaping holes in their factual knowledge. But Grenier robustly refutes this, saying that slow education is avowedly not anti-academic.

“We’re not progressive,” says Grenier.

“The academic is fundamental. We also believe in teaching people how to do stuff.

It is about producing self-reliant children and adults. In fact, it could be seen as highly academic, since it values learning for its own sake rather than for where it could lead.” u sloweducation.co.uk

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Four bedroom house with two reception rooms, eat in kitchen and large rear garden. The property is located in Herne Hill close to Brockwell Park, transport links and local amenities.

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WESTWOOD HILL, SE26: £425,000

WESTWOOD HILL Sydenham, SE26

£425,000

njoying an idyllic location between Crystal Palace Park and Wells Park, this twobedroom apartment set within a classic Victorian building in Sydenham is available to buy.

The property benefits from off-street parking, a private rear garden and high ceilings, which help to create a light and airy feel throughout. Each of the bedrooms are of a good size and proportion, with the master bedroom providing a pleasant view over the rear garden. The property has its own private entrance that leads to an attractive hallway and living area.   Leaders, Forest Hill, 020 3478 9310; leaders.co.uk

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t’s over half a century since Peter Sellers coined the famous cabbie phrase “Sorry mate, I don’t go south of the river”, something you’re increasingly unlikely to hear on the streets of central London today.

Fleets of black cabs now fly through the cobbled streets of Shad Thames and the back streets of Bermondsey during rush hour, ferrying lawyers, bankers and accountants between their warehouse conversions or new build penthouses and their offices across the river in the City or Canary Wharf.

JON REYNOLDS

Associate Lettings Manager Knight Frank MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE HEADING ACROSS THE RIVER TO FIND BETTER VALUE FOR MONEY

The mass regeneration of Shad Thames in the 1980s and 1990s, along with the more recent arrival of new developments like Neo Bankside and One Tower Bridge, has provided high quality accommodation with fantastic transport links.

As rental inflation in prime central London continues to outstrip wage inflation, more and more people are heading across the river to find better value for money. With higher rental yields and lower rents than prime central London, there’s never been a better time to be a landlord or tenant south of the river. 

 Knight Frank, Tower Bridge 020 7480 4476; knightFrank.com

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n the 11th of April, Acorn opened their doors and welcomed residents and local traders to raise a glass of champagne and enjoy the celebrations with their team. With over 1000 free ‘Nuts About Streatham’ tote bags given out in record time to shoppers up and down the high street, it

seems everyone was “Nuts About Streatham”. The launch proved immensely successful and provided the ideal opportunity for potential vendors and landlords to gain some expert advice on current market trends in a relaxed and informal setting.

Branch Manager, James Ozkan, said, 'A considerable number of valuations were booked over the course of the

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS FOR SUCH A WARM WELCOME

launch and we hope that our friendly and professional approach will be remembered by all that attended. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the local businesses and residents for such a warm welcome to the area and look forward to meeting more of you soon.”

Contact your local property experts for a free sales or lettings valuation.

Until the 31st July you can also take advantage of their fantastic introductory offer.  Acorn, Streatham 020 8768 6373; acorn.ltd.uk

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ELYSIAN FINANCE he mortgage market has seen a distinct reduction in the amount of lending for the first quarter of 2015 as reported by The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). This is a normal seasonal trend and not unexpected, especially with other factors in play such as the General

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Election. One exception to this is the buy to let market, with investors being tempted by very low mortgage rates and seeing current savings rates as not overly generous.

However, once the election uncertainty has subsided, we expect to see plenty of cheap mortgage rates to promote a flurry of activity in the mortgage market.   Elysian Finance, 020 8761 6777; elysianfinance.co.uk

CRAIG KELLY Branch Manager Pedder, West Norwood Why this area?

The introduction of the Health and Leisure centre, trendy gastro pubs and the upcoming picture house all contribute to the desirability, not to mention the affordability, of this area compared to its neighbours.

What is your ethos?

We pride ourselves on successfully delivering high quality customer service along with professional advice.

What are your favourite properties right now?

West Norwood has a large variety of property including Victorian, Edwardian, 1930s and Modern.

All have positive attributes and fit the criterias of buyers looking to purchase or rent here.

Market predictions for after the General Election?

Inevitably the General Election can unsettle the market. Post-election we predict a surge in activity, especially in West Norwood. 

 Pedder West Norwood 020 8670 9008; pedderproperty.com

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UPLAND ROAD, SE22 4 BEDROOMS, 100’ GARDEN AND SCOPE TO MODERNISE CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/dulwich

£1,150,000 FREEHOLD

THE PROPERTY An end of terrace four bedroom Victorian house situated in a popular road with the possibility of being extended, both into the side return and into the loft space, subject to the usual consents. Presently the house has four bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor, three reception rooms and a kitchen to the ground floor. To the rear is a 100’ West-facing garden.

THE AREA The property is situated close to vibrant Lordship Lane which offers a wide choice of independent shops, bars and restaurants. Transport facilities are excellent with East Dulwich London Overground station providing swift access into central London. Peckham Rye Common and Park are just a short walk away, and Goodrich and St Anthony’s primary schools are both local.

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FRIERN ROAD, SE22 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, OPEN PLAN RECEPTION ROOM/KITCHEN AND NO ONWARD CHAIN CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/dulwich

£500,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A very attractive split level flat arranged over the ground and first floors of a substantial, imposing, semi-detached Victorian house. The property is situated close to Lordship Lane with its fine selection of boutique shops, cafés and independent bars and restaurants. East Dulwich Station and many bus routes provide transportation.

CHOUMERT ROAD, SE15 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM AND 40’ REAR GARDEN CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/dulwich

£2,800 PER CALENDAR MONTH

A charming Victorian terrace house situated within a popular road, presented in good condition with stripped wooden floors, many original features and with a kitchen / dining room leading on to a 40’ South-facing garden. The open spaces of Peckham Rye Common and Park are close by and Peckham Rye London Overground station, providing swift access into town, is within easy walking distance.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

WIMBLEDON 020 3750 9111

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WOOD VALE, SE23 5 BEDROOMS, 113’ GARDEN AND OFF-STREET PARKING CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/dulwich

£1,190,000 FREEHOLD

THE PROPERTY A delightful semi-detached Victorian house with a 113’ South-facing garden and a second floor roof terrace. The house has recently been fully renovated by the current owners to a high standard and is located within a highly regarded road with far reaching views towards the City of London. The property totals almost 2,000 sq. ft., has many original features and has been decorated in a contemporary style.

THE AREA Wood Vale is conveniently situated in an increasingly popular area undergoing a period of regeneration with a huge selection of independent shops, bars, cafés and restaurants. Forest Hill and Honour Oak Park are nearby, offering transportation into central London, and there are a number of delightful open spaces including Peckham Rye, Dulwich Park and the celebrated Horniman Museum and Gardens.

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ASHMORE CLOSE, SE15 2 BEDROOMS, SOUTH-FACING GARDEN AND OFF-STREET PARKING CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/dulwich

£439,950

FREEHOLD

A well presented terraced house in a quiet cul-de-sac forming part of a popular development close to Burgess Park. The property is laid out over two floors only and would make an ideal first time purchase. Located in the heart of Peckham, there are an increasingly large number of fashionable shops, bars, cafés and restaurants to choose from and Peckham Rye and Queens Road stations provide swift transportation into central London.

STREAMLINE MEWS, SE22 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, GATED DEVELOPMENT AND OFF-STREET PARKING CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/dulwich

£2,500 PER CALENDAR MONTH

Set within a gated development just off Underhill Road, a delightful terrace house with off street parking and a well presented and tended 45’ rear garden. The ground floor is semi open-plan whilst to the first floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. On the top floor there is a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and dressing room.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

DULWICH 020 8875 7999 TOOTING 020 8767 0522

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

WIMBLEDON 020 3750 9111

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CLAIRE EMPSON Director of Daisy Lets

Photography Rebecca noonan

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y working life was very varied before starting Daisylets.

When I left school in South London in the late 80s I was a rebel punk gothic! I knew I didn’t want to work in an office all day and was hell bent on studying hairdressing as career advice wasn’t what it is now for us artistic types. How annoying that my head teacher was proved right all along, it turned out hairdressing wasn’t engaging enough for me.

Due to an Art A level gained at evening classes, and a really inspiring teacher, I was accepted at art college, eventually studying photography in Wales. I spent every weekend in the prior six years grass skiing in Hampshire, so was lured there by the rolling hills as well as the breathtaking landscapes to snap.

It was a real passion for me, and being one of the few women in the sport, winning a couple of UK junior and ladies slalom titles wasn’t that hard! Just call me Claire ‘Eddie the Eagle’ Empson!

During my time in Wales I was inspired by the ethos and values of a family run letting agents I had rented through and got to know well.

I knew back then that I wanted to work with property somehow in the future. After a stint as a designer with a South Wales newspaper, I was missing my London life, which prompted a move back to work at the Times Supplements near St Katherine’s docks. There was nowhere to socialize after 9pm back then, most of the city closed down and there were no shops in London Bridge Station. It’s amazing how this area has changed for the better since then; it’s absolutely unrecognizable.

EAST DULWICH HAS MATURED IN THE TWELVE YEARS I HAVE BEEN HERE IMMENSELY Fast forward a few years and I had run a design company, gained a second dan black belt in Karate and had two little boys! Studying martial arts, especially Goju Ru, a system ideal to teach women how to use their inner strength, had a large impact on my life. It still influences me when dealing with relationships and situations, both personal and business. It’s applied in my everyday life; from dealing with

difficult customers to remembering to trust my gut instinct and applying the principle of what you give, you get back.

I became an ‘accidental’ landlord myself, after renting out my first property in Croydon and moving to East Dulwich. My design work was taking a back seat to my young family and having got the property bug, I reinvested with my partner, and it was this that led me to start Daisylets eight years ago. I designed and built the brand and website myself. It was the perfect way for me to utilize all my skills in one project and help fellow landlords just pre-recession who wanted an agent that was a little different from the rest at the time. East Dulwich has matured in the twelve years I have been here immensely and I’ve been proud to grow both myself and the business with it, helping countless landlords and tenants and providing local jobs and inspiring other women, especially mothers in business. With a move into Daisy Sales there are new challenges on the horizon to implement a sales service encompassing the ethos and values that have stood Daisylets in good stead up to now, and there’s definitely no rest for the wicked as they say! u

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An Edwardian family house located on a very popular residential road in North Dulwich. Arranged over three floors, this house extends to approx. 2737 sq ft (254.3 sq m) and is in beautiful order throughout. There are a wealth of original features which have been restored including many feature fireplaces and cornicing to the downstairs reception areas. The property offers 6 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, separate wc, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, basement and garden 58’ x 22’10” (17.68m x 6.96m). EPC Rating (E).

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BARRY ROAD SE22

Sole Agents

A substantial double fronted period house c.1901 which has been modernised throughout and has under-gone extensive works to improve the internal living space. The property has a GIA of 2758 sq ft (256.2 sq m) and offers 6 bedrooms, dressing room, 2 bathrooms, shower room, separate wc, 3 reception rooms, study room, kitchen/dining room, utility, off street parking, garden room/studio and garden 37’ x 33’7” (11.28m x 10.23m). EPC Rating (E).

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£1,275,000

DULWICH WOOD AVENUE

Joint Sole Agents

Distinctive, double fronted house in this sought after residential road well located for all the amenities of Dulwich and Crystal Palace. The house is in very good decorative order throughout and has a GIA of 2072 sq ft (192.6 sq m). The property is surrounded by the garden on three sides at the front only and offers 4 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, walk in wardrobe, reception room, separate wc, kitchen/dining room, basement, utility room and off street parking. EPC Rating (F).

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An Edwardian family house located on a very popular residential road in North Dulwich. Arranged over three floors, this house extends to approx. 2737 sq ft (254.3 sq m) and is in beautiful order throughout. There are a wealth of original features which have been restored including many feature fireplaces and cornicing to the downstairs reception areas. The property offers 6 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, separate wc, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, basement and garden 58’ x 22’10” (17.68m x 6.96m). EPC Rating (E).

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A substantial double fronted period house c.1901 which has been modernised throughout and has under-gone extensive works to improve the internal living space. The property has a GIA of 2758 sq ft (256.2 sq m) and offers 6 bedrooms, dressing room, 2 bathrooms, shower room, separate wc, 3 reception rooms, study room, kitchen/dining room, utility, off street parking, garden room/studio andc1900, garden 37’ x 33’7” x 10.23m).

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A substantial period property built close to(11.28m the centre of Dulwich Village and well positioned for the local schools and

£2,650,000

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amenities in the area. Internally, the house offers spacious and well proportioned accommodation with a GIA of 2945 sq ft (273.6 sq m). There are 5 bedrooms, bathroom, w on shower room, 2 separate WCs, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, conservatory, terrace, storage Ne ucti 117’5” x 28’1” (35.80m x 8.57m). EPC Rating (E). space/loft, off street parking and garden r st In

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THURLOW PARK ROAD SE21

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Distinctive, double fronted house in this sought after residential road well located for all the amenities of Dulwich and Crystal Palace. The house is in very good decorative order throughout and has a GIA of 2072 sq ft (192.6 sq m). The property is surrounded by the garden on three sides at the front only and offers 4 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, walk in wardrobe, reception room, separate wc, kitchen/dining room, basement, utility room and off street parking. EPC Rating (F).

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Friern Road, SE22 0BB Friern ÂŁ1,000,000Road, FreeholdSE22 0BB ÂŁ1,000,000 Freehold

161.56 sq. metres (1739 sq. ft) A fine example of a spacious and character halls adjoining semi-detached freehold Victorian house. Offering three separate reception rooms and generous fitted kitchen, many of this style of house locally have been 161.56 sq. metres (1739 sq. ft) A fine example of a spacious and character halls adjoining semi-detached freehold Victorian extended and a side return would complement the house. There are four double bedrooms over two floors and the scope for a house. Offering three separate reception rooms and generous fitted kitchen, many of this style of house locally have been loft extension if required (subject to usual planning consents etc). There are not many west facing, 63m (120ft) mature rear extended and a side return would complement the house. There are four double bedrooms over two floors and the scope for a gardens in East Dulwich plus the property benefits from side access and off street parking to the front. There is scope to update loft extension if required (subject to usual planning consents etc). There are not many west facing, 63m (120ft) mature rear and extend this property to a buyers own taste and requirements. Set within easy reach of both Goodrich and Heber schools gardens in East Dulwich plus the property benefits from side access and off street parking to the front. There is scope to update with Lordship Lane Library and Dulwich Park is within 10 minutes walk. and extend this property to a buyers own taste and requirements. Set within easy reach of both Goodrich and Heber schools with Lordship Lane Library and Dulwich Park is within 10 minutes walk.

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Carlton Place, SE19 1UR Carlton Place, SE19 1UR £315,000 Share Of Freehold £315,000 Share Of Freehold

56.76 sq. metres (611 sq. ft) Set within a quiet private development this purpose built two bedroom flat is set to the rear of the building with private patio and direct access to well maintained communal gardens. This flat has interconnecting lounge and 56.76 sq. metres sq. with ft) Set within abar, quiet privatebathroom development this purpose built twoOffered bedroom flatprivate is set to the rear dining room, fitted(611 kitchen breakfast modern and economy 7 heating. with parking enof the building with private patio and direct access to well maintained communal gardens.

This flat has interconnecting lounge block, a share of freehold and is set within 5 minutes walk to Sydenham Hill BR station. (12-minute journey to Victoria). and dining room, fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, modern bathroom and economy 7 heating. Offered with private parking en block, a share of freehold and is set within 5 minutes walk to Sydenham Hill BR station. (12-minute journey to Victoria).

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ou take a look at the unremarkable property details of this three bedroom Victorian house in South London and very little jumps out, apart from maybe its slightly shabby interior. And even that’s not too surprising – after all, the house is in the boho neighbourhood of Poets’ Corner near Herne Hill.

“It’s one of those areas where a TV executive will live next to a wood cutter who will live next door to an up-and-coming singer,” says Anthony Shoring of local agent Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward.

He says this property is generating plenty of online and offline viewings since it was listed on portal, OnTheMarket.com.

So given South London is awash with terraced houses like this, what’s all the fuss about? The answer is that houses of this size and price within walking of a distance of a tube are becoming rare these days.

The million-pound period home market is rapidly making its way further and further south of the Thames.

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THE MILLION-POUND PERIOD HOME MARKET IS RAPIDLY MAKING ITS WAY FURTHER AND FURTHER SOUTH OF THE THAMES

Poets’ Corner is a rack of around six roads built between the twin forks of Railton Road and Dulwich Road north of Herne Hill.

The area is called Poets’ Corner because most of the roads are named after bards – including Shakespeare, Milton and Chaucer.

The developer who built these streets and houses during the late 19th century would be pleased. The area attracts the more artistic type including Claire Rayner’s son and restaurant critic Jay Rainer and singer La Roux, the ‘falsetto from the ghetto’ was brought up here. Poets’ Corner is popular not only because it’s a Conservation Area, but also because you’ve got one foot in Brixton and its reputation for urban grittiness, pop up restaurants, famous bars and clubs, while having another in Herne Hill, which is rapidly gentrifying into an outpost of Dulwich. “I’ve been selling homes here for eight years and the biggest joy of

this area for me is Brockwell Park and its Lido, which is at the end of Chaucer Road,” says Anthony Shoring.

He says one downside is that good local schools are a bit thin on the ground and therefore the area attracts media types either without children or whose children have flown the nest. People like this, therefore, don’t need such large houses and tend to have more money at their disposal.

This is all pushing up prices locally, and quite dramatically too. Houses like this have been going for nearer £1m but this property, because it has been rented until now and needs money spending on it, is going for somewhat less.

Its interiors aren’t that bad really. The tenants who lived here until recently were a lucky bunch – one of the bedrooms has a chandelier and the house is awash with lovely, original fireplaces. On the flip side the lounge features an obligatory round paper lantern, beloved of all lets.

“If the property’s right around here then there’s huge demand,” says Anthony. “We sold a house on Barwell Road recently and, after first listing it for £800,000, it went for £827,000 after sealed bids.” He also says a similar property to the Chaucer Road but in better condition went for £940,000 in Shakespeare Road recently, “which was new ground for us.” u

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ST AIDANS SE22

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his larger than average three T bedroom mid terrace family home is a wonderful example of a well refurbished freehold house. Offering open plan lounge/dining area with double doors to side return, 6.2m well fitted kitchen/ breakfast room leading directly onto the private west facing rear garden. The first floor offers a luxury bathroom with separate shower area, and three double bedrooms. There are fitted wardrobes to the master bedroom and the client has indicated the loft would be ideal for extending, subject to the usual consents. Set within easy reach of Goodrich School, Peckham Rye Park and Common. u  Property In 020 8693 8000; propertyin.com

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substantial doublefronted period house, c.1901. This attractive family home has been modernised throughout and has undergone extensive works to improve the internal living space, including a loft conversion to create a fantastic second floor master suite with bedroom, dressing room and a large bathroom.

Further to this, the current owners excavated the entire basement in 2012 creating a further reception room, bedroom with Jack and Jill shower room, study, play-room and utility room.

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his locally listed six bedroom Victorian T house is arguably one of the most stunning of its kind in the area. Oozing with plenty of character and Gothic style throughout the house benefits from over 4,500 sq ft. Further benefits include the garden and garage. u  KFH, Crystal Palace 020 8766 5920; kfh.co.uk

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SYDENHAM HILL SE23 ÂŁ1,400,000 FREEHOLD

UPLAND ROAD SE22 ÂŁ450,000 LEASEHOLD

Hear the nightingales singing in the evening in this 4 bed detached family house with garage, located in SE23 on the Dulwich Estate. Set back from the road it has a huge footprint including a front garden with a driveway for 5 cars and a 140ft long rear garden backing on to the woods.

Lovely first floor, Edwardian conversion flat set on a popular residential street in East Dulwich SE22. With two bedrooms, large kitchen and receptions, modern bathroom and potential to convert the loft, in our opinion this would make a great first time buy or rental property.

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odernism has a relatively short history in the UK but it’s been a contentious one. Disliked by a public who have struggled to embrace its tenets and reviled by Prince Charles, the style has remained a niche interest for most homebuilders and buyers.

Consequently, Modernist homes are hard to spot in London.

This would sadden Modernism’s original and founding architects.

Mies Van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Erno Goldfinger and Frank Lloyd Wright all tried to introduce a new way of thinking about architecture and, although they created very different designs, embraced a common set of ideas.

These included that form that should follow a building’s function; simplicity; honesty about the material used (i.e. no cladding); walls at 90-degree angles and the use of materials originally destined for industrial, rather than architectural, purposes – such as plate glass.

What few realise is that Modernism or ‘the Modern movement’ is really a US import via Germany. Architects such as Mies van der Rohe, who honed their skills in Germany’s Bauhaus school between the wars, fled fascism and emigrated to the US. Then, along with US home grown talent such as Frank Lloyd Wright,

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they began designing the white, angular properties we have come to know. But it took another 15 or more years for the style to land in the UK. So where did Modernism spring from? Its roots came both from a desire to find a ‘new architecture’ after the two world wars, the availability of both new materials and building techniques and also from the heavy influence of Art Deco.

Modernism went on to have a huge impact on our perception of what a house can be used for including open plan living. But planners are still suspicious of Modernism and in many of London’s conservation areas it’s impossible to get the green light to build a house in this style.

Attitudes are changing, albeit glacially, and the occasional highviz project gets the go ahead, a good example being the Shadow House on St Paul’s Crescent behind Kings Cross, built in 2011.

More famous but older Modernist houses include Erno

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Goldfinger’s home at No.2 Willow Road in Hampstead. But perhaps the best known in London is the Grade I listed Isokon Building on Lawn Road, also in Hampstead, built and designed for furniture designer Jack Pritchard during the 1930s.

While the Isokon is the most admired, Erno Goldfinger was the best known architect in the UK, partly because Bond creator Ian Fleming had a spat with him during the early 1960s and pinched his surname to give to one of his book (and later film) villains.

As well as designing several private houses, shops and schools in London, Goldfinger – who was a Hungarian émigré – designed a clutch of tower blocks including most famously Trellick Tower in North Kensington.

This brutalist edifice, which features 31 storeys and some 217 flats, was originally built to house council tenants but a growing number of properties within it are now in private hands; a three bedroom apartment within it recently sold for nearly £700,000.

Trellick Tower is an example of the controversy Modernism can stir up. Hated by many of the locals, it was given Grade II* status in 1998 and has been home to (and written about) by many musicians including Blur and The Clash. Perhaps finally Modernism is having its day. u

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£469,995 LEASEHOLD

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• 3 BEDROOMS • CONVERSION FLAT • REFURBISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD • WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPS & AMENITIES • FIRST FLOOR • SPACIOUS OPEN PLAN DESIGN

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CAMBERWELL GROVE SE5 £410,000

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One bedroom flats are in high demand and we’re sure you’ll love this large one bedder as much as we do. Quiet and appealing, it sits on the ground floor of a handsome period terrace about half way up the east side of the Grove. It has a fantastically large reception room featuring

beautiful, tall sash windows across its front and super high ceilings throughout. There’s a pretty double bedroom, a large bathroom at the rear and a kitchen you can breakfast in. It also comes with shared use of the rear garden.

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GROVE HILL ROAD SE5 ÂŁ1,350,000

Acres of space are arranged over three floors of this wonderful Victorian home. Built in 1874, the house is part of a unique group of six Victorian houses, Denmark Villas, with square bay windows. The garden is the real attraction here – it has an inviting L-shape and is completely organic. An ancient pathway once linking the villages of Camberwell

and Bellenden backed onto the properties of Grove Hill Road and has now been absorbed into the land of individual residents, extending their gardens and providing this house with a delightful extra-large garden.

Sitting above the pollution level, it provides the perfect haven on hot City days.

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CANONBIE ROAD SE23 £1,595,000

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Got a large family? Fear not! This detached property on one of Forest Hill’s favoured roads (known for superb and far reaching views), has five bedrooms, two receptions, a smart eat-in kitchen, four bathrooms and off-street parking. And there’s more.... the lower ground floor has its own entrance so can be used a self-contained flat should you

desire. There is an additional studio/office/garage in the grounds and the garden is beautifully kept and wraps around the house on three sides. The house is green and eco-friendly, sporting impressive Hybrid PV-T panels and an air source heat pump - you can reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bills and earn some extra income!

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SUDBOURNE ROAD SW2 £1,495,000

You simply can’t ask for much more. This elegant Victorian semi has been expertly cared for and loved with a fair hand. The interior is breathtaking - there’s a brilliant use of glass, dark stained wooden flooring and some of the most imposing fireplaces we’ve ever laid eyes on. The conservatory is a thing of beauty, while the top floor conversion adds

another bedroom plus en suite shower room for space-lovers. You’re within easy walking of so much here - Clapham, Brixton and Abbeville Village are all walkable as is Clapham Common and the marvellous rolling hills of Brockwell Park. The Victoria Line at Brixton and Northern Line at Clapham North make the commute as easy as the lifestyle.

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From PAVEMENT To PASTURE

detached houses linked together by covered walkways or colonnades, built when the area was one of London’s affluent reserves.

The price for this apartment would indicate that the area is returning to its old reputation – the areas around Elephant & Castle and Borough are rapidly regenerating as billions are poured into new developments, and the area will get a major boost when the ghastly Elephant & Castle shopping centre is finally replaced with homes and a pedestrianised ‘town centre’. u

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o London’s fast-spreading house price hikes still enable you to get more for your money if you cash in and ship out to the country? You bet you do.

Here we highlight the sometimes jawdropping differences in size and price between the homes in our capital’s central neighbourhoods and their suburban counterparts.

Here we look at a four bedroom flat in Borough and a seven bedroom detached villa in Kent, both on the market for £1.45 million.

PAVEMENT The Paragon

Elephant and Castle, SE1

his four bedroom penthouse apartment is within a converted Victorian school on Searles Road, set back from the New Kent Road and close-ish to both Borough and

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his is a detached seven bedroom villa for sale near the Kent village of Halstead, just a five minute drive to Knockholt train station but a world away from The Paragon.

Despite being the same price, it has seven bedrooms, three large reception rooms, a modern kitchen-diner, a two-bedroom annexe, huge garden, an outside swimming pool and even a gym.

The agent has pinned the property to Halstead, which is the nearest large village but really the house should be addressed as Pratt's Bottom, every schoolboy’s favourite location. The area is at the eastern extreme of a rural rump favoured by commuters that starts in Keston running through Downe and into Halstead.

The downside? The train journey is just 36 minutes into London Bridge on a good day, which compares with approximately 30 minutes to get to the same office from the Borough property.

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Elephant and Castle tube stations, both of which are a 15 minute walk away. The current owners clearly prefer to cycle, if the bikes clinging to the stairwell wall are anything to go by.

One of the biggest pulls of this penthouse is the view from its kitchencum-lounge across to The Shard, which on a good day can be seen standing sentinel over London Bridge station.

But the biggest is its position. Paul Bent of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward says that, despite being within rumbling distance of a flyover and in a neighbourhood that has only recently began to gentrify, the Paragon is popular with MPs, several of whom live here.

“It’s one of the few converted schools in the area and, because it’s a gated development it’s sought after among those commuting to the City and Westminster.”

The building is named after the development of houses built on the site during the late 18th century and was designed by architect Michael Searles.

The Paragon was an estate of large

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edder are proud sponsors of the Herne Hill Free Film Festival back in town this May! Following on from the success of 2014, the volunteer run and entirely free Herne Hill Free Film Festival (HHFFF) is back for May 2015.

This year sees Station Square audiences hoot to Peter Sellers and Alec Guinness in The Ladykillers (1955), the Herne Hill Velodrome come to life with the Dardenne’s The Kid With a Bike (2011) and Brockwell Lido bathed in pastel for Wes Anderson’s sublime The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). The festival culminates in Brockwell Park with the utterly bodacious cult classic Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)!

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escalating cinema ticket prices and the gradual fragmentation of London’s neighbourhoods. First and foremost the HHFFF aims to entertain with a plethora of great films from recent years, as well as a host of classics.

On top of this, however, it also draws the local film loving community together and attracts people not just from Herne Hill but local neighbourhoods like West Norwood, Camberwell, Brixton and beyond into one place to share ideas, make new friendships, learn new skills and come away with an enhanced appreciation for the brilliantly eclectic area in which they live. As ever, the HHFFF is organised entirely by volunteers and funded by donations and sponsorship from local estate agent Pedder and the Herne Hill forum. u

48 HOUR FILM CHALLENGE

rrive at 12pm on Sat 2 May at the Prince Regent on Dulwich Road and make a film in 48 hours using the Herne Hill location, the line of dialogue and the prop given to you. Deliver it 48 hours later and your film could win – even if it’s made on a mobile phone and you are a kid!

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FRINGE EVENTS Indoor venues: schools, pubs, cafes

ABOVE THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014, CERT 15), BROCKWELL LIDO, SAT 9 MAY, *8.30PM

• ‘Audience Choice’ election night screening, Thurs 7 May • Short film night: promoting the work of up and coming filmmakers, Fri 10 May • Boyhood (2014), Fri 22 May Rosendale Primary School • Photography and social history documentaries • Autism friendly matinee screening, films and venues to be confirmed.

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Highfield Hill, Upper Norwood, SE19 ÂŁ1,350,000 This rarely available immaculately presented 4 bedroom detached family house has the hallmarks of contemporary interior design that blend seamlessly with detail from the build completion in 1924. Spaces that lend well to entertaining, granitetopped kitchen/diner,28ft reception room & a raised deck area which benefits a southerly aspect. EPC:TBC

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Frank Dixon Way, Dulwich, SE21 ÂŁ2,000,000 Attractive detached family house located in one of the most popular roads in Dulwich Village. With full planning permission recently granted to substantially increase the living space with an extension to the side and rear. This is a unique opportunity for a buyer to create their ideal family home in Dulwich Village. Plans available. EPC - E

Please contact our Dulwich Village Office on 020 8299 0922

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Blackwater Street, East Dulwich, SE22 ÂŁ1,150,000 A stunning 4 bed Victorian house with the potential to convert the loft space into a 5th bedroom & en-suite (STPP). The property also comprises; 2 bath/shower rooms, downstairs WC, double reception and impressive kitchen/diner with bi fold doors leading out to a beautifully well-maintained, south-facing garden. EPC E

Please contact our East Dulwich Office on 020 8299 3721

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Canonbie Road, Forest Hill, SE23 ÂŁ1,595,000 A charming and spacious 5 bedroom, detached family home for sale on one of Forest Hill's most sought after roads. Arranged over three floors the property boasts an impressive 3,700 sq ft of living space with a further 100 ft landscaped garden including an additional area containing a heated swimming pool and outbuilding containing a summer room and sauna. EPC: E

Please contact our Forest Hill Office on 020 8314 4070

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Romola Road, Herne Hill, SE24 ÂŁ1,250,000 A stunning 2,000 sq ft house on Romola Road, Herne Hill, a popular tree-lined street. The immaculate accommodation offers front reception, central reception open to kitchen/dining room, utility, Master suite, 4 further bedrooms, family bathroom, lawned rear garden. Served by Herne Hill railway station. EPC: C

Please contact our Herne Hill Office on 020 7738 5926

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Peak Hill Gardens, Sydenham, SE26 ÂŁ599,950 A stunning 3 bedroom, 2 reception maisonette centrally located on a no through road in Sydenham. Comprising a well appointed kitchen, south facing garden and off street parking. Peak Hill Gardens is close to Sydenham station and the amenities along the high street. EPC E

Please contact our Sydenham Office on 020 8659 0220

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Harpenden Road, West Norwood, SE27 ÂŁ799,950 A magnificent 4 bedroom late Victorian house for sale in a sought after residential street in West Norwood. Having undergone a meticulous refurbishment programme the attention to detail is evident throughout. EPC: E.

Please contact our West Norwood Office on 020 8670 9008

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Knights Hill, West Norwood, SE27 £1,300 pcm fees apply

London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 £1,250 pcm fees apply

A superb 2 double bedroom period conversion flat to let in West Norwood. A bright and airy property redecorated throughout. EPC: C.

A stunning 1 bedroom apartment to let in the centre of Forest Hill. Set on the ground floor the property comprises a spacious reception room with French doors leading to a private court yard. EPC E.

Please call our West Norwood Office on 020 8670 9008

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Thicket Road, Anerley, SE20 £1,350 pcm fees apply

Therapia Road, East Dulwich, SE22 £4,500 pcm fees apply

A stunning 2 bedroom Victorian conversion apartment to rent on a highly sought after road. Finished to a high standard throughout and comprises large reception room. EPC: E

A beautifully presented 7 bedroom double fronted house and off street parking. With 2 double reception rooms, a kitchen dining room and 4 of the seven bedrooms having en-suite bathrooms. EPC: E

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Pakefield Mews, SW2 Prices starting from ÂŁ1,150,000 An exclusive private development of six modern 5 bedroom family homes located in Streatham. Each house benefits from large open-plan kitchen / living / dining areas across the entire ground floor with bi-folding doors leading out into private gardens.

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Walters House, SW16 Prices starting from ÂŁ270,000 Walters House is a new development of eight 1 and 2 bedroom apartments located in Norbury. All units offer open-plan modern living areas with contemporary fitted kitchens and fully integrated appliances, double-size bedrooms and family bathrooms.

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The Linear Apartments, SE21 Prices starting from ÂŁ360,000 The Linear Apartments is a contemporary development of just seven 1, 2 & 3 bed design-led quality homes located in Tulse Hill. Each apartment provides an open-plan style kitchen-living space with direct access to either gardens or balconies; wellproportioned double bedrooms and family bathrooms. Please visit: www.linearapartments.co.uk

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