CITY & ANGEL OCTOBER 2013

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WILLA KESWICK ON THE VILLAGE BICYCLE’S MOVE TO BRICK LANE

COOK BRITANNIA

MONSTER'S INK

Nick Hornby's Ministry of Stories

FANCY FOOTWORK HOT-STEPPING WITH SPICE SHU

Great British recipes from Marcus Wareing

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KEY AUTUMN TRENDS

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05 EDITOR’S LETTER 07 WHAT’S ON

Local

12 BOUTIQUE, C’EST CHIC Willa Keswick moves The Village Bicycle to Brick Lane

14 MONSTER’S INK

Hoxton’s Ministry of Stories

Style

16 ON TREND

Must-have autumn buys

19 FASHION NOTES

Stylish addresses you need to know

22 AW13 REPORT

What’s trending on the catwalks

Food

41 THE ROUND UP

Ten of the best local burger joints

42 FOOD NOTES

Anna Barnett’s top pop-up tips

49 COOK BRITANNIA

Marcus Wareing’s Great British recipes

Interiors

52 ART HOUSE

Stoke Newington’s Ashlyn Gibson’s debut interiors book

57 ALL MAPPED OUT

Nine map-inspired interiors

Travel

69 THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT Fun days out and country breaks for the family

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EDITOR’S

LETTER OCTOBER 2013

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s October hits its damp and earthy stride, the shorter days and creeping shadows bring about a change of mood. Autumn has its own crisp focus, the languorous last days of summer giving way to a renewed vigour for getting down to business. But not just any old business, I hasten to add, because around these parts originality is key to enterprise.

I am continually impressed by our neighbourhood’s commercial inventiveness, which manifests itself in a constant stream of new things to see and do. One example is The Village Bicycle. There’s certainly no shortage of boutiques in our area, but this one is flying the flag for all things sui generis. Owner Willa Keswick is insistent that her quirky, kitschy shop will remain independent and unique in the face of ubiquitous chain stores, and with its eclectic array of gifts and up-and-coming fashion brands it’s hard not to fall for its rebellious spirit.

Our area celebrates initiative, and I love how ingenious we city-dwellers have become in our use of space – from rooftops to basements, warehouses to car parks, pop-up festivals and restaurants to secret cinemas, railway arches to canal boats, every available plot is liable to be transformed into a buzzing hive of activity. If you’ve ever thought about launching your own pop-up, elsewhere in the magazine Independent columnist and food blogger Anna Barnett gives her top ten tips for a successful supperclub. The Gilbert Scott is another singular destination.

Very few spaces achieve such a balance of grandeur and intimacy while still managing to look like something from a bygone era.

Marcus Wareing pulled off a magnificent feat with this restaurant and we think you’ll enjoy some of the garlanded chef’s simple but inspired Great British recipes – especially as it becomes acceptable once again to hunker down with some classic stodgy grub.

One very unique endeavour has its home on Hoxton Street, and we thought it was about time we featured it in these pages. Nick Hornby’s Hoxton Street Monster Supplies is the capital’s only dedicated emporium for ghouls, ghosts and other grotesques, and does a fine line in beastly treats. Behind it sits the even more impressive Ministry of Stories, where youngsters are encouraged to develop their imaginations and hone their creative skills. It’s the ideal destination for little horrors – and an apt note on which to bid you a happy Halloween.

I do hope you enjoy the issue.

Helen Baron, Editor

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#CHECKONIT

We’ve gone a bit mad for checks this month. Never before has it been so hip to be square, and the runways saw designers making the most of the new direction.

Personally, I don’t know why we left it so long: a walking melting pot of texture, tone and colourfully clashing plaids, the end result is a sort of rebellious ruffian chic. Here I’ve gone for a classic kilt from Moschino but made the combo meeting-friendly with a Stella McCartney intarsia and virgin wool jumper. Add elegance with an unexpected pair of heels, like these from Zara.

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HACKNEY PICTUREHOUSE 11, 13 & 15 OCTOBER

OCTOBER

Based on the much-loved children’s book

by Oliver Jeffers, Up and Down is the debut production from GaGa Theatre.

Adapted and directed by award-winner Matt Aston and scored by acclaimed composer Julian Butler, the play tells the funny and touching story of a penguin who dreams of flying – and the boy who tries to help him achieve his unlikely goal. Combining traditional theatre with modern technology, GaGa Theatre aims to make children’s theatre accessible to local communities as well as creating a fun experience for all the family.

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LIU XIAODONG LISSON GALLERY THROUGHOUT OCTOBER

For his first UK exhibition, renowned Chinese artist Liu Xiaodong will immerse himself in a nearby community and document his interactions with the people he meets, producing a whole new body of work. Xiaodong has previously gone through this process in Tibet, Japan, Cuba, Israel and Italy, each time compiling a journal of notes, pictures and photographs before establishing a temporary studio and getting down to business. Xiaodong’s work is characterised by a sense of proximity – and who knows, some locals may even find themselves in one of his canvases! 52-54 Bell Street, NW1; lissongallery.com

MIDLAKE

ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL 23 OCTOBER

Following the release of their fourth studio album, Antiphon, Midlake will be performing at Islington Assembly Hall before embarking on a UK tour in 2014. The Texan band’s eclectic tastes and manifold influences have given each of their albums its own distinct style; Antiphon promises a blend of psychedelia and prog rock that moves away from the folky sound of earlier work. Upper Street, N1; midlake.net

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DR MARTENS PRESENTS SPECTOR

GO HARD OR GO HOME THE RAG FACTORY FROM 29 OCTOBER

Bringing together some of the most skilled and irreverent outsider artists working in London today (including Pure Evil, Cyclops, Mambo and others), this exhibition seeks to explore how street art became a global phenomenon. Located just off Brick Lane, the Rag Factory provides an incredibly appropriate backdrop considering the area’s long relationship with alternative art. 16-18 Heneage Street, E1; gohardorgohome.info

BIRTHDAYS 26 OCTOBER

Fresh from a stint headlining the Festival Republic Stage at Reading Festival, Spector are kicking off their latest UK headline tour, which will take in twenty-one cities across Britain. Fans of the ‘Dalston Kaiser Chiefs’ will be treated to special gigs in intimate venues, where they will have the chance to hear brand new material. Catch them at trendy club Birthdays for their only London date. 33-35 Stoke Newington Road, N16; birthdaysdalston.com

YE HONGXING SCREAM GALLERY 25 OCTOBER

Fresh from a recent collaboration with shoe designer Christian Louboutin, artist Ye Hongxing now stages her own solo exhibition at the weird and wonderful Scream Gallery.

Continuing in the art/fashion crossover vein, Hongxing’s new work consists of striking collages made from stickers, diamante, glass beads and stones. A true clash of East and West, Hongxing’s work offers a commentary on the conflicts of modern China.

Eastcastle House, 2728 Eastcastle Street, W1; screamlondon.com

WELCOME ITALIA ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALL 18–20 OCTOBER

Admittedly, we rarely advise leaving our corner of London, but for once we encourage you to travel further afield (well, to Westminster) to taste the finest food and wine Italy has to offer.

For three days only, the Old Country’s best food and beverage producers will converge on Vincent Square to offer up regional specialities from all over the boot - as well as cooking classes and wine tasting. We recommend skipping breakfast as delicious food and drink will be available to buy all day. Perfetto!

80 Vincent Square, SW1P; welcome-italia.co.uk

TALES OF TERROR 40 WINKS 16 OCTOBER

All Hallows Eve is fast approaching, and for those looking to do something more than just donning a costume and eating too many pumpkin-shaped chocolates, 40 Winks is planning a night of spooky stories. The boutique hotel will play host to Robert Lloyd Parry and the Nunkie Theatre as they perform Oh, Whistle..., a show inspired by two ghostly tales by the late, great MR James. Perfect for anyone in search of supernatural scares this Halloween. 109 Mile End Road, E1; 40winks.org

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All enquiries: Telephone Emma on 01932 779 677 (Mon-Fri) Louise or David (Sat) 0207 704 0455 or Roy Griffiths on 07930 338 444

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BOUTIQU E C ’E S T C H I C AS THE VILLAGE BICYCLE EXCHANGES WEST LONDON FOR EAST, HELEN BARON MEETS OWNER WILLA KESWICK…

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illa Keswick’s world is a kitsch one, bright pink and brash, toeing the line where cool meets quirky. Her Village Bicycle boutique, which has just upped sticks and moved east from its original home on Ledbury Road, is an edgy amalgamation of British youth culture and hyper-real Japanese decora, stocking a singular range of unusual gifts and up-and-coming fashion designers.

Keswick always wanted to own her own shop, and after a brief stint running a West End nightclub (which landed her It Girl notoriety she is the daughter of billionaire businessman Simon Keswick) she finally gave up the late nights three years ago to pursue a career as a shopkeeper.

‘I’m too homely and family-orientated,’ she says when we meet at her new store, located in the Old Truman Brewery complex just off buzzing Brick Lane. ‘I’m an early riser and in the end it was just too tiring. I wanted to own a space where people could go and hang out. Sometimes, in high end boutiques, it’s not actually an enjoyable experience to shop in there.’

Though managing a club did stand Keswick in good stead for running her own company (that, and a course at the Portobello Business School), it can’t have reflected her personality so perfectly as does her boutique. Much of the way the shop looks springs from Keswick’s own childhood.

‘As a child,’ she tells me, ‘I would go to [legendary toy shop] Frog Hollow on Kensington High Street every day after school; it stuck with me and I wanted to recreate that sense of fun.’

Even the name was born in earnest, conjured up by Keswick and a friend before they even knew what the phrase meant.

Keswick’s dad registered the company name when she turned 15, no doubt in the hope that she would prove a successful businessperson in her turn.

The boutique that sprung from Keswick’s youthful imaginings is a kind of homage to her travels around the world, a wonderland of Mexican skulls and Day of the Dead paraphernalia, Baz Luhrmann-style neon crosses and a retro Spiderman armchair

picked up at a flea market.

The fashion too, is entirely on point, although Keswick says she’s not too focused on trends. She loves street brands like Opening Ceremony and Mink Pink and is looking good today in hi-tops and tracky b’s. She has a low-slung, casual air that suggests she doesn’t take herself too seriously. ‘I figure if something makes me smile,’ she says, ‘it will make someone else smile.’

Keswick goes on to show me some of the design quirks of her prized Brick Lane space – she occupies a prime position on Dray Walk,

next to Vision hair salon and opposite the Rough Trade East record store. Alongside the Spidey seat, custom-made pink cabinets with built-in fairy lights adorn the walls, while a selection of scarves and t-shirts sit prettily on what was once a butcher’s trolley. It’s clear she’s in love with the store and its location, but as a born and bred West Londoner, why the move east? ‘West London has changed,’ she tells me. ‘Don’t get me wrong: I love it, I grew up there. But the area and our original customers have grown up, and what we’re doing fits much better with an East London crowd. We’re in a great space; Brick Lane is perfect for locals as well as tourists and

I WANTED TO OWN A SPACE WHERE PEOPLE COULD GO AND HANG OUT. SOMETIMES, IN HIGH END BOUTIQUES, IT’S NOT ACTUALLY AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOP IN THERE.

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students… and the students round here have money.’

Keswick has big plans for her brand, though she would like to expand abroad rather than allow it to become too obviously commercial an enterprise in the UK. ‘I wouldn’t want chain stores at all,’ she confides. ‘Once the company is going strong, I’d like to expand via collaborations and by breaking new designers.’ She’s also concentrating on online sales, with a punkedup website and active blog. Personally, I’m completely wooed by the unique products and striking décor, and end up trying on dresses before the interview is even over.

I’m not the only one trying things on at this early hour in the morning; if that’s anything to go by, Keswick has hit on a winning formula.

Unit 7, 91 Brick Lane, The Old Truman Brewery, E1; iamavillagebicycle.com

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Reports have reached Absolutely of vampires abroad in Victoria Park and wraiths drift ing at daybreak along the Regent’s Canal. Hordes of zombies may be spotted every morning at Angel tube, while the howls of werewolves wake slumbering citizens each night in their beds.

Asked by my editor to uncover the source of all these spooky goings-on, I set out to investigate by speaking to local residents – and it wasn’t long before they set me on the right track.

All the clues led to Hoxton Street, and to a single, strange shopfront bearing a sign that read ‘Hoxton Street Monster

Supplies.’

At this point, many investigators would have turned back, but my editor had forbidden me to return without solving the monster mystery. I summoned up all my courage and went inside.

As I pushed the door open, a bell tinkled, and I looked up to see a shopkeeper in an old-fashioned apron standing in front of a startling array of odd yet inviting goods.

I quailed a little, I admit, under his steely gaze, but my fears were misplaced: he proved to be a friendly sort who reassured me that the monsters who visit his emporium are actually a very pleasant bunch.

Of course, you don’t have to be a monster to buy monster supplies, and the shop also welcomes across its threshold swarms of children, who flock to buy spectacular specialties available nowhere else – things like Fang Floss, edible bars of Impacted Earwax and tinned Collywobbles (‘corrects and relieves all symptoms of Comfort, Confidence and Contentment’).

Best of all, every product is as splendid to look at as the shop itself.

Indeed, amid the fine wooden furnishings and jars of sweets and colourful salts (the latter harvested, naturally, from human tears), I half expected to see Harry Potter stumble out from under his invisibility cloak

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clutching a handful of Banshee Balls.

As if all this wasn’t astonishing enough, Hoxton Street Monster Supplies has another secret up its sleeve, for behind the shop lurks its sister institution, a body with an equally respected reputation among fans of all things fantastical and fun: the Ministry of Stories.

Established in 2010 by a group of creative types (including best-selling author Nick Hornby) the Ministry of Stories is unlike any other ministry in London. While many of its government cousins are dull and dreary places concerned with dusty, fusty things like money and laws and agricultural subsidies, the Ministry of Stories deals with something far more fascinating: the power of the imagination.

Inspired by the US novelist Dave Eggers’ San Francisco-based charity 826 Valencia (and its affiliated shop for pirates), Hornby and co-founders Lucy Macnab and Ben Payne set about establishing the Ministry of Stories as a way to encourage local youngsters’ creativity and, in Macnab’s words, ‘to foster a love of stories and storytelling’.

Macnab goes on to explain that ‘all money raised from sales [of monster supplies] goes straight back into providing free workshops for young people in the local area.’

The scheme has been a real success: in the few years since it launched, over 5000 youngsters have taken part in a wide range of volunteer-led workshops – the fruits of which include the recently published A Story You Never Tasted Before, an anthology of short stories

written by children attending the ministry over the summer of 2013.

Needless to say, the discovery of such a singular and striking organisation on Absolutely’s doorstep – not to mention the breathtaking range of weird and wonderful items on display at Hoxton Street Monster Supplies – shocked and delighted me, and all my previous qualms about confronting ghouls and werewolves dissolved away. I didn’t meet any monsters during my visit, but if I had I am fairly sure they would have been nothing but nice. Perhaps we would have shared a packet of Zombie Fresh-mints.

As I stepped out onto the pavement into the dying summer sun, I wondered whether I had witnessed everything

there was to witness here, and concluded that there was still much, much more to experience. I made a mental note to visit again as soon as possible – and I recommend that anyone with a love of stories (or Impacted Earwax, which tastes strangely like fudge) do the same. Yours is one of many tales just waiting to be told…

Hoxton Street Monster Supplies is open Tuesday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Access to the Ministry of Stories is through the shop.

More details on the charity and its work (plus details on how to donate) can be found at ministryofstories.org, while there’s a well-stocked online emporium at monstersupplies.org. 159 Hoxton Street, N1

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FASHION

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MOD FOR IT Jack Wills has pulled out all the stops for its Autumn collection.

Transitional pieces are inspired by our fair city, with more than a nod to the sixties. The smarter togs, heritage fabrics and rich tonal palette make for a perfect newseason workwear wardrobe, and the slim-flit parka is the current object of our affection.

Alwyn Parka in Navy, £98.50, 359 Upper Street, N1; jackwills.com

STYLE TIP

This hip cat is rocking the textured trend to great effect. Forget being matchy-matchy, she’s layered up to the max, combining a lace top with a pull-over, leather jacket and the pièce de résistance : a granny-cool cardi that looks simultaneously thrown-on thrift-store and well puttogether – all the while keeping out the chill. The bobble hat is a touch of geek chic genius too.

WOOLLY MAMMOTH BRITISH BELLE

Bella Freud has created a capsule collection of signature-style women’s knitwear for heritage brand Barbour. In a limited edition of six collectable pieces (sweaters, hoodies, oversized knits and sweater dresses), Freud indulges her childhood obsession with nature, using elemental intarsia images (think lambs and rabbits, lavender and moonlight) inspired by her memories of growing up close to Ashdown Forest.

113 Commercial Street, E1; barbour.com

It’s getting nippier out and that means that woolly knits are back on the scene. With pastel pinks and blues being reworked in autumn fabrics, we’re feeling this fully knitted-out ensemble. And remember how much you loved a Zap as a kid? Now you can pay homage to the ice cream van favourite with this skirt, courtesy of Topshop. Sweeeet.

Westfield Stratford City, E20; topshop.com

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ANIMAL CLAMP BANGLE, £12; ACCESSORIZE.CO.UK

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INGENUE LONDON

MYLENE BLOUSE, £72; INGENUELONDON.COM

SIMONE ROCHA BURBERRY PRORSUM

BURBERRY

ANIMAL PRINT CALFSKIN BAG, £1,350; UK.BURBERRY.COM

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OVER SIZED COATS

CARVEN

COCOON COAT, £880; MATCHESFASHION.COM PER UNA

SPEZIALE COAT, £149; MARKSANDSPENCER.COM

PRÉ CATELAN RING IN PINK GOLD WITH DIAMOND AND PINK QUARTZ, £3,300;

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ALEXANDER WANG

DEGRADE COAT, £1442; MATCHESFASHION.COM

SIMONE ROCHAS

CARVEN

SWEAT TOP PINK MELANGE, £105; SUNSPEL.COM

PRETTY INPINK

BOTTEGA VENETA

EAST WEST CLUTCH, £880; MATCHESFASHION.COM JIGSAW

OVERSIZED PINK COAT, £265; JIGSAW-ONLINE.COM

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BAG DESIGNER MIMI BERRY SHARES HER INSPIRATIONS

STYLE FAVOURITE BAG FROM YOUR OWN COLLECTION:

Last season it was Frank in navy, which I used practically every day for almost nine months, as the style is just perfect. It holds everything I need, is light enough to carry without making your shoulder ache, can be worn across the body, or on one shoulder if I need to look smart, and fits wallets, keys, diary, iPad, phone etc.

Th is summer I’ve been wearing a new style we made for SS14 called Hebe in bright red. It’s a wonderful small hard leather top-handle bag, and I can’t wait to see it out next spring. It’s going to be huge!

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION:

It’s a toss up between St.Ives, Capri and Naples.

My mother in law lives in St.Ives and we go about twice year. As a town it has everything going for it: fantastic sunlight, a terrific approach on the

FAVOURITE PIECE OF ART:

The Alex Katz paintings of his wife, Ada. I fi nally saw them in the flesh in Tate St.Ives last year and they just made me so happy.

FAVOURITE SHOE DESIGNER:

Lanvin for high heels, when I can afford them, and French Sole for the best ballet pumps. I have lost track of how many pairs I have got through over the years. I have had them in black, red, white, brown, patent... The difference is that they actually have a drawstring around the top, the lace is better quality and they are cut lower on the front. Much sexier than a high street shape.

MOST TREASURED POSSESSION: train, beaches, cafes, cliffs, the Tate, the Barbara Hepworth museum. Capri, being Italian, wins weather-wise, and of course with the food too, but it also holds lovely memories. My fiancé and I went there while I was pregnant, and we had such a lovely day, we missed the ferry back to Sorrento and had to catch a massive night ferry back to Naples, which took hours. It sounds like a nightmare but it was really funny at the time, and sort of made the holiday!

I have so many things, naming one above all else would be impossible. If pushed, I’d say my Rob Ryan paper cut of a small boy on a kissing gate, and a gold ring my dad gave me for my 18th birthday.

MOST INSPIRING EXPERIENCE:

Travelling across China on a train 15 years ago. It was the most unbelievable experience. We spent three days on train eating dry biscuits and green tea, and a further two or three weeks taking 18-hour bus journeys full of chickens and holes in the floor. Some of the more remote towns had only been opened up to Westerners 18 months previously, and the locals had no qualms about coming up to me, and my Mandarin-speaking English friend, and pinching her arms. They told us we smelt sweet, like milk, as we ate so much dairy.

STYLE ICON:

Currently Diana Vreeland. We watched the biopic recently and she’s at the forefront of my mind. What an icon.

FAVOURITE DESIGNER: Diana Vreeland

Marni

If I could currently wear Marni all the time, I would. I bought a sundress this year, with a circle print of orange, cream and navy. It makes you feel beautiful and confident. It also makes me stand up straight, which is good thing!

Unit 1, 7 Winkley Street, E2; mimiberry.co.uk

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TREND REPORT FROM PRETTY PINKS TO ANIMAL PRINTS, ABSOLUTELY PICKS THE TOP TRENDS FROM THE AW13 CATWALKS

PHOTOGRAPHY: OLLIE PORTER STYLING: CHARLIE MOORE

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CHUNKY KNIT Wrap up warm in this season’s ubiquitous chunky woollen sweaters.

White and black alpaca melange sweater, £475, by Nicole Farhi.

Beige gold and diamond ring, £3,225 by DK01 at Dover Street Market.

Black spotty tights, £20, by Falke.

Chair by Byply.

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THE OVERSIZED COAT Big, warm and cocooning – when it comes to coats, make sure you go supersize.

Checkerboard wool coat, £560, by Paul & Joe Black. Wool dress worn as a top, £505, by Paul & Joe. Charcoal and white pinstripe wool trousers, £165, by Wood Wood. Black leather and fabric shoes, £179, by BOSS ORANGE. Black velvet socks, £12.50, by Wolford at mytights.com.

Black printed leather folio case, £240, by Tusting. Brushed yellow gold tube ring, £2,460, by DK01 at Dover Street Market.

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HERITAGE Houndstooth, pinstripe, check – heritage fabrics add a traditional touch to the season’s ladylike separates. Grey merino and mohair sweater, £330. Flannel check skirt, £705. Black suede belt, £330. Black nappa leather gloves, £435 all by Gucci.

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PINK The prettiest addition to winter wardrobes, pink dominated the catwalks this season.

Invest in outerwear: a pink coat is the key piece for AW13. Pink mohair coat, £399,

by Jaeger London. White cotton roll neck bodysuit, £99, by Falke. White patent leather and jersey skirt, £658, by Fyodor Golan. Black spotty tights, £20, by Falke.

Left hand: Brushed Yellow gold tube ring (on thumb), £2,460, brushed yellow gold ring (on little finger), £1,285. Right hand: beige gold and diamond pinky ring, £3,225, all by DK01 at Dover Street Market.

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PINK continued ORANGE & YELLOW MAXI DRESS, Lilac£165, boiledDOLLY wool top, £459, by DIAMOND J. JSPATENT Lee at Dover Street BLACK FLATS, £79,Market.

DUNE ponyskin and leather£169, bag, ROUNDBlue BLACK SUNGLASSES, £195, byWALKER Kurt Geiger.

Black KAREN AT ASOS twillNECKLACE, trousers, £169, by WHITE cotton BEADED £124, The Fold.

Brushed yellow gold & YELLOW JEWELLED STATEMENT tube ring (onBOTH thumb), £2,460 EARRINGS, £55, MALENE and brushed yellow gold ring BIRGER AT NET-A-PORTER (on little finger), £1,285YELLOW both by FINE FLURO PINK AND DoverPRIYANKA Street Market.

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STOCKISTS falke.com fyodorgolan.co.uk gucci.com harrods.com hugoboss.com jaegar.co.uk doverstreetmarket.com kurtgeiger.com mytights.com netaporter.com nicolefahri.com paulandjoe.com thefoldlondon.com tusting.co.uk Photography: Ollie Porter at Kayte Ellis Photographic Agency Styling: Charlie Moore Hair: Jennie Roberts at Stella Creative Artists, using Paul Mitchell Make up: Angela Davis Deacon at Sue Allatt Creative, using DH Model: Nathalie at Storm

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN BUSINESS? The shop in Primrose Hill has been open since 1985 and Islington since 2004, but we were selling shoes even before that! We used to have a stall in Camden Lock Market. In fact, my mother who started the business had one of the first stalls in the original market.

WHAT’S THE SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS? I think over the years we have achieved the right balance. Our look and brand mix is contemporary yet wearable, our price point premium but also affordable. Our shops are fresh and airy and the merchandise is displayed in a clean minimal style, yet the atmosphere is relaxed and unfussy. Believe me, this takes years of experience (and some mistakes) to get it ‘just right.’

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE DESIGNERS YOU STOCK? THERE ARE SO MANY OUT THERE?

Before I took over the business, I had worked on the shop floor and freelance for several leading European shoe and accessories brands. Not only did this give me invaluable experience, it afforded a fantastic insight into how the business works. I began to paint a picture in my head of how I wanted the shop to look, what price/brands/designers would work in that environment and, most importantly, what customer this would appeal to. So now, when sourcing new brands, everything has to fit the look, price, quality etc.

WHAT STYLES CAN WE LOOK FORWARD TO FOR AW13? WE HEARD A RUMOR YOU WERE INTRODUCING CLOTHES TO THE STORES AS WELL; HOW DID THAT COME ABOUT? AW13 styling has something for everyone.

From very sporty platforms and wedges, to striking, pointed pumps. Key colours are navy, ruby, green and grey. Yes, we are doing a new clothes line and it’s all very exciting. We’ve

actually been approached many times before, but I resisted as I didn’t want us to lose focus. But other shoe shops like LK Bennett and Hobbs have done it very successfully. So far there’s been a great reaction, so watch this space.

WHAT MADE YOU SETTLE IN YOUR PRIMROSE HILL AND UPPER STREET LOCATIONS? When we first opened in Primrose Hill, the area certainly wasn’t what it is today!

Although over the years, it has become more trendy and affluent, I still believe it retains a unique charm. We decided on Upper Street after our lease in Highgate came to an end. It was a massive step; the shop was larger, the area more of a real high street and the rent much higher! However, when I first saw the space, I knew straight away it was right. Islington has also changed, but it still has a quirky, trendy feel to it. There is always a buzz here.

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KEEP WATCH

Elegant but not overwrought, the 302 Series chronograph by young Brit brand Uniform Wares is not just a thing of beauty – beneath its handsome surface lies a Swiss-made, 23-jewel mechanism that measures time to an accuracy of 1/10th of a second.

Available in a variety of brushed steel finishes. £620, available at oki-ni.com

ZIG-ZAG WANDERER

Burberry remains British fashion’s greatest global ambassador, and this silk and wool jumper is a fine reminder of the brand’s talent for blending classic styles with a sharp contemporary aesthetic. £695; mrporter.com

GREAT EXPLORATIONS This autumn sees high street institution John Lewis unveil something unexpectedly exciting: its own line of menswear, inspired by no less intrepid a soul than Scott of the Antarctic.

Expect contemporary heritage pieces in classic fabrics - sourced, for the most part, from the best textile producers in Britain.

Westfield Stratford City, E20; johnlewis.com

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We love how YMC strikes a delicate balance between classic, careless bohemianism and a more modern and graphic exactitude. This shirt is no exception: immediately eye-catching but not in-your-face. £125, 23 Hanbury Street, E1; youmustcreate.com

Ladder laces, brass detailing, workwear heft and a ‘night prowler’ edge: these monkey boots tick boxes we didn’t even know we had. The first-glimpsed fruit of a soon-tobe-launched collaboration between London designer du jour Lou Dalton and heritage footwear brand Grenson, they won’t stay in the shops long. Keep your eyes peeled… £TBA, loudalton.com 33

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Make the most of Halloween with Biscuiteers’ Wicked Witch biscuit card. And guess what?

It’s wickedly delicious too. £9; biscuiteers.com

ON A MISSION’S TOP TIPS FOR GHOULISH GAMES AND ACTIVITIES • Who Dares, Wins - Create your own, slightly lower-tech version of these old fairground booths. Cut a fist-sized hole in the top of a cardboard box and fill with water crystals; when hydrated they feel exactly like eyeballs. Or try stuffing a surgical glove with flour to create a severed hand for a real ghoulish fright!

• Unlucky Dip - Buy a packet of red Gelli Baff instant goo and fill a container with it along with some cooked spaghetti and treat-sized sweets and chocolates.

• Ghost Train - Create your own ghost train experience by setting a trail around the house or garden with rope. Enlist some helpers to brush the blindfolded brave with feathers, throw cornflakes at them and even squirt them with water to a ghostly soundtrack.

• Beastly Bobbing - A very simple twist on the traditional favourite of bobbing for apples. Add red food colouring to the water and sprinkle a couple of packets of Angel Delight over the surface for a more ‘disgusting’ experience.

Hannah Swain runs On a Mission, which hosts parties for children and adults. On a Mission parties use code-cracking, sensory and logic clues (with a bit of technology thrown in) to create unique experiences for party-goers. onamissionltd.com

ROLL WITH IT

Taking inspiration from the Scandinavian wilderness, luxury British children’s brand Hibou Home has launched this beautiful ‘into the wild’ print, a sweet and subtle pattern that’s perfect for children of all ages and tastes. £70 per roll, hibouhome.com

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HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGY? MAGIC KINGDOM

Add a little magic to your child’s bedroom with one of these limited edition prints from the Printorium. Created by the graphic designers from the Harry Potter movies, each showcases original designs used in the films, from the Marauder’s Map to Weasley’s Skiving Snackbox. theprintorium.com

Remember these light-up lamps from your childhood? White Rabbit England bring new vigour to the magical lanterns we all used to love. As well as the classic toadstool and cottage, the sisters who founded the company have expanded the selection to include white fine bone china animals; there’s an owl and a rabbit, but if your little one loves dogs, he’ll like having this illuminated terrier stand guard at bedtime. £78; whiterabbitengland.com

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ABOARD State-funded boarding schools are back in fashion with Eton’s headmaster leading the way, reports Amanda Constance

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he English boarding school. For many, it’s a term that conjures up Dickensian institutions where the upper classes send their offspring to be trussed up in top hats and tails, deprived of love and decent food, before they are released, years later, to run the country. Tony Little wouldn’t agree. The headmaster of Eton College is a vociferous advocate of a form of schooling that many regard as archaic.

He believes that boarding encourages the development of both self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Though few would dispute that an Eton education is the best money can buy, the money in question is an awful lot, with basic annual fees coming in at more than £32,000. But Little believes state-funded boarding schools can deliver much of what Eton can – and for far less money.

To that end, he is currently in talks with ministers about the creation of a national network of state boarding schools. ‘In Britain, we have an internationally recognized approach to education through boarding. In the state sector, it has only been in the last year or so that there has been a growing realisation of how well this can work for young people.

‘I think we would benefit nationally from having a good quality boarding network across the country, close to where young people live. With such a network, there’s a good chance exam results would go up.’ At present, there are 34 state boarding schools in Britain. The buzz about opening more can be seen in the marked rise in applications for boarding status from academies, educational charities and free schools. In the first four months of 2013, the State Boarding Schools’ Association (SBSA) said it had received more than 20 applications from those interested in opening new institutions. This compares

with just one application a year in the past five years. These new schools differ from traditional fee-paying boarding schools by charging only the cost of boarding, reducing the demands on parents’ bank accounts from an average of £30k a year to a more manageable £10k.

According to Janette Wallis, senior editor of the Good Schools Guide, the recession is forcing cash-strapped parents to shop around and many of them ‘feel there are better state

There is a recognition that boarding has changed dramatically from the days of ‘fagging’ and flogging opportunities available than in the past’. Ten thousand a year is still a substantial outlay, but it often cancels out childcare costs.

There is also a recognition that boarding has changed dramatically from the days of

‘fagging’ and flogging. The new, modern institutions take pastoral care as seriously as academic achievement and most offer weekly boarding. And this arrangement can work well for 21st century families.

Hillary Moriarty, director of the Boarding Schools’ Association, suggests that changes to parents’ working lives have increased the appeal of boarding. ‘It is an attractive proposition for many families, particularly if mum and dad both work. It creates the idea of “On Monday we all go to work, see you on Friday.” If you’re on a train at 7am, get home at 7.30 or 8pm, there’s very little time for the kind of ideal vision of family life that we had 30 years ago.’

Three academies opened boarding facilities last year, with five more announcing plans to do the same. The Wellington Academy in Tidworth, Wiltshire, sponsored by the £30,000-a-year Wellington College, also offered boarding places to 100 pupils in 2012, while Durand Academy in Stockwell, south London, has plans to open a £17m ‘Eton of the state sector’ for 600 inner-city pupils in the village of Stedham, West Sussex.

And next September, Eton will open Holyport College, the first free school sponsored by and modelled on Eton, in the village of Holyport, near Maidenhead, Berkshire. Eight miles away from Eton itself, it will eventually take 225 boarders and 275 day pupils, who will use many of Eton’s facilities, including its magnificent sports grounds.

Not surprisingly, more than 700 families have registered their children – even though some are only two years old. ‘If I could bottle it, what I want to come out of Holyport is exactly what I see here [at Eton],’ says Tony Little. ‘Young people coming out with this sense of self - worth who are going to be engaged citizens, who believe in the realm of the possible, who roll up their sleeves and get things done.’

For more information visit sbsa.org.uk

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EDIT COOL CUTS The creative team over at Radio Salon have proved their cutting-edge credentials yet again with their Andy Warhol/Super 8 stills-inspired looks. Led

by Corrado Tevere, the collection is the salon’s second, drawing on the artist’s screen tests during the 1960s, in which he interviewed musicians, celebrities and socialites of the era. Undone textures and washed out colouring with simplistic styling are the key to these cool cuts.

93-97 Redchurch Street, E2; radiohairsalon.com

IN HEALTH FRUITBROO Forget peppermint tea. As lovely as it is, it’s not nearly as yummy as these brand new fruitflavoured brews made from real fruit juices, herbs and spices. With flavours ranging from banana and coconut to elderflower and lime, these caffeine-free varieties are a must-buy for Autumn, especially if you’re trying to curb an unhealthy coffee addiction. Seeing as your daily cappuccino is also surprisingly calorie-laden, those on a weight-loss diet or a new season health-kick can enjoy a low-calorie (a mere 15 to be precise), non-fat beverage as a satisfying alternative and they’re 100% natural. £2.25, available at Sainsburys

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CINETIC LIFT EXPERT An alternative to cosmetic surgery, this exclusive procedure combines micro-currents, ultrasound and LED futuristic technologies to reduce crow’s feet and fine lines and boost radiance.

Tailored to individual skin concerns, you can expect visible results after just one treatment.

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1. Urban Veda Purifying Daily Facial Wash with Orange, £7.99; urbanveda.co.uk 2. Dr. Renaud Lime Purifying Concentrate, £24.95; drrenaud.co.uk 3. Ole Henrikson Truth Serum Collagen Booster with Vitamin C, £71; selfridges.com

Pushing the boundaries in exercise, Sophie Pittaway’s new studio aims to take students on a ‘rollercoaster of vigour and repose’, all the while burning maximum calories. A great way to mix stretching with more hardcore cardio, the focus is on short, sharp bursts of high-intensity but low-impact exercises.

There’s a boxing ring for Kick classes, Kickasana (a fusion of Thai boxing and martial arts with yoga, ballet and dance), traditional yoga or the Kick 4 x 4 classes – circuit training with a boxing twist and the mother of all workouts. Gymbunnies, step AWAY from the treadmill and prepare to SWEAT. Arch 2, 274 Richmond Road, E8; kickstudio.co.uk

ASK FOR? Oxygen Infusion Facial WHERE? Karidis Clinic THE LOWDOWN Wow. This facial treatment uses a high pressured oxygen delivery system that pushes light molecules of hyaluronic acid into the deeper layers of the skin and feels, literally, like a breath of fresh air; a host of boosters such as vitamins A, C and E can also be added for cellular repair. Using Intraceuticals products, pressurised oxygen (which feels amazing) is applied to the face, aiding delivery of of age-defying actives to the deeper dermis layers. Throw in antioxidants or a botanical brightener (a plant-based equivalent to Botox called Atoxelene) for additional oomph, depending on your skin’s needs - or if you’re prone to blemishes, acne or redness, combine with the Clarity support product. The great thing about this facial is that it can be used around the eyes (an area lasers can’t touch), so you can smooth out fine lines and get a little eyebrow lift while you’re at it. The facial doesn’t tackle the neck, so it’s ideal for clients in their 30s, ironing out beginner wrinkles completely. The advanced products lock in hydration so for the first hour or so afterwards, your skin feels plump and firm beyond belief.

Six sessions are recommended and you can go as often as once a week. The result is, in a word, astonishing.

From £125, Karidis Clinic, Hospital Of St John & St Elizabeth, 60 Grove End Road, NW8; karidis.co.uk

MIRROR MIRROR

Full of exotic charm, and depicting a pretty flamingo, we love this vintage-style compact mirror by Wild and Wolf. A perfect little gift, or pop it in your clutch/ hangbag and you can check your pout and peepers on the run. There’s also a sparky selection of wash bags in the collection too. £9.95, available from Gill Wing, 194-195 Upper Street, N1; allgoodgifts.co.uk

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I’m only here for an initial consultation, but Francesca is immediately able to predict what spinal adjustments she would make going forward, based on an assessment of my posture (normally she would x-ray my spine). It seems my pelvis is slightly uneven and has caused some imbalance in my upper back, which has led to weakness and sensitivity in the shoulder muscles. Francesca recommends yoga to redress the imbalance, although (because I find some yoga postures much harder than the regular person, probably as a result of the aforementioned imbalance) she also suggests taking up a treatment plan to identify weak spots and work to lengthen the muscles while restoring an optimal range of motion. As well as chiropractic services, both clinics also offer podiatry and chiropody, acupuncture, herbal remedies and a vast range of massage and homeopathic therapies. There’s even a handy bike rack in reception for avid City cyclists.

Conditions treated: Chiropractic can help with a variety of conditions including: • Back pain • Neck pain • Neck related headaches • Prevention of migraines • Frozen shoulder • Tennis elbow • Hip and knee pain • General joints aches & pains

OPEN DAY: Head to the clinics on 16 October for an open day of taster sessions and mini-massages.

15 Prebend Street, N1; islington-chiropractic.co.uk 178 Goswell Road, EC1; clerkenwellbeing.co.uk

We offer: • Chiropractic • Acupunture • Massage Therapies • Chiropody Podiatry • Homeopathy • Nutrition • Psychotherapy Other therapies available at the clinic can help with a wide range of health conditions including: Nutritional imbalances and digestive disorders, Foot health such as ingrowing toe nails, fungal conditions, corns, verrucas & flat feet. Stresses of modern living including anxiety, depression, addictions and self-esteem issues.

Clerkenwell Clinic 178 Goswell Road Clerkenwell EC1V 7DT Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm Sat 9am-1pm-Sun 10am-2pm Islington Clinic 15 Prebend Street, Islington N1 8PQ Mon-Fri 8am to 7pm-Sat 9am -1pm

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GOT BEEF? HACHÉ 24 Inverness Street, NW1 & 147-149 Curtain Road, EC2 hacheburgers.com This small but growing chain of ‘burger connoisseurs’ offers a huge range of Scotch steak creations, from the ‘Bavarian’ (with smoked cheese and caramelised onions) to the ‘All-day Breakfast’ (with bacon, Portobello mushroom and a fried egg).

Price of a cheesburger: £8.95 BEST FOR? Choice: the menu even has three veggie burgers.

DIRTY BURGER 78 Highgate Road, NW5 eatdirtyburger.com The people behind Dirty Burger (who are also behind Pizza East) don’t make a song and dance about it, they just make amazing cheeseburgers. The menu is short and sweet and the ethos unpretentious: just turn up and tuck in.

Price of a cheesburger: £5.50 BEST FOR? A spontaneous stop-off.

TOMMI’S BURGER JOINT 30 Thayer Street, W1U burgerjoint.co.uk Tommi’s is like a little slice of the USA right here in London. Success as a pop-up led to this more permanent Marylebone outpost – and the burgers are as generously proportioned as the restaurant is dinky.

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MOTHER FLIPPER KERB Food Market, King’s Boulevard, N1C motherflipperburgers.com Already legendary among devotees of the capital’s burgeoning street food scene, Mother Flipper serve up a bunch of inspired burger creations from their ramshackle market stall – and have won some major fans among the culinary cognoscenti.

Price of a cheeseburger: £5 BEST FOR? Great value and quality.

BYRON Various Addresses byronhamburgers.com One of the first proponents of a better quality burger, Byron launched in 2007 and now has restaurants across the UK. The company’s size may have ballooned, but its fare remains simple, squishy and delicious.

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THE ADVISORY 161 Mare Street, E8 facebook.com/advisoryhackney The first dedicated burger joint in Hackney, this place opened a few months back and served so many customers that at one point they ran out of brioche buns. Equally famed for their indulgent Canadian poutine.

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POSH BANGER BOYS 8 Stoney Street, SE1 Snugly ensconced in a converted railway arch, Posh Banger Boys take a short menu and streamlined list of ultra-fresh toppings and send gobsmacked punters

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Price of a cheeseburger: £5 BEST FOR? Impressing friends with a ‘hidden gem’.

THE HAPPENSTANCE 1a Ludgate Hill, EC4M thehappenstancebar.co.uk Not strictly a burger joint, but this City establishment’s burger bar has won a lot of plaudits – and it’s not hard to see why. Try the roasted teriyaki Atlantic salmon burger and discover why the Happenstance has the Square Mile drooling.

Price of a cheeseburger: £9.95 BEST FOR? A burger that’s a little more elegant – and inventive.

LUCKY CHIP The Sebright Arms, 31-35 Coate Street, E2 & Netil Market, Westgate Street, E8 luckychipuk.com A cult favourite on the cusp of the big-time, Lucky Chip has Hackney hipsters dragging their hungover heads out of bed each weekend to slouch down to Netil Market and get their hands on the goods. Greasy, sloppy and absolutely delicious, this street food favourite is here to stay.

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SLABS 19 New Cavendish Street, W1G slabslondon.com This family-owned restaurant does a fine line in specialist burgers (among other things), including prime Japanese Wagyu beef and lobster varieties – and don’t forget the mini sliders. Last orders aren’t until 11pm, either, so it’s perfect for an ‘elite meat’ fix after a late one at the office.

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In the late 18th century, the area around Barbican was regarded as the gin capital of the world - which explains the name of Gin Lane, for one thing. And here’s a littleknown gin fact for you: in the 1750s, Londoners drank an astounding 11 million gallons of gin per year.

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The supper club returns this month, teaming up with Dalston’s newest hot spot, Jones & Sons, for a Latin American-inspired feast.

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The story of Euphorium bakery began when a simple store opened on Islington’s Upper Street way back in 1999. At that time, the baking revolution was in its infancy and Euphorium was among the first to reintroduce the notion of top quality goods made fresh each and every day.

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There are definitely rules to which you can adhere when putting on a pop-up. Whether you’re creating as much chaos as possible or keeping it sophisticated, take note of the following: 1. Keep it in the family. Rope in mums, friends’ mums, mates and more mates. You know you can trust them to make sure everyone is looked after.

2. Ensure your corner shop (as well as your freezer) is well stocked with ice. You can never have enough, whatever the season.

3. It’s better to overfeed than to underfeed: no one should go home hungry. I always offer seconds if there’s enough.

4. Feed your staff. No one’s pleasant when they’re hungry.

5. Make sure you always include a rich chocolate dessert option. Who can pass on a good sweet?

6. No bright lights. Keep things candle-lit.

7. Kill the curfew; you don’t want to be kicking people out early.

8. Do it differently. Offer a bit of the unexpected, whether it’s a twist on a classic dish, a surprise performance or an unusual setting or theme.

9. Catch it on camera - people love to see pictures or footage from the night.

10. Ensure it’s not a closed shop.

Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the experience.

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OYSTER SEASON AT GOW’S

I don’t claim to be an oyster aficionado; in fact, I’d only tried the aphrodisiacs once before this and it hadn’t gone well. Despite this unfortunate initiation and the fact that I was unaware that raw oysters are alive when you eat them, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience – although I must admit to preferring the cooked variety. The Oysters Kilpatrick and the Tempura Oysters were both heavenly and we even came up with a name for the chef’s new oyster dish: The Royster.

Try asking for it when you go… Catherine Hales Gow’s Restaurant, 81 Old Broad Street, EC2; ballsbrothers.co.uk

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• Scottish salmon ceviche with chilli, red onions, sweet potato puree and garden radishes • Sautéed foie gras with grilled quail, pomegranate and orange salad • Cornish John Dory, monkfish & red mullet with fresh borlotti beans, truffled leeks, cauliflower puree and lemon vinaigrette • Aged Scotch fillet steak with braised cheeks, wild mushrooms, baby spinach, truffle mashed potatoes and Madeira jus • Selection of sorbets • Selection of desserts 42 Gloucester Avenue, NW1; restaurant-michaelnadra.co.uk

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FOOD REVIEW ANGLER

DANIEL IVOR TESTS THE WATER AT SOUTH PLACE HOTEL’S ACCLAIMED FISH RESTAURANT

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he City is replete with dining ‘destinations’, and Angler – the restaurant perched on the seventh floor of the swanky South Place Hotel – offers an elegant experience that’s easily the equal (and in many instances the superior) of its rivals in the Square Mile.

A French fish restaurant where, on warmer days guests can dine al fresco on a magnificent terrace where potted olive trees, lavender and herb plantings fill the air with the fragrance of the Mediterranean. Those inside the restaurant are similarly spoiled by the architect-designed glass roof that ensures every drop of sunlight is captured and diffused about the room. Nonetheless, this remains the heart of the City, and the Gherkin towers serenely over the sunset skyline. Angler offers a set menu with the usual play of soup (minted broad bean), terrines (ray wing and salmon) and salad for starters as well as various fish mains.

My partner opted for crab and watermelon salad, crab bonbons and lime curd followed by a Cornish fish stew simmering with mussels, prawns, salmon and monkfish.

The latter was accompanied by saffronbraised potatoes and chard delicately arranged within a silvery bowl. I indulged in the a la carte selection, choosing a wellseasoned yellowfin tuna tartare with lime and chilli and a delicious Cornish cod over wilted gem lettuce, peas and basil. Other mains on the menu included Dover sole, turbot, halibut, wild bass and lobster – as well as various crustacea, oysters and caviar.

Dessert called for sorbets (lemon, passion fruit and apricot) with raspberry jam purée and dried raspberries. My partner’s almond macaroons with blood peach and raspberry were just as fantastic. The East End has come a long way from fish and chips in newspaper.

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ALEXANDRA JONES BOOZES IT UP AT COCKTAIL CAVERN, PUBLIC HOUSE

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’ve been woken by a sound so grating that it feels as if the world’s tiniest but most effective fog horn has been erected just inside my ear canal. The shock of it starts me straight out of bed. Standing, as I am now, dazed in the middle of my room, I notice two things. 1) I am wearing the same clothes I wore to dinner last night, jacket included and 2) I am ruinously hung over. I also have an ominous message on my phone: ‘I blame it on the devil thimbles.’

Public House has long been a favourite of mine. When I have friends new in town it is where I take them because it is the kind of place they expect a person who has lived in the area for five years to know about.

It is stylish and warm and makes you feel like you actually want to, you know, spend time there. It has charm, like Cheers, but for

people who work in media (alright, people like me who shudder at the thought of the B@1 down the road or the student pub round the corner). It is grown-up fun.

Though that’s not to say that things don’t get silly sometimes.

The starters (we had scallops with pancetta and pea puree and Dorset snails with broccoli, garlic and tarragon butter) were punctual and picked by our waiter.

Might sound oddly informal, but the three of us, my friend, the waiter and I, chatted and he got the gist of what we wanted. The snails were a delight, earthy, soft and garlicky and the scallops well cooked, though slightly overpowered by the pancetta, of which there was a generous portion. Our mains, again a surprise,were piping hot and prompt. The sea bass came complete with crispy golden skin and the duck was just the right amount of pink. Served with a sweet and punchy orange sauce that cut through the rich meat, it was bold, tangy, comfort food heaven. The desserts came with accompanying cocktails, delicious and deadly in equal measure (the ‘devil thimbles’ of my friend’s text). It’s hard to say when we tipped from pleasantly sozzled to totally trashed, but then it always is with Public House. It is the kind of place that comes into its own at Christmas (I’ve had a sneak peak at their menu and it looks like a glutton’s ruin) when it is acceptable, expected even, to be sucked in by the rosy glow of good food and one drink too many.

Until then, go, just don’t expect anyone’s sympathy the next day. 54 Islington Park Street, N1; boutiquepubs.com 49

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HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME AT THE N1 CENTRE THIS HALF TERM COMING TO ISLINGTON

Ahoy me hearties! Discover a pirate’s paradise at the N1 Centre on 1st November when an inflatable 50ft whale and some sea-faring friends are marooned in the central piazza from 11am-3pm.

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Lynne Glover, N1 Centre Manager said We thought we’d push the boat out for the school holidays this November, so kids are certainly in for a whale of a time this half term! If you fancy a life on the ocean wave and some free chocolate coins as treasure to take home, sail on down to the N1 Centre and join us.

Follow us into the whale’s belly, where a stunning seascape is revealed. Once inside, meet a shipwrecked pirate and a treasure-hoarding mermaid. Gather round and listen to their enchanting fishy-tales.

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Hungry pirates can enjoy a fishy feast at wagamama Islington. Tuck-in to delicious Japanese-inspired cod cubes with rice and vegetables, or enjoy the mini grilled fish noodle dish. Perfect for little pirate appetites, the children’s menu is available from just £3.15

The fun doesn’t stop there! Check out one of Vue

Cinema Islington’s latest releases. Catch up with Disney’s ‘Thor: The Dark World’, showing in 3D and including the voice of Snoop Dogg. From the makers of Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda, ‘Turbo’ is a high-velocity 3D comedy about an underdog snail who kicks into overdrive when he miraculously attains the power of super-speed. Don’t hang around, book your seats today!

Make your half term one to remember with the N1 Centre Islington.

* For further information visit www.n1islington.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/n1shoppingcentreislington or tweet with us @n1centre.

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FOOD REVIEW HIGHBURY BARN

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he Highbury Barn Pub has been a local favourite for 270 years. Its history is reflected in the architecture of the building, with its beautiful brick facade and beams criss-crossing the ceiling inside. The a la Carte menu left us spoilt for choice, but I eventually settled on the chicken liver paté with pear chutney and toasted brioche, while my companion opted for fresh sweet potato soup with crusty bread. My paté was creamy and rich and served in such a liberal portion I had to ask for more brioche. The restaurant has a wonderfully intimate feel, and the understated and tasteful decor was a lovely accompaniment to our meal.

There was also no clash between the modern interior and the antique exterior; instead, the polished wood and muted colour palette inside appeared to pay homage to the building’s rich history, and gelled well with the existing aesthetic. For our main course we decided to go the route of pub classics (the best pub food is always about the best quality ingredients, simply prepared), so for me it was the beer-battered line-caught cod served with hand-cut chips and crushed minted peas, while my companion chose the 31-day matured sirloin of beef served with hand-cut chips, homemade onion rings, roasted cherry tomatoes and Portobello mushroom. The portions were generous to say the least – to say the most, they were epic – and it was with relish that I tucked into my gargantuan main. The cod was wonderfully flaky and fresh tasting; the batter, which has to be crispy, did not disappoint. Both my companion and I agreed that the thick hand-cut chips were far superior to the usual skinny offering found in pubs. The steak was juicy and full of flavour, not at all tough to cut with very little fat to it. My only criticism (and it isn’t much of one) is that by the end of our mains we were defeated. Contented and full, dessert was a mere dream. If fish and chips and steak are the best way to judge pub food, then Highbury Barn passes with flying colours – the portions provided are fabulously generous and the standard of the food incredibly high, especially considering the reasonable prices. 26 Highbury Park, N5; thehighburybarnpub.co.uk

NEW STREET GRILL

EMMA GOODE ON THE CITY RESTAURANT THAT HAS MEAT FREAKS GOING GAGA rriving at New Street Grill, you can only envy the City boys and girls who have this on their doorstep. Situated in what’s believed to be the oldest surviving warehouse in the City, the decor is a stunning mix of modern industrial and more historic styles. The menu is similarly impressive, prompting a lot of ‘Ooh’ moments as we nibbled on sourdough bread and scoured a long list of tempting dishes.

Aged, grass-fed, corn-fed, large, not-solarge… this is carnivore heaven.

Decisions finally made, my partner started with oysters while I chose a lobster cocktail, each dish accompanied by a glass of champagne. When Head Sommelier Virgile Degrez woke on the morning of our visit, he probably didn’t realise quite what a challenge lay ahead. As he led us through

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I, however, have never been much of a wine drinker… would Degrez succeed in converting me where so many others had failed? In short, yes, he would.

We sampled wines from Europe, Asia and the New World and, by the time we reached our journey’s end, my partner had a wine soulmate. Meanwhile, our steaks arrived, a fillet for me and sirloin for my partner – both 28-day dry-aged and complemented by an indulgent quota of carbs in the form of mac ’n’ cheese and triple-cooked chips. Melt-in-yourmouth tender, accompanied by a perfect Bordelaise sauce, the meat was superb: clearly, New Street Grill has chosen its suppliers well, and understands how to get the best out of each cut.

For me, dessert had to be the enticing marriage of salted caramel ice cream and chocolate sauce. A wise choice, as it turned out, with the perfect ratio of salt to sweet and a luxurious topping that had me in raptures. Not wanting the night to end, we plumped for some post-prandial drinks on the terrace of the Old Bengal Bar next door, where we felt we were sitting in a kind of stylish cocoon at the very heart of the City.

New Street is fortunate to have an array of recent establishments offering some of the finest drinks and dining in the capital and New Street Grill has a strong claim to be first among them.

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ENJOY SOME THOROUGHLY BRITISH FARE WITH THE RECIPES FROM THE GILBERT SCOTT BOOK OF BRITISH FOOD, BY CHEF MARCUS WAREING

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INGREDIENTS

Quail Mulligatawny

25g butter  2 onions, peeled and chopped  1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated  2 tbsp mild curry powder  2 tbsp plain flour  300ml chicken stock 1 x 400ml tin coconut milk 100g peeled sweet potato, cut into into 1cm dice  50g Puy lentils, cooked QUAILS  1 litre chicken stock  1/4 bunch of thyme, tied together with string  3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly smashed  4 quails  2 tbsp vegetable oil  25g unsalted butter  sea salt and freshly ground black pepper GARNISH  4 onion rings, breadcrumbed and deep-fried  to garnish, leaves from a small bunch of coriander, chopped

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Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onions and apple with a pinch of salt. Cook, without colouring, for 3–4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the curry powder and flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring well. Pour in the stock and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to remove the sediment. Simmer for 2 minutes, then pass through a fine sieve into a saucepan. Add the coconut milk and sweet potato and simmer for 10 minutes, until the sweet potato is cooked and the soup is thick. Add the cooked lentils, heat through and season to taste.

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While the soup is simmering, prepare the quails. Place the chicken stock, thyme and garlic in a pan over a moderate heat and bring to a simmer. Add the quails and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove the quails with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. When cool enough to handle, use a sharp knife to carefully cut the quail breasts away from the bone in one piece, and take the legs off.

Heat a frying pan until hot, then add the oil and butter. Once the butter is foaming, season the quail breasts and legs and place them, skin-side down, in the pan. Fry for 3–5 minutes, until there is moderate resistance when the thickest part of the breast is squeezed (or until completely cooked through and firm if you prefer) and the legs are crisp. Remove the quail pieces from the pan and leave to rest in a warm place.

To serve, spoon lentils and sweet potato into the bottom of each dish and place the quail legs on top followed by the quail breasts. Ladle over the soup. Garnish each serving with a deepfried onion ring and chopped coriander.

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Recipes taken from The Gilbert Scott Book of British Food by Marcus Wareing, £25, Bantam Press.

Photography by Sergio Coimbra

Kendal Mint Cake Choc Ice INGREDIENTS

Ice Cream  300ml milk  300ml double cream  25g honey  1/2 x 400g tin condensed milk  Leaves from 25g bunch of mint  20g Kendal Mint Cake, chopped fi nely, plus more to decorate if wanted  100g dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids), broken up

to the length of the tin, leaving an overhang that will cover the ice cream. Place the tins in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes. 

Stir the ice cream mix again, then spoon into the chilled tins. Using a palette knife, smooth the top, ensuring the mix has gone into all corners and edges. Fold the paper overhang on top of the ice cream.

Return to the freezer to freeze solid.

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Cut six parchment paper rectangles 9cm wide and 18cm long. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Using a palette knife, spread a thin layer of chocolate over each paper rectangle.

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One by one, turn the frozen ice cream bars out of the tins and peel off the parchment. Starting 3cm in from the edge of the chocolate, place the side of the ice cream bar on the chocolate, then roll the ice cream over to wrap up in the chocolate-lined paper. Return to the freezer.

When set, carefully peel off the paper and trim the ends using a hot, sharp knife. Garnish the ice cream at the open ends with some microplaned Kendal Mint Cake if you wish.

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Long used by mountaineers for instant energy, Kendal Mint Cake was carried by Sir Edmund Hilary and his team on their first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. We use it at the restaurant in our popular choc ice (an ice cream bar covered in chocolate), where it gives a minty crunch. 

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Make up the ice cream base by mixing all of the ingredients together in a bowl and blending with a stick blender. Pass through a fine sieve, then churn according to your ice cream machine manufacturer’s instructions. Scoop into a chilled stainless steel bowl and fold through the mint cake. Place in the freezer to firm up.

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Thanks to a bold choice of wallpaper, Asa’s room is wrapped in an enchanted blackand-white forest landscape where it’s easy to imagine disappearing for hours into a world of make-believe. Louise has a collection of sewing boxes, picked up from car boot/yard sales, that she uses as side tables and toy boxes throughout the home, and Asa’s book box is a perfect example of her imaginative approach to storage – taking items out of context and reinventing them is a key part of the irreverent aesthetic of this family home.

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he London home of Garth and Louise Jennings resonates with the sound of play and laughter from four lively boys under the age of ten: Oscar, Leo, Casper and Asa. The family walks its own path and encourages self-expression.

Behind the offbeat green front door of the tall Victorian house, the Jennings’ home is in a glorious state of evolution. It is also a glowing example of a family home that captures a spirit of wonder and discovery. Music, storytelling, drawing and design make up Garth and Louise’s work, and it’s immediately evident how their creative interests influence the choice of play of their four young boys.

Each and every wall in the house displays an eclectic collection of much-loved pieces that draws you into the Jennings’ world.

Favourite books and other treasures nestle alongside vintage finds and family photos, each item telling a story and creating a unique family style. Purposeful but not precious, there is a strand of humour that runs through this home from top to bottom.

Framed by a wall of bookshelves, the living room is a relaxed and cosy space in which to curl up and read a book or hang out with the rest of the family and watch a movie. A cornucopia of styles – 1930s armchairs, a collection of graphic contemporary cushions, an elegant vintage chandelier and a huge convex mirror over the mantelpiece – sit happily together. As Asa says, ‘It’s a magical room that is small and cosy. I like hiding away in it. It feels like a forest den.’

The adjoining living room is home to Garth’s piano, ukulele and guitar, and is often used as a music room. Music is a major part of this family’s life, but this is less a space for formal tuition and more one for spontaneous music-making. Large skylights and an extension at the side of the house have opened up the ground-floor space. Retaining the original full-height shutters at the back of the living room provides a grandiose sense of proportion before you step down into the retro-inspired kitchen/dining room.

To add an element of fun, Louise has sourced an eclectic mix of chairs that creates an interesting patchwork of colour and style around the table. Each member of the family naturally gravitates to a different style of chair. For this space, Louise chose a childfriendly Dalsouple rubber flooring that is hard-wearing enough to withstand bike races around the kitchen table. Upstairs, the master bedroom doubles as Garth’s workspace.

An old school desk sits in one corner, and a selection of pictures hangs in a constantly evolving display. In the same manner, frames

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Maverick young designer Lee Broom has topped off a year of professional adulation by unveiling his sleek new retail space and showroom during September’s London Design Festival. The space has been designed by the man himself (of course) and promises to show the complete Lee Broom range of furniture and lighting in a stylish and contemporary environment. Electra House, 95 Rivington Street, EC2A; leebroom.com

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ELLENBOROUGH PARK THE HOTEL Dry stone walls, hedgerows, rabbits fleeing through empty meadows... this ancient house on the original Cheltenham racecourse estate has been beautifully restored so as to reflect its long history, which dates back to the 16th century. Formerly a school for girls, in 2008 it was turned into a hotel – and it’s a great spot, sitting at the highest point in the Cotswolds hill range. The location is ideal for hikes and walking trips; beyond the hotel gardens lies the rolling Gloucestershire countryside, while to the northeast you can see the summit, views and wildflowers of Cleeve Hill.

THE ROOM There are 60 bedrooms in total, including ‘traditional’, ‘classic’, ‘luxury’ and ‘tower’ varieties, plus four suites. There are dogfriendly rooms available in the modern outbuildings, though sticklers for history will surely prefer to stay in the main house, where rooms even contain Tudor-style, wood-clad lavatories. Our bed was a presidential fourposter; other features of the room included a sprawling view, flat-screen television and gloriously open, spacious, marble-bedecked bathroom with double sink, double shower, roll-top bath and Penhaligon smellies. From

about clinking silver platters and wheeling trolleys laden with interesting cheeses.

Wood-panelled walls can be overbearing and stuffy, but this was a more romantic, low-lit affair and the food was of an experimental bent. A cooked and continental breakfast is also served here, while you can head to the more casual brasserie for something less formal. the comfort of the tub you can look out over the gardens, where butterflies dance and horses nicker in their paddocks.

THE SPA Ellenborough Park is a spa hotel, so there is of course a Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna alongside an impressive roll-call of treatments. If it’s serenity you seek, you can indulge in various spa packages and experiences, while there are also special treatments for bridal parties – the hotel is a popular wedding venue. I trialled the new Ila massage, which soothed and invigorated in equal measure. Another major selling point is the hotel’s outdoor pool, heated to a cosy 31 degrees all year round; given the right weather, you could almost be sojourning at a Tuscan villa.

THE RESTAURANT We partook of a few cocktails amid the hanging tapestries and antique chandeliers of the hotel’s lounge bar, while several of the house’s former residents (or their portraits, at least) looked on. We were then led to the the Beaufort Dining Room – an exemplary gourmet restaurant – where we were well looked after by a team of staff that buzzed

WINTER SPECIAL Distilling as it does the best of Old England, Christmas at Ellenborough Park must be magical - so the hotel’s yuletide offer is one worth investigating. Guests arriving on Christmas Eve can enjoy afternoon tea in the Great Hall, a champagne and canapé reception accompanied by a professional harpist, a four course dinner in the Beaufort Dining Room plus mulled wine and mince pies afterwards. Christmas Day sees a special Christmas breakfast served, then champagne followed by a traditional Christmas lunch and a buffet in the evening.

Which leaves just a leisurely breakfast on Boxing Day before departing - a snip at £1250 for a traditional room (based on two adults sharing).

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reenwood Grange is idyllically set at the heart of Thomas Hardy country, just a brief drive from the Jurassic Coast and home to some of the UK’s most beautiful beaches.

It’s a fantastic location – but even if you’re not looking to explore the area there’s ample entertainment at the Grange itself. It’s a converted farm that offers 16 holiday cottages on a spacious, green site and we stayed in one of a series of small but cosy two-bedroom cottages located around a central courtyard and backing onto a large lawn. Within seconds of arriving, our children have vanished, having sniffed out an entire play field complete with swings, trampoline and a

marvellous yurt filled with toys beyond their wildest dreams. They emerge in full fancy dress to stroke the friendly Shetland ponies that live at the end of the field – all this before we’ve even found the pool. Yes, there’s an indoor pool here, perfect for a morning dip before you head to the beach or clever compensation for a rainy day. A day trip to the startlingly beautiful Lulworth Cove saw us return with a seafood feast to eat at home – hurrah for our wellequipped kitchen and the Grange’s own herb garden (there are also chickens and a beehive on site). Later we spotted our neighbours in one of the bigger houses preparing for a party and made a mental note of what a fantastic location this would be for a landmark birthday party or similar.

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e are shown to a room named Old Spot and find personalised pigshaped biscuits on our pillows. Why? This is The Pig, of course, the New Forest country house hotel that has become so popular that it’s spawned a second piglet nearby and is soon to open another two hoggish hotels further afield. Technically this is not a family destination – it’s more of a foodie place with its own kitchen garden, smoke house and resident quails, pigs and chickens, as well as a philosophy of foraging and sourcing all its ingredients from a 25 mile radius. But of the 26 delightful bedrooms, two are

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family rooms and if you can bag yourself one of them, your children will be in for a treat. Squeals of delight erupt from the kids when they find not only a bunk bed but also a television in their room, but they’re easily persuaded to leave it when outside there are real pigs to marvel at and a supersized swing on the lawn. This is a stylish outpost for urbanites chasing the rural idyll, all tasteful shades of green and grey and a dining room that’s full of plants, herbs in pots, colourful Spanish tiles and views over the vast lawn where children can play croquet while you take advantage of the fantastic menu (more pig here: we order a Bath Tap pig’s cheek, Hampshire chorizo and pulled pork toast, alongside a designated menu for ‘piglets’). The restaurant is the main attraction – the place describes itself as ‘really a restaurant with rooms’ – so be prepared for a feast.

• The Pig, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QL • 0845 779 494 • thepighotel.com

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hese may be forest cabins but there’s nothing spartan about them. This is Hampshire’s Blackwood Forest, the newest site for Forest Holidays (a mere 50 miles from London) and its stylish wooden cabins are sensitively spread through the forest without blighting the landscape even slightly. And what a landscape it is – the forest is so beautiful that it looks almost unreal, like an Apple screensaver,

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as hazy shafts of sunlight find their way through the dense tree canopy, all intense shades of brown and green. The site is owned by the Forestry Commission and characterised by a nature-loving philosophy, so while the facilities in our cabin are luxe and high tech (a hot tub, underfloor heating, audio-visual technology so fancy it defeated us… did we mention the hot tub?), eco credentials remain intact via recycling and forest ranger-led nature walks.

Our urban children switch happily between den-building and the ever-ready hot tub while we fail to get used to the extreme beauty of the view from our terrace. Not that there’s nothing to do: we brought our bikes with us (though you can easily hire them) and set off on one of the signposted forest trails, handily punctuated with fitness stops, which took us through kilometres of lush scenery and back to the Forest Retreat. This is the hub of the site, stocked with everything you could need from disposable barbecues for the terrace (plus marshmallows) to local meats and kitchen staples, alongside a pizza restaurant that will even deliver to your cabin. The Forest Holiday is a real outdoorsy experience, providing all the creature comforts you could possibly want whilst still letting you get right up close and personal with nature.

Larkwhistle Farm Road, Micheldever Winchester Hampshire SO21 3BG; forestholidays.co.uk

One word: Qbot. This is Legoland’s admittedly feudal system whereby you can pay to jump the queues, and you absolutely need to buy it if you don’t want to spend your entire day waiting. Love it or hate it, Legoland is undeniably an experience and at only 45 minutes away, it’s perfect for a day out from London. While many of the rides are truly memorable, such as the recently revamped fairy tale brook, the amazing submarine ride with real (not just Lego) fish and the all-new Duplo splash safari, so, unfortunately, are the queues.

Legoland is almost too popular for its own good and no wonder, because nobody could fail to love it. Just remember your Qbot.

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t’s a rare thing, glamour. I never really know when it is going to strike. I say this because we were staying in a log cabin with no electricity or mains water, no internet or coffee gadgets and none of the standard cues of twenty-first century luxury.

The kids didn’t even have their iPads or any of their toys. Instead, they’d spent most of the previous evening running up and rolling down the mountainside until they were exhausted, and then one by one we’d fallen asleep telling stories around the fire.

And it was glamorous. The Dolomites, the mountain range in Northern Italy where the cabin lies, are a pristine wilderness – think Heidi, but with Michelin starred restaurants and you’ve got it. The alpine slopes were in their summer glory, a mass of flowers and cascading streams – quite the setting – and the log cabin itself, despite lacking mod cons, was a beautiful thing crammed with other beautiful things: soft blankets, bathrobes and candles.

The cabin is an outpost of The Rosa Alpina where we were staying in nearby San Cassiano. The hotel has a couple of these traditional huts, way up on the slopes, that guests are free to use. The previous evening a porter had delivered everything we needed for a spectacular banquet: marinated steaks and chops, part-cooked aubergines and artichoke hearts for the barbecue along with endless salads and sides, a spectacular strudel and a couple of bottles of wine that I’d taken some pleasure in choosing from their extensive cellars.

They’d offered to send a chef up too, but the kids all wanted to help with the cooking so I lit the torch paper on the outdoor range and twenty minutes later we were cooking in the free world: appetites sharpened by fresh air and exercise, the warmth of the fire in the twilight, not a soul for miles around. It was the feast of a lifetime.

After breakfast in the morning (also brought up by the porter) we wandered down the hillside, stopping at one of the many adventure playgrounds that pepper the area.

The tourist infrastructure in Alta Badia, the immediate local area, is extensive without ever intruding on the natural beauty of the mountain range (the Dolomites are a World Heritage Site).

In winter, it’s a world-class ski resort but the cable cars, bars and restaurants all run throughout the summer months too, and unlike many tourist destinations, it really works all year round. It’s paradise for kids.

Children never tire of basic, elemental stuff: splashing around in mountain streams, poking fires, looking for bears. That’s why I wanted to bring them here, for a big slice of nature. It’s one of those places that would be fine even if there was no organised activity – but there is so much to do. Mountaineering was a big hit. The guide came to meet us at the hotel, dug out climbing shoes and harnesses for everybody and half an hour

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later I watched my nine-year-old scale a vertical cliff face like a spider. Even the four-year-old got half way up the sheer mountainside before abseiling down. Once the kids had been up and down a couple of times I had a go – they were much better at it than I was but I’m not sure who enjoyed it the most.

And that was the best thing about Alta Badia. Its delights are universal. I’m not sure who was happier in the spa at Rosa Alpina, the three-year-old or her mother. Rosa Alpina is a very rare thing, a spectacular hotel that has been in the same family for generations. It felt like home, largely due to the diligence of Hugo Pizzinini, the current proprietor who was always in evidence.

The family touch makes it feel small and friendly but is big enough to have all the bells and whistles – one of the restaurants has two Michelin stars and there’s a full-on spa. It’s exquisite in every detail but what really set it apart was the service. There was always somebody making a helpful face, puffing up a pillow or asking if we needed anything. We stayed in the penthouse with a key operated lift that, to the children’s endless delight, opened directly into the room.

The best definition of holidays I’ve ever heard is ‘any time you put on weight,’ but we walked so much we all came back looking pretty buff, despite gorging ourselves. One of the best walks was up to Scotoni – about a mile vertically and roughly three along.

We were ravenous by the time we got to the restaurant hallway up the mountainside, a simple hut knocking out dazzling barbecued mixed grills, polenta and pasta – the simple wholesome food at which the Italians excel.

I don’t think it is possible to get bad food anywhere in Italy, or at least you’d have to try very hard. There are twenty Michelin Stars in Alta Badia. We only managed to tick off the two at St Hubertus, one of the restaurants at Rosa Alpina. I can only take a napkin wafting, chair-pushing-in type affair once or twice a year but it was bliss to put the kids to bed with the babysitter, walk into the hushed dining room and whisper candlelit

conversations. We had the ‘chef’s special’ and it certainly was, with all the psychotic attention to detail that is historically the hallmark of haute cuisine: minuscule carrots and teeny rack of suckling pig. One of the countless courses came with six vintages of a local wine to taste, just a mouthful of each.

An embarras de richesses if you will, but then that’s the area in a nutshell. We didn’t even get around to white water rafting, which was top of my list, or tandem hang gliding…

Next time.

7 nights for the price of 6 at Rosa Alpina from £3840 per family, based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing two Deluxe Double Rooms, including breakfast and return flights from London Gatwick to Innsbruck with Carrier (0161 492 1357 or www.carrier.co.uk). For further information on Rosa Alpina, please visit www.rosalpina.it.

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Guide price ÂŁ725,000 share of freehold

Shillingford Street London N1 reception room with open-plan kitchen I 2 bedroom I bathroom terrace | garden | EPC rating A charming upper maisonette with a private terrace and garden in one of Islington's most desirable locations

Guide price ÂŁ695,000 leasehold Islington office

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Blackthorn Avenue London N1 reception room with open-plan kitchen I bedroom I bathroom balcony | concierge | EPC rating C A superb apartment offering beautifully appointed contemporary accommodation within the popular Arundel Square development

Guide price ÂŁ470,000 leasehold

Hoxton Wharf London N1 reception room with open-plan kitchen I bedroom I bathroom balcony | lift | EPC rating B A stunning apartment with a balcony in Hoxton Wharf, an exclusive development of luxury apartments overlooking the Regent's Canal

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Colebrooke Row London N1 reception room | 2 bedrooms I bathroom | kitchen roof terrace | EPC rating E Lovely upper maisonette converted from a handsome period building in a prime Angel location moments from the amenities on Upper Street

Furnished ÂŁ695 per week

Coleridge Road London N4 reception room | dining room with open-plan kitchen I 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms | garden | off-street parking | EPC rating D Substantial period conversion with a stunning interior and large private garden conveniently located for transport links into the City from Finsbury Park station

Furnished ÂŁ595 per week Islington office

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Islington Green London N1 reception room with open-plan kitchen I bedroom I bathroom EPC rating C efurbished split level apartment finished to a high specification and boasting a central location on slington reen

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Gainsborough Studios London N1 reception room with open-plan kitchen | 2 bedrooms I bathroom terrace | porter | lift | EPC rating D Bright apartment with wrap around floor-to-ceiling windows and canal views in a lovely location adjacent to Shoreditch Park

Furnished ÂŁ475 per week

Canonbury Square London N1 reception room I bedroom I bathroom | kitchen | communal garden EPC rating C Excellent period apartment with private entrance in a superb location on a sought after garden square

Furnished ÂŁ415 per week Islington office

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Pentonville Road, Islington, N1 ÂŁ3,142 pcm A stylish two bedroom flat set over the fourth floor of this converted warehouse. Beautifully presented throughout with wood flooring, a contemporary kitchen and floor to ceiling windows. The apartment is situated on Pentonville Road, ideally close to Angel tube station and the many bars and restaurants of Upper Street. Furnished. EPC rating C. Islington 020 7359 3636 Email lis@kfh.co.uk

Batchelor Street, Islington, N1 ÂŁ2,708 pcm Stunning split level apartment set within this converted school in the heart of Angel.

The apartment comprises two large double bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen and reception room. The property is located only moments from Angel tube station and the bars and restaurants of Upper Street. Furnished. EPC rating E. Islington 020 7359 3636 Email lis@kfh.co.uk

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Whitecross Street EC1 - £360,000 One bedroom apartment with a balcony in Clerkenwell. EPC: D Hamptons City & West End Sales: 020 7717 5435

Hatton Wall EC1 - £550,000 Smart one bedroom apartment, located off Clerkenwell Road. EPC: D Hamptons City & West End Sales: 020 7717 5435

Leman Street E1, £795 per week Duplex penthouse apartment in a fantastic development. EPC:C Hamptons City Lettings 020 7717 5437

Scarborough Street E1, £395 per week Stunning Studio apartment in the Barbican complex. EPC:E Hamptons City Lettings 020 7717 5437

Swinton Street, WC1X - £495 per week – Long Let Stunning one bedroom property offering a wealth of light. EPC:C Islington Lettings: 020 7717 5455

Poole Street, N1 - £695 per week – Long Let Spacious corporate quality apartment in this popular development. EPC:C Islington Lettings 020 7717 5455

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OLD STREET LONDON, EC1 £575,000 Leasehold A very stylish and individual split level apartment built in 2012. Floor to ceiling windows throughout ensure all rooms are bathed with natural light. The spacious living area has a feature staircase and waxed real wood flooring leading through to a very well appointed kitchen, with fully integrated high end appliances, corian work surfaces, mood lighting and a large roof light. On the upper storey the real wood flooring continues on the landing and in to the double bedroom with full height, integrated John Lewis wardrobes. Also on this floor is a luxurious wet room and possibly the property’s best feature, a spacious fully decked roof terrace.

Frank Harris 020 7600 7000; frankharris.co.uk

WOBURN PLACE, WC1 £500,000 Leasehold An immaculately presented one bedroom apartment situated in the heart of Bloomsbury.

This property provides masses of natural light and boasts a newly fitted kitchen which comprises of integral appliances along with a luxury modern bathroom suite. The lounge is bright & airy, with wooden flooring that flows through to the double bedroom which has the benefit of fitted storage.

There is a spacious entrance hall equipped with additional storage. Not only is this property presented with a high standard of finish, it is located in Bloomsbury’s premier mansion block, Russell Court, which has a full 24 hour porter service and a lift to all floors.

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ABSOLUTELY Property STAVORDALE ROAD, N5 ÂŁ1,695,000 A quite superb three storey double fronted period home well located in Highbury. This property is situated close to the amenities of Highbury Barn and the open spaces of Highbury Fields as well as having excellent transport options very close by. This family home is steeped in character, with much of the period detailing retained and offers accommodation of 2286 sq ft, featuring four double bedrooms, three separate living spaces and an attractive landscaped garden.

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ST. PANCRAS CHAMBERS, NW1 ÂŁ950 Per Week Situated on the second floor, the apartment boasts an abundance of space with a large reception room and open plan kitchen, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, guest bedroom with separate mezzanine and family bathroom.

Throughout the property there are high ceilings and large Gothic windows offering views towards central London. The development also benefits from a concierge service and lift access. The apartment is moments from the platforms of both St. Pancras International and Kings Cross station offering excellent international and domestic rail links in addition to numerous tube links across London.

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KING HENRY’S WALK, N1 - £625 PER WEEK A beautiful and charming Georgian Cottage located in the popular Mildmays. The “Railway Cottages” are both unique and rare to the market. Spanning almost a 1000 sq ft. two bedrooms | period | terraced

BROOKSBY STREET, N1 - £650,000 A delightful two bedroom period property located in the heart of Islington. The flat offers stylish interiors and open plan living area with access to a patio to the rear. There are two well proportioned bedrooms, family bathroom and ample storage throughout. two bedrooms | terraced | period

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HUGUENOT COURT, PRINCELET STREET, E1 - £625 PER WEEK A modern and very well presented three double bedroom maisonette, in this trendy location only 50m from Brick lane and 400m from Aldgate East station, wood floors and kitchen with laundry area. three bedrooms | modern | great location

ASHFIELD STREET, WHITECHAPEL, E1 - £1,150,000 An immaculately presented 4 bedroom Victorian terrace converted warehouse, hidden in a quiet conservation area on the East City Fringe.

Four bedroom | period | Garden

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ISLINGTON GREEN, N1 - ÂŁ510 PER WEEK This spacious, split-level two bedroom apartment is located in the heart of Angel. The property consists of a large kitchen & living room, a modern bathroom, a spacious master bedroom and a second bedroom.

Bright and spacious | communal terrace | great location

MONSELL ROAD, N4 - ÂŁ725,000 FREEHOLD Winkworth are pleased to offer this 2/3 bed house offering in excess of 1300 sq ft of space and boasts open plan living and vaulted ceilings and mezzanine level overlooking the lounge.

Terraced | good decoration | excellent location

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CALVIN STREET, E1 - ÂŁ685 PER WEEK

A stylish new apartment in this fantastic location between Brick Lane and Spitalfields market, convenient for the city and 200m from Shoreditch underground station. three bedrooms | first floor | balcony

SUNLIGHT SQUARE, BIRBECK STREET, E2 - ÂŁ475,000 LEASEHOLD

Rare to the market is this fantastic apartment in a converted soap factory just off Bethnal Green Road. This property is tucked away in a gated development. two bedrooms | period | balcony

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HIGHBURY HILL, N5 A wonderful Victorian house presented in excellent decorative condition, located in one of Highbury’s best loved streets. The property makes an ideal family home with a west facing garden with attractive shrubs and borders and a decked area for entertaining. Energy Rating: D. 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, 2 receptions, garden. £1,350,000 Freehold 020 7293 0647 islington@faronsutaria.co.uk

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AUBERT PARK, N5 A beautiful Victorian house which has been impressively and comprehensively refurbished and restyled throughout, providing a highly desirable combination of authentic period features and contemporary touches. 5 bedroom, 4 bathrooms, reception room, cellar, study, patio, roof terrace. £2,000,000 Freehold 020 7293 0647 islington@faronsutaria.co.uk

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graduated from Aberdeen University with a degree in Land Economy, which gave me a general insight into property.

After researching the various options in the commercial, retail and residential sectors open to me, I decided to focus on residential sales. The Aberdeen market was moving whilst I was at university and I gained first hand experience in renovations and the rental market. It was during this period that I decided absolutely that property was the career path I wanted to pursue.

The Scottish property market isn’t known for it’s fast paced environment and Islington’s central location was an immediate attraction, hence the move south. I started at Winkworth in 2009 and from the outset knew I wanted to work in the sales department. Since then I have progressed to managing the Islington, Highbury and Shoreditch areas and can truthfully say that I have enjoyed every challenging and taxing moment of it.

In Islington the standard selling line on most estate agents’ property descriptions consists of their stock being close to the boutique shops, bars and restaurants on the vibrant Upper Street. This has never been more evident – I can think of two shops that have opened in the past year selling

quirky French household goods and vintage furniture. We’re also starting to see some larger brands opening up, with Jack Wills and H&M launching stores in Angel in the past year or so.

If you’re an Islington resident then the chances are that you’ve heard of ‘The bar with no name’, or simply ‘69 Colebrook Row’. It’s a great place to take friends who don’t know the area and it has a great cosy atmosphere with delicious cocktails and a live pianist. The Canonbury Pub is a favourite of mine and I can often be found in their extensive garden during the summer months. The Albion in Barnsbury is another preferred hangout spot, and, in my opinion, their Sunday roasts are one of Islington’s best. You’ll have to book early if you want to get a table, but it’s definitely worth the wait.

When I am able to take time off I like to go snowboarding. I’m also a keen collector of contemporary art and can often be found in east London during ‘First Thursdays’ perusing the many galleries around Shoreditch.

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Wake up to views across the Capital’s skyline. The master bedroom benefits from a sizeable en-suite, which includes a separate bath and shower.

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his crisp, modern Clerkenwell apartment lends itself perfectly to professional tenants with two generous double bedrooms complete with built-in wardrobes, two bathrooms, a large reception room, kitchen and plenty of storage space. In total, there is an impressive 934 sq ft (87 sqm) of interior floorspace. The fully-furnished property overlooks the Square Mile’s skyline and is well serviced by Farringdon, Barbican, and Chancery Lane stations as well as numerous bus routes. The Victorian building was converted into corporate apartments in 1999. The property offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle with Clerkenwell’s plethora of local bars and restaurants.

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RAINY DAY

For any budding actors or entertainers it is hard to beat the famous Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts on Goswell Road. Russell Brand and Naomi Campbell were once pupils there.

Go to Sadler’s Wells Theatre and watch a show. There is always a range of productions on offer from classical ballet to contemporary dance arrangements so you are sure to find something you enjoy.

FUN FOR FREE

SPORTS AND RECREATION

Browsing Spitalfields Market is always great fun. As well as the array of stalls, Spitalfields also throws free events including concerts, dance classes and fashion shows.

Gymbox in Farringdon is a funky gym with loads of classes that will ensure that you break out in a sweat.

Spinning happens to be my favourite; in 45 minutes you can burn 650 calories!

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ABSOLUTELY Property

THE RISE OF BASEMENTS IN LONDON Jonathan Plant

Managing Director, Lipton Plant Architects

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ome of mankind’s very first homes were found in caves.

Natural rock formations carved into soft rock strata by extinct underground water courses provided protection from the elements. Since the pre-historic caves of the Dordogne, we have continued to use subterranean structures such as the vaults of cathedrals and churches, to wine storage and car parks. The ‘rise’ of the basement has been seeing a resurgence in housing in central London for some time now, but is now spreading outwards from the centre of the capital. The creation of more and ever deeper basements hasn’t however necessarily been a popular trend.

Basements were once confined to the centre of London. However, as property prices in the residential sector increase far quicker than construction costs, the creation of a basement to provide additional living space whether as an addition to an existing property or from scratch with a new build is becoming more and more viable. So, as the pressure increases on the need to create more and more housing in London, should we be embracing the creation of basements or fearing the potential unknowns of digging deeper?

Why do some fear the basement? To a large extent you can’t see them, they don’t block light, they don’t take up gardens or green space; in essence you would never know they are there. And yet the basement is causing a real backlash in many boroughs as some residents and community groups join forces to resist the spread.

There is no doubt that where we are creating new basements under existing buildings and indeed under new ones, we really need to understand what is happening in the ground. Probably most importantly, the varying ground conditions across the capital and the existence of multiple underground water courses means that whilst a developer or homeowner needs to be sure that their own property will be structurally sound and won’t let in water, equally they must ensure the same for the neighbouring buildings.

The introduction of Basement Impact Assessments across several London boroughs already, with more to follow, are there to ensure that developers and homeowners get it right when safeguarding that a building and its neighbours will remain structurally sound, won’t divert a water course, won’t put extra pressure on the existing drainage systems of surrounding environment, won’t leak in themselves or cause any increased possibility of flooding to a neighbouring property.

Those owners adjoining a basement are further protected by the Party Wall etc Act. In the right conditions they must therefore make sense. In a new build situation they can provide more efficient use of limited land, reduce overall footprint and ultimately increase green space. In refurbishments they can provide all of the above, in many cases utilising existing half basements and coal vaults and possibly even avoid an expensive move to a larger property. If we get the structures and damp proofing right we can avoid the pitfalls of subsidence and water ingress and provide a further resource in the battle to provide more and better housing for the Capital. Albeit with slightly more sophisticated finishes than the paintings of prehistoric mammoths, our affiliation with subterranean living continues.

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SALES

Chambers Road Holloway N7 | £950,000 Freehold Back on the market after 36 years as a much loved family home, a 3 storey mid terrace Victorian house located within easy reach of local shops and excellent transportation links.

• Mid terrace house • 2 Bedrooms • 2 receptions

• Open plan kitchen • Rear garden • Energy Efficiency Rating: Band E

Eburne Road Holloway N7 | £900,000 Freehold A completely refurbished chain free 3 storey mid terrace Victorian house. This stunning property is located on a quiet residential street just off Holloway Road.

• 4 double bedrooms • 2 bathrooms and guest WC • Custom built kitchen

• Gas central heating & double-glazed sash windows • Hard wood floors and original features • Energy Efficieny Rating: Band C

Evolving. Improving. Succeeding.

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LETTINGS

Hilmarton Road Holloway N7 | £310 .00 per week A wonderful 1 bedroom first floor flat period conversion off Camden Road. Hilmarton Road is a leafty street situated within the Hilmarton Conservation Area which is moments from the superb range of shops, botiques, restaurants and bars of Kentish Town and Camden.

• Period conversion • 1 bedroom • Large open plan kitchen

• Garden • Close transportation links • Energy Efficiency Rating : Band D

Windsor Road Holloway N7 | £700.00 per week A well presented 4 double bedroom period family home. Internally, this larger than average property is arranged over 3 floors. Windsor Road is perfectly located for the multiple shops and restaurants found at Holloway Road.

• Family home • 4 double bedrooms • Fitted kitchen

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• Secluded rear garden • Close transportation links • Energy Efficiency Rating: Band D

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ABSOLUTELY Property

Leon Stone

Sales Manager, Hamptons International, City and West End � 020 7236 8398; Hamptons.co.uk

Absolutely EC4

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT

BEST KEPT SECRET

FINEST COCKTAIL

The Duck and Waffle, E2. On top of the newly opened Heron Tower on Bishopsgate, their signature dish of surprisingly – duck and waffle is amazing.

From the top of the City’s only shopping centre, New Change, EC4 there are amazing views of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

My signature cocktail which I make for friends is the Killer Zombie.

STYLISH BOUTIQUE

A LOST HOUR

AN EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY

There is a Hugo Boss near my office which I can’t help popping in to from time to time.

The Square Mile on a Sunday is great for a stroll, there’s no traffic or people. It’s a great chance to admire the diverse architecture.

This stunning two double bedroom apartment provides generous living space.

Beauchamp Building, EC1 - £1,400,000.

ANDREW FLINT � 020 7354 3000 / www.colmancoyle.com

From Colman Coyle gives his expert advice on all your legal property questions I want to carry out some alterations to my flat. Will I need the freeholder’s permission?

Th is will depend on what your lease says. Each lease is drafted differently but most leases will say that a lessee can make alterations to the fl at with the freeholders’ consent, such consent not

to be unreasonably withheld. Even if a lease doesn’t state that the freeholders’ consent can’t be unreasonably withheld, it is actually implied by statute. Some leases also make the distinction between structural and non structural alterations so you may not actually need permission depending on what you want to do. Occasionally, leases include a strict prohibition against carrying out alterations but this is quite rare.

Some freeholders will simply consent to alterations in a letter but others will insist on a formal Licence for Alterations being drawn up which will have to be done at the cost of the lessee. These more formal licences tend to be used in large mansion blocks rather than a converted property but, it will depend on the freeholders’ individual approach. You should also bear in mind that you may need building regulation approval for the work and you may also need planning consent, particularly if the property is listed.

ASK THE EXPERTS Contact property partner Andrew Flint with no obligation on (0)20 7354 3000 or email andrew.flint@colmancoyle.com  www.colmancoyle.com

80 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0NU

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A home in one of London’s trendiest postcodes

Dalston Curve, Kingsland High Street, Dalston, London E8 2NS • A mixture of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments in the heart of Dalston town centre

• Superb location offering an array of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues

Register your interest to find out more:

• 106 new Lifetime Homes in a sustainable and sensitive scheme

• Excellent travel connections with Dalston Kingsland station situated close by

taylorwimpey.co.uk/eastlondon

0203 697 3925

* Taylor Wimpey terms and conditions apply. Photography used shows a view of the City of London and does not show the exact location of the development advertised. Development plans are subject to planning permission and may be changed. Speak to a Sales Executive for more information. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. September 2013.

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ABSOLUTELY Property

Property Development CANALETTO, EC1 STUDIO APARTMENT FROM £475,000 Canaletto is the first truly beautiful high-rise residential development in London.

The 31-storey tower will comprise of 190 apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom units and one penthouse. It will also include a variety of facilities including residents’ swimming pool and spa, cinema, 24th storey club room as well as a brasserie restaurant open to the public.

Canaletto is owned by 259 City Road Unit Trust and funded by Orion Capital Managers and is expected to be completed in Q3 2015.

020 7608 1825 canalettolondon.com

DALSTON CURVE, E8 An opportunity to own a brand new contemporary apartment in the heart of Dalston’s vibrant town centre is coming soon from Taylor Wimpey.

A key component of the town centre’s regeneration, Dalston Curve will be a prestigious collection of 106 one, two and three-bedroom apartments split across two sites on either side of Kingsland High Street.

Detailed plans and prices for the new homes at Dalston Curve are being kept under wraps until the development is officially launched in autumn 2013, but fast-acting homehunters can be among the first to find out more about the first release of properties by registering their interest today.

Taylor Wimpey 0203 697 3926 taylorwimpey.co.uk/eastlondon.

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A MASTERPIECE

The man responsible for Canaletto, Ben van Berkel, co-founder and lead architect of UNStudio, photographed by Inga Powelleit

World-Class Apartments Need World-Class Architecture Need World-Class Architects

Exquisite limited edition waterside apartments overlooking the City Launching Autumn 2013 www.canalettolondon.com or email sales@canalettolondon.com

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Ronald Road, N5

£450,000

Essex Road, N1

£3,800,000

2 double bedroom, first floor apartment situated close to Highbury and Islington station, feature low level windows and security entry system.

Gas heating, viewing highly recommended. Leasehold. EPC = C

A fantastic opportunity to acquire an incredible freehold building in the heart of Islington, the building comprise of a substantial commercial unit with further potential development opportunities (Subject to Planning Permission) spanning approximately 8,500 Sq Ft. Freehold.

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Endsleigh Court, WC1H

£465,000

£329,950

Spacious and well appointed fourth floor apartment moments from Kings Cross St Pancras station. Benefits include open plan living space, modern fitted kitchen & bathroom, lift, balcony overlooking gardens. Leasehold. EPC = E

A bright and spacious studio flat located on the top floor of one of Bloomsbury’s most prestigious mansion blocks close to Euston station, views over London’s West End. Leasehold. EPC = D

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Russell Court, WC1H

£500,000

A stunning refurbished second floor apartment situated in one of Bloomsbury’s premier blocks, the property benefits from a sleek white modern kitchen, luxury bathroom and wood flooring throughout. The block provides a 24 hour porter service and lift. No forward chain. Share of Freehold. EPC = C

Bloomsbury Office 020 7291 0655Bloomsbury@edmundcude.com

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

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CurrellResidential

£1,500,000 Leasehold Clerkenwell Road, EC1M • Two bedroom • Two bathroom • Loft apartment • 1873 sqft

£695,000 Leasehold Copenhagen Street, N1 • A stunning first floor apartment • Two bedroom/two bathrooms • Views over Barnard Park • Close to Kings Cross and Angel

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£3,250,000 Freehold Colebrooke Road, N1 • Grade II listed • Four bedrooms • Five storey townhouse • Close to Regents Canal

020 7226 4200 islington@currell.com

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Stirling Ackroyd All around the City E2

EC1

£725,000

£1,150,000

SHOREDITCH SALES – CYPRUS STREET Beautifully presented 2 bed Victorian house within a conservation area, with original period features, & secluded courtyard. EPC - D

CLERKENWELL SALES – NORTHAMPTON SQUARE Unique duplex 3 bed apartment within a Grade II listed building, with period features & a 40ft south facing private garden. EPC – D

SE1

WC1

£649,950

£2,250,000

BANKSIDE SALES - AQUINAS STREET Impressive 2 bed/2 bath period conversion located on a quiet residential street comprising wood floors, private balcony & original features. EPC – C

WEST END SALES – WREN STREET Rare 4 storey/4 bed Georgian freehold house with original features, floor to ceiling windows offering beautiful views, & a private patio garden. EPC – E

SHOREDITCH 020 7749 3838

CLERKENWELL 020 7549 0606

HACKNEY 020 7749 3807

WEST END 020 7256 3244

IBIZA 0034 971 326 788

ISTANBUL +90 (0)444 4493

BANKSIDE 020 7940 3888

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E2

EC1

£1,100 pw

£975 pw

SHOREDITCH LETTINGS – KINGSLAND ROAD Superb loft offering approx. 2,000 sq ft of contemporary living space, with granite tiled flooring, underfloor heating & direct lift access. EPC – C

CLERKENWELL LETTINGS – ST JOHN’S LANE Spectacular 2 bed, 1,300 sq ft loft apartment within a contemporary block, with open plan kitchen, fitted storage & wood flooring. EPC – C

SE1

WC1

£575 pw

BANKSIDE LETTINGS – WELLER STREET Beautifully presented 2 bed/2 bath apartment, with fully integrated appliances, direct lift access & a private balcony. EPC – C

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WEST END LETTINGS – BROWNLOW MEWS Fabulous newly renovated 3 bed mews house set over 4 floors, with 2 living areas & balconies, separate kitchen, patio garden & garage. EPC - D

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THE NOT SO SQUARE MILE Final elegant apartments in the heart of The City now released In one of the best locations in London, this collection of apartments and penthouses provides city-fringe living with a wealth of in-house amenities including residents only gymnasium, roof terrace with spectacular City vistas and concierge service.

This is Cityscape - a development that offers exceptional value and quality.

Prices from

ÂŁ717,500

020 3538 5832 telfordhomes.plc.uk Prices correct at time of going to print. Computer generated image of Cityscape from Commercial Street and private residents’ roof terrace with the view of The City in the background.

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