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PU R E S HO R E S FIND YOUR BRE EZ Y SUMME R ST YLE

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JULY / 2014 CONTENTS 5 9

EDITOR’S letter

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ummertime, and the living is eeeeea-sy.’ Supposedly.

Personally, I always find summer hideously stressful, what with having to dig out my long lost summer wardrobe, fit in last minute beauty treatments and motivate myself to get off the sofa and do some exercise so that my body is a bit more bikini-friendly (although the more swimwear shopping I do, the more a trip to the Arctic sounds appealing...).

Anyway, this month’s issue aims to get a handle on these problems, solving them with our usual stress-saving panache.

Joanne Hegarty gives a simple, straightforward guide to summer style on p.21 (as well as some pointers on where to actually find these key pieces) and we round up the season’s best fitness gears so that you’ll actually want to work out. Meanwhile, we’ve got recipe extracts from the new GAIL’S Bakery book on p.59 (that’s the summer fête covered) and a guide to the best spas in the UK on p.65. Book any one of these for a luxurious one-stop-shop to summer beauty, from weight loss to waxes, manicures to massages.

And maybe even a little relaxation too.

Enjoy the issue and the sunshine – even if it’s with your clothes on.

EDITOR’S LETTER ABSOLUTELY LOVES

Absolutely’s top picks this month

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WHAT’S ON

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Catwalk & Closet STYLE GUIDE

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COAST TO COAST

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Health & Beauty MAKE UP INSIDER

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MAKING A SPLASH

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LET’S GET PHYSICAL

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House & Garden HOUSE TO HOME

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Everything that’s happening in your area

Joanne Hegarty picks her top trends for the season

Summer’s sleek, sophisticated neutrals

Arabella Preston on why lashes are the new eyebrows

Georgie Lane-Godfrey catches up with Battersea’s new fitness expert: Linda Barker The most stylish pieces for working up a sweat

Josie Klafkowska explains how she revamped and renovated her Battersea home

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Top picks for Scandi style

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

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KNEAD TO KNOW

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THE UK SPA GUIDE

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THE JUNGLE, BOOKED

Rob Allison on the latest craze to hit the capital: Korean BBQ Tried and tested: Source in Battersea

Absolutely gets a sneak peek inside the new recipe book from GAIL’S Artisan Bakery Absolutely’s favourite places to pamper in Britain Sarah Gilbert discovers serenity and seclusion in the Indian paradise of Maharashtra

Property 106 IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Meet Sean Purtill, Founder and Owner, and Denise Wheatley, Project Manager, at Ellisons

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atmosphere where clients can rely on feeling accepted and valued and have confidence in the instructors’ expertise to give them what they need.

Session styles are varied with a

choice of private, semi-private (with 1 on 2 or 3 where each client does their own unique workout) or group reformer with 5 clients all participating in the same workout together.

Pilates improves tone, strength and flexibility; it also increases ones body awareness, aiding functional use of core strength. The Pilates clinic is a good place to go if you are experiencing back pain, needing rehab (post surgery or injury), pregnant, or simply for athletic conditioning.

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Absolutely

Published by Assouline, Oscar de la Renta: The Style, Inspiration and Life of Oscar de la Renta is a tribute to one of fashion's best designers, and is crammed full of gorgeous photos and famous faces. £80; assouline.com

A variation on the classic Prada fragrance Candy, this incarnation is girlier, sweeter and, well, pink-er, making it our pick of the summer scents. £52; harrods.com

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VINTAGE CHANEL

What's better than Chanel?

Vintage Chanel. A bag that you can wear with everything, that others will covet, and that will stay stylish forever. We just convinced ourselves. £2,600; my-wardrobe.com

Patek Philippe

urveyors of timeless timepieces, Patek Philippe are well known for their beautiful designs, quality Swiss craftsmanship and relentless innovation. We've been coveting their Ladies’ World Time Watch, made from white gold and ringed with diamonds, from afar for months. Hint, hint. Price on request;

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MIU MIU

Made from glitter-finished acetate, these true blue teashades from Miu Miu would look dazzling with a dash of scarlet lippy and patterned silk scarf. £205; net-a-porter.com

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ARSENIC & OLD LACE 9~11 July

Lantern Arts Centre

rsenic and Old Lace is a farcical black comedy that revolves around the homicidal Brewster family. Trouble arises when Mortimer Brewster, the only noncriminal member of the clan, has to decide whether or not to introduce his fiancée to the murderous bunch, which includes two spinster aunts with a nasty habit of poisoning guests, one brother with violent tendencies and another who is convinced he is Teddy Roosevelt.

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MFA FINE ART POSTGRADUATE SHOW

4~10 July

Wimbledon College of Arts UAL o not miss this rare chance to D catch a glimpse of the talent of tomorrow before the rest of the world. Wimbledon College of Arts will be showcasing the up-and-coming stars of their Postgraduate Fine Art Course, allowing the general public to catch a glimpse of the pieces they have been working on all year. Not only for friends and relations, the show offers a real opportunity for members of the public to explore the next generation of artists and who knows? You might discover the next Damien Hirst.. Merton Hall Road, SW19;

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ARTS & CULTURE ( BOOK REVIEW )

QUEEN CAROLINE Cultural Politics at the Early Eighteenth-Century Court

Monty Python Live (Mostly) 20 July

Wimbledon Odeon Start practising those silly walks: the Pythons are back (well, five out of six of them) and are set to perform a brand new and highly anticipated sell-out show at the O2 arena this July. Despite vows that Monty Python would never reunite due to the death of Graham Chapman, the boys are back and we couldn’t be happier. If you couldn’t get your hands on tickets then fear not – Wimbledon’s Odeon Cinema will be streaming the silliness live.

Victoria Crescent, 57 The Broadway, SW19; odeon.co.uk

Flash Mob

Quadriga Car Show

New Wimbledon Theatre orlds collide in this dance W extravaganza that features the stars from all the best TV dance shows. Headlining are the spectacular Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, World Street Dance champions Flawless from Britain’s Got Talent, Olivier-nominated Tommy Franzen from BBC1 So You Think You Can Dance, contemporary duo Alleviate and Irish fusion duo Brosena from Sky 1’s Got To Dance. The Broadway, SW19; atgtickets.com/wimbledon

Cannizaro House uadriga Drivers Club will be Q hosting its third annual Classic and Performance Car Event at Cannizaro House. The show, in association with John D Wood & Co., Peacock & Co Solicitors and Joe Macari Performance Cars, coincides with the Wimbledon Village Fair providing a fun day out for the whole family, especially the motoring enthusiasts, at the start of the Wimbledon Tennis fortnight.

West Side Common, Wimbledon, SW19; quadrigaclub.co.uk

18~19 July

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by Dr Joanna Marschner £40, Published by Yale University Press, Review by Alice Coke

crupulously researched and elegantly written, curator at Kensington Palace Dr Joanna Marschner’s fascinating biography of Queen Caroline re-evaluates her importance in Georgian history.

Blonde, blue-eyed and fashionably chubby, Caroline was much sought-after as a royal bride. At 22, she married George II and was crowned alongside her husband in 1727. Cleverer than the dim George, Caroline was loved by the British people, played a key role in politics and supported freedom of the press.

Though born and raised in Germany, Caroline spent much of her life at Kensington Palace where she surrounded herself with leading artists and thinkers, such as Voltaire. She managed private matters as deftly as public ones, and kept her husbands’ mistresses under close surveillance (Henrietta Howard, the Maîtresse en Titre, was appointed her lady-in-waiting).

Caroline’s tolerance and loyalty won her George’s esteem (he left her as regent when abroad) and they had eight children.

She was widely mourned when she died in 1737, not just by the public, but by her husband who refused to remarry. Today they still lie side by side in Westminster Abbey.

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ARTS & CULTURE books ( OUT OF TOWN )

LATITUDE FESTIVAL 17~20 July

Henham Park ome of multicoloured sheep and more floral headbands than you can shake a glowstick at, England’s ultimate alternative arts festival is back. Although jam-packed with brilliant bands and musicians (this year’s acts include Editors, Kelis, Crystal Fighters, Bombay Bicycle Club, Damon Albarn, The Black Keys, Tame Impala, Haim, Mogwai, Royksopp & Robyn and Lykke Li) this is not just a music festival. Comedy, film, performance art and theatre are all represented with big names like Dara O’Brien and Simon Amstell heading up the comedy stage. The Royal Shakespeare Company and Forced Entertainment are two of many prestigious and cutting edge theatre companies that will be appearing on stage, whilst the Sadler’s Wells dancers (amongst

COP TOWN

by Karin Slaughter he new novel from Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Karin Slaughter, compelling thriller Cop Town follows the adventures of Kate Murphy, rookie cop, whose first day on the job is marred by a brutal murder followed by a furious manhunt.

As she struggles to assert herself in the male-dominated Atlanta Police Department, she finds that she is not alone. Maggie Lawson, niece and sister to two cynical career cops, is desperate to prove her worth. When the two are made partners, their hunt for the city’s killer pushes them to the limit. £12.99;

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many others) will entertain the crowds with captivating routines on the waterfront.

Those looking to explore a more literary vein will find what they’re looking for at one of the many poetry performances, or possibly at the literary salon held by Salon London. And for those looking to walk on the wild side, there’s always the cabaret stage.

Southwold, Suffolk, NR34 8AN, 020 7009 3001; latitudefestival.com

( COMPETITION )

VIP PRIZE: MEET PEPPA PIG! 26 July

Random House

THE DRESS THIEF

by Natalie Meg Evans et in the swinging, sumptuous era of 1930s Paris, The Dress Thief recounts the story of Alix Gower, a young fashion designer who dreams of joining the ranks of Coco Chanel in the glamorous but competitive world of haute couture. But Alix has a secret: in order to support her family she steals designs from established fashion houses to create bootlegs for the foreign market. She finally gets her big break but realises, to her cost, that everything comes at a price. The debut novel of author Natalie Meg Evans, The Dress Thief has already been nominated for the coveted Daphne du Maurier Award. £7.99;

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New Wimbledon Theatre ome and join in the fun with Peppa, George and their friends at new theatre show Peppa Pig’s Big Splash. For your chance to win a VIP family ticket* to see Peppa Pig’s Big Splash at New Wimbledon Theatre and meet her and her friends after, please answer the question below:

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WHAT IS THE NAME OF PEPPA PIG’S NEW SHOW? A. Peppa Pig’s Big Banana B. Peppa Pig’s Big Splash C. Peppa Pig’s Big Boat For a chance to win please email your answer to info@zestmedia.com with the subject PEPPA PIG and your answer, full name and contact number in the body of the email.

THE QUICK by lauren owen auren Owen’s eerie debut novel, The Quick, takes place in a fantastical version of Victorian London. The novel documents the naive and inexperienced Charlotte Norbury’s search for her brother, an aspiring young poet who disappears shortly after leaving the siblings’ dilapidated country home to try to make a living in the capital. Charlotte’s search takes her on a twisted hunt through a labyrinth of mysterious characters right to the doors of The Aegolius Club, a confederation who counts the most ambitious and dangerous men in London amongst its members. £12.99;

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*A family ticket is for 4 people, minimum 1 adult. The tickets are non-transferable. There are no cash alternatives, accommodation or travel included in this prize. The ticket is for Peppa Pig’s Big Splash at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 26th July at 4 pm with a meet and greet after the performance.

The Broadway, SW19; atgtickets.com/wimbledon

Jonathan Cape

All books available from Clapham Books, The Pavement, SW4, 020 7627 2797; claphambooks.com

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LIVE MUSIC Every last Friday of the month

R E S T A U R A N T

Taste the freshness of summer at Capri Restaurant where at truly seasonal produce is sourced daily and prepared fresh on the premises.

Our philosophy is to make slow, authentic food that delights the senses with a journey into the avours and magic of Capri...

CAPRI RESTAURANT

28 Ridgway, Wimbledon Village SW19 4QW

T: 020 8946 4840 M: 07902 325 481 caprinvillage@gmail.com

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VILLAGE LIFE Absolutely picks its favourite haunts in Wimbledon Village this season

EILEEN FISHER

KONIG KITCHENS

ever has the future of the planet been such an emotive N and important topic for so many of us. This Summer, shop EILEEN FISHER’s most eco-conscious collection yet. Perfectly blending style with substance, the result is great clothes with a big message. This season EILEEN FISHER commit to over 50% of the collection being ECO and 70% of the cotton used certified Organic.

Organic Linen & Cotton Stripe Top, £140, Organic Cotton Boyfriend Jeans, £160, 020 8605 2690; eileenfisher.com

e provide bespoke German, traditional English kitchens and quality designer kitchens at accessible prices. Each kitchen is designed to your lifestyle, creating a space you will love spending time in. We offer both innovative designs in daring colours and simple kitchens you can paint or leave exposed. We offer a huge range of granite, quartz & ceramic worktops and all makes of appliances. Free design service. 020 8946 3539; konigkitchens.com

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SORAYA LONDON oraya London is a multibrand boutique offering fashion forward clothing and accessories. Aiming to offer more playful apparel options to the residents of Wimbledon, Soraya London has become a destination boutique, filled with a mixture of trendy pieces by upcoming designers and classic wardrobe staples. Come in and relax in our plush seating areas and enjoy the upbeat playlists and round-the-clock mimosas! Online shopping available and same day and free delivery in London.

020 8605 2141; sorayalondon.com

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CATH KIDSTON ath Kidston opened her first shop in West London in 1993, shortly followed by her Wimbledon store. Located on the High Street in Wimbledon Village, today’s best selling range of everyday, practical products includes bags, accessories, homeware, fashion and things for the kids. Cranberry Button Spot Open Carry- All Bag, £28; 020 8944 1001; cathkidston.com

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NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES EXPRESSIVE EYES

o celebrate the 10th anniversary of awardwinning customer favourite Wild Rose Beauty Balm, Neal’s Yard Remedies has launched an exclusive limited edition design with talented British artist, Alice Shields. Reflecting the brand’s herbal heritage and the balm’s organic, skin-nourishing ingredients, it helps decongest and enrich all skin types, restoring your natural radiance. Pop into the Wimbledon store and therapy rooms to get your pot now! 020 8947 3155; nealsyardremedies.com

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he place for award-winning, light and fashionable Lindberg eyewear. Miranda Tam, director optometrist, goes beyond conventional optometry by incorporating principles of behavioural optometry and sports vision. Combined with advanced digital diagnostic equipment, computer systems and 30+ years experience, we deliver individualised Eye Care for all ages. Try our bespoke frames. 020 8944 6611; expressiveeyes.co.uk

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CANNIZARO HOUSE annizaro House hotel on the edge of Cannizaro Park is an iconic part of Wimbledon Village, having been part of its history for over 300 years. Following a fabulous refurbishment, it’s now the place to be seen: 46 individually designed en-suite rooms, an awardwinning restaurant, an Orangerie with al-fresco dining, a cocktail bar and six function rooms for hire. 020 8879 1464; cannizarohouse.com

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R KADE Kade offers an exceptional collection of rare and eclectic furniture, lighting and decorative pieces carefully selected from across the world. Our furniture range features top designers such as Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa and Osvaldo Borsani. There’s also exceptional works of art from the likes of Franz Hagenauer, Edouard Cazaux and Boch Freres Keramis.

020 3489 8776; rkadeonline.co.uk

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RIDGWAY STABLES idgway stables offers lessons and hacking for children and adults in the beautiful surroundings of Wimbledon Common.

We run a special midweek ‘Learn to Ride in a Day’ course for adults including a pub lunch (£20 off for Absolutely readers with this ad). 4 year olds can start with half hour private lessons to get them into the saddle.

There’s also a popular 2 hour Saturday Club where children ride and learn to look after the ponies. Stuck for present ideas? Try our Gift Vouchers for an unusual birthday present. 020 8946 7400; ridgwaystables.co.uk

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LE CREUSET stablished in 1925, Le Creuset is recognized worldwide for premium quality cookware.

Whether you’re preparing a quick supper after work or something special for weekend entertaining, Le Creuset has the pot, pan or dish in a choice of colours and materials to suit your cooking style. To find out more about our range of cookware or the services we offer, please visit our friendly team in store. 020 8944 0624; lecreuset.co.uk

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LULU BLONDE ulu Blonde is one of London’s most exclusive hair and beauty destinations, nestled in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

The salon delivers exceptional colour, tailored cutting and beautiful blowdries, whilst the lower ground floor is home to an elegant body spa, complete with four treatment rooms, manicure and pedicure area and relaxation zone. 020 8947 2469; lulublonde.com

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MICHAEL PLATT ewellers and Goldsmiths. Discover an Aladdin’s Cave of glittering jewellery, with sparkling diamonds and exquisite coloured gemstones. Celebrate a special time with memorable, meaningful jewellery that will always be worn and adored. Michael Platt specialise in handmade Bespoke Jewellery – if you can dream it, Michael Platt can make it just for you.

Complex restoration work and valuations are also undertaken onsite. 020 8947 4772; michaelplatt.co.uk

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PRINCE SW19 rince SW19 in the heart of Wimbledon Village is the ultimate destination for all your racquet sport needs. To enable you to make the right decisions when choosing equipment, we offer a ‘try before you buy’ demo service. There's also a professional racquet re-stringing and customisation service, performed by our fully qualified Master Racquet Technicians. Look out for various gifts with purchase promotions during The Championships 020 8946 6524; princetennis.com

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BEAUMONT INTERIORS eaumont Interiors is an B established interior design practice in Wimbledon Village, specializing in individually-tailored, luxury residential interiors. One of their recent design projects, a seven-bedroom house in Coombe, has just won two Evening Standard awards. Beaumont Interiors’ boutique boasts an extensive library of designer fabrics, wallpapers, and furnishings, and is open to browse through at your leisure. 020 8946 3995; beaumontinteriorslondon.com

BRORA rora is renowned for their luxury Scottish cashmere in unique colourways for the whole family.

Authentically produced at a 200-year-old mill in the Scottish Boarders, the cashmere range is complimented by a boutique fashion range made from sumptuous silks, dappled tweeds and soft jerseys. Brora is unique in many ways and proud to be making the majority of what they sell in the UK. Come visit us in store to see our stunning SS14 collection. Brora Wimbledon Village, 020 8971 9146; brora.co.uk

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The Lantern Arts Centre presents…

Arsenic & Old Lace

by Joseph Kesselring An amateur production, presented by arrangement with Joseph Weinberger Limited

9th - 11th July at 7:30pm

‘‘A classic comedy of Poisonous Proportions!’’

Tickets; £12.50 £10.50 concessions lac@lanternarts.org 020 8944 5794

The lantern Arts Centre, Tolverne Road, Raynes Park, SW20 8RA

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CATWALK & CLOSET

HOT STUFF

From mellow yellows to big, bold, floral prints, local personal stylist Joanne Hegarty gives her guide to standout summer style

THE MIGHTY WHITE This summer, white is a key player.

Embrace it with a tailored white blazer, a wonderfully flexible piece, which I have recommended to several of my clients this season. It works effortlessly over a pair of blue jeans or a colourful dress for evening wear and is the perfect tool for toning down bright yellows and greens. Not so long ago, our staple friend, the white shirt, was relegated to a life of starch, poking out from dark corporate blazers. Not any more. On the high street, Zara, Reiss and Ted Baker have some great options. For those with a little more cash to splash, Theory and Boss also have some real beauties in stock.

MODERN FLORALS An explosion of florals appeared on the catwalks this year, firmly in bloom on tops, trousers, jackets and accessories. Although it’s not exactly ground breaking – florals for summer – there’s plenty of variety to choose from. In particular, Massimo Dutti have some gorgeous floral shirts in stock in soft greens and lemons. Just remember, when wearing florals, keep the rest simple and accessorise with solid, single shade bags and colour block shoes.

TED BAKER

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THE PRETTY PASTEL TREND Minty green, citrus lemon, baby blue – beautiful pastel shades are a huge trend this summer mmer and a perfect way to infuse your wardrobe with a burst of colour. Pastels go beautifully with their vibrant brighter cousins, so don’t be afraid to pair mint greens with bright greens and baby blues with cobalts to create a striking look.

French Connection, Ted Baker and Reiss all have gorgeous pastel options this season. The stunning pleated back belted Chianti jacket from Reiss in lime sorbet is my must have.

LOVELY LACE This fits effortlessly into the romantic mood of SS14 and comes in classic whites and creams or soft pastel hues. My favourite way to wear this is over blue denim, high heels and large sunglasses. The lace is on!

Joanne Hegarty is a personal stylist in South West London; inspiredpersonalstyling.co.uk

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It’s decidedly cool, much like a studio in fact, which is unsurprising considering the owner’s credentials. Celebrity stylist Charlotte has worked with numerous top titles including Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle, French Vogue, ID and GQ and the Beauty Lounge is plastered with framed images from the shoots she has styled. I particularly enjoyed gazing upon a brooding Daniel Craig (to appreciate his hair, of course) as I received my expertly executed manicure. The Beauty Lounge is a subterranean boudoir of sophisticated femininity: white-washed beams, pastel floral wallpaper, armchairs you sink into. Here, beauty treatments are conducted by the lovely Amy using decadent Sisley products.

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After seasons of heavy-duty Cara worshipping, there was a new idol in town. A kind of modern Jane Birkin, a doe-eyed sex kitten, with tousled hair and lashings of lashes.

Mascara in the noughties was top heavy, drawing the eyes upwards and outwards into a feline shape. The look for the twenty-tens is based upon placing equal emphasis on the lower lashes to widen the eyes. At the JeanPierre Braganza show, MAC make-up artist Terry Barber even placed individual lashes on the lower lash line creating a model line-up of Bambi-lookalikes.

The key to starting this look is an eye palette like this Estée Lauder one – use the pale shade to sweep all over the eyelid, then a fine brush to line the eyes with the black shade and take it into the socket, using a softer eye brush to blend, blend, blend.

Charlotte Tilbury’s clever Eye Cheat pencil is a modern take on the Twiggy white-pencilin-the-waterline look. It is an instant eye brightener and essential for creating the rounded eye. Follow with a liquid liner along the top lashes, drawing out a soft flick and taking mid-way along the lower lash line. Then curl your lashes like you never have before and load on a volumising and truly black mascara, top and bottom. I love this Hourglass one.

If you can manage it, a set of false eyelashes will set the seal on this look. Eylure are the original and best. I am never without a set of their 020 Naturals. Get a decent glue (the best is DUO, available at MAC and online) and cut the lashes to fit your eye before applying, always snipping at the inner corner.

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Having discussed my preferences and requirements over the phone during a bespoke consultation the day before, the food appears on my doorstep in a customised cooler bag pre 6am. Inside are three main meals plus two snacks – think fruit, nuts and seeds – and a menu, telling you exactly what you’re eating and how to prepare it.

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Making a splash From bikini bodies to menopause and makeovers, Georgie Lane-Godfrey catches up with Battersea-based interior designer and presenter, Linda Barker

BE HAPPY IN YOUR SKIN. IT'S NO MORE COMPLICATED THAN THAT

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hen I meet Linda Barker in the basement of Soho House, she looks a little tired.

Which is ironic, considering she’s promoting an energy supplement. I’m her last interview of the day but, despite this, she still manages to muster up a genuine enthusiasm when I ask her about it. ‘It’s given me a turbo charge,’ she tells me, all her former fatigue dissolving. ‘A friend told me about it – it’s very much one of those products that gets spread through word of mouth – and I’ve become crazy about it!’

The product is Revive Active, an energy supplement taken once a day which claims to make you feel younger, stronger and more alert. ‘I’m usually quite sceptical about these products, but I believe in this one and what it does,’ she gushes, in her chipper Yorkshire tones.

It would seem that Linda Barker has become something of an authority on wellbeing these days. Ever since she appeared in Splash! dangling off the edge of a 7.5m high diving board in nothing more than a splangly fuschia bikini, the media attention has been shifted from Changing Rooms to changing figures, with viewers desperate to know the secrets to her trim, toned physique. So impressive was Barker’s bikini body that last year FHM put her on their list of the world’s 100 sexiest women.

‘That was really funny,’ she laughs when I bring it up. ‘I got an email from a friend, telling me I was on it, and then the phone just didn’t stop ringing. Even my daughter called from Manchester and just said, ‘Mum!!!’’

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From then on the question was always the same: 'What's your secret?' ‘I’m naturally drawn to a very healthy way of life and I’m very active,’ she tells me. ‘I go to the gym, I run, I cycle, I do yoga. That’s something I’ve done all my life.’ Of course, no one really wants to hear that there’s no real secret to it, that it’s just exercise, healthy eating and good genes. ‘And being happy in your own skin,’ she adds pointedly.

‘It’s no more complicated than that.’

As disappointing as that might sound, she does, however, reveal herself to be a fan of juice diets – a fad questioned extensively in recent press. ‘I know there has been some controversy about it, but it works really well for me,’ she insists.

‘There can be nothing wrong with drinking a carrot or celery, extracting the goodness out of it.’

Originally trained as a fine artist, Linda started off in the world of interiors as a stylist and writer.

Having established a name for herself, Barker was then invited to make the pilot programme of Changing Rooms alongside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. The show was an international success, moving from BBC2 to BBC1 and attracting a UK audience of over ten million viewers per episode in its heyday. Today, she’s still very much a familiar face in home makeover shows such a 60 Minute Makeover, one of ITV’s

daytime staples. Now, there’s also a new show on the horizon, A New House for £5000, set to air on prime time Channel 5.

‘We’ve been really resourceful,’ she tells me enthusiastically when I ask her about the show. ‘We’re skip raiding, we’re begging for stuff that people have thrown out, we’re shopping in charity shops. It’s all about thinking about interior decoration in a completely different way and showing people how they can transform their home.’ It all sounds great, I tell her, but surely it’s not very realistic? What you manage to get your hands on a lot of the time is simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ‘It does depend on luck,’ she concedes, ‘and you do have to think on your feet, which television producers don’t

really like! But there are certain places where you can go that you know are going to be good. On Battersea Park Road, for example, there’s a wonderful charity shop called Oasis Furniture. It’s on my route home and I’m always caught by what they have in there.’

But for Barker, it’s not just about making a statement in the world of interiors. She’s also been speaking out about menopause and the need to remove the stigma attached to it. ‘I wasn’t unhappy chatting a little bit about it,’ she says softly when I bring up some of her recent articles. ‘I think it’s about communication at the end of the day. My mum died 12 years ago, so I never had the opportunity to talk about it. But then it just wasn’t something that was talked about. I think it was a generational thing.’ She does, however, think this attitude is changing, albeit slowly. ‘The fact that there are older women in the magazines, that you don’t have to fib about your age anymore, that people are saying 50 is the new 40 makes you think that things are looking more positive for women.’

Does she think there is a sense of community amongst women of a certain age in the media? ‘I’d love to think there was. I think it might be beginning, but it’s slow. We’re getting there. Women like Dame Judi Dench and Helen Mirren are flying the flag for older women and they’re amazing.’ And what about Linda, is she flying the flag for an ageless generation by appearing in FHM? She laughs and considers this for a moment. ‘Maybe.’ reviveactive.com

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When I renovated my own home, adding a basement and loft extension, I began by looking very carefully at how, as a family, we lived in each space. This really helped with some of the fundamentals, like deciding that the new loft space should be the master bedroom and ensuite and that a first floor playroom/teenage den would allow us all to have our own space to breathe.

With the help of local architect Matthew Heywood (matthewheywood.com), we then conceived the external design. In contrast to the Victorian façade of the house, we chose floor to ceiling glass, with modern aluminium bullnoses around both the side return and loft extensions.

This stark contrast between the modern exterior and the original house was a deliberate one and formed the basis for the interior scheme.

Take the sitting room, for example. Just as the modern additions sit comfortably beside the original house, a contemporary limestone mantle surrounds a fireplace featuring a high-efficiency glass-fronted gas fire. This is then framed with

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Meanwhile the newly built areas are delineated with modern features.

The glass balustrade leading down to the new basement area acts as a clear divide, defining the line between the old and new, the contemporary and the classic.

Our new master bedroom at the top of the house is a modern, calm oasis drenched in light. It’s the only room in our London terrace that is double aspect and, as a result, the

light is fantastic, letting you play around with colour. The feature wall of Designers Guild wallpaper is very dark with a bright pink floral motif – something you couldn’t do in a dark, back bedroom. It is also air-conditioned, the best investment you’ll ever make if you are planning a loft extension.

For the central areas, we chose to decorate in Farrow and Ball’s Shaded White, Off White and Slipper Satin.

These areas are dark in any terraced house, but neutral colours don’t sap the daylight and harmonise well with rooms that feature a brighter palette.

Efficiency was a key factor in the modernization, so the original sash windows were all replaced with stunning double-glazed replicas that, unlike their predecessors, actually go up and down and keep drafts out.

We also installed energy-efficient

LED lighting, which cuts the cost of running the house in the long-term.

These financial considerations are important. The budget certainly wasn’t bottomless and though I splashed out on certain items, I saved on others. A bespoke Carrera marble shower tray and bath surround for the new ensuite, for instance, was counterbalanced by classic yet cost-effective white Metro tiles which, when teamed with a soft grey grout, complement the marble perfectly.

It has turned out to be a great family house to live in, with enough space so we don’t tread on each other’s toes. My son basically lives in the music room in the basement (so thankfully the rest of us can still hear ourselves think) and the kids love their bedrooms, which are sufficiently boyish and girlish without being twee or overtly themed so that they grow out of them instantly.

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Bringing the design world to your doorstep.

Local curator and entrepreneur Kirsty McMorron unveils her new concept store.

It’s where food, coffee, consultancy and great interior design are never far away.

Raynes Park village is your new home for global design, local coffee and interior design ideas, as absolute abode opens its doors to the public. And those in the know may recognise the brand. It already belongs to an inspiring and capable team of designers, who now want to share their passion with their neighbours in South West London and Surrey.

Leading the campaign for a more stylish county is creative director Kirsty McMorron.

She has scoured the world’s most important design fairs to bring back pieces which matter to you. Her philosophy is very much about integrity, nourishment and beauty. And so your every visit to absolute abode is a design experience in itself.

Don’t miss the bespoke oak joinery, brass inlays, and anthracite tiles.

Come for the coffee.

Indulge your senses.

Visitors to absolute abode can expect a visual feast, but McMorron intends to bring all your senses to the party. With her shared New Zealand and Australian heritage, she imports the passionate coffee culture of her native lands. And homegrown connoisseurs will recognise the quality of our locally roasted beans from Alchemy in Wimbledon.

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Meanwhile, our food menu is as contemporary as our product range. Since we believe the kitchen is the heart of the home, we’re glad to be able to nourish you as well. absolute abode is the perfect place to catch up with friends or relax with a book. And, unlike run of the mill cafés, our homewares are all up for sale. So why not try before you buy?

One store. Many stories.

Hand chosen pieces, by more than fifty of the most desirable brands, are waiting for your perusal. And though you might find some of these pieces in some of the better London design stores, you won’t find them all. McMorron’s discerning eye has sourced hundreds of almost guaranteed talking points for you to take home today.

Furniture, homewares, soft furnishings, accessories and even stationery all figure in the stylish mix. And we believe inspiration is for sharing. So behind every selected brand is a unique philosophy and a notable history. That’s all on display at our emporium so that, if you’re browsing, you can make better decisions. At absolute abode, we curate and you create.

you’re renovating a farmhouse or dressing a bay window, our architectural interior design consultancy is there for you.

Our team of experienced and exciting designers are waiting to help. So pop in for coffee, and stay for a chat. It could change your life. And there aren’t many cafés or stores about which you can say that. absolute abode. Our passion, your place. absolute abode can be found at 76-78 Coombe Lane, London, SW20 0AX, or online at absoluteabode.com Tel: 0845 459 8500

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Ideas you’ll want to take home.

Interior design is such a crucial factor in our lives, it can be overwhelming at first.

If you’ve got a project of your own and you’re stuck for ideas, then we’ve got another reason for you to visit. Whether

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HELP OUR HEDGEHOGS Heading to the Hampton Court Flower Show this month? If so, look out for Hedgehog Street, a garden sponsored by the Battersea-based People’s Trust for Endangered Species. Designed to show visitors how they can help to stop the decline in hedgehog numbers, the main message is to provide routes through garden boundaries for them. hedgehogstreet.org

MUST SEE

INNER BEAUTY

Think you’re looking at a bogstandard lily? Think again. Robert Llewellyn's new book is full of intricate photographs illuminating the amazing beauty of everyday flowers. Stunning in its simplicity, this is some seriously covetable coffee table material. £20; amazon.co.uk

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ROSA RUGOSA THE GARDENER’S FRIEND

Those who caught Flower Show Fever will love what’s on offer at Cargo this month. From quirky kneepads to gorgeous floral gloves, there’s plenty to keep horticulturalists happy. Cargo, The Exchange, Putney High Street, SW15, 020 8246 5706; cargohomeshop.com

BLANKET STYLE

Not everyone is blessed with green fingers – some of us prefer to just sit in a beautiful garden rather than cultivate one. If you fall into this category, we recommend investing in a ‘garden rug’ (yes, really). The quickest way to glam up your garden, these rugs are made from recycled materials and roll up in an eco-friendly carry bag so you can take it to the beach or on picnics, too. £89; cuckooland.com

osa rugosa ‘Alba’, is a shrub rose of Japanese origin whose pure white flowers have charmingly crinkled petals.

Rugosa roses are semi-evergreen or deciduous and are very tolerant, growing in poor soil and in both sun or semi shade. These roses make wonderful hedges, and although they are notoriously prickly plants, the blooms of this rose have an incredible scent and in late summer and autumn the flowers give way to large decorative hips. The foliage is a rich green in spring and summer and turns wonderfully golden in autumn, making this rugosa rose a beautiful addition to a garden whatever the season.

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ABSOLUTELY DISCOVERS A LUSH CORNER OF BATTERSEA CATERING FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING NEEDS small team of Wandsworth residents opened Battersea Flower Station, billed as ‘London’s longest garden centre (possibly!)’ in December 2012, after 3 long years of looking for a suitable site in the area.

They eventually found this site, that runs alongside the railway track just along from Battersea High Street, and had a mad dash

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IT’S THE SERVICE LEVELS THAT DISTINGUISH THE TEAM to transform the strip of wasteland into an inviting and inspirational retail space, opening in only 3 weeks.

And it certainly is a long site! There are 2 entrances – one on Battersea Park Road, and one at Winders Road.

Stepping into the garden centre from the busy main road, you’re immediately transported into a lush, magical and peaceful space,

with birds tweeting and a real sense of calm. It’s like a secret garden (not that the owners want Battersea Flower Station to be kept a secret!).

As you wander along, you can stop at the ‘herb shop’, have a chat with the resident florist, then meander past all types of plants, climbers, shrubs and trees – there’s a particularly good selection of olive trees and acers.

There’s also a small gift shop, a pot shop, a conservatory with a selection of houseplants, and another little building with the usual gardening paraphernalia – tools, twine, compost, as well as bird food and feeders.

But it’s the service levels that the team really pride themselves on. They’ll plant up your pots and your window boxes for you, using either their own selection or ones you bring in with you.

They won’t charge you for potting up either – you just pay for pots or window boxes, the plants you (or they) choose, and the compost.

They offer garden advice and encourage people to

bring or send in photos of their difficult shady corners, or their balcony that needs screening off, or a poorly plant. Whatever the challenge, they are on hand to help. They even offer garden visits, with no charge, to help you plan your space.

With free local delivery, and a friendly expert team – what’s not to love?

THEIR TOP 5 TIPS FOR YOUR GARDEN

 Be bold, be brave. Good design is never half-hearted.  Size doesn’t matter. Don’t ever think that you can’t have an amazing, show-stopping garden just because you’ve only got a balcony or a back-yard.  Clear up the clutter. A lot of gardens and balconies would be half way there just by clearing up accumulated junk and introducing a sweeping

brush. Throw away old paint tins, deflated footballs, car tyres, broken pots, mattresses etc. Don’t use your garden to park things you don’t want indoors!  Think big. A few large things (pots, plants, furniture) will make your urban Eden feel more spacious. Lots of small things will make it feel … small.

We’ve all got used to filling our rooms with hulking great sofas, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and statement wall art but we lose the plot as soon as we move outside & worry that we don’t have room to put a mug down.

You do.  Repeat, repeat, repeat and keep things simple. Repetition helps to pull a space together.

There’s a reason we like cornflower meadows, bluebell woods – they’re simple, bold, with lots of repetition. Having one of this, one of that and then one of the other does nothing for a space.

BATTERSEA FLOWE R STATION www.batterseaflowerstation.co.uk Open 7 days a week.

Follow them on Facebook or Twitter (@battflowerstati) Say hello@batterseaflowerstation. co.uk or call 0207 978 4253.

Florist: for beautiful vintage hand-tied bouquets, order online or call 07724 421 208, or pop in for a chat for wedding / event services.

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Serving Brunch, Dinner & Drinks 7 days a week

Ben’s Canteen is an all day neighbourhood hangout; pop in for brunch, dinner and drinks 7 days a week.

We’re proud to serve one of the most indulgent brunches in London with great coffee and epic Bloody Mary’s.

In the evenings we serve Small Plates and Big Juicy Burgers alongside awesome Cocktails, craft Beers and exciting Wines.

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andsworth local Jason Atherton releases his new book this month: Social Suppers. Expect 100 recipes from the Michelin-starred chef, all made to share with friends...or family – these dishes are so delicious you could even tolerate the in-laws for them. Social Suppers by Jason Atherton (Absolute Press, £25)

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ith the hot weather comes the desire for a cold pint in the sun.

For a definitive guide to the best beer gardens in town, try A London Pub For Every Occasion – Herb Lester’s beautiful guide to the capital’s best watering holes. (Ebury Press, £9.99)

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Following on from the success of the original in St. John’s Hill, Ben has brought his popular neighbourhood bistro to Earlsfield. Expect the same epic brunches and burgers that proved so popular in Battersea.

422 Garratt Lane, SW18, 020 8944 0452; benscanteen.com

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MUST TRY

PUTNEY Taking over from Gregg Wallace’s old premise, Rebecca Mascarenhas’s latest restaurant, Bibo, serves modern Italian food. 146 Upper Richmond Road, SW15, 020 8780 0592; biborestaurant.com

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Charlie Gilkes

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COMENSAL CLAPHAM

New to Abbeville Road this month, Comensal promises to serve up some of the freshest, most authentic Mexican food this side of Mexico City.

32 Abbeville Road, SW4, 020 8673 7272; commensal.co.uk

KERBISHER & MALT CLAPHAM

Another opening on Abbeville Road, this time a modern British fish and chip shop. It may be a chain, but its other locations have proved popular. 50 Abbeville Road, SW4; kerbisher.co.uk

Created by Danir Abdurafikov, Bar Manager at our 1970s, Manhattaninspired club DISCO in Soho, this fruity cocktail is the perfect drink to enjoy as we ease into the summer months. The Rosemary is also a great match, helping to balance the flavours and prevent the drink from tasting overly sweet.

RECIPE • 50ml Russian Standard • 25ml Orgeat syrup • 100ml Pear juice • 20ml Lemon juice • 1-2 Bunches fresh rosemary METHOD • Muddle (ie gently crush) the rosemary slightly • Add the rest of ingredients • Shake well and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice • Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Charlie owns and runs several venues in southwest London, including Battersea’s Bunga Bunga; inception-group.com

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Local food blogger Rob Allison on the secret to serving the ultimate summer barbeque

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is that wonderful time of year, when for a short but blissful period Mother Nature does an impression of Summer and pushes normally sane men and women outside to cook. In a frenzy of flip flops, firelighters and barbeques, we all become culinary experts attempting to cook meat, fish and even squeaky cheese atop burning coals. Unfortunately much of this solar-powered vigour is misplaced and even through cider and rosé-tinted sunglasses we still see far too many slabs of meat cremated on the outside yet raw in the middle. And then there are those sausages which somehow make it through the grill to mix in with the burning coals (these, by the way, are NOT ok to serve).

INGREDIENTS THAT WERE ONCE HARD TO COME BY ARE NOW EASILY SOURCED

Pour 100ml of light soy sauce into a dish, and mince in 3 cloves of garlic along with 3cm of peeled, fresh ginger. Roughly slice 4 spring onions and add to the soy along with 2tsp toasted sesame oil and 2tsp caster sugar. Mix the ingredients thoroughly before pouring over your chosen steaks and leaving to marinade for a minimum of 2 hours.

Allow your meat to warm to room temperature before grilling hard on the BBQ for 2-3 minutes each side. Give your steak as much time resting as it has had on the grill to ensure even cooking and tenderness.

Serve with sticky rice, baby gem lettuce and plenty of kimchi.

It’s time to take a few lessons from the masters (and I’m not talking about the Australians, Argentinians or South Africans).

The Koreans have been cooking over coals for centuries. Their national dish, Bulgogi, is traditionally cooked on the barbeque, and the many accompaniments Koreans like to serve with their meals seem tailor-made to cut through the rich darkness of barbequed meats.

The strong combination of spring

onion, garlic and soy sauce which they use to marinate their beef not only stands up to the smokiness of the barbeque, but is also sweetly enhanced by the smoke. The vinegary and spicy pang of the side dishes such as kimchi cut perfectly through the richness of the fat and flavour of the meat. Luckily enough it seems that Korean food is in vogue at the moment, so ingredients that were once hard to come by are now easily sourced in any Asian supermarket.

So if you are looking to barbeque this summer and want something a bit different, look no further than the recipe above...

Rob blogs for Battersea’s Ben’s Canteen;

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Discover the real flavour of Mediterranean summer vegetables at Enoteca Turi Restaurant in Putney olidaying in Italy, Spain, Southern France or Greece, we find a number of varieties of aubergine, pepper, courgette and tomato that we never see on supermarket shelves in this country, vegetables with real heritage and flavour. These are traditional varieties ONLY GROWN in certain regions in the summer Here, it makes no difference whether you buy these colourful, perfect-looking vegetables from our supermarkets in winter, spring, summer or autumn – they will look and taste the same

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As with wine, source, variety and seasonality are key to taste.

Here are some varieties we will be using at Enoteca Turi this summer: AUBERGINES: Purple, black Sicilian BORLOTTI BEANS: from Veneto COURGETTES: Trompette, Romano and white from Liguria and Lazio PEPPERS: Frigitelli, Romano and sweet yellow and red peppers from Campania TOMATOES: San Marzano, datterini and ciliegino from Puglia and Sicily Enoteca Turi Restaurant 28 Putney High Street SW15 1SQ 020 8785 4449 enotecaturi.com

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Summer Dining Offer Complimentary cocktail when you book our five course tasting menu - £50 per person To make a booking please call 020 8879 1464 and quote ‘July Tasting offer’

Terms & Conditions Offer is based on two guests ordering the ‘Tastes from Cannizaro menu’ - latest menu http://www.cannizarohouse.com/restaurant-in-wimbledon - subject to change.

The offer is valid from 1st -31st July for lunch (from 1.30pm only from 1st – 5th July) or dinner excluding Sunday lunch. Maximum of 8 diners. Booking in advance essential. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other food and beverage offer. This voucher has no cash value and can only be redeemed once. Tick box if you do not wish to receive details of further offers, promotions and events.

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THE LATCHMERE Battersea

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SOURCE Battersea

Georgie Lane-Godfrey unveils a local gem in Battersea

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etting to Battersea’s Ransome’s Docks is always a bit of a pain for those who aren’t local – the overground stations aren’t convenient, the buses get caught in traffic, tube stations are a distant dream. All the better for us residents who can walk here and jealously guard the area’s spoils for ourselves. Source is exactly one of those places – an independently run restaurant hidden away from wandering eyes.

Settling into our fashionably mismatched seats, we start off by ordering Mogintos from the excellent cocktail menu, fizzy twists on a mojito with gin, mint, lime and Prosecco. We also order some of Source’s filtered water, collected from their own spring. Costing £1 a bottle, 80p of this goes to Magic Breakfast, a charity providing free morning meals in London schools to children too hungry to concentrate.

With a maxim of ‘Seasonal.

Simple. Social.’, Source’s focus is on locally-sourced seasonal produce chosen to showcase the very best British ingredients. The menu is short but sweet, filled with a mixture of small plates and more substantial ones (so as you can be as social as you want when it comes to sharing).

The chef is James Adams, previously

of Kensington Place and the River Café, who serves up balanced dishes where vegetables are celebrated, not overlooked as accompaniments. Our starter of heritage carrot salad with feta and sunflower seeds proved this perfectly, the sweet carrot singing against the soft cheese and crunch of the seeds.

Onto the mains: lamb sweetbreads accompanied with polenta, asparagus and wild garlic, and an Israeli couscous salad.

Wholesome and comforting, the sweetbreads and polenta were rich and creamy, while the Israeli couscous, with its oversized grains, offered a more filling take on the traditional summer salad.

To finish, we shared the chocolate fondant with peanut butter and toasted marshmallow, which proved too sweet to finish – it didn’t need the extra sugar hit from the marshmallow. But overall, one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten in south of the river. My only gripe?

The décor, which feels a little too industrial for the fresh, farm-totable seasonal menu. Sit outside and enjoy the river air instead...

Source Battersea,

Unit 29, Ransome’s Dock, 35-37 Parkgate Road, SW11 020-7350 0555; sourcebattersea.com

LOOK Quintessential British pub meets Soho dinner. Cool without being too selfconscious.

VIBE On the first floor you’ll find Olivier award-winning Theatre503, which stages over 300 shows a year showcasing new writing talent. As a result, there are plenty of diners in for the pre-theatre menu, as well as your usual punters drawn to the pub’s busy, buzzy atmosphere.

FOOD Burgers and fish and chips might be on the menu, but the food here is high end in comparison to the usual pub fare. Light, summery dishes such as the Pecorino & honey ravioli with buttered broad beans, peas and mint capture the season, as well as poached sea bass, crispy potatoes, baby gem, peas, chorizo crumble and Bois bourdain sauce. Delicious.

DRINK Here red wines steal the show. We recommend a dark, ripe and juicy 2012 Merlot from Gran Haciend, Chile.

VERDICT Forget the theatre, the food is worth coming for alone. Don’t miss the exceptional black pudding scotch eggs – a twist on the classic, much like the pub itself.

FIND IT 503 Battersea Park Road, SW11, 020 7223 3549; thelatchmere.co.uk

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Provisional programme: Animals in action, Introduction to Print-making, Watercolours, Mixed Media, Life Drawing, Photography and Art History Lu-Ma Café, founded by Maria & Lucy (mother and daughter), is a healthy eating café and juice bar in Wimbledon. The menu offers a delicious selection of healthy, organic, unprocessed foods with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. A nutritious children’s menu is also available.

Gallery open daily 10.30am - 5pm; 4pm Sundays; 8pm Thursdays www.oilandwater.co.uk penny@oilandwater.co.uk 020 8704 4327

New opening times and summer menu, check out more details at www.lu-ma.co.uk

340 Old York Road, Wandsworth Town London SW18 1SS

Lu-Ma café, The Justin James Hotel 43 Worple Road, Wimbledon

020 8296 6714 | 07527483062 | www.lu-ma.co.uk

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Once all the sugar has been added, pour in the oil in a slow, constant stream and beat until you have a very thick, pale mixture – you’re creating an emulsion. Stop the mixer, add the flour mixture all in one go, and mix again very briefly until just combined. Add the apples and fold them in with a large metal spoon until the fruit is stirred right through. Spoon it into the cake tin or tins, smooth the top, then sprinkle the tops with crumble. Place in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 170°C/gas mark 3. Bake the cakes for 40–45 minutes (for two small cakes) or 60–70 minutes for a large cake. They are ready when risen, springy and when a skewer inserted into the centre(s) comes out clean. Leave in the tin until completely cool.

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This cake is so moist that it will keep for 3–4 days without trouble. Store it on a wooden board, loosely covered with a cloth, rather than in an airtight container.

CRUMBLE TOPPING INGREDIENTS

• 150g plain flour • 100g salted butter, chilled and diced • 50g caster sugar

APPLE CRUMBLE CAKE INGREDIENTS

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• 2 eggs, at room temperature • 180g caster sugar • 220ml vegetable oil • 200g plain flour • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp mixed spice • ½ tsp ground cloves • ½ tsp grated nutmeg • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda • ½ tsp fine sea salt • 300g peeled, cored Bramley apples (roughly 3 apples), cut into 1cm cubes • ½ quantity crumble topping

1 large or 2 small loaf cakes METHOD

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Butter two loaf tins about 19cm x 8cm, or one large loaf tin measuring 24cm x 10cm, then line with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Sift together the flour, salt, spices and bicarbonate of soda and set aside.

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In a stand mixer fitted with the beater, beat the eggs on a low speed, then gradually add the sugar, beating all the time.

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300g METHOD

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Put the flour and butter in a bowl and use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour (you also can do this using a mixer fitted with the beater attachment) until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the sugar and continue until you’re left with large crumbles – distinct nuggets of buttery dough should form.

Don’t be afraid to really go for it and work the dough, pressing and rubbing it together between your fingertips.

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Spread the crumble out on a plate or baking sheet lined with baking paper and chill for at least an hour in the fridge, or overnight. Don’t cover – the cold air in the fridge will help to dry it out and make it even crumblier. It will keep for 3–4 days.

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the loaf. Coat the inside with mustard – use the back of a spoon or, even better, a pastry brush, to help you spread it evenly. Set the hollowed-out loaf aside and increase the oven temperature to 200°C/gas mark 6.

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To make the filling, toss the leeks with the olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme and roast them for 30 minutes until meltingly soft.

Leave to cool, then drain off any excess oil. In a separate jug, make the custard by whisking together the eggs and cream, then season well with salt and pepper.

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Begin to assemble the loaf: place the bread bowl on a baking tray and spread the goat’s cheese evenly on the base, then top with the leeks. Pour the eggs and cream into the bread bowl in three stages, waiting a few minutes each time before adding more. Once all the custard is added, carefully transfer to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 170°C/ gas mark 3 and bake for a further 25–35 minutes until the custard is set. Check the custard is cooked by inserting a skewer into the middle; if it comes out wet, give it another 5–10 minutes. Leave it to cool for 45 minutes to an hour. It should look rather like a quiche, and you can slice it up to serve it in just the same way.

VARIATIONS

As long as you stick to the same measurements for the savoury custard (the eggs and cream), anything goes – think of your favourite quiche and reinvent it as a picnic bread pie.

LEEK & GOAT’S CHEESE PICNIC LOAF INGREDIENTS

• 1 round loaf of bread, 20–25cm in diameter – any kind you like • 1 garlic clove, halved • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 4 leeks, finely sliced, dark leaves discarded • 100ml olive oil • ½ tsp salt, plus extra to taste • ½ tsp black pepper, plus extra to taste • 5 sprigs of thyme, leaves only, chopped • 2 eggs • 150ml double cream • 250g soft, fresh goat’s cheese, crumbled

TO MAKE IN ADVANCE

This can be baked the day before you want to eat it. Reheat at 180°C/gas mark 4 for 10 minutes to bring it back to life before packing up and heading out on your picnic.

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Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4.

Prepare the bread bowl. Slice across the loaf of bread to remove the upper third, then use your hands to pull out as much of the middle of the remaining loaf as you can, creating a crusty bowl. You won’t need this excavated bread for this recipe, so set it aside to make breadcrumbs.

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Bake the bread bowl for 10 minutes, then, once it’s cool enough to handle, gently rub the cut sides of garlic around the inside of

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rundle two minutes down the hill, past the village church, and you’ll find yourself on the seafront in the middle of St Mawes.

Lacking the glitz and glamour of some of its more high-profile neighbours, St Mawes still retains a quaint bygone charm. Walk along Marine Parade and you’ll find the local bakery serving freshly baked authentic Cornish pasties, a small arcade of shops peddling local pottery and delicacies (think clotted cream fudge and shortbread) and several pubs with a view of the trawlers and crabbing boats bobbing on the tide.

In the other direction lies St Mawes Castle, a stony legacy of Henry VIII dating back to 1538, mainly worth visiting for its uninterrupted views across the bay. Continue past the castle and carry on round the coast, walking through cow-filled fields and down into secluded coves along the beach for a taste of the real Cornwall.

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Roseland Peninsula, Dreamcatchers is one of five luxurious self-catering St Mawes Retreats properties on the Cornish coast. Only 200 yards from the water, this place really is all about the sea views – the huge glass doors of the open plan kitchen and living room offer spectacular panoramas across the blue waters of the bay. Downstairs two of the four deluxe double bedrooms also boast this view, which can be enjoyed from the bubbles of your extravagant freestanding roll-top bath looking out to sea.

Bright, modern and brand-spanking new, Dreamcatchers has a real family focus, boasting its own playroom, a cupboard full of cute dressing-up costumes and a separate family room complete with wifi and piles of the latest DVD releases – plenty to keep you entertained if the weather turns sour.

THE EXTRAS

With a bespoke concierge service on offer, St Mawes Retreats are all about going that extra mile. Expect a chilled bottle of champagne upon arrival, as well as freshly baked scones and a breakfast box filled with local produce. Private spa treatments can also be arranged, as well as childcare, boat charters and a range of activities, from trips to the world-renowned Eden Project to private classes from an art teacher. Nothing is too much trouble.

We recommend booking a visit from The Chef on the Roseland (thechefontheroseland.co.uk), Haydn Treneary, who will come to Dreamcatchers and cook a luxurious three course meal for you, complete with wine, canapés and home-made bread. Expect Michelin-quality dishes without having to move a muscle.

£ THE DAMAGE Prices at Dreamcatchers start from £1,275 for guests staying one week and £950 for up to 4 guests staying in low season for a 3 night weekend break. To make a booking call 0800 088 6622 or visit stmawesretreats.co.uk

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

BEST FOR RURAL RETREATS

BODYSGALLEN HALL HOTEL & SPA Wales

by Catherine Hales

et in the midst of 200 acres of gardens, Bodysgallen Hall is a sympathetically restored 17th century Historic House Hotel with glorious gardens, a top notch spa and views that stretch all the way to Conwy Castle, Snowdonia National Park and beyond. The hotel is located a stones throw from the virtually untouched seaside town of Llandudno, whose rural charm and quaint architecture make it well worth a visit.

For those unafraid of sheer drops and winding roads, visitors can also drive up the cliffs and

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LUCKNAM PARK HOTEL & SPA Wiltshire

by Emma J Page

nspired by its natural surroundings, the spa at Lucknam Park effortlessly combines a holistic approach with modern innovation.

Far-reaching views of the kitchen gardens, an outdoor saltwater plunge pool and an elegant terrace harness the power of nature, while four thermal cabins, nine treatment rooms, a vast indoor pool and a new Well-being House promise to nourish mind, body and soul.

A comprehensive approach means that guests can choose tailor-made treatments that deliver specific results, from anti-

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YOGA RETREAT AT OCKENDEN MANOR West Sussex

by Leo Bear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HOUSE SPA AT DORMY HOUSE Cotswolds

by Leo Bear

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

Sticking to a British theme, treatments are

by Temple Spa (a family-owned English brand), and for a touch of glamour, there’s an ultragirly Veuve Clicquot nail bar.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE SCARLET CORNWALL Capturing the essence of the coast, The Scarlet’s spa offers facials administered with wild-crafted herbs and hot steamed poultices, and a reed-filtered natural cliff top outdoor pool, with nearby hot tubs providing the perfect spot from which to storm and cloudgaze. From £285 a night;

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

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TITANIC SPA

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

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

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

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

To the ‘UK’s first eco-spa,’ then.

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

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relaxation and peace. Highly recommended for those escaping the city, it’s so relaxing that you’ll struggle to stay awake.

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

Equilibrium therapy, £85; grayshottspa.com

might suggest, the spa is one of epic proportions, offering a dizzying array of treatments. It is also wildly popular.

Combined, these things can, at times, make the experience less than relaxing.

It attracts groups and caters well to them, but you might feel a little outnumbered if you go, as I did, for a quiet weekend with just one other person. The treatments themselves do make up for that: the therapists are bright, friendly and adept at creating a serene environment. The ‘beauty’ treatments were more accomplished than the massages: we sampled the Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow and felt suitably squeaky-clean afterwards.

The massages didn’t have quite the same impact; billed as ‘deep tissue’, mine felt a little limp.

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

Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow, £50; titanicspa.co.uk

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THE JUNGLE, BOOKED. Sarah Gilbert discovers serenity and seclusion in the Indian paradise of Maharashtra

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f you escape the chaotic megacity of Mumbai, with its terrifying, tumultuous traffic, and drive for a few hours past Lonavala, a hill station on the road to Pune, you’ll find yourself in the midst of the northern reaches of a spiny mountain range that stretches from Gujarat in the north along the coast until it reaches Kanyakumari, at the southern tip of India.

These are the Sahyadri Mountains, or Western Ghats, and they form

the breath-taking backdrop to the Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa. Nestled in the 3500-acre private Shillim Estate in the bucolic district of Maharashtra, the retreat feels blissfully serene and secluded – a verdant haven after the hubbub of the city.

Created with an emphasis on wellbeing and relaxation, the retreat’s watchwords are conserve, sustain and heal. 99 contemporary villas were built from local stone, designed to blend into the natural landscape. Inside, all have the same aesthetic: there’s no ostentation, just clean lines, neutral tones, space and privacy. No trees were cut during their construction; in fact thousands of endemic trees and shrubs were planted, creating a lush paradise for over 120 species of birds.

It feels wonderfully remote, like your own jungle hideaway. But with a butler service just a phone call away.

The place is huge – look in any direction and as far as the eye can see is part of the estate. It’s flanked by mountains cloaked in evergreen forest, framed by rice fields and bamboo plantations and topped by the ruins of hilltop forts that date from the 7th century and the time of the great Maratha Emperor Shivaji. Exploring the region, we drove along winding, unpaved roads through sleepy villages,

witnessing a kaleidoscope of rural life. A crocodile of immaculately dressed schoolchildren giggled as we passed. Women in vivid red, orange and pink saris stood out against the emerald-green, post-monsoon landscape, walking along the road carrying anything and everything on their heads, from firewood to gourds of water and bushels of wheat. In the fields, wooden ploughs were still pulled by oxen.

Back on the retreat, there are electronic buggies to ferry you back and forth across its 320 acres, but it’s a paradise for walkers. Early one morning, we trekked up through

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steamy rainforest to Shillim Peak; at 920 metres it’s the estate’s highest point. Arriving on top of its grassy plateau, we found a breakfast feast laid out for us, which we devoured as we looked out on the show-stopping views over the valley and Lake Pavna.

And although the surroundings are beautiful, it’s the spa here that is the real draw. I began each day with a yoga class on an open-sided pavilion, surrounded by verdurous foliage and bird song. I sweated it out in the steam room, infra-red sauna and hot

tub before cooling off in the outsized swimming pool, and ended the day staring into the flickering flame of a candle in their contemporary take on a meditation cave. With over 150 treatments on offer, it’s one of the most extensive spas in the world, and many can also be taken in the privacy of your own villa.

You can also learn to conjure up your own favourite Indian dish in a cookery class with the Executive Chef, who showed us the artistry and spices – bright red chilli powder orange cayenne, golden turmeric – behind some traditional recipes.

Incredibly diverse, Indian cuisine is based on Ayuvedic principles and differs by climate and geographic region. That evening, after a

Cucumber Ginger Martini at the Valley Bar, we opted to sample more of his delicious dishes at the Chef’s Table. You can dine anywhere on the estate and on a balmy evening, sitting by the lake under the stars, it’s really something special. Mark Twain once said, ‘India (is) the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds.’ And the moon and stars too.

Cox & Kings offer three nights at the Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat and Spa (hilton.com/shillim) from £1,295 per person, including flights from London to Mumbai, return private transfers and breakfast. 020 7873 5000; coxandkings.co.uk

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PITTER, PATTER, PINT!

ouldn’t it be great if, after a mum and baby class, you weren’t chucked out of the hall straight away? Enter Pitter Patter, which offers a variety of professionally led baby & pre-school classes in, wait for it, pubs. Taking place in The Old Garage in Southfields and The Roundhouse in Wandsworth, the classes offer everything from baby massage to baby salsa, all in the relaxed environment of your local. pitterpatterhub.com

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othing quite screams summer holidays like a jelly shoe, does it? Try Trotters’ cute and colourful range – these sparkly gold numbers are our favourites.

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ooking to update your little one’s wardrobe without breaking the bank? M&S’s Indigo Collection features pretty pinks and mint greens with a cool retro American vibe, making it a great option for everyday summer style.

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NUMBERS GAME Schools are bending over backwards to offer bursaries to the bright but broke. But, as Amanda Constance discovers, finding out if this means you is an altogether trickier question ILLUSTRATION PHIL COUZENS

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our child is bright but you are broke, or at least you think you are. Does this mean a private education is out of your reach? Not necessarily. The good news is that private schools are offering more assistance with fees than ever before. The difficulty is in trying to work out if you qualify for any help.

Susan Hamyln, Director of the Good Schools Guide Advice Service, says that, in the past few years, she has seen such an ‘explosion in demand’ from parents investigating bursaries that the GSG has now set up a dedicated Scholarship and Bursaries Service to help parents navigate a confusing system. One of the first questions she is always asked is: ‘Do we qualify for help?’

The answer, frustratingly, is that it depends. ‘What qualifies you for a bursary in London is different from the rest of the country,’ says Hamlyn.

‘Broke in London is far richer than broke in Yorkshire.’

Bursaries are certainly more plentiful than they were. The recent census from the Independent Schools Council (ISC) trumpeted that more than one third of private school pupils now receive assistance with fees, the amount of relief rising by 5.6% in the last year.

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AS A GENERAL RULE, THE RICHER THE SCHOOL THE BETTER THE BURSARY

Lenon, former head of Harrow and now chairman of the ISC explains, there has been a drift away from providing scholarships to bright children to providing bursaries for the less well-off.

So what about Londoners; do the capital’s day schools offer decent bursaries, too? Hamlyn says the general rule is the richer the school, the better the bursary, which is why the older public schools can seem extremely generous. Hamlyn established the Scholarships and Bursaries Service following a talk by Tony Little, headmaster of Eton, about making public school education open to the most disadvantaged children.

Most schools make it clear that bursary applications are treated on a case-by case-basis. It’s not simply

income that affects fees assistance but the value of your house, car, investments, even holidays. In collating what information is available into a central resource, the GSG has uncovered a huge disparity in provision.

If you want a bursary at City of London School, for example, don’t bother applying if your gross household income is more than £45,000. In contrast, Godolphin and Laytmer, once proud of its assistedplaces scheme but now popular with the offspring of oligarchs, declares its threshold for bursary applications is £100,000.

Most schools, such as Latymer, St Paul’s Girls, Dulwich College, King’s College School and UCS state that bursaries are offered on the basis of a student’s performance in entrance exams and interviews. And there’s the rub with bursaries. Applications for fee assistance can only be made after your child has been through the rigorous academic selection process.

Only the most academically able will be offered a bursary, as schools can cherry-pick the best and competition in London is especially fierce.

Hamlyn cautions that she frequently deals with the parents of a bright child who contact her with a view to getting a bursary but whose income renders them ineligible.

Nevertheless, they put their children through the entrance exams for academically selective schools, only to find they don’t qualify for a bursary, can’t afford the fees, and the process has been in vain.

‘That’s an awful position to put a child in,’ Hamlyn says. ‘If you do look at high-flying academic independent schools with your eye on a bursary, you must be very clear with your child that you are taking a chance and you need a good state school as a back-up,’ Hamlyn adds. ‘Be realistic about your child. Just because he or she is in the top 10% at their state primary, doesn’t mean they will cut it in some of the most selective academic independents.’

This can be squeamish territory for the middle classes. We might joke over dinner about how rich or poor we are, but we rarely like to lay bare the numbers. But with independent education beyond most salaries, there is at least now less of a stigma when it comes to asking for help. goodschoolsguide.co.uk

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Dundonald Road, SW19 A superbly presented four bedroom end of terrace period home located opposite Dundonald Park. This spacious home boasts approximately 1,300 sq ft and benefits from a large kitchen extension, side access and three bathrooms. There is further scope to develop the main body of the loft (STPP).

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BARMOUTH ROAD, SW18 A generously proportioned family home with much character and charm having period features throughout.

Approx. 2,110 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,650,000

HENDHAM ROAD, SW17 A beautiful 1930’s house with a fabulous 85 ft. garden, set on this residential street just off Wandsworth Common.

Approx. 1,626 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, snug room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, off-street parking, garage.

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FOXMORE STREET, SW11 Situated close to Battersea Park and located within the conservation area, an extremely well proportioned and presented house, beautifully decorated throughout retaining many of its original period features. Approx. 2,945 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £2,500,000

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A beautifully presented family house close to Battersea Park.

The house has been fully extended to provide a balance of accommodation throughout. Approx. 1,440 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden.

A delightfully proportioned and well presented flat situated on the fourth floor of this popular Victorian mansion block.

Approx. 650 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room.

Freehold Guide Price £1,225,000

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SEYMOUR ROAD, SW18 An end-of-terrace family house located on a highly regarded residential road close to both Putney and Southfields.

Offering well proportioned accommodation over three floors. Approx. 1,614 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, conservatory, rear garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,200,000

ELBOROUGH STREET, SW18 Located on this popular road on the Southfields ‘Grid’, a delightful garden flat, offering good access to Southfield’s local shops, District Line Underground and the recreational facilities of Wimbledon Park. Approx. 621 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 2 bedrooms, wet room, reception room, rear garden, off-street parking.

Freehold Share Guide Price £650,000 SOLD

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ENGLEWOOD ROAD, SW12 A well presented family house, retaining many original period features including double glazed sash windows ensuring an excellent amount of natural light throughout the living accommodation. Approx. 2,546 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms.

Freehold Excess £1,850,000

TELFORD AVENUE, SW2 A substantial apartment with a private rear garden situated in the desirable Telford Park Estate. Newly renovated throughout boasting high ceilings and ornate wooden architraves. Energy Rating: D. 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom.

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Northcote Road

£899,999 Leasehold

This absolutely stunning three bedroom flat is arranged over the upper floors of an attractive Victorian building. The property is presented in excellent decorative order with a tremendous sense of light and space. The kitchen and reception room are arranged over the first floor with plenty of space for entertaining. The kitchen itself is finished with oak work surfaces and integrated appliances.

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This Victorian house has been extended into the side return and loft to create a lovely family house measuring just shy of 2000 sq feet. There are wooden floors throughout the ground floor in the double reception room and kitchen. The reception room has two feature fireplaces, built in storage and smart white shutters.

• Five double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/Family room • Garden • Cellar • Unfurnished

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a kitchen fanatic I find James Nicholas Cookshop on Balham High Road has a treasure trove of kitchen gizmos that I never thought I’d need.

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luxury, newly built five-bedroom mews house offering over 3,000 sq ft of living space, beautifully arranged over three floors, including cinema room, decked terrace and gated off street parking.This superb property has been finished to the highest of standards, offering versatile and luxury living space including under floor heating, solar powered hot water systems and multimedia functionality throughout (including bathrooms).

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stunning Victorian family house for sale, situated in this highly sought after residential road in East Dulwich. The property has been upgraded and modernised by the current owners to an extremely high standard creating a stylish and contemporary interior.

newly renovated and fully extended four bedroom, four bathroom Victorian terraced house. The team behind this back-to-brick refurbishment are architects who have spared no expense in creating a spacious (1966 sq ft), remarkably light, and sumptuously detailed family home.

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St Luke’s Avenue SW4 £549,950 This superb flat comprises a generous reception room, with large bay windows giving a wonderful feeling of light and space. The property is presented to the market in immaculate condition throughout, yet retains much of its original period features including ornate cornicing and a period fireplace. The flat further benefits from a separate eat-in kitchen complete with integrated appliances, a large double bedroom (also with feature fireplace) and a modern bathroom. Share of Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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Wiseton Road SW17 £1,450 per week This unique and impressive six-bedroom family house is presented in immaculate condition throughout. Located on one of Balham’s most sought after roads, a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Bellevue Road. The accommodation provides stunning living space including a beautiful kitchen with dining area leading out to a landscaped garden, a reception room, playroom, a master bedroom complete with en suite bathroom, five additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. EPC=E BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 lets.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Clapham Common North Side SW4 £850 per week Having been completely refurbished this incredible house is truly unique and certainly has the ‘wow’ factor. Arranged over four floors the property comprises a superb reception room and a large kitchen with separate living/dining area leading out to a private paved garden. Over the top floors of the house there are four double bedrooms, a roof terrace and two bathrooms, one of which benefits from a unique free standing bathtub and a sauna. Furthermore there is a separate self contained annex to the house. EPC=E CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 lets.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk Tenant fees apply, see www.marshandparsons.co.uk/services/lettings/tenant-fees for more information.

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Prime Purchase

Extensively refurbished four bedroom family house offering approximately 1,376 sq ft of living space and a 40ft garden.

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he house now offers well balanced accommodation with 4 bedrooms, double reception and ‘must-have’ loft, including new welsh slate roof, and rear extension that opens up to a good sized private garden. Bucharest Road is well placed for transport with a short walk to Earlsfield mainline station and numerous bus services available on Earlsfield Road. Northcote Road and Clapham Junction mainline are

also within walking distance. There are a number of local restaurants, wine bars and shops in the surrounding area. The nearby Southside centre has recently undergone major refurbishment works and contains the local Waitrose, cinema and mainly fashion and food outlets. Bucharest Road is a popular residential street, part of a popular collection of streets known as “The Three B’s’’ Bassingham, Bucharest and Brocklebank.

Details

Bucharest Road, SW18

£995,000 Freehold Contact

John D Wood & co., Wandsworth 020 8871 3033, johndwood.co.uk

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Thameswalk Apartments

£725 per week

Battersea SW11

This truly stunning apartment offers fantastic living space throughout. Offering 2 double bedrooms, a large reception/dining room, a modern fitted kitchen & 2 bathrooms. The development is well located within easy reach of Chelsea & offers several bus routes in to central London. Further benefits include 2 superb balconies which offer beautiful direct views of the River Thames. The property also has secure parking. Viewing is highly recommended.

EPC rating C

Additional charges apply. Administration: £222 (VAT included).

References per tenant: £42 (VAT included)

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Compass House

Wandsworth SW18

A stunning 3 double bedroom apartment with direct river views. This luxurious flat offers uninterrupted panoramic views of the River Thames & Fulham via the 3 river facing terraces on offer. There is secure underground parking facilities (by separate negotiation) & the development is within 0.2 miles of Wandsworth Town rail station, with direct links to Clapham Junction & many other central London stations.

EPC rating D

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Battersea

020 7924 4400 sales.battersearise@chestertons.com

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Parma Crescent

Battersea SW11

ÂŁ1,215,000 guide price freehold

An opportunity to acquire an un-extended 3 bedroom house on Parma Crescent in original condition. Located on a extremely desirable tree lined road in the heart of Battersea; a rare find.

EPC rating E Battersea

020 7924 4400 sales.battersearise@chestertons.com

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IN THEIR OWN

WORDS SEAN PURTILL

DENISE WHEATLEY

Founder & Owner of Ellisons

Project Manager at Ellisons

Photography: Rebecca Noonan started out in estate agency in 1983. Two years before this I had decided to reject the offer of studying at University and instead go and see the world! Most of my time was spent in the Himalayan hills, Afghanistan or the backwaters of Kerala where for not a lot of money you could live like a king.

I returned a few years later and in 1989, just as the market crashed, I started Ellisons. It was exciting, but very hard work. We now have four sales and lettings offices in Merton and are the largest independently owned estate agency in the area. I still love what I do and really enjoy the buzz of agency.

Wimbledon has changed dramatically since then.

Before the development of the Centre Court shopping centre it was a drab town centre, but now it has a vast array of both major label stores and boutique shops, the great theatre, beautiful parks and gardens, Wimbledon Common and Village and some excellent restaurants and pubs. We took a conscious decision many years ago to get involved in the community and to assist when we

could, and many of our 30 staff live in the area. We’re unusual in the fact that over 65% of people who work for Ellisons have been here for a minimum of 10 years and 50% have been here for more than 15 years.

We decided to arrange something extra special to celebrate our 25 years in business and came up with the first annual Ellisons ‘Our Merton’ School Art Competition for the local schools. The idea being that we gave a joint prize of £8,000 to a junior and secondary school, with the two winning artists winning an iPad Mini or a family trip to London Zoo. We received over 2000 fantastic paintings/ drawings from more than 37 schools, the three judges from Chelsea Arts Club picked the winning portraits from The Ursuline High School and The Priory Primary School. The Merton Mayor Krystal Miller presented the prizes at a gala evening at Cannizaro House. You really should check out our website and have a look at the shortlisted 25 paintings. They are astonishingly good!

studied at London College of Fashion and launched my early career in the world of fashion public relations, working for Giorgio Armani and DKNY, followed by a job with Freud Communications – media PR. My career took a step in an alternative direction when I decided I didn’t want to commute into London any more and wanted a local job.

I took a job as a Lettings Negotiator working for a large corporate agency in Fulham and worked my way up to trainee manager of their Wimbledon Village branch before I decided I would follow a personal goal to set up my own business as a florist.

After many early mornings spent at the flower market and subsequent long days arranging flowers and delivering to local businesses, I decided to go back to

continue my career in Estate Agency.

My experience running my own business was crucial to landing my role at Ellisons. It had given me an insight into the commitment and hard work that went into running a successful business. My role at Ellisons is varied, no two days are the same. I am involved in marketing, public relations, recruitment and general management. I have built up a great working relationship with Sean over the years, I share his drive and ambitions for the company. He wants Ellisons to stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons, he is passionate about customer service and excellence in everything we do. We like to lead and be ambitious with our advertising ideas; it’s exciting to be part of that process.

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sullivanthomas.co.uk | carterjonas.co.uk

£2,300,000 F/H

One of a pair of substantial houses with 2,895 sq ft of accommodation, this considerable property has 6 double bedrooms, 64’ family garden and is in a superb location.

Wandsworth Sales: 020 8767 7711

BELLEVUE ROAD SW17

• Reception room

• Dining/playroom

• Sitting room

• 3 Bath/Shower Rooms

• Kitchen/breakfast room

• 64’ Garden

• 6 double bedrooms

• Energy efficiency: Band D

• 2 double bedrooms

• Outstanding location

• Reception room

• Spectacular views

• Kitchen/breakfast room

• Energy efficiency: Band D

£750,000 L/H

In an outstanding location with spectacular views, this maisonette has two storeys, its own private front door and is only a minute’s walk from Wandsworth Common Station.

Wandsworth Sales: 020 8767 7711

• Bathroom

Full online details including the EPC are available by scanning this code using any QR code scanner

GERALDINE ROAD SW18

Part of a network of 9 offices in London and a further 19 across the country

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BASKERVILLE ROAD SW18 £2,300pw/£9,967pcm* A rare opportunity to rent a stunning large 7 to 8 bedroom family home on one of the most desirable streets in Wandsworth.

Wandsworth Lettings: 020 8682 3121

• 8 bedrooms

• Toastrack

• Grand entrance

• Excellent family home

• Basement/guest suite

• Unfurnished

• Large garden

• Energy Efficiency: Band D

• 4 bedrooms

• Shower room

• Double reception room

• Large garden

• Kitchen/family room

• Unfurnished

• Bathroom

• Energy Efficiency: Band F

ROSSITER ROAD SW12 £800pw/£3,467pcm* Lovely 4 bedroom large family Victorian semi detached house with a wonderful large South facing lawned garden.

Wandsworth Lettings: 020 8682 3121

Full online details including the EPC are available by scanning this code using any QR code scanner

*Rent excludes administration fees. For further information please contact your local office.

*Rent excludes administration fees. For further information please contact your local office.

sullivanthomas.co.uk | carterjonas.co.uk

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KNOWLEDGE & GOOD JUDGEMENT

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Balham

Battersea

Merton Park

Putney

Wimbledon

New Homes

020 8772 9373

020 7978 5800

020 8417 8054

020 8780 8780

020 8946 9468

020 8879 9099

balham@lauristons.com

battersea@lauristons.com

mertonpark@lauristons.com

putney@lauristons.com

wimbledon@lauristons.com

newhomes@lauristons.com

FREEHOLD

Melbury Gardens, SW20

£865,000

A superbly presented four double bedroom period home located within this popular residential road moments from the open spaces of Cottenham park, the highly regarded Hollymount Primary School and only 0.5 miles from Raynes Park Mainline BR station. Having been recently refurbished to an excellent standard this spacious home offers over 1500 SQFT of accommodation and benefits from particularly large windows, two ultra-stylish bathrooms and a 20’ contemporary kitchen/ breakfast room. EPC EER D

Wimbledon Sales: 020 8946 9468

FREEHOLD

Fairfield Place, Kingston, KT1

Asking Price £725,000

A newly converted former joinery and stables situated in the heart of Kingston, close to the Fairfield playing grounds, Kingston University and within 10 minutes’ walk of Kingston Train Station. This three bedroom, three bathroom home has been finished to an exceptionally high standard and features an open plan living/kitchen/dining room with integrated appliances, downstairs w/c, private courtyard garden and off street parking for one vehicle. EPC EER TO BE PROVIDED

New Homes: 020 8879 9099

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FREEHOLD

Lebanon Gardens, SW18

ÂŁ1,250,000

Renovated four bedroom terrace house situated in a highly popular residential location. Offering two reception rooms with stunning Edwardian fireplaces and two bathrooms the accommodation has been completely re-wired with new plumbing, luxury fitted kitchen, underfloor heating, original hardwood floors to most of the ground floor rooms and a good sized fully enclosed rear garden. The accommodation has been decorated to a high standard and would be ideal for a growing family. EPC EER D

Putney Sales: 020 8780 8780

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Balham

Battersea

Merton Park

020 8772 9373

020 7978 5800

020 8417 8054

balham@lauristons.com

battersea@lauristons.com

mertonpark@lauristons.com

Putney

Wimbledon

New Homes

020 8780 8780

020 8946 9468

020 8879 9099

putney@lauristons.com

wimbledon@lauristons.com

newhomes@lauristons.com

LEASEHOLD

Kings Avenue, SW4

£475,000

Lumiere Court, SW17

£1,795pcm

A stylish, contemporary two bedroom apartment located on Kings Avenue with oak flooring throughout, low energy light fittings and gas underfloor central heating. The property boasts an open plan kitchen & reception room and a master bedroom with en-suite. EPC EER B

Very well presented two bedroom flat situated in a modern building a stone’s throw from Balham station. Comes with smart interiors and furnishings also benefits from off street parking, lift and great open plan living space. EPC EER B

Battersea Sales: 020 7978 5800

Balham Lettings: 020 8772 9373

FREEHOLD

Littlecote Close, SW19

£2,400pcm

Coleridge Close, SW8

£699,950

A semi-detached three bedroom house consisting wrap around reception room, separate eat in kitchen, three double bedrooms, family bathroom, additional w/c and a spacious south west facing garden with BBQ area. Off Street parking. EPC EER TBC

Two semi-detached houses finished to an exceptionally high standard, benefiting from private rear garden and an off street parking space for one vehicle. The properties comprises 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lounge/dining room and private rear garden. EPC EER TBC

Putney Lettings: 020 8780 8780

New Homes: 020 8879 9099

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Upcoming events John D Wood & Co. sponsor the Classic and Performance Car Event

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n June 21st, Quadriga Drivers Club will be hosting its third annual Classic and Performance Car Event at Cannizaro House, Wimbledon. The event, in association with John D Wood & Co., Peacock & Co Solicitors and Joe Macari Performance Cars coincides with the Wimbledon Village Fair providing a fun day out for all the family at the start of the Wimbledon Tennis fortnight. Each year the event has grown and this year, the Club is set to surpass the 50 cars with a combined value in excess of £15 million seen at the 2013 event. The event is also well supported by members of the Aston Martin, Ferrari and Porsche Owners clubs whose members contribute a wonderful mix of Concours condition cars with a rich heritage to the line-up. Invited guests will also be able to join an exclusive screening of the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying sessions on a state of the art cinema set up courtesy of SMC, one of the UK’s leading and award winning installers of home automation and home cinemas. Entry to the car event is free and open to anyone who wishes to view some awe inspiring cars whilst listening to some live jazz and sipping something cool from the Cannizaro House bar.

John Thorogood sponsors The 2014 Northcote Summer Fete

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s the longest-established estate agency on Northcote Road, John Thorogood is thrilled to be the Premium Sponsors of this year’s Northcote Road Summer Fete which is making its way back to Battersea’s famous shopping street on Sunday 6th July, from 11am - 5pm.

As with last year the date coincides with the Wimbledon Men’s Tennis Final (come on Andy!)

which will be shown on the big outdoor screen once again. The day also falls right in the middle of the World Cup so John Thorogood will be putting its own penalty shoot out outside our office. Come down and see if you fare any better than England! We’ll also have a free photo booth for instant memories! There’ll be something for everyone to enjoy on the day including community ping pong tables, a children’s dance stage and a selection of fairground rides.

The whole of the road will be closed off with no parking or buses, making way for local businesses and visiting traders to spill out onto the pavements with their stalls including children’s clothing and toys, body products, cosmetics, jewellery, cards and antiques, plus a whole host of delicious tasty treats. john-thorogood.co.uk

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Marsh & Parsons sponsor the Clapham Common Fayre

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arsh & Parsons is proud to once again be sponsoring the Clapham Common Fayre, which is taking place on Saturday 21st June on Clapham Common, in aid of the Holy Trinity and Cheer Trust. There will be a

number of food and drink stalls, as well as entertainment for the whole family, so we’re expecting it to be a fantastic day out.

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Property News HOUSE HUNTING

THE KITCHEN OF VIEWFIELD ROAD

Jonathan Loney

� 020 3151 5905; johndwood.co.uk

Most interesting property I’ve been involved with: We recently sold a property on Viewfield Road, which was the former Vicarage for St Michaels Church. It’s a stunning detached property with great character and charm, including the original receiving room.

Most unusual interior: A property on Southfields ‘Grid’ which had not been changed since the war. It had all of the original features including the bells for the maid and a full Anderson air raid shelter in the garden.

Most satisfying transaction I’ve ever had: The sale of an Edwardian family home on Southfields ‘Grid’ in February 2013.

The office had only been open for two months and we achieved £1 million for it, the first property on the ‘Grid’ to reach this figure.

The property I’d most like on our books is: A five storey Victorian terraced property on Wimbledon Park Road. It’s undergone a major programme of works and offers a superb level of accommodation with a master suite to die for.

I never thought I’d see: House prices at their current levels, with so many buyers now focusing their search specifically on Southfields. It is no longer the secret haven it once was!

Sales Manager at John D Wood & Co., Southfields

George Franks

Sales Director of Douglas & Gordon

� 020 7924 2000; douglasandgordon.com

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hose of you who are more observant will have noticed that Douglas & Gordon has a new look. Gone is the linear and the stripes, as we have returned to using the Stag. As a company we have always been very innovative with our marketing and our

advertising, some of you will remember naked barbequers with well-placed sausages, caricatures of all our managers and more recently, taking fairy tales just that one step further. We last used the white Stag at the forefront of our brand over ten years ago, showing that we were ahead of the game then! It will be great to see it being used as the centrepiece of our image in all forms of advertising and marketing, from now on. I am not going to start talking about returning to traditional values and all that malarkey; however the London property market will not be as buoyant as it currently is, forever - and the general public are going to need a little more old fashioned estate agency in the future, similar to how things were ten years ago when we last relied on the Stag.

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t’s that time of year again when the Chelsea Flower Show inspires the greenfingered god and goddess in all of us and thoughts turn wistfully to barbeques over long bank holiday weekends as temperatures start to soar. If you’re a garden lover and looking for a property with outside space, now is one of the optimum times to view.

But before you buy, make sure you check the orientation of the garden, pay attention to any potential problematic trees and check your boundary rights and responsibilities.

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CULTURE CORNER

ASPIRE JOIN FORCES WITH BERTIE & BOO IN BALHAM

Victoria Farrar

Director at Currell, Battersea

� 020 3668 1000; currell.com

Clifford Harvey

Sunday 6th July – The Sun Walk in Battersea Park is a 5k, 10k or half marathon, depending on what you choose to sign up for, in aid of Breast Cancer charity Walk the Walk.

Director at aspire, Balham

Sunday 6th July – The Northcote Road Summer Fete returns with ping pong tables, a children’s dance stage and of course a big screen showing the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final.

� 020 8673 6111; aspire.co.uk

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he latest aspire initiative in supporting local businesses in Balham is being run in conjunction with Bertie and Boo – an independently owned coffee shop and adventure play centre -based in the locale. The scheme provides a loyalty card which treats customers to a free coffee and a story time session for young children. Mili Mendez, Lettings Director of aspire’s Balham office comments; “We will be encouraging visitors to pop in to the local Bertie and Boo coffee shop and pick up a loyalty card entitling them to a free coffee, or pay a visit to the Bertie and Boo Adventure Island in Balham – one of the most wondrous adventure play centres in London – where children can enjoy a story for free too.” The original Bertie and Boo coffee shop situated in the heart of Balham prides itself on a bright and quirky décor as well as an outside terrace bedecked in candy striped chairs.

Customers are served an array of savouring delicious homemade treats and children are encouraged to join in and have fun on the coffee shop’s vintage car.

Adventure Island runs regular story time sessions where young children are taken on an imaginative magical adventure in which stories are brought to life with the use of hilarious puppets, interactive songs and fun music.

Sunday 27th July – The annual Sumo Run returns to Battersea Park. Make your way around the 5k course in an inflatable sumo suit, all in aid of Link Community Development, a charity raising money to help educate children in Africa.

A PERFECT FIT FOR JOHN THOROGOOD Ella Cockerton Senior Negotiator, John Thorogood

� 020 7228 7474; john-thorogood.co.uk

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aving successfully completed our full re-brand, a total office refurbishment and the launch of our new mobile-responsive website our next move has been to look to expand our team to handle our increased share of the premium sales and lettings market between and around Clapham and Wandsworth Commons. We’ve always aimed to provide clients with unrivalled local knowledge and experience and so we’re delighted to announce that Ella Cockerton has recently joined our team from John D Wood & Co. as a senior negotiator. Ella has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning 25 years selling and letting properties all around Wandsworth and has lived locally throughout that time. She was quite simply the perfect fit. She brings a

wealth of experience, local knowledge and success with her and is everything that’s good about agency; a true people-person bubbling with enthusiasm and possessing a genuine passion for property and customer service. Renowned for her professionalism, determination and integrity, Ella further enhances our commitment to maintaining exceptional standards and offering expert advice to our clients.

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featherstoneleigh.co.uk

Jedburgh Street, Battersea

£725,000 Large, well presented split level conversion flat situated moments from Clapham Common Northside. Located only moments away from Clapham Junction station offering direct links to London Waterloo. EPC = E.

t: 020 7228 2278

Fontarabia Road, Battersea

£3,358 pcm Well presented four bedroom family home situated in a popular location close to the amenities and transport links of Clapham Junction and Clapham Common. Available from end July. EPC = E.

t: 020 7228 2378 TENANT FEES: • £48.00 (including VAT) per person for referencing

• £195.00 (including VAT) per property for the tenancy agreement

An independent estate agency with 13 offices working together throughout south-west London

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Elsynge Road, Battersea

£825,000 A stunning two bedroom split level apartment set within an imposing period property, located in one of the most sought after roads and further benefiting from having access to a large communal garden . EPC = D.

t: 020 7228 2278

Brassey Square, Battersea

£650,000 Fantastic two bedroom ground floor garden flat located in the ever popular Shaftesbury Estate. Close to Battersea Park and the transport links of Clapham Junction.

EPC = C.

t: 020 7228 2278

It’s our area...

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Offices throughout London

St John’s Hill, SW11

£650,000

Gauden Road, SW4

£549,950

Situated on one of Battersea’s most popular roads is this two bedroom, two bathroom garden flat. The property has been tastefully modernised throughout & is well located to local shops, restaurants & bars, and not to forget Clapham Junction station! EPC = B

Beautifully presented throughout & well located is this bright, top floor Victorian conversion. The property has two double bedrooms, a smart kitchen breakfast room & modern bathroom.

Also boasting a pleasant outlook & access to a large loft space.

EPC = D

Clapham Office 020 7627 8084 clapham@bushells.com

Clapham Office 020 7627 8084 clapham@bushells.com

Pinewood Court, SW4

Balham High Road, SW12

£499,950

£550,000

A superb two double bedroom apartment offering great space, style and location. Two double bedrooms, large reception room with private balcony, modern kitchen, bathroom, off street covered parking and communal gardens. EPC = D

Larger than average & conveniently located a short walk to both Balham & Clapham South stations. Two large reception rooms, one which leads through to the kitchen, two double bedrooms, modern bathroom and a private roof terrace. EPC = D

Clapham Office 020 7627 8084 clapham@bushells.com

Clapham Office 020 7627 8084 clapham@bushells.com

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

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Bonham Road, SW2

£524,940

Larger than most two bed flats in the area, this huge one bed is well worth a look. Offering 840 square feet, this is a must view property!

Briefly comprising; Large reception room, huge bedroom, kitchen breakfast room, bathroom, cellar and private garden. EPC = E

Clapham Office 020 7627 8084 clapham@bushells.com PART OF THE EDMUND CUDE GROUP

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

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ABSOLUTELY Property

Showcase

A stunning new development on Kersfield Road with a wraparound roof terrace with views of the City from Wembley to the City/Docklands and Crystal Palace.

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he development, Kersfield House, is made up of nine new build flats which were recently added to the existing building, two of which have been refurbished, with a beautiful wraparound terrace added to the original plans. The luxury penthouse apartments offer residents spacious accommodation. Further to the spectacular views, there are two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, a bespoke kitchen, study area

and the access via lift, there is also a parking space. The building comes with a ten year build warranty. The apartment has some beautiful features including wood flooring in the reception, kitchen and dining areas, cream carpeting in the bedrooms and cream tiles in the bathrooms. There are floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, which allows for plenty of natural light and a modern kitchen, with integrated appliances.

Details

Kersfield House, Kerfield Road, SW15

ÂŁ970,000 Leasehold Contact

KFH Land & New Homes 020 8222 7200; kfh.co.uk

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OFFICES THROUGHOUT SOUTH WEST LONDON balham

battersea 020 7801 3400

clapham north 020 7840 3700

clapham south

020 8673 6111

fulham central

fulham south 020 7736 6110

furzedown

tooting

020 7381 7381

020 8769 7900

020 8675 1222 020 8772 7080

Bonneville Gardens, SW4

£685,000

Located on this sought after residential street this well presented two double bedroomed period mansion flat offers spacious living accommodation with a large bright reception room with feature fireplace and built in units. The large kitchen dining room is well equipped and has views over the attractive communal gardens at the rear.

• Extensive living and entertaining space • Two double bedrooms • Share of Freehold • Communal Gardens

aspire clapham south 020 8675 1222 clapham@aspire.co.uk

SOUTH WEST LONDON’S LEADING ESTATE AGENT

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OFFICES THROUGHOUT SOUTH WEST LONDON clapham south

balham

battersea

clapham north

020 8673 6111

020 7801 3400

020 7840 3700

020 8675 1222

fulham central

fulham south 020 7736 6110

furzedown

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020 7381 7381

020 8769 7900

020 8772 7080

Gilmore House, Clapham Common Northside

£845,000

A stunning grade II listed Georgian property situated within a popular mid eighteen century Rococo villa. The apartment boasts an abundance of original features coupled with stylish contemporary design, featuring a blue plaque commemorating the residence of Sir John Walter’s.

• Modern open plan kitchen/ reception room • Two double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Secure off street parking • Ideally located for Nortcote Road & Clapham Junction Station

aspire battersea 020 7801 3400 battersea@aspire.co.uk

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Culverden Road, SW12

£699,950

A fabulous bay fronted garden maisonette backing directly on to Tooting Bec Common and situated in a leafy tree lined road close to the High Road and Tube.

• Split level • Two bathrooms • Backs directly ontoTooting Bec Common • Large private rear garden • Tree lined road • Close to High Road and tube

aspire balham 020 8673 6111 balham@aspire.co.uk

SOUTH WEST LONDON’S LEADING ESTATE AGENT

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OFFICES THROUGHOUT SOUTH WEST LONDON balham 020 8673 6111

battersea 020 7801 3400

clapham north 020 7840 3700

clapham south 020 8675 1222

fulham central

fulham south 020 7736 6110

furzedown

tooting

020 7381 7381

020 8769 7900

020 8772 7080

Park Place, Clapham Park Road SW4

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e are very pleased to announce the release of the second phase of the fabulous Park Place development at 164 Clapham Park Road, SW4. These recently completed apartments are available on the first floor of this wonderful building, clad with rare DouglasFir wood, and which has established itself as a landmark building in the heart of South West London.

THE APARTMENTS The four two-bedroom, one large onebedroom and four duplex apartments offer great views, luxurious fixtures and dedicated parking - all included as standard

Prices from

£475,000 to £665,000

with a meticulous attention to detail.

Developed by Manor and marketed by aspire, the one and two-bedroom apartments range in price from £475,000 to £665,000. All reflect the same exacting standard of the first phase in continuing to transform this 1970s office building into wonderful living spaces which look out across the rooftops of Clapham.

THE BUILDING Taken out of municipal use and given a new lease of life with dramatic creative spaces at street level, the building has reinvigorated this corner of Clapham and given a radical altered aspect to the area’s Eastern approach.

THE LOCATION Pick a scene! Park Place is but a short stroll from all of Clapham’s distinctive neighbourhoods; lazy brasseries and babywear at Abbeville Road; music, theatre and performance at Clapham North; local pubs and independent boutiques in Clapham Old Town; a proper, bustling town centre at Clapham High Street, teeming with places to eat, drink and be merry (or simply do the shopping), while the Clapham Picture House is one of London’s best independent cinemas, with a fine blend of arthouse and mainstream movies.

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ABSOLUTELY Property

Lowdown for Landlords Fraser Allen Lettings Manager at Featherstone Leigh, Battersea

� 020 7228 2378; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

How has the rental market demographic changed in recent years in Battersea?

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ver the past 15 years I have seen a significant change in the rental market demographic in Battersea. The area has become a lot more popular amongst young professionals, following the regeneration of the high street, which now has an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants, and the excellent transport links into Waterloo and the City from Clapham Junction station. This has led to the area being regarded as the first choice to rent for a lot of young professionals. In order to keep up with demand, many developers have chosen to build apartment blocks in and around Battersea, and a lot of the Victorian houses have been converted into flats. We recently had a 3 bedroom apartment on the market in a converted Georgian house, close to Clapham High Street station, at £2,250pcm, and was quickly snapped up by a group of young professionals.

Stamford Square, SW15

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wonderful opportunity to rent in the brand new Stamford Square development. The property is located in the heart of East Putney and is only a few moments to the Tube station, Putney High Street and all the local shops including

£1,925 Per Month

Waitrose. Finished to a very high standard, it boasts underfloor and central heating, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one ensuite), an open plan lounge/ kitchen with state of the art appliances including a dishwasher and a good sized balcony for entertaining.

Contact

Chamberland Residential 020 8704 1313; chamberlandres.co.uk

RECENTLY LET APARTMENT CLOSE TO CLAPHAM HIGH STREET STATION

Nepaul Road, SW11

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aving undergone extensive work throughout, this family home offers excellent space for family living. There is a double reception room with hard wood flooring and a kitchen breakfast room with fully integrated appliances which

£700 Per Week

leads onto a private patio garden with its very own patio heater. Accommodation goes onto include three bedrooms and additional study room, two bathrooms and a separate W.C. Additional storage is also available throughout.

Contact

Chestertons, Battersea 020 7298 5630; chestertons.com

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New to the market Alex Oppenheim

FREEHOLD

Manager of John D Wood & Co., Battersea

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Henderson Road, SW18

Vendor Advice How long does it take to complete the sales process?

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y personal best is a 22 minute Exchange of Contracts from receipt of papers for a dilapidated house between the commons and my personal worst is 18 months for a repossessed new build close to the Battersea Heliport (it took longer to sell the flat than it did to construct the entire new development on which the Heliport sits). Both are extreme examples, however, there is no doubt that property transactions are taking longer, especially for people who require a mortgage. It is a litigious world we now live in and given the vast sums of money involved in buying property solicitors rarely advise their clients to ‘take a view’ any longer.

Conveyancing is a process that requires input from third parties, such as mortgage valuation surveyors and managing agents, at it can sometimes move at a glacial pace.

That said, sellers can ‘grease the wheels’ by completing various legal forms and provide the necessary consents for any works that have been carried out, lodging them with their lawyer before finding a buyer. We are also now seeing many more vendors asking their own lawyers to apply for the Local Authority Searches before finding a buyer to reduce delays. A good yardstick for any seller from terms being agreed to an Exchange of Contracts is around five weeks.

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t almost 3,800 sq ft, this magnificent originally semidetached ‘Toast Rack’ house offers an exceptional level of accommodation over 4 storeys and a superb south facing garden. Having already been extended into the basement,

Price on Application

loft and over the side return, the house benefits from some extremely versatile living space suitable for families of all sizes.

Henderson Road is a quiet one-way road forming part of an exclusive and sought after enclave of roads known as the ‘Toastrack’ which is inset into Wandsworth Common.

Contact

Sullivan Thomas with Carter Jonas, Wandsworth O20 8767 7711; sullivanthomas.co.uk

FREEHOLD

Montholme Road, SW11

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lessed with an exceptionally sunny and very rare (52’) SWfacing garden, this substantial 2260 sq ft Victorian house has an outstanding layout for a family.

It has been totally and sympathetically renovated in recent years blending stylish

£1,895,000

contemporary design with a keenness to retain the property’s original period character and features, and is completed with high-quality finishes and fixtures throughout. Situated close to Northcote and Bellevue Roads, excellent schools and transport facilities to The City/West End.

Contact

John Thorogood 020 7228 7474; john-thorogood.co.uk

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Abbeville Village

Original features

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Hambalt Road, SW4 A fabulous five bedroom home which comprises; a wonderful entrance hall with exposed floor boards, a double reception, a kitchen/breakfast room. The first floor has a double bedroom with a modern ensuite, there is also a further double bedroom and W.C, and a large master bedroom. The top floor of the property has a beautiful family bathroom and two further double bedrooms. ÂŁ1,680,000 Freehold

Clapham 020 8875 7995

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Putney Open 2014

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Handsome detached home

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Streatham Common South, SW16 This magnificently wide and handsome, detached house, built circa 1910 features many characteristics of the Edwardian period, is of approximately 4000 Sq Ft and offers a substantial natural footprint. Beautifully maintained and sympathetically improved to create a first-class family home with further potential for a basement conversion (STPP), it’s located on one of the areas premier roads, over-looking Streatham Common. £1,500,000 Freehold

Streatham 020 8677 9900

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Beautifully extended

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Chestnut Grove, SW12 An exceptionally charming four bedroom Victorian family house with a stunning extended kitchen diner and South Facing garden. This house is beautifully presented throughout and retains and abundance of period features.

Situated on Chestnut Grove close to Nightingale Square in Balham’s popular Nightingale Triangle and close to The Holy Ghost Primary School and the green open spaces of Wandsworth Common. £1,395,000 Freehold

Balham 020 8675 6565

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Putney Open 2014

Clapham 020 8875 7995

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

Fantastic location

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Luxurious master suite

Dagnan Road, SW12 This exquisitely presented family home has been fully renovated throughout and retains an abundance of period features. The ground floor comprises a double reception room to the front, and to the rear, a guest cloakroom and a kitchen breakfast room which leads out to the private South Facing garden. The first floor offers three double bedrooms and a bathroom and to the top is a luxurious master suite. ÂŁ1,250,000 Freehold

Balham 020 8675 6565

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£675 per week Afghan Road, SW11 • Private garden • Three bedrooms • Double reception • Terraced house

£404 per week Lavender Hill, SW11 • Private balcony • Two bedrooms • Split level • Modern kitchen

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Currell £550,000 Leasehold The Old Courthouse W14 • One double bedroom • Grade II listed conversion • High ceilings • South west aspect

£600,000 S.O.F Clitheroe Rd, SW9 • Two double bedrooms • Potential loft conversion • Original period features • Close to Northern/Victoria lines *tenancy fees will apply. For more details on our fees please visit our website www.currell.com/knowledge-base/our-letting-fees

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Our dedicated staff are breaking records all the time

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 020 8780 1100

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Egliston Lawns, SW15

£4,500 PCM Fawe Park Road, SW15

• Fabulous Family House • Three Reception Rooms • Eat-In Kitchen • Utility Room • Master Suite • Two Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Guest W.C. • Garage • Large South Facing Garden • Off-Street Parking • Gardener Included • EPC Rating D

Bendemeer Road, SW15

• Victorian Terrace House • Five Bedrooms • Double Reception Room With Wooden Floors • Modern Kitchen • Two Bathroom • Well Located For East Putney Tube And Wandsworth Town Mainline Stations • Residential Road • EPC Rating C

£1,750 PCM West Hill, SW15

• Completely Refurbished • Top Floor Split Level Flat • Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Two Double Bedrooms • En-Suite Shower Room • Further Luxury Shower Room • Great Location • Moments From River Thames • EPC Rating D

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£1,650 PCM

• Two Bedroom Gate Lodge • Reception Room • Modern Kitchen • Two Double Bedrooms • Luxury Bathroom • Garden • Off-Street Parking • On-Site Gym & Library • Great Location • EPC Rating E

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An imposing (3772 Sq Ft) and superbly presented six bedroom semi-detached Edwardian house with a splendid and very private 68 Ft lawned rear garden and generous off street parking.

Oxford Road, SW15 £2,250,000

• Over 4,000 Sq Ft • Freehold Semi-Detached Edwardian House • 3772 Sq Ft • Off Street Parking • 68 Ft x 30 Ft Rear Garden • 34 Ft Double Reception Room • Spectacular 29 Ft Kitchen / Breakfast Room • 33 Ft Family / Media Room • Study • Generous Master Bedroom Suite • EPC Rating E

An imposing and substantial Victorian semi-detached six bedroom family home located in this prime Central Putney location. This handsome property offers 2,670 Sq Ft of accommodation.

Dryburgh Road, SW15 £3,300,000

• Entrance Hallway • Double Reception Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Cloakroom • Master Bedroom With En-Suite Bathroom • Five Further Double Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Cellar • Front Garden • Rear West Facing Garden • EPC Rating D

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Lytton Grove, SW15

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£1,575,000 Salvin Road, SW15

• Semi-Detached • Exceptional 92 Ft Lawned Private Rear Garden • Front Garden • Off Street Parking • Three Receptions Rooms • Kitchen • Downstairs W.C. • Master Bedroom With Dressing Room And En-Suite Bathroom • Three Further Bedrooms • W.C. • Bathroom • Garage • EPC Rating E

Start and Garter, SW15

• Terraced Victorian Freehold House • 1935 Sq Ft • Prime Lower West Putney Location • 26 Ft Double Reception Room • Exceptionally Bright Extended Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Five Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Cellar • EPC Rating C • Downstairs W.C. • Private Rear Garden • Popular Residential Road

£1,250,000 Ashlone Road, SW15

• Riverside Location • Historic Building • Third Floor Apartment With Panoramic River Views • Double Glazed Throughout • Mowlem Kitchen With Integrated Gaggenau Appliances • Open Plan Reception/ Dining Room • Ornamental Wrap Around Balcony • Solid Oak Flooring • EPC Rating C

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• River Road • Terraced Victorian Freehold House • Double Reception Room • 31 Ft Private Rear Garden • Exceptionally Bright Extended Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Fully Developed Loft Master Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room • Two Further Double Bedrooms • EPC Rating D • Family Bathroom

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Copse Hill, SW20 £2,650,000

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wonderfully spacious and well-presented detached family home in a popular West Wimbledon location close to the Common and Kings College School.

The property sympathetically blends period with contemporary features and includes four receptions, six bedrooms, a generous driveway, garage and delightful rear garden that extends to 105 ft.

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Double aspect with a fireplace, opens onto the music room and steps down to a second reception with doors to the garden.

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There are a whole host of excellent schools, however one to mention after receiving an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report in 2013, is Holy Trinity C of E Primary School.

No better way to spend a rainy summers day than a visit to the Dog and Fox, having recently been renovated while retaining the same excellent food menu and diverse wine list.

Wimbledon Park caters for all ages providing sailing, an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and a fantastic children’s recreational play area to be enjoyed.

Wimbledon Village Fair, the largest free outdoor event in south west London; Horse show, arts and crafts, live bands, children’s activities and world food make a fantastic family day out.

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Trinity Road, SW18

£899,950

Upper Richmond Road, SW15

£285,000

A large terraced house, based over three floors and boasting over 1300 square feet. Features include three spacious double bedrooms each with built in wardrobes, two bathrooms (one ensuite), a separate WC, a large modern eat in kitchen, a double reception room and a detached garage. Available Chain Free.

This second floor property offers a spacious lounge with a large sunny south facing bay window allowing plenty of natural light throughout, an open plan kitchen and a shower room with power shower. Offered as leasehold and chain free, this property is ideal as a first time buy or a buy to let investment.

Bangalore Street, SW15

Gwendolen Avenue, SW15

£3,900pcm

This stunning four double bedroom terraced house is located in West Putney and within the catchment area of many sought after schools, this property is also moments to both the Tube and Train stations as well as the High Street, the River and all the trendy restaurants of Lower Richmond Road and Embankment.

£1,450pcm

A character filled one double bedroom conversion flat located in sought after West Putney and only a short walk to Putney High Street and both Train and Tube stations. The property features a large bright lounge, a separate fitted kitchen, a large bedroom with built in storage and a bathroom with shower.

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Wimbledon Park, SW19

£11,000 pcm Unfurnished (charges apply)*

Fabulous detached family house beautifully refurbished in a contemporary style, situated in a quiet residential road adjacent to Wimbledon Park and the All England Lawn Tennis Club and giving easy access to Southfields District Line station. EPC: C

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Wimbledon, SW20 A superb and extremely well presented detached period family home in a popular West Wimbledon location. Arranged over three floors the spacious accommodation includes excellent reception/family space, five bedrooms, a driveway and stunning south-easterly garden of 80 ft. with a studio/ summerhouse. EPC: TBC

£2,500,000 Freehold • • • • • •

Detached Home Five Bedrooms Excellent Reception Space Driveway 80ft. south-easterly garden Beautifully Refurbished

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The Bonner Building, SW17 | ÂŁ550,000 Long leasehold With scenic views across Trinity Fields and situated on the corner of Bellevue Road and Trinity Road, this immaculately presented second floor one double bedroom flat, with 18ft reception room, also has secure off street parking to the rear for one car.

Entrance hall | Open-plan reception/dining room | Kitchen | Double bedroom | Bathroom | Secure off street parking for one car | EPC rating: D | 535 sq ft (50 sq m)

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The Orangery, SW17 | £1,650,000 Freehold Entrance lobby | 28ft reception room | Conservatory | Kitchen | Master bedroom suite | Two further double bedrooms, one with private terrace | Bathroom | Landscaped garden | Secure off street parking | EPC rating: D | 1705 sq ft (158 sq m)

Situated off Wandle Road and surrounded by delightful neighbouring gardens, this beautifully presented home offers excellent lateral living & entertaining space, including a very elegant 28ft reception room, three bedrooms (one of which is en suite) and a charming landscaped garden.

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£2,800,000, * Freehold

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34 Bellevue Road London SW17 7EF

89 Nightingale Lane London SW12 8NX

020 8767 2222

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Lyford Road, SW18 | ÂŁ3,500,000 Freehold Positioned moments from Wandsworth Common and exquisitely presented throughout, this handsome four storey semi-detached family house has two floors of impressive entertaining and living space, six bedrooms and a charming 70ft south west facing garden.

Entrance hall | Double reception room | Kitchen | Dining/family room | Playroom | Six bedrooms (one en suite) | Two additional bathrooms | Shower room | Utility room | Two store rooms | Guest W.C. | 70ft south west facing garden | EPC rating: C | 3637sq ft (338 sq m)

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Balham Park Road, SW12 | ÂŁ2,000,000 Freehold Elegantly presented throughout and arranged over four floors, this delightful Victorian family home offers excellent living and entertaining space, six double bedrooms, a 54ft rear garden and is ideally positioned close to Wandsworth Common and Bellevue Road.

Entrance hall | 27ft double reception room | 28ft kitchen/dining room | Family room with separate utility room (on the lower ground floor) | Six bedrooms (one en suite) | Family bathroom | Ground floor W.C. | Well maintained 54ft south facing garden | EPC rating: E | 2800sq ft (260 sq m)

34 Bellevue Road London SW17 7EF

89 Nightingale Lane London SW12 8NX

020 8767 2222

020 8045 8989

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Jedburgh Street, SW11 | ÂŁ700,000 Freehold With two double bedrooms and arranged over the first and second floors of an attractive Victorian house, this delightful conversion flat is conveniently situated within reach of Clapham Common, Battersea Rise and Northcote Road.

Reception room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Master bedroom | Further double bedroom | Bathroom | Freehold | EPC rating: D | 830 sq ft (77 sq m)

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Dalebury Road, SW17 | £2,250,000 Freehold Entrance hall | Two principal reception rooms | Kitchen/dining/family room | Seven double bedrooms (one en suite) | Bathroom & shower room | Guest W.C. | Large cellar including utility room and wine cellar | Rear garden | EPC rating: C | 3514 sq ft (327 sq m)

Arranged over three spacious floors and very well presented throughout, this attractive double fronted Victorian family house has seven bedrooms, three reception rooms, a large cellar with utility room & separate wine cellar as well as a well maintained rear garden.

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Burntwood Close, SW18 - EPC: D

Ellerton Road, SW18 - EPC: D

£1,499,950, * Freehold

£1,325,000, * Freehold

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34 Bellevue Road London SW17 7EF

89 Nightingale Lane London SW12 8NX

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Nightingale Triangle, SW12 • Front Reception Room • 23 X 17 Open-Plan Kitchen/Family Room • 4 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath/Shower Rooms (2 En Suite)

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Off Northcote Road, SW11 £1,150 | PER WEEK • Semi-detached • Wide Double Reception Room • Open-Plan Kitchen/Family Room • Wide Landscaped Garden

Montholme Road

Between the Commons, SW11 £950 | PER WEEK

• 4 Double Bedrooms • Bedroom 5 / Study • 4 Bath/Shower Rooms (3 E/S) • Cellar

• Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Family Room • Walled Garden • Guest WC

• Cellar 4/5 Bedrooms • Study/Bedroom 5 • 3 Bath/ Shower Rooms • 2074 SQ.FT/192.6 SQ.M + Storage

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FOR SALE

Winsham Grove Between the Commons, SW11 £1,795,000 | FREEHOLD This is an outstanding Victorian family house with a fantastic south-facing garden in a prestigious and beautifully quiet street. Refurbished and extended with flair and contemporary style it offers in excess of 2000 square feet of accommodation including a first-class master suite and an exceptional kitchen/family room. Its position is perfect for easy access to fashionable Northcote Road, excellent school and the Northern Line station at Clapham South.

• Entrance Hall • Double Reception Room • 23’ Kitchen/Family Room • Cellar • Cloakroom/WC • 33’ South-facing Garden • Master Bedroom

• Large En Suite Bath/Shower Room • 3 Further Bedrooms, • Family Bath/Shower Room • L.B. Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 2077 SQ.FT / 193 SQ.M

FOR SALE

Bramfield Road Between the Commons, SW11 £1,600,000 | FREEHOLD This pristine 4/5 bedroom Victorian house has been stylishly refurbished, and extended into the side return and loft, to create a wonderful family home with a very private and sunny south-facing garden. Beautifully finished throughout, it boasts a prime position off Northcote Road, just yards from Wandsworth Common and close to the Bolingbroke Academy. EPC - D

• Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Family Room • Sunny South-facing Garden • Master Bedroom Suite • Further Bedrooms • Study • Bathroom/WC

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• Shower Room/WC • Downstairs WC • Cellar • South-facing Garden • London Borough of Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 1851 SQ.FT / 173 SQ.M

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A beautiful Victorian terraced house that has been carefully renovated and extended to create a stunning family home. The property offers an extended eat-in kitchen with folding doors leading out to the pretty south-west facing garden.

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Kensington Gate

Master bedroom with en-suite, 4 further bedrooms, 3 further bathrooms (1 ensuite), Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Garden, EPC: D.

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West Hill SW18 ÂŁ1,250,000 Leasehold East Putney Sales 020 8788 3000 | putneysales@dng.co.uk South

Balham

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Battersea

Battersea Park

An incredibly rare and expansive New York style property in the heart of Putney. The property has been extensively refurbished with exposed brick and feature fireplaces filling the light and airy open-plan space.

Clapham

East Putney

Southfields & Earlsfield

Master bedroom with en-suite, Second bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Cloakroom, Courtyard, Off-street parking, EPC: E.

West Putney

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Engadine Street SW18 £1,200,000 Freehold Southfields Sales 020 8874 8822 | sthfldssales@dng.co.uk

Chatto Road SW11 £995,000 Freehold Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 | battsales@dng.co.uk North

Chelsea

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Fulham

Located on a prestigious street in the Southfield's Grid this property has been recently refurbished to an extremely high standard. The reception room has retained the original period fireplace and offers built in storage.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/family room, Garden, EPC: D.

A beautifully presented detached house with off-street parking, located close to outstanding local primary schools. Set 'Between the Commons' the property is a short walk from the shops, bars and restaurants of Northcote Road.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Off-street parking, Garden, EPC: D.

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

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douglasandgordon.com

Tyneham Road SW11 ÂŁ899,950 Freehold Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 | battpksales@dng.co.uk

St. James's Drive SW17 ÂŁ745,000 Leasehold Balham Sales 020 8673 0191 | balhamsales@dng.co.uk South

Balham

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Battersea

Battersea Park

Having recently been refurbished the current owners have created a divine kitchen and entertaining space by opening up the ground floor. An incoming purchaser still has the chance to extend into the loft.

2 double bedrooms, Family bathroom, Open-plan kitchen/dining room/reception room, Garden, Planning permission granted for loft conversion, EPC: C.

This immaculate first floor flat, covering 946 sq.ft, is just a short walk from Wandsworth Common and transport links to Central London. Renovated in 2011 the property is neutrally decorated with period charm throughout.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen/breakfast room, First floor balcony, EPC: C.

Clapham

East Putney

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

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Rudloe Road SW12 £895 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Clapham Lettings 020 8675 0888 | clapsthlets@dng.co.uk

Buckmaster Road SW11 £875 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Battersea Lettings 020 7924 2002 | battlets@dng.co.uk North

Chelsea

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Fulham

Situated on this quiet, tree-lined, street moments from Abbeville Village and Clapham South is this stunning family home. The property, which is very spacious and light, has been neutrally decorated throughout.

5 double bedrooms, Family bathroom, Shower room, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, Utility room, Lawn garden, EPC: D.

A wonderful home situated moments from Northcote Road. The extended kitchen/ breakfast room opens on to a pretty patio garden. The property has fantastic storage and the well thought-out layout gives a fantastic sense of light throughout.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, EPC: D.

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

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douglasandgordon.com

Clonmore Street SW18 ÂŁ807 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Southfields Lettings 020 8874 8844 | sthfldslets@dng.co.uk

Albert Bridge Road SW11 ÂŁ695 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 | battpklets@dng.co.uk South

Balham

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Battersea

Battersea Park

This recently renovated house is situated on one of the most popular road in the Southfields Grid. The kitchen has been extended, to the side and rear, creating a lovely family space which opens up on to the secure garden.

5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Utility room, Garden, EPC: C.

An extremely well-presented second floor flat in this hugely desirable mansion block.

To the front of the flat there is a wellproportioned double reception room with access to the park facing balcony.

3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Reception room, Open-plan kitchen, Balcony, EPC: D.

Clapham

East Putney

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

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jacksonsestateagents.com

Jacksons win triple gold

Gold

Best Estate Agent (London South) Balham

Gold

Best Letting Agent (London South) Balham

Gold Silver

Best Medium Chain Best Estate Agent (London South) Earlsfield

Bronze Grand Prix Award Best Estate and Letting Agent UK

For more information about how you can benefit from our award wining service talk to your local Jacksons office or visit us at jacksonsestateagents.com

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