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Kew House School takes an exciting stance on 21st century education. With state-of-the-art facilities, a wide-ranging curriculum and an empowering approach to student learning, Kew House is a place where you would want to be – a place of learning and discovery.

17 March 2016 at 6.30pm Tours at 6.30pm followed by the Headmaster’s presentation at 7pm prompt.

Kew House School is now accepting applications for admissions into lower sixth form for September 2016.

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FLOWER POWER

The orchids are in bloom at Kew Gardens

MICHAEL CAINE

The iconic British actor on fame, London and his new film Youth

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Rainbow brights to liven up your wardrobe

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The classic products that have inspired devotion and their brand new counterparts

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France’s Atlantic coast gives Provence a run for its money

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Redemption and the Anglesea Arms

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Discover the vibrancy of Morocco’s most captivating city

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52 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Tasty happenings from the local area

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he annual orchid extravaganza has returned to Kew Gardens with its lush, tropical display that provides a stark contrast to the world outside the hothouse.

This year's theme is Carnival in Brasil, which is enough to cheer anyone up with its riotous shock of colour and overwhelming mass of natural activity. It's on until 6 March, so there's still lots of time to see it. Colour is a big theme throughout this issue of Absolutely: fashionwise, we focus on the rainbow stripes that are proving a big theme in current resort collections, as well as looking at powder blues that (optimistically) reflect spring skies. In beauty, our roundup of the most iconic makeup bag staples of the past 30 years includes lots of brights and blushes,

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while for interiors, there's a focus on bright lights to intensify any shade.

Also in this issue we meet Michael Caine to discuss Youth, the film, as well as actual youth and not being so youthful. The quintessential Londoner explains how his first big break almost didn't happen (they wanted Terence Stamp for Alfie) and how for his current role he hardly even needed to act.

We also have some stylish recipe ideas, lots of travel ideas and our regular exclusive fashion shoot, so here's hoping you enjoy the issue. ◆

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Light up this cute candle and release the animal within – quite literally, as when the wax melts a grinning metallic skeleton is revealed. Both sweet and sinister.

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Diesel’s latest campaign attempts to decode digital language. Inspired by the way the smiley faces describe real-life scenarios, the video online shows the gang imitate different emojis. diesel.com

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Do you get bored easily? If so, you need a Shore watch. Designed so that the strap can be switched on a daily basis, you can keep mixing things up. shoreprojects.com

Fusing together both tradition and modernity, Argentinian designer Isabel Englebert creates exquisite, handmade, art deco jewellery. Check her work out. £1,600; wolfandbadger.com

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1 2 -13 Ma rc h Ha m p to n C o u r t Pa l a c e ver dreamt of feasting like a Tudor at E court? Well now you can. With authentic food, music, drink and dance, this evening will take you to 1538; to the time that Henry VIII was on the look out for wife number four. Afterward, sleepover in the stunning Cartoon Gallery. u East Molesey, KT8; hrp.org.uk

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5 - 2 0 Ma rc h T hro u gho u t B a r nes oming together to celebrate the rich C variety of composers who have lived and worked in Barnes – Handel, Holst and Howard Goodall to name a few – local music schools and groups will perform a range of choral, instrumental, operatic and jazzical shows. u Barnes Village, SW13; barnesmusicfestival.com

Throughout March Ta te Modern

When people know that they are being captured on film they change; they begin to perform. It has always been this way. But why? Bringing together over 500 images from the past three centuries, this photography exhibition seeks to explore the relationship between photography and performance from Victorian stills to the modern day selfie.

Bankside, SE1; tate.org.uk

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LUDOVICO EINAUDI

16 -18 Ma rc h Ha m m e rs m i th Ap o ll o inaudi’s haunting-but-beautiful music E has sold over 1.8 million records and topped the classical charts worldwide.

This show will feature a selection of pieces from his new album, Elements, alongside a number of compositions from his illustrious back catalogue. u 45 Queen Caroline Street, W6; eventimapollo.com

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Fro m 2 3 Ma rc h B u s h T he a tre lice and Ben have found their A perfect new flat and, to help them settle in, their new neighbours Juliette, Gilles and their son François. Inviting them over for food, drinks and dancing, innocent invitations soon lead to passionate encounters and, as things progress, Alice begins to see that her innermost fears and darkest desires aren’t that different from one another. Walking the delicate line between funny and distressing, this play is brilliant. u 7 Uxbridge Road, W12;

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From 16 March B arb ican Cen t re ver wondered what the world E really thinks of the British?

Well this exhibition will showcase the good, the bad and the altogether ugly side of the UK from an international perspective. Photographs from the 1930’s onward will not only capture the social, cultural, and political identity of the modern Brit but will also playfully contrast how the British see themselves and how the international community sees, understands and receives them. u Silk Street, EC2Y; barbican.org.uk

In a universe where Mars is full of blonde Americans creating their own master race and other planets are full of the British saving taxpayers’ money, a crew on Pluto lose contact with Earth.

Unearthing our dark humanity, this hilarious play watches on as the characters fend for themselves, suspect the worse, and turn on one another in order to survive.

Sloane Square, SW1; royalcourttheatre.com

SHOW OF THE MONTH

ILGTRITTICO iacomo Puccini T h ro u gh o u t Ma rch R o yal O pe ra Ho u s e n this acclaimed production, Nicola Luisotti conducts Puccini’s vibrant trio of operas with three world class casts.

These single-act operas immerse the viewer in the different stages of life; the heartbreak and tragedy of Suor Angelica and the terror

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and jealousy of Tabarro’s murder seem at odds with the comedy of Gianni Schicchi, but the final part of this trio expresses the darker side of humanity. Expect grand set designs and sumptious duets that will blow your mind. u  Bow Street, WC2E; roh.org.uk

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ently weave your way through a series of delicately suspended orchids before passing through a tunnel made-up purely of lush tropical plants. Look above in awe at two enormous rainforest tree structures, proudly swathed in the riotous colours of Oncidium and bromeliads, showing off Brazil’s magnificent plant life to the fullest. Travel from the Amazon rainforest to the desert of northeastern Brazil and encounter glowing, hanging droplets clothed in Tillandsia suspended among Brazilian cacti. We are not in South America, but in west London.

This is Kew Gardens' annual orchid extravaganza. Five explosive figures will take centre stage in the pond, alluding to the vibrant and flamboyant costumes of Brazilian carnival dancers. Household favourites such as bromeliads and Phalaenopsis, as well as Brazilian hybrids such as Cambria and Miltonia will make up this eye-catching display.

Enter into a celebration of carnival and colour exploring Brazil’s biomes in depth, from the Pantanal’s seasonal flooding, a time when the ecosystem bursts into life and explodes with colour, to the Cerrado’s spectacular plants, some of which have adapted to withstand fire.

Elisa Biondi, Display Horticulturalist, who worked on this year’s display,

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said: ‘This year the pond display is a true explosion of colour – a real carnival. With 2016 being the year of Brazil, we wanted to capture the essence of this incredible country, taking visitors on a journey through its biomes while showing the range of conservation and science work that Kew is doing with South America.’

Step out of the English winter into the Brazilian wilderness and discover the work of adventurous Victorian plant hunters who journeyed Brazil to expand our knowledge of its miraculous plant life. The wild splendour of these South American plants and the diversity of Brazil come alive in this dramatic display, giving visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the pivotal work of Kew Gardens to collect, record and conserve such a breathtaking range of tropical plants. ◆

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t takes an awfully long time to achieve legendary status and while audiences have been admiring the magnificent Sir Michael Caine for some time, the 82-year-old admits that his role as ageing composer Fred Ballinger in Paolo Sorrentino’s comedy-drama Youth may be his best performance yet.

“It’s very different from when I was a big movie star and I got the girl and everyone knew it was me in the movie,” Caine says. “In this movie you don’t see me, you don’t see the acting, you only see the person I’m playing. It’s probably the best thing I've ever done.”

And as he admitted to the Express recently, he even surprised himself a little: “This film stretched me. I have not lost the thrill of finding myself in these situations when I still think of myself as a working class kid from London.”

Youth is director Sorrentino’s first film

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since the dazzling La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty) which won the Oscar for best foreign language film at the 86th Academy Awards. Set in a luxury Swiss spa it is a tender, immersive and sometimes heart-breaking reflection of life and finding joy in the twilight years.

Alongside double Oscar-winner Caine is an impressive cast including Harvey Keitel as Fred’s best friend and Jane Fonda as an ageing diva, combining the might of several cinema titans. Clearly unfazed by his exceptional cast, Sorrentino used unusual methods to get the very best from his actors.

“Paolo [Sorrentino] likes to keep surprising his actors,” Caine explains.

“He didn’t tell us anything about what was going to happen in a scene except that a pretty girl is going to get into the pool. Then he told us to ‘just get in the pool, there’s no dialogue. So Harvey and I get into the pool and we’re waiting

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ARTS & CULTURE / INTERVIEW and suddenly Paolo yells ‘action!’ and Madalina [Ghenea] gets in the pool and she’s completely naked! Harvey and I both expected her to be wearing a bathing suit and that stunned look on our faces is really great acting because we didn’t have to do any acting at all. You can’t get any better than that! It was absolute reality.”

A true national treasure who has worked consistently since his breakout role in epic war film Zulu in 1964, Caine has already reached the status that most actors will only ever dream of. But his path to superstardom was far from

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straightforward and the actor had already been grafting for an entire decade before landing the role of Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead. In fact, even after the success of Zulu few imagined he would become the icon he is today. Ultimately it was his working class charm that set him apart.

“I was very fortunate to have a distinctive voice and look that was very different from the great actors of the 40s and 50s where everyone in Hollywood was so handsome,” admits Caine. “I never thought I was going to be a star because I was this Cockney guy from Elephant and Castle. I was very far from the typical image of a movie star. But my generation changed the way actors look and spoke and behaved.”

His role in Alfie made Caine a household name, and set him on a path of playing cheeky but loveable cads. Caine admits that when it came to playing the serial womaniser, he “couldn’t have found an easier role to do” but admits he almost didn’t get the part. “I was sharing a flat with Terence Stamp at the time

and he was offered the part ahead of me and I actually tried to convince him to do the role but he wasn't interested,” he recalls. “But that was the role that made me a movie star and it changed everything.”

Unlike his most famous alter ego, Caine has been happily married to his wife Shakira Baksh for 43 years. He recently said that before he met her he was drinking too much and smoking several packs of cigarettes a day and that she “calmed him down”. “She’s not the little wife,” he told Radio Times. “She runs the whole business side of my life. She’s my right-hand man, my confidante. I was famous when I met her but I could not have got this far without her.”

There is a great gulf, therefore, between the real Michael Caine and his character Fred in Youth, who despite great success is prone to brooding, an aspect Caine found challenging. “The hardest thing was playing a man who has a deeply troubled soul and that’s never been part of who I am,” he smiles. “I’m very happy. I’ve had a happy marriage, I have wonderful children and grandchildren, and I don’t brood about anything. Embracing that sadness and regret was the biggest test for me.”

It’s not surprising Caine found his role in Youth as a curmudgeonly old man so trying when his outlook remains so utterly joyous. In fact, apart from his somewhat healthier lifestyle, Caine isn’t a million miles away from the Cockney charmer the world fell in love with all those years ago.

He still resides for the most part in the UK and, having hinted at retirement several times in the past, he chooses his film roles wisely, saying he will only film on location if his wife can accompany him.

“I’m still enjoying my life as much as ever,” he grins. “I’ve said this before, but it’s true: growing old may not be that pleasant, but given the alternative it’s fabulous.” ◆ l Youth is on general release

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PIECES OF EIGHT Dior's Spring Summer '16 campaign showcases Raf Simons' final ready-to-wear collection for the fashion house. Shot by Patrick Demarchelier, the models wear metal '8' pendants which pay homage to the first Dior catwalk show in 1947. dior.com

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hy is it, thought Justin Rhodes in 2004, that you see people in expensive clothes wearing cheap belts? And why is it common to have 30 pairs of shoes but only one belt? All this seemed entirely wrong to the economics graduate-turned fashion designer. Belts are an integral part of an outfit; spoiling a good look with a substandard belt is unforgivable.

This became the founding principle of Elliot Rhodes, a store dedicated entirely to the belt. Rhodes found that belts were at best underrepresented in in stores and at worst completely missing. ‘At Selfridges there were hardly any belts. Even Hermes only had a tiny selection, and they were £500,’ he remembers in his Chelsea shop.

‘When I wanted to find a colourful belt to match my shoes, there was nothing at all.’

So with his fashion knowledge and love for flamboyance, he set out to develop a belt business. And now, 12 years later, he has three shops in London and one in Japan.

Belts, he insists, are not a replacement product. We should wear different belts for different occasions. A big part of the Elliot Rhodes experience is the mixand-match belt and buckle idea, where interchangeable buckles can be fixed to different straps to create an almost infinite number of potential belts. In the shop, straps are arranged by width and by colour; there are shades ranging from classic browns and blacks to bright whites, oranges and metallics, all in countless kinds of high quality leather. Who could resist? Go on, belt up. ◆ ● Elliot Rhodes, 55 Duke of York's Square, SW3; 020 7730 4000; elliotrhodes.com

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Supermodel Snaps Equipment

Daria Werbowy reprises her ongoing role as photographer, creative director and model for Equipment’s Spring ’16 campaign, but this time around she has a co-star; Kate Moss. The supermodel duo flew to Mustique minus the usual make-up and styling team, to shoot the French label’s new collection of shirts in a series of intimate holiday snaps. equipmentfr.com

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POWDER BLUE

Fashion’s label du jour is New York designer Rosie Assoulin, who combines a love of bold colour with sweeping silhouettes. An apprentice from fashion greats such as Oscar de la Renta and Alber Elbaz, Rosie has developed a coveteable brand of chic day to eveningwear.

‘She’s Come Undone’ trousers £1,640 & ‘Robert Morris’ top £735 matchesfashion.com

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Luxury exotic skin handbag designer Ethan K is the go-to for the woman who wants to design her own unique tote. Bespoke bags can be decorated with precious stones and crystal studded clasps. The exclusive client list include royalty.

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Style maven Olivia Palmermo has just launched her second collaboration with US sunglasses brand Westward Leaning.

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The fashion pack are clamouring for these metallic leather loafer style ‘trophy shoes' as seen at the Gucci Resort ’16 presentation, which encapsulate the current 70’s vintage mood. We’ll be teaming ours with midi skirts and fine knit sweaters.

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01. ANDY WOLF Acetate sunglasses £265; andy-wolf.com 02. ROSIE ASSOULIN ‘Morning after’ maxi skirt £905; matchesfashion.com 03. ADAM LIPPES ‘Flounce sleeve’ cotton shirt £606; brownsfashion.com 04. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Wool mini dress £1,685; brownsfashion.com 05. VALENTINO ‘Rockstud’ medium leather tote £1,285; mytheresa.com 06. PLEATS PLEASE BY ISSEY MIYAKE Pleated cullotes £315; farfetch.com 07. BALENCIAGA ‘Caban’ wool blend coat £1,415; matchesfashion.com 08. JIL SANDER Leather trainers £275; thecorner.com

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Anne-Marie’ swimsuit £140 net-a-porter.com MARY KATRANTZOU RESORT 2016

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‘Marina’ silk pajama shirt £245; net-a-porter.com

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Tweed Jacket £1,040; farfetch.com

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MARCO DI VINCENZO Metallic dress £710; matchesfashion.com

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'Crisp packet' metal clutch bag £1,195; anyahindmarch.com

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‘Boych’ leather boots £765; farfetch.com

EDIE PARKER

‘Jean’ acrylic box clutch £975; edie-parker.com

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White lace blouse, £795, Zimmermann Bodysuit (worn underneath), £117, La Perla Pleated chiffon maxi skirt, £1,310, Ermanno Scervino ‘Byzantine 75’ embellished pumps, £725, Aquazzura Rings from a selection starting from £225, Alexia Jordan

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Sheer ROMANCE Set hearts aflutter this spring with chiffon, lace and ruffles Photography Ja mes Lucas Stylist Charlotte Adsett

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Chiffon ombre mini dress, £430, Halston Heritage at net-a-porter.com Embellished Moroccan slippers, £930, Ermanno Scervino Rings from a selection starting from £225, Alexia Jordan

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Tulle puff sleeve top, £480, Simone Rocha at Selfridges Organza skirt, £4,995, Roksanda Rings from a selection starting from £225, Alexia Jordan

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‘Alberta’ silk devore dress, £1,394, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Body suit (worn beneath), £117, La Perla Black suede ‘Mini blade’ pumps, £700, Casadei Rings from a selection starting from £225, Alexia Jordan

PHOTOGRAPHER: James Lucas FASHION EDITOR: Charlotte Adsett MODEL: Bibi Sharipova at M+P HAIR & MAKE-UP: Alice Oliver using Tom Ford Beauty and Aveda haircare FASHION ASSITANTS: Chalisa Guerrero & Helen Brown PRODUCTION: Beauty & Pro Productions MANY THANKS TO: Joel & Son Fabrics for providing the tulle material used throughout

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FASHION / MOODBOARD

MY INSPIRATIONS

EVA-MARIA KHAN

By Eva-Maria Khan, founder of London W11 Cashmere

MY FAVOURITE PIECE FROM LONDON W11’S CURRENT COLLECTION...

Lauren Hutton

The fringed v-neck in taupe and the scarves are the pieces I keep finding myself wearing all the time dressed up and down and up again.

MY FAVOURITE DESIGNER...

Jil Sander

And inspiration is Jil Sander. Not only do we come from the same city, being true Hamburgers, but I also share her passion for the ultimate highest level of quality and modern, effortless elegant pieces you dress up and down and build your wardrobe on.

Items you travel the world with.

MY STYLE ICON IS...

Lauren Hutton. I love her quiet, effortless elegance. She just never looks out of place, she is glamour and casual in one.

JIL SANDER

and I come from THE

MY FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION IS...

South Africa has its very own vibe, the beautiful landscape, their very own mix of culture which creates the very special vibe of that country, and hot spot Cape Town is my very favourite.

SAME CITY

Flat Iron New York

MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS...

I have a passion for scents. But I always have my Madame Rochas as a classic. After those, I will buy others: at moment my favourite is Un Gardin Sur Le Toit by Hermes and Chance by Chanel.

Fringed v-neck

by W11 Cashmere

MY FAVOURITE PIECE OF ART...

Cape Town, South Africa

Alberto Giacometti's Standing woman and anything by Gerhard Richter.

MY FAVOURITE BUILDING

Undoubtedly the Flat Iron Building in New York. It is so much of its time, but always contemporary. ◆ Eva-Maria Khan's exclusive Italian and Scottish cashmere collection is available at londonw11.com

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05/02/2016 12:15

B E AU T Y R e v i e w

Our pick of the best shampoo and conditioner sets for Spring 2016 W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

ARMSTRONG CUTHBERT Chiswick

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rom the curb, Amstrong Cuthbert is a subtle and petite looking salon set back from the main Chiswick High Road. Inside, it's spacious, warm and light, and the lovely smell of Aveda invites you to relax, unwind and take some time to pamper yourself.

I am planning a drastic change for my hair and after a brief consultation, Victoria shares my enthusiasm. She offers just the right amount of advice: encouraging and knowledgeable but not too bossy, so I retain the feeling that it's my ideas we're working with.

But before she actually starts any cutting I am invited for an Aveda ritual, a procedure designed to encourage you to relax still further. Tempted by a choice of different, gently scented oils I choose a de-stressing blend for this set of neck, shoulder and hand massages. Needless to say, it is bliss and definitely changes the experience from a run of the mill haircutting visit to something more indulgent and luxurious.

Having entered the salon with long, rather unruly, weighed-down hair, I emerge with a fresh 1920s type style that frames my face well with loose, healthy curls. Armed with handy quick tips for fuss-free styling offered by the competent and experienced designer throughout the session, I’m confident I’ll be able to keep the look without too much effort of my own – exactly what I wanted from a trip the salon. Our verdict? It's a thumbs up for luxury and lasting results. ◆

● ARMSTRONG CUTHBERT 177 Chiswick High Road, W4; 020 8995 5167 armstrongcuthbert.co.uk

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Caffeine Fix Frank Body

Coffee in the shower may sound like a bad idea but Australian brand Frank Body beg to differ. Their Original Coffee Scrub has gained a cult following for its invigorating properties and intoxicating smell. Our only advice: prepare to get messy. £11.95; frankbody.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES

7 of the best

NEW ARRIVAL

SHAMPOOS & CONDITIONERS

Glossier

Launched by Into the Gloss founder Emily Weis, Glossier has become a beauty sensation in the US. Fortunately, fans of the brand based in the UK can now purchase their bestselling Balm Dotcom from online retailer Net-A-Porter. £25; net-a-porter.com

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BED OF ROSES Trilogy

The world’s first rosehip oil range, New Zealand brand Trilogy is completely organic and favoured by the likes of Kate Middleton and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Their Antioxidant+ Rosehip Oil in particular has become an essential part of our morning beauty routine.

30ml for £26.50; trilogyproducts.com

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This revolutionary serum, designed specifically for men, is an entire grooming regimen in one slickly designed bottle. From the innovative atomiser application to the hydrating, energising formula, this is the single product any man needs in his wash bag. £72; zv2.co.uk

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This March London perfumers Jo Malone have launched a limited edition collection to fulfil our olfactory dreams. Herb Garden comprises of five fragrances and include Sorrel & Lemon Thyme, Carrot Blossom & Fennel and Wild Strawberry & Parsley. jomalone.co.uk

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1. AESOP NUTURING SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER, £19 EACH; aesop.com 2. AVEDA INVATI THICKENING SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER, £22 & £24; aveda.co.uk 3. ORIGINAL MINERAL DETOX SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER, £24 & £25; selfridges.com 4. COWSHED HORNY COW HIGH SHINE SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER, £16 & £18; cowshedonline.com 5. MARIA NILA PURE VOLUME SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER, £23 EACH; marianila.com 6. SUSANNE KAUFMANN SHAMPOO FOAMER VOLUME & CONDITIONER VOLUME, £30 & £25; net-a-porter.com 7. ILUXE ORGANICS ABONDANCE SHAMPOO & DETENTE CONDITIONER, £28 & £34; net-a-porter.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS CHANTECAILLE

Brow Definer, £32; spacenk.com

CHANEL

Sublime de Chanel Infinite Length and Curl Mascara, £25; chanel.co.uk

HIGH DEFINITION Browtec, £16; esteelauder.co.uk

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Full Fat Lashes, £22; charlottetilbury.com

BOBBI BROWN

No Smudge Mascara, £20; bobbibrown.co.uk

TOM FORD

NARS FOR MICHAEL COSTELLO SS16

Extreme Mascara, £35; selfridges.com

NARS

Audacious Mascara, £21; narscosmetics.co.uk

YSL

Babydoll Mascara, £25; boots.com

BENEFIT

EYE OPENERS

Brow Zings, £24.50; benefitcosmetics.co.uk

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Diorshow Iconic Mascara, £25; houseoffraser.co.uk

Redefine your lash and brow game with the best products for Spring 2016 B y C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

CLINIQUE

Instant Lift for Brows, £16; clinique.co.uk

MAC

Brow Set, £14; maccosmetics.co.uk

REVLON

Mascara Set, £9.99 each; boots.com

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BEAUTY CULTS

6 HA NDY BRISTL E & NYLO N HA IRBRUSH

Mason Pearson veryone has had at least one of these E brushes in their life. Each one is handmade in England and their style and substance has barely changed since the 1920s.

Gentle on the hair and almost indestructable. ◆ £60.50; masonpearson.co.uk

Old favourites and bold new launches – we discover the best of both worlds

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rguably, the most famous red lipstick of all time, MAC’s Ruby Woo has bluish undertones and serious staying power.

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Estée Lauder s one of the world’s most popular A anti-ageing formulas, a bottle of Estée Lauder’s award-winning serum is purchased every 8.5 seconds. It was upgraded in 2013, when the consistency thinned a little and a few ingredients were added. ◆

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Although some bemoan its lack of scent, it is this very quality that has made it a highly successful unisex moisturiser. ◆

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Robert Piguet his iconic tuberose scent has had a cult T following since its release in 1948.

Robert Piguet intended to create a disruptive, carnal fragrance. Judging by the lifelong fans it garnered (which include Madonna, Uma Thurman and Courtney Love) he most certainly succeeded. ◆

£135; robertpiguetparfums.com

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E I GHT HO UR CRE A M

Elizabeth Arden

his iconic product has spawned several offshoots including lip balm, sunscreen and body moisturiser but you can’t beat the original skin protectant for all-round healing. Whether the problems are dryness, burns or chafing, this potent balm always seems to be produced from someone’s handbag. ◆ £26; elizabetharden.co.uk

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Clinique entle, odourless and hydrating, this G familiar little yellow bottle achieved cult status soon after its launch 32 years ago due to its effectiveness on all skin types, regardless of colour or condition. It has received a few upgrades recently, not least to the bottle which finally has a pump. ◆

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his brilliant balm has had a firm following Down Under for several years and now Britain is in on the action. The Aussie answer to Eight Hour Cream, Dr Paw Paw can be used as lip balm, relief for burns or even a salve for damaged hair. ◆ £6.95; drpawpaw.com

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Byredo lowerhead took Byredo founder F Ben Gorham six years to complete and, once launched in 2014, it instantly became one of the Stockholm-based brand’s most sought-after scents. Inspired by the blooms in an Indian bride’s headdress, this modern tuberose, rose and jasmine concoction smells just like springtime. ◆

£130; liberty.co.uk

ritish make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury’s sterling career backstage was brought into the spotlight when she launched her own range in 2013. Since then, the entire brand has gained a dedicated following; the Matte Revolution Lipsticks are now a celebrity staple. ◆ £23; selfridges.com

t might sound counterintuitive but all skin, especially oily skin, benefits from oil treatments. Make-up artist Arabella Preston launched Votary last year at Liberty and the range immediately gained cult status for its natural ingredients, simple philosophy and excellent results. ◆ £45; votary.co.uk

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Tweezerman

La Prairie

any a beauty obsessive has lusted M over their pricey pots and potions but La Prairie's body spray trumps them all. One spritz of this body spray really does leave you feeling energised on a cellualar level. ◆ £90; laprairie.co.uk

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inner of InStyle’s Best Beauty Buys 2015, Tweezerman’s Slant Tweezer is a make-up bag essential from a company that has dominated beauty bags for the last 30 years. Traditionalists may prefer their classic Granite Sky colourway but we fall for Signature Red every time. ◆ £20.95; tweezerman.co.uk

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SKINOVA LUXURY FACIAL Skinova Spa at West London Dermatology Centre offers a range of luxury facial treatments. Whether you have problematic skin of just want to look and feel better about your skin, our relaxing facial treatments are suitable for all skin types.

A bespoke combination of Skinova skin peels is chosen to exfoliate and renew the skin. Facial massage is performed to improve circulation, decrease puffiness and improve lymphatic drainage leaving your skin refreshed and glowing.

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From personal training to spa treatments to family tennis matches, the Park Club has it all

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u The café areas of the club are latest areas to see developments which tie in with an overall ethos of being a family friendly area and healthy. A new rapid service model for hungry post sport chidren has been coupled with a new salad bar, new healthy snacks, freshly made juices and smoothies, as well as a revamp of the café area. u

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he Park Club in West London offers its members a unique combination of the very best in personised service, extraordinary facilities and the latest technology to help them achieve balance and wellness within their fast paced London lifestyles.

MAKE IT PERSONAL, EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE

u Experience unprecedented levels of support. In the gymnasium we combine the best Technogym wellness equipment and new Tanita Body Analysis, with complimentary personal training every month. In our studio’s classes are taught by specialist instructors and class sizes are small, meaning more personal attention when you need it.

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05/02/2016 12:41

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ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION skin. Cocktails of The Vita Soothe and C-Stem antioxidant serums are excellent for replenishing protective lipids in the stratum corneum whilst soothing and brightening skin. Even in winter it is advisable to use an SPF 30+ sunscreen to protect from winter conditions.

ECZEMA AND PSORIASIS

u Both skin conditions involve itchy, inflamed skin and winter temperatures and stress at work raise the risk of flare ups. Solution: moisturising with emollients can moisturise and reduce irritation. At West London Dermatology we also use the Regenlite laser a safe, painless and effective treatment to reduce underlying inflammation whilst increasing collagen to repair damage. For very severe conditions prof. Tony Chu will advise bespoke treatments to help reduce appearance of Eczema, Psoriasis or any other Dermatitis condition.

ROSACEA

BEST FACE FORWARD Tips for keeping your skin healthy and happy from the West London Dermatology Centre

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he combination of low temperatures outside and warm air inside, pollution and free radical attack can cause problems with your skin.

Cold weather can make certain pre-existing skin conditions worse or cause dry, flaky skin.

Everyone needs to protect their skin and if you have an existing skin condition there are some simple ways to prevent inflammation or irritation. Professor Tony Chu at West London Dermatology looks at some common conditions and solutions offered at his Chiswick clinic.

DRY SKIN

u The outer layer of skin or stratum corneum consists of dead skin cells embedded in a mixture of natural oils (lipids) that are produced in the lower layers of skin. These oils provide a barrier to protect the skin and retain moisture.

Dry skin occurs when there is not enough moisture in the stratum corneum.

Solution: prevent moisture loss by using specialized serums or moisturiser developed to replace lost lipids. Avoid extremes of temperature. Medical grade skincare such as Skinova Cosmeceuticals are suitable for sensitive skin and can also help replenish lipids and protect the

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u Rosacea is a common skin condition that mainly affects people over the age of 30, although it can affect all ages. Rosacea is characterised by skin flushing (when skin turns red for a short period), typically of the cheeks , chin and nose. These episodes can become more frequent and in some cases become persistent. Rosacea may be accompanied by visually dilated blood vessels papules and pustules.

In serious cases skin thickening may occur. At present there is no known cure for this condition so treatment focuses on long term management and reducing symptoms. Solutions: as an inflammatory condition Rosacea can be exacerbated common triggers such as extremes of temperatures, steam rooms, saunas, alcohol, hot drinks, spicy foods or strenuous exercise. Avoiding such triggers may help reduce flare-ups but further treatment is often required to manage this long term condition. At West London Dermatology Regenlite laser in combination with Hydrating Fusion treatment is used to effectively manage Rosacea symptoms by reducing in flammation and clearing broken blood vessels, pustules and papules on the face. Regular treatments are effective at controlling visual redness and symptoms of flushing with no adverse side effects. u

â—? WEST LONDON DERM ATOLOGY CENTRE

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

MARCH 2016

05/02/2016 12:46

SKINOVA SPA New for 2016, Skinova Spa at West London Dermatology Centre brings Chiswick residents a new level of anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation treatments. Highly experienced therapists are passionate about skin and combine the latest in cosmeceutical skin care, scientific innovation and luxurious relaxation massage techniques to truly transform your skin while you relax and unwind.

Call 020 8742 2204 for appointment skinova.co.uk/professional

MUM'S THE WORD Treat you mother this Mothers' Day

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ROCK & ROSE Step into characterful and glamorous Rock & Rose, an award-winning restaurant and cocktail bar, for amazing pan-Asian cuisine made by excellent chefs and classic dishes. Boasting superb cocktails, arguably the best in London, cocktail hour runs from 5 to 7pm during the week. Sunday roast starts at 12pm accompanied by a Bloody Mary selection, the perfect cure for any tomfoolery from the night before.

106-108 Kew Road, TW9; 020 8948 8008 rockandroserestaurant.com

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ANNIE’S Annie’s is a delightful restaurant with sites in Chiswick and Barnes, whose brasserie-style cuisine includes much-loved favourites. They serve generous portions and nothing is too much trouble for this neighbourhood gem. Cocktail hour runs from 5pm to 7pm, the perfect way to end a busy day. And the award-winning brunch is unquestionably the best around, served daily from 10am to midday.

162 Thames Road, W4; 020 8994 9080 36-38 White Heart Lane, SW13; 020 8878 2020 anniesrestaurant.co.uk

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There is no better way to express love than with flowers. They are perfect for every occasion, from a small gesture of thanks to a full blown declaration. Flowers have always played a part in Mothers' Day celebrations, so show how much you can with a bunch from Zita Elze’s shop, and choose from the sweetest little posy to arrangements that make more of a statement.

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1. CHARBONNEL ET WALKER Easter Fine Dark and Milk Chocolate Selection Box, £32; charbonnel.co.uk 2. HARRODS Cocoa Dusted Almond Easter Egg, £24.95; harrods.com 3. BISCUITEERS Beatrix Potter Easter Collection, £39.50; biscuiteers.com 4. ROCOCO Honeycomb Crunch Milk Artisan Egg, £24; rococochocolates.com 5. HOTEL CHOCOLAT Classic Ostrich Egg, £75; hotelchocolat.com 6. PAUL Sucette Chocolat Poussin, £1.50; paul-uk.com 7. PRESTAT Dark Chocolate Easter Egg, £16; prestat.co.uk 8. MAISON PIERRE MARCOLINI, Easter in Wonderland, from £13.90 to £105; uk.marcolini.com

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With its stylish brass light fittings, walls busy with pictures, marble floors and leather banquettes, the Ivy’s new west London outpost looks and feels like a Parisian brasserie. The all-day menu, is an outsize single page featuring breakfast and tea as well as lunch and dinner; there are even afternoon savouries ranging from crumpets with marmite to shepherd’s pie.

96 Kensington High Street, W8; theivykensingtonbrasserie.com

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Carlo Rotta

West London-based Italian chocolatier Carlo Rotta’s range of hazelnut-based chocolates includes the impossibly delicious Gianduiotti, small boat-shaped pieces of cocoa and hazelnut mix, and the classic gianduja paste, of which Nutella is a cheap copy. The range is available at Selfridges and Harrods. carlorotta.it

GOLDEN EARS Gail's

The star of Gail’s Easter spread is the hot cross bun: perfected by baker Roy Levy, the spiced sweet buns are loaded with fruit and glazed with spiced syrup for an extra sticky top. But don’t forget these Bunny cupcakes, topped with pink-iced speculoos bunny ears.

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MINE'S A BIRRA Just opened on Devonshire Road is the UK’s first Italian craft beer pub offering a selection of handpumped, bottled and draught beers, served alongside Italian street food, burgers and cold cuts.

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loudy Bay is one of Marlborough's best-known wineries, famed mostly for its fabulous sauvignon blanc. This 2013 pinot noir is a smoky, spicy wine with an initial softness that gives way to intensity.

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e live in a city fuelled by gin and prosecco. With temptation everywhere, the majority of us find ourselves finishing each stressful day with a glass of something intoxicating. Sometimes, however, you need to take a break and that’s why we love London’s very first dry bar, Redemption, recently moved from its Golborne Road spot to a new home in Chepstow Road.

Here, absolutely everything is sans alcohol, gluten and meat. Sceptical?

I was, too. But you won’t leave feeling deprived. With non-alcoholic cocktails such as the zingy apple mock-jito and sweet, earthy beetrootini to enjoy you’ll find yourself taking the time to actually taste what you’re drinking. Meanwhile, the food is on another level.

We start with a platter of quinoa, avocado and enoki mushroom maki rolls.

Nutty, creamy and, due to the cucumber, fresh, the starchy white sushi rice isn’t missed at all. For the main course we order grilled aubergine and baked pumpkin. The former comes covered in pomegranate seeds, pinenuts, micro basil and a generous dousing of tahini – a combination that is so comfortingly filling that I don't feel as though I am being too virtuous. My friend’s pumpkin feels more healthy, with avocado and cashew sauce used to complement the earthy taste.

Finishing things up with a faux naughty dessert, a Madagascan vanilla and dark chocolate cashew and coconut cream cheesecake with hazelnut and medjool date base, we leave feeling very full but utterly angelic. ◆

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The Anglesea Arms is definitely brown, with its wood-panelled interior, spartan furniture and total lack of upholstery, but it's got a utility chic feel about it, a minimalist serenity that takes it about as far from the old-fashioned sticky patterned carpet pub as you can get, while remaining an unreconstructed and authentic public house. There are no sofas or chandeliers here, no music, no embellishments. Instead, there's a serious food menu, a daily changing board that doesn't feel compelled to offer the obvious.

To start, for example, we order grilled calçots, a type of Catalan onion that's almost a leek, with lardo, crackling and black pudding. It's a slightly blackened dish that

pitches caramelised onion against cured, meaty flavours in a way that's been thoroughly thought through. Similarly, salted and smoked duck breast with beetroot and apple relish, walnuts and cress is a prettily arranged and colourful spread with a clever combination of tastes. Main courses are roasted pheasant breast with lentils and kale, and pan fried cod with cauliflower, both of them simple and flawlessly done. For pudding there's a rhubarb pannacotta that's so tart and subtle it's barely even sweet. The children's menu offers a sophisticated onglet steak and chips in place of the usual dreaded nuggets – and it's served almost bloody. The Anglesea Arms is pared back, confident and high class while remaining an unpretentious pub at heart. ◆

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XXXXXX / XXXXXXX HAZELNUT AND CHICKPEA FALAFEL with winter pickles & tahini yoghurt in pitta Ser ves 4 -6 aking falafel from scratch is such a treat and the end result is fantastic. The addition of hazelnuts to this Lebanese classic gives it such a great flavour.

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I n g r e d i e nt s Winter Pickles: • 200ml apple cider vinegar • 400ml water • 100g sugar • 2 tablespoons salt • 2 cloves garlic, smashed • 5 sprigs thyme • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns • 1/2 small cauliflower, cut into small florets) • 1 large beetroot, peeled, halved and sliced • 1 turnip, peeled, halved and sliced Falafel: 300g dried chickpeas • 1/4 small bunch fresh coriander • 1/4 small bunch fresh parsley • 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda • 1 small chilli, finely chopped • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped • 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped • 75g hazelnuts, roasted and roughly chopped • 1 teaspoon sea salt Tahini Yoghurt: 150g natural yogurt • 3 tbsp tahini • 1 lemon, juice • 1/4 garlic clove, crushed • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda • 1 small chilli, finely chopped • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped • 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped • 75g hazelnuts, roasted and roughly chopped • 1 teaspoon sea salt Soak the chickpeas in 1 litre of cold water for 24 hours. Drain and rinse well.

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To Serve: • 4 Turkish pita breads, as fresh as possible • 1 bunch watercress M e th o D 1 In a food processor, blitz chickpeas with a pinch of salt until they are the consistency of coarse, sticky breadcrumbs. Add all other ingredients (except for bicarbonate of soda and nuts) and whiz until they orm a bright green paste which still has a fine crumb - don't overwhizz. Refrigerate for half an hour before frying. 2 When ready to cook, heat oil to 180°C. 3 Add the bicarbonate of soda and nuts plus up to about 40mls cold water to the falafel mix. 4 Shape falafel into little patties and fry for 6-7 minutes until a deep crunchy brown. 5 Cut warm flatbreads, stuff them with the yoghurt, falafels, pickles and cress. ◆

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FOOD & DRINK / RECIPES WARM CHOCOLATE & TURKISH DELIGHT BROWNIE with salted butterscotch & vanilla ice cream Ser ves 4 -6 I n g r e d i e nt s Brownie: • 200g butter, chopped • 200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped • 4 eggs • 250g caster sugar • 100g plain flour • 50g cocoa powder • 100g Turkish delight Butterscotch: 50g unsalted butter • 120g brown sugar • 150ml double cream • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more to taste • 50g ginger nut biscuits M e th o d : For The Brownie: 1 Heat oven to 175°C and line a 24 x 20cm brownie tin with baking parchment.

2 Place the butter and chocolate in a double boiler and melt slowly. 3 Whisk the eggs and sugar together with an electric whisk until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Gently stir into the chocolate mixture and sift over the flour and cocoa and fold in. 3 Pour into the lined tin, poke the pieces of Turkish delight into the brownie and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into squares.

CHICKEN & RICE PILAF STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH with coconut & pomegranate Ser ves 12–14

Ingredients • ½ small onion, finely chopped • 250g organic chicken thigh, skin off, bone out, 1cm dice • 60ml olive oil • 75g butter • salt and pepper • 1/2 teaspoon allspice • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 400g Basmati rice •650ml chicken stock, simmering • 75g Pomegranate seeds • 75g toasted coconut flakes • 75g toasted almonds • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped • 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped To Serve: • Serve with a generous dollop of thick yoghurt M e th o D Squash: 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C. 2 Cut the squash in half, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Drizzle with the olive oil and chicken stock and season liberally with salt and pepper. Cover with

foil and bake for 30-50 minutes, depending on the size of your squash.

Pilaf: 1 Sauté the onion in the oil and butter for a few minutes until softened, then add the chicken and cook on high for 2-3 minutes until the juices start to run out. Season with a little salt and pepper and the spices. Then add the rice and chicken stock. Turn the heat low, cover and cook for 15 minutes without disturbing 3 One ready, fold through coconut, pomegranate and herbs, and season well 4 Stuff the squash with the mix, drizzle with olive oil and flash in the oven for a further 10 minutes. ◆ Paradise by Way of Kensal Green, 19 Kilburn Lane, W10 020 8969 0098; theparadise.co.uk

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For The Butterscotch: 1 Melt butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Melt in the sugar and then add the cream. Bring to the boil and rest. Season with the salt to your taste.

2 To assemble, place warm brownie in a bowl, pour over butterscotch and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with some chopped up ginger nut biscuits.◆

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that Marrakech is not a relaxing place to go on holiday. The depiction in popular culture of the medina in particular is one of tourists being assailed on all sides by carpet vendors and snake charmers whilst mopeds roar past, donkeys bray and chickens are violently expelled into your path. And while this is accurate up to a point, it’s certainly not the whole picture. The key is to choose the right hotel, where they have the experience to help you navigate the markets – a real retreat, a port in the sometimes stormy city. That’s where the Royal Palm Marrakech comes in, a short 20 minute drive from the centre, so guests have great access to the sights and sounds of the markets, but can return to an oasis of calm. This contrast is one of the things the Royal Palm excels in. The stunning grounds with their ancient olive trees, as well as the titular palms, the undulating grassy knolls of the golf course and expanses

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of water give it a lush feel, while the best view of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains can be had leaning over the side of the main pool, cocktail in hand.

Elements of Moroccan culture and style are subtly incorporated throughout the interior, with bright mosaic tiles adorning the walls, twinkling lanterns dangling from the ceilings and exquisite carpets covering the marble floors.

Of its three restaurants, Al Aïn is the prettiest and boasts an authentic Moroccan menu, with sheep’s brains for the bold and flavorsome tagines for the less so. Al Aïn also has a unique selling point: the entire restaurant is run by women, from the head chef, Meryam Diane, to the servers bringing out the dishes. When you can bear to leave your gorgeous room and venture out into the main hotel, you are greeted by

smiles and warmth by the staff and other guests, many of whom are on their sixth or seventh stay at the hotel. Children are also catered for with a charming and thoughtfully designed kids' club that has its own pool and outdoor cinema, not to mention a flock of shaggy wooden sheep that wouldn’t look out of place in an upmarket London interiors shop.

Tear yourself away from the pool or the fabulous, white-walled spa and the souks are a must-visit. A far cry from the UK’s homogenised high street, or the same old international chains in every capital city, the medina really is a place to find one-of-a kind-treasures and yes, bargains. Carpets are a no-brainer and

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most reputable sellers are able to ship the bulky rolls to save you lugging them around all day or adding extra kilos to your baggage allowance. It is a shopping experience like no other, sipping mint tea while enthusiastic vendors gabble in a mixture of French and English and unfurl countless rugs of all hues and sizes.

Two other items that are really worth the haggling are leather bags and Berber silver, but to find the real gems you have to truly surrender to the souks and go deep into the winding maze of shopfronts and stalls. Every so often you may find yourself walking in Carrie Bradshaw’s stilettos as you meander down the alleyways they filmed for Sex and the City 2. Those looking for refreshment can find it on the terrace of Café Arabe, which looks out over the rooftops of the medina and is one of the few places in that quarter to serve alcoholic drinks.

Seven hours fly by in a blur but it can be as exhausting as it is exhilarating. At the end of the day, the best feeling is knowing you can wash off the dust and dirt in your giant bathtub before heading to the bar for a cocktail, taking it out onto the terrace and listening to the strains of a live band floating through the air.

A perfect ride on the Marrakech Express. ◆

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The Cote d’Azur is a long drive and when you get there, it’s crowded. If you lay your towel on a beach at Nice, St Tropez or Menton, there’ll be someone else’s towel a few centimetres away.

Not so on the islands of Noimoutier, Oleron or the Île de Ré. Still France, but less far south. Several hundred miles closer to home, the Vendee and the Charent Maritime have an Atlantic coastline beautiful enough to rival its southern sister, but easier to reach and less crowded. The area around

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and local specialities include seasalt and oysters. Our road trip starts in Le Havre, after an implausibly comfortable overnight ferry from Portsmouth (spacious cabin, comfortable beds, even the breakfast is good) and a few hours’ drive takes us to the Island of Noirmoutier, famed for its salt, its wide beaches and its Mediterranean feel.

Just 12 miles long and with a population of just 10,000 (rising to 100,000 in August) the island connects to the mainland via a bridge and its wide sandy beaches rival any of the world’s finest.

Market shopping is an obligatory part of any French holiday. Our spoils from the daily market at Noirmoutier include Breton tops all round as well as kilos of seasalt and salted caramels plus delicious white peaches, fresh seafood, baguette and quiche, charcuterie and more. If we’d had any space left in our car, we’d have come home with furniture from the weekly brocante market too.

And then of course there are the ecosystem and the Marennes basin,

La Rochelle is full of beautiful sandy beaches, delightful places to stay and wonderful things to eat.

The most obvious destination is the beautiful Île de Ré, long a haunt of Parisians in August. It’s an island connected to the mainland by an impressive toll bridge; its towns and beaches are connected by a network of cycle paths. Distances are small, the landscape is flat, the narrow roads are clogged with cars in high season and bicycle hire shops are found everywhere, making two wheels by far the best mode of transport on the island.

Beaches are of the dreamy, sandy variety

oysters. This region produces 10,000 tonnes of oysters every year, and those from the island of Oléron are the only French oysters to be awarded the Label Rouge for the ‘fine claire verte’ variety since 1989. The taste is a result of the exceptional cultivation in a unique

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where the Seudre River meets the sea, producing a delicately perfumed oyster.

Oleron is less well known than the Île de Ré, though larger and less crowed, is also the access point for Fort Boyarde, the location for the TV gameshow of the same name, a spooky looking abandoned military prison built originally as a fort in the middle of the sea. Now tourists are ferried to it for daytrips to admire its bizarre isolation. La Rochelle itself is a beautiful city, its old port, medieval towers and limestone buildings.

Further south towards the seaside resort of Royan, we stay slightly inland in the grounds of a chateau at Les Castels’ Sequoia Parc, which has a vast pool complex with water slides, cycles for hire, good dining options and high class entertainments in the evenings from an energetic group of young actors.

Aside from organic attractions such as beaches and shellfish, we make time to stop off at Futuroscope, France's first amusement park, which is so popular that half the population has visited since it opened in 1987. It's a surreal, futuristic world with rides including a 4-D cinema experience devised by Luc Besson and an award-winning Time Machine experience, all set in an environment that looks like something out of The Fifth Element. It's also a handy stop en route to the coast.

We'll be back - vive la France. ◆ l For all information, reservations and price comparisons on ferries worldwide visit aferry.co.uk • For all information on Les Castels visit les-castels.com • For all information on Futuroscope and other parts of the region visit visit-poitou-charentes.com

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The Sample Sale This month, London is set to host its very first multi-brand design sample sale. Sale stock will include design classics, limited edition pieces and discontinued lines, as well as a different daily ‘star buy’ from the likes of Tom Dixon, Case Furniture (pictured) and more.

Unlike fashion, thankfully, furniture is one size fits all.

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ANIMAL INSTINCT

The Animals Observatory The new fashion brand from design talent Laia Aguilar (formerly of Bobo Choses) and entrepreneur Jan Andreu has launched. Channelling the ‘animal world’ as seen through a child’s eyes, the debut collection is inspired by the films of Jacques Tati and Aguilar’s own illustrations. ensmallable.com

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UP AND AWAY Bon Bon Balloons

All balloons are not made equal, as these sparkle-filled stunners show.

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rom a workshop in distant Slovenia (and the minds of a talented cabal of painters and designers) comes Ooh Noo, a contemporary childrens brand specialising in cosy bed linen, stylish home decor and beautiful, handmade toys - of which this lightweight yet durable little pram is our current favourite. Every Ooh Noo piece is completely handcrafted, and the love that goes into the deliciously minimalist designs is clear in the quality of the finished articles. You can also take comfort in their approach to product testing, with every design - from bed sheets and blankets to their sweet hand-knitted bunny rabbit - put through its paces in the founders’ own homes, by their own children. A simple approach, but as Ooh Noo proves, simplicity rules. ◆

Toy Pram, €98,70; ooh-noo.com

TIGHTS PLEASE

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Braveling ¢ Specialising in imaginative threads for happy legs, Braveling’s new Cheeky Grin tights have got us weak at the knees. Designed in London and manufactured in Europe, they are ideal for mischief-makers (who, me?

It couldn’t be!) and gifting and come beautifully packaged. ◆ £16; tippytoeskids.co.uk

Tellkiddo ¢ Make tidying up fun and easy with the new range of paper storage bags from Stockholmbased brand Tellkiddo. Ideal for any room, these delightful bags merge functionality with playful design, offering the perfect accessory for parents. ◆

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Into the woods Nurseries with forest schools are becoming popular with London parents who want their children to go wild in the country Wo r d s A M a n d a C o n s ta n c e

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hat do you do when it’s pouring with rain? I ask Leanna Barrett, the founder of London’s first full time outdoor nursery for 2-5year olds. “We put our hoods up,” she replies. “The children love to play in the water when it rains.” Welcome to forest schooling – a Scandinavian import that has become increasingly popular in primary and nursery schools across the UK – and now catching on in London.

The ethos behind forest schooling is to get children outside, in all weathers, ideally in woodland, where they can learn and gain confidence through hands-on experience, interacting with nature in an ever-changing environment.

The first UK forest school was set up in 1993 by a team from Bridgewater College in Somerset. Inspired by a field trip to some Danish nurseries, they employed the principles of an outdoor focused, child-centered and play-based approach in their own school and were stunned by the way in which the children blossomed in confidence and creativity.

Carol Evelegh, founder of The Kindergartens, a group of London nursery schools for two to five year-olds, says forest schooling has amazing benefits for children’s confidence and self-belief. “It’s fascinating to watch the slightly more cautious kids – you get them out there and they are so much more confident,” she says.

Every child in her nurseries goes to Wimbledon Common at least once a fortnight for a morning of forest school.

Lessons are planned, just as they would be indoors, but it’s a “very broad plan,” says Evelegh. Once on the common, “we follow the children,” says Evelegh.

“It’s very open-ended, we could be

THE CHILDREN

are outside, in WATERPROOFS, from 9am to 4pm

whittling magic story wands or making mud pies in the stream."

Evelegh says the natural environment has a marked effect on children. “It brings a natural calm to them”, she says. “They discuss new things, they problem solve, they work in teams and they are free to take risks.” Boisterous boys, in particular, “are very different” outside the formal boundaries of the classroom, she says.

“They enter a magical, changing world and their focus is amazing.”

Evelegh says some parents were worried at first, that their darling would be too cold or too wet, but on witnessing the change in their children, their enthusiasm and sense of pride in their achievements, they are now as hooked on the idea as their children are.

Leanna Barrett grew up in Wales, rock-climbing in the Brecon Beacons.

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Her husband James is Australian. They met when they both worked at the luxury wilderness safari lodge, Jack’s Camp, in Botswana. They are outdoors folk, to put it mildly, so when they had their first child, Ella, four years ago, Leanna and James felt so strongly about her being able to run freely outdoors that they started a full-time forest nursery for her.

Little Forest Folk opened on Wimbledon Common with ten children in January last year. There are now 129 children who come for up to five days a week at the nursery (there’s a maximum number of 30 per day). The children are outside, on a three and a half hectare site, warm and dry in special waterproofs from Sweden, from 9am till 4pm and inside a geodesic dome (think the Eden project) at either ends of the day to help parents with pick-ups. The nursery has been so popular that Barrett and her husband James are opening two more nurseries in Wandsworth and Chiswick in April this year.

Leanna is adamant that the children have “total freedom” on the secure site.

Specially trained teachers follow even the youngers ones at a distance, “it’s amazing how quickly they learn how to risk assess for themselves,” she says. “We don’t teach them, we help them to learn,” she says.

Children are encouraged to explore and get muddy and learning is “by accident”, says Leanna, “the key to good teaching”.

Forest schooling has obviously struck a chord with London parents. Why? “Because it gives them the childhood they deserve,” says Leanna. “The children can play freely with nature. It helps with their confidence and resilience.

They are happy; we see it every day.

It is how they should be.” ◆ littleforestfolk.com thekindergartens.com

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As I ride to work through the traffic I think back to 2003 when I started Estate Agency. I have always been interested in property and after three years at Durham University I decided it sounded like the perfect job for me.

I have a naturally inquisitive nature, so looking around properties and meeting new people really appealed to me. Thirteen years later I still feel the same, you never know who you are going to meet and every property is different.

Opening Knight Frank Chiswick in October 2014 has been hugely rewarding. We have experienced many challenges and finished 2015 with a flurry of new business which is continuing into 2016.

Demand for prime London property has dispensed over the last couple of years, a trend that has benefitted areas like Chiswick.

Having said that, this softening followed price growth of 48% in prime central London between 2009 and 2012, cementing the area’s global reputation as a safe-

YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU ARE GOING TO MEET AND EVERY PROPERTY IS DIFFERENT

haven during the financial crisis.

From my experience, buyers have increasingly searched for ‘better value’ and families in particular need more space achieved outside central London.

Recently, we completed sales where established Chelsea residents are now requiring larger family homes and excellent schools for their children, which reiterates what the government data shows in that a third of people moving from the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in 2014 headed to South-West London.

What I love about Chiswick is the ‘village feel’, the convenience of the High Street and the wide spectrum of properties available.

As I walk to work after picking up my coffee from Charlotte’s, I am

frequently stopped by old clients for a market update. Many of our clients have multiple property interests in the area, so the extra 3% stamp duty payable on buy-to let investments and second homes has been a popular topic which has been echoed by the significant increase in new buyers needing to complete by the 31st March.

When I am not working at this time of year, I like to escape to the mountains for a snowboarding holiday, most recently in Avoriaz, France. I had a blast and it was nice to have time away with friends.

Over dinner one evening, my friends announced that they were about to put their property on the market and asked for my advice regarding this.

I went on to explain about the current price-sensitivity in the market and the importance of a realistic guide price, and in turn how this would result in multiple interest for vendors and their choice of a buyer. I am happy to report my friends in Streatham are now under offer and I have no broken limbs from the trip. ◆

KNIGHT FRANK / 020 3757 6231 / knightfrank.co.uk

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

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CLIFTON AVENUE W12 £800PW / £3,467PCM

• 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • RECEPTION • KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

• 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • FULL-WIDTH KITCHEN

• 2 BATHROOMS • GARDEN & ROOF TERRACE • EPC RATING D 63

• 2 BATHROOMS (1 EN SUITE) • LARGE 59 FT GARDEN • EPC RATING E 45

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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SEDGEFORD ROAD W12 £780PW / £3,380PCM

ROWAN ROAD W6 £775PW / £3,358PCM

• 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • SINGLE BEDROOM/STUDY

• 3 BEDROOMS • 2 RECEPTIONS • BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

• 2 BATHROOMS • 70' WEST FACING GARDEN • EPC RATING E 47

• FULLY FITTED KITCHEN • LANDSCAPED GARDEN • EPC RATING E 52

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

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What price to be near ‘outstanding’ secondary schools?

£780,000

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£ 9 9 2 ,0 0 0 a ve r a ge he area has ten extremely good secondary schools including the much lauded Chiswick Community School, London Oratory and West London Free School, famously set up by writer Toby Young. And while Chiswick is a much sought-after property market, it’s secondary schools greatly increase its appeal.

Prices in the area are, consequently, high. On average detached house prices go for £1.8 million, semis for £1.7 million and terraces for £1.1 million. Don’t expect to see much change out of £550,000 for a two-bedroom apartment.

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t’s no wonder that many Londoners move out to the country when their children reach secondary school age.

The capital may be awash with decent state primary schools, but if you want a good education for your children in their later years then you’ve got a postcode battle on your hands. So it’s either pay for them to attend a private school or try and move into a catchment area of a decent secondary school.

Subterfuge is the third way.

Many agents report a brisk trade in rented accommodation as many parents try and secure an address within a catchment area. But many schools are getting wise to this and requiring multiple and much more robust proof of address. But if you’d prefer to take the legitimate route

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01 A TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE BETWEEN MORTLAKE AND RICHMOND, £780,000. MARSH AND PARSONS, 020 8939 1770.

02 TWO BEDROOM FLAT WITHIN A NEW-BUILD DEVELOPMENT NEAR EAST FINCHLEY TUBE STATION. £1.35M. SAVILLS, 020 7472 5018.

03 FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE IN CHISWICK, £995,000 WITH FOXTONS, 020 8996 6000

HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB

£ 1 . 3 9 m i l li o n a ve r a ge ampstead Garden Suburb has five state secondary schools (if you include one free school in East Finchley) but the undisputed star is The Henrietta Barnett School, which was judged to be the second best selective secondary school in the country last year by The Sunday Times, and was recently picked out by a Tatler survey too.

If you want to join this merry throng of education excellence, then you’re going to need to pay for the privilege. Hampstead Garden Suburb demands £2.4 million on average for a detached house, £1.22 million for a semi or terrace and £780,000 for a flat. ◆

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£ 78 8 ,0 0 0 a ve r a ge he borough has ten secondary schools with another in the pipeline. But in fact, Richmond should be known as a centre for independent secondary school excellence nationally with three in the top 100 (St Paul’s School, The Lady Eleanor Holles School and Hampton School).

The best state secondary schools are Grey Court School, Sir Richard Reynolds High Catholic and Waldegrave School, all of which have an Ofsted ‘outstanding’.

House prices in Richmond are noticeably more affordable than prime central London’s, but only just. Detached houses go for £1.2m on average followed by semis at £814,000 and terraces at £658,000.

Two bedroom flats go for £370,000.

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Completing on a lovely family home in W12 after ten months of holding the sale together.

Both parties were overjoyed and the case of champagne they brought into the office also helped.

Property prices in the Hammersmith and Fulham borough increase by over 50% on average since 2010.

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A stunning penthouse apartment in Digby Mansions. It came complete with a substantial private terrace overlooking Hammersmith Bridge and had been renovated to an unbelievably high standard.

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With outstanding attention to detail, the property exudes luxury and sophistication whilst maintaining very high eco credentials. Located opposite Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew offers a charming village atmosphere and idyllic urban living. ◆

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BOTH PARTIES WERE OVERJOYED AND THE CASE OF CHAMPAGNE THEY BROUGHT INTO THE OFFICE ALSO HELPED

accommodation is arranged over four storeys, including five bedrooms, five bathrooms and staff accommodation, set within beautifully landscaped grounds on a premier road.

Hamptons International Richmond, 020 8454 7621; hamptons.co.uk

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TERESA BREWER

NEWS

ESTAS

Founder & Director Finlay Brewer

Q&A What have you learnt recently about the local market?

That buyers are becoming much more specific in what they are looking for. Whilst their base criteria remain the priority, buyers are looking for additional qualities that raise the individuality and appeal of a property above the norm.

Where are you seeing the highest price rises at the moment?

Buyers continue to look out for properties where the fundamentals, such as position are great.

However, if the vendor is able to offer something a little bit special, we are seeing higher and multiple offers being submitted.

Where should I invest?

Brook Green is a fantastic area to invest at the moment. The transport links getting in and out of town are unsurpassed and the schools are amongst the best in London. ◆

Finlay Brewer 020 8993 6929; finlaybrewer.co.uk

space adjacent to the kitchen providing modern living in a magnificent period building.

The Kitchen: this is a wow feature of the house and is well equipped and modern with very good storage and all the modern components demanded by modern buyers.

The Garden: The west facing garden is private and of a good size. It is well stocked with mature plants and it provides excellent outside entertaining space. ◆

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THE AVENUE W4

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The House: The house overflows with period features including bay windows and a roof terrace. It is a privilege to show this house to buyers.

The Orangery: This contemporary room serves to link the kitchen, the drawing room and the garden to create magnificent entertaining

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I have been a negotiator for almost four years and have been with Bective Leslie Marsh for nearly three. When I’m not at work or chatting with the Brook Green locals, I can be found in one of the local restaurants or at Brook Green Farmers market on a Saturday afternoon.◆

I have been with Bective for the past 18 months in the Brook Green office. Alongside the job, we help a lot with local charities, events and sports occasions throughout the year. In my free time I enjoy both playing and watching sport, football being my personal favourite. ◆

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SPOTLIGHT ON W4 1 BED FLAT

AVERAGE PRICES AND RENTAL VALUES BY PROPERTY TYPE – 2015

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Edgehill Road, Grange Park, W13 W5

ÂŁ3,950,000 Freehold ÂŁ3,995,000

in one Ealing`s most desirabledetached roads this substantial, Gradeis IIwell listed, detached ASituated substantial andofbeautifully refurbished, family home which located for the excellent transport and amenities of sq Ealing withand fiveislarge double bedrooms, family house offers links approximately 4,714 ft ofBroadway, living space arranged over three all with Designed en suites. The has been local meticulously refurbished to the highest floors. and property built by renowned architect, Leonard Shuffery (Arts &standards Crafts), and accommodation a large westseven facing years. gardenThere with studio. whooffers lived spacious in the property with his and family for sixty are only sixteen houses on Edgehill Road and this property dominates the road with its magnificent Lebanon Cedar tree and imposing Dutch Gabled architecture.

Telephone: 020 8579 5242 Email: info@gardinerhomes.co.uk www.gardinerhomes.co.uk

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£1,550,000

A handsome red-brick halls adjoining semi-detached family home which is well located for the shopping and transport links of Ealing Broadway. Benefiting from many period features, a large cellar and a sunny south west facing garden.

Skyline House, Dickens Yard, W5 £799,950 A stunning 2 bedroom contemporary apartment (with lift) which is beautifully presented and benefits from wood floors, Sonos sound system, modern kitchen and bathrooms and 2 balconies.

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£2,750,000 Freehold

Ian Gardiner presented Emmasix Gardiner Kira Russo double Koo Dahinden Anne Marie Cahill A substantial and immaculately bedroom detached fronted Victorian family house located in this popular tree lined residential road just moments walk from Ealing Broadway station and shops. This beautiful family home offers generous proportions Beaconsfield Road, W5 layout arranged£615,000 Denbigh £449,950 throughout with an appealing off a wide and welcoming centralRoad, hallway. W13 The abundance of light throughout the house is remarkable.

The rear garden is beautiful Telephone: A 2 bedroom ground floor flat which is well located for A beautifully refurbished apartment finished to an020 8579 5242 Email: info@gardinerhomes.co.uk and very private as it has been landscaped throughout to provide a beautifully manicured Ealing Broadway and South Ealing Underground Stations. The exceptionally high standard. This 1 bedroom apartment has a openoffers space.spacious accommodation throughout and property bright reception room with an open planwww.gardinerhomes.co.uk kitchen and comes

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

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HEATHFIELD TERRACE, W4

PRICES FROM £735,000

An outstanding opportunity to purchase one of only five luxury apartments set in these two Georgian style houses in this stunning location overlooking Turnham Green | Bespoke fully integrated kitchens | Luxury bathrooms | Spacious reception rooms | Some with private garden | Long leases | Allocated off street parking available | Bike store | CRL 10 Year guarantee | Oak flooring | Under floor heating | Chiswick High Road's shops, cafes and restaurants are moments away | Transport links include Turnham Green and Chiswick Park Stations, Local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London.

ELLIOTT ROAD, W4

£1,750,000

An exceptionally spacious five bedroom period house ideally located in this central Chiswick location close to all amenities | Five bedrooms | Two bathrooms | 27' Through reception room | 24' Kitchen/Breakfast room | Garden room | Cloakroom | Utility/Store room | Private 25' Garden | Extensive built in storage | 2293 Sq Ft | Situated within a stones throw of Turnham Green Tube Station and all the amenities on Chiswick High Road | No chain | EPC-E.

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CLEVELAND AVENUE, W4

ÂŁ750,000

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

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PRICES FROM ÂŁ525,000

An exclusive development of four 2 bedroom and one 1 bedroom flats set within this landmark Victorian building offering contemporary living close to numerous transport, shopping and restaurant facilities. This location also benefits from an abundance of open green space on your door step combining best of city living with park life | New leases | Video entry phone | Bespoke kitchens | Oak flooring | Under floor heating | Bike Store | Luxury bathrooms | Some with outside space | Satin chrome sockets | Security lighting.

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PROPERTY / PRICE COMPARISON

RENT VS OWN Is owning cheaper than renting in London?

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ince early 2009 the typical variable rate for a UK mortgage has remained constant at 2.5% despite regular warnings that such low rates cannot continue for ever. Rock bottom rates have sheltered millions of London home owners from the worst ravages of the financial crisis and helped the capital’s economy bounce back. But one unintended effect of this Bank of England policy has been to make it theoretically cheaper to own a home than to rent one. But this extended post-crisis interest break, like all good holidays, really does look set to come to an end following strongly worded comments recently by Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, that a rate hike really is due this year.

So while the low interest rate deals are still up for grabs, is it still cheaper to rent than buy in London? Or have the capital’s recent

DULWICH

Seven bedroom house on Mundania Road, East Dulwich, £1.6 M Mortgage payments: £7,178

KFH, 020 3792 6736; kfh.co.uk Seven bedroom house on Therapia Road, East Dulwich Monthly rental: £3,950

KFH, 020 3792 6886; kfh.co.uk Cheaper or more expensive? £3,228 a month more expensive to own

CHISWICK

Two bedroom apartment, near Ravenscourt Park, £1 M Mortgage repayments: £4,486

Winkworth, 020 8994 7096; winkworth.co.uk Two bedroom apartment, Church Street, Chiswick Monthly rental: £3,683

KFH, 020 3792 1014; kfh.co.uk Cheaper or more expensive? £803 a month more expensive to own

ROCK BOTTOM RATES HAVE SHELTERED MILLIONS OF LONDON HOME OWNERS

fast-rising house prices scotched all that? Research by Santander in December last year revealed that in London it is £179 a month less expensive to own a property than it is to rent. But do the figures stack up on the ground? We went out to the market to find out, basing our figures on a 10% deposit and a variable rate of 2.5%. ◆

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FOUR STUNNING SHOW HOMES OPEN DAILY 4 BEDROOM HOUSES STARTING FROM £1,225,000 LAST REMAINING PENTHOUSE APARTMENT £995,000

CALL NOW – 0333 666 2434 The London Square Sales Suite, Waldegrave Road, Teddington TW11 8LW, open daily.

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PURCHASE LONDON’S FINEST ASSETS

HEATHFIELD TERRACE  W4

£1,450,000

n outstanding opportunity to purchase one of only five luxury apartments set in these two Georgian style houses overlooking Turnham Green. This amazing lateral second floor apartment spans the whole two properties and comprises; two double bedrooms, luxury bathroom, en-suite shower room, bespoke kitchen, and a reception room with views over Turnham Green. Chiswick High Road’s shops, cafes and restaurants are moments away. The property is located close to Turnham Green station. ◆  Whitman & Co. Turnham Green, 020 8747 8800; whitmanandco.com

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are modern bathrooms, oak flooring to the living areas and quality carpet to the bedrooms.

The upper floor apartments have balconies and parking is available on site. u  Featherstone Leigh Richmond, 020 8940 1575; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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£675,000

selection of studios, one and two bedroom apartments all finished to a high standard and located approximately half a mile from Richmond town centre. Each flat has been cleverly designed to give optimum space but with a ultra-modern design and specification. There are custom designed kitchens with granite worktops and both Siemens and Miele appliances. There

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FRIARS PLACE LANE  W3

£1,100,000

his stunning family home has been finished to a very high standard throughout and offers wonderful entertaining space.

The stand out period terraced house is arranged over three floors with off street parking.

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The house boasts a double reception room with wooden floor, a fireplace and a large bay window leading onto a stylish extended kitchen with access on to a landscaped private garden with a shed and downstairs cloakroom and

utility room. This house has easy access to London, and is in a great location, close to all local amenities and great schools in the vicinity. u  Portico Acton, 020 8993 6767 portico.com

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Introducing Beechcroft’s collection of new and beautifully converted houses and apartments

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Discover Fitzroy Gate – a private, gated community featuring beautifully-landscaped parkland on the banks of the River Thames and a collection of elegant two and three-bedroom converted houses and apartments along with luxurious newly built apartments.

Prices from £625,000 to £1,100,000 SHOW HOME NOW OPEN EVERYDAY 10AM TO 5PM Please call for an appointment to view:

020 3326 1233

www.fitzroygate.co.uk Fitzroy Gate, Richmond Road, Old Isleworth TW7 7BP

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HAND IN GLOVE APARTMENT

f you’re old enough to remember the times when Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog and a host of other Muppets dominated Saturday night TV, then you may agree that this apartment is the perfect place for a bit of puppetry.

American Jim Henson, who created The Muppet Show during the 1970s, moved to London and, after a false start in Hampstead, set up a shop in a Victorian industrial warehouse in Camden.

After Henson’s death in 1990, the company remained in this building, run by his son Brian, who created more hits starring the cute (and gruesome) creations for movies such as the 1995 farmyard tale Babe and the first Harry Potter film: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

But the Muppets makers and the Henson family eventually left, and the former warehouse in Camden’s Oval Road was turned into a luxury apartment. Now, a duplex penthouse with four bedrooms within it, is on the market for £6.5m. u

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he sales abilities of some of the apprentices on the eponymous BBC TV show didn’t impress the show’s fired-up chairman, Lord Sugar, in a recent episode.

He had challenged the teams to sell mid-range and high-end properties, but despite being on the winning team, Scott Saunders quit the show after his estate agent act was ridiculed in the boardroom.

Some of those apartments in the Printworks development near the Oval are still available. The Edwardian building, built in 1903, was the former print works and headquarters of the Freemans catalogue company. The converted warehouse is set around landscaped

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There are still 28 apartments up for grabs, with prices starting at £338,000 for a studio apartment.

New owners can move in April. u

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Red Property Partnership

020 7485 1332; redpropertypartnership.co.uk

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PROPERTY / STAR HOMES VERA LYNN - WHO IS STILL GOING STRONG AT 98 - WAS THE ORIGINAL FORCES SWEETHEART

(£580,500) and its selling point is Child’s kitchen which, aside from a new stove, is nearly exactly how it was when she used to cook up a storm.

The four bedroom, four bathroom cottage has rustic interiors along with a separate studio building containing another living room, bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom. u

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0033 04 92 92 12 88; encoresothebysrealty.com

IT’S A BIT OF A COMMUTE, SWEETHEART ong before Katherine Jenkins was boosting troops’ morale with her mezzo soprano tunes, Vera Lynn – who is still going strong at 98 – was the original forces sweetheart.

Soldiers during World War II were cheered by her songs and frontline visits, and one of her hits, We’ll Meet Again, is the most iconic song from the conflict.

Born in London, she lived in Hassocks, West Sussex, after the war. Her former home - Clayton Holt, an Edwardian Country House built in 1907 - is in the South Downs National Park, and is currently for sale at £1.15m.

With seven large bedrooms set over four floors, the accommodation benefits from a large secluded garden leading into three acres of private woodland. The property comprises a majestic oak carved staircase in the hall, intricate moulded ceilings and great views of the land from all of the rooms in the house. u

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01702 870878; tepilo.com

FAMOUS FOODIE’S FRENCH KITCHEN

The United States may still be the spiritual home of fast food, but Americans have Francophile Julia Child to thank for introducing them to slightly finer dining. The celebrated TV chef and author fell in love with French cuisine back in the 40s and set out to adapt it for her fellow Americans. Child inspired the 2009 film Julie & Julia starring Meryl Streep. The chef lived in France from 1948 to 1956, and then built a small holiday retreat there in 1963, near Plascassier, half an hour’s drive from Cannes.

The property is now for sale for the first time, priced at €800,000

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A charming Victorian family house with period details arranged over three floors, offering four bedrooms, extensive living space and a mature private garden.

Bloemfontein Avenue is a quiet residential road conveniently located for local amenities and travel links, including White City underground and Shepherds Bush Central Overground stations.

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Four bedrooms Two bathrooms and separate WC Three storeys plus a cellar Period features Large private garden Close to Westfield shopping centre Freehold EPC rating E

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Wellesley Road, Chiswick, W4 £1,299,999 Chiswick 020 8987 0090 chiswick.sales@kfh.co.uk

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A spacious three bedroom Victorian villa with excellent living space downstairs and the potential to extend into the loft upstairs, subject to planning permission.

Located within a short walk to Chiswick High Road, Gunnersbury tube station and Kew Bridge station this property is ideally located for a city commuter.

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Three bedrooms Two reception rooms Fully fitted kitchen Bespoke bathroom 28 ft garden Off street parking Freehold EPC rating D

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Collingbourne Road, Shepherds Bush, W12 £725,000 Hammersmith 020 8563 9633 hammersmith.sales@kfh.co.uk

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A simply stunning garden flat refurbished to a high standard, boasting generously proportioned rooms throughout.

Situated in the desirable Groves area of Shepherds Bush, Collingbourne Road is a short walk from the tube and the open space of Wormholt Park as well as being close to the shops and amenities of Uxbridge Road.

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Church Street, Chiswick, W4 £3,684 pcm Chiswick 020 8987 0099 chiswick.lettings@kfh.co.uk

An exceptional two bedroom, two bathroom apartment set over two floors, with over 1,300 sq ft of living space and an abundance of natural light.

Set in a converted brewery next to the River Thames in Chiswick, this property is conveniently located close to Turnham Green tube station and boasts easy access to the M4.

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

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St Dunstans Road, Hammersmith, W6 £2,384 pcm Hammersmith 020 8563 9889 hammersmith.lettings@kfh.co.uk

A beautifully designed split level apartment boasting two spacious double bedrooms, a luxury fitted bathroom, large open plan reception, stunning kitchen and private garden.

Located conveniently for several transport links with Barons Court underground station only moments away.

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Two double bedrooms Beautifully fitted bathroom Balcony off reception room Private garden Moments from underground station Furnished EPC rating D

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

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Castlebar Park, Ealing, W5 £2,449 pcm

Stunning newly refurbished three double bedroom flat in an Edwardian conversion.

This property provides a spacious reception and fully fitted kitchen, both with hardwood flooring.

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Three double bedrooms Two bathrooms Spacious reception Private parking space Communal gardens Furnished EPC rating B

Ealing 020 8799 3899 ealing.lettings@kfh.co.uk £210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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TUNIS ROAD W12

£1,993

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stylish two double bedroom split level flat A presented in excellent condition throughout. The flat comprises a full width lounge with wooden flooring and shutters, a separate modern fitted kitchen with high quality appliances and a shower room with excellent storage on the first floor. On the top floor there are two equal sized bedrooms, a W.C and an office/study room.

Tunis Road is located within a short walk of Shepherd’s Bush Green where local transport and Westfield shopping centre can be easily accessed. u  Kerr & Co Shepherd’s Bush, 020 8743 4332; kerrandco.com

BRACKLEY TERRACE

basement, and three double bedrooms. The property also benefits from a gated driveway and modern, high-spec touches. u  Andrew Nunn Chiswick, 020 8995 1600; andrewnunnassociates.co.uk

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£1,700

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stunning and spacious three double A bedroom townhouse, located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac just moments from Chiswick High Road and Turnham Green underground station. Accommodation is set out over four floors and comprises a bespoke open plan kitchen/reception room with folding doors to the rear low maintenance garden, a further reception room in the

KENT GARDENS W13

£3,500

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reception room, a spacious open plan kitchen with doors opening onto a well size garden, leading to a summer house. The first floor offers three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The top floor consists of two further

stunning five bedroom family home located A just off Pitshanger Lane, perfect for the North Ealing Primary School catchment area. The ground floor benefits from wood floors and comprises of a through

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bedrooms, the master with en suite shower room. Other benefits include a utility room, downstairs cloakroom, boot room and off street parking. u  Sinton Homes Ealing, 020 8579 9153; sintonhomes.com

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CATHNOR ROAD, W12 ÂŁ999,950 LEASEHOLD If what you "need" is a large two bedroom, split level maisonette with a lovely garden then needs will be answered but need is such a base word, let's talk instead about what you may want. You want beauty? Look no further than the tiles beneath your feet or the taps protruding from the shower. You want a suntrap roof terrace and a private West facing garden, look no further. You want a comfortable apartment that is both homely and statement? You want build quality that defies expectation? You want synergy, you want the moon on a stick? You want this property, that's what you want.

Two Double Bedrooms | Reception Room | Kitchen/Diner | Pretty West Facing Garden | Split Level | Roof Terrace | Home office/Studio | 1218 Sq Ft/113 Sq M | EPC Rating: E

SHEPHERDS BUSH & ACTON | 020 8735 3266 shepherdsbush@winkworth.co.uk

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LINDEN GARDENS, W4 ÂŁ1,749,995 Rare and Beautiful 4/5 bedroom Victorian house located in the heart of Chiswick minutes from Turnham Green underground Station and the excellent array of shops and restaurant's. Offering great living space of over 1800sq ft, arranged over four floors.

Freehold | 5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Terraced | Garden | Basement | EPC: D

CHISWICK | 020 8994 7096 chiswick@winkworth.co.uk

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FITZGEORGE AVENUE, W14 ÂŁ1,350,000 LEASEHOLD AN UNMODERNISED FLAT ON THE FIRST FLOOR (WITH LIFT) OF THIS SOUGHT AFTER MANSION BLOCK. The property offers potential to improve and reconfigure, subject to the usual necessary consents. Fitzgeorge Avenue is a most attractive tree lined street, ideally located for the numerous amenities on offer in Brook Green, Hammersmith and Kensington High Street. The closest Underground Station is Barons Court, where both District and Picadilly lines are on offer.

1/2 Reception Room | Kitchen | 2/3 Bedrooms | Cloakroom | Bathroom | 1520 Sq Ft/141 Sq M | EPC Rating Band D

HAMMERSMITH | 020 7371 4466 hammersmith@winkworth.co.uk

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BIRCH GROVE, W3 ÂŁ2,100,000 Enjoying a 75' west facing rear garden, this turn of the century family home offers a real wealth of character and charm to include period fireplaces, high ceilings, sash windows and much more. This natural three storey property comprises well balanced accommodation on all floors to include: front reception, study, family room, fantastic kitchen/dining room providing access on to a decked area of the garden (ideal for entertaining). Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms (en suite to master) and family bathroom; whilst on the upper floor there are two further bedrooms and a bathroom. Ideally placed for Ealing Common tube station and its increasing range of amenities. Must be viewed to appreciate.

Five bedroom house | Fantastic kitchen/dining room | 75' west facing rear garden | Many period features

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

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ELLERSLIE ROAD, W12 £750 PER WEEK

LIME GROVE, W12 £400 PER WEEK

light and spacious fi e bedroom two bathroom ictorian house o er three le els with roof terrace and a garden of o er ft. Part Furnished ailable immediatel .

trul grand apartment presented in e cellent condition in an en iable location with pri ate est facing garden. Furnished part furnished a ailable st pril.

Four to Fi e Bedrooms | eception oom |

One Bedroom |Open Plan itchen eception |Bathroom | arden |EPC ating: D

Bathrooms | arden | EPC ating: D

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

ST ALBAN'S AVENUE, W4 £773 PER WEEK

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

E ceptional period famil home situated in the er sought after area of Bedford Park.

CHISWICK HIGH ROAD, W4 £692 PER WEEK

Stunning two bedroom ground floor apartment situated in the heart of Chiswick.

Two Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | New | Modern | Furnished | EPC: D

ong et | Three Beds | Two Baths | Pri ate arden | EPC: E

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

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

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GIRDLERS ROAD, W14 £485 P/W (£2,102 PCM)

ASHLAR COURT, W6 £495 P/W (£2,145 PCM)

A stunning two bedroom garden flat in the heart of Brook reen benefitting from its own private entrance.

A superb two bedroom third floor apartment (with lift) in the rade II listed Ashlar Court development.

Reception Room | itchen |

Bedrooms | Bathroom | arden | Resident Parking |

pen plan itchen/Reception Room |

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

BARONSMEDE, W5 £1,096 PER WEEK

GRANGE ROAD, W5 £680 PER WEEK

An immaculate five bedroom house situated on a tree lined street in the heart of Ealing.

Rare opportunity to rent a detached house in a private cul-de-sac shared with one other house with off-street parking.

Refurbished to an e tremely high standard | ff-street parking | Four double

Ideally located for Ealing Broadway and Ealing Common | Large open plan

bedrooms (three en-suite shower rooms) | Fees Apply | EPC:

dining/reception room | Three bedrooms (two en-suite) | Fees Apply | EPC:C

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

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

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