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INSIDE THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF M.C. ESCHER

GREENER PASTURES

THE COUNTRY PROPERTY ISSUE

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STILL ALICE AUTHOR SPEAKS HER MIND

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This month we clash geometric prints

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37 SHINING ARMOUR

The lastes beauty news and autumnal looks

Diary dates for November

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MIND’S EYE

Purple and blue metallics

Author Lisa Genova shares her inspirations

WORLD OF WONDER

A retrospective on the ‘master of illusion’, M.C. Escher, comes to Dulwich

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Scottish small batch gin and spiced nuts plus food and wine pairings from Jane Parkinson

46 COMFORT FOOD

Heartwarming recipes from new cookbook, Winter Cabin Cooking

This month’s hottest trends and products

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FOOD REVIEWS

Le Pont de la Tour and The Perryvale

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Escape to Bali and Singapore

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Update your home with down-to-earth designs

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69 A FAIR TO REMEMBER

Jessica Kingelfuss shares her favourite finds from this year’s London Design Festival

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This month’s top buys for kids

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don’t know about you, but as the shadows lengthen and the nights grow colder, there is nothing I would rather be doing than eating. Snug and cosy at home with friends and family or out at a restaurant. And the best part? This season’s chunky knit jumpers can cover all manner of sins. In keeping with all this winter indulgence, our November issue is crammed with reviews, recipes and round-ups to inspire and enthuse.

If you’re a dab hand in the kitchen, the recipes on page 46 from Winter Cabin Cooking by Lizzie Kamenetzky will have you hightailing it to Waitrose for ingredients – the butter tarts look devilishly good.

Prefer eating out? We’ve got you covered with our reviews of the newly opened future-favourite local eatery, The Perryvale in Forest Hill.

If you prefer to stick close the river, rediscover recently refurbished Le Pont de la Tour – you can find both reviews on page 51.

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For those, (like me) already counting down to Christmas, our pick of 2015’s most extravagant Advent Calendars on page 53 will test your willpower.

Remember, only one window a day...

All this edible goodness is surrounded by our usual exceptional fashion, beauty, education and interiors pages as well as Gemma Billington’s trip to The Hague on page 14 to discover the wonderful world of the artist and master of illusion M.C. Escher.

In addition, we have a wonderful countryside property round-up that begins on page 127 for anyone looking to up sticks for a stunning rural pile.

Enjoy the issue and please dig in! ◆

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SOUTHWARK FIREWORKS

5 No v e m b e r S o u thwa rk Pa rk emember the fifth of November at R Southwark Park’s annual spectacular. Set to music, the firework show is set to impress by lighting up the sky in an array of bright colours.

Meanwhile hot food and warm drinks will keep you feeling toasty. u Southwark Park, SE16; southwark.gov.uk

THE SNOW CHILD

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18 - 24 No v e m b e r Uni c o r n T he a tre ne wintery day, a lonely childless O couple scupt a daughter out of snow. When the snow child comes to life, emotions run deep and will bring tears to your eyes. Magical, sweet and, ultimately, tragic. u 147 Tooley Street, SE1; unicorntheatre.com

From 26 November Young Vic

This is Macbeth but not as we know it.

With Shakespeare’s tale of betrayal, greed and guilt as a starting point, director Carrie Cracknell has her character’s speech falter as their reason diminishes. This is when Lucy Guerin’s disturbing but beautiful choreography takes over to tell the story visually rather than verbally.

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18 - 2 1 No v e m b e r B l u e E l e p ha nt T he a tre fter what appears to be a trivial A encounter, three people’s lives become inextricably intwined. This beautiful dance show follows them as they try to break free from the bond created. u 59a Bethwin Road, SE5; blueelephanttheatre.co.uk

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LEE MILLER: A WOMAN’S WAR

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T hro u gh o u t No v e m b e r Im p e r i a l Wa r M u s e u m lizabeth “Lee” Miller was a beautiful woman who launched E her modeling career on the cover of American Vogue. Swept up into a world of creativity, she became the muse and apprentice of photopher Man Ray. Subsequently, she came to be one of the most talented, prolific and important war photographers of the twentieth century. Addressing gender through her lens, Lee’s work, and this exhibition, explore the impact WWII had on women. u Lambeth Road, SE1; iwm.org.uk

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Where better to escape the cold and warm up than at London’s biggest festive food festival? With signature dishes and samples coming from some of the city’s best restaurants you can eat from the likes of Tom’s Kitchen, Tredwell’s and Hix in just one sitting. This is the best way to start the season of gluttony.

Un ti l 1 Nov e m b er S aatchi G alle r y orever at the forefront, Chanel is a fashion house F that is as relevant today as it was in 1909. This exhibition sees the French institution take over all three floors of the Saatchi gallery for an installation that embodies the audacity, freedom and innovation of Chanel. Taking you through the ages you’ll see everything; from the sophisticated, masculine designs of Gabrielle Chanel, to the modern creations of Karl Largerfeld. u Duke of York’s Square, SW3; saatchigallery.com

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PLAY OF THE MONTH

WONDER.LAND Fro m 2 3 No v em b er Nati o n al T h e at re e all love Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As children we’ve fallen down the rabbit hole, met the Cheshire Cat and played croquet with the Queen of Hearts.

It’s a classic tale, one that is old fashioned but not out of date.

That’s why this new musical version is so brilliant. Wonderland

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becomes wonder.land: a virtual world that lies behind the computer screen. Here, Aly (Alice 2.0) escapes the bullies at school and her parents at home to become Alice – the brave young woman she wants to be.. u  South Bank, SE1; nationaltheatre.org.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE / SPOTLIGHT SK: Your new book, Inside the O’Briens focuses on Huntington’s Disease. In your opinion, what is the biggest misconception about this neurodegenerative disorder?

LG: The hallmark symptom of Huntington’s is chorea. Greek for ‘dance,’ chorea involves jerky, involuntary movements. The person with HD stumbles, slurs his words, flings an arm in the air, falls out of her seat. People often assume they are drunk or on drugs.

SK: You address the fact that 90% of people who are at risk of HD choose not to find out. Why do you think this is?

LG: In part, because there is no treatment to delay the disease's progression and no cure. There’s the notion that nothing can be done about it, so why find out? Also, genetic testing for HD came onto the scene in the early 90s, before the Information Age. I think we’ll see a rise in takeup as more young adults who grew up with iPhones and Google are faced with this decision.

MIND’S EYE Acclaimed author of Still Alice, Lisa Genova shares her inspirations and challenges Wo r d s S t e p h a n i e K i n g

SK: Firstly, congratulations on the huge success of Still Alice. What inspired you to write it?

LG: Thank you! My grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when she was 85. She had progressed quite far into the disease when my family finally recognised it as something other than a normal part of aging. I kept wanting to ask her what it felt like to be confused, not to be able to access information about herself and the world, not to recognise her own face in the mirror, but she didn’t have the communication skills to answer. And I wasn’t finding answers in scientific literature or self-help books either. Everything was written from the

perspective of the outsider – a scientist, a clinician, a social worker or a caregiver. So my question – what does it feel like to have Alzheimer’s? – was the seed for Still Alice.

SK: While your career is highly academic [Genova is a neuroscientist], you write fiction. Have you always been creative?

LG: I think scientific research requires creativity, the ability to imagine how the brain might work and to invent a plausible molecular world. Designing an experiment that examines how the brain works takes creativity. And yet writing a novel is definitely a different skill set. The creativity involved draws from an even deeper well.

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SK: Your novels investigate how families and loved ones are affected by neurological illnesses. What is your message to readers?

LG: In Still Alice, I think the main message is that we are more than what we can remember, that our ability to understand and feel love cannot be diminished by Alzheimer’s. With Inside the O’Briens, I think Katie came up with the main message of the story. “Every breath is a risk. Love is why we breathe.”

SK: The common thread seems to the struggle to hold on to identity. Would you consider this to be the biggest struggle of AD or HD sufferers, for example?

LG: That’s certainly an enormous struggle for Alice and Joe. I think loneliness is one of the biggest struggles as well. People with AD and HD suffer so much unnecessary isolation. Who we are, how we matter, how we stay connected, how to live in the moment, how to love—these are probably the common threads in all of my books.

SK: Looking forward to your Wimbledon Bookfest appearance, what can we expect?

LG: I’ll talk about why I chose to write about Huntington’s disease, a bit about the process of writing this story, and what I learned about living from people affected

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1. M.C. Escher, Hand with Reflecting Sphere (Self-Portait in Spherical Mirror), January 1935, Lithograph, 31.8 x 21.34 cm, Collection Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague, The Netherlands © 2015 The M.C. Escher Company - The Netherlands. All rights reserved. www.mcescher.com 2. M.C. Escher, Relativity, July 1953, Lithograph, 29.1 x 29.4 cm, Collection Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague, The Netherlands. © 2015 The M.C. Escher Company - The Netherlands. All rights reserved. www.mcescher.com

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ARTS & CULTURE / EXHIBITION

WORLD OF WONDER Dulwich Picture Gallery is hosting the UK’s first major retrospective of graphic artist M.C. Escher, the ‘master of illusion’ Wo r d s g e m m a b i l l i n g t o n

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ention the name M.C. Escher and you’re often met with a blank expression.

Escher’s name alone may not evoke the same kind of recognition as da Vinci or Picasso, yet his art is equally renowned and pioneering, if not more so.

The world of Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898 - 1972) is one populated by intricate tessellated animals, spellbinding optical illusions and paradoxical landscapes. The Dutch graphic artist was a true original; a one-man art movement who paved the way for countless others. Iconic imagery such as never-ending staircases and surreal mirror self-portraits have inspired everything from video games to album covers and movies. The popular 1953 lithograph Relativity, for example, directly inspired famous scenes in the films Labyrinth, Harry Potter and Inception. Put simply, Escher’s influence on art and popular culture can’t be underestimated.

Yet despite creating some of the 20th century’s most memorable artworks, Escher has always operated on the outskirts of the fine art world. Instead, his work has often found appreciation from those outside of these establishments. Children, in particular, adore Escher’s wondrous optical illusions. The artist himself acknowledged the necessity of ‘childish wonder’ in his creations, describing wonder as the ‘spice of life’.

Escher’s influence on ART and popular CULTURE can’t be underestimated Escher was an artist of untold imagination, yet his skill as a draughtsman was unsurpassed. His remarkable technical abilities are perhaps most obvious in his pioneering tessellation series. These prints were inspired by a visit to the Alhambra in Spain in 1936, where Escher studied the intricacies of Moorish tiled surfaces.

Escher’s own designs were painstakingly complex, comprised of interwoven shapes and animals such as birds, fish and salamanders. Despite failing most of his high school exams and denouncing his own

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mathematical abilities, Escher regarded tessellation as his most important theme.

It provided the ultimate platform in which to express his fascination with the idea of infinity through a single image. To produce his most ambitious creations, Escher often consulted with professional mathematicians who found a natural connection with his work. Most notably this includes British mathematical physicist Sir Roger Penrose, whose ‘impossible triangle’ figure was directly incorporated into masterpieces such as Waterfall (1961) and Ascending and Descending (1960).

By the 1960s, Escher had attracted the attention of the hippy counter-culture movement and the rise of psychedelia.

Escher’s optical illusions enjoyed renewed interest, and his prints were used on several popular album covers of the time, including Mott the Hoople’s eponymous debut and L The P by The Scaffold.

Even today you’re more likely to find Escher’s work adorning the walls of student halls than museums. In fact, there is only one Escher print in existence in any of Britain’s permanent art collections.

Now, more than 40 years since the artist’s death, it’s time to redress the situation.

Following a hugely-successful run earlier this year at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, The Amazing World of M.C. Escher has transferred to Dulwich Picture Gallery. This comprehensive exhibition is the UK’s first Escher retrospective. Judging by the critical

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ARTS & CULTURE / EXHIBITION TH E H AG U E :

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ituated only a half hour train journey from Amsterdam, The Hague is a breath of fresh air in contrast to the country’s frenetic capital.

The Hague is the political heart of Europe and has been the seat of the Dutch government since 1588. It is the International City of Peace and Justice and the second city of the United Nations, home to no less than 160 international organisations.

Outside of its regal and political prestige, there’s plenty on offer in this charming and historic city. Everything is easily accessible by bicycle or tram, including a surprising stretch of pristine sandy beach.

Whilst he didn’t originate from the city, The Hague also boasts unique ties with M.C. Escher. Since 2002, the former winter palace of Queen Emma, which is located in the heart of the picturesque Old City quarter, has been used to house a permanent collection of Escher’s work.

Known as ‘Escher in het Paleis’ (‘Escher in the Palace’) the exhibition attracts over 140,000 visitors every year. The museum is a double celebration of Dutch heritage as it also retains many of the palace’s historical and regal artefacts. The comprehensive Escher exhibition is chronologically ordered and spread across four floors. It includes a brilliantly interactive area of modern installations and optical illusions inspired by the genius of Escher.

Another cultural must-do in The Hague is The Mauritshuis museum. Located next door to the historic Inner Court, this imposing 17th century mansion is home to a wonderful collection of paintings by the Dutch and Flemish Masters. It offers visitors the chance to stand face-to-face with Vermeer’s iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring and to marvel at Carel Fabritius’ diminutive masterpiece The Goldfinch, a painting which has enjoyed renewed popularity through Donna Tartt’s bestselling 2013 novel of the same name.

If you don’t have the time (or patience) to battle the queues at Dulwich Picture Gallery this winter, a weekend getaway to The Hague provides the ultimate Escher fix and so much more. u For more information see holland.com S

M.C. Escher, Reptiles, March 1943, Lithograph, 33.4 x 38.5 cm, Collection Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague, The Netherlands © 2015 The M.C. Escher Company - The Netherlands. All rights reserved. www.mcescher.com

reception and sold out audiences, it’s one that’s been long overdue.

The Amazing World retrospective comprises over 100 drawings, prints and archive material including rare and previously unseen works. Dulwich Picture Gallery has organised a host of Escher related activities and events to coincide with the exhibition, including screenings of the aforementioned films Inception and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

The strength of the retrospective lies in the way it visually charts Escher’s journey and developing style, providing a fascinating and fully-rounded insight into the life of this extraordinary artist.

In the first room we see Escher’s earliest prints inspired by Japanese woodcuts and Art Noveau. They bear little resemblance to the iconic works of the ‘master of illusion’, yet, studying the vertigo-inducing Tower of Babel (1928) and depictions of mountainous villages along the Amalfi coast (Escher and wife Jetta lived in Italy for 10 years), we see how central themes of perspective and architecture first began. The exhibition takes us through the meaning and motivations behind Escher’s most recognisable masterpieces. These develop from his ‘impossible realities’ series, where ostensibly normal landscapes are revealed to be anything but, through to the abstract fantasy realms of Another World (1947) and Bond of Union (1956).

In spite of his

OBVIOUS TECHNICAL PROWESS, Escher was a DREAMER at heart

M.C. Escher, Drawing Hands, 1948, Lithograph, 28.2 x 33.2 cm, Collection Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague, The Netherlands © 2015 The M.C. Escher Company - The Netherlands. All rights reserved. www. mcescher.com

In spite of his obvious technical prowess, Escher was a dreamer at heart.

The Amazing World of M.C. Escher succeeds in bringing his visionary talents to an audience of enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Moreover, it is a fitting tribute to an artist of limitless imagination and wonder.

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The Amazing World of M.C. Escher runs from 14 October - 17 January 2016. Book tickets at dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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hetland ponies prancing through Claridge’s ballroom and bellboys swathed in satchels: Emma Hill and Georgia Fendley know how to make an entrance. Then again, when you debut your new luxury accessories brand at London Fashion Week, Spring/Summer ’16 had better make a statement. The former Mulberry Creative and Brand Directors, respectively, premiered their capsule collection of bags at an intimate breakfast presentation, with Hill introducing the industry’s elite to a new fashion philosophy: “I love to invite the audience into our imagination and let them share in the fun!”

The brand’s name alone indicates Hill and Fendley’s significant role in dissolving fashion’s longstanding #youcantsitwithus reputation.

Case in point: the emoji-like Wink and Smiley Face hardware. This playful spirit also extends to Hill and Friends’ six silhouette’d Happy range comprising glossy goat, calf and calf hair leather mini and large satchels in neon pink, leopard print, emerald green, black, toffee and oxblood hues. What could be better? Well, this: “From day one we wanted to make key styles available from the day of the presentation,” said Fendley. Ahead of the curve yet again. But, while Hill and Fendley have already made some pretty industry-revolutionising moves, will their cheeky, irreverent designs and ‘Fashion just got friendlier’ mantra bring them future success?

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Inspired by director Wes Anderson’s films, the Bally AW15 collection sees an exciting new design direction for the luxury shoe and accessories brand.

The campaign captures its nostalgic nod to the Sixties, and features the pink Mary-Jane’s that the fashion pack are currently crazy for.

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FASHION / NOTES

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Its ankle boot season and this glossy patent block heel pair ticks every major trend box.

The 60s shape, oversized buckles and square toe equal this autumn’s hottest pair of boots.

Pair with a knitted sweater and skirt for the most modern of silhouettes.

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Become a sartorial Sherlock Holmes and discover the cape trend this winter. We’ve done the sleuthing for you and found one of the best available: a luxurious point-collar offering from Chloé. With a soft woolblend finish and cute toggle fastenings, the French label’s got you covered. £1,865; matchesfashion.com

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Embrace the coming winter months with a bright faux fur ‘Popsicle’ scarf to keep you warm and chic. Charlotte Simone continues to dominate the furry accessory world with a new range inspired by Tokyo street style, as adored by Alexa Chung, Rita Ora and Olivia Palermo.

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OSKA jacket Marieta in the bolero style is relaxed and subtly elegant. It looks wonderful in combination with delicate tops or fine-meshed knitwear and goes beautifully with all types of skirts and trousers – whether voluminous or narrow cut. 20 Montpelier Vale, SE3 02088529774; blackheath@oska.com uk.oska.com

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07 01. JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN Cashmere Jumper, £219; johnstonscashmere.com 02. REISS ‘Lennie’ Wool Coat,, £325; reiss.com 03. ME + EM Twill Trousers £132; meandem.co.uk 04. GIANVITO ROSSI ‘Bari’ Suede Court Shoes, £460; harrods.com 05. JIMMY CHOO ‘Dayno’ Leather Boots, £895; jimmychoo.com 06. LOEWE ‘Flamenco’ Leather Handbag, £1,275; brownsfashion.com 07. CARVEN Wool-Blend Midi Skirt, £310; net-a-porter.com

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Silk blouse £595 Jonathan Saunders, Wool blend coat £875 Moschino Boutique, Crepe trousers £275 MSGN, Leather bag £895 Marni all at Fenwick Gold bracelet £1,350, gold hoop earrings £550, all Annina Vogel at Liberty Suede court shoes £395 Jimmy Choo

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1. CARVEN £870; liberty.co.uk 2. ARMANI COLLEZIONI £899; harrods.com 3. FRAME DENIM £1,250; net-a-porter.com 4. BURBERRY £2,695; burberry.com 5. REISS £495; reiss.com

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“This is an issue and image we’ve had to overcome from day one” says High Vibe owner Gianni Ingrosso.

These assumptions are obviously untrue and Vibration Plates have become increasingly popular for anyone who struggles to find the time for, or feels apprehensive about entering a gym environment.

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R+Co know hair; particularly frizzy hair. With the confused weather, swaying from warm to chilly in a matter of moments, hair goes through a tough time. Switch to R+Co’s smoothing shampoo and conditioner duo and bid your ’fro issues fairwell. randco.com

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Jo Malone

This autumnal fragrance from Jo Malone recalls early memories of picking blackberries in the woods.

The combination of tart berries and woody notes make for a beautiful winter scent. £85; jomalone.co.uk

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THE INDIE DARLINGS OF PERFUME W o r d s L AW R E N C E R O U L L I E R W H I T E

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t is unsurprising, given the maverick and enterprising nature of this cool isle, that Britain is spearheading the global rise of the indie perfume house moment. The past few years have seen the arrival of some truly remarkable brands.

In fact, it was the lovely Sarah McCartney of ‘4160 Tuesdays’ (one of the aforementioned brands) who directed me to the door of dashing new brand ‘Handsome London’. Founded by Jason Leonard and Richard Holmes, the duo is inspired by their patch of East London. ‘Master Jojo’ [01] is a modern mix of sandalwood and patchouli that is elegant and refined, whilst ‘Redchurch’ [02] with its spiced cardamom, apples, green tea and cedarwood is, to my mind, Britishness in a bottle.

Also based in creative East London Timothy Han, who launched his first ‘Editions Perfumes’ fragrance ‘She Came to Stay’ [04] last year, has just released his second scent, ‘On the Road’ [03]. I am in love with this brand and the exquisite attention to detail that has been paid to it by its self-effacing creator – whose talent 07

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YEARS HAVE SEEN the ARRIVAL of some remarkable BRANDS was spotted many years ago by Francis Kurkdijan when Han was displaying the candles he was the making at a Paris trade show.

‘She Came to Stay’ quite literally turns traditional perfumery on his head, inverting the perfume pyramid and opening with what would usually be the base notes; labdanum, patchouli and oakmoss. The middle notes of cedarwood and vetiver remain where they would at the heart, before the typically top notes of basil and lemon take your breath away with a sharp surprise.

Also riding the waves of the indie boom is the beautiful ‘Beaufort London’ with its triumphant trio of fragrances, ‘Come Hell or High Water’, that explores and expounds upon Britain’s maritime history. This is uncharted water in terms of fragrance inspiration and the results are – a witty literary device would be to say ‘admirable’

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but that would be doing a great disservice to these gloriously epic and enigmatic scents. ‘1805’ [05], referencing the Battle of Trafalgar, is an explosive mix of smoke, gunpowder, irony blood and brandy with a splash of sea spray and the limey citrus after which British sailors were given the nickname that transferred into popular parlance. ‘Coeur De Noir’ [06] summons images of Admiralty House and naval campaigns being planned; parchment nautical charts spread over leather lined desks, the air heavy with tobacco and dying embers smoldering in the fireplace. ‘East India’ [07] imagines the notes blown by the trade winds as the majestic clippers cut through the crested waves, their holds full of precious tea, tobacco, spices and that most contentious of cargoes; opium.

This month Australian-born, Londonbased, artist Paul Schütze launches his eponymous perfume line. As an artist Schütze is one of the few to work in the medium of scent, captivated by the notion of capturing the ephemeral. His collection of evocative and remarkable scents are olfactory snapshots of three fleeting moments. All I can say is, thank you for the memories! ◆

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

CHESTNUT AND LEEK TART

ith the earthiness of chestnuts and the richness of pastry there’s no better a grape match than Chardonnay with this recipe, preferably one with a hint of oak (but not dominated by oak). This Chilean version is seriously classy with gentle buttered pastry flavours and a good freshness to cut through the rich tart filling. ◆ Randolfi Price Los Patricios Chardonnay £16.95, Berry Bros & Rudd, bbr.com

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MOULES MARINIÈRE

classic dish that’s packed with flavour, the creamy garlic sauce A plays just as important a role as the juicy fresh mussels. Riesling from Alsace is a winning match because it’s usually dry as a bone but has a real depth to the honeyed flavour, which is sublime with a garlic and cream combination, plus dry Riesling is generally a useful seafood wine in any case. ◆ Cave de Hunawihr Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2013, £12.99, Majestic, majestic.co.uk

CLEMENTINE CAKE

henever the tang of orange is in a recipe, savoury or sweet, I always think a wine with a distinct orange flavour makes the best pairing.

Tuscany’s celebrated sweet wine Vin Santo – here made with Trebbiano grapes – is the perfect answer because it’s packed with marmalade lusciousness and this one is so intense and long lasting it really hones in on the cake’s signature flavour. ◆ Vignamaggio Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2008, £21.50 Corney & Barrow, corneyandbarrow.com

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HAVE YOUR CAKE South East Cakery

E Cakery has grown S from a weekend hobby into one of the go to wholesale distributors for baked goods in South London and beyond. With the SE Cakery online shop now open, you can order cakes and brownies for home delivery, with the option to tailor your own. ◆ l southeastcakery.com

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Caorunn

ot the tipple most often associated with Scotland, Caorunn Gin is however a true product of the Highlands. Flavoured with locally foraged gin botanicals, this small batch, artisinal spirit is best served in a winter spices gin and tonic. ◆ l £27; waitrosecellar.com N

Flavoured with spices and other delicious things, the nuts from Arabica are as moorish as they are prettily packaged. Ideal for the party season so stock up now for Christmas. fortnumandmason.com

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THE HILL LOUNGE BAR AND KITCHEN We are now approaching the festive season and are dedicated to delivering a Christmas like never before. After being told last year that everything was exceptional, this year we are on the hunt for the next perfect addition to our Christmas saga. For more information about our Christmas Day and Christmas Fayre menus visit our website below. 45-47 Dartmouth Road, SE23, 020 8699 5686; thehillloungebar.com

FESTIVE CHEER

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LOCALE Locale Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, Blackheath’s favourite neighbourhood dining destination, impresses with its new late autumn menu. Try their pan fried duck breast served with beetroot mash and butterbeans and sample the new Autumn Cocktail list which includes a delicious fresh fig and thyme concoction for a top notch dining experience.

1 Lawn Terrace, Blackheath, 0208 852 0700 localerestaurants.com

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INDIAN ESSENCE Winner of the Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016, Indian Essence is a foodie destination. Celebrate the festive season at the wonderful Indian Essence with an excellent choice of Christmas Party Menus, Christmas Day Lunch, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. For further details please check indianessence.co.uk/christmas.

176-178 Petts Wood Road, BR51LG, 01689 838 700 indianessence.co.uk

VOLCANO COFFEE WORKS

OLIVELLI Olivelli Dulwich is the perfect space to celebrate the festive season – whether you’re unwinding with office colleagues or relaxing with family and friends. We’ll do all the work.

You’re here to enjoy yourself! Take advantage of the spacious private dining room on the restaurant’s first floor. Only £25.95 per person.

NEW for Wednesday evenings! Olivelli’s resident violinist Wieslawa Chrobak…

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Give the gift of freshly roasted coffee this Christmas with Volcano’s Winterlude blend. As a leading independent coffee roaster, Volcano sources the finest seasonal coffees direct from farmers and roasts them in small batches here in London. The Winterlude blend is an affordable luxury and the perfect stocking filler for any coffee lover. Go online now and pre-order for delivery the week before Christmas.

020 8761 8415; volcanocoffeeworks.com

BOB WINES Staying in is the new going out, especially when you have your local expert BOB to give you a hand in choosing the perfect mix of drinks for your Christmas celebrations.

Let us share our knowledge and expertise in helping you choose the right fine wines (we highly recommend our English sparkling wine), champagnes and beers for you to toast the festive period with.

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With Wild Mushrooms Ser ves 4 -6

here is something undeniably comforting about little pillows of potato gnocchi. When cooked properly, they should be tender and fluffy rather than dense and heavy.

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I n g r e d i e nt s • 500 g even-sized small floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper, unpeeled • 100 g 00 flour, plus extra to dust • freshly grated nutmeg • 1 egg, beaten • 30 g unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 banana shallots, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 300 g wild mushrooms, cleaned and sliced if large • 75 ml dry white wine • 150 ml double cream • a small handful of fresh parsley leaves, chopped • fine sea salt and ground black pepper • freshly grated Parmesan, to serve

COMFORT FOOD

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M e th o D 1 Cook the potatoes, whole in their skins, in boiling salted water for 25 minutes. 2 Drain the potatoes and, once cool enough to handle, peel the skins off and mash the flesh using a potato ricer or by pushing it through a sieve so it is lump-free and fine. 3 Put the flour, 1 teaspoon salt and a little nutmeg into a bowl and add the potato, mixing with the blade of a knife.

Make a well in the centre, add the beaten egg and mix together until well combined.

Bring together with your hands but don’t knead or you could make your gnocchi tough. 4 On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into sausage shapes, about 1 cm wide, then cut into 1 cm pieces. Use the tines on the back of a fork to roll the gnocchi, giving them the characteristic ridges. Put on a floured baking sheet and chill until you are ready to cook.

(Cook now or chill for up to 24 hours.)

5 Make the sauce. Melt the butter in a pan and add the oil and shallots. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for a further 30 seconds then add the mushrooms. Increase the heat and fry for 10 minutes until they are golden brown.

6 Add the wine and bubble for a minute.

Add the cream, a splash of boiling water to loosen it a little and plenty of salt and pepper, then stir in most of the parsley.

7 Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and add the gnocchi. They are cooked once they float to the surface, about 1–2 minutes. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and divide among warmed serving bowls.

Warm through the sauce and spoon over the gnocchi. Scatter with the remaining parsley and serve. ◆

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BUTTER TARTS Makes 24

wonderful Canadian speciality, these tarts are a little like a treacle tart but without the breadcrumbs. Everyone I asked had their own recipe, but this is my version, simple and sweet with a rich hint of maple syrup and a hit of nuts. I like these warm with a drizzle of cream.

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I n g r e d i e nt s • 250 g plain flour, plus extra to dust • 2 tablespoons caster sugar • a good pinch of fine sea salt • 100 g cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes • 75 g cold lard, cut into cubes • 1 egg yolk • 2–3 tablespoons ice-cold water FO R TH E F I LLI N G • 2 eggs • 00 g light muscovado sugar • 75 ml maple syrup • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 100 ml double cream • 60 g unsalted butter • 50 g chopped walnuts or pecan nuts • 125 g (dark) raisins • 2 x 12-hole tart pans

M e th o D 1 Mix the flour with the sugar and salt.

Either in a food processor or with your fingertips, rub in the cold butter and lard until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and then add enough cold water to bring the mixture together. Knead briefly into a smooth dough then shape into a disc and chill for 10 minutes. 2 Roll out on a lightly floured surface and cut out 24 discs 7.5 cm in diameter using a fluted cutter.

Line the tart pans with the pastry and chill in the fridge while you make the filling.

3 Preheat the oven to 190°C Gas 5. 4 Beat the eggs with the sugar, syrup, vanilla and cream. Pour into a pan, add the butter and cook over a low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in the nuts and raisins. Divide between the tart shells. 5 Bake for 16–18 minutes until the filling is set and golden.

Cool for a few minutes before turning out.

Serve warm or cold. ◆

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here is a surprising amount of fish in the mountains, such as fera and perch from the deep, cold lakes. These fish don’t often find their way to the UK or US, and even when they do some people seem to be suspicious of freshwater fish, fearing that they may taste muddy, which they never should. This classic dish is delicious with rainbow or brown trout, but you could also make it with sea trout when it is in season.

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I n g r e d i e nt s • 4 trout fillets • plain flour, seasoned, to dust • olive oil, to fry • 30 g unsalted butter • freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon • 3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed • a handful of fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped sea salt and ground black pepper M e th o d 1 Dust the fish fillets in seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Heat a layer of oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the fish until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside 2 Add the butter to the pan and allow to foam and start to become brown and nutty. 3 Stir in the lemon, capers and parsley and serve immediately with the fish. ◆

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his beautiful hazelnut layer cake is a labour of love, but it’s worth every second. I love the way the cake looks, with its spider’s web icing.

Once I got over my initial shock at how many layers this cake needed, I found it to be a simple cake masquerading as a technical challenge.

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FO R TH E S P O N G E • 400 g blanched hazelnuts • 3 tablespoons plain flour • 9 egg whites • 200 g caster sugar FO R TH E F I LLI N G • 9 egg yolks • 200 g caster sugar • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 225 g unsalted butter, softened • 20 g unsweetened cocoa powder

FO R TH E TO P • 3 tablespoons apricot jam • 40 g dark chocolate • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil 300 g icing sugar • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • warm water • 2 baking sheets, lined with baking parchment • small disposable piping bag M e th o d 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) Gas 3.

2 Put the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Cool and then blitz in a food processor until roughly chopped. Take out 150 g and set aside.

Add the flour to the food processor and blitz to fine crumbs 3 In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, then whisk in the sugar, a spoonful at a time, until you have a smooth, glossy meringue.

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Fold in the hazelnut and flour mixture.

Take the lined baking sheets and draw on five 20 cm circles. Divide the mixture among the circles and spread evenly.

Bake for 16 minutes until golden brown and not sticky to the touch. You may need to do this in batches. 4 Make the filling.

Put the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water. Whisk with an electric hand whisk until pale and voluminous. Remove from the water and whisk for a few more minutes then let cool completely. Beat the butter until light and fluffy, then fold in the cooled egg mixture and cocoa powder. 5 Peel all the meringues off the baking parchment.

Put one on a clean piece of baking parchment on a baking sheet and spread with about one-quarter of the filling. Top with another meringue and layer up in this fashion, ending with a meringue, but reserving a little buttercream. Use the remaining buttercream to spread around the outside of the cake. Top with another piece of parchment then put a baking sheet on top. Weigh down with a couple of cans and chill for 1 hour. 6 Melt the apricot jam in a pan with 1 tablespoon water, then push it through a sieve until smooth. Put the chilled cake on a cake plate, still on its bottom layer of parchment. Spread the apricot jam over the top. Chill for 10 minutes. 7 Melt the chocolate with half the oil in a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Pour into the piping bag and set aside. 8 Whisk the icing sugar and lemon with the remaining oil, then gradually add warm water, a little at a time, until you have a smooth, spreadable glaze. Pour about half the glaze over the cake and smooth it out – don’t worry if it drips down the side. 9 You can add more glaze if you need to – you want to create a really smooth layer. Snip a small hole at the bottom of the chocolate piping bag and pipe a spiral of chocolate over the icing. Use the tip of a sharp knife to drag six lines from the centre of the cake to the outside. In between each outward line, drag the tip of the knife back into the centre of the cake to create a spider’s web effect. 10 Clean the sides of the cake with a spatula and press the reserved chopped hazelnuts around the edge. Chill the cake overnight. 11 Carefully remove the parchment from the base and pop the cake back on your cake plate and you are ready to serve. ◆ Winter Cabin Cooking by Lizzie Kamenetzky Ryland Peters & Small, £19.99; rylandpeters.com

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We’re proud to introduce The Perryvale, a new British bistro in Forest Hill.

With our constantly evolving, seasonal menu and our hand-picked offering of South East London tipples, we’re sure you’ll love it as much as we do!

We are now taking Christmas bookings!

Tel. 0208 291 0432 31 Perry Vale, Forest Hill, SE23 2AR

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erched atop the crest of the hill, a stone’s throw from Forest Hill station, sits the Perryvale. Newly opened, the British bistro has an inviting feel and on walking in we were greeted warmly and lead to a well-appointed corner table. The interiors are stylish without being brash, with a theme of dark, rich wood and dangling lampshades running throughout.

We turn our attention to the menu and decide to try some nibbles while we make our choices. The cheese puffs live up to their name by being both creamy and light and the baked chorizo is spicy and succulent. Munching away, we make our decisions: I opt for the pork and smoked chicken rillettes, red onion marmalade and toast which is the perfect balance of sweet and savoury, with a subtle smoky finish. My friend chooses the mushroom and three cheese quiche, tomato and leek fondue which she declares to be rich and buttery and wholly delicious.

Our mains arrive shortly afterwards and are similarly scrumptious. My confit duck leg, butterbean, pancetta and spring green cassoulet is the perfect winter dish; hale and hearty, it warms me through and fills me up wonderfully.

My companion’s venison and wild boar sausages with mash and mustard sauce are a sophisticated twist on the classic bangers and mash combo. We finish with a shared crème brûlée, which puts the cherry on top of a fabulous evening of quintessentially British fare in charming surroundings. ◆

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had Thames is one of those places in London where you can easily envisage the hustle and bustle of Victorian street life.

The site of the classic French restaurant, Le Pont de La Tour, was in fact a 19th-century tea warehouse. Nowadays, the art deco interior is utterly opulent, all burnished copper and gold, plush red carpets, and service to match.

I wait for my companion at the bar with a signature “French Riviera”: vodka, fresh lemon, basil leaves, gomme syrup, topped with champagne. I’m told it’s a twist on a mojito but to me it tastes of powerful lemons – a great start. My companion arrives and orders a more demure glass of champagne.

The view of Tower Bridge from the dining room is fantastic. I start with Orkney king scallops in a Jerusalem artichoke puree; they are wonderfully tender and delicate.

My companion meanwhile goes for the seared duck foie gras with black fig. For me the sommelier suggests a lovely MuscadetSèvre-et-Maine. For the duck there is

Monster Riesling, which is well-balanced despite its brash name.

For my main I choose roasted veal sweetbread, kohlrabi and truffle. It comes in a light sherry sauce that combines with the truffle to make a stunning dish. My companion plays it safe with loin of venison and poached quince.

For dessert I opt for the citrus chiboust – an indulgent cross betweeen meringue and custard – with a clementine, marmaladelike, sorbet. The dish is emblematic of the restaurant as a whole; rich yet refined, and quintessentially French. I manage one last effort; a bite of my companion’s tarte tatin and prepare for my much needed cycle ride home through the chilly streets.

Despite its retro grandeur, I found Le Pont to have a very warm atmosphere. So whether dining with a friend or if you’re out to impress, it is the perfect option. ◆

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36D Shad Thames, SE1, 020 7403 8403; lepontdelatour.co.uk

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31 Perry Vale, SE23, 020 8291 0432; theperryvale.com

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Manuel’s

Come and join us this festive season

‘Great food, friendly and relaxing restaurant and bar’ Manuel’s creates authentic freshly cooked Italian & Mediterranean food Subscribe to our website for special offers, comedy and musical events www.manuelsrestaurantandbar.com 020 8670 1843

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- Add a little spice to your night Our emphasis is on providing delicious cuisine using the highest quality ingredients which are both pure and natural.

Whether it’s a special occasion or a casual night out, Chandni Restaurant is the perfect place to be with our tranquil atmosphere and some of the best chefs from the Indian sub-continent who guarantee the food tastes as exquisite as it looks.

Best place for small family parties like birthdays and engagements...etc. We also provide catering services 134a Thurlow Park Road, West Dulwich, London SE21 8HN 020 8761 9738 | 020 8670 1770 YOU CAN ORDER TAKEAWAY AND FREE DELIVERY SUN - THURS 18:00 - 23:30

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The Book of Makeup Magic, £150; charlottetilbury.com

L'OCCITANE, £39

Christmas is coming, £295; loccitane.com

MONTEZUMA’S

Organic Milk Children’s Chocolate Advent Calendar, £8.99; net-a-porter.com

CARLUCCIO’S

Buon Natale, £11.95; carluccios.com

FORTNUM & MASON Christmas Tree Wooden Advent Calendar, £85; fortnumandmason.com

LIBERTY

Beauty Advent Calendar, £295; liberty.co.uk

JO MALONE

Townhouse calendar, £260; jomalone.co.uk

PAUL BAKERY

Advent Calendar, £19.95; paul-uk.com

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN Fill December with scrummy sweets and beauty treats

LUSH

12 Days of Christmas, £49.95; lush.co.uk

B y c at h e r i n e h a l e s

CIATÉ

Mini Mani Month, £49; selfridges.com

BENEFIT COSMETICS

PRESTAT

The Fireplace Advent Calendar, £30; prestat.co.uk

Party pop, £34.50; benefitcosmetics.co.uk

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Enjoy the convenience and privacy of a gym in your own home Technogym, the Wellness Company, invites you to view its range of home fitness equipment at the beautifully equipped, brand new showroom in Bracknell, Berkshire.

Health and Wellness are important, but time pressures and busy lives often mean our good intentions to move more and be active are overlooked.

Technogym works with you to design and create the perfect Wellness area, tailored to your home, space, budget and – most importantly – you and your family’s health goals.

To book your visit, please call a Technogym Wellness consultant on 0800 316 2496 or email uk_info@technogym.com Or visit us online at www.technogym.com

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PURE SHORES Get away from it all at our chosen Holy Trinity of hotels in Bali and Singapore, where fine dining, spa experiences and fascinating culture await.

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Island Life

A holy trinity of truly outstanding resorts to retreat away from it all in Bali and Singapore Wo r d s A p p h i a M i c h a e l

AMANDARI Ubud, Bali

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ou know you’ve entered the realm of the sublime when you check in at an Aman hotel. And Amandari, set among verdant fields of green rice terraces close to Bali’s spiritual and cultural heart of Ubud, is no exception. Chanelling a very different feel to the beach resorts that most people associate with the island, this inland retreat is an enchanted wonderland filled with lush green flora and fauna. Airy communal areas and 30 thatched villas are connected through an artery of pebbled walkways and beautifully landscaped grounds adorned with shrines and ponds. Our experience begins on touchdown at Denpasar airport, where a representative of the hotel meets us off the plane and fast-tracks us through security queues into a waiting car. After an hour’s drive through the island’s

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busy streets, we turn off at a discreet entrance, making our way down a long foliage-lined driveway and into a charming walled Balinese village. Following a warm greeting by friendly staff, we are whisked off to our villa. The whole process is seamless and stress-free from start to finish. Because service is paramount at Amandari: the perks of your stay include a return car service into Ubud whenever the mood strikes, and (parents, take note) four hours babysitting per day. The resort is very much grounded in its Balinese roots and its surrounding community too – local schoolchildren come here to practice Balinese dance (you might be lucky enough to catch a performance one evening during the week), and villagers use the resort’s grounds for their daily tasks.

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ntered through a Balinesestyle stone gateway, our spacious duplex Pool Suite is like a village in itself.

Enshrined in a beautiful landscaped garden, the villa’s coconut wood

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and teak fixtures made it feel natural and sympathetic to traditional Balinese design. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private patio and generous private swimming pool. Televisions aren’t something you’ll find at Amandari, not that you’ll even notice, with the high-walled outdoor sunken marble bath adjoining the bathroom to sink into, or the view of the rice paddies below to enjoy. Here, it’s not only the sights and sounds, but also the smells that make for a complete sensory takeover - bamboo-framed roofs feature alang-alang grass thatching that gives off a gently rustic,

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fresh fragrance. Due to generous spacing between villas, we don’t see or hear any of our neighbours at all.

morning yoga classes during the week in the Amandari garden.

THE SPA

ommanding a spectacular view of the infinity swimming pool and the lush green surrounding Ayung Valley, the fantastic open-air teak-framed restaurant, aptly named Restaurant, offers a host of Indonesian and Western dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Soothing Balinese music, performed by a gamelan orchestra on a pavilion in the pool area, can be enjoyed from the restaurant or adjoining coconut palm column bar. ◆

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urrounded by a lotus pond, the spa is accessed through a winding stone walkway and is equipped with two open-air treatment bales, a beauty room, sauna and marble steam room. I visit the spa just as the sun is setting, and my pleasant walk is enhanced with the sight of candles lining the path and the sound of haunting Balinese music from one of the resort’s weekly dance performances taking place back at the open-air lobby. Treatments – including my detoxing Zone Facial Massage – make use of local Balinese ingredients and range from holistic facials to traditional Indonesian treatments and a selection of massages and scrubs. The resort also runs

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¢ Prices for Amandari start from US$700 per room per night excluding tax and service but including airport transfers.

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BULGARI Uluwatu, Bali

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ven the most hardened traveller couldn’t climb the steps of Bulgari Bali’s breathtaking open-air reception pavilion without gawping at the panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. Perched on a cliff more than 150 metres above sea level, the very seductive, smouldering Bulgari resort resides on the island’s far southwestern tip near Uluwatu.

Designed by famed Italian architect Antonio Citterio, the resort is a beautiful marriage of contemporary Italian and Balinese design.

Here, dark exotic woods and hand-cut volcanic stones intermingle as effortlessly as the resort’s stunning cliff-edge infinity pool does with the ocean’s horizon. Which, by the way, is unmissable – from the restaurants to the villas to the pool, ocean views are everywhere. Whether it's solitude or socialising you're after, the resort balances both options with aplomb - you could spend an entire stay holed up in your very plush villa, but if seeing and being seen is your thing, then throw on your finest resort chic and head to the pool and adjoining lounge bar to be at the heart of it all.

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here are no rooms at this resort, only villas, all with ocean views and plunge pools. And although villas are built close to each other, we feel a remarkable sense of privacy in ours, thanks to an intelligent design feature which encloses a very spacious outdoor living room and pool area within a highwalled lush garden setting. Inside, we love

the dramatically dark bathroom with its black Terrazzo floor, glass walls and inviting sunken bathtub, which takes centre stage.

As standard, leisure concierges are on hand to help with activities like market tours and day trips to neighbouring islands. But don’t pack too much in – the area is known for its stunning sunsets, so you’ll want to be sitting comfortably on the villa patio, aperitif in hand, to witness the magical sight.

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An imposing antique Joglo house, transported all the way from Central Java, signals your arrival at the spa’s reception. Inside, a breezy courtyard with a serene pond and walkway lead to an open-air relaxation lounge, yoga pavilion and swimming pool. With its mesmerising unspoilt ocean views, my semi-al-fresco

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TREATMENT ROOM is an experience IN ITSELF clifftop treatment room is an experience in itself. But this spa isn’t just style and no substance. The Bulgari Balinese massage is positively blissful, as is the longer and more indulgent two-hour Balinese massage with hot stones.

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t doesn’t get any fresher than the winning combination of grilled seafood and a bracing ocean breeze at beach restaurant La Spiaggia, located under the cliff and charmingly accessed via a funicular railway. The resort’s all-day dining space, The Sankar, has prime position on a cliff edge and window seats overlook the island’s shores, so make sure you arrive early at breakfast. Naturally, given the Bulgari brand heritage, there’s also an Italian restaurant. Open only for dinner, Il Ristorante, with its pretty open air pavilions and ornamental lake, offers a fine dining experience. We were blown away by the elegant degustation dinner. Opt for the wine pairing menu option and request a table at the front, which affords a stunning view of the surrounding seascape. ◆

¢ Rates start at $1,000 per room per night for an Ocean View Villa. Reservations 62 361 847 1000 bali.reservations@bulgarihotels.com; bulgarihotels.com/bali

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Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture SINCE 1990

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Set amid 30

acres OF TROPICAL RAINFOREST, the resort is the PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW

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that springs to mind when you think of Singapore, the small but incredibly busy South-East Asian island city, whose imposing tower blocks and eternal hustle and bustle never seem to end. But venture ten minutes beyond the mainland and you’ll find Capella, a spacious and peaceful resort on the island of Sentosa, where roaming peacocks, sweeping views of the South China Sea and beautifully landscaped grounds make for a heady recipe for pure holiday bliss. Set amid 30 acres of tropical rainforest, the Foster + Partners-designed resort is the perfect blend of old and new: two former 19th Century British Army barracks are flanked by contemporary curved structures that flow with the hillside.

Capella is elegant, chic and eager to please – before your stay a personal assistant contacts you to to see if they can help personalise your time here, saving your energy for those all-important decisions such as which one of the resort’s three cascading pools to sunbathe by.

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pace is definitely not an issue at Capella and rooms, which start at 77 sq ft, are some of the most generous in the city. We stay in a luxuriously appointed Garden Villa, a one bedroom double-height villa with its own private plunge pool and outdoor shower – perfect, if you can ever drag yourself out of the kingsize bed or stop twirling around in your walk-in wardrobe. Aesop products furnish the bathrooms and in-room facilities include a Nespresso machine, mini bar with free soft drinks, BOSE entertainment system and a futuristic touch-screen control panel for lighting, drapes and temperature.

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antonese fine dining restaurant Cassia, designed by famed interior designer Andre Fu, is an intimate space that sits within the hotel’s colonial building and is well worth a visit for its refined take on haute Cantonese cuisine.

We sample its exquisite weekend dim sum brunch and are blown away with its quality.

Breakfast is taken at the seafront-facing Knolls restaurant, which transforms into a Mediterranean-inspired dining experience for lunch and dinner. And if you can pry yourself away from the pool, the outdoor daybeds at Cuban-inspired Bob’s Bar are the only place to be in the evening. ◆

¢ Rates start at SGD$750 per room per night for a Premier Garden Room – price are subject to 10% service charge and thereafter 7% GST. 00 65 6591 5000 reservations.singapore@ capellahotels.com; capellasingapore.com

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he award-winning Auriga spa is one of Singapore’s best. Its Organic Pharmacy Rose Crystal Lymphatic Facial, which utilises a lifting acupressure massage, lymphatic massage and Collagen Boost Mask, is incredibly soothing and leaves my skin noticeably nourished and restored. Massages are centred around the lunar cycle – New, Full Moon, Waxing and Waning Moon – are designed ‘to align you with the rhythms of nature’. Allow time to savour the spa’s invigorating vitality pool before hopping into the utterly divine peppermintscented cool mist experience shower.

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Welcome to Royal Blackheath Golf Club where classic style and tradition meets contemporary vision • Open for membership across all categories • Superb venue available to hire for private functions • Corporate and society golf days • Weekday visitors welcome

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GREAT GIFTS IN GREENWICH Gorgeous gifts created by some of London’s most talented designer makers Greenwich Market open Tuesday–Sunday in November, every day 1–24 December Lights On and Lantern Parade 25 November 4pm Visit Father Christmas and his funny elf in his Greenwich Grotto 25 November, 19 – 24 December Balloon magic and gift bag • £4 per visit

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here is no stopping Ian Schrager, the prolificate behind the Edition brand (and Studio 54), who plans to open a further nine boutique hotels over the next four years, including one in Shanghai and one in Reykjavik. The London branch was the first to open back in 2013 and received rave reviews from the get go. A place of elegance and originality Ω expect modestly-sized rooms lined with contemporary woodpanelled walls, cloud-like beds draped with lavish fur stoles and delicate Art Deco furnishings. And it’s not style over substance. The hotel is set within five circa-1835 Georgian townhouses that have been meticulously restored (with a few modern twists) to their former glory. u

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ou’ve spent the day shopping on Oxford Street, you’ve had a bath in your grand tub, you’re relaxed and dressed for dinner, now head down to the hotel’s impossibly stylish bar, Punch Room.

Designed to emulate a 19th century London members club, Punch Room is all about the cocktails. While you can order all of your favourite drinks, Punch Room is known for its punch bowls, which come in several sizes for one person or for a group to share.

Our favourite has got to be the house Edition punch Ω a lethal concoction of Tanqueray and oak moss syrup. u

erner’s Tavern, the brainchild of Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton, is housed in what is quite possibly London’s most beautiful dining room. Oozing style and sex, Berner’s is a place you go to be seen, and to get fed. The food is British with a Franco-American twist, and is served all day, but go late and order the prawn cocktail with lobster jelly followed by the macaroni cheese. Don’t judge a book by its cover, the mac‘n’cheese is a thing of beauty: al dente tubes of pasta drowned in the creamiest cheese sauce and finished with hunks of tender ox cheek and a sweet crust of brioche and bone marrow. Drool. u

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THE DAMAGE Room rates from £295 10 Berners Street, W1T, 020 7781 0000; editionhotels.com/london

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‘Dalton Chrome’, £12,449; ‘Leslie Armchair’, from £4,161/prices vary; ‘Seymour Sofa’, £8,573; ‘Seymour Composition’, £18,592

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FAMILY TIES Italian design dynasty Minotti has unveiled its 2015 offering in its Fitzrovia showroom. The new collection draws inspiration from Modernism, while at the same time plucking elements from the more dynamic architectural movements. We’re especially besotted with the ‘Leslie’ – designed by architect Rodolfo Dordoni – an elegant cocooning armchair.

77 Margaret Street, W1W; minotti.com

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earthly delights

Furniture at your fingertips and down-toearth designs Wo r d s J e s s i c a k l i n g e l f u s s

FORGE

Mini Wooden Forest, £72; unlimitedshop.co.uk

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HOLLY'S HOUSE

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Customise This Tylko Launched during London Design Festival, Tylko is a new online furniture brand offering a range of customisable furniture. Each piece from the brand’s debut collection – which includes a table, shelf, and salt and pepper mill – can be adapted using Tylko’s cutting-edge app. Customers can choose from various sizing and colour options, as well as use augmented reality to virtually place the versatile pieces in their living room. Bespoke furniture is just a touch away...

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IN THE SWIM S i l k e n Fa v o u r s

Cute, quirky and ultra cool, this Silken Favours Koi Carpy cushion is merely one example of the London brand’s irresitible creations. Victoria Murdoch is the genius behind the playful, illustrative print designs, and also turns her skilled drawing hand to clothing and scarves. £125; amara.com

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AT HIS CORE We go inside the mind of multi awardwinning designer Greg Natale, as his debut tome, The Tailored Interior, hits UK shores Wo r d s S t e p h a n i e K i n g

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believe design and daily life are intrinsically interlinked.

We live design in everything we do,” says interior designer Greg Natale.

The Australian should know; he’s headed up his own, highly esteemed brand, Greg Natale Design for almost 15 years. “To me, design can be decorative and beautiful, but the way in which it improves or enriches our lives is when it’s successful,” he continues.

Success should be a familiar concept to Natale, who has received multiple accolades, including 2011 and 2014’s Interior Designer of the Year at the Belle Coco Republic Interior Design Awards. What is his award-winning aesthetic?

one-trick pony; he loves to challenge himself and his team – such being the case when fitting out Sydney women’s boutique, Uscari, which he says was “aesthetically a bit of a divergence from my usual work… The industrialchic direction created an opportunity to really exploit materials and the space for decorative and functional effect.”

So if this was an unusual client request for Natale, what is the designer’s typical brief? “Broadly speaking, it’s a clean, pared-back look.

[Australia’s] climate and light dictates that we probably lean more towards a Scandinavian aesthetic, though we have a more open relationship between indoors and out.”

Which is probably why Natale titled his first design tome, The Tailored Interior, as his use of “decorative elements is very considered and completely tailored.” Having just been

“I always explore what’s new and push the boundaries, but I am currently loving brass and using metals to make spaces pop.” Although, the Sydney University of Technology graduate maintains “layering of patterns and playing with contrast and colour have always been signature gestures.” Yet Natale is no

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published in the UK, Natale explains how the book came about: “I’m always asked for design advice on what makes a space work... I don’t pretend to have all the answers, the book comes from my experience and the techniques and tools I employ to complete my projects.” Can he give us some tips? For an instant update, “Rugs and cushions really change a space and make it appear so different, really effortlessly.” This is probably why, in addition to his many brand collaborations, he’s also released his own cushion range (available online) comprising “21 designs: The colours range from black and white, to elegant blues, vivid greens and some warming greys and burnt orange... There is pattern, texture and so much colour to work with.” What’s next for Greg Natale? “By mid-next year we will have completed some landmark projects in Australia and the United States; our new headquarters will be complete; and we have so many exciting product and furniture lines that I can’t wait to share.” ◆

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Vases by day, candles by night. This set of three reversible flower-vessel-tea-light-holders, £45, by new British design brand, Ralli, is just one of range of inspired new gifts from Roullier White.

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Does removing it feel like stealing a banana from a starving monkey? Given their addictive power over our children, what place do they have in our schools? That’s what the government’s education advisor, Tom Bennett, has been tasked with finding out. As part of a wide-ranging inquiry into discipline in schools, he’s investigating the effect of mobile phones in classrooms and whether they should be banned.

Bennett says: “Technology is transforming society and even classrooms – but all too often we hear of lessons being disrupted by the temptation of the smartphone. Learning is hard work and children are all too aware of this.

So when there's a smartphone in their pocket offering instant entertainment and reward, they can be easily distracted.”

More than 90 per cent of teenagers now own mobile phones – the majority of which are smartphones– yet there is now compelling evidence that academic results improve when phones are banned from schools.

A recent study from the London School of Economics found phone-free classrooms showed sustained academic improvement with test results boosted by six per cent. The research, published last May, found that banning mobile phones from classrooms could benefit students’ learning by as much as an additional week’s worth of schooling over an academic year. The report also suggested that banning phones would most help low-achieving children and those from the poorest backgrounds.

There is currently no official government policy about mobile

SMARTPHONES – like NUCLEAR WEAPONS – cannot be disinvented. WE MUST find ways to CONTROL THEM phone use in schools and school rules differ widely. One third of schools ban mobile phones outright - GCSE results at Ebbsfleet Academy in Kent have almost doubled since the school banned smartphones in 2013 - with a further fifth limiting their use in lessons; other schools allow phones on the school premises, provided they are kept on ‘silent’ all day.

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Year 9 but have to hand them in before they go to bed. Last month, the head of Ofsted, Sir Michael Wilshaw, called for headteachers to ban mobile phones from secondary schools but not everyone agrees. Brian Lightman, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, says: “Smartphones are powerful technologies which most people use in their working lives therefore schools must teach young people to use them responsibly. How they do that is a professional judgment.”

Some schools — mostly independent — are actually encouraging pupils to bring their phones into the classroom. John Moule, warden at Radley School, says: “The use of mobile phones is encouraged if the teacher wants them used. It can be extraordinarily helpful in a lesson to have several internet searches going on or for an experiment to be videoed.”

Andrew Halls, head of King’s College School in Wimbledon, says smartphones “can be a huge distraction but, like nuclear weapons, they cannot be disinvented. As schools, we have to find ways to permit them but to control them.

A screenshot of the board can be a useful revision tool.”

As yet, Bennett is undecided about a blanket ban. “My personal recommendation is that schools think very cautiously and carefully before allowing them.” He is concerned that children are getting access to the technology too young. “People ask me, ‘When should I give my child a smartphone?’ and I say, ‘Whenever you’re comfortable with them viewing pornography’, because their curiosity will take them there.

“My personal belief is that I don’t think a child should have a smartphone until they are 16, unless it is under adult supervision.” ◆

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

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Princes Riverside Road, Surrey Quays, SE16 £3,142 pcm Canada Water 020 7237 3222 canadawater.lettings@kfh.co.uk

Well presented three or four bedroom townhouse with a spacious reception room leading on to a private balcony with river views.

This property is set within a gated development on Rotherhithe Street, close to several different mainline and tube stations.

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Three/four bedrooms Modern kitchen Private balcony Gated development Secure parking Furnished or unfurnished EPC rating C

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

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Recently sold and let properties Using our network of more than 50 branches across the Capital, our specialist teams can find the right property for you. To see all of our properties visit www.kfh.co.uk

Recently sold.

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Brunswick Quay, Canada Water, SE16

Recently sold.

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Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22

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Blackheath Park, Blackheath, SE3

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Recently sold.

One bedroom flat.

Surrey Quays Road, Canada Water, SE16

Recently sold.

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Clive Road, West Dulwich, SE21

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Hill Brow, Bromley, BR1

Recently sold.

Five bedroom house.

Wickham Road, Brockley, SE4

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Five bedroom house.

Ravensbourne Avenue, Bromley, BR2

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Chislehurst Road, Bromley, BR7

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ELEPHANT & CASTLE

LAUNCHING SATURDAY 14TH & SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 10AM-4PM An architectural gem in the heart of Elephant and Castle, exceptional in both quality and design. ‘Randall Court’ showcases contemporary London living. Seven boutique style 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments located in Zone 1 just south of the River Thames. Elephant & Castle station offers services into Waterloo and London Bridge in just 4 minutes, the City in 6 minutes and Victoria and Canary Wharf in under 16 minutes.

12 Steedman Street, Elephant & Castle SE17 3AF

FOR SALE 1 Beds From: £495,000 2 Beds From: £735,000

For more information please contact:

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THE RESIDENCE, BLACKFRIARS Time is running out for London buyers who want a slice of South Bank living

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more than 80 percent of the stylish apartments have already sold at The Residence in Southwark.

The mix of location, quality and connections has driven the popularity of Linden Homes’ exclusive collection of one, two and three-bedroom properties in Blackfriars Road.

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emand for prime London property has dispersed over the last three years, which has benefitted less central areas like Dulwich. Prices per square foot range between £600 and £1,100. It represents better value than areas of south-west London like Chiswick and Barnes, where prices range from £800 to £1,300. Furthermore, there is an array of train stations including North, East and West Dulwich, Sydenham Hill and Herne Hill with access to Victoria, London Bridge and King’s Cross. South-east London has not traditionally

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sought-after two-bedroom duplex apartments, as well as the last two threebedroom apartments.

Ideally suited to investors or young professionals sharing, each of the openplan properties either has a private balcony or terrace, as well as residents-only access to a beautifully landscaped rooftop garden. u Linden Homes 02035 533 866. lindenhomes.co.uk

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Peckham, kfh.co.uk

JASON DAVIES

Sales Manager

I started at KFH in 2005 at just 19 years old and progressed through the ranks to become Manager of Peckham in 2012, after working my way up and spending a few years in Brockley as Assistant Manager. A South East London man through and through, I live in Crystal Palace and in my spare time enjoy keeping fit, visiting the cinema and spending time with my little boy Jacob.

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short distance A along Blackfriars Road is Cubitt House, named after the architect of the original bridge, Joseph Cubitt. This elegant development of ten apartments has been beautifully designed, with the entrance through an enclosed courtyard leading to a grand entrance that provides the feel of a

boutique hotel, rather than a private residence. Situated on the second floor of the development is this two-bedroom flat, which has been finished to an excellent standard throughout, with wideboard golden oak flooring and fully integrated Molteni Dada kitchen. And with a first class interior design package from a leading company to top it all off, this flat should be on track for a quick let. u

JON REYNOLDS Associate, Lettings Manager Knight Frank, Tower Bridge 020 3837 1521; knightfrank.co.uk

Lettings Manager

My career in residential lettings started in 2007, since then I have recently managed the Peckham branch. I previously lived in the Peckham for two years and have fallen in love the quirky pubs and the great sense of community. In my spare time I enjoy reading fashion articles and like to keep up with latest trends.

If I’m not obsessing over fashion magazines, I try to find time to work out.

Sales Director Elysian Finance

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he seasonal summer slump hit the mortgage market as usual during the last couple months but there are now signs that this dip is well and truly over. It has become obvious that enthusiastic buyers and willing mortgage lenders have buoyed the mortgage market of late and industry figures show an increase in lending well above where they stood last year.

The realisation that interest rates

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will only go one way from here, has prompted a flurry of activity as buyers try to secure their purchases and fixed their rates before the Bank of England act to increase rates. Therefore, if you are thinking of making your next move, now is the time to approach your broker to establish what is currently on offer before the increase comes.

Elysian Finance specialise in providing quality, professional mortgage and protection advice that you can trust. u

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£1.15m beautifully presented two bedroom split level loft style apartment. This property has a fantastic entertaining space with double height cceilings.

Park Lofts provides the rare chance in this part of London to buy a cool, loft apartment moments from Clapham High Street and Brixton centre. u

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Elysian Finance 020 8761 6777; elysianfinance.co.uk

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£1,675,000 F/H • • • •

Four bedrooms Underfloor heating Period features Energy Efficiency Rating D

Contact London Bridge 020 7089 6565

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Friary Road, Peckham SE15 Rarely available double-fronted Georgian town house situated in North Peckham.

£899,950 F/H • Four double bedrooms • Double-fronted Georgian • Large rear garden • Energy Efficiency Rating E Contact Peckham 020 7771 6777

Cranston Road, Forest Hill SE23

£800,000 F/H

Recently refurbished, beautifully presented period four bedroom home, with off street parking for two cars, and a large sunny garden. This stunning home must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Contact Dulwich 020 8516 3666

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Ewhurst Road, Brockley SE4 Three bedroom detached house offered in excellent condition throughout.

£799,995 F/H • Three bedrooms • Off-street parking • Conservatory • Energy Efficiency Rating F Contact Brockley 020 8694 1177

Lewin Road, Streatham SW2 Spectacular five bedroom Victorian property with a modern flair.

£2,150,000 F/H • Five bedrooms • Imposing Victorian home • Stunning rear garden • Energy Efficiency Rating D Contact Streatham 020 8768 6373

The Acorn Group, incorporating:

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COPLESTON ROAD, SE15

2 BEDROOMS, RECEPTION ROOM AND 57’ GARDEN

CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Dulwich

£635,000 LEASEHOLD

THE PROPERTY A split level two bedroom garden flat within a terraced Victorian house located in the heart of Peckham Rye. This period conversion has been beautifully maintained by the present owners but also offers scope for further development.

THE AREA Peckham Rye is a fashionable area of South East London and offers a plethora of independent restaurants and bars mainly located on Bellenden Road and Lordship Lane. Transport links are in abundance with both Peckham Rye and East Dulwich Overground stations close by.

info@jacksonsestateagents.com | www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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ALTIMA COURT, SE22 2 BEDROOMS, LARGE RECEPTION ROOM AND PRIVATE BALCONY CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Dulwich

£495,000 LEASEHOLD

A top floor flat situated within a modern purpose built building situated in East Dulwich opposite Goose Green. The flat is presented in good order throughout and has the added benefit of an allocated parking space. Many bus routes run into central London and the railway stations of East Dulwich and Peckham Rye are close by.

BUCHAN ROAD, SE15 3 BEDROOMS, RECEPTION ROOM AND 40’ GARDEN CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Dulwich

£519 PER WEEK

A beautifully presented end of terrace house situated in a quiet residential road close to Nunhead BR station. To the rear is a large kitchen/breakfast room with direct access to the rear garden. Nunhead town centre with its eclectic selection of shops, pubs and bars is within easy reach.

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

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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

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THURLOW PARK ROAD, SE21

1/2 BEDROOMS, 1/2 RECEPTION ROOMS AND ROOF TERRACE CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Dulwich

£425,000 LEASEHOLD

THE PROPERTY Forming part of a substantial Victorian property, a versatile split level flat offering flexible accommodation according to one’s needs. The present owners have the flat configured as one bedroom and two reception rooms yet this could easily be reversed.

THE AREA West Dulwich has two main parades of shops, Park Hall Road and Rosendale Road. The Rosendale gastropub was awarded Time Out Best London Gastropub in 2007 and there are many independent shops locally. On the fourth Sunday of every month there is a farmers market in the grounds of Dulwich College.

info@jacksonsestateagents.com | www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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OAKHURST GROVE, SE22

2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/ RECEPTION ROOM AND FABULOUS EXTENSION CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Dulwich

£699,950 LEASEHOLD

Designed and implemented by local architectural firm Alexander Owen Architects, (www.aoarchitecture.co.uk ), an imaginatively converted and extended ground floor flat situated in a popular road close to the open spaces of both Peckham Rye Park and Common, and Goose Green. The extension has full length and width sliding bi-fold doors which open onto the 50’ West facing garden.

VESTRY ROAD, SE5

1 BEDROOM, LARGE RECEPTION ROOM AND PATIO GARDEN CONTACT: DULWICH 020 8875 7999 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Dulwich

£346 PER WEEK

An immaculate one bedroom ground floor flat with its own private entrance and rear patio garden. The flat has wood flooring throughout and a well fitted and equipped kitchen. Vestry Road is situated close to Camberwell High Street with its large selection of improving bars, restaurants and independent shops.

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BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

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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

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DAVID FERNANDES MATTHEW COFFEY S ales Manager, Jack son s Est ate Agent s

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y pathway into the M property market was not the most unequivocal route that one would expect.

Having grown up in London, I took the plunge into higher education and studied Biochemistry at the University of Manchester. I came out of this experience not only with a BSc with Honours degree but a resolute certainty that science was not a career I wanted to pursue. After speaking to numerous graduate recruiters, I happened upon a trainee sales negotiator position in Dulwich Village by chance. The rest is history. A career in estate agency; not something I set out to accomplish in life, but now a passion I can’t see myself without.

I was fortunate enough to be trained by a veteran of the trade who passed over his wealth of knowledge and exuberance to my younger self – an initiation into estate agency that has made me the property consultant I am today. It is for this reason that I have come to find myself a promising career with Jacksons.

Their personal approach very much reflects the traditions I was taught with: listening to a client’s needs and building a strong rapport based on trust, exquisite

I AM PROUD TO WORK FOR A COMPANY THAT INSTILS IN THEIR STAFF THE PERSONAL SERVICE THAT OUR CLIENTS DESERVE MATTHEW

service and outstanding results.

What I love about Dulwich the most is that the area is built on a foundation supported by the strength of its community, with many independent shops, restaurants and bars being run and sustained by local residents.

The property isn’t too bad either.

In recent years, the market has flourished and prices have soared, leaving Dulwich a hotspot for buyers and renters alike and appropriately acknowledged by the Sunday Times as one of the top places to live in Britain.

MATTHEW

aving grown up and spent the entirety of my life in South East London, I consider myself stalwart property consultant who has lived through the recent peaks and troughs of the market. Many generations before me have passed down countless tales of how things used to be in the old days when East H

Dulwich and Peckham were completely different areas.

Through these, I have experienced how the demographic of the area has dramatically changed over the years and witnessed it’s restoration. Independent establishments have given Dulwich a new lease of life.

Having attended school in Lewisham, I made the decision to leave education at the tender age of 17 and venture into the world of employment. About 8 years ago, after a successful stint as a broker in the City, I found myself looking for a new challenge and took up a role as a lettings negotiator. I haven’t looked back and now find myself the Lettings Manager for one of London’s fastest growing estate agencies.

I take pride in my work and am proud to work for a company that instils in their staff the personal service that our clients deserve.

A passion for properties isn’t something I was born with, more a hobby that has slowly but surely been integrated into my every day life. I still to this day have endless debates with my father over the property market. As a father myself, I look forward to the day my son disputes my impeccable knowledge in the same way. u

David Fernandes / 020 8875 7999 / David.Fernandes@jacksonsestateagents.com Matthew Coffey / 020 8875 7999 / Matthew.Coffey@jacksonsestateagents.com

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COURT LANE SE21 £3,750,000

Joint Sole Agents

GIA of 3,665 sq ft ( 340.48 sq m ) . Superb accommodation over 4 floors with large kitchen and breakfast/dining room, family sitting room, sep WC on lower ground floor, utility room, games room/gym. Drawing room, music room/3rd reception, cloakroom/WC, boot room. 6 bedrooms include Principle bedroom suite with walk in wardrobe and large en suite bathroom/WC. Bedroom 6 ( d ressing room/nursery or study ) adjacent to main bedroom. 4 further double bedrooms 1 of which has en suite shower room & WC. Family bathroom/WC.

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£1,999,500

REDBERRY GROVE SE26

Sole Agents

Elegant Victorian semi-detached family house built c.1864 and substantially extended to a total of c.3,908 sq ft ( 363.1 sq m ) by the addition of an Amdega conservatory and a 2 storey side extension which now provides a self-contained 1 bedroom maisonnette annexe. Situated in a conservation area, the property retains much of its period features and character. The house offers 6 bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, office, study area, storage areas, walk-inlarder, off-street parking & garden. EPC Rating ( E )

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Sole Agents

Edwardian family house located on a very popular residential road in North Dulwich. Arranged over 3 floors, this house extends to approx. 2,737 sq ft ( 2 54.3 sq m ) and is in beautiful order throughout. The property has 2 reception rooms and a stunning kitchen/dining room opening onto a South-East facing rear garden which measures approx. 58 ” x22 ’ 10 ” ( 17.68m x 6.96m ) . In total there are 6 bedrooms and 2 bath/shower rooms.

EPC Rating ( E )

£1,595,000

Joint Sole Agents

Detached contemporary family house in this private cul-de-sac just off Sydenham Park Road and ideally located for all the amenities of Forest Hill and Sydenham. The property has a GIA of 2,010 sq ft ( 186.6 sq m ) and there are 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms ( 1 en suite ) , reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, terrace, off street parking and garden 42 ’ 10 ” x 48 ’ 3 ” ( 1 3.05m x 14.70m ) . EPC Rating ( B )

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Elsie Road, SE22 8DX ÂŁ2,070 Per Month

60.61 sq metres, (652 sq ft.) Exceptional and ground breaking high quality new build flats setting new precedent for the Dulwich area. If you miss out on one of these flats, there are no others in the area to equal the specification. With useful external bike room, oak flooring with underfloor heating, LED spotlights, granite worktops and communal garden. Two double bedrooms, modern bathroom, and open plan fitted kitchen and lounge with bay window to the front, there is a door leading to a private front section of garden. Set to the edge of Dulwich Village, East Dulwich and Peckham Rye's Bellenden Road area, all offering a wide selection of shops, bars and a range of night life.

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High Trees Mansions, SE26 6RU ÂŁ499,950

58 Sq Metres (628 sq ft) Stunning first floor conversion flat set within an impressive mansion having been converted to a high standard within the last decade and benefiting from a lift, secure off street parking and well kept communal areas and grounds.

This two double bedroom flat has an En-suite shower room, modern bathroom and long entrance hallway leading to the open plan lounge and well fitted luxury kitchen, benefiting integrated appliances and granite worktops. There are high ceilings four full height double glazed sash windows bathing the room in light and offering wonderful views to Central London. Set within 5 minutes walk of Sydenham Hill BR station.

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Cinnamon wharf, Shad Thames SE1 Three bedroom penthouse for sale in Shad Thames Cinnamon Wharf is an exquisite riverside building set in a historic area of central London. The property includes three separate entertaining spaces providing a large double reception area and separate play room/den with two extremely spacious dual aspect terraces with views of the City, the Thames and the Shard, both of which have been stylishly designed and easily accessed. This wonderful penthouse apartment has been decorated to a very high standard and is presented immaculately throughout. EPC: D. Approximately 194.8 sq m (2,097 sq ft).

Guide price: £3,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge towerbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3589 2841

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

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Neo Bankside, Southwark SE1 A premium 15th floor four bedroom apartment A large stylish four bedroom apartment for sale in the award winning NEO Bankside development on the Southbank. Situated on the 15th floor, adjacent to the Tate Modern. This contemporary apartment features an open plan kitchen and reception room with floor to ceiling windows, four double bedrooms and four luxury bathrooms, kitchen, reception room and winter garden. EPC: B. Approximately 238.8 sq m (2,570 sq ft).

Guide price: £4,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/towerbridge towerbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3589 2841

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Calton Avenue, Dulwich Village SE21 Charming cottage in the heart of the village A lovely two bedroom, two bathroom period house ideally located for all the amenities, shops and transport links of Dulwich Village. Master bedroom, further bedroom, family bedroom with separate shower, loft space, further bathroom, reception room, kitchen and dining room, conservatory leading to garden.

EPC: E. Approximately 93 sq m (1,033 sq ft).

Freehold

Guide price: £995,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/dulwich dulwichvillage@knightfrank.com 020 3463 0408

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Underhill Road, East Dulwich SE22 Fabulous family home A wonderful semi-detached house which has been stylishly and carefully refurbished throughout with impeccable taste and charm. Master bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing room with generous eaves storage, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, double reception room, study, open plan kitchen/dining room with pantry and utility room, guest WC, rear garden with shed, front garden with off street parking and storage shed.

EPC: D. Approximately 163 sq m (1,755 sq ft).

Freehold

Guide price: £1,200,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/dulwich dulwichvillage@knightfrank.com 020 3463 0408

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South Bank Tower, Southbank SE1 A immaculately presented two bedroom apartment The living space features a high specification kitchen and bathroom as well as extraordinary, panoramic views of London’s iconic skyline. Within the development itself, residents benefit from 5 star living, with a 24 hour concierge service and, from Spring 2016, access to a 20m swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, business lounge, private cinema and communal roof garden. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining and reception room. EPC: B. Approximately 81.4 sq m (904 sq ft).

Available furnished Guide price: £1,050 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/TBQ228881

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings towerbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3328 6549

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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To arrange a viewing or for further information please contact us: + 44 20 3589 2841 or towerbridge@knightfrank.com

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WOW-HAUS The ‘German spaceship’ has landed

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t would seem that we cannot get enough of Huf Haus, the pre-fabricated German homes made famous by the Channel 4 TV series Grand Designs.

The company recently built its 200th in the UK and yet, such popularity is hard to fathom. The Huf Haus does not fit the accepted norms for a classic new-build luxury home. As London’s leafier suburbs bear witness, these tend to be Georgian, Victorian or Arts-and-Crafts influenced designs.

Just how much the Huf Haus is a design departure can be seen at the company’s new showhouse overlooking the Brooklands motor racing circuit in Surrey.

It’s a fitting place to have built it – Huf Haus is the Audi of house building as the company delights in embracing both Vorsprung (‘progress’) as well as Technic.

The latest great leap forward, as featured within the show home, is insulation so efficient that the property has zero fuel bills, the company claims, helped by a heating system that runs off the power of melting ice.

The Huf Haus is also popular because it is so modular. Peter Huf, chief executive of the company, says: “The layout of the property safeguards absolute flexibility and while a family might outgrow a standard family home, the layout of the HUF accommodates growing families and their changing needs.”

But it’s the speed of their construction that has made the Huf Haus a growing trend. A traditional build can take a year or more and requires an architect, designer,

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planning consultant and an army of builders. A Huf Haus normally takes only a week to make watertight, 12 to 14 weeks to fit out and just a handful of technicians to build.

The company has been heading up Europe’s ‘pre-manufactured’ home revolution since the early 1960s and it now exports to China.

But Huf Haus got its big break here back in 2003 when Channel 4’s TV programme Grand Designs featured Greta and David Iredale, a retired couple who were building a four-bedroom Huf Haus in Waltonon-Thames.

Overnight the fortunes of the company were transformed, helped by presenter Kevin McCloud’s ecstatic marvelling over the ‘German spaceship’; its engineering quality; the ‘construction superheroes’ who put it up and the fact that it took just four days to build against a six-day schedule.

There is just one downside to the Huf Haus – the expense, which can work out more than a traditional build. While the entrylevel Huf Haus, the Modum, costs approximately £300,000 to build the bigger Huf Haus designs start at £500,000 – and that’s excluding the cost of the land.

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BRABOURNE GROVE, SE15 ÂŁ715,000 FREEHOLD

This is a great opportunity to buy a lovely three double bedroom period terraced house, situated a three min walk of the station in a quiet residential cul-de-sac in Nunhead SE15. Spacious and benefiting from real character, the kitchen has exposed brickwork, giving a farm-house feel to the property.

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FROM PAVEMENT TO PASTURE Words NI G EL L EW I S

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V programmes like Channel 4’s Escape to the Country like to make out that Londoners of a certain age all hanker after a country bolthole and a pair of Hunter wellies.

While it’s true for some, data from removals website ReallyMoving. com suggests that for others it’s

done in stages. Firstly it’s a more modest relocation out of central London into areas that are part rural, rather than all-in Barbour.

Rob Houghton, the website’s chief executive, says that the KT postcodes are the most popular with South London first-time escapees. So, what sort of value do these areas offer?

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if, for example, you live in Battersea and move to Worcester Park then on average you’ll pay 35% less. u

To be found north side of the A3, New Malden are coming back into fashion as high prices in neighbouring Wimbledon force many people to look further afield to places such as Raynes Park and New Malden. It offers incredible value if you’re selling a flat in SW and looking to upgrade, for example. While a two-bedroom flat in Wandsworth sells on average for £679,301 you can buy a three-bedroom house in New Malden for just £571,131. u

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Like New Malden, Worcester Park offers fast trains into central London but property that’s substantially cheaper. It takes just 28 minutes to get from Worcester Park to Waterloo but

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Plaxtol, Sevenoaks, Kent Guide Price £1,425,000 An exceptionally well presented, spacious, executive home in a picturesque village. Arranged over three floors, the property’s impressive features include oak and stone flooring, a panelled staircase with galleried landing and a recent high specification refurbishment of the master en suite. EPC:C

Oxted, Surrey Guide Price £1,000,000 Within a prestigious period building and walking distance of Limpsfield Village, an impressive 3 bedroom, ground floor apartment of approx. 2,476 sq ft of spacious living space with private terracing, a designated garage and set in landscaped communal gardens of approx. 4 acres.

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Cowden, Kent Guide Price £1,450,000 In a rural setting of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with views over adjoining countryside, a substantial 8 bedroom detached period country house of character and now with scope for some improvement. EPC:F

Leigh, Kent Guide Price £1,675,000 Situated on the edge of the popular village of Leigh, a handsome 5 bedroom early Victorian house of character with elegant accommodation arranged over two floors and set within delightful gardens and grounds, in total approximately 1.36 acres. EPC: E

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Rotherfield, East Sussex Guide Price £2,49 5,000 An exceptional, superbly presented and spacious 6 bedroom detached country house built about twelve years ago in a distinctive Georgian style, standing on high ground on the village outskirts with outstanding views. About 9 acres. EPC:D

Tunbridge Wells, Kent Guide Price £1,49 5,000 A handsome double fronted 6 bedroom detached Edwardian house with substantial, versatile and very well presented accommodation situated in a popular convenient location within close proximity of both the town centre and the grammar schools. EPC:F

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Tunbridge Wells, Kent Guide Price £1,995,000 Situated only about 150 metres from the famous Pantiles this substantial detached Victorian house sits in a private elevated position with far reaching views and houses many fine period features. The accommodation is both spacious and versatile and currently includes a 3 bedroom apartment. EPC: E

Rotherfield, East Sussex Guide Price £1,9 9 5,000 Situated at the edge of the village, enjoying lovely south facing views over its own land and beyond, a substantial Sussex style farmhouse of character set amidst gardens and grounds in excess of 15 acres including excellent garaging and some outbuildings. EPC: E

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FAMOUS PLACES

London hides a plethora of celebrity homes. These are the most recent to come on the market Words NI G EL L EWI S

HACKNEY PAD HAS A SHOT AT FAME

f this apartment in Hackney seems familiar it’s because the property has been a regular backdrop for music videos, adverts and magazine shoots. Its most famous visitor has been Beyoncé who filmed a music video here with Destiny’s Child.

Other celebrity appearances here have included George Michael, exEngland footballer Paul Gascoigne and TV presenter Gloria Hunniford.

McDonalds, Burger King and Samsung have also all filmed adverts within the two-bedroom, two-storey apartment.

It’s in a peaceful cobbled courtyard with secure gated offstreet parking and is on the market for £1.1m. u Urban Spaces 0208 022 6599 urbanspaces.co.uk

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red-brick and terracotta exteriors, and enormous windows.

Designed in 1891 for ‘bachelor artists’, each property in St Paul’s Studios has a bedroom, reception area and a bathroom on the ground floor for the artist, and a scullery, kitchen and bedroom in the basement for a housekeeper. Hers is now on the market for £1.4m and in need of complete renovation. It even has the long ballet mirror Fonteyn installed during her time there to perfect her posture. u featherstoneleigh 0207 381 0319 featherstoneleigh.co.uk

IT EVEN HAS THE LONG BALLET MIRROR FONTEYN INSTALLED DURING HER TIME THERE

FLAT WITH A KIND OF MAGIC

ext year will be the 25th anniversary of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury’s death, but his fellow band members are still working hard to keep the band’s legacy alive.

And no more so than drummer Roger Taylor who recently played at the Milton Keynes National Bowl with the Foo Fighters, as well as running his own tribute band, The Queen Extravaganza, which is about to tour the US. But during the band’s 1980s heyday Taylor lived in this apartment in Wapping, East London.

The huge four-bedroom property, which is within a former Victorian tea warehouse, has tasteful wood floors, exposed original timber beams, cast iron columns and Gothic arch windows.

With views over the Thames, Oliver’s Wharf is in the Pier Head Conservation area, half a mile downstream of Tower Bridge and St Katharine Docks, has a roof terrace, concierge, private parking and is on the market for £3.95m. u Knight Frank 0203 393 5951 knightfrank.co.uk

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WHERE FONTEYN GOT TO THE POINTE

he late Margot Fonteyn remains one of ballet’s greatest stars after her dancing partnership with Rudolf Nureyev during the 1960s. And her former home and dance studio in Baron’s Court is now for sale.

She was the Royal Ballet’s prima ballerina until she retired and later was given the title of Prima Ballerina Assoluta. Her former home has plenty of artistic connections. It’s on a row of eight Arts and Crafts-era artists’ studios with tall chimneys,

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DOESN’T LOOK LIKE A LEGO HOUSE, ED?

inger songwriter Ed Sheeran may own a £2m house in the US next door to his pal Taylor Swift and a farm near his home town of Framlingham in Suffolk, but the unassuming musician is now rumoured to be looking for a London pad too.

He was set to view a £6.55m triplex penthouse apartment at the grade I-listed St Pancras Chambers in King’s Cross, no doubt attracted to its central location and huge size.

Covering 3,077sq ft, it’s got a mezzanine level and dramatic 44ft high ceilings. Luxury features include oak flooring and hi-tech ceilings with original wooden beams, while two of its three bedrooms are set within the building’s Gothic towers and feature marble tiling.

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CLAPTON BOUGHT HIS FRENCH HOME AS AN ANTIDOTE TO LIFE ON THE ROAD

One of 67 apartments in the building, it’s serviced by the 5 star Marriott Renaissance Hotel, and has a porter and leisure suite for its highearning residents.

Knight Frank 0203 553 7531 knightfrank.co.uk

SOMEWHERE TO LAY DOWN, SALLY?

f you’ve ever dreamed of having a bolt hole in the south of France to escape London and are an ardent fan of Eric Clapton then the two come together in this stone farmhouse in Provence.

Despite turning 70 this year Clapton shows no sign of slowing down, still playing gigs around the globe and recently released an album. But getting away from it all obviously helps too, and the multi-millionaire musician is able to

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do just that in his various homes in Venice beach, Surrey, Antigua and, until recently, this one.

He bought the ten-bedroom, ninebathroom home near the village of Nans les Pins 12 years ago for wife Melia McEnery and family as an antidote to life on the road and in the studio, but told the Sunday Times he no longer had the time to appreciate it.

Set in more than ten acres, the property comes with a private tennis court, gated swimming pool, boules pitch and cinema room, while in an annexe there’s two large independent guest rooms, both with en-suite bathrooms. It’s on the market for €2.95m (around £2.18m). u Home-Hunts +33 (0) 970 44 66 43 home-hunts.com

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A FRESH APPROACH TO ESTATE AGENCY

DROITWICH CLOSE, SE26 £524,950

Perched proudly on the top floor of this well maintained private block you’ll find this spacious, super bright, three bed pad with a tasteful modern finish and panoramic views over leafy Kent.

You’re spoilt rotten for internal storage with plenty of wardrobe space, a substantial loft AND there’s a garage too! On a clear day you can spy over the North Downs - it’s simply delightful.

NUNHEAD 17 Nunhead Green, SE15 3QQ nun@woosterstock.co.uk 020 7952 0595

SYDENHAM 110 Kirkdale, SE26 4BG syd@woosterstock.co.uk 020 8613 0060

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SUDBOURNE ROAD, SW2 ÂŁ1,495,000

Simply lovely from start to finish, you’ll be smitten by this impressive semi-detached four/five bedroom Victorian beauty, boasting four bathrooms/shower rooms (one for every floor) and generous bright living space. Bagging yourself a property like this on Sudbourne Road leaves you also perfectly placed for the countless social pursuits of Clapham and Brixton and the highly rated Sudbourne and Corpus Christi Primary Schools. The street itself is tree lined, residential, very

quiet and within walking distance from the lively atmosphere, services and connections of Brixton centre, with its cool vibe and buzzing market and village, Clapham High Street and the calmer elegant flare of Abbeville Road. Clapham Common and the marvellous rolling hills of Brockwell Park are also just a short walk.

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A FRESH APPROACH TO ESTATE AGENCY

ALBANY ROAD, SE5 ÂŁ495,000

Silverthorne Lofts is situated within a gated development in the north of Camberwell and on the boundary with Walworth - the heart of London’s most ambitious regeneration project. This beautifully converted Victorian school delivers modern living at its best with typical period

features and private parking. This ground floor, generous one bedroom living space comes complete with a mezzanine level, dividing its charm.

Inside are high ceilings, solid original floors and two stunning arched windows.

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SYDENHAM 110 Kirkdale, SE26 4BG syd@woosterstock.co.uk 020 8613 0060

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CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD, SE5 £1,100,000

We’ve found you a really special flat fronted four bedroom Georgian gem! Built in 1825 and boasting a wealth of sympathetic charm, the house sprawls over four elegant floors - each more stylish than the last. The decor is just perfect - dulcet walls shades, top notch fittings and uncomplicated clean lines. The accommodation comprises four bedrooms, reception, kitchen/diner, shower room and bathroom. Any

contemporary additions have been executed respecting the integrity of the period. A house for all seasons and soirees! Location wise you’re within a comfortable stroll of Oval where you’ll get a zone 2 Northern Line hither thither. Camberwell and it’s healthy list of eateries is equidistant in the other direction and you’re moments from the very lovely Myatt’s Field Park.

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Sydenham the Home of Uniplan Since 1975

LUCILLE HOUSE PARK COURT, SE26

PANMURE ROAD, SE26

This chic two bedroom modernist apartment offers enchanting views of the landscaped lawns and the handsome interior can only be admired. Light flows into the property offering a beautiful space to live and work. It’s impossible not to fall in love with one of our most beautiful homes.

Superb three bedroom semi – detached family home offered fully furnished. Finished to the highest standard, two large receptions, stunning bathroom and off street parking available, just a short distance to Sydenham and Forest Hill Rail station.

£424,995

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ADAMSRILL ROAD, SE26

KANGLEY BRIDGE ROAD, SE26

A harmonious sanctuary, this Victorian home offers both space and period features throughout. Practical features include huge attic space, shared off-street parking and garden. Tucked away, this gem lies only a short walk away from Sydenham rail station.

Dazzling three bedroom Victorian home featuring modern and tasteful decor throughout. Modern, yet homely, the property is located minutes away from the buzzing Sydenham High Street. It’s essential to view in order to appreciate this wonderfully maintained house.

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“Against Captain’s Orders” and the “Lost lending library”. This helps promote creative writing and bring the curriculum to life for the children” “Against Captain’s Orders” was a Punchdrunk Theatre Company interactive production that helped develop the children’s creative writing and history. It was a huge success last year and ran at the National Maritime Museum over the summer. This year St William of York Catholic Primary School will be working directly with the theatre company to create a new show that will tour many other London schools, once complete.

Pedder are also pleased to support William of York’s Christmas fair which will be on the 6th December.

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ast year St William of York Catholic Primary School on Brockley Rise completed a £50,000 refurbishment of their school playground, to provide a multisports facility to promote team games, fitness and health. £20,000 was raised by the School Association with Pedder Property being the largest corporate sponsor, generously providing almost £3000 through their estate board sponsorship scheme. The balance was provided

by Sports England.

Headteacher Sharon Lynch said, “We are very pleased to have the support of Pedder. As a small school it makes a significant

WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO HAVE THE SUPPORT OF PEDDER. AS A SMALL SCHOOL IT MAKES A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE difference to our fundraising.

The children are enjoying the new sports activities. Fit and healthy children perform better in class. By involving all children in sports we aim to develop healthy habits from an early age.

We are pleased that Pedder are able to continue their support. This year, we are working on a very exciting new venture with the Punchdrunk Theatre Company after the success of their productions

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ST ANTHONY’S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR

ABOVE "AGAINST CAPTAIN'S ORDERS", NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

2 8 t h No v e m b e r his year’s Christmas Fair T looks to build on the success of last year’s new stalls and will include: • Kids Zone – Children only area where they can buy & wrap presents for their friends, families or carers.

• Santa and his elves will be in situ in their Grotto • Face Painting, Nail art and Glitter tattoos • Christmas craft making • 100 boards with lots of prizes up for grabs from local businesses • Games and festive fun.

Pedder are pleased to provide the top raffle prize which is an iPad Mini 2, as well as boards to help raise awareness of the event and funds for the school. ◆ pedderproperty.com

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Upland Road, East Dulwich £1,169,950 A beautiful 4 bedroom home with double reception, spacious eat-in kitchen, private rear garden, cellar and OSP. EPC E.

Please contact our East Dulwich Office on 020 8299 3721

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Spurgeon Avenue, Upper Norwood £1,695,000 Freehold An incredibly spacious five double bedroom detached house occupying a generous corner plot on a private road, boasting stunning views over South London and beyond. Offering in excess of 3,700 sq ft of accommodation, the current owners have remodelled and upgraded to an exceptional specification throughout. EPC: D.

Please call our Crystal Palace office: 020 8670 7160

South Croxted Road, Dulwich Village £1,200,000 Very attractive semi-detached Victorian family house for sale situated on this popular residential road in close proximity to Dulwich Village. The property offers spacious and well presented accommodation comprising of 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room and utility room.

Excellent potential to extend. EPC: E.

Please call our Dulwich Village office: 020 8299 0922

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Devonshire Road, Forest Hill £575, 000 A spacious four bedroom split level Victoria conversion. Arranged over two floors, the property comprises a large open plan kitchen, reception room, spacious bathroom and four double bedrooms of which the master benefits from en suite. The property also benefits from off street parking. EPC: D.

Please call our Forest Hill office: 020 8314 4070

Eastlake Road, Camberwell £1,299,950 The ground floor comprises a reception room with an imposing shopfront. Downstairs contains the kitchen/diner and courtyard with steps to the garden. The first floor holds the master bedroom and bathroom with 3 further bedrooms, bathroom and a loft on the second floor. Located close to Loughborough Junction. EPC:E.

Please call our Herne Hill office: 0207 738 5926

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Always on the level

Longton Avenue, Sydenham £1,250,000 A 1920’s semi detached house comprising lounge, kitchen/dining/family room just shy of 30ft with concertina doors onto a west facing garden. Upstairs are four bedrooms, two ensuite, a family bathroom and a master suite with dressing area, ensuite and a Juliette balcony. Situated opposite Wells Park.

EPC: E.

Please call our Sydenham office: 020 8659 0220

Lanercost Road, Tulse Hill £1,350,000 A substantial 5 bedroom semi detached family house, for sale on one of the most sought after roads in Tulse Hill. The property offers a sense of grandeur and excellent proportions throughout. In need of modernisation, this property offers fantastic potential while retaining original period features. EPC: F.

Please call our West Norwood office: 020 8670 9008

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Park Hall Road £1,600 PCM fees apply

Norwood Road £1,600 PCM fees apply

A beautifully presented two bedroom apartment to rent in West Dulwich. The apartment boasts a delightful reception room with heaps of character.

Available end October unfurnished. EPC: D.

A 2 bedroom top floor flat comprises an open plan reception/ kitchen room. The property has been recently refurbished and is located between Herne Hill and Tulse Hill stations. EPC: D.

Please call our Dulwich Village office: 0208 299 0922

Please call our Herne Hill office: 0207 738 5926

Copleston Road, Peckham Rye £1,700 PCM fees apply

Oak Grove Road, Anerley £1,800 PCM fees apply

A beautifully presented two bedroom first floor maisonette with open plan living room / kitchen and a recently re-fitted bathroom.

EPC: D.

A superb 3 bedroom end of terrace house with drive in Anerley. Finished to a high standard throughout. Part-furnished.

EPC: D.

Please call our East Dulwich office: 020 8299 3721

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No guesswork, no tricks

Trilby Road, Forest Hill £2,800 PCM fees apply

Homecroft Road, Sydenham £1,600 PCM fees apply

Newly refurbished four bedroom property arranged over three floors. Benefits from polished work surfaces, under floor heating, bespoke Spanish tiling and a low maintenance rear garden. EPC: E.

A four double bedroom house offering a through lounge, extended kitchen/dining/family room, bathroom, ensuite shower room and rear garden.

Close to Sydenham rail. EPC: E.

Please call our Forest Hill office: 020 8314 4070

Please call our Sydenham office: 020 8659 0220

Elmcourt Road, West Norwood £1,400 PCM fees apply

Church Road, Upper Norwood £1,475 PCM fees apply

A beautifully presented large 1 bedroom ground floor, period conversion garden flat on a quiet residential road in Tulse Hill. Decorated throughout with high ceilings and original features. EPC: E.

A brand new 2 bedroom flat in the heart of SE19 to rent. Comprises spacious open plan integrated kitchen, contemporary bathroom, hard wood flooring & high ceilings. EPC: B.

Please call our West Norwood office: 020 8670 9008

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Haywards Mews, Brockley Prices starting from £670,000 Eight 3&4 bedroom detached houses, classically styled and finished to a high standard in a private gated development based in Brockley; a short walk from Crofton Park railway station, which provides direct connections in to London, the City and the West End.

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Pakefeild Mews, Streatham Prices starting from £995,000 An exclusive development of six 5 bedroom homes with 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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Dickens House, Crystal Palace Prices starting from ÂŁ340,000 A conversion of one of the last remaining large Victorian mansion residences in Crystal Palace, Dickens House provides a collection of exceptional 1 & 2 bedroom apartments located just a short walk from the Crystal Palace Triangle.

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