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Model Citizen Lily Cole: brains, beauty and the body shop

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empire state of mind New York’s Trump Towers

design file Eastender Lee Broom’s new Olympic project

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EDITOR’S LETTER ABSOLUTELY LOVES Absolutely’s top ten this month

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WHAT’S ON August’s diary 16 LEAD PROFILE Lily Cole on being The Body Shop’s first ambassador

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20 FASHION NEWS The best local clobber 21 BAGS OF FUN Mimi Berry - our new favourite bag designer

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33 FITNESS Fitness trends and health products to get you in shape

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41 FOOD NOTES Morsels of nourishing news 46 NEW YORK, NEW YORK Summer in the City

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49 INTERIOR PRODUCTS Island in the sun 52 DESIGN FILE Local designer, Lee Broom

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MODEL CITIZEN LILY COLE: BRAINS, BEAUTY AND THE BODY SHOP

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EMPIRE STATE OF MIND

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NEW YORK’S TRUMP TOWERS

DESIGN FILE EAST-ENDER LEE BROOM’S NEW OLYMPIC PROJECT

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Game On What a year it’s been for us Brits.

All the pageantry, all the tradition, all the ‘sporting competition’. The Olympics provide a fine example, with London 2012 somehow coming to serve as shorthand for the notion of embracing the best of British. We do it all the time really, but lately there’s a discernibly heightened sense of national pride at large in our streets, as amid the flurry to prepare for the Games we call upon our collective skills to celebrate up and down the country.

The spotlight is not only on Olympic contenders but creators too: artists, gallery owners, fashion and interior designers... and not forgetting local business owners. East Ender (and long-time Zest favourite) Lee Broom is one such talent. Broom has been busy kitting out the Gold Room at Lancaster House, where the British Embassy is hosting international business luminaries during the Games - read more about it on page 52.

We couldn’t resist a sporting fashion tribute either. As the summer appears to have done a runner (in true Olympic style), perhaps it’s time for us to do the same - albeit in more stylish getup (p.22). At the very least, you might fancy a leisurely walk - for a spot of exercise that’s simultaneously a lesson in local history and cockney rhyming slang, see our piece about local guv’nor Jonnie Fielding on page 15.

Meanwhile, we’re stoked to have interviewed the one and only Lily Cole (p.16), the face of the new Body Shop beauty range and a staunch supporter of sustainability and the Fair Trade movement.

Cole only works for brands that chime with her own ethos - she may be a supermodel, but it’s doubly exciting to discover she’s a super person, too, with brains to boot.

If you’re still clamouring for festivities of Olympic proportions, head on over to our On the Agenda section on page 10 for handy tips to help you make the most of the remaining month of ‘summer’.

All that remains is to wish GB good luck at the Games. Go get ‘em, team...

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Absolutely LOVE Evil Robot Designs Letts Olympic Notebooks The Olympics are in full swing and though the surge of team GB memorabilia is slightly overwhelming, we are loving the subtle patriotism of the range of diaries and notebooks from British stationary giants Letts. From £4.99, letts.co.uk

Yes they’re a little bit boyish, and - let’s face it - rather geeky, but who can resist these edgy lamps by Evil Robot Designs, who use real toys in their cool yet fully functional lamps and furniture. Indulge your inner child... or treat the boyfriend to something he’d really love. Invasion! lamp made to order, evilrobotdesigns.com

The BoomCase Picnic Blaster What makes a great picnic? Sunshine, friends, sandwiches, Pimm’s... and the ability to blast some summer tunes at full volume. This ultra cool wicker and leather BoomCase has 8” two-way woofer speakers, 200 watt amp and 10+ hour rechargeable battery life. Picnics will never be the same again. £439, culturelabel.com

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Personalised ABC Print Pattern by Orla Kiely Book

Pattern was originally published in 2010, but is this month re-released in an adorable mini gift edition. The book is filled with Kiely’s instantly recognisable retro prints and explores the successful designer’s creative process; giving readers a personal insight into the way she works and the root of her obsession with all things patterned. £15, Octopus publishing, octopusbooks.co.uk

We love these sweet personalised creations from The Pickle Pie. A totally unique gift idea, each print is mounted and framed and a birthdate, weight or message can be added for that extra touch. Ingeniously, the print can also be created on an iPhone cover. From £12.99 including frame, picklepiecreations.co.uk

Pimm’s World Exclusive Bottle If you haven’t quite had your fill of British pride and a washed-out Wimbledon, then get your hands on Selfridge’s exclusive giant Pimm’s bottle. There’s only 150 of the commemorative 3 litre bottles available, so be quick! £125, selfridges.com

OnePiece Back in 2009, three Norwegian friends pondered the ultimate lazy-day ensemble.

Their solution: sew together a sweatshirt and sweatpants, lose the elasticated waist and add a big zip. And so, OnePiece was born. Already a major hit with celebs, the über comfy onesies come in a variety of colours and patterns. This month we’re supporting team GB in style (and comfort) in this classic print.

United Kingdom Number, £139, onepiece.co.uk, Boxpark Shoreditch, E1 6GY

Cambridge Satchel You can always rely on The Cambridge Satchel Company to add a ray of sunshine to your wardrobe.

We are loving this simply gorgeous satchel in bold canary yellow. Classic Leather Satchel, £95, available at harveynichols.com

Florita London Florita London is a new florist in Exmouth Market run by Phil Williams and his faithful furry companion Jacques. The duo supply beautiful floral bouquets to the masses - the majority of which are sourced directly from Holland. Keep your eyes peeled for Jaques’ floral pick of the week - he certainly has a nose for a good bunch! floritalondon.com

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Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style 6 JULY - 5 SEPTEMBER

To mark the 50th anniversary of James Bond, the Barbican are hosting a major exhibition of set designs, props, gadgets, weapons and the designs that shaped the classic spy movies. Designing 007 will be a multi-sensory experience, immersing audiences in the creation and development of Bond style over its auspicious 50 year history. barbican.org.uk

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM AT REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE

THE POP SPOT FESTIVAL

THROUGHOUT AUGUST, LONDON-WIDE The pop-up movement has been transforming London – and now the Pop Spot Festival will give everyone a chance to experience its creativity, spontaneity and variety. From rooftop restaurants and garage galleries to teahouse theatres and shipping container shops, the festival will open the door to an exciting and diverse pop-up scene. There will also be an interactive Pop Spot app launched this month, to keep you in the loop and direct you to all the activity. thepopspot.com

UNTIL 8 SEPTEMBER “one of the cultural highlights of a London summer” (Guardian). This summer, forbidden love at the heart of a gypsy community brings danger to a new and ‘highly original’ contemporary production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Playing alongside Shakespeare’s play of youthful rebellion and sexual awakening is the Tony Award-winning Ragtime the Musical - a powerful story of hope set at the turn of the 20th century; of a Harlem pianist, a white middle-class family and a Latvian immigrant, whose dreams of a better world shape their destiny.

For more information, pre-theatre dining options, and to book, visit openairtheatre.com.

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TITAN THE ROBOT AT THE N1 CENTRE

FOOD FESTIVAL IN SPITALFIELDS

UNTIL 9 SEPTEMBER Culinary hotspot Spitalfields Market is celebrating its diverse history and cuisine with the International Food Festival, running throughout August. Co-ordinated

by Alternative Arts, the foodie programme features locally produced food and drink alongside international dishes from around the globe with free tastings and demonstrations. alternativearts.co.uk DEVLIN, PHOTO © JOHN WRIGHT

24 AUGUST Titan the Robot will perform at the N1 Shopping Centre this month.

Titan the Robot is an entertainment concept unlike anything on earth. Titan’s unique blend of comedy, street theatre and music creates a show unrivalled in the world today and has lead him to appear on a number of leading TV shows and alongside superstars worldwide.

Time: 11am – 3pm (3x performances, 30 minutes each), for further details and information, please visit the N1 website and Facebook page: n1Islington.com, facebook.com/ N1ShoppingCentreIslington. Further information on Titan the Robot can be found at titantherobot.com

BOOKSTOCK FESTIVAL

UNDERAGE FESTIVAL

31 AUGUST The world’s first strictly 13 - 18s festival is returning to Shoreditch for the 6th year running, and promises to have an even bigger and better line-up. Acts include Hadouken!, Misha B, Pulled Apart by Horses and a closing set from rapper and MC Devlin. underagefestivals.com ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS LTD/MARY EVANS

26 AUGUST Over the bank holiday weekend, the Book Club will be hosting welly-free Bookstock Festival in the heart of Shoreditch. Highlights include the return of the Silent Disco, DJs Emily Rawson and Dub Pistols and a glow-in-the-dark neon 90’s ping pong rave sponsored by the controversial original alcopop Hooch. What’s more, it’s all for free!

Priority wristbands released in the first week of August, spaces are limited, see wearetbc. com/bookstock and follow on Facebook, facebook.com/TheBookClubEC2

SUPERHUMAN EXHIBITION AT WELLCOME COLLECTION 19 JULY - 16 OCTOBER

To coincide with the Olympics, the Wellcome Collection are hosting an exhibition on the body and human enhancements, from make-up and glasses to prosthetic limbs and surgery. This fascinating collection includes early ancient Egyptian prosthetics and contributions from artists and scientists working at the cutting edge of this most exciting, and feared, area of modern science. wellcomecollection.org 11

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CITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL

In a year of British pride and prestige, The City of London Festival kicked off in style with a graceful display from English National Ballet dancers Senri Kou and Kei Akahosi along London Bridge. Since its inauguration in 1962, the festival has celebrated the City with a wealth of world-class music, performances and entertainment. Photography ©Adrian Brooks and Robert Piwko KIM HOWELLS, DAVID KOMA, FRED BUTLER AND PIERS ATKINSON

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VAUXHALL AMPERA SEASON LAUNCH

The cream of London’s social scene turned out for the launch of the Vauxhall Ampera Season, the first programme of cultural activity at the recently unveiled neon-lit King’s Cross Filling Station. The six-month programme will explore emerging ideas within modern culture, encompassing popular science and future technology through a series of projects.

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WALK THIS WAY

Gemma Billington takes a ‘bowl of chalk’ around London’s fascinating East End Photography: Ivan Lieman

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f your’e unaware that ‘bowl of chalk’ is cockney rhyming slang for walk, then perhaps Jonnie Fielding’s innovative and informal guided tours are for you. Friendly, eager (even in less than pleasant weather conditions) and chatty, Jonnie would make the perfect pub quiz teammate, being a veritable fountain of local knowledge. I join the Sunday morning ‘my neck of the woods’ tour which is, as you may have guessed, an exploration of Jonnie’s east end neighbourhood.

We meet outside Moorfields Eye Hospital and the facts and anecdotes swiftly come pouring in; the sordid story of Eric Gill, the man behind the hospital’s relief sculpture, the rural history of the Moorfields area, and the spot of the recently sold Banksy artwork, whose £30,000 proceeds went directly to the hospital.

“It’s a bottomless pit of intrigue” says Jonnie on his love of London history. “Learning about the characters and everything that has made London what it is today keeps me on my toes.

It’s constantly changing.” The Sunday walk covers Islington, Hoxton, Brick Lane, Shoreditch, Spitalfields and the City. Though I’m no stranger to this side of town, there’s an abundance of history that I had not even considered and places I’ve passed countless times without realising their significance. The wonderful thing about London’s history is that it doesn’t need to announce itself; it’s just there and you either know about it or you don’t. The site of Jack the Ripper’s most infamous murder, for example, is now a banal Spitalfields car park. The urban aesthetic of the east end belies the fascinating history within, but its the influx of modern street

art that has attracted a new audience. Space invaders, mushrooms, animals and stick men have literally taken over the area - and once you know their story, you’ll be spotting them even more. The circus-art style typography of artist Ben Flynn (aka Ben Eine) is found over many a shop-front shutter. On the Prime Minister’s first official trip to the states, Eine was commissioned by the more culturally savvy Samantha Cameron to create an artwork as a present for the Obamas.

Bowl of Chalk offers an education in our capital’s long history that goes well beyond the guidebooks. You’ll never believe what’s right under your nose...

Walks take place on the last three weekends of the month. bowlofchalk.net

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MODEL BEHAVIOUR Meet Lily Cole: model, King’s Cross resident, activist and Cambridge graduate Words: Gemma Billington

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aking the faintest ripple, let alone waves, in the notoriously tough and competitive world of modelling is no mean feat.

Yet the beguiling, doll-like Lily Cole has not only taken it by storm - becoming the youngest model ever to grace British Vogue at the age of 16 - but has made it all look rather easy.

Devon-born Cole was spotted - as many a successful supermodel is - through a chance encounter in banal circumstances.

For Cole, it was model scout Benjamin Hart who discovered her outside a Soho burger bar back in 2003 and signed her with Storm

a double first in Art History from Cambridge University. Not a bad C.V. for a 24 year-old.

It is Cole’s outspoken ethics and activist work, however, that she - professionally speaking - is most proud of. A member of The Observer Ethical Awards Committee and co-owner of ethical clothing line The North Circuit, Cole’s ethical endeavours have most recently seen her sign-up as The Body Shop’s first ambassador; championing their Beauty with Heart campaign. “I have long been an advocate of the potential of using business and consumer power to cause positive change,” she says of her alliance with the ethical cosmetic and skincare giants. The cynical notion of marrying two

“I feel like people are questioning superficial values and looking for real values instead” Models. Her career took off meteorically after she worked with acclaimed photographer Steven Meisel for a now iconic Italian Vogue fashion shoot. Cole rapidly went from new face to fashion’s most-wanted, and has since graced the covers of Vogue, Interview and Numéro and walked the catwalk for Anna Sui, Alexander McQueen and Chanel amongst countless others. Whilst her striking features and distinctive red hair still set her miles apart from her contemporaries, Cole has also turned the irksome model-turnedactress cliché on its head, most notably for her critically revered performance in Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus in 2009. Cole is famed for challenging the shallow, dumb model stereotype, achieving

opposing ideals - ethical awareness and consumerism - obviously doesn’t escape Cole, who says ”business can definitely be a force for good. In our global capitalist system, business infrastructure affects the daily life of most people on the planet, not to mention the environment. When those business infrastructures start to change, the world changes with them.” Cole’s personal attitude towards beauty mirrors that of The Body Shop, who eschew the ‘photoshopped perfection’ of the modelling world. “I feel like people are questioning superficial values and looking for real values instead” she says, “The Body Shop has been successful because the brand has integrity. I like the way they push important issues onto the agenda.”

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“Business can definitely be a force for good. In our global capitalist system, business infrastructure affects the daily life of most people on the planet, not to mention the environment.”

Quick-fire questions What will you be watching at the Olympics? I reckon Table Tennis will be fun! I’m also looking forward to the Diving and the 100m Sprint.

Are there any women in business whom you particularly admire? Why? Vivienne Westwood is a hero of mine. I think she is a force of nature - challenging norms and pushing boundaries along the way.

Cole is opinionated, but never obnoxiously so, and she attains a mix of humility and lightheartedness with an intelligent, business-minded approach.

She is blasé, however, when it comes to her numerous professional accolades, and hopes that she is seen as “a daughter, friend and lover first”. Her answers are peppered with profound philosophical quotations and she clearly has not only a passion for ethical awareness, but also a thorough understanding of the subject. But what is it about activism, a life choice that invariably arouses vitriolic, negative connotations, and requires a rather hefty work commitment, that inspires Cole? “I used to have the famous Edmund Burke quote on my wall, ‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing’ she says. “I’m not saying I’m

a good man, but I think as soon as you are aware of injustices you have a responsibility to try and address them, so I guess some of it is inspired by a sort of guilt complex!”

Juggling modelling, acting and ambassador duties, Cole is certainly doing a good job of appeasing any such guilt complexes. So what’s next in the pipeline?

“I have loads of ideas and energy” she says, letting slip that her own Body Shop campaign is coming soon. “I have three films coming out this year and am working on a very exciting, fairly radical project in the social media space.” Whatever she takes on, Lily Cole is sure to do so with grace, intelligence and a sense of humour. Beauty, brains... and so much more.

What’s the most important book or film you have read/seen? I have recently watched Unmistaken Child, and recommend that everyone else watch it too. It is mind-expanding!

What’s the best piece of advice that you have ever been given? My favourite quote is by Goethe: “Whatever you dream you can do begin it. Boldness has genius power and magic in it. Begin it now” Who do you think was the greatest activist in recent time? Aung San Suu Kyi is one of the greatest figures in recent times to fight for democracy and freedom in Burma. I truly respect her.

What would you like to be remembered for? If it’s something that I have done, hopefully I haven’t done it yet! Otherwise, simply being myself.

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We catch up with Mimi Berry, founder of the eponymous leather handbag and accessory brand, to discuss east London’s ever changing fashion scene and Lanvin heels...

I studied Fashion at Central St Martins and as a teenager I wanted to do millinery, then switched to fashion. Handbags happened by accident.

Your showroom and studio are still situated in Bethnal Green. What do you think of the fashion scene in east London and how has it changed in the 11 years Mimi Berry has been running?

It has developed and become more commercial. Brick Lane is the new Camden in a sense. Things are moving north and further east, which is exciting, however.

What inspires your designs?

Necessity and function. I also ask and listen to my customers. That’s crucial.

Tell us the story of your business, which was set-up in 2001. How did you start the line?

From a very early age I was interested in fashion and I was really obsessed with making things as a child. I graduated in 1999 and started making and selling accessories 2 years later.

Have you always been interested in fashion and, in particular, accessories?

How would describe your own personal style?

It’s certainly grown up since St. Martins, and I’ve become more traditional in many ways.

What’s your most expensive thing in your wardrobe?

Easy. A pair of Lanvin heels. I saw, I bought. I never regretted.

What are some of Mimi Berry’s all time best-selling pieces?

The Peggy and Elsie satchels. Also the Eric bag.

Can you tell us about the Mimi at Tate range. How were you approached for this?

Mimi for Tate has been going for about 5 years. I was originally approached as they were looking for a new British leather accessories designer, and the team at Tate had seen my ranges in a few stores in London. It has been a great collaboration.

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FASHION NEWS Tights please These limited edition, screen-printed tights by Dalston-based ‘pattern consultancy’ Patternity are more than mere legwear - they’re anatomical adornments. A ‘wearable celebration of the patterns that surround us daily, everywhere we go’, the range includes the Totem, Trademark and Block designs as well as the very special Bauhaus print in red, blue and yellow. Why not don a pair and get yourself down to the Bauhaus: Art as Life exhibition at the Barbican? £42, patternity.co.uk

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All things fashion, filtered

Website of the month New concept label Coco Fortune was recently afforded an exclusive showcase in 20 Topshop stores, and we’ve been waiting for a sneak peek at the next collection ever since.

Enter Rare London. Previously known as Fashion Finder, the website will be stocking the new season of Coco Fortune creations (alongside three other British brands) and specialises in directional and inspirational looks heavily influenced by the world’s catwalks - a mix of high glamour party-pieces and vintage grunge. We’re stocking up on key items now... rarelondon.com

Advanced style London

Who says senior citizens can’t be fashionable? Not Ari Seth Cohen, who recently published this delightful book documenting well turned-out OAPs and their fashion forays. The New York-based blogger was in London recently to promote his first book, and the cover features beautiful Londoner and ex-model Gitte Lee, who demonstrates perfectly that advanced years need not be a barrier to style. £20, amazon.co.uk

Le Geek, c’est chic

Let your inner geek shine through with these cut-away white sandals. Their retro design will go with anything (well, almost), and we think they’ll scrub up nicely with a floral dress and frilly socks (for a grungey look) or a simple smock (for a more arty feel). Check out the school shoe versions, too, for a more girly take. £110, Y.M.C, 23 Hanbury St, E1 6QR

GOING FOR GOLD

Tatty Devine have been busy. Not content with preparing a new main collection for London Fashion Week, the queens of perspex have launched a rather fine Olympic Collection that’s sure to get you in the sporting spirit.

What’s more, they continue to offer a diverse range of fascinating workshops at their East End studio - previous themes include the ‘craftsy’ dinosaur and bunting necklaces. Keep an eye out! tattydevine.com, 236 Brick Lane, Shoreditch, E2 7EB 21

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PHOTOGRAPHY: DOMINIC STORER STYLIST: KIMBERLY THROWER

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SARAH WEARS MARCELLA SLEEVELESS TOP, £59 AND KNIGHT PANTS, £309 BOTH BY NARCISS SKULL LACE SCARF WITH LEATHER FRINGES, £265 BY AHILYA ‘KATIE’ BRACELET, £115 BY MARC BY MARC JACOBS

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SARAH WEARS GREEN AND LEATHER DRESS, £255 BY NICOLE MILLER VERENA SHOES, £560 BY JEROME C. ROUSSEAU WATCH SILK BRACELET, £170 BY CORALIA LEETS POST STONE LARGE FRAME EARRINGS, £390 BY CORALIA LEETS

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FRANCESCA WEARS TUXEDO JACKET, £381 BY NARCISS PALE PINK TOP, £318 AND WHITE SKIRT, £492 BOTH BY RACHEL GILBERT GALAXY BRACELET, £495 BY SIMON HARRISON PINK SUCKER MC SHOES, £362 BY CLEO B

STOCKISTS Ahilya at www.ahilya.com Coralia Leets at www.giftlab.com CLEO B www.cleob.com Marc by Marc Jacobs at www.my-wardrobe.com Narciss at www.wolfandbadger.com Nicole Miller at www.WishWantWear.com Rachel Gilbert at www.rachelgilbert.com Jerome C Rousseau at www.jeromecrousseau.com See by Chloé at www.harrods.com Simon Harrison at www.simonharrison.com Sports equipment courtesy of deancallispersonaltrainer.tumblr.com

CREDITS Photographer: Dominic Storer Stylist: Kimberly Thrower Stylist Assistant: Natasha Blumson Make-Up: Linda Wallsten Hair: Maki Tanaka Models Francesca Frame ES at Premier Sarah Warnaar at Next Shot on location at Ruby House www.castlegibson.com

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

THE CLINIC: Tucked away just behind Harley Street, visitors to the Waterhouse Young clinic would be forgiven for thinking they had stumbled across an exclusive members club, such is the elegant façade.

Scaling the staircase up from the grand entrance does nothing to disabuse one of the notion, until, at the top, you are greeted with smiles and a genuine sense of welcome.

Waterhouse Young’s eminently experienced team specialises in non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Sound intimidating? It shouldn’t.

Between its registered aesthetic nurses, doctors and surgeons there is no team in London with more expert knowledge of facial structure.

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THE WELCOME: The warmth of the reception is the first thing to strike visitors.

As you reach the top floor – which is flooded with natural light – you are ushered into a comfortable waiting room, complete with copies of Vogue et al, and even iPads – and offered nuts with an anti-oxidant drink of your choice; detox, age defying, multi vitamin or energy.

THE PEOPLE: Norman Waterhouse is one of the UK’s leading plastic surgeons. He has held a number of senior posts including President of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Richard Young is a specialist in craniofacial surgery with a particular interest in cosmetic surgery and facial rejuvenation. The most recent addition is Dr. Michele Engel, chosen to complement the team for her unsurpassed understanding of facial structure. She is renowned for her personal approach, which is entirely in keeping with the clinic’s culture. For her the art is in subtlety and enhancement, as opposed to radical change.

THE ETHOS: It is all about holistic care at Waterhouse Young. The onus is on treating individual needs, and rather than affecting a perfect symmetry or an identikit frozen face, the team focuses on augmenting natural beauty and looking at overall skin health. Treatment options available include Botox, Dermal Fillers, Dermaroller, HydraFacial and Obagi; all patients are offered a computerised skin analysis prior to treatment to identify underlying issues

OTHER TOP 3 TREATMENTS such as UV damage, together with the visible ones. Using this alongside a thorough skin examination, the team formulates the correct treatment plan to fit each client’s lifestyle and get the results.

THE TREATMENT: I opt for the HydraFacial, which is aimed at resurfacing the skin without lasers. Using a spiral shaped tip, my aesthetic nurse Chantelle expertly extracts the impurities that have built up in my skin.

Though slightly scratchy, it is far from painful, and contrary to most skin treatments, I actually feel like it is doing something to ameliorate my skin. The beauty of the treatment is it cleverly infuses hydrating antioxident serums. After, Chantelle shines red LED lights on my skin to increase collagen and elastin production.

THE VERDICT: Unequivocally the best facial I’ve ever had. My skin was instantly brighter, cleaner and fresher, and following the stream of compliments I got, I will certainly be back, perhaps even for Botox, a treatment I’d until now discounted.

1. Botox: The clinic specialises in administering Botox, the muscle relaxant which minimises the appearance of lines on the face, can tighten jaw lines giving a lift to the neck and is great for eliminating excessive sweating. The effects can last for three-to-six months. Each person is given a full consultation beforehand to determine exactly the effect they hope to achieve.

2. Dermaroller: Advanced micro-skin needling which catalyses the regeneration of collagen and elastin and as such is perfect for treating acne scarring, sun damage, facial and décolleté lines, stretchmarks and overall skin rejuvenation.

3. Dermal Fillers: A treatment which plumps the skin, immediately reducing the signs of ageing.

The effects typically last 6 – 12 months, and at Waterhouse Young, the team uses a range of Juvederm and Restylane products.

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Beauty Flash TOP TEN

Our top products for fabulous summer tresses

FROM TOP LEFT, CLOCKWISE: 1. Kérastase Elixir Ultime, £33.50, kerastase.co.uk 2. Argan Oil Rescue, £19.50, shop.giellygreen.com 3. Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray, 125ml, £19.50, bumbleandbumble.co.uk 4. Caudalie Oil, £25, feelunique.com 5. Beachcomber LeaveIn Conditioner by Frederic Fekkai, £20 uk.spacenk.com 6. Kérastase Bain Après-Soleil Shampoo, £14.90, kerastase.co.uk 7. Sachajuan Ocean Mist, 150ml, £18, sachajuan.com 8. Oribe 24k Gold Pomade, 50ml, £49, oribe.com 9. Shu Uemura Art of Hair Essential Drops, £29.50, shuuemura.co.uk 10. Kiehl’s Stylist Series Creme with Silk Groom, 250ml, £18, kiehls.co.uk

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New Opening

AESOP ISLINGTON

Aesop’s no nonsense, androgynous approach to design has stood its ground amongst a flock of ‘cutesy’ brands for 25 years and Islington have recently welcomed the company’s sixth London store to Cross Street. The urban interior is the result of a collaboration between Aesop and Parisian studio Ciguë; inspired by the unintentional aesthetic appeal of a well-ordered 1930s laboratory. Fresh plants and a beautiful skylight that floods the back of the store with light add a little natural beauty to the clinical space. aesop.com, 56 Cross Street, N1 2BA

THE BEAUTY EDIT The art of staying beautiful...

In Treatment ROXY BEAUTY

Summer Must-Have MICHAEL VAN CLARKE

Overexposure to sun, sea salt and chlorine damages the hair shaft from the cuticle to the inner core. Michael Van Clarke and his styling team have come to the rescue, developing a range of products to keep your tresses protected and looking fabulous on holiday. vanclarke.com, 1 Beaumont Street, Marylebone, W1G 6DF

I’ve had a few variations of facials in the past, but the opening statement from Jenny, my friendly therapist - ‘we are about to go on a sensorial journey’ - assures me that I’m to discover something a little different. Roxy Beauty is a smart new salon on the bustling Finchely Road, nestled in the middle of Hampstead. A sleek hair salon comprises the main space of the building, which disguises the surprise treatment rooms on the lower level. Neat and calming with a subtle soundtrack of classical music (much better than whale songs or panpipes), I rest flat on a bed and have three different scents wafted under my nose and am asked to identify which one I am most drawn to. The holistic brand Aveda is used at Roxy and their products and treatments focus on restoring balance to the mind and body by engaging all five senses. The botanical products smell divine and Jenny is methodical in her approach to the facial; applying light pressure, various creams, hot flannels and sprays over the course of a very relaxing hour. It’s indulgent, but at the same time feels like I’m putting goodness back into my skin; a goodness that commuting and London life strips away. It’s a shame to travel back to the office afterwards, but at least I now know about this surprise little beauty centre, for future lunchtime r’n’r. GB roxybeauty.co.uk, 473 Finchley Road, NW3 6HS, 0207 431 0555

One for the boys

MURDOCK Established in Shoreditch in 2006, this artisanal barbershop is on the expansion, with a new line of products and a salon in the West End. We love the traditional, Victorian gentlemanesque approach to modern male grooming. We’re in danger of pinching a few of the new products from the boyfriend’s bathroom cabinet, with delights such as a facial scrub with aloe vera and jojoba oil, and a hand and body wash with basil, honey, peppermint and thyme. murdocklondon.com, 340 Old Street, EC1V 9DS 31

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OF THE BEST ALTERNATIVE WAYS TO KEEP FIT

KEEP ON RUNNING

Parkour Generations represents the largest collective of freerunners in the world. An ‘holistic and functional art form’ that seeks to make movement a central part of daily life, classes are held at different outdoor venues across the capital. There are indoor sessions for conditioning training - the North London class takes place in Tower Building on Holloway Road and is free for London Metropolitan students. Mastering the art of running up the walls couldn’t be easier.

Classes start at £8, parkourgenerations.com

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All you need to know about the latest trends and products NEW

RING MASTER

The beginners course at The London School of Capoeira covers the fundamental aspects of the martial art, including an introduction to the Roda (the circle in which the moves take place). Graduates of the course can join mixed ability classes which focus more on acrobatics. Two lessons a week at least are recommended and students can benefit from five week courses as well as monthly and three-monthly training deals. londonschoolofcapoeira.com, Units 1 & 2 Leeds Place, Tollington Park, N4 3RF

TRICKS FOR KICKS

Aerial courses at Circus Space can include learning silks, rope, static trapeze, aerial hoop and flying trapeze. Not only will you pick up a valuable and unique skill while having lots of fun but your strength and fitness will improve dramatically. The school runs a number of conditioning classes and supervised practise slots to help support performance in class; and if you get really good, you can always run away with the circus... circusspace.co.uk, Coronet Street London N1 6HD

YOGA IN THE CITY The financial district welcomes Blue Cow, the largest yoga pilates studio in the area to date, luxuriously decked out in boutique hotel style. Finally a yoga space that can truly reflect the zen it’s supposed to. There are two spa treatment rooms including therapies such as massages and McTimoney chiropractory, a precise, and gentle whole body approach to chiropractic care, so you know you’re at a centre of real excellence.

The introductory offer of two weeks unlimited yoga for £20 is especially enticing. Where do we sign up? £14 pay per class, bluecowyoga.com, Basildon House, 7 Moorgate, EC2R 6AF

TREND

FIGHT CLUB The gloves are on: the trend for getting in the ring is on the rise and it’s not just about the macho challenge - the sport is especially popular among women because it promotes all-round fitness and strength training. The Real Fight Club in the city offers competitive memberships including a boxing starter pack and unlimited personal training; for aspiring champions there’s also ‘Hero for Six Minutes,’ a white-collar charity initiative. Anyone fancy a punch up? therealfightclub.co.uk, 89 Worship Street , EC2A 2DT 33

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Face Off

Helen Baron trials microdermabrasion and omnilux light therapy... and finally learns her skin type

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Only in your third decade does encroaching age and its hooligan horde of tell-tale signs - crow’s feet, laughter lines and spider veins - allow you to see things differently.

This month the virtues of microdermabrasion were revealed to me. For years I have been battling with temperamental skin that’s subject to outbreaks (especially around PMS time) and suffers from being oily but dehydrated.

It has taken until now - and my visit to Destination Skin - to find that I can improve my chances of clearer skin and that so far, my cleansing regime has not been helping matters. It’s not just that I found microdermabrasion to be one of the most effective treatments you can try; it’s that I also learnt more about my skin type. The process itself uses suction and grain to remove the topmost layers of dead skin cells, thus enhancing the production of collagen (the main constructive protein found in animal connective tissue). The natural cubic salts not only exfoliate but have cleaning properties - killing bacteria and leaving the skin more open to absorb vitamins. It can be used in conjunction with numerous prescription facials, skin peels or laser, IPL and rejuvenation treatments. My practitioner Bridget, recommends for example, the Agera Vitamin C Peel - a catch-all wonder-treatment that can improve ageing skin, fine lines and

there, Bridget has unravelled the reason behind my latest outbreak.

The skin is a little red and sore for about 6 hours afterwards and you’re advised to avoid make up the next day (or apply a mineral base), but skin is left silky smooth, younger and plumper-looking.

And unlike facials which claim to achieve the same effect, there’s no blemish surge afterwards. I come away with a bottle of the magic Dermaquest Advanced B5 serum; formulated with Sodium Hyaluronate it holds 1000 times its molecular weight in hydration - exactly what I need. In this way, moisturising less is actually more.

On my next trip to Destination Skin, I try the Omnilux Light Therapy. If you haven’t heard of this amazing procedure, take note. And if, like me, you sometimes resort to sunbeds in an attempt to deal with outbreaks of bad skin, it’s time to stop. I was aware of the dangers, but the lack of a decent alternative meant I often felt it was the only option; now I know better. The therapy is a bit more expensive than a sunbed, yes - but it’s worth it. The benefits are the same - the treatment harnessing the power of light to clear acne, allowing active ingredients to penetrate the skin - but the harmful ultraviolet rays are omitted. Not only is the therapy used for treating acne, it can reverse the negative side effects of sunbeds, correcting signs of ageing while lifting and tightening saggy skin. What could be more perfect? I’ve since vowed never to crisp myself on a sunbed again - and I can’t wait to see the effects of this new regime take hold. Maybe next time I’ll book a facial with the treatment... power to the wow.

“I was aware of the dangers of sunbeds, but the lack of a decent alternative meant I often felt it was the only option; now I know better.” wrinkles, brown spots/pigmentation, open or congested pores, acne scarring, rosacea and general imperfections.

Following the exfoliation, my face is hydrated with an AHA serum which proves key - it glides over the dermis and seeps in. Thought to have a profound effect on keratinization (the 28-day cycle whereby the live cells or keratinocytes at the bottom layer of the epidermis gradually become harder as they work their way up to the surface), AHAs improve the overall look of the skin and are often used in chemical peel procedures. When I tell Bridget that I usually use a Laboratoire Garnier moisturiser I am duly ticked off - she tells me that products like that slide off the skin so that while they claim to be oil-free, that are also missing the point completely - to hydrate. More bad news - rich creams can prove too greasy and only serve to congest the pores - and

Microdermabrasion starts at £67 per session destinationskin.com, City, Muswell Hill, Hampstead 0845 125 8415

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You had me at Merlot Sunaina Sethi, sommelier at haute cuisine Indian restaurant, Trishna

How did you come to work at Trishna as a sommelier?

I joined Trishna almost two years ago.

I started off as front of house and back office and during that time I was working closely with our sommelier. I’ve always been passionate about wine and I soon realised that that was the route I wanted to take.

Do you have to train to become a professional sommelier?

There is no official stage to be able to have the title of sommelier, but there are a number of certification levels available. I study at the Wine & Spirit Education Centre (WSET). Right now I’m at the diploma level, after that it’s the Master of Wine.

What’s the course like?

It’s quite fun actually. The teachers go through grapes, regions and wine-making techniques and they touch on food and wine-matching as well. The good thing about the course is that in order to learn how to pick out the different components in wine they make you taste quite contrasting bottles so that you can figure it out and see the comparisons.

You have a huge cellar at Trishna, what are some of your most popular bottles from the wine list?

We have over 200. I’m really keen on Austrian wine with Indian food - a match made in heaven.

Do you find that people don’t think to pair Indian food with wine as they would with say, Italian cuisine?

Absolutely. People will always think to order beer or lassi. Straight away you’re fighting against that. Our food is not typical Indian food, it’s a little bit lighter, so that makes a difference.

How do you decide on what to stock in the Trishna wine cellar?

The first thing to consider when choosing wine is ‘will it go with our food?’ I work with our chef and recommend a wine with every dish so to be able to do that I would have had to taste the dish with certain wines. I’m quite into buying unusual wines but of course, you have to be able to explain it to the customer and sell it to them in order to take them out of their comfort zone.

What do you think are some up-andcoming countries in the wine industry?

At the moment I’m very keen on Greek wines. Actually, India is up and coming as well. There’s a lot of rubbish Indian wines but they are getting better, so that’s quite exciting.

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3 CURRY HOTSPOTS Know your Dosa from your Dahl?

Head on over to these three spicy hotspots and compare...

Roots @N1 rootsatn1.com, 115,Hemingford Road, N1 1 BZ

Rasa rasarestaurants.com, 55 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0AR

Tayabbs tayyabs.co.uk, 83 - 89 Fieldgate Street, E1 1JU

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Nightjar

barnightjar.com, 129 City Road London, EC1V 1JB, 020 7253 4101

Being designed by Lee Broom (local interiors legend - see page 52) earns this joint serious points.

Prohibition-era speakeasies might be popular in Soho, but there aren’t too many in Shoreditch.

Step forward Night Jar, with cocktails that recall the Great American Tradition (Moby Dick, Kentucky Cornrow) as well as post-war concoctions (Queen Elizabeth, Plantation Potion). They’re certainly not shy with ingredients; we can’t wait to try the Mediterranean Scrub (containing such exotic nuances as Korean pear, sharan fruit, longan fruit, plum and date infusions). Just wow.

RESERVED A bite-sized guide to the month’s hot tables and buzzing bars

The Seagrass

theseagrassrestaurant.com, 79 Chapel Market, N1 9ER, 07902 015 200 Pop-ups, pop-ups, popups! This pop-up’s for life. A self-proclaimed, self-styled ‘squatter’ restaurant that has taken up residence in Islington’s Chapel Market. Pie and mash shop by day, this 19th century building (which has a preservation order on the authentic decor) becomes a ‘restaurant’ by night serving up the finest game and seafood.

We love the original features mosaic floor, tiled walls and we wouldn’t mind finding out where they sourced the dark wooden pews from. Two thumbs up.

FIFTY FIVE BAR & LOUNGE 31 Jamestown Road Camden Town, NW1 7DB, 020 7424 9054

Restaurants AMICI MIEI 28-30 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch E2 8DA 020 7729 1594 Italian DOLLAR GRILLS & MARTINIS 2 Exmouth Market Farringdon, EC1R 4PX 020 7278 0077 American EQUATION 330 Upper Street Islington, N1 2XQ 020 7226 5098 Modern European OISHIII 67 Stoke Newington Church Street N16 0AR 020 7254 3488 Japanese YUM YUM THAI RESTAURANT 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street N16 0LH 020 7254 6751 Pan-Asian XOXO 74 Upper Street London N1 0NY 020 7226 6799 Thai SHAKA ZULU The Stables Market Chalk Farm Road NW1 8AB 020 3376 9911 South African

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OUTDOOR DINING NEVER TASTED SO GOOD

DOLLAR GRILLS AND MARTINIS An American themed restaurant and cocktail bar renowned for serving the best burgers and steaks in London.

We’re obsessed with the quality of our burgers, with The Forest Grande, White Truffled Mushrooms and Dorstone Goats Cheese being just some examples. We believe that our USDA beef from Nebraska gives you more flavour and texture and beats any steak anywhere.

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The Italian Job Allen Hutchinson grabs a slice of Italy in Shoreditch

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mong the glut of Vietnamese restaurants nestling shoulder to shoulder on the rapidly gentrifying Kingsland Road, the owners of Amici Miei are creating a little Italy that locals are raving about. This is in addition to their pizza and pasta takeaway joint, Due Sardi, right next door. The name Amici Miei means ‘my friends’, and seems aptly amiable for a restaurant that prides itself on authentic home cooking and a welcoming, informal atmosphere.

Situated just a few minutes’ walk from Old Street tube and Hoxton overground station, amid the hangouts and bars of trendy Shoreditch, the restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere is apparent as soon as you walk through the door, with its warm and nonetoo-fussy dining room tastefully enlivened by exposed brickwork and wooden tables painted in pastel shades. On the night of our visit, my companion and I were greeted and shown to our table where we were immediately presented with homemade focaccia all’aglio, a bowl of emerald green olives and delicious olive oil imported from Sicily, of which the owners are especially proud. This simple but superb fare was the perfect introduction to Amici Miei’s approach -great ingredients and classic dishes prepared with an expert eye for quality and flavour.

Our table for two felt cosy and intimate - no mean feat in a restaurant buzzing with larger parties happily sampling the very reasonable wine list. Indeed, sitting beside a window and occasionally glancing up at the veritable catwalk of forward-thinking fashionistas and business people scurrying past, my mind was cast back

to summer holidays spent in Italy, enjoying the simpler things in life.

The menu offered the usual pasta and pizza dishes, seeming to walk the line between rustic home-cooking and contemporary invention, with plenty of modern twists and adventurous flourishes. The staff seemed knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the food - a welcome change from the rough and tumble of so many eateries in the area.

I began with calamari (perfectly cooked batter: thin, crisp and well seasoned) while my dining partner cooed over her burrata served with a Sicilian caponata. I felt no shame in leaning right over the table to help her dispatch the sizeable portion. The cheese was fluffy, creamy and light; the bed of aubergine and celery gently seasoned with sweetened vinegar provided the perfect bed-fellow.

For our mains, we were fortunate to be able to sample a selection of the freshly prepared homemade pasta dishes, with the alla campidanese, spaghetti primavera and scialatielli alla pecatora (a traditional, home-cooked Neapolitan pasta served with seafood) being of particular note.

We finished with a shared helping of homemade profiteroles and vanilla ice cream, washed down with a pair of delectable espresso Martinis.

Amici Miei is a welcome and successful addition to a part of town usually synonymous with cuisine from further afield than Italy. What the restaurant offers is simple, well-sourced, affordable and inspired food - which is sure to amount to an ever-increasing number of dedicated patrons.

Amici Miei is a welcome and successful addition to a part of town usually synonymous with cuisine from further afield than Italy

amicimiei.co.uk, 28-30 Kingsland Road, E2 8DA, 020 7729 1594

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Jimmy’s Supper Club is a brand new series of Olympic fine dining pop-up experiences that launched last month. Bought to you by the founder of recent success, ‘The Wild Food Kitchen’, the fantastic foodie events will celebrate the best of British produce combined with bespoke Olympic entertainment. Hurry, tickets will sell out faster than Usain Bolt!

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From the gastro front

THE BAKING LAB

Feng Sushi opens in West Hampstead

London’s leading Japanese eatery, Feng Sushi, has opened its eighth branch in West Hampstead. Don’t miss the seasonal summer menu, which will run until early September.

The tasty and inventive dishes include salmon tartar bites and summer salad of okra, mange- tout and couscous, as well as a delicious selection of sustainable MSC Cornish sardine bites. fengsushi.co.uk 280 West End Lane, NW6 1LJ

Baking is no longer the hobby of grannies and WI members and has become the pastime du jour, with cupcakes and macarons showing up at trendy parties and weddings alike.

Entrepreneur and professional baker Maria Mayhofer has opened the doors of her North London home to run private parties and a host of fun and totally original courses including Scandinavian baking, French pastry, pizza-making & beer tasting and even a dad & baby class. bakewithmaria.com

Shaka Zulu meat cocktails

One for serious carnivores, Camden-based South African restaurant Shaka Zulu have launched their unique - and highly adventurous - range of meat cocktails! Their brand new bar menu will accompany the meaty tipples, which includes a contemporary twist on a classic, with Bloody Bacon, made from a 24-hour mature Bloody Mary mix, bacon vodka and garnished with celery, crispy smoked bacon and a skewer of soft cheese and cherry tomatoes. shaka-zulu.com, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AB

28-50 Marylebone opening

The 28-50 team certainly know their wine (and delicious French bistro cuisine), and have just opened a new branch in Marylebone. Ed Newman and master sommelier Xavier Rousset (who apparently knows 30 ways to open a bottle) first launched the restaurant in Fetter Lane and the new site offers their famed wine-tasting sessions, workshops and dinners. There’s also a fun ‘Collector’s List’, featuring the best picks from 28-50’s private collector chums. 2850.co.uk, 15-17 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2NE 41

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TR AV EL THE HOTEL: Prospect House is in the old part of Padstow, which means the four-room bolthole, attached to the larger St Petroc’s Hotel and Bistro next door, has delightful vistas over the estuary and old town. This minute gem is the latest addition to the highly-regarded group of hotels owned by Rick and Jill Stein, the celebrated chef’s former wife but current business partner. Wonderfully private, secluded and cosy, Prospect House is that very rare of finds: contemporary, yet respectful of its location and very pretty indeed. Nothing seemed too troublesome for the attentive staff: a WIFI issue, for example, was solved instantly by an ‘IT department’. It’s definitely not a simple B&B – this is a slick operation.

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Prospect House Padstow, Cornwall THE BATHROOM:

THE BEDROOMS: Styled by Jill Stein, there is much to envy in these solid, comfortable rooms. At the centre of the oak floor, a large fireplace divides the room to create two spaces: a bedroom and sitting room. There are LCD TV screens, while entertainment and temperature can be controlled by a nifty touch-screen control panel. But that’s where the modernity stops; French windows open to the sounds of the sea and within minutes, you’re back ensconced in rustic Cornwall.

Tranquillity itself. It is clear there are only four bedrooms and bathrooms in this property, as the attention to detail is precise and perfect throughout. Choose to linger in the large bath set up in front of a gardenfacing window, or relax in the walk-in rain-shower, whose powers to soothe are helped along by the Molton Brown products that line its walls.

The heated mirrors bring another comforting level of sophistication.

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Although it can be flooded with tourists during the summer, Padstow is also a working fishing port which keeps itself busy all year round. Visitors can be forgiven for expecting a ‘Stein-opoly’, but there are plenty of dining alternatives (there’s a surfeit of Cornish pasty shops and authentic pubs).

The main foodie event is, of course, The Seafood Restaurant. Over a private dining lesson with Stein himself, he lamented today’s obsessive pursuit of Michelin stars, convincing us there is more to gastronomy than laboratory precision. His self-evident passion and natural ability with food manifests itself in dishes such as hot shellfish with parsley, chilli, olive oil, garlic, while the standout local cod and chips typifies the simple approach that serves him so well. The atmosphere in The Seafood Restaurant is set against the informal feel of the central bar, where the stools are ever-populated.

PRICE TAG: Bed and breakfast ranges from £225-£285 per night. 01841 532700, rickstein.com

GET THERE: An hourly service runs between Paddington and Bodmin Parkway with First Great Western, from there it is a 35-minute taxi ride.

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FEAST YOUR EYES TRAVEL ROUND UP

Three of the best cookery schools

KEMPINKSI HOTEL

Barbaros Bay, Bodrum, Turkey One would definitely be forgiven for thinking that, when surrounded by a stunning private marina, a helipad, a Six Senses Spa, an idyllic infinity pool, a long stretch of sandy beach and a whole host of tempting restaurants on the brilliant-blue Aegean coast, getting busy in the kitchen would not be in your thoughts. In fact, it’s perhaps fair to say that it would be the furthest thing from your mind. However, at the Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, the opposite is true; there are an array of brilliant and inspiring cookery workshops. Included in these fun lessons, guests learn about authentic Aegean ingredients and the various delectable vegetables and fruits that are sold at lively local markets. The stand out speciality is its three-day course, where guests are instructed how to prepare an impressive four-course meal with fresh food purchased at the Bodrum

farmers’ market that very morning. The second day dawns and does not disappoint either, starting with a morning visit to the local farm.

Then, there’s a rare opportunity to prepare and cook freshly-caught fish under the supervision and expertise of top chefs inside the hotel’s kitchens. On the third and final day, guests are given a chance to cook with pastry chef Tunca Onat. He leads a class instructing how to cook the all-important Turkish rice pudding with accompanying mint saruch.

The experience is not complete without the inevitable foodie finale; as things are topped off with a scrumptious private meal. Live music on the terrace provides the final seasoning to this fabulous three day feast of culinary inspiration.

Rates start from 215 per room, per night including breakfast. +90 252 3110303; kempinski.com/bodrum

THE BERTINET KITCHEN Bath, England

Chef and baker Richard Bertinet originally hails from Brittany, but since his move to the UK, he has revolutionised the gastronomic scene in idyllic Bath. Back in 2005, he opened the eponymous Bertinet Kitchen, an awardwinning cookery school slap bang in the centre of the historic city. The school runs an array of courses for food-enthusiasts of all ages and levels, so there is truly something to cater for all people and tastes. Gift vouchers can be purchased, which you may well need to help you navigate the wide range of options on offer. There are useful bread-making classes and vienoisserie tutorials, as well as lessons in how to make moist croissants, perfect pasta and mouth watering chocolate treats. The list continues, with instruction on how to make dishes for the vegan diet, and, of course, more classes on the gamut of

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French, Italian and British cuisine. If you’re still searching for something that appeals and is perhaps a little more niche, there’s also instruction specifically focusing on Caribbean food (taken by Levi Roots) and even sushi (with Silla Bjerrum, founder of the Feng Sushi chains). Without a doubt, the list at the Bertinet kitchen is eclectic. Meanwhile, at the nearby Queensberry Hotel, the eccentric bolthole run by husband and wife team, Laurence and Helen Beere, is an ideal place to bed down after a day at the stove.

Classes start at £150pp, classes with Richard Bertinet start at £195pp, and those with Michelin-starred chefs start ta £215pp; 01225 445531; thebertinetkitchen.com A night at the Queensberry Hotel starts at £130; thequeensberry.co.uk

MAMMA AGATA Ravello, Italy

With endless views across the azure waters below, there couldn’t be a more beautiful place to get to grips with Italian gastronomy than at Mamma Agata’s School in Ravello.

The words ‘hidden gem’ come emblazoned on all aprons, and couldn’t better suit this Amalfi Coast school, run by a trio made up of matriarch Agata and her daughter and sonin-law, Chiara and Gennaro. The school also doubles as their family home and together, they effortlessly engineer a day of fun, laughter, teaching and innumerable rounds of exquisite food. It’s incomparably scenic too; to access the school’s entrance, guests have first to walk through the family’s rich and heavenly orchards, lemon trees and tomato plants. In the house, the large table in the kitchen is laden with tempting dolce al limone to tuck in to when you fancy. A day with Agata (who

cooks) and Chiara (who usefully translates) is nothing short of unique: both the kitchen and the open veranda dining area overlook the stunning coast below. There’s their award-winning cookbook and some of their very own pasta and olive oil to walk away with, too, just in case parting becomes all too much. Don’t miss Gennaro’s home-made tangerine limoncello, which is a fantastic twist on the original.

The nearby magnificent five star Hotel Caruso Belvedere provides the perfect spot in which to relax after all those lavish spreads.

A day courses at Mamma Agata costs 160 per person. +39 (0) 89857019; mammaagata.com Rates start from 418 including all taxes, per room, per night, based on two sharing. 0845 077 2222; hotelcaruso.com

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Coming up Trumps David Allard finds himself in a New York state of mind as he checks into Trump International and goes in search of the city’s lesser known hotspots and hang outs

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s a New York neophyte, no amount of hours spent watching Big Apple-based dramas can prepare one for the moment the breathtaking Manhattan skyline looms for the first time. And so it is that, all anticipation and with a myriad of now iconic cinematic scenes swimming around my head, I am delivered in to New York’s feverish heart, in amongst the skyline – that glut of skybruising buildings that are so endlessly destroyed and invaded by aliens in Hollywood blockbusters – that has long been etched into my consciousness, direct to Trump International Hotel and Tower New York. It’s one of the many – but perhaps the most iconic – residences which make up billionaire entrepreneur Donald Trump’s vast empire. First impressions? On the outside, it’s just another skyscraper (even the novice acclimatises quickly); inside is quite a different story altogether. Its sumptuous interior, all golds

and twinkling chandeliers, is a world away from the hysteria of the jammed streets outside.

To contextualise, Trump International is positioned on the upper west side corner of Central Park, next to Columbus Circle and the Time Warner shopping centre. In short, it’s a Mecca for high-end shoppers and fine diners, and in a city where one wants to be in the

thick of the bustling action at all times, the 52-storey Trump Tower couldn’t have bagged a better spot.

The army precision with which the improbably coiffed Donald Trump has become synonymous is visible throughout the hotel, and nowhere is this attention to detail more in evidence than in our city view suite on the 17thfloor: expect the gamut of ultra luxe touches, from a Jacuzzi and iPod stereos to the floor-to-ceiling windows which frame a gorgeous view across the city.

As bewitching as the hotel is, I venture out to discover one of the world’s most thrilling metropolises, and in a city which houses an overwhelming glut of sights, I’m thankful for the City Pass voucher book which, for $89, got me into all the big-hitting tourist attractions (think Empire State, Guggenheim, Statute of Liberty et al).

But as luck would have it, Tony Conigliaro, the cocktail wizard behind 69 Colebrooke Row in Islington, happens to be in town to guide us

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‘The army precision with which the improbably coiffed Donald Trump has become synonymous is visible throughout the hotel, and nowhere is this attention to detail more in evidence than in our city view suite on the 17th-floor’ round some of the lesser-known hot spots, roundly proving that New York City’s gems aren’t always obvious.

First up, he (naturally) takes us to some fantastic hidden cocktail bars. At Booker & Dax in the East Village we are presented with some seriously theatrical – and high school science class-reminiscent – cocktails; Death & Co is as exclusive and achingly cool as its intriguing name – which alludes to the Volstead Act of 1919 – would suggest; and finally we stop at the hard-to-find PDT (‘Please Don’t Tell’), where the exclusivity message is somewhat explicit. The

latter is the archetypal New York hang out; not only does it sit adjacent to a weiner restaurant called Crif Dogs, making late-night munchies a breeze to shift, but access to PDT can only be gained via an antique phone booth in the corner of the restaurant. Once you step into it, you’re obliged to pick up the telephone, ask the doormen to check for your booking, and if you’re granted a green light, a hidden door from within the booth will let you in. The entry system is a treat and an experience in itself.

Cocktail quaffing is famously appetiteinducing work, so we head to Bleecker Street

and John’s Pizzeria, whose owners have been baking in brick ovens and over coal fires since 1929. But as any foodie knows, New York has no dearth of knock-your-socks-off excellent restaurants; for the legendary authentic Big Apple burger, try Brooklyn Diner (where hot dogs lobster rolls are also a must-try), and for a pre-theatre snack, try Sardi’s off Broadway, where the steaks are as good as the caricatures of celebrities that adorn the walls.

Still not sated, we make our way back to Trump International to dig in to pudding and a night-cap at the eponymous, Michelin-starred Jean Georges restaurant, before a late-night dip in the gargantuan swimming pool, and a soporific last view of the city before bed, where there is a note, alerting us to the weather for the forthcoming weekend: sunny and warm. Perfect conditions for scaling all those remaining skyscrapers.

Rates at Trump International Hotel and Tower in September start from $745 per night; trumphotelcollection.com

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INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS

Gemma Billington rounds up the best trends, local gems and designers

Trend of the Month

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Olympic gifts at Miratis

Miratis is a haven of quality, creative and mostly handmade ceramics, glass, textiles and gifts.

Classic without being oldfashioned, the collection of talented designers have embraced the inevitable ‘Best of British’ theme of the summer with a subtle touch.

We love this sweet London cab illustration with gold accents.

London Taxi Cushion by Ekta Kau £65, miratis.com

The bad boy of the art world has turned his (some would say dubious) talents to the home with a new collection of wallpaper. We’re particularly taken with the kaleidoscopic ‘Hope’, which references his early work using butterflies to create church window style stained glass. £250, 10000 x 520mm, pattern repeat 520 mm, unlimited edition, sold by the roll, available at othercriteria.com

CULTURELABEL POP-UP

Interiors and all-round inspirational site CultureLabel are launching their first pop-up collection in collaboration with Shoreditch favourite Maiden. My pick is this charmingly gothic teapot that gives a cheeky nod to HRH and the classic British idiosyncrasy of afternoon tea. Skull in Crown Jubilee Teapot by Melody Rose, £68 culturelabel. com. Love from London Pop-Up Shop runs until17th August, maidenshop.com

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I’m sure you’ve long had your fill of team GB patriotism, but I really couldn’t resist just one more Olympic themed trinket. We love the charm (and practicality) of this tea towel comprised, ingeniously, of mug stain rings. Drink for GB Tea Towel, £11, hirstandhirst.co.uk 50

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It makes sense that he trained as a fashion designer before he began to focus on interiors; similarly unsurprising is the fact that some part of his time in fashion was spent under the tutelage of Vivienne Westwood.

One look at Broom’s Salon collection, its furnishings upholstered in soft hues and adorned with stud details, shows that his time with the punk legend was not wasted.

Being named Designer of the Year at the British Design Awards in November 2011 put Broom firmly on the interiors map, though he it’s by no means his only award - he’s won an impressive 17 in total, while launching five furniture and lighting collections and designing over 40 retail, restaurant and bar spaces (including Old Street’s Night Jar).

Frequently lauded in the press and met with pretty much constant critical acclaim, Broom’s style is intimately interconnected with the wider world of fashion - as a result, the fashion world adores him. His design for Topman’s personal shopping suite even saw him nominated for yet another British Design Award late last year.

Now, Broom has turned his attention to The Lancaster House, where the British Embassy will be hosting global business leaders during the Olympic Games. Broom is one of a handful of select designers (including Terence Conran and Ross Lovegrove) invited to decorate the landmark building - the 19th century house will be transformed into a showcase for modern British art and design. Broom, however, is the only designer to have been afforded complete autonomy over one room, kitting out the Gold Room with some of his key collection pieces, all of which serve as stunning examples of British manufacturing skill, having been designed in Broom’s own East End studio. leebroom.com, Electra House 93 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY.

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A rare opportunity to acquire this stunning Grade I listed house, offering over 3100 sq ft of sympathetically restored accommodation over five floors. Built in 1658 (the year of Oliver Cromwell’s death), the house forms part of the earliest surviving brick built terrace in London and is of great historic importance. The property has been beautifully refurbished by the current owners and retains the majority of its wonderful period features, including an impressive original staircase, panelling and window shutters.

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Essex Road N1

A extremely smart one bedroom flat arranged over the first floor of this small modern development close to Dalston Junction with a pretty aspect over Kingsland Passage reception room with open-plan kitchen | bedroom | bathroom

An extremely well presented one bedroom flat offering over 500 sq ft of accommodation in this sought after modern development on Essex Road reception room with open-plan kitchen | bedroom | bathroom

Guide price £295,000 leasehold

Guide price £280,000 leasehold

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ISLINGTON

Pentonville Road N1

Devonia Road N1

This sixth floor flat boasts panoramic views of London from its floor-to-ceiling windows and stunning private terrace

The apartment (approx. 950 sq ft) is arranged over the upper floors of a handsome period building close to Upper Street

reception room with open-plan kitchen | 2 double bedrooms (1 en suite) | 1 further bathroom | terrace

reception room | 2 double bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen/breakfast room

£795 per week furnished

£695 per week furnished

Allingham Street N1

Arundel Square N7

A three bedroom house in a fantastic location off St. Peter's Street, ideal for access to Angel station and Upper Street

Boasting just under 1,000 sq ft the property is situated within a sought after modern development overlooking Arundel Square

reception room with open-plan kitchen | 3 double bedrooms (1 en suite) | 1 further bathroom | private patio garden

reception room with open-plan kitchen | 2 double bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | porter | private patio

£625 per week unfurnished

£625 per week furnished

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ISLINGTON

Liverpool Road N1

St. Paul's Road N1

A newly completed penthouse, finished to an exacting standard with far reaching views from the private balcony

A recently refurbished upper maisonette with fitted storage space and a pleasant outlook from all principal rooms

reception room with open-plan kitchen | 2 double bedrooms | bathroom | private lift | balcony

reception room with semi open-plan kitchen | 2 double bedrooms bathroom | private entrance

£625 per week unfurnished

£550 per week furnished

Bridgeman Road N1

Southgate Road N1

A beautifully appointed maisonette with a contemporary feel, located in Barnsbury adjacent to Thornhill Square

A smart apartment situated on the second floor of a modern block with pleasant views over Rosemary Gardens

double reception room with open-plan kitchen | 2 double bedrooms | bathroom | private entrance | private garden

reception room | 2 double bedrooms (1 en suite) | 1 futher bathroom | kitchen/breakfast room | lift access

£525 per week unfurnished

£495 per week part furnished

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Lofting Road N1

Huntingdon Street N1

A ground floor apartment in a Barnsbury location moments from Upper Street in a well kept private block

A refurbished raised ground floor apartment with a large private garden in a lovely Barnsbury location

reception room with open-plan kitchen | 2 double bedrooms | bathroom | private parking | private patio

reception room | double bedroom | bathroom | kitchen | private garden

£450 per week furnished

£435 per week furnished/unfurnished

Mildmay Park N1

Oakley Road N1

A well presented garden flat close to Newington Green, as well as the shops and restaurants on Upper Street

A spacious garden flat located within a substantial period building with it's own private entrance

reception room | 2 double bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen | private patio

reception room with open-plan kitchen | double bedroom | bathroom | communal garden

£410 per week furnished

£325 per week furnished

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SALES & LETTINGS

HIGHBURY HILL, N5 A fantastic Victorian house in one of the most desirable roads in Highbury, significantly extended and well maintained to a high standard. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, kitchen/dining room, study, 62 ft garden.

Guide Price ÂŁ1,195,000 Freehold 020 7354 9737 islington@faronsutaria.co.uk

COLLEGE CROSS, N1 A newly refurbished flat with luxury kitchen and bathroom as well its own patio and use of communal garden, located in Barnsbury close to Upper Street. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room.

Guide Price ÂŁ700,000 Leasehold 020 7354 9737 islington@faronsutaria.co.uk

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Mildmay Road, N1

ÂŁ1,600,000 Freehold

A unique Georgian property boasting its own 69 ft private garden. Covering just over 2100 sq. ft this understated five storey property offers both brilliant proportions along with numerous period features.

Four bedrooms | Real wood floors | Character features | Enviably located

Mountgrove Road, N5

ÂŁ475,000 Leasehold

Boasting an abundance of character and charm, this delightful two bedroom garden maisonette is ideally located within easy reach of Clissold Park and Highbury Barn.

Period property | Beautifully Finished | Real wood floor | Modern finishes

Islington office | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk 65 Upper Street, N1 0NY

Highbury office | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk 106 Highbury Park, N5 2XE

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Highbury Hill, N5

ÂŁ1,100,000 Freehold

In excess of 1600 sq ft. this charming family home boasts an abundance of character and generous proportions.

Four bedrooms | Large private garden | Original features | Country-house style kitchen

Conewood Street, N5

ÂŁ750 per week.

This delightful four bedroomed house flat is set over three floors with light and airy interiors complemented by original features matched perfectly with a modern finish.

Period property | Original fireplaces | Beautifully finished | Large patio garden

Islington office | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk 65 Upper Street, N1 0NY

Highbury office | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk 106 Highbury Park, N5 2XE

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De Beauvoir Road, N1

ÂŁ1,500 per week

A beautiful family house offered in superb condition and boasting a host of period features including high ceilings, ornate cornicing, fireplaces, bay and sash windows and wooden floors.

Immaculately furnished | Modern finishes | Character pieces | Large private garden

Hamilton Park West, N5,

ÂŁ975 per week

Offering spacious accommodation in a highly sought-after location, this stunning, four bedroomed house is presented in excellent condition throughout and further benefits from a private rear garden.

Immaculately finished | Hard wood floors | Four large bedrooms | Character features

Islington office | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk 65 Upper Street, N1 0NY

Highbury office | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk 106 Highbury Park, N5 2XE

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THERE IS A POSTCODE PRICE DIFFERENTIAL HERE BETWEEN N1(ISLINGTON) AND N5 (HIGHBURY)

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he Borough of Islington sits within six square miles of north London that encompass the neighbouring areas of Angel, Highbury, Canonbury and Barnsbury.

As one of north London’s most sought after property spots, Islington is a strong area to invest in and in the last twelve months prices here have increased by up to ten per cent. Areas that are booming at present are the streets that lie behind Angel Tube station, the Barnsbury conservation area, and the ever popular Canonbury.

There is a postcode price differential here between N1 (Islington) and N5 (Highbury), which used to be renowned for being Islington’s edgier neighbour. Today, although N1 properties are generally more expensive than those in N5, the gap is certainly closing.

This Zone 2 hotspot attracts young professionals, city workers and those seeking an easy commute into central London, whilst having the trendy pavements of Upper Street on their door step and a great choice of properties. Islington is a vibrant area with lively cafes, bars and bistros, excellent local shops, especially Chapel Market and Camden Passage, and a thriving cultural scene with nearby Saddler’s Wells and the Almeida. Just on Upper Street there is Don Matteo`s Breakfast Club or the Euphorium for brunch. A leisurely weekend lunch at Ottolenghi is great.

Architecturally speaking, the tree lined streets of Islington have an interesting mixture of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and modern canalside developments. Canonbury is characterised by semi-detached Georgian and Victorian houses and Barnsbury has elegant terraces and sought after garden squares. Angel offers house hunters the perfect mix of the traditional period properties along with trendy living in new build developments and industrial, brownfield conversions.

Interestingly, many of the older properties still benefit from their original period features, inside and out - from the smart black iron railings to the sought after high ceilings, original staircases and authentic fireplaces.

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Barnsbury Road, N1 ~ ÂŁ380,000

A one bedroom apartment occupying the first floor of a Georgian terraced house in a fantastic location close to Angel tube.

Visit us at 111 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1QN or follow us on Twitter @islingtonproper

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Highbury Place, N5 ~ ÂŁ750 per week

Stunning duplex apartment converted from the upper floors of a grand Georgian house located in one of the areas premier locations right on Highbury Fields

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from Colman Coyle, gives his expert advice on all your legal property questions I am buying a flat and wanted to know whether I ought to be arranging buildings insurance?

Generally, no. In most cases the Lease will provide for the freeholder to insure the building on a block policy. Your solicitor will need to see a copy of the up to date buildings insurance policy schedule to check that the policy is in force and will also need to see a copy of the policy wording or a summary of cover to check that the building has been insured on a comprehensive basis including all usual domestic risks.

In a lot of cases, your interest as a lessee and that of your mortgage company will automatically be noted on the policy but sometimes, your solicitor will need to request that this be done.

There are some Leases which require individual lessees to insure their own flats and in these cases your solicitor will not only need to see details of the insurance that you have arranged but will also need to see details of the insurance for the other flat. Fortunately, when this does occur, it tends to be just with buildings that have been divided into two flats so usually it is quite easy to obtain details of the other flat owners’ policy. It is also advisable in these cases to take out something called an insurance indemnity policy which will provide cover in the event that the other flat or flats fails to insure and a claim would otherwise be made on that neighbour’s policy.

ASK THE EXPERTS

Contact property partner Andrew Flint with no obligation on (0)20 7354 3000 or email property@colmancoyle.com

 www.colmancoyle.com

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PROPERTY CHANTRY STREET N1 GUIDE PRICE ÂŁ1.25M A stunning 2 double bedroom, Victorian mid-terraced house set within the Duncan Terrace/ Colebrooke Row conservation area. There is a beautiful master bedroom on the top floor with built in wardrobes and a fabulous en-suite with a stand-alone bath and separate walk in shower. The raised ground floor comprises a double reception room and a study whilst the lower ground floor consists of a further bedroom with en-suite shower room and a spacious eat-in kitchen with direct access to the decked rear garden. Chantry Street is extremely well located for access to Upper Street, Islington Green and Angel underground station (Northern Line).

Chesterton Humberts 020 7359 9777 www.chestertonhumberts.com

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TUFNELL PARK ÂŁ269,995 LEASEHOLD A chain free, one bedroom, third floor purpose built flat situated in this contemporary building in Tufnell Park. The property comprises reception/kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom, gas central heating, double glazing and communal space to the rear aspect.

Travers House is well positioned for all local transport facilities, both tube and bus routes into the City and West End and is within walking distance of local shops and leisure amenities.

Drivers & Norris, 020 7607 5001, www.drivers.co.uk

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RECENT OPENING Leading London estate agents Stirling Ackroyd have opened a new office in London’s prestigious Bloomsbury, covering many central areas, including Covent Garden and Holborn.

The expansion is the latest in a series of over 20 years working with commercial property, residential sales and letting services. The company have championed many desirable neighbourhoods from their earliest days of regeneration in the city. They have had a long history as specialised local estate agents for Shoreditch and Hackney, long before the borough developed into the fashionable suburb known worldwide today. Also specialising in central London locations like Bankside and Clerkenwell, Stirling Ackroyd has been credited with helping to cement London’s place as one of the world’s most dynamic property hotspots.

Bloomsbury represents an ideal new location for Stirling Ackroyd since the company has steadily developed a reputation for working with property at the more luxurious end of the market. The area is renowned for the quality of its architecture, translating into some of the capitals most stunning homes.

Investors will also be eyeing the region’s potential, and surrounding areas. The team are currently working with properties ranging from the higher quality ex-local authority homes to sublimely renovated Georgian townhouses and Mews.

‘We’re extremely pleased to have secured a great unit in Bloomsbury that’s ideally placed to service the London Mid-Town market. Bloomsbury is a natural addition to Stirling Ackroyd’s network of offices,’ said their London property specialist Alexander Jones.

Contact the team at the Bloomsbury office, 020 7256 3244 www.stirlingackroyd.com

ST JUDE STREET, N16, £950,000 FREEHOLD.

A stunning two bedroom Victorian House on a quaint and leafy residential street in Stoke Newington. This gorgeous house is immaculately presented and offers generous living space throughout. It also boasts a well kept landscaped garden to the rear and a roof terrace leading off the reception room on the raised ground floor. The house is comprised of two double bedrooms, double reception room, kitchen dining room, family bathroom and separate shower/utility room. The property is ideally located just 0.2 miles from Dalston Kingsland Rail on the London Overground.

Winkworth Islington,020 7354 2480 www.winkworth.co.uk

SCHOOL COMPETITION “In celebration of this year’s summer of sport, Upper Street estate agent Currell Residential set a competition for local primary schools, Canonbury & William Tyndale.

The winner from each of the schools now has their entry displayed as a window vinyl in Currell’s front window.

Congratulations to Qiqi Aldridge-Moore and Aoife Doherty-Ayers, who in addition both received £50 in art vouchers and a framed copy of their art.”

Currell Residential, 020 7226 4200, www.currell.com

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SALES Holloway N7 £309,995 Leasehold We offer a superb two double bedroom flat in this popular purpose built block on the fourth floor with balcony and lift.

Highly recommended for early viewing.

• Two double bedrooms • Kitchen/breakfast room • Balcony • Wood floors • lift • Chain Free

Kentish Town NW5 £320,000 Leasehold A superb one bed apartment on the raised ground floor of a Victorian terraced house. Oseney Crescent is a residential street close to Kentish Town Station and local shops and amenities.

• One bedroom • Reception • Open plan kitchen • Wood floors • Communal garden • Chain free

Evolving. Improving. Succeding.

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407-409 Holloway Road London N7 6HP t: 020 7607 5001 w: www.drivers.co.uk Finsbury Park £330 Per Week A beautiful one bedroom apartment situated in a highly desirable new development. This property boasts an open plan living area, which comprises of a modern fitted kitchen and access to private balcony, spacious double bedroom and a contemporary three piece bathroom suite. Tiltman Place has the added benefit of a concierge. Situated ideally for the bars, shops, restaurants and transport links found at Finsbury Park (Underground station and First Capital Connect Mainline station).

• One bedroom • New build development • Open plan live/eat area • Balcony

Holloway £520.00 Per Week A simply stunning two bedroom period converted flat set within a substantial property. Internally this first floor apartment features double bedrooms, new fitted kitchen, bathroom and large lounge area. Caledonian Road is perfectly located for the multiple transport, entertainment and shopping facilities at Holloway Road (Piccadilly Line) and Caledonian Road. All utility bills are included in the price making this property ideal for students or young professionals.

• Newly refurbished • Two bedrooms • Close to transport • Modern bathroom

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HIGHBURY OFFICE

To celebrate the opening of our new Highbury office, Bennett Mason are delighted to offer:

SELL YOUR HOME FOR 0.65%* 6.5%* FOR LET & MANAGED CALL NOW: HIGHBURY: 020 7226 0770 *subject to our terms & conditions and VAT

Highbury Office:133 Blackstock Road, Highbury, London, N4 2JW

Islington Office: 253 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LX

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N1 Liverpool Road FREEHOLD

£299,950

A stunning collection of luxury townhouses, arranged over several floors with a private rear garden, high specification, spacious open plan living space, stylish designer kitchen, 3 4 bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms.

The development is well located for the local amenities and the trendy bars & restaurants of Upper Street.

£595 pw

N1 Liverpool Road UNFURNISHED

N7 Mackenzie Road LEASEHOLD

A new development of contemporary 1 & 2 bedroom apartments finished to a high standard, open plan living space, stylish fitted kitchen, double bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms.

Solid oak flooring, double glazed sash windows. Conveniently located for Highbury & Islington, Holloway Road and Caledonian Road Stations.

£500 pw

A stunning 2 double bedroom penthouse apartment with private lift access. Open plan living space, oak wood flooring, stylish kitchen with granite work surfaces and integrated modern appliances, balcony terrace with spectacular views of London, built in wardrobes and a luxurious main bathroom. Situated within a few minute’s walk to Highbury & Islington

N1 Cross Street UNFURNISHED

A bright 2 double bedroom apartment well located just off trendy Upper Street. Comprising an open plan living space, stylish fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and main bathroom. The property is offered in good decorative order and is well situated for the excellent transports links of either Angel or Highbury & Islington.

CALL NOW: ISLINGTON: 020 7700 7007

Islington Office: 253 Liverpool Road, Islington, London, N1 1LX

Highbury Office:133 Blackstock Road, Highbury, London, N4 2JW

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Stirling Ackroyd All around the City EC1

N1

£525 pw

£750 pw

CLERKENWELL LETTINGS St John Street - Bright & contemporary 2 bedroom apartment comprising 2 juliet balconies, wooden flooring throughout and a separate fully fitted modern kitchen.

SHOREDITCH LETTINGS Provost Street - Stunning 900sq ft 2 bed, 2 bath featuring large open plan living space, double height ceilings and a stylish open plan high gloss kitchen with granite work tops.

SE1

E9

£550 pw

£380 pw

BANKSIDE LETTINGS The Paragon - Magnificent 2 bed loft apartment featuring a huge reception, floor to ceiling sash windows, solid wooden floors, a private courtyard garden and a secure parking space.

HACKNEY LETTINGS Sutton Place - 862 sq ft / 80 sq mt, 2 bedroom, wood floors, period features, duplex.

SHOREDITCH 020 7749 3838

CLERKENWELL 020 7549 0606

BANKSIDE 020 7940 3888

BLOOMSBURY 020 7256 3244

HACKNEY 020 7749 3807

HAMPSTEAD/ST JOHN’S WOOD 020 7748 5224

IBIZA 0034 971 326 788

ISTANBUL +90 (0)212 322 7171

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£765,000

£750,000

BANKSIDE SALES Victor Wharf - Stylish 2 bed, 2 bath with a private terrace finished to a high standard throughout with Duravit bathroom fittings, a Dada Italian kitchen and wood flooring.

CLERKENWELL SALES Myddelton Street - Stunning period conversion set over two floors offering an open plan kitchen and reception, 2 bedrooms, a wealth of storage & a beautifully kept communal garden.

EC2

E9

£2,750,000

£450,000

SHOREDITCH SALES Charlotte Road - Wonderful 3153 sq ft 2 bed penthouse apartment refurbished to the highest standards throughout and retains an abundance of original warehouse features and charm.

HACKNEY SALES Principal Lofts - Striking 1,100sq ft 2 bed loft style apartment featuring wonderfully bright interiors. double ceiling height, exposed brickwork and oversized original sash windows.

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WE CURRENTLY HAVE 19 ACTIVE BUYERS REGISTERED FOR EVERY PROPERTY WE HAVE FOR SALE.

020 7354 9737 • CAMDEN • CHELSEA • CHISWICK • EARLS COURT • FULHAM ISLINGTON • NOTTING HILL • SHEPHERDS BUSH • SOUTH KENSINGTON

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