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08 ABSOLUTELY LOVES What we’re coveting this month

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WHAT’S ON

Diary dates for August

ON YER BIKE

Charity cycling event Prudential RideLondon is back again for a weekend of spinning fun

KIT HARINGTON

We sit down with the Game of Thrones and Spooks star to talk his television success

40 fa s h i o n

22 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL This month’s hottest trends and products

27 WARDROBE UPDATERS

Fashion editor Charlotte Adsett shares her secrets to instantly updating your look this summer

30 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Be transported to far away lands and exotic destinations with August’s hippie-luxe shoot

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y

40 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL Best beauty buys of the month

46 JOY RIDE

We’ve done the leg work and mapped out the best bike route for a perfect West London ride

Food & Drink

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Catherine Hales discovers Mauritius’ two sides

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74 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS New trends and colours for summer

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54 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL 58 URBAN FARMING

PROPERTY 98 PROPERTY NEWS

Elizabeth Hutton digs up the details on London’s increasing grow-your-own trend

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54 Top buys for little ones

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riting an editors letter can sometimes leave you stumped, which often leads me to wonder what the people reading it might be up to. Perhaps somebody is flicking through my magazine for the first time, admiring this months floral fashion shoot directed by our talented fashion editor, Charlotte Adsett. Or maybe someone is sitting in their local salon reading our interesting feature on farming in the city and getting inspired to separate the curds from the whey and make some cheese at home.

Some may already be familiar with our magazines, so could be flicking forward to our monthly regulars, which are crammed with fashion, beauty and interior news and trends.

Our new monthly men’s page is worth a read too, page 37. Compiled by our new men’s editor, Teo van den Broeke

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(who is also the senior style editor at British Esquire) this month is all about the rise of the sneaker. Clearly preoccupied with stylish men, on page 16 we have spoken with British actor of the moment Kit Harington, following the dramatic end of season five Game of Thrones. While on page 46 I have tailored the ideal cycle route around West London for a perfect al fresco day out.

Wherever you are, I hope you enjoy this issue as much as I have enjoyed pulling it together. u

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BLING RING

This 9kt gold ring by Zara Simon sees the iconic skyline of London wrapped around your finger. Made to order, this is a beautifully crafted piece to treasure. £1,430; avenue32.com

SEASIDE SILHOUETTES

Shot by the great Michelangelo di Battista, whose work has been in Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and GQ (among others), Blugirl’s latest campaign sees model Misha Hart play down by the British seaside.

With a mix of pattern and texture, this season’s collection is both boyish and romantic. blugirl.it

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ABSOLUTELY / LOVES FEMININE FANCY

This dreamy campaign sees the dark black setting softened by delicate flowers and light reflecting mirrors. All of which complement the rich embroidery of the dresses to a tee. blumarine.com

LOVELY LIGHT

This brilliant pendant bulb by Ladies & Gentleman Studio features a series of stacked beads that come custommade with as many tiers as you want. goodhoodstore.com

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Squinting is never chic. Protect your eyes from the summer sun with these playful Prada sunnies. It’s no coincidence their retro frame looks great by the pool. £245; matchesfashion.com

DEEP BLUE

With a slim stiletto heel and chunky angle strap, these velvet sandals are impeccably designed. But we’d expect nothing less from Gianvito Rossi, he is Italian after all. £520; brownsfashion.com

RETRO TIME

The fact that this watch is designed for men won’t stop us from wearing it on our wrists. Inspired by the chic style of the Fifties this minimalistic watch is a meticulously crafted timepiece. degrisogono.com

PERFECT POUCH

Small enough to carry with you on a night out but big enough for all of your necessities (phone, keys, lipstick, Oyster card) this pouch, designed by London Edit, is what we’ll be carrying around this summer. £88; wolfandbadger.com

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OF ALL THE THEATRES Humphrey Bogart. Ingrid Bergman. One of pop culture’s most iconic films, Casablanca (1942), will be brought to life this August at the Royal Opera House when the on-screen drama is amplified by Cinematic Sinfonia’s accompanying performance. Sounds like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. roh.org.uk

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MAD SCIENCE 17- 2 1 Au g u s t O2 S hepherds Bush Empire ad Science has been busy all year M creating a whole new set of mega marvellous, mind-blowing experiments in its kids summer camps. From forensics to fluorescence, there’s nothing left undiscovered. u Strand On The Green Junior School, Thames Road, W4; madscience.org

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POP-UP PAINTING 2 1 Au g u s t L e Pa i n Q u o ti di e n ap into your artistic side T and let Le Pain Quotidien’s French atmosphere whisk you away to Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny, France. Explore the way of the 20th century Impressionist, and recreate this iconic Monet painting, Bridge Over a Pond of Waterlilies while enjoying fine French music, wine and antipasti.

The best part? No experience is needed, just don’t forget to bring your imagination with you. ◆ 214 Chiswick High Rd, W4; popuppainting.com

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Presented by Woven Voices, a company which seeks to utilise the transformative power of the performing arts, Bruises explores the still hugely taboo topic of sex work by following the story of two young women who make a failed attempt to start afresh.

Fantastically playful yet truly thought-provoking.

20 August T he Bull’s Hea d ringing you the energetic B funk sounds of the 70s and 80s, this band comprising seven hugely passionate musicians has written, toured, and played with, well, just about everyone.

From Paul McCartney, U2 and Elton John, to George Michael, Robbie Williams and Bob Marley, these music legends are simply the tip of the iceberg of Groove Warriors’ impressive portfolio. ◆ 373 Lonsdale Road, SW13; geronimo-inns.co.uk

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH

SARAH RICHARDSON rts Club Charitable Trust Award winner Sarah Richardson has built up quite an impressive portfolio from her Chiswick home; achievements such as featuring in the Mall Galleries’ Royal Society of Portrait Painters in 2011 have aided in her triumph. Her most recent piece, a captivating portrait of the very eminent journalist, Katharine Whitehorn CBE, is the

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latest in a long line of successes. Studying Art at Saint Martin’s School of Art in the early 70s, the founding member of the Lots Road Group has a precise yet experimental style, where bold brushstrokes and an earthy palette tell the stories of her subjects wonderfully. ◆ Burlington Lane, W4; chgt.org.uk

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ON YER BIKE As August rolls in so, too, does charity cycling event Prudential RideLondon. So don your helmet and get involved Wo r d s s t e p h a n i e k i n g

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ow’s that Cyclists passing through summer Surrey in 2014's Prudential fitness routine RideLondon-Surrey 100 going? If, like us, yours is it’s a little less than iron-clad, August’s Prudential RideLondon should be adequate inspiration. The weekend-long ‘Festival of Cycling’, started by the Mayor of London, is a recordbreaking cycling event that saw the 2014 race raise over £10 million for charity. With traffic-free roads guarenteed for the 95,000+ people who are expected to participate, this is truly a Chemmy Alcott, former Olympic racing race for those of all fitness levels. cyclist Chris Boardman and Olympic rowing champion Tim Foster compete.

This year defending champion Adam Blythe (GBR) and sprinter Andre Greipel (GER) are confirmed attendees. plit into five events the weekend has something for everyone: S from the Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle, a leisurely, family-friendly inner London ride, to the chance for he London-Surrey races take Olympic cyclists-to-be to race each other their riders through leafy T in the Prudential RideLondon Grand Prix, residential streets, country roads or the opportunity for avid handcyclists and rolling hillsides. Commencing in to participate in the Prudential Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, RideLondon Handcycle Classic. Urban competitors pedal through the City and spinners can test their fitness in the head west, travelling past Hammersmith, Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100, as Chiswick and Richmond Park. Cyclists they join other amateur and experienced then journey south and tackle the route’s cyclists to complete a 100 mile course biggest ascent, Leith Hill. The descent to akin to that taken by Team GB in the Dorking provides a well-earned recovery London 2012 Olympics. Cycling fans can period, as riders gear up (or down, as also watch their sporting heroes in the they case may be) for Box Hill’s worldPrudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic, a famous winding roads. The final leg of the 125 mile race in which famous faces such race involves a northern route through as British World Cup alpine skier Leatherhead and Kingston, and then past

THE RACES

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London’s iconic landmarks before a sprint down The Mall for a Buckingham Palace photo finish.

GET INVOLVED ant to take part?

Luckily for you it’s not too late to sign up. Help raise money for charity and accept the personal challenge of Prudential RideLondon’s events. But for those who can’t quite fathom a 100 mile ride early on a Sunday, there’s plenty of other ways to get involved. The biggest is, of course, spectating. Though the official spectator map is yet to be finalised, the race will have several vantage points to view your favourite sports personalities, not to mention several locations from which to support your competing family and friends. In addition to the activities held around London, Dorking will be hosting a range of bike-based entertainment: see all of the RideLondon-Surrey action unfold on a giant screen showing BBC’s live coverage; refuel from a morning of cheering with local food and drink stalls serving up tasty sustenance; and entertain the kids with children’s activities on offer.

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GAME CHANGER Game of Thrones star Kit Harington gives us the scoop on swapping the sword for a gun Wo r d s F E R G U S E W B A N k

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Bridging the gap between swordsman and spy is a supporting role in James Kent’s Testament of Youth, a movie based on the memoirs of legendary pacifist Vera Britain. In the film, Harington plays her first love, Roland Leighton, a poet and scholar who dies at just 20 years old on the battlefields. Young and naïve with short-cropped hair, his character is almost unrecognisable from real-life Harington who, for now, must wear his Jon Snow mane out of strict contractual obligation.

While his hair remains long, his lips must stay sealed. Bound to secrecy by the producers, discussing Game of Thrones in any detail is dangerous territory. “It’s a hell of a thing to talk about when you’re trying to excite people about it but not give anything away,” he says, rubbing his temples wearily as he labours over what must be an oft-repeated disclaimer.

“We’ve been sat down by HBO and warned what we can and cannot say, which really leaves a very small window.

It’s literally terrifying!”

Remaining tight-lipped is a price worth paying for what the role has brought him.

It’s undeniable that, despite his significant acting chops, the other role Harington has taken on is that of heartthrob.

ame of Thrones is unavoidable. Whether you’re a fan who’s (SPOILER ALERT) still in mourning over Ygritte’s untimely demise or someone who will kill the next person to utter the phrase ‘You know nothing, Jon Snow’, there’s no denying it’s a phenomenon.

Like Breaking Bad and Orange is the New Black, Game of Thrones has joined a legion of shows with an incredibly vocal and dedicated fanbase that has launched their stars to stratospheric fame. Kit Harington is one such star, whose life has been changed dramatically by George R. R. Martin’s fantasy behemoth and to the softly spoken, Worcester-bred actor, the whole thing has come as a bit of a shock.

Roles have flooded in since his small screen debut in 2011, with a small part in the yet to be released Seventh Son, opposite Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore and the lead in the epic Pompeii, which covered some familiar ground for Harington who looks at home with a sword in his hand. Keen to shed this image, however, the young actor’s most recent film role is set in World War I and there isn’t a sword in sight.

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ARTS & CULTURE / INTERVIEW For many viewers, Jon Snow’s husky voice, soulful eyes and brooding demeanour have made him a fan favourite. This popularity was cemented last season with Snow’s adventures beyond the Wall (the dividing line between the uncivilised Wildling territory and the rest of the North of Westeros) which lead him to Ygritte, the smouldering Night Watchmen’s first love.

If Harington stripping off in a cave wasn’t enough to ensure HARINGTON STRIKES A POSE IN POMPEII legendary status, the tragic moment when Ygritte was killed leaving Jon Snow heartbroken did the job. The fact that he and Rose Leslie, the actress who portrayed Ygritte, are a real life on-again, off-again couple just adds to the intrigue.

Now in the middle of producing the fifth season, Game of Thrones draws millions of devoted fans around the world. As its popularity has snowballed, Harington has been able to pay off student debts and important to step out and do something purchase his North London flat – also that was more character-driven.” known as ‘The Flat That Thrones Built’.

This wasn’t helped by Pompeii which None of this seems to have diminshed was, unfortunately, a critical disaster and Harington’s enthusiasm and excitement which didn’t do Harington any favours. however. Indeed, working with Bridges However, it seems redemption is at and Moore in Seventh Son, Harington was hand: the young actor’s performance careful not to appear star-struck. “I was in Testament of Youth has done much stunned by the fact it was the first time to shake off this failure. He looks they’d been in the same film together unrecognisable in his role as a 19-year-old since The Big Lebowski, which is one of my soldier in a film that movingly portrays all-time favourite films,” the actor smiles. the horrors of war and the harrowing “It’s weird how that worked out; years ago loss of a generation. Vera Britain’s is a I was watching them as Maude and The tale that Harington studied at school and, Dude, now I’m in a movie with them!” being familiar with the poetry of the First Sharing the screen with such highly World War, he found himself researching revered actors undoubtedly marks an for the part with a vested interest. “I had important juncture in Harington’s career. read Testament of Youth the book, but The film is one that he cites as “an I had never read the letters,” he says. incredible learning experience”, albeit “Letters from a Lost Generation is literally within a genre he hopes he can begin to the back and forth of letters between distance himself from. As a fantasy film, the actor’s place in Seventh Son poses the risk of a certain typecastcasting the actor is eager to avoid: the sword that has sat so comfortably in his hand throughout Game of Thrones has become a doubleedged one for the actor.

“People see you in these parts and they say ‘he’s doing well in this, he’d therefore be good in my period piece’,” he admits.

“As good as some of these movies were, I didn’t want to be that person.

“The industry still sees me now as something I’d never have predicted – as an action hero, in the Jon Snow mould.

So, I have to find other things for my own HARINGTON AS JON SNOW, HIS BREAKOUT ROLE IN GAME OF THRONES sanity, to break out of it. For me it was

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Roland and Vera as well as her brother, Edward. That gave me a huge insight into who these people were.

“I've been to the war graves in Northern France twice and you only have to walk around to see the majority who died were 20 or 21. I even came across a grave of a 15-year-old. That never escaped me, their youth. It is poignant, how innocent these young men were.”

Testament of Youth does a fine job of highlighting the sense of misplacement that existed during the war in a country so driven by notions of the greater good and the need for national heroism. Swept up in the romanticism of being a hero, Harington’s character becomes committed to a cause that, ultimately, he begins to disbelieve.

This may sound like familiar territory to those who have been following Jon Snow’s journey this season and yet, the two performances remain entirely separate from one another. At no point do you expect a White Walker to appear on the fields of the Somme.

Though, for some audiences, the sword may look more natural than the gun, Harington’s role in Testament of Youth, as well as the more contemporary Spooks, points to an actor more than capable of leaving Westeros behind. Its the rest of the world that may have a little more trouble letting go...u

T H E LOW D OW N His leg was in a cast for season three of Game of Thrones Has a fear of flying and of video games but loves horror films Kit was named after playwright Christopher Marlowe His career started with a role in War Horse in the West End His latest role is in James Kent’s Testament Of Youth Had to wear a wig for season one of Game Of Thrones Wanted to be a journalist when he was younger

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loggers fawn over it; celebrities to wear it; and us, we B clamour just simply want to get our hands on it. Self-portrait, the luxury womenswear label founded in 2013 by Han Chong, is technically an emerging brand; but with such a refined aesthetic and such a clearly defined vision, self-portrait appears as established as the Valentinos and Elie Saabs of this world.

The Central Saint Martins alumnus enrobes names such as Reese Witherspoon, Miranda Kerr and Rachel McAdams; yet its figure-flattering cuts are for every shape.

Chong uses guipere lace, embroidery and layered textiles to celebrate the female form, where each piece is a veritable head-turner.

It is for this very reason that every occasion simply demands a self-portrait ensemble.

So with all of our diaries brimming with spring/summer weddings, consider self-portrait’s Pre-Fall ’15 collection your go-to brand. Pick from an array of semi sheer midi dresses, with underlays highlighting gingham and leaf patterns; culottes and co-ord tops with exaggerated box pleat peplums; and a colour palette of black, bordeaux, white and steel blue. With a self-portrait wedding wardrobe, you’ll look so good it will make the relatively miniscule price you pay (for a designer brand, that is) even sweeter. u

● SELF-PORTRAIT From, £140; self-portrait-studio.com

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Making Waves Melissa Odabash

If you are still looking for that dream swimsuit, bikini or kaftan for your summer holiday, then look no further than swimwear designer to the stars, Melissa Odabash. Melissa’s striking brights and trademark animal prints are a hit with the A-list including Kate Middleton, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kate Moss. melissaodabash.com

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BAGS OF STYLE Liberty Bags

of the best

Liberty London have updated their much loved ‘Iphis’ print handbag and accessories with a new embossed leather range.

From classic totes and backpacks, through to wallets and iPad cases – all available in a rainbow of colours – this is a seriously covetable collection.

‘Marlborough’ Large Leather Tote, £595; liberty.co.uk

SNAKESKIN Python is the animal print of the season

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THE HOT STEPPER

PICK

Paula Cademartori S hoes

One of our favourite handbag designers Paula Cademartori has recently launched her much anticipated shoe line, and we couldn’t be more in lust.

The ‘Lotus’ sandal combines intricate Italian craftsmanship and celebrates the namesake flower with laser cut detailing and lace up straps. From £740; paulacademartori.com

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The Fash Pack have been wearing them for a while – the early adopters that they are – now wide leg culottes suddenly seem super wearable and the thing we most want to buy. Find the right length for your height and team with high sandals for the most flattering silhouette.

Roksanda, £775; net-a-porter.com

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HAUTE HIPPIE Vy s h y v a n k a B y V i k a K i n

The current fashion hit of Instagram is cult label Vyshyvanka by Vita Kin, whose bohemian bell sleeve embroidered dresses have caused mega waiting lists around the world. The dresses aren’t currently stocked in the UK, but we have been assured that Matches and Net-a-Porter will be stocking for early August. Phew.

Prices from £1,100; coming soon at matchesfashion.com + net-a-porter.com

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01. SAINT LAURENT Sandals, £710; farfetch.com 02. MARNI Handbag, £1,930; net-a-porter.com 03. BARBARA BUI Vest, £102; yoox.com 04. DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Skirt, £240; farfetch.com 05. MELISSA ODABASH Bikini, £81; theoutnet.com 06. ZIMMERMANN, Dress, £195 net-a-porter.com 07. ANCIENT GREEK Sandals, £200; ancient-greek-sandals.com

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FASHION / TRENDS ROSANTICA

Turquoise multi-strand necklace, £560; net-a-porter.com

ANDY WOLF

MISSONI SS15

sunglasses, £220; andywolf.com

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PIECE

THIERRY COLSON

Cotton ‘Mimi’ skirt, £288; matchesfashion.com

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON Silk dress, £1,150; harrods.com

THAPELO

Multiway swimsuit, £179; beachflamingo.com

DIANNE VON FURSTENBERG Ombre scarf, £118;

matchesfashion.com

AQUAZZURA

‘Mirage’ lace up sandals, £620; matchesfashion.com

BEYOND THE SEA Take inspiration from the deep blue sea for summer’s key colour palette B y charlot te adset t

JONATHAN SAUNDERS Cotton shirt dress, £795; theshopatbluebird

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Beaded tassel earrings, £270; oscardelarenta.com

JENNIFER BEHR

Satin headband, £185; liberty.co.uk

ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS Rubber ‘Ikaria’ sandals, £70; WE ARE HANDSOME Sheer vest, £113; wearehandsome.com

JIMMY CHOO

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Acrylic clutch, £450; jimmychoo.com

AUGUST 2015

07/07/2015 11:04

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FASHION / SHOPPING

WARDROBE UPDATERS Want to update your look this summer? Charlotte Adsett shows you how

TALITHA GETTY

LACE UP FLATS

Pointy-toe flats that lace around the ankle are the chicest shoes for the city. Aquazzura’s classic ‘Christy’ pumps are the original design that have inspired many imitations. Aquazzura ‘Christy’

THE SUEDE A-LINE SKIRT

So long pencil skirt, the new goto staple is a suede A-line shape that buttons down. A neutral colour will ensure it works with the rest of your wardrobe. Gucci,

leather flats £435; lyst.com

Suede skirt £1,160; net-a-porter.com

JAZZY SUNGLASSES

Kitsch sunglasses are an easy style update this summer. Best in show is eyewear designer Anna-Karin Karlsson who creates unique, showstopping styles with opulent embellishments.

‘Magpie’ sunglasses £650; annakarinkarlsson.com

STATEMENT HEELS

Stand out at your most important events this summer with a pair of seriously statement heels. We adore the ‘Chiara’ heels from shoe designer of the moment Sophia Webster that feature a 3D laser cut out butterfly.

Sophia Webster ‘Chiara’ sandals £420; sophiawebster.com

OFF-THESHOULDER

Bare shoulders are a key focus this season. Look out for cut away dresses and tops for the most elegant way to show some skin when the sun shines. Tata Naka, ‘Rattan’ dress £830; brownsfashion.com

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07/07/2015 11:05

FASHION / SHOPPING

MICRO BAGS

Good news for backs; all of our favourite iconic bags have been been shrunk to miniature proportions. From Stella McCartney’s ‘Fallabella’ backpack to the ‘Heroine’ by Alexander McQueen and the ‘Peekaboo’ by Fendi above, mini and micro bags are the hottest arm candy for this season and next.

BOHO DRESSES

Seventies style icon Talitha Getty and her luxe-hippie style was a major influence at many of the runway shows. Channel your bohemian side with a printed floaty chiffon dress.

Zimmermann, Dress £46; matchesfashion.com Etro Dress £2,200; net-a-porter.com Isabel Marant Etoile, Dress £220; matchesfashion.com

RAINBOW BRIGHTS

Brighten up your wardrobe with these zingy chevron rainbow stripes from the ‘1973’ collection by Valentino.

Dress £1,720, Wide leg trousers £1,210, Clutch £1,890, farfetch.com

OBI BELT

Take a tip from the Burberry Prorsum show and add an obi belt to the pieces you already own to cinch in your waist and create a modern silhouette.

Burberry Prorsum, Tulle belt £350; net-a-porter.com

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Leopard print silk jumpsuit, £210; Rosamosario at theoutnet.com Headpiece, £425; Eugenia Kim at Liberty Earrings, £120 and bangles, £45 each; Pebble London Ring on first finger, £190; Maria Francesca Pepe and on third finger, £108; Maria Black Rug and cushions from a selection; rajtentclub.com

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Mix clashing prints, suede and billowing chiffons for a modern hippie-luxe P h o t o g r a p h y S q u i z H a m i lt o n Styling charlotte adsett

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Leopard print bikini, £140; Rosamosario at theoutnet.com Chiffon kaftan, £825; Matthew Williamson Bangle, £45; Pebble London Silk turban, £180; Etro at Liberty Suede tasselled boots, £975; Paul Andrew at avenue32.com Ring on first finger, £190; Maria Francesca Pepe and on third finger, £108; Maria Black

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Silk scarf worn as top, £375; Liberty London at Liberty Felt hat, £375; The Season Hats Chiffon wide-leg trousers, £495; Anna Sui at net-a-porter.com Sandals, £395; Jimmy Choo Earrings, £375 and rings, from £196; Vicki Sarge

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Suede embroidered kimono jacket, £3,975, and trousers, £2,595; Matthew Williamson Headpiece, £222; Joubi London Earrings £398; Vicky Sarge Ring on right hand £218; Vicki Sarge, ring on left hand, £180; Maria Francesca Pepe

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PHOTOGRAPHY Squiz Hamilton FASHION EDITOR Charlotte Adsett MODEL Thayna Brito at Next MAKE-UP Hilla Karmand using Cosmetics a la Carte HAIR Roger Cho using Lauren’s Way FASHION ASSISTANT Rachel Doyle

Printed blazer, £1,445 and trousers £780 Roberto Cavalli Felt hat, £250; Helena Kaminski at Liberty Choker £120; Pebble London Ring on first finger, £190; Maria Francesca Pepe and on third finger, £108; Maria Black

WITH THANKS TO: The Fulham Palace and the use of their gardens which are available for weddings and private event hire; fulhampalace.org Rugs and cushions used throughout available from rajtentclub.com STOCKISTS avenue32.com jimmychoo.com joubi.co.uk liberty.co.uk maria-black.com matthewwilliamson.com mfpepe.com net-a-porter.com pebblelondon.com rajtentclub.com robertocavalli.com theoutnet.com theseasonhats.com vickisarge.com

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FASHION / MEN’S STYLE

Wo r d s T e o va n d e n B r o e k e Senior style editor of British Esquire

The Classic

Adidas, Adidas by Raf Simons x Stan Smith Sneakers, £460; farfetch.com

Complete the look with these three essential separates

The Smarter Option

Ralph Lauren, Tan ‘Severn’ Calfskin Sneaker, £410; ralphlauren.com

The Runner

Nike free 5.0 in black/anthasyte, £100; nike.com

The Fashion Sneaker

Dior White Leather Emroidered Sneaker, £780; dior.com

GIORGIO ARMANI, AW15

The Slip On

Lanvin, Calf Hair and Suede Slip-on Sneaker, £512; neimanmarcus.com

The T-Shirt

Wardrobe Master

Why the only shoes you should be wearing right now is a pair of solid, sporty sneakers

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he current mood in menswear is one inspired by the increasing prevalence of sportswear both on and off the runways. Season after season the designers are moving further and further away from the trussedup three piece suit and tie look, which was championed in the hit TV series Mad Men, favouring instead a softer approach. In the place of super slim cut trousers now come baggy double and triple pleated slacks cut from fabrics more commonly associated with sporting pursuits, such as Jersey and pique. Tailored jackets are deconstructed and soft in the shoulder, closer resembling cardigans. In place of shirts and ties, T-shirts and

grandad collared shirts in seersucker and silk are being worn. What’s surprising is the brands which are spearheading this move toward softness. Italian tailoring heavyweights Giorgio Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna and Brunello Cucinelli are all championing a slouchier, more comfort-focused approach. The most obvious example of this shift is the menswear industry’s wholehearted embrace of the sneaker. There’s not one brand who, this season or last, didn’t send out a suit or separates combo teamed with a souped-up running trainer, a tennis shoe or a slip on skate shoe. From Raf Simons’ minimalist take on Adidas’ iconic Stan Smith, to Lanvin’s effortlessly chic slip ons, right now it’s all about sneakers.

Here’s my pick of the best. u

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Kilgour, Black Silk T-Shirt; No.5 Saville Row

The Trousers

Emporio Armani, Trousers in Wool and Seersucker Blend in Dark Blue, £168; armani.com

The Jacket

Berluti, Cashmere-felt Blazer, £2,800; mrporter.com

AUGUST 2015

07/07/2015 12:16

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MELLOW YELLOW It’s never too early to start thinking about the beauty trends you’re going to channel in autumn, we suggest taking inspiration from Peter Pilotto’s AW15 show and roughly line your eyes with mustard yellow. maccosmetics.com

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07/07/2015 16:09

B E AU T Y R e v i e w

Let your true self shine through this August, with no make up and shades of beige W o r d s R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

B LONDON BOUTIQUE Pre-holiday massage for proper relaxation

Wo r d s e l i z a b e t h h u t t o n

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ain is an inevitable part of living in the UK, even during the summer, which is why sometime the call of a last minute sunny holiday is too much to bear. The only problem with a last minute escape is finding time for an the emergency bikini and leg wax. If you’re like me, a preholiday massage, just to help me get relaxed.

We’ve found the ultimate one-stop holiday prep shop in the form of B London Boutique in Barnes. This luxurious spa provides you with all you need to get beach-ready: from swimsuits and manicures to hot waxes and facials. My last minute holiday was booked but my treatments weren’t, so after a quick phone call I booked myself into B Boutique to test out the Intensive Muscle Release massage.

Using traditional aromatherapy pressure points and essential oils to realign your body and mind, the massage was the perfect preholiday treat. The masseuse knew exactly which parts of my back needed to be targeted.

Working on my connective tissue with a firm kneading motion, this technique is used for lymphatic drainage. I left the salon a little sore but properly undone. Overall the massage was seriously effective, so you can expect to leave the spa fully restored and ready to hit the pool bar with no further thought of the city. ◆

● B LONDON BOUTIQUE 16 Barnes High Street, SW13; blondonboutique.com

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Being Beige Chanel

Still searching for the perfect summer make up? Look no further, Chanel have nailed it with their Les Beiges 2015 collection. Modelled here by the original bronze goddess, Gisele Bündchen, choose from muted peaches, soft tawny and pastel pinks. chanel.com

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PICK

8 of the best

HAIR REMOVERS NO MAKE UP Perricone MD

The biggest beauty trend of 2015 is one of the hardest trends to pull off: the no make up look. Luckily Perricone MD have just released a collection of skincare make up which subtly covers and keeps your skin healthy. Our hero product is the No Foundation Foundation, which works to minimise wrinkles and correct undertones. perrriconemd.co.uk

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TAHITIAN TOUCH Molton Brown

The ultimate at-home pampering treatment from Molton Brown, we love the new body polisher collection. Try Heavenly Gingerlily, which contains micro-exfoliating Tahitian black sand, tamanu nut oil and notes of cardamom and ginger. moltonbrown.co.uk

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Paint a peach hue onto your pout this summer with either subtle apricot or bright coral. Expert tip: make sure you set them off against bronzed skin.

Try one of these MAC’s lipsticks – one of which has just launched in collaboration with Giambattista Valli – for the perfect summer accessory. maccosmetics.co.uk

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Bobbi Brown

Still the face of Bobbi Brown, Kate Upton models the brand’s Sandy Nudes collection with ease. The collection has been updated for summer 2015 with a delicious body oil, summer bronzers and a gorgeous set of nail varnishes in a creamy pale pink and pale mushroom shades. bobbibrown.co.uk

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1. PHILIPS LUMEA, PRECISION PLUS, £450.00; philips.co.uk 2. PEARL POLISH, DUAL ACTION BODY OIL, £28; thegroomingclinic.com 3. BLISS, FUZZ OFF FOAM, £26.00; blissworld.co.uk 4. VEET, EASY GRIP READY-TO-USE WAX STRIPS, £7.29; ocado.com 5. MONU, PRO SKINCARE DEPIL LOTION, £14.95; monushop.co.uk 6. NO!NO!, PRO GOLD LIMITED EDITION, £210; harrods.com 7. VICHY, DERMABLEND TOTAL BODY FOUNDATION, £29.50; boots.com 8. ACQUA DI PARMA, COLLEZIONE BARBIERE RAZOR & STAND, £240.00; acquadiparma.co.uk

AUGUST 2015

07/07/2015 10:39

Transform your life with the help of Valerina Brookes a natural Healer and certified Metamorphic Technique practitioner.

With her 20 years’ training and experience in alternative medicine, Valerina uses a soothing touch on your feet, hands and head, to help you to shift deep unwanted habits and energy patterns that no longer serve you.

What you think of yourself and your life often becomes a pattern. Unresolved patterns can surface as mental or physical illness, emotional problems, or limiting attitudes and behaviour.

Following Metamorphic Touch sessions with Valerina, clients have experienced: • Headache relief • Ankle pain relief • Increased energy • Clarity of thought • Creativity boost • Increased self-confidence and self-awareness • Deep transformative shifts

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS CHANEL

Les 4 Ombres ‘Smoky Eyes’ Quadra Eye Shadow, £40; selfridges.com

OPI

‘Gimme a Lido Kiss’ Nail Polish, available August, £12.50; opiuk.com

URBAN DECAY

‘Sideline’ Eye Shadow, £14; feelunique.com

URBAN DECAY

Afterglow 8-Hr Powder Blush, £19; urbandecay.co.uk

SMASHBOX

Eye Colour Quad in Silvered Topaz, £64; harrods.com

ZAZ POSEN, AW15, IMAGE COURTESY OF MAC COSMETICS

TOM FORD

Always Sharp 3D Liner £16; boots.com

ILLAMASQUA

Nail Varnish in Blizzard, £14.50; illamasqua.com

RMK

Ingenious Powder Eyes in N11, £15; selfridges.com

BOBBI BROWN

Rich Lip Colour in Old Hollywood, £20; bobbibrown.co.uk

MAC COSMETICS

‘Pure Show’ Le Disko Superslick Eyeliner, £18; debenhams.com

BOBBI BROWN

Ultra Violet Shimmer Wash, £17.50; debenhams.com

SMASHBOX

Baked Fusion Soft Lights Blush in Baked Starblush, £25; smashbox.co.uk

ALL THAT GLITTERS Make a statement with shimmering make up

SHISEIDO

Full Lash Volume Mascara, £23.50; shiseido.com

B y R O M Y VA N D E N B R O E K E

ILLAMASQUA MAC COSMETICS

‘She Dazzles’ Le Disko Dazzleshadow, £16; maccosmetics.co.uk

Pure Pigment in Ore Rich Russet Bronze, £17; illamasqua.com

HOURGLASS

Modernist Eye Shadow Palette in Monochrome, £56; net-a-porter.com

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07/07/2015 12:20

ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION

‘I WILL NEVER BUY SHOES ANYWHERE ELSE AGAIN’ Recruitment manager Andrea Mahn had so much foot pain she could barely walk.

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his fit and active 40-yearold had been suffering from Plantar Fasciitis – a painful inflammation of the tissue on the sole of the foot. “I was treated by an osteopath, a physiotherapist and a sports therapist but nothing really eased the pain,” explained Andrea.

As her job involves a lot of standing and walking, life was becoming unbearable. She was also unable to partake in her favourite hobby, running.

Then Andrea saw an advert for Foot Solutions and decided to pay them a visit.

“I turned up hoping that someone would be able to help me,” she said, “and it was the best decision I have ever made.

“The staff were knowledgeable, helpful and attentive and after half an hour of tests and examinations they found a solution. It was the most fantastic service I could have imagined.”

Foot Solutions provided Andrea with custom shoe inserts and a special device to help stretch her feet at night.

“The device gave me immediate relief from the pain, allowing me to sleep better and when the inserts were fitted in my shoes they made a huge difference. I had faced the prospect of never being able to wear high heels – but I can now wear them for up to 14 hours if necessary.

“I don’t suffer at all anymore. I can do my job and go running without constant pain. I will never buy shoes anywhere else again.” ◆

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High heels look great, but prolonged wearing can lead to serious conditions like bunions and even arthritis. Foot Solutions custom arch supports minimise and even remove the pain resulting from such conditions and allow much greater mobility. We even have a stylish range of shoes (including heels), you can wear with the arch supports.

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

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES

BOY’S CLUB

Every Second Counts To launch their new range for men, Every Second Counts called on a host of handsome fitness men to model the gear. Guys, get involved, you’ll never look so good. everysecondcounts.com

GIRL GANG

The best group workouts in London

By Elizabeth Hut ton

Skinny b i tch co l l ecti ve

he most talked about fitness class in London, SBC is where top models train. Notoriously exclusive, founder Russell Bateman gets you squatting, sprinting and crawling on all fours. The draw? His use of animalistic movements and pack mentality make it fun team experience. These sessions are all about making you strong not thin, with primal human movements such as the SBC crawl jump, single leg burpee and upside down mountain climber. Just don’t let the name put you off – while play fighting is encouraged these skinny bitches don’t bite. ◆ Locations across London; thesbcollective.com T

Fitness

CONFIDENTIAL Get in shape with the top fitness trends, tips and gear

BRIT ISH MI L I TARY F I TNESS

ound in parks all over London, British Military Fitness takes an old school approach to getting in shape. Head to Ravenscourt Park, Gunnersbury Park or Richmond Park and prepare for a tough session. The trainers are all ex-military and will get the group doing a slightly watered down version of proper miltary excersises.

Think push ups, squats and burpees all interspersed with running and stamina building team exercises. ◆ Locations all over West London; britmilfit.com

Wo r d s r o m y va n d e n b r o e k e

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BAND AID

June by Netatmo

nvest in a bracelet from June that works to monitor harmful UV rays. Not only does it monitor in real-time, but it also figures out your skin type, tracks daily exposure and estimates how much sunlight you should actually be having. junebynetatmo.com I

You're f i t f i tness

ewcomers on the London fitness scene, this bootcamp is run by celebrity personal trainer Bradley Simmonds and professional footballer, Joe Jones. Held in Bishops Park and Ealing Common, the HIIT session is all about burning fat and toning up while having a laugh. An everchanging circuit that may include medicine balls, battle ropes and kettle bells, You’re Fit adapts itself to all fitness levels and is good fun, so grab a friend and give it your all, you won’t regret it. ◆ Locations all over West London N

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Nothing beats London in the summer, so hop on your bike and discover the best al fresco activities W o r d s R o M y va n d e n B r o e k e Illustration Phil Couzens

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ity cycling during the summer is a joyous thing: whether it’s cruising along Venice Beach in Los Angeles, meandering through Amsterdam’s side streets or zipping through Kreuzberg in Berlin, off the cuff cycling is the best way to discover any city. Despite having experienced numerous cities on two wheels (the above included), I had actually done very little cycling in London, the city I live in. So I decided to change that, hopped on my newly acquired Gazelle bike and explored long stretches of canal, cycled through lush parks and stopped off at some of my favourite spots in West London. Here is my guide to a perfect, but albeit packed, day out with all the al fresco activities you need keep you entertained for the day, but most importantly to get you on yer bike!

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SAM’S BRASSERIE  Chiswick uel up before your ride at one of the best brunch spots in West London, Sam’s Brasserie. Opening daily at 9am, start with something big to keep your energy high and keep you cycling all the way through to lunch. The eggs are good – particularly the Coln Valley Smoked Salmon with buttery scrambled eggs served on a wedge of sweet Brioche toast – but it’s the grilled halloumi, roast tomatoes and crushed avo served on sourdough that gets our vote. ◆ 11 Barley Mow Passage,  W4, 020 8987 0555; samsbrasserie.co.uk

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picnic before you set off in the morning. Find a sunny spot in the Isabella Plantations gardens, and after you’ve refueled wander around the stunning 40 acres of woodland. August offers many flowers in bloom, from bright orange Day Lilies to hot pink daboecia cantabrica and white oak-leaved hydrangea. ◆  royalparks.org.uk

RIVER THAMES  Kingston Upon Thames ip down to Turks Launches in Kingston and don your sailing cap. Take your bike on board and enjoy the quaint stretch of water from Kingston up to Richmond. With up to 45 boat trips leaving every day, you’ll easily catch one unplanned.

When you get to Richmond, hop off and find the White Cross pub for a quick drink. ◆  Town End Pier, 68 High Street, KT1; turks.co.uk

Z the gardens sit within 300 acres of grounds and are vital to the international botanical community for research purposes – one of the reasons it got put on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2003.

Make sure you head to the Palm House and discover the incredible plants in the South Wing, all of which hail from Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. The vast collection even includes the rare triangle palm from Madagascar. ◆  Kew Gardens, TW9; kew.org

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Some of the most recent sightings include a Red Kite, Mediterranean Gull and Kingfisher. ◆  Queen Elizabeth’s walk, SW13; wwt.org.uk RIVER CAFE  Hammersmith fter a long day cycling, finish off at one of the best restaurants in the area, the River Café. Unwind on the riverside garden terrace with a refreshing glass of wine and some excellent Italian antipasti – the Mozzarella di Bufala is beautiful and creamy, and the Calamari ai ferri, which comes with chilli and rocket, is light and delicious. ◆  Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, W6; rivercafe.co.uk

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ROYAL DUTCH GAZELLE, Van Stael, £649; thebicycleman.co.uk

THE KIT

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BOBBIN, Retro Front Light, £26.50; cyclechic.co.uk

THE BACKPACK

WHISTLES, Madison Sporty Backpack, £280; whistles.com

THE SADDLE

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quality, durable components, ‘indestructible’ paint, and innovative designs, Gazelle are so sure of the quality of their product that each bike frame comes with a 10 year warranty.

Without question our favourite bike from the Gazelle collection, the Van Stael bike is about as stylish as they come.

Available in both Shimano kitted out three and seven speeds – depending on the terrain of your city – while the cambium saddle is a new release from Brooks, and has been designed to be more comfortable and more stylish than any saddle before. The bike is modern version of the Gazelle that raced in the 1915 Tour de France.

For your kit, head to cyclechic. co.uk where you can buy everything from copper bells to Bern helmets. ◆  royaldutchgazelle.co.uk

ne of the oldest and best bike producers in the Netherlands, the Royal Dutch Gazelle knows a thing or two about cycling. Awarded a royal title by Princess Margriet at the company’s centenary celebrations in 1982, Gazelle still stands as the only Dutch cycle manufacturer to have been bestowed with this certification. The company was founded in 1892 and is now producing more than 300,000 bicycles a year at its factory in Dieren, the Netherlands.

The company is committed to promoting “happy cycling” and maintain its position at the top, by focusing their attention on three key elements of bike manufacturing – comfort, convenience and taste. Using lightweight, high

THE BIKE BAG

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THE SNEAKER

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adventure play area is ideal. Our 25 metre outdoor pool in its own enclosed sun trap with an abundance of sun loungers provides an alternative place to unwind.

Reading by the pool, with the occasional dip to cool you down? Delightful.

You’ll probably want to make sure you have time to indulge yourself with a bit of pampering in the renowned Park Club MediSpa as well.

Of course, if you’re looking for a more active way to spend a day, that’s okay too, with tennis, swimming, a superb range of classes including BodyCombat, Yoga, Zumba, Stretchworks and Bokwa, to name a few. The gymnasium is stunning and equipped with Technogym machines straight out of the Olympic Village.

The Park Club is now offering a limited number of Day Visits and all of this and more is included. We have Individual, Couple and Family Day Visits available, depending on how you want to spend your day.

It may give you a taste for one of our month by month memberships, or it may just be a fantastic day out for you. Either way, if you’d like further information about day visits, special packages, month by month, or annual memberships, please call Marcus, Alex or Natalie on 020 8740 4599 or visit theparkclub.co.uk.

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CONFIDENTIAL West London’s latest food news, served with thirst-quenching wines

A Great Match

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Wine and food pairings for the month of August B y J a n e Pa r k i n s o n

Peach, prosciutto and mozzarella salad

eaches reign supreme this month, but let’s not confine them the puddings alone. The sweet juiciness of ripe peach works so well with the Pinot Gris grape, and especially those from New Zealand which usually deliver richer fruit. This one tastes of ripe pears drizzled with honey but it’s still dry and perky, and matches perfectly with the dish, even without the prosciutto.

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Roast grouse with blackcurrant sauce

he grouse season hints that autumn isn’t too far away, and with this bird’s trademark delicate but gamey flavour a lighter, earthy red is the best bet. That could mean Pinot Noir, but a more interesting alternative would be the new trendy Italian red, Etna Rosso from Sicily, which is mostly made from a local grape called Nerello Mascalese. This smells like dried flowers but it’s fruity enough on the palate to match this sauce but finishes savoury.

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Fresh cherries

ometimes simplicity is best, and when it comes to freshly-picked cherries surely there can be no better pudding to serve? Except that everything can be enhanced by a wine, of course! This Californian wine is a rare little treat, a sweet red that’s bursting with fruit flavour, everything from blackberries to a zingy twist of orange.

Andrew Quady Elysium Black Muscat 2012, £10.99 Wine Rack (37.5cl); majestic.co.uk

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Pop Brixton is swiftly becoming a foodie destination and our favourite opening is the Donostia Social Club who specialise in tapas from the Basque region of Spain. We’re still dreaming about their seared scallop with green chilli sauce and almonds. donostiasocialclub.co.uk

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Star and Tonic

POP THE CORK Ve u v e C l i c q u o t

Champagne house Veuve Clicquot have turned their hands to mixology with the launch of their new RICH wine specifically designed for cocktails. Grab a taste at specific locations this summer.

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Chill glasss with ice cubes then strain excess liquid. Add the Star of Bombay and stir several times. Add tonic water over a bar spoon to stop it from going flat.

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Artisan ice cream makers Little Moon are bringing Japanese mochi to the UK. The chewy delicacy, filled with artisan gelato, makes the ultimate decadent treat. littlemoons.co.uk

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his champagne from Billecart-Salmon is pale rose in colour while the bubbles glisten like flecks of gold. Perfect for a celebration, this wine is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. The wine reveals delicate notes of red fruits – raspberry being a prominent one. There is a subtle zestiness to the wine that cuts through the sweetness of the raspberry notes, making it the ideal accompaniment to wild salmon or raw fish. ◆ T

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INGREDIENTS

1 part Star of Bombay 1 part Fever Tree Indian tonic water 1 orange zest

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FOOD & DRINK / RESTAURANT REVIEW HERRINGS CURED in allspice,

cinnamon and juniper PACK AN ALMIGHTY PUNCH

Chic & Simple Absolutely discovers a slice of Scandinavia in Kew

own recipes. We try the prawn toast “Skagen”, pickled herrings, and Linnea’s signature twist on gravlax, a marinated “gravad” beef. The herrings cured in allspice, cinnamon and juniper pack an almighty punch, and are artfully undercut with a rich, soothing egg yolk emulsion. Our prawn toast is a delicate riot of flavour, and the gravad beef, whilst an innovative twist, lacks weight in comparison.

Mains take a British turn, with fairly standard risotto, salmon, chicken, steak and cod offerings. Our salmon, poached to perfection, is let down by its sauce verte and damp cauliflower. Chicken with mange tout, lardons and girolle mushrooms is again expertly cooked, but not much more.

Swedish touches make a welcome return for dessert, with a sumptuous Daim bar cake leading the charge.

Moist in texture thanks to layers of butter cream and almond caramel, with a surprisingly dense cocoa tone, it’s satisfying rather than stupefying.

All of this said, Linnea’s garden setting, Jonas’ attentive team and a mouth-watering Fathoms Sauvignon Blanc meant we were well and truly wooed by Kew’s Scandinavian corner, an ideal spot for a hazy summer’s eve. ◆

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hey say real class doesn’t need shouting about.

Linnea restaurant is a case in point. Nestled next to Kew Green, this neighbourhood eatery is both effortlessly elegant and relaxed. Owner Jonas Karlsson – former head chef at Harvey Nichols’ Fifth Floor Restaurant – and wife Elia have worked hard to create a welcoming dining experience. In fact, so modestly polished is Linnea that I walked right past, twice, before realising it was

what I had previously assumed was a well decorated family home.

Linnea is clearly a passion project for Swede Jonas, who spent six months renovating the space. The restaurant’s philosophy is simple: a rotating monthly menu of five starters, five mains, and five desserts. A well curated, New Worldleaning wine list strengthens the sense that Jonas knows what he’s doing.

His roots shine through the Scandiheavy starters, each beautifully presented and executed. Jonas cures his fish and meat onsite using his

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THE GROWERS  GROWUP

growup.org.uk pace in London isn’t hard to come by but it is expensive.

Getting around this problem with innovation and determination, Sam Cox designed and built the two-storey ‘GrowUp’ box, which is now kept on Roof East in central London. As the brainchild of sustainability enthusiasts Kate Hofman and Tom Webster, the up-cycled shipping container uses aquaponic technology to circulate water from the fish tank on the ground floor, through the plants in the greenhouse upstairs before draining it back into the tank below. Relying upon the nutrient dense excretions of 150 tilapia fish, this is a fully sustainable system that uses nothing but vegetarian fish food for fuel.

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PHOTOGRAPHER: VIBOL MOEUNG

Sam Cox’s GrowUp Box in situ on a London rooftop

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ondon loves a farmer’s market. Why? Because buying organic produce directly from a British farmer not only feels more virtuous than popping into Tesco, but also forges a connection between us and our food. Now however, things are evolving. Rather than simply buying from visiting farmers we’re looking inwards, toward producers in the city.

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From growing herbs and vegetables to raising fish and harvesting honey, more food is being cultivated inside of zone 6 than ever before. This movement is only growing in strength, with more and more restaurants and individuals joining the ranks. To celebrate our city’s increased self-sustainability, we’ve found our favourite London-based producers but if you’re feeling inspired, why not give urban farming a go for yourself? We hear cheese isn’t that hard to make…

MORE food is being cultivated INSIDE ZONE 6 than EVER before Growing a variety of salad leaves, pea shoots and herbs vertically rather than horizontally, this box maximises the yield per square meter, which is essential in a city where land prices are premium. Successfully growing 8kg of salad per week, enough to supply a few local businesses, this prototype has been deemed so successful that the company have now been commissioned to build the UK’s first commercial scale aquaponic urban farm. Held inside a 6,000sqft warehouse, GrowUp will soon be producing over 20,000kg of salad and herbs as well as 4,000kg of fish each year. ◆

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FOOD & DRINK / CITY FARMING Co-founders of Barnes & Webb Chris Barnes and Paul Webb

Handle with care: a beekeeper checking up on the hive

THE BEEKEEPERS  BARNES & WEBB

barnesandwebb.com hen Chris Barnes and Paul Webb built a hive on their rooftop they had no idea where their new hobby would take them. In two years, they’ve gone from amateurs to professionals with an urban apiary of over 35 hives and an estimated two million bees. Loaning Londoners colonies of busy but gentle Buckfast bees, the boys will look after your drones in exchange for a cut of the honey; of which they can produce half a ton of each year.

But what do you need to rent-a-bee?

According to Barnes, not much. “In essence, no outdoor space is too small, I just need to be able to work around the hive. But, I’ve kept bees on balconies so anything is possible.” While some might say you need a sunny spot in partial shade, Barnes is quick to dismiss this.

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“You can’t really pin point what makes a good spot for bees. Last year we put a hive on a rooftop in Shoreditch and didn’t expect much from it. Then it produced 100 kilos of honey, which is the best we’ve had yet. They were technically in a ‘risky’

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position but they really thrived.”

But does super-local honey live up to the hype? “It’s so much better!”

Barnes exclaims. “You can really tell the difference between the boroughs.

Our hives on Putney Hill produce a richer, more toffee-like honey than that in Clapton which is malty with a hint of plum.” These notes can be detected in the honey because, unlike the squeezy supermarket stuff, this is unpasteurised and unprocessed. “All we do is harvest, sieve and jar. Nothing is changed or added. This is pure London honey.” ◆

THE RESTAURANT  PETERSHAM NUSERIES

petershamnurseries.com ant a locally grown dinner without having to cook, let alone grow it? Petersham Nurseries is the restaurant for you. Under the watchful eye of culinary director Lucy Boyd, the garden has been thriving with a variety of fruit, vegetables and edible flowers since 2004. The trick, she says, is in the fore planning. “At the start of the year, we [her and head chef Damian Clisby, previously of HIX Soho] sit down and choose which plants we would love to use in the menu but are too fragile and expensive to import. Things like Italian salad leaves and courgette flowers.”

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FOOD & DRINK / CITY FARMING Chef Damian Clisby and culinary director Lucy Boyd

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in any big supermarket, for an even fuller, richer cheese, use the unhomogenised milk sold at your local farmers’ market.

Our personal favourite comes from Hook & Son who will deliver straight from their farm in Sussex to your door. Think that homemade cheese won’t live up to fresh Italian Buffalo mozzarella and Cypriot halloumi? Well you’re right. But then again, there is something extra delicious about something you’ve made by hand. ◆

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growing in the garden is key. “The plants go from garden to plate in under 24 hours so every week begins with a walk around, I make note of what is ready to eat and then Damian and I sit down to design the menu. It’s best that way.”

Forgoing pesticides in favour of natural fertiliser, everything grown at Petersham is ultra organic. “Rather than the quantity or the variety of plants, we’re more excited about the quality. The Italians grow so much and their different varieties do interest us but we want to make sure what we’ve got is great.” It’s this attention to quality that makes something as simple as a salad an incredible treat at Petersham. Picked fresh every morning, the garden’s slightly bitter Italian Chicoria leaves are paired with sweet radishes, Pecorino Sardo Canestrato, salad onions, beetroots and a homemade light herb oil to create Boyd’s favourite dish. “We want to bring the garden onto the plate, enhancing the natural flavours rather than masking them.”

Those wanting to bring a little piece of Petersham home can buy seed packets, tea and even a fetching range of copper trowels, weeders and forks from the nusery to kickstart their own gardening efforts. ◆

The ‘Ultimate Cheese Making Kit’

 PLANT ‘N’ GROW

plant-n-grow.co.uk here’s no reason why you can’t grow your own fruit and veg in the city; Tom Moggach is living proof of this. In his gardening-cum-recipe book, ‘The Urban Kitchen Gardener’, he focuses on growing the most rewarding edible plants, such as windowsill chillies and strawberries. Sharing his expertise, he teaches you how to grow in pots and containers kept in the smallest places, from windowsills and balconies, to rooftops and back gardens.

To get started, read this book and buy yourself a growing kit from Plant ’n’ Grow.

Aimed at the green-fingered urban farmer, each of these kits provide you with what you need to sow and grow before you cook. The Herbalicious pack is designed to be kept on your windowsill and contains the seeds of coriander, chives, dill, French parsley, Greek basil and mint so you’ll be able to make Moggach’s brilliant basil and lime ice cream. ◆ T

DIY: C h e e s e  THE BIG CHEESEMAKING KIT

bigcheesemakingkit.com ho would have thought that making your own cheese would be easy? With The Big Cheese Making Kit you could have fresh mozzarella on your plate in under an hour and halloumi in three. Each kit contains enough ingredients to make 10 batches and contains citric acid, vegetarian rennet, sea salt, butter muslin and a dairy thermometer. With step-by-step instructions, this is a straightforward and easy introduction to cheesemaking at home. The key to great cheese however is exceedingly good raw, unpasteurised milk.

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Richmond Theatre A cultural stalwart, Richmond Theatre has a constant stream of fabulous productions occupying the theatre throughout the year. Don’t miss the wildly entertaining Calamity Jane, which is showing from Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 August. Jodie Prenger, of Oliver! and One Man Two Guvnors, and Tom Lister, who was in The Water Babies and Emmerdale, star in this classic musical. With a cast of multi-talented actor-musicians, it features the Oscar nominated score including ‘The Black Hills of Dakota’, ‘The Deadwood Stage (Whip-CrackAway)’ and the award-winning, ‘Secret Love’. A summer must-see.

Little Green, TW9, 084 4871 7651; atgtickets.com/richmond

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THE LANE This beautiful little boutique sells a selection of cool clothes and gorgeous shoes alongside bags, scarves and jewellery. Inspired by Danish design and Nordic style, The Lane London offers customers an elegant, unique retail experience. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a friend, the helpful style assistants will make sure you find what you’re looking for. A wonderful woman’s shop in the heart of Richmond that’s always worth the visit.

2 Paved Court, TW9, 020 8940 2392

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BRAMBLE & MOSS Bramble & Moss offer a selection high quality, unusual flowers from their quirky boutique on Richmond Hill. You’ll also find a range of interesting gift ideas, from tiny arrangements in vintage tea cups to locally made pottery.

Whether they’re making a one off hand tied arrangement or catering for large events they always aim to provide the personal touch.

60 Hill Rise, Richmond, 020 8332 2268 brambleandmoss.co.uk

SPORTING FEET Sporting Feet is a sports retailer, stocking great quality footwear for all major sports in adult and junior sizes, as well as a wide range of clothing, technology and accessories.

They offer free gait analysis and digital foot scanning, also specialising in sports insoles.

For expert advice and excellent customer service, hot-foot it to Sporting Feet, a veritable emporium for all things athletic.

9 King Street, TW9; sporting-feet.com

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An independent husband and wife team, with 30 wonderful years in the business. They pride themselves on presenting their clients with unique designs which are handcrafted passionately on their premises where every stage of the manufacturing process takes place including the setting of your diamonds and gemstones by Andre, a master goldsmith.

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Moore’s Cycles are award-winning, independent bike specialists with stores in Twickenham, Teddington and Isleworth.

Their mission is to be the best local bike shop for choice, value and advice. By cherry picking from the world’s best bike brands, they offer an unrivalled selection of bikes. Their friendly staff are all cyclists themselves so are able to offer impartial advice. moorescycles.co.uk

RICHMOND HILL GALLERY Established in 1996, this friendly, unintimidating art gallery features some of the best British painters. Highly collectable pieces, including those by senior Royal Academicians, are within this contemporary gallery’s catalogue, so no matter your budget, Richmond Hill Gallery will almost certainly have the perfect investment painting for you.

26 Richmond Hill, TW10, 020 8940 5152; therichmondhillgallery.com

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ADVENTURE TIME Mauritius: come for the white sands, crystal sea and azure skies, stay for the charming towns, vibrant markets and thrilling exploits in the mountains. Catherine Hales discovers all Mauritius has to offer, read on for more...

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he thoughts that go through your mind while standing on a swaying bridge over a ravine, staring at your feet to judge your next step, are many and varied. ‘Why am I doing this?’, ‘If I fall will the safety wire hold?’ And, finally, ‘Did I leave my hair straighteners on?’ That last one I attribute to hysteria and the willingness to worry about anything other than plunging downwards into the river below. I was in Casela Nature Park, a reserve in the western part of Mauritius, home to a profusion of wildlife that offers several different activities, including quad biking, canyon swinging and ziplining. My driving skills aren’t up to much and, frankly, canyon swinging sounds petrifying, so ziplining it was. That was how I found myself, dressed incredibly impractically in a dress and leggings, midbridge and practically mid-panic attack.

For many, Mauritius represents the epitome of beach holiday relaxation.

Miles of white coastline, crystal waters and blazing sun make it a tourist magnet, renowned for its luxury hotels. One such hotel is the Royal Palm Mauritius, located in the North near the town of Grand Baie, where I stayed for five days. Living up to it’s name, scores of swaying palm trees populate the charming and tranquil resort, whose stunning suites look out over the beach. My room was an Ocean Suite that came with a postcardperfect view of said palms and the sea beyond. The generous terrace (complete with table and chairs) was ideal for enormous room-service breakfasts and snoozing in the shade in the afternoons.

Equipped with three restaurants, each serving a different type of cuisine, the temptation to stay in the resort is huge.

Those seeking ultimate relaxation could easily wander down from their rooms, straight onto the beach and stretch out one of the loungers reserved for Royal Palm guests. If a thirst hits mid-morning, they could order a fresh coconut water,

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TRAVEL / ISLAND LIFE ADVENTURE wasn’t A WORD I HAD previously ASSOCIATED with the ISLAND served in an enormous hollowed out coconut then for lunch, stroll down the beach to the discreetly positioned Le Bar Plage. This beautifully appointed restaurant’s menu comprises fish so fresh it’s practically wriggling, in addition to Western classics like steak tartare and Caesar salad. The afternoon can be spent in the Clarins spa, an oasis nestled in the secluded garden behind the hotel, trying out treatments (I recommend the full body massage) and being generally pampered. A host of watersports is also on offer for those after a more active afternoon; waterskiing and sailing are

particularly popular and the ocean is so warm that falling in is all part of the fun. Balmy evenings can be whiled away at the open-air bar on the main terrace, listening to the live band, before heading down to La Brezza, the hotel’s superb Italian restaurant, run by esteemed chef Alessandro Morino.

My only advice? Eat a light lunch because Alessandro serves up a feast and you won’t want to leave a bite.

As I mentioned before, Mauritius has luxury and leisure in spades. But what about adventure? It wasn’t a word I had previously associated with the island but, as I hung, hundreds of metres up, suspended from a wire, I decided I should rethink this. Ziplining aside, Mauritius has a vibrancy and vitality that it owes in part to its rich cultural heritage and diverse history.

Originally colonised by the Dutch, it was then taken over by France who renamed it Isle de France before it was invaded by the British in 1810, who promptly changed the name back.

It wasn’t until 1968 that Mauritius gained independence, although the French influence has remained strong.

Locals, many of whose forbears came to the island from both Africa and Asia tend to speak French and English but generally converse in Mauritian Creole.

Walking through both the small town of Grand Baie and the capital, Port Louis, there is much to see and, without generalising too much, an incredibly friendly populace to guide you through. On my day trip to Port Louis, I spent time roaming through the market, soaking up the sights

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and smells and doing a little souvenir shopping – I was sorely tempted to purchase a rather fetching puffer fish lamp but resisted the urge. Though less fraught than the bazaar in Istanbul, the market is similarly home to some real treasures and, if properly investigated, could easily yield interior design gold (puffer fish lamps notwithstanding).

It was, however in the smaller Grand Baie that I hit shopping paydirt with several shops selling bargain cashmere clothes and other textiles. In terms of food, fresh fish and seafood occupy every menu. For a casual lunch in Grand Baie, I would recommend the Beach House for its devilishly good battered shrimp and atmospheric live music, as well as its breezy beachside location.

My experiences, both flying through the air in Casela Park and trawling through the markets in Port Louis, as well as soaking up the sun and sailing on the sea, ticked every box on the holiday agenda, with more still to be experienced.

The terrain and climate of the island mean that the mountains are covered lush greenery, and are perfect for hiking and trekking. Those with a penchant for bathing in waterfalls can visit the Tamarind or Black River Falls or perhaps the brilliantly named Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. If you fancy a day trip off the island, catamarans go from Grand Baie to the small islands located north of the mainland. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a break from reality, Mauritius has it all. ◆ u Royal Palm suite prices for September 2015. These prices are based on booking at least 30 days prior to travel. Nightly rates: Junior Suite – Bed & breakfast, cost per suite £395; Tropical Suite – BB, cost per suite £528; Ocean Suite – BB, cost per suite £579; Palm Suite – BB, cost per suite £773. For more details visit beachcomber-hotels.com

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heltenham just got cool. This handsome grade II listed Georgian villa is the latest in a portfolio of ‘restaurantswith-rooms’ owned by hot young hoteliers Sam and Georgina Pearman, of The Wheatsheaf fame. Positioned on the promenade, the hotel’s elegantly restored frontage has all the grandiosity you’d come to expect from a Regency spa town on the edge of the Cotswolds. But - never judge a hotel by its façade. Step inside No 131 and you’ll see that the considered interior is far more Brooklyn brownstone than Georgian townhouse – and we’re not talking Shoreditchified New Yorkstyle here either.

With works by Brit artists David Hockney and Peter Blake lining the walls, turquoise upholstery and hordes of reclaimed antiques - the overall impression is homely yet refined. But it’s the neon sign above the fireplace proclaiming the words ‘SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT’ that really sets the tone for your stay. And you will sin. Hard. u

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vidently an advocate for booze and gluttony, No 131’s crowning glory is Crazy Eights - the hotel's restaurant and cocktail bar and a hot new addition to the Cheltenham night scene, so I’m told. Don’t let the name put you off, the locally sourced and steak-heavy menu is hearty and unpretentious, the wine list extensive and the metropolitan cocktail offering tailored to the palette of a seasoned [heavy] drinker.

We opted for the seafood platter of oysters mignonette, welks, prawns and mussels followed by decadent Côte de boeuf with a side of duck fat fries and roasted cauliflower with alioli. Mega. The prices are high, but the food is delicious and cooked to perfection.

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he Brooklyn-comes-toCheltenham vibe continues in the rooms with a moody palette of tactile grey-blues, fresh Egyptian cotton and reclaimed wooden floorboards. One look at the bathroom with its floor-to-ceiling subway tiles, his and hers monsoon head wet room and Lefroy Brooks fittings and you may need to take a cold shower.

From the hot chocolate and cookies turn down service to the cheese and charcuterie cellar, No 131 is a place to explore all your gastronomic fantasies.

Best for a boozy break with your partner, take advantage of the mix your own Bloody Mary bar and bell jar of pharmaceuticals on offer in the morning – you’ll need them. u

THE DAMAGE Rooms start at £150 per night, including breakfast.

No 131, 131 Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1NW, 01242 822939; no131.com

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DARK MATTER This month we’re choosing the dark side, courtesy of designer Abigail Ahern’s sumptuous capsule paint range. Inspired by a stint living in the US, the 13 hues will cocoon your room with sense of intrigue and tranquility.

Available from abigailahern.com and craigandrose.com

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Rud Rasmussen pays tribute to Denmark’s first modern design classic Wo r d s J e s s i c a k l i n g e l f u s s

GRAHAM & GREEN

Clio Sofa Collection, From £2,450; grahamandgreen.co.uk

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Mosaic Jewellery Box, £74; westelm.co.uk

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Model Three Clock Radio in Cherry/Taupe, £199; goodhoodstore.com

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Large Striped Throw, £85; lunaandcurious.com

JONATHAN ADLER Delphine Mirrored Bar, £2,995; jonathanadler.com

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Danish Modern Rud Rasmussen Kaare Klint’s iconic ‘Faaborg Chair’, the chair that helped to propel Denmark onto the global design map, is turning a grand 100 years old.

In celebration of this centennial, Rud Rasmussen is releasing a ten-piece special edition alongside a numbered anniversary edition in walnut and upholstered in a lush, black Niger leather. Snap up the latter now.

‘Faaborg Chair Anniversary Edition’, £3,160, available from 16A Bowling Green Lane, EC1R; rudrasmussen.com

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HOMES & INTERIORS / NOTES WEST ELM

Palmette Chenille Wool Kilim Rug, From £299; westelm.co.uk

BIRDS OF A FEATHER Oliver Bonas

...Flock together, as the saying goes. We say, you can never have enough salad servers especially when this pair is concerned. Featuring elegant gold tone feather handles even the plainest of salad bowls will look instantly sophisticated. £24; oliverbonas.com

TO THE MOON AND BACK Nelly Duff

Sabrina Kaici’s hand signed screenprint, ‘Full Moon Silver’ is one of the many cool, incredibly affordable works available at this Columbia Road gallery. But really, it’s yet another example of why we love this East London shop to the moon and back. £40; nellyduff.com

PAOLA PETROBELLI ‘Doppio’ Small Vase in Orange/Grey, £1,700; othercriteria.com

FRAMA

Copper Light Fitting with Black Cord, £35; goodhoodstore.com

WEAVE TEAM Donna Wilson x SCP

Quirky textile designer Donna Wilson has teamed up with modern furniture store SCP. Their recent collaboration sees whimsical products, such as the ‘Henry’ pouffe, make their mark in SCP’s Central London and Shoreditch showrooms. £208.25; scp.co.uk

OLIVER BONAS

Astrid Chevron Photo Frame, £16; oliverbonas.com

LIGHT MY FIRE P. F C a n d l e C o .

These hand-made soy candles are the hand poured result of Thomas Neuberger and Kristen Pumphrey’s efforts. The husband and wife team release small batches of their scents including Fig & Jasmine, Teakwood & Tobacco, and Sweet Grapefruit (left). Simply heavenly. £18; couvertureandthegarbstore.com

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MONOLOGUE

Hexagon Slit Table in Brass, £339; monologuelondon.com

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Strand+Hvass ‘Breeze’ Collection, from £164; cane-line.co.uk

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‘Schultz 1966’ Contour Chaise, £1,347; aramstore.co.uk

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‘Rissington’ Table, made to order, from £2,795; chelseagardener.com

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Tord Boontje ‘Shadowy Chaise Lounge’, £1,608; thelongeststay.com

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Rose Circle Plant Wall, £35.50; hollys-house.com

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Large Meteor Planter in Black/Green, £190; thegardenedit.com

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Pure Nature Wooden Stool, £115; bodieandfou.com

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Oiled Paper Umbrella, from £45; nativeandco.com

Ludovica & Roberto Palomba Outdoor Poly Gregg Floor Lamps, £335; ariashop.co.uk

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Strand+Hvass ‘Breeze’ Highback Chair, £750; cane-line.co.uk

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‘Schultz 1966’ Adjustable Chaise, £1,836; aramstore.co.uk

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Ka t e G o u l d’s

PLANT of the Month

HYDRANGEA ‘ Va n i l l e F r a i s e ’

ydrangea ‘Vanille Fraise’ is a particularly flowery shrub to add to your summer garden. With large clusters of creamy white petals slowly morphing from Vanille to Fraise throughout the year you get to enjoy the flowers in their many different shades as the season progresses. The effect is quite beautiful, especially in the evening light and despite only being planted last year it has become a firm favourite in my garden already.◆ kategouldgardens.com

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Tiipii Bed orget hammocks, our F new favourite way to relax in the garden is the Tiipii Bed. This UV and water resistent swing can fit two adults or four children and is ideal for summer days spent lounging in the sunshine and in the winter, you can move it inside to the living room. Ideal.◆ £179; tiipiibed.co.uk

ince 1966, Kettal have S been making innovative outdoor furniture. With big name designers, such as Patricia Urquiola, Rodolfo Dordoni and Jasper Morrison all creating timeless, beautiful and, above all, functional, pieces this is one brand you need to know about.◆ kettal.com

Full of Spice his summer, take a moment to think about where the vanilla in your ice cream comes from and visit Kew during Full of Spice festival celebrating all things flavoursome. We’ll be making the most of this summer-long event by drinking at the botanical cocktail bar and riding around in one of the Rickshaws – just be sure to book in advance! ◆ kew.org

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COPPER CRAFT Adorn Homewear Combining contemporary copper creations with exotic desert air plants Ω which survive on moisture and light alone Ω Adorn is the perfect solution for urban gardeners with a sense of style who lack space. Modern day agriculture at its best. adornhomeware.co.uk

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PETIT BATEAU Jetting off to a holiday resort? This collaboration between French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Petit Bateau should be your first port of call. Think poncho raincoats, marinieres in bright canvas fabric and nautical tees with a cheeky twist.

Launching in October; petit-bateau.co.uk

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RAVENSCOURT PARK

preparatory school

An Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 4-11 Our pupils now enjoy a new theatre, library, specialist facilities for art, music and science and a new suite of teaching areas.

“The school fulfils its mission to offer children the opportunity to succeed, to be recognised and to be valued. It achieves its aim to develop the intellectual, emotional and ethical requirements to tackle the challenges that life will present... they nurture, guide, motivate and inspire, and it is a school of smiles and laughter where there is much fun to be had.”

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Open Mornings 9:30am Thursday, 17th September 2015 9:30am Thursday, 15th October 2015 9:30am Tuesday, 17th November 2015 To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please phone 0208 846 9153 or mail secretary@rpps.co.uk

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Fancy Kids is a new online shopping destination stocking clothes, toys and lifestyle accessories for style-conscious parents. You’ll find established designers such as Marie-Chantal and Hucklebones – and better still, every piece has been cherry-picked for its ethical credentials.

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Our current cyber-crush is this curated collection of design-led kid’s clothing and toys, sourced from independent brands around the world. Prepare to covet the hand-knitted jumpers, Liberty print bloomers and organic baby grows. bon-tot.com

n the early days of parenthood, mother and baby are often inseparable, but as little ones grow and (hopefully) learn to rest independently, you’ll probably want some way to stay connected while you get on with all the things you’ve put aside for the last weeks and months.

Step forward the BT Video Baby Monitor 7000 – which is so much more than a glorified walkie-talkie.

With HD video and sound, you can hear and see your baby clearly - even the tiniest breath comes through loud and clear – and a handy thermometer alerts you if the temperature falls or rises beyond predefined levels. The unit can also play a string of soothing lullabies or nature sounds and project a pretty light-show onto walls or ceilings, so baby has something to distract her if she awakes wondering, ‘Where’s Mum?’ The bad side? No more excuses for not doing the washing-up… ◆

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¢ Riding the popularity of their handmade mini moccasins, independent label Monkey & Mole has expanded its repertoire to include summery sandals. Super soft for babies’ delicate (and fast-growing) feet – and simply adorbs. £36; monkeyandmole.com

¢ No splash in the pool is complete without a supersize inflatable. The world is your oyster – or, indeed, flamingo – with this impressive and very pink friend, which is big enough to accommodate adults as well as kids. £49; cissywears.co.uk

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STATE Versus PRIVATE he argument of state versus private education is T unending and inconclusive.

It is perhaps simplest just to apply the idea that, ‘one size does not fit all’. Finances are often the driver in the decision of whether to place your child in a state or independent school. To privately educate a child from nursery through to university costs an average of £150,000. This exorbitant figure means it is an option available to few.

As such, mixing and matching between state and private schools during the formative years, can provide a valuable balance.

Supporting a child at state school with private tuition can also be a successful way of ensuring they have access to one-to-one teaching.

In spite of much controversy, independent schools do have a higher success rate of pupils going on to higher education than the state sector.

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hen a friend bought Mandarin flash cards for her nanny to brandish in front of her dribbling toddler, I thought she was mad. But go onto the internet and you will see she is not alone; Mandarin flash cards, printable pdfs, downloadable apps – they are all there at the click of a button, every tool needed to turn your pre-school child into a world-beating Sinologue before their fifth birthday.

The government announced last year that it’s putting Mandarin on the national curriculum and training 1,200 more teachers in the language by the end of the decade. Independent schools are ahead of the state sector, with many now including Mandarin either within the curriculum or offered as an extra-curricular activity.

But Mandarin for toddlers? Do parents really want their infants mastering what is now the world’s most spoken language before they are out of nappies?

The people behind the UK’s first bilingual Mandarin-English day nursery certainly think so. Hatching Dragons, housed in a church hall round the corner from the Barbican, opened in May. It is much like any other nursery except the staff are predominantly Chinese and they employ a 50:50 split between English and Mandarin when speaking to the children.

Hatching Dragons is the brainchild of educational consultant Cennydd John. He had the idea for the nursery when he was looking for childcare for his young son.

“I started thinking about what I would value in a nursery environment. I’d been to China, studied at a Chinese university but then I’d struggled with the language since. And so it dawned on me that having an immersion experience between the ages of nought and five would be a way for my son to pick up Mandarin immediately and naturally.”

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Mandarin is not ‘taught’ at Hatching Dragons, there is no hot-housing or formal lessons, the idea is that the toddlers will simply pick it up through exposure at such a young age. This is nothing new, many nurseries in London offer the same experience with French or German. And well-heeled families have long hired nannies who speak a foreign language for their young families. Charles Bonas, founder of blue-chip educational consultancy Bonas MacFarlane says they are placing more and more Mandarin speaking nannies with families, particularly in Singapore and Hong Kong where the family’s mother tongue is English or Cantonese.

The most obvious reason for Mandarin to be in vogue is that as Chinese reaches economic superpower status parents want to give their children the edge in a competitive world.

Nearly 17% of the planet’s population are native Mandarin speakers, English speakers come in at 5%. Native French speakers? They barely scrape in at 1%. In many ways, the UK is behind the curve on offering English-Mandarin bilingual nurseries, there are already more than 180 in the US. ◆ hatching-dragons.com

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ffered in extremely good order throughout, accommodation comprises an entrance hall, reception room, two double bedrooms, cloakroom, bathroom, kitchen and balcony. Fitzgeorge Avenue is a most attractive tree lined street, with the flat located at the western end.

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Milson Road

BROOK GREEN W14

North End House

WEST KENSINGTON W14

A unique and exceptionally stylish newly built end of terrace house (223 sq m/2,403 sq ft approx.) on this quiet residential street in the heart of Brook Green. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, cloak room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, lounge/bedroom 5, garden, terrace, bike store/shed.

EPC Rating B.

A beautifully presented, bright and spacious apartment (109 sq m/1,171 sq ft approx.) located on the fifth floor in North End House and benefiting from a lift. 2 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, 2 shower rooms, reception room/dining area, kitchen, underground storage room, communal gardens, lift, parking available to rent. EPC Rating D.

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Masbro Road

BROOK GREEN W14

BROOK GREEN W14

A stunning newly refurbished and remodelled maisonette (89 sq m/958 sq ft approx.) configured over the top two floors of this double fronted Victorian building located just off Brook Green. The maisonette has been tastefully decorated in a neutral manner. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, kitchen/diner, terrace. EPC Rating D.

A well balanced, bright two bedroom maisonette (79 sq m/850 sq ft approx.) converted from a Victorian terraced house and featuring a full width balcony off the reception area. The property is further enhanced by extensive storage throughout. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, open plan reception/kitchen, balcony, storage. EPC Rating E.

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A rare opportunity to rent a spacious, immaculately presented family house with flexible accommodation and modern, designer fixtures and fittings with many period features. 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, en suite shower room, cloakroom, reception room, study, kitchen, cellar storage, garden. EPC Rating D.

An spacious, well arranged family house with huge amounts of entertaining space and ample storage throughout. The house offers generous proportions throughout and benefits from original wooden flooring. 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, reception room, dining room, kitchen, cellar storage, garden. EPC Rating D.

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Hadyn Park Road

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A stunning second and third floor maisonette which has been refurbished to the highest of standards and specification. This truly unique property is flooded with natural light while boasting impressive proportions and style.

3 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, reception, dining area, kitchen, utility room. EPC Rating C.

An impressive family home which has come available for a short let. The house is in fantastic condition, wooden flooring throughout and benefits from being in a superb location just off the Askew Road. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen with dining room, garden.

EPC Rating E.

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£1,200 PW

A stunning refurbishment of this detached artists studio offering 1100sq ft of contemporary accommodation, 53' landscaped garden and only five minutes walk to Turnham Green tube. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms. Furnished. EPC=D • Unique detached studio • Stunning refurbishment • 1100 sq ft

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Wilton Avenue, W4

£1,350 PW

A superb, light and spacious five bedroom family house, located on a popular residential road only a short walk from Chiswick High Road. Ideal for a family. Available furnished or unfurnished.

• Finished to a high standard • Large double length reception room • Five double bedrooms

• Two Bathrooms • Ample Storage • Private Garden

• Close to Chiswick High Road • Perfect for a family • Furnished or Unfurnished

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Chatsworth Gardens, Acton, W3 This ideal family home is located on a popular tree lined no-through-road in Acton and has four bedrooms, three reception areas, large kitchen and a recently modernised bathroom. The property is conveniently placed for access to Acton Town tube station (Piccadilly and District Lines). Local schools include Twyford C of E High School. EPC: E

Asking Price £1,499,950 • Four Bedrooms • Large Modern Bathroom • Three Reception Rooms • Attractive Garden approx 70ft • Edwardian Features • Popular Location

Hamptons Ealing Sales. 020 8454 7605 | Lettings. 020 8567 9647

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Rivercourt Road, London, W6 A stunning double fronted lateral Victorian house on this popular street in Hammersmith. The house has a wealth of original features and has been lovingly looked after and upgraded by the current owners.

Rivercourt Road is moments from King Street where there are good bus links into town and Ravenscourt Park train station is approx. 500 meters from the house. EPC: E

£3,499,950 • Semi Detached House • 6 Bedrooms • 4 Reception Rooms • Garden • 3281 Approx Sq Ft

Hamptons Chiswick Sales. 020 8454 7601 | Lettings. 020 8454 7603

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JULIET WHITE Sales Manager Askew Road, Finlay Brewer Photography

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f I seem familiar to some of you it may be from my appearance in Take That’s Babe video or, indeed, from the time I was spotted by a photographer on the King’s Road and persuaded to star on the front cover of Hair magazine as a Princess Diana-alike, pearl earrings and all. Not as easy as you might think for a committed punk! However, in reality, it is more likely that you have seen me trundling around on my bike or in the park with my gorgeous dogs, Lady and Red. I started my working life at Benton & Bowles before moving to Imagicians, where I actually did some work including working with Michael Aspel and the prepolitically aware John Stapleton on the SAS TV campaigns. I left to become a freelance video producer and got paid (well paid!) to travel the world and have fun (lots of fun!). I got married, had three fantastic kids and discovered Sri Lanka, which I loved so much I upped sticks and opened a B&B there. This idyllic existence came to an end when the tsunami hit. For the first time in five years, I had decided to spend Christmas in the UK. Had I not, there is a very large chance that my family and I would no

IF SHOPS REFLECT AN AREA, ASKEW ROAD IS FULL OF PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE!

longer be here. To this day I feel very connected to this tragedy as whilst I lived, many friends of mine did not.

Returning to live in the UK, I moved to Devon and bought and sold properties around Totnes until a local agent asked if I would consider coming to work for them… and so my path to Finlay Brewer began. My kids wanted to be in London, I wanted to be with them, and it wasn’t long before I joined Finlay Brewer to work in their newly opened Askew Road branch. Living just off the Askew Road, I already knew the area inside out including plenty of the people and, loving the fact that Finlay Brewer is all about being local, independent and deeply involved with the community, I was delighted to become a member of the team.

Over the last two and a half years property prices around the Askew Road have superseded

expectation; some houses have doubled in price.

The popularity of the area is echoed in the types of shops that are opening including Cocktail and J W Beeton which sit well alongside other established independents such as The Ginger Pig and Askew Wine. If shops reflect an area, Askew Road is full of people who love the finer things in life! W12 as a whole continues to flourish. Westfield is doubling in size (at last we are going to have a John Lewis), Soho House is opening a club at the old BBC TV centre, the opening of Crossrail is high on the buying agenda and investment in the area is plain to see (if noisy and dusty at times!).

The connections you make in this job are amazing (I recently had an applicant who it transpired had sold her house to my parents in Sussex). Buying a property can be an extraordinarily emotional experience and sometimes my role can be as much about listening to our clients’ worries and anxieties as the facts of the property deal.

I feel very lucky to have found Finlay Brewer. My eccentricities coupled with my desire to make the sales process as positive as possible is a good fit with the ideals of this interesting and dedicated company. u

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ST MARYS GROVE, W4

ÂŁ2,395,000

An immaculately presented five bedroom double fronted detached period house offering an excellent balance of living and entertaining space | Magnificent top floor master suite | Four further double bedrooms | Luxury bathroom | Grand entrance hall | Three reception rooms | Bespoke fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room | Cellar/ utility room | Cloakroom | Fully landscaped west facing garden | Under floor heating | Ideally situated for all amenities | EPC-F.

WATCHFIELD COURT, W4

ÂŁ499,950

A well presented ground floor apartment ideally situated within this popular private development close to Chiswick High Road and all the associated amenities | Double bedroom with fitted wardrobe | Newly fitted bathroom | Fully integrated kitchen | Reception room | Unallocated off street parking | Communal gardens | Porter | Long lease | The property offers close proximity to Chiswick High Road's shops, cafes and restaurant | Transport links include Chiswick Park and Turnham Green Stations and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London | EPC-E.

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WALDECK ROAD, W4

ÂŁ1,100,000

An immaculately presented four bedroom period property with secluded south facing garden and ideally located in the historic 'Strand on the Green' area | Four bedrooms | Luxury bathroom and separate shower room | 25' Through reception room | 19' Bespoke fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room | Conservatory | South facing landscaped garden with studio | Situated within close proximity of Kew Bridge and Gunnersbury Stations, local shops, restaurants and pubs | EPC-E.

GLEBE STREET, W4

ÂŁ1,450,000

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this stylish house that has been finished to the highest standard located within the heart of the 'Glebe Estate' | Three double bedrooms | Luxury bathroom with walk in shower | Ensuite shower room | 35' x 15'3 open plan living space with exposed steel work | Open tread steel and glass stairs | Designer kitchen | Built in speakers and bi fold doors onto the 33' garden | The house is equipped with many state of the art features including Lutron lighting | Close proximity to Devonshire Road and Chiswick High Road's shops, cafes and restaurants and to Turnham Green Station increase the already substantial desirability of this house | No chain | EPC-D.

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www.kerrandco.com Tabor Road, W6 £1,700,000 FH

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A beautifully presented five double bedroom Victorian house. The property is well situated in the heart of Brackenbury and within easy reach of all the local amenities.

The property has been sympathetically extended by the current owners and there is potential to add another bedroom/study or roof terrace on top of the rear addition.

Coningham Road, W12 £725,000 Share of FH A immaculately presented and stylish three bedroom flat over the top two floors of this impressive Victorian building.

Sympathetically converted by the current owners to create a naturally light and spacious property and in fabulous condition throughout. The flat is being sold to include a share in the freehold along with being chain free.

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www.kerrandco.com Askew Crescent, W12 £1,050,000 FH A substantial Victorian terraced house which has been extended and well maintained by the current owner. Providing two reception rooms, a large kitchen/ dining room leading on to the rear garden, three doubles and one single bedroom and a family bathroom. It also has a large attic and basement which could provide a master bedroom and additional living space.

Thorpebank Road, W12 £799,950 FH A beautifully presented three double bedroom mid-terraced Edwardian house providing excellent living and entertaining space. The house has been fully extended and modernised by the current owner and makes an ideal family house. The property is being sold with no onward chain.

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www.kerrandco.com Richford Street, W6 ÂŁ1,295,000 FH A freehold building which has been split into three self contained units, comprising a one bed garden flat, one bed raised ground floor and top floor studio. The flats can be all extended and enhanced subject to planning permission and usual consents. Richford Street is a popular tree lined street south off Goldhawk Road in W6.

Frithville Gardens, W12 POA FH Having been extended by the current owners this house needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. The interaction between restored Victorian and modern architecture is a joy to behold. The sympathetic extensions allow for an abundance of natural light whilst retaining privacy.

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by Barratt London is a mix of 103 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments in Southall. The majority of the apartments at Salisbury Gardens have outdoor space.

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njoy breathtaking views towards E Richmond Green and local landmarks in one of these eleven luxurious two bedroom apartments, including two impressive penthouses. Every home at Merevale House has been individually designed and

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STANLAKE ROAD, W12

ÂŁ975 PER WEEK

A fabulous five bedroom family home in the heart of Shepherds Bush. This extraordinary property offers spacious accommodation throughout and is split over three floors; the ground floor hosts a generous reception room flooded with natural light, bay windows and a feature fireplace. Leading on from the reception is a stylish eat in kitchen with integrated appliances and a breakfast bar. On the first floor there are three good sized double bedrooms and a fourth single bedroom and a family bathroom with a free standing bath and separate shower. The top floor offers the largest of the five bedrooms and a further en-suite shower room and an open walk in wardrobe. To the rear there’s an attractive lawned garden. Viewing highly recommended.

Shepherds bush & Hammersmith office 020 8740 8740

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SO LD WORMHOLT ROAD, W12

ÂŁ1,950,000

Restored as if it were his own home, our vendor has extended this property to offer the ultimate modern family home.

Offering a fusion of traditional character and contemporary living (approx 2689 sq ft including studio/annex) the house offers fantastic proportions throughout. There are four well proportioned bedrooms (two with en-suite shower rooms) and one family bathroom. The master bedroom to the top has to be seen, with its own Juliet balcony, walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. To the rear is a beautifully lawned garden of approx 85ft (to the studio/ annex) which really sets this house apart from the rest. To the rear of the garden offers a studio/ annex of 284 sq ft ideal for working from home or for a nanny.

Shepherds bush & Hammersmith office 020 8740 8740

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GRANGE PARK, EALING W5 A unique opportunity to purchase an imposing Donald Baugh design and built Victorian double fronted 5 bedroom 5 bathroom house on one of Ealing’s most prominent roads.

Large garden with studio | 2 receptions | Stunning continuity | Flooded with natural light throughout | Off street parking | 5 bed, 5 bath | Situated 2 mins from Ealing Common | Nearest station Ealing Broadway | Amazing location POA FREEHOLD

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PARK ROAD, KINGSTON UPON THAMES, KT2: £1,495,000

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 Park Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 Starting from

£1,495,000

19 Park Road is set around a courtyard within a private gated community. Ensuring the latest in home technology, an integral sound system, programmable lighting, and for peace of mind, a NACOS approved security system.

Properties boast Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4. Eco features include photovoltaic roof cells, high levels of insulation and high performance windows. Every property has a landscaped garden, LED lit driveways and parking areas. Featherstone Leigh, Kingston, 020 8549 9449; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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NEW GARDEN SQUARE DEVELOPMENT CHISWICK GATE, W4 STARTING FROM £749,950 FOR A TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT

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aunching this September, Chiswick Gate is a modern yet classically-inspired development, which makes the most of its natural setting in a leafy enclave very close to the neo-Palladian grandeur and glorious gardens of Chiswick House. Comprising one, two and three-bedroom apartments and two, three, four and five-bedroom townhouses, all finished to exceptional standard, Chiswick Gate also offers residents the exclusive use of a private gym and concierge service.

The first phase of homes to be released for sale includes The South Wing; a collection of one and two-bedroom apartments and two and threebedroom penthouses. The penthouses have wraparound terraces providing even greater opportunities for residents to enjoy the development’s tranquil setting. These beautiful

Georgian-influenced homes are situated around a treelined, pedestrianised boulevard offering a peaceful, traffic-free space for residents to enjoy thanks to the underground parking. u

 Berkeley Homes 0203 411 8602; berkeleygroup.co.uk

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resenting the first edition of LISTED, Bective’s brand new lifestyle guide to where to eat, what to buy and where to live in west and central London. Pick up your copy from one of our five offices now!

Many thanks to Both Associates for their beautiful design and Absolutely Magazines for printing and distribution! 

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£1,900,000

ebates have raged either side of an imaginary line drawn somewhere south of the Roses Counties and North of Watford Gap. However, there now seems to be a (friendlier) division in the heart of Shepherd’s Bush...

Since the migration from W6 to W12 across The Goldhawk Road, popular streets such as Godolphin, Stowe and Boscombe have become fashionable destinations.

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CHARITY

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However, something unusual is happening to the North of the Uxbridge Road. Last month Jorgensen Turner completed a £1,900,000 sale on Wormholt Road for a lovely family house complete with a spectacular 85 feet lawned garden. It seems that this previously unsung corner is now attracting customers from all parts of London due to the space the Edwardian properties afford. All of life is on the Uxbridge Road but there’s more to life off it!   Jorgensen Turner Shepherd’s Bush 020 8222 6050; jorgensenturner.com

FH raised £25,000 in aid of the Housing for Women charity. A team of over 70 KFH runners took part in the London Estate Agents 10k run organised by the charity on Sunday 7 June, running a route of ten kilometres around Regent’s Park.

To date, KFH has raised nearly £40,000 for Housing for Women. ◆

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POLLY WILLATTS Conveyancing Manager KFH

When should I appoint a solicitor when buying a property?

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hen buying a property, instructing a solicitor early can really pay off.

Firstly, it means you can complete the solicitor’s initial paperwork and ID checks ahead of time. This speeds up the process and helps to reduce stress later, as once you have an offer accepted you will be under pressure to provide the necessary documents quickly and apply for your mortgage which, if done simultaneously, can be very demanding.

Secondly, already having a solicitor in place when you make an offer shows you are organised and committed to the purchase. This may be enough to give you the edge over other buyers.

When instructing a solicitor early, make sure they offer a fixed legal fee and that they will not charge you if the transaction does not progress for any reason.

This is important if things go wrong or take longer than expected, you will be protected. 

HAVING A SOLICITOR IN PLACE WHEN YOU MAKE AN OFFER SHOWS YOU ARE COMMITTED

 KFH Londonwide Conveyancing 0800 023 1800; kfh.co.uk

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ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719

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FULHAM REACH

£550 W6

Per Week

his one bedroom apartment is situated in Brunswick House at Fulham Reach, the desirable riverside development close to all of the amenities of Hammersmith.

The apartment is offered furnished and has been neutrally decorated throughout, comprising of an open plan reception room with wood floors, dining space and floor-to-ceiling windows leading out to a private balcony.

The development benefits from a range of features including a 24 hour concierge, residents’ gym, swimming pool, spa, virtual golf room, cinema and 24 hour security. u T

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tunning riverside developments are transforming the West London skyline. For busy working professionals, renting an apartment in one of these prestigious buildings is all about convenience and lifestyle. Fully capitalising on the location is Fulham Reach, a landmark property scheme which has just launched its second phase, Brunswick House. Enjoying extraordinary rental demand, Fulham Reach is the natural location for our 13th lettings office, which opened here in June. It’s our fourth on-site office at a St George development so it’s a proven approach for us both.

Why Fulham Reach? Well, it enjoys a beautiful riverside location with landscaped gardens and a

nearby riverwalk with great bars, restaurants, coffee shops and amenities ranging from a private gym, spa, virtual golf and cinema screening room to a 24 hour concierge. With this quality of accommodation and only a short commute to the City and West End, it’s little wonder we’re experiencing high demand from corporates and local professionals wanting a rental home that really is a cut above. Rents are upwards of £475 per week for a studio, £525 per week for a one bed apartment and £750 per week for a two bed.

From our new office we’ll be providing a full lettings and property management service and can also help with furnishing packages. We’ll be covering all of Hammersmith and Fulham and will have a great selection of properties for tenants to choose from. As lettings is our speciality (we don’t sell property), and with over 50 years’ experience of working at the heart of the London rentals market, both landlords and tenants can be assured of a professional, dedicated service. u  Marc von Grundherr Lettings Director Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings, Hammersmith 020 8600 0960; brlets.co.uk

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 Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings, Hammersmith, 020 8600 0960; brlets.co.uk

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RAVENSCOURT ROAD, W6 A semi-detached Victorian family house situated opposite Ravenscourt Park, convenient for Ravenscourt Park Underground Station, as well as local schools including Ravenscourt Park Prep School and Latymer Upper School. Approx. 3,203 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 en suite shower rooms, reception room, dining room, study, library, utility/cloakroom, conservatory, rear garden, off-street parking, garage/studio.

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R O U N D TA B L E

ROBERT BARTLETT CEO Chestertons

Q3 Preview

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Conservative majority seems to have translated into property owners in Central London believing the value of their property has shot up 25% or more in just a few days. Sadly, not! Actually, I suspect that Prime Central London (PCL) values will have continued to fall as fewer overseas buyers look at London as offering value. Expect Q3 to offer up the same. High valuations from agents desperate to win stock will see disappointed vendors’ properties languishing in the market place as we enter the wintery months of Q4.

PCL property is still in shock from the Stamp Duty hikes of last December. There are very few properties that fall under the £935K threshold (the point at which life became more expensive). Coupled with a strong pound relative to the euro, it will take a while yet before most buyers will think there is value to be had in PCL. Meanwhile, those savvy owners who bought in 2009-2012 will be taking huge gains when they do sell. With the prospect of higher capital gains taxes arising in the autumn statement, Q3

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might well be the time to take the gains before the Chancellor wades in!

Online or traditional agent?

Save yourself some fees and lose in the value obtained for your property. I’d rather pay 2% to a good agent rather than lose 10-20% in capital value. It’s probably that simple! I have yet to see an online agent going to best or finals or telling stories of multiple bids from buyers! Pay peanuts, get monkeys! ◆

vendors and landlords are not over-ambitious about house prices over the coming months.

The Euro referendum, the situation in Greece, and instability in the Middle East create global nervousness and will continue to be a challenge, but London is seen as a safe haven with political stability.

An ever-increasing challenge is time management.

London needs to be open for business 24/7 to deal with its global audience and its constant need for communication. Everyone needs a work/life balance but customer care and providing an excellent service is key.

With the economy and confidence in UK Plc growing, we anticipate growth in both the lettings and the sales markets, not only in London but also in the regions. In particular, we predict that the Crossrail effect will impact positively on property prices along the route. London is regenerating in many areas, including Stratford, Bermondsey, Kings Cross, Battersea, Victoria, and Earl’s Court. It is very fulfilling to be working on key schemes in these areas. We will be opening our Nine Elms office in August, which is the first new office in our imminent growth plans. ◆

LUCY MORTON Director, W.A.Ellis, Part of the JLL Group waellis.com

ne of the biggest challenges this year has been managing clients’ expectations, both prior to the election and since the Conservatives’ victory, when it comes to marketing and achievable prices. It will take some time for us to truly gauge the effect of stamp duty reforms so it is essential that O

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CHARLIE WILLIS Head of London Residential Strutt & Parker struttandparker.com

s I write, I think that the high end market in Prime Central London is still taking stock following the surprise election result at the beginning of May. People were genuinely caught off guard and because of this, I don’t think people had planned for moves that they may now consider. As such, the market hasn’t quite come alive in the way we initially hoped it could have done.

Transactions levels are up in the last few days but realistically anyone serious about selling must ensure that their asking price remains competitive. It’s still an undecided market – those that need to move are doing so – but many are continuing to adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach.

Fulham is thriving and our office in SW6 did several deals last week between £1.5m and £2.5m. It’s a two-tier market and the tier above £2m is a little stickier. I think we’ll stay in a state of flux for the next three months until the September market when more people will have their plans in order to buy or sell. There are lots of capable buyers in the market place at the moment, but they are in no particular rush unless they are looking to secure a unique, trophy

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TIM HYATT

CHARLIE WILLIS

residence that will not stay on the market for long. That said, the properties we currently have on our books are exceedingly good – we probably have the best quality stock that we’ve ever had on the market right now. So those who are capable of moving should do so now before the next wave of competition in spring.

We are predicting 3.5% growth in PCL throughout the rest of 2015 from May onwards, up from 0% from January to May before the election.

In terms of challenges, there are huge demographic pressures in London with not enough quality prime new developments underway. International buyers are increasingly prepared to look outside of the ‘Golden’ postcodes and alter their view of where is acceptable to buy to find what they are looking for. Our London residential development team are already seeing the benefit of this.

Flats remain the number one property of choice, but mews and character houses will always have cachet in the right locations.

Every property is saleable, it just comes down to them being priced correctly. Time-poor buyers prefer immaculate, readyto-move into properties – those that are neither of these or are completely unmodernised are the hardest sales to achieve. ◆

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ARE PREPARED TO LOOK OUTSIDE THE GOLDEN POSTCODES CHARLIE WILLIS

RENTAL VALUES IN PCL CONTINUE TO CLIMB & ANNUAL RENTAL GROWTH ROSE TO 4.2% IN MAY

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as part of a seasonal trend among students, families and corporate tenants. Demand has remained strong in markets including Marylebone and Hyde Park particularly in lower price brackets, suggesting companies and private renters are still cost conscious despite the improving economy. ◆

mood of hesitation around the election combined with the recent bank holidays meant a slow second quarter compared to last year in what was a stop start market with lower levels of prospective tenants and viewings. But despite the recent dip, rental values in prime central London continue to climb and annual rental growth rose to 4.2% in May, the highest rate since December 2011. It compares to a decline of 1.4% this time last year and the positive upwards momentum over the last year has been driven by the recovering UK economy and the transfer of demand from the sales market ahead of the general election.

As a key driver of demand, the health of the UK financial services sector remains an area of risk for the prime central London lettings market. Banks including HSBC are reviewing whether to remain domiciled in the UK against the background of an EU referendum by 2017 and a debate over whether Chancellor George Osborne should curb the bank levy.

Financial markets received a boost in May with more than £50 billion added to the value of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange the day following the election and whilst prime central lettings is operating against an increasingly positive economic backdrop, it hasn’t fully hit its stride in 2015.

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JONATHAN HEWLETT Head of London Residential Savills savills.co.uk

he clear political outcome of the 8th May seems to have taken most by surprise, not expecting such a beneficial outcome for the property market. There was, of course, a sudden increase in activity immediately after the result, which soon settled to return to normal market conditions, although still with a layer of caution. The new homes market had a more delayed response, only picking up in the first week of June. We do expect a positive third quarter, with deferred demand flowing back into the market. Vendors who had hesitated are bringing their properties to the market with greater confidence, especially in Prime Central London with

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the concern regarding a mansion tax removed from the market. With record low interest rates and mortgages, employment levels high and the FTSE in a good position; these suggest an opportune time to buy.

Despite increased stock and activity, we do not anticipate a strong and sudden uptick in prices, which would be unsustainable. Rather, we expect to see an improvement in the turnover and volume of sales, assuming both vendor and purchaser expectations can be aligned. Well located and good quality properties will, as always, sell well. In the long term, the restored market confidence needs to be considered in light of the situation prior to the period of pre-election uncertainty. Prime London markets were looking much more fully priced than the rest of the UK, and now have to operate in a relatively high tax environment given the stamp duty increases in December last year, which will take time to be fully absorbed. Nonetheless, our Research department forecasts a strong market, with a price growth over the next five years in Prime Central London of 25.5 per cent. ◆

WE FORECAST PRICE GROWTH OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS IN PCL OF 25.5 PER CENT J O N AT H A N H E W L E T T

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FOSTER ROAD, CHISWICK This is a stunning example of an extended semi-detached house with a beautiful façade and well positioned within a cluster of Chiswick’s premium roads close to Chiswick High Road.

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8 Springbridge Road, Ealing Broadway, London, W5 2AA Sales: 020 8566 1990 | Lettings: 020 8579 9153

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ost of us have that Mediterranean property moment at some point in our lives, even if we don’t act on it.

You may have already experienced it while on holiday; an evening meal on a balmy night, with the twitter of cicadas in the background and the heady effects of some local wine. This is when the conversation probably turned to ‘let’s get a holiday home here’. At the moment these restaurant chats are multiplying as the UK economy revives, with holiday home prices rising too. So, what can you buy in the Med’s principal hotspots? u

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 MODERNIST VILLA IN THE HILLS ABOVE CANNES, £6M

ou will know this area of Cannes if you’ve read JG Ballard’s 2000 novel Super Cannes, named after the set of sought-after communities in the hills overlooking this most English of cities, and the glittering sea beyond. The area is a favourite of the film stars who come each year to the film festival, mainly because of the area’s unimpeded views of the coast. This newly built example is a five-bedroom property and includes every gorgeous cliché that a villa should have, such as an open-plan design, huge terrace and garden, and an infinity pool. u  Savills Cannes, +33 497 06 06 90; savills.com Y

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 LA MANGA, COSTA CALIDA, VILLA IN A FAMOUS GOLF RESORT, £1.77M

urcia might be one of the Spanish coastline’s lesser known areas, but it harbours one of Spain’s most famous golf resorts. La Manga is the natural place to visit if you’re a footballer or film star holidaying in the area.

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Such popularity comes from its location, overlooking a sand bar and within a national park, and its extraordinarily beautiful rolling golf course. Available for sale within the resort are two building plots in which 2,000 sq m modernist villas are planned. Packages to build the properties start from £1.77m. u  La Manga Club, +34 968 17 55 77; lamangaclub.com

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 AN UBER-MODERNIST RETREAT ON EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE BALEARIC ISLE, IBIZA, £3.725M

his cubist style building has both an interesting history and a fascinating location.

It was built 11 years ago as a party house but it’s been refurbished recently with more grown up tastes in mind. The property is in the village of Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera in the geographical centre of Ibiza, well known for its hippy atmosphere and music festival. It’s also a fashionable place to hang out – Jade Jagger has been spotted nibbling on a bocadillo at one of its bars. u  Savills International, 020 7016 3740; savills.com

 APARTMENT AND HOUSES AT TERRE GIALLE RESIDENCE & RESORT, TUSCANY, FROM £66,400

taly’s Tuscan countryside has long been a magnet for UK tourists and house hunters, both drawn to its mouthwatering food, rolling countryside, olive groves and vineyards. While houses have been selling for sky-high prices for years, developments have sprung up to satisfy those with more modest budgets. These are often refurbished estates or palazzos. A recent example is Residence Terre Gialle, deep in the countryside half way between the city of Perugia and the coast, both of which are a two-hour car journey away. The site has a history rooted in the now defunct local mining industry and is a development of studios, one and two bedroom apartments and three-bedroom townhouses, which are available at full price or fractionally. u  Terre Gialle, 020 3637 2215; terregialle.com I

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Four/five bedroom, double fronted detached Victorian home that has been refurbished throughout to offer generous accommodation with a superb blend of period detail and contemporary design.

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Four/five bedrooms Four luxurious bathrooms Two/three reception rooms High specification kitchen Two private balconies Secluded garden Freehold EPC rating C

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Tabor Road, Brackenbury Village, W6 Guide price £1,850,000 Hammersmith 020 8563 9633 hammersmith.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Newly renovated and fully extended five bedroom, three bathroom Victorian terraced house with generous and versatile entertaining space extending to 2,040 sq ft.

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Five bedrooms Three bathrooms 25 ft double reception room Eat in kitchen Utility room Close to transport links Freehold EPC rating F

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Gunnersbury Avenue, Ealing, W5 £900,000 Ealing 020 8799 3890 ealing.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Beautifully presented Edwardian conversion apartment boasting over 1,600 sq ft of living space with three bedrooms, separate study, own entrance, off street parking and private front and rear gardens.

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Three bedrooms Two bathrooms Stylish kitchen/diner Study Front and rear gardens Close to transport links Leasehold EPC rating E

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Mulgrave Road, Ealing, W5 £5,495pcm Ealing 020 8799 3899 ealing.lettings@kfh.co.uk

Stunning six double bedroom family house with three bathrooms, luxury fitted kitchen, private rear garden and gated off street parking. Located close to good road links and a short walk to Hanger Lane tube station.

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Six double bedrooms Three bathrooms Luxury fitted kitchen Private rear garden Over 3,000 sq ft of living space Off street parking Close to Hanger Lane tube station Furnished or unfurnished

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Eyot Gardens, Hammersmith, W6 £5,959pcm Hammersmith 020 8563 9889 hammersmith.lettings@kfh.co.uk

A beautiful five bedroom house boasting a spacious living area, luxury fitted kitchen/breakfast room and three bathrooms. The property is arranged over four floors and is situated close to the River Thames and excellent transport links.

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

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PURCHASE A NEW HOME AT BRENTFORD LOCK WEST AND BUY INTO A THRIVING NEW WATERSIDE COMMUNITY Situated alongside the Grand Union Canal in Brentford, our stunning collection of apartments offer highly specified interiors and generous balconies and terraces, coupled with a fantastic location.

With roof top allotments, an active watersports scene on your doorstep and green open spaces just a short stroll away you can enjoy a different way of living, while still benefiting from being within easy reach of the Capital.

Prices from £529,950.

4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES PRICES FROM £895,000 For further information or to arrange an appointment to visit our sales and marketing suite call Stubbings Property Marketing on 020 8569 7449 or visit www.brentfordlockwest.co.uk HelptoBuy available on selected plots.

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FRITHVILLE GARDENS, W12 £2,100,000 FREEHOLD Big, beautiful and ready for just about any occasion, this superb family house does not disappoint. Offering six double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a grand double reception room, an extended kitchen diner and a secluded west facing garden this home has it all. In addition the property enjoys a sumptuous master suite featuring a gorgeous west facing roof terrace and an indulgent quasi open plan en suite bathroom.

Presented in good condition with a clever layout downstairs you will find period charm and features throughout. A perfect combination of traditional living and modern convenience. If all this were not enough the property is being offered with no onward chain.

Six Bedrooms | Two Receptions | Three Bathrooms | Garden | Roof Terrace | Resident Parking | Good decoration

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THE BUTTS, TW8 ÂŁ3,495,000 This home is far in excess of most standard homes in terms of size (6800 sq ft) and quality. Every room is magnificent and the master bedroom is not just large, but has the most wonderful ensuite and a roof terrace. If you entertain, then this is most definitely the house for you, with a large indoor pool, gym, cinema room and sauna. The property is accessed via electric gates which open onto a cobbled driveway with off-road parking for two cars. This home is set in The Butts Conservation Area, described as a hidden gem. The Butts has many fine Georgian and Queen Anne properties, set around a square. This home can only be appreciated by arranging a viewing.

6800 Square Feet Five Bedrooms Superb Master bedroom suite Indoor swimming pool EPC rating C

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PHOENIX LODGE MANSIONS, BROOK GREEN, W6 ÂŁ1,200,000 FREEHOLD A wonderful three bedroom apartment on the first floor of this sought-after, gated mansion block on the corner of Brook Green. Offered in good condition throughout, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall, reception room, three bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite dressing room; kitchen/dining room, utility/cloakroom and family bathroom. The property further benefits from communal gardens, porter and off-street parking.

3 Bedrooms | Dressing Room | Reception Room | Kitchen/Dining Room | Bathroom | Cloakroom/Utility Room | Balcony | Communal Garden | EPC: D

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CRESWICK ROAD, W3 ÂŁ1,700,000 A delightful double-fronted period-style detached home on an exceptionally large plot located on a premier road in Acton. The property offers excellent room sizes with well-balanced accommodation over three floors. On the ground floor, a modern kitchen/breakfast room opens to a large conservatory overlooking the fabulous, mature rear garden. Whilst on the upper floors, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, with a fantastic en-suite to the master bedroom. Outside, the property offers off-street parking and the extensive rear garden is a particular feature.

The property is close to all transport links, including Ealing Common (Piccadilly Line) and West Acton (Central Line) tube stations and Acton Main Line (with the prospect of Crossrail).

Delightful garden | Close to Japanese school | Huge potential | EPC: Band D

EALING & ACTON | 020 8896 0123 ealing@winkworth.co.uk

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DAVISVILLE ROAD, W12 £850 PER WEEK

A substantial five bedroom ictorian town house offering over s ft of accommodation over floors in an enviable location. Availaible th September . nfurnished/part furnished.

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ELLERSLIE ROAD, W12 £430 PER WEEK

A substantial and stunning brand newly refurbished two double bedroom two bathroom flat with a private garden. Furnished available immediately. wo Bedrooms | eception | wo Bathrooms | arden

For more information on this property call Shepherds Bush Acton ffice | 020 8735 3255

For more information on this property call Shepherds Bush Acton ffice | 020 8735 3255

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, W4 £4333.33PCM

BOLLO LANE, W4 £2100 PCM

Fabulous four bedroom two bathroom period house on lebe state.

Stunning kitchen diner sunny garden close tube station.

Beautifully presented two double bedroom split level maisonette with stunning galleried kitchen breakfast room and private garden.

Four bedrooms wo bathrooms Stunning kitchen/ familiy room/ diner sitting

Split level two bedrooms bathroom galleried kitchen breakfast room private

room garden. nfurnished. Available August.

garden Furnished/unfurnished Available end of July.

For more information on this property call Chiswick office | 020 8994 7096

For more information on this property call Chiswick branch | 020 8994 7096

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STANDISH ROAD, W6 750 PER WEEK

eautifully presented bedroom house with lo ely period features throughout, close to ammersmith roadway & Chiswick igh oad. edrooms | Double eception | Two athrooms | Eat in itchen | Wine cellar |

RUTLAND GROVE, W6 £595 PER WEEK

A rare and beautifully presented two bedroom cottage with pri ate garden and garage situated close to The i er. edrooms | arge eception | itchen | Two athrooms | arden | arage |

Patio arden | Additional roof terrace | nfurnished | EPC and D | Fees apply

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For more information on this property call ammersmith Office | 020 7371 4466

For more information on this property call ammersmith Office | 020 7371 4466

BIRCH GROVE, W3 £1,500 PER WEEK

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BARNFIELD ROAD, W5 £ 693 PER WEEK

Exceptional family home located within close proximity of Ealing Common pro iding excellent access for transport, schools and shops.

Amazing family home refurbished to an extremely high standard, located in Pitshanger offering an array of shops and a wonderful park.

Fi e bedrooms | Dri eway with electric gate | Three receptions | Well landscaped

Four bedrooms | Dressing room off main bedroom | Two bathrooms | Double

garden with a summer house | Fees Apply | EPC: E

reception | Wonderful garden | Fees apply | EPC: E

For more information on this property call Ealing & Acton Office | 020 8896 0123

For more information on this property call Ealing & Acton Office | 020 8896 0123

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Southfield Road, Chiswick W4 A delightful four bedroom semi-detached house This substantial four bedroom property offers flexible accommodation throughout and also includes a wonderful separate garden home office. 4 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, walk in wardrobe, reception room, family room, large modern kitchen/dining room, front garden/off street parking, rear garden, separate garden home office.

EPC: E. Approximately 182 sq m (1,959 sq ft).

Freehold

Guide price: £1,700,000

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The Avenue, Chiswick W4 A delightful five bedrooom, Grade II semi-detached house in Bedford Park This wonderful family home is ideally located in the prestigious Bedford Park Conservation Area, designed by E J May. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, wetroom, dining room, bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, large reception room, study/playroom, cellar, front garden, rear garden, off street parking. EPC: D. Approximately 222 sq m (2,390 sq ft).

Freehold

Guide price: £2,450,000

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