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FOOD SPOTLIGHT

CAN’T FIGHT THE FEELING

N1 Centre Weekend Food Fair

CITY ACADEMY:

We meet the band’s front man Dan Gillespie Sells

BLOCK PARTY ADD SOME ZEST TO YOUR WARDROBE WITH SUMMER’S BOLDEST HUES

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CONTENTS JULY 2011

Features 6

EDITOR’S PICK

Three MUST SEE events this month…

12 WHAT A FEELING!

Dan Gillespie Sells on being the front man of The Feeling

24 THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Our fashion shoot takes you over the rainbow

34 FOOD SPOTLIGHT

N1 Weekend Food Fair

41 CHANGING ROOMS

We talk to the founder of The Open Plan

Regulars  EDITOR’S LETTER  FAMILY

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 HEALTH & BEAUTY

 GADGETS

 FASHION

 MOTORING

 FOOD & DRINK

 WHAT’S ON

 INTERIORS

 PROPERTY

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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toast to our dear readers is in order! Zest Media, the publisher of The City & Angel and NxNW, is now in its sophomore year - and we wouldn’t be here without your support.

When The City & Angel launched, we had a vision of what we wanted it to be - the premier glossy lifestyle magazine in the local area, full of top tips on home interiors, the latest news from the world of fashion, the niftiest gadgets, amazing health and beauty secrets and - of course - all the best restaurants, bars and leisure hotspots in the area.

At the beginning of 2011 we added NxNW magazine to the family and, I’m proud to say, I think we’ve achieved exactly what we set out to do with both titles - bringing a continuous stream of new content to the magazines as new things pop up in the local area.

We’ll endeavour to uphold our titles’ focus on high quality, exciting editorial, whether we’re interviewing some of the area’s top celebs (who in the past have included everyone from Beverley Knight to Helena Bonham Carter), giving you the low-down on the latest luxury lifestyle products and services or reporting on north and northwest London’s cultural and commercial movers and shakers.

In the past year, we’ve seen so many new establishments open (Trullo, The Gilbert Scott, The Zetter Townhouse to name but a few), we’ve welcomed One New Change shopping centre to our neighbourhood with its accompanying Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver eateries. There’s so much happening in the local area which I love sharing with you all and we’ve got plenty of new openings to report in the pipeline.

My aim is to keep The City & Angel your number one local magazine in the year ahead - bright, bold and bursting with cool stuff to see and do.

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EDITOR’S PICK

MUSIC BLAZE FESTIVAL THROUGHOUT JULY

A celebration of the boldest music from across the globe, featuring UK exclusives and new commissions.

Blaze is presented by the Barbican and part of the Create Festival.

It includes open-air concerts, and special shows in venues across East London including the historic Hackney Empire and more.

For more line upinformation and specific dates, please see the website: barbican.org.uk/blaze

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FESTIVAL LONDON STREET PHOTOGRAPHY THROUGHOUT JULY

World-class photography and a diverse programme of exhibitions and events at venues including the National Portrait Gallery, the V&A, the British Library, the German Gymnasium and St Pancras International. See website for all the satellite activities happening across London. londonstreetphotographyfestival.org/

KARAOKE OLD QUEEN’S HEAD THROUGHOUT JULY

The launch of the brand new Karaoke Room marks a new addition to their party programming. The legendary North London Boozer, which regularly plays host to an array of world class DJs & bands, will see its second floor room transformed into a place where absolutely everyone can step up to the mic.

Open seven days a week and with an extensive library of over 7,500 classic songs as well as 50 of the latest chart smashers added every month, the room is adequately equipped for private parties. The minimum booking time is two hours for a maximum of 15 guests.

Hire charges are £20 per hour Sunday to Thursday, and £40 per hour on Fridays and Saturdays.

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PIZZA EAST FEAST ALL THAT JAZZ The Shoreditch Sessions are a new initiative set up by Jazz Fm to unearth, discover and showcase the newest and most exciting musicians on the soul, jazz, funk and blues scene. With Jazz Fm Live producing and promoting shows all over the UK, it’s a great place for someone to be seen by Jazz FM with potential for them to feature in their future live gigs and also potentially be signed to Jazz Fm’s record label. The sessions kick off from 6pm with the house band warming up the audiences and setting the tone for the evening. Musicians will then be invited to jam with the band afterwards.

10th July, free entry to musicians and the public. richmix.org.uk, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA

On Monday nights, you can chow down at the best pizzeria in town and get 50% off your bill, including drinks.

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Dance. Singing. Acting. TV & Film. Comedy. Musical Theatre.

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LOCAL FOCUS £2MILLION REVAMP PACKAGE WILL BRING MAJOR BOOST FOR ARCHWAY

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A round-up of what Islington Council is doing for the borough…

COTSWOLD OUTDOOR OPENS ITS 60TH STORE June 3rd saw the multi-award winning outdoor clothing end equipment stockist finally open in Islington (116-118 Islington High Street).

Outdoor lovers need fear no more. The new store has 5134 sq/ft of retail space and houses top name brands such as, The North Face and Berghaus, Mountain Equipment, Rab, Meindl, Scarpa along with many more and also sells a vast range of clothing, equipment and accessories catering for various activities such as walking, camping, skiing, climbing and travel. The store also offers a range of casual wear brands including Animal and Weird Fish.

Cotswold Outdoor’s CEO, Hans Falkenburg, said: “At Cotswold Outdoor we pride ourselves on the excellence of our team and their ability to offer customers firsthand experience and exceptional customer service. I believe that our decision to invest in Islington will pay dividends, as we offer an environment that customers will enjoy visiting, whilst also complementing our other stores in the City.”

A £2million regeneration package for Archway - including a new public space and more work towards removing the gyratory - has been unveiled by Islington Council.

The seven-point action plan has been drawn up following consultation with local residents and businesses, and includes: • £250,000 for feasibility work and consultation to help bring the removal of Archway gyratory a step closer • £500,000 for public space improvements at Archway Close and Flowers Mews • £400,000 to replace and improve old shopfronts in Archway • £100,000 for initiatives to help boost local business, through the Archway Town Centre Management Group • £100,000 for business support in Archway and other Islington town centres • £50,000 to help bring a derelict building back into use as a 200-seat Community Arts Theatre for the Academy of the Science of Acting and Directing • £200,000 for arts initiatives in Archway as part of Creative Islington’s Animating Communities initiative.

‘COOKING FOR THE KIDS’ AT THE FLORENCE

On Saturday 20 August The Florence on 50 Florence Street N1, and Pampered Chef kitchenware will team up to present an afternoon THE CO-ORGANISERS. DIANNE of cooking, tasting and DIBLASI (LEFT) AND TERRI CARUANA (RIGHT) kitchenware shopping.

Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity is the beneficiary, with a portion of sales going to the organisation. Between noon and 4pm cooking demos with guest participation will showcase the line of Pampered Chef stoneware, gadgets and entertainware whilst providing tips for making cooking time fun and economical. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase products from the catalogue. There will be a kitchenware prize raffle.

Great Ormond Street Hospital needs to raise over £50 million each year to ensure that the hospital remains the world-class pioneering institution it is today. Support from this fundraiser can help them purchase vital equipment, fund research and rebuild and refurnish some of the hospital site.

Cramped, outdated wards can be replaced with new facilities where parents can sleep alongside their child.

Dianne DiBlasi,co-organiser and Pampered Chef consultant said, ‘It’s a pleasure to work with Terri and The Florence on this worthwhile charity event. I understand that one of The Florence patrons has a child who has benefitted from the good work at Great Ormond Street Hospital.’

Contact Dianne at 07584 953 522 or diannediblasi@ yahoo.com for a catalogue and place an offsite order that will specifically go toward ‘Cooking for the Kids’.

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’ve met Dan a few times now, usually at his Dalston abode where he’s prone to throwing soirées (impromptu or otherwise) with the help of a four-strong gang of housemates.

These bashes usually involve lots of laughter, more than a drop of wine and - at some point late in the evening - some kind of group singalong. It’s testament to the warmth of the hosts’ welcome that, when the music starts, even the most timid of wallflowers usually ends up warbling along with the rest.

By way of example: last Christmas saw Dan and his crew throw a special Yuletide bash complete with communal carolling and specially printed songbooks - each featuring a hilarious ‘family portrait’ of the household (including Dan’s handsome Kerry Blue terrier, Ted) on the cover.

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Shortly thereafter came a rather more spontaneous New Year sing-song. Back at his pad in the wee small hours, Dan was handed a guitar and treated his guests to a series of song requests - including a whistlestop tour round a significant portion of the Beatles’ back catalogue.

Most memorable though, was the party Dan and his housemates threw to mark the most talked-about royal wedding in over 25 years. As Wills and Kate (yes, that’s the wedding) hitched their fortunes together under the gaze of a swooning nation, Dan Gillespie-Sells and co found yet another reason to sing.

Nicely lubricated, no doubt, by the champagne that had flowed freely in the house all morning, Dan agreed to wheel his vintage piano outside to join the crowds who had gathered to celebrate

at an old-style East End street party.

There were patriotic party foods, Union Jack bowler hats and a delicious air of bonhomie - but Dan’s piano was the icing on the cake. The throng snapped away with their cameras before getting down to the real business at hand: singing, dancing and having what once would have been called a ‘fine old time’. The next day, the whole happy episode was featured in The Times newspaper’s special Royal Wedding supplement as the perfect example of the country’s ability to cut loose and enjoy some of the brighter parts of life - love, romance, pageantry and community. A photograph of Dan was at the centre of the piece; he was dressed in full groom’s garb (the party being fancy-dress), tinkling the ivories as swarms of delighted children looked on.

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INTERVIEW I present these stories not to laud Dan’s musical talent - after all, he’s proven that a thousand times and more in his professional life - but as evidence that he is that rare thing, a born entertainer: someone whose idea of a good time is putting a smile on someone’s face. The funny thing is, you might not guess it on first meeting. Dan’s air is unassuming.

He’s neither loud nor assertive; he doesn’t demand to be centre-stage.

Instead, he’s calm, quiet and elegantly self-composed, courteous to a fault and politely inquisitive. He doesn’t demand to be centre-stage, but somehow you quite quickly come to understand that here is someone who can command it, if need be. Which is handy, him being the frontman of one of the UK’s most commercially successful (not to mention BRIT Award-nominated) pop bands of recent years, The Feeling.

The reason for this, our latest meeting, is to discuss the release of the band’s much-anticipated third album, Together We Were Made, this June.

The record is the vital, vibrant sound of a band returning after a three-year hiatus - and looking to build on the massive success of their debut, Twelve Stops and Home, and sophomore record Join With Us. So, what have they been up to in the interim?

“We wanted to give ourselves some time to let the album breathe,” Dan explains. “The writing process is so much easier when you’ve lived regular life for a bit. Rich [the band’s bassist] and Sophie [Ellis-Bextor, his wife] had another baby; Paul [the band’s drummer] has been rebuilding and racing old Chevy cars, and I bought an old Victorian pub in Hackney and built a recording studio there.”

This last might begin to explain Dan’s gifts as a host: the renovation of the pub, which is also Dan’s house and which has been undertaken alongside his long-term partner, has been a real labour of love and has resulted in the kind of beautifully restored home that begs to be enjoyed with friends. Think characterful antiques and a sharp, ever-so-slightly eccentric eye for vintage knick-knacks, all pieced together with a confident, relaxed and very contemporary approach to style. It’s quintessentially British in the best way the very epitome of charm.

But though home may be where Dan’s heart is, the last few years haven’t seen him ignore the rest of the world. He and his fellow band members also run a

music festival in the hip French Alpine ski resort of Meribel - and mention of it leads Dan to admit that he is looking forward to festival season and resuming touring duties. Glastonbury is particularly special to him, he tells me, because as a child he attended Britain’s biggest festival with his dad. And then there’s the feeling of community that the best festivals engender.

DAN LOVES LOCAL “There’s so much in North London to see. The variety of places to go (and particularly the food) is amazing. I’d recommend speaking to people wherever you go and relying on word-of-mouth.

I’m always being told about great little cafes and restaurants to try. I just wish there were more days in the week. It’s hard to keep up!”

“I love being part of a traveling circus,” he admits. “It’s like being in ‘the gang’ that would never have me when I was at school.” It’s a sweet answer, and affords a glimpse of the child that may have fathered the man. I wonder if such a feeling of exclusion or displacement might be at the root of Dan’s keen sense of camaraderie - though it would be dishonest to imply that his was a lonesome childhood. Though on the surface Dan’s upbringing (he was raised by a lesbian couple) might seem the kind to make tabloid journalists froth, he is quick to make it clear that it was stable, happy and loving. I ask him if

he was aware as a youth of the impact on him of being part of a less obviously conventional, more politically liberal and socially conscious family?

“We were a very aware family,” he agrees. “We had to be! It was a wonderful childhood. Despite what you might think, growing up as part of a politically active community was great fun; I loved the rallies and the pride marches. My brothers did too. People really looked out for each other because we had a common cause: the eradication of bigotry.”

It’s this kind of positivity that seems to feed into The Feeling’s songwriting, with the band crafting pitch-perfect pop anthems that hark back to the glory days of the sixties and seventies, when a simple love song still felt like something that could change the world. But for all the band’s success, Dan still longs to write the perfect pop song.

“I think I’ll carry on working on that for the rest of my life,” he says. “If there’s something more important to do, that’s when I write my best songs.

Sometimes I’m on my bicycle running late and a tune just hits me.” But for all his modesty, Dan’s peers seem to agree that he’s onto something - he even collaborated with Tom Jones on some demos for the Welshman’s last album, and roped in some similarly talented chums to help out. “We used some of our favourite musicians such as Ed Harcourt and The Noisettes.” Is he a big fan of new music, I ask?

“I’m always a little out of touch, I’m afraid, but I do like Everything Everything. Noah and the Whale are good, and I really like the new Chapel Club album.”

It’s a strange thing to be talking to Dan - who is still only 32 - like a battlehardened veteran, but in this age and this industry, he really is. So before we close and I let him get back to a hectic promotional schedule, I ask him what advice he would give to his younger self.

His answer is simple: “Trust yourself and never compromise. Have fun!”

But with singalongs, street parties and a fantastic new record set to storm the charts, perhaps the advice would be superfluous: it sounds like Dan GillespieSells is doing just fine as it is.  ‘Together We Were Made’ is out now.

On 6th July The Feeling will play a Summer Picnic Concert at Kew Gardens alongside The Noisettes.

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Originally a Moorish fort, The Alcázar palace is one of the best remaining examples of mudéjar architecture. Stroll around the beautiful surroundings and patios and don’t forget to visit the Baths of Lady María de Padilla.

Relax by the pool with a copy of Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, while the cathedral bells ring out around you (£5, amazon.co.uk).

Take a trip across the Guadalquivir river to the pretty district of Triana; known for it’s narrow streets lined with cafes and ceramics.

Seville is famous for its nightlife. Check out the Buddha Del Mar club, spread across 3 floors with a huge roof terrace open throughout the summer.

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ByÊ Prof.Ê ManÊ FongÊ Mei,Ê ClinicalÊ DirectorÊ ofÊ theÊ worldÊ famousÊ AcuMedicÊ ClinicÊ inÊ CamdenÊ (acumedic.com) Stress seems to be a word that is often thrown around to explain away any number of mental and physical symptoms. To some, it may appear to be a very vague term but its effects are very real.

WHAT IS STRESS? When we face a situation that our body feels is dangerous, our brain triggers an alarm which releases a cocktail of chemicals into our blood (adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol). These chemicals are designed to ready ourselves for fighting or running away. They do this by raising heart rate and quickening breath to get more oxygen to our muscles, and releasing fat and sugar into the blood to give us a burst of energy. The trouble is that in most modern day stressful situations, the danger does not require this reaction so the chemicals keep circulating through our body unused.

IS STRESS DANGEROUS? An appropriate level of stress is useful for concentration and focus. It is essential if we are in a genuinely dangerous situation. However, in most scenarios, our bodies build up excess chemicals. Adrenaline raises blood pressure which can damage the heart and kidneys. Cortisol lowers the immune system. The extra rush of fat and sugar into the blood can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Our hormonal system can become damaged. Stress tires the body and affects sleep, and affects digestion which in turn impairs our ability to absorb nutrients. Apart from all the physical effects, stress causes mental, emotional and social problems.

HOW ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE CAN HELP WITH STRESS Chinese medicine sees all health disorders in terms of a disturbance in the QI energy flow through your body. Chinese Medical theory differentiates different types of stress and knows which particular organs are being affected.

Therefore a Chinese Medical Doctor will first find out which type(s) of stress you are suffering from and then improve the QI flow and tonify those affected organs (including the Liver). This will help to: 1. Reduce stress levels and therefore the health dangers related to stress.

2. Strengthen those organs so that they are better able to cope with any new stress.

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An Entrancing Experience Helen Baron explores the benefits of stress-busting techniques on offer at Hampstead Hypnotherapy...

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onica Black is one of the country’s foremost qualified Master Clinical Hypnotherapists, a leading practitioner of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), an in-demand trainer and public speaker and a media lifestyle commentator. It’s an impressive CV, and I was excited to meet her and find out about Virtual Gastric Band Surgery, one of the latest and most talked-about treatments in the world of hypnotherapy.

Right now, the surgery (non-invasive, of course) is more topical than ever, with the nation (and indeed the wider world) facing a serious social health problem in the form of mounting obesity levels. And though I’m not looking to get the treatment myself and Monica makes it quite clear that, as a responsible practitioner, she wouldn’t provide it to me if I was - I’m interested to know more about it.

With so many health issues now linked to obesity, one thing has become clear to governments and individuals both: professional intervention is often required in order to change the habits and behaviours of seriously overweight people. There are various conventional ‘last resort’ medical approaches, of course, for when the ‘common sense’ solutions offered by a good diet and regular exercise don’t work out for some reason. And then there is hypnotherapy - an alternative way of dealing with the problem and one that doesn’t require daunting surgery.

Besides the fact that traditional surgery is complicated and can entail long waiting lists, there’s also the question of risk. Doctors will often only recommend invasive procedures

when all else fails - and hypnotherapy presents a useful alternative.

But Monica offers treatments aimed at helping with more than just weight loss, and during our session we discussed one of the problems we all face: stress. Stress is thought to be a root cause in a significant number of ailments, manifesting itself in various ways. As Monica explains to me, stress can even influence the eating habits that can then in turn lead to being overweight.

The anti-stress session that follows takes me through some basic relaxation techniques. I do feel an increased sense of calm in Monica’s presence, but wonder how I will fare when I’m back out into the big wide world. Will counting down from 25 help me when I’ve been issued my fourth parking ticket of the month?

I am intent on trying to retrain my brain though, and learning to control my reaction to stress. If I can lower my anger and frustration at times of stress, it can only improve my wider life. And the prognosis is promising: according to some surveys, hypnotherapy garners a higher percentage of recoveries than psychoanalysis and cognitive behaviour therapy. Monica tells me that she generally recommends six sessions and supplies me with some follow-up CDs so that I can better understand how the course would progress after this initial session. Regular patients also receive

these CDs, to reinforce and support their treatment.

The benefits of hypnotherapy are thought to be long-term, addressing the issues at the heart of the problem rather than just the symptoms that result from it. I personally find the theory very interesting: it’s empowering to realise that our negative cycles of behaviour can be broken, and that it is within our reach to do so.

It also strikes me that hypnosis is definitely a positive option for those suffering with extreme or long-standing ailments. As a non-risk method that focuses on retraining the mind in a beneficial way, it offers those with open minds and a desire to change the potential of real and lasting progress.  For more information on the issues Monica can help you overcome, head to hampsteadhynotherapy.com 19

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NECKS&BACKS Everybody’s got one The struggle with most people that suffer with bad necks and backs is to know just what to do when the pain and stiffness kicks in

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e’re always asked, “Should I use hot or cold packs? Should I use paracetamol or ibuprofen? Should I rest or keep moving?”

There’s a lot of conflicting information out there on the googlenet and in wikiland, and it can be nighon impossible to decipher it all and find out what’s best for you. That’s the single most important thing about seeing a physiotherapist, though: their ability to problem-solve your back or neck as a unique set of bones, muscles, nerves, connective tissues and experiences - past and present. A good physiotherapist can help you get to the root of the problem and find the answer to all the questions posed above - and many more.

That said, as unique as your pain and stiffness may feel, neck and back problems tend to lead to some very identifiable patterns of dysfunction in us all. Recent research has shown that weakness and dysfunction occurs most frequently in the muscles we use to stabilise and guide our joints through everyday movement. In the case of the spine, these are known as the ‘core’ muscles, and without corrective treatment of the dysfunction, there can be little hope of a trouble-free spine in future.

“Core stability” you’re probably thinking now. Most of us have heard of it these days. It’s a phrase used the world over in gyms by trainers and aficionados of all things pump, step and spin. But what exactly does it mean? Ab curls on a Swiss ball? Planks and side planks?

Power plates and Pilates?

Well, none of the above, actually.

But they can all be useful in improving your core stability in the long run.

It means exactly what it suggests: to keep the core stable. To extrapolate a little, it means to use your legs and arms efficiently and not to use your spine unnecessarily - that’s the crux of it.

To successfully re-establish your core stability, regain control of your spine and to minimise the pressures and demands placed upon it, you need to know what you’re working with. Using a Real-time Ultrasound Scanner, we can see the layers of the ‘core’, identify each individual muscle and watch how it works under both low and high loads.

Some people are great with low loads but struggle when the work gets harder

- these are usually sporty or active individuals who get backache when exercising.

Once you truly understand your core, you’ll know how to use it, how to improve it and how then to look after your spine for good. A big claim, sure, but really it’s like riding a bike or driving: you might get a little rusty when you haven’t done it for a while and a refresher course might be called for, but the basics won’t be lost. You’ll remember to put in the clutch when you change gears, or to signal when you’re turning.

And like learning to drive or ride a bike, improving core stability can be a little bit tricky at first. But with repetition and correction, what starts out as a highly cognitive process will easily integrate into your work, sport or daily chores and ultimately become habit. That’s when you can expect a better back and neck, better performance in all things active and generally to feel a lot happier!  Physiotherapist, Ellis Taylor from Tatami Health

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RAINBOW Forget white; it’s time to dazzle in bold, beautiful block colour. Think nineties fashion, almost-neon brights and vibrant rather than muted florals. Colour-clashing allowed!

Photography:Ê Dan Williams Hair/Make-up:Ê Helen Rance Stylist:Ê Helen Baron

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THIS PAGE: Tamar wears Yellow Mustard top, £22.99, Pink skirt, £19.99 both Zara Blue Bronwyn ring, £98, Lola Rose OPPOSITE PAGE: Tamar wears Floral print dress, £69.99 Oversize clutch bag, £70, both Zara ‘Freya’ pink bracelet, £57, Lola Rose ‘Amore Red’ shoes, £255, Freya Rose Annabelle Wears Blue skinny stretch jeans, £35.99, Zara Pink shirt, POA, Whyred Floral ruffle sandal, £60, Schuh Lilian necklace, £118, Lela Rose Orange ‘Niki’ dress, £180, Acne Athena cuff orange bangle, £65, Aspinal of London

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THIS PAGE: Annabelle wears Boat neck blouse, £19.99, Zara Small Toro necklace, 42”, £495, Dinny Hall Whyred green ‘Cambia’ skirt, £65, Browns Libertine evening cobalt blue clutch, £275, Aspinal of London Orange watch, £165, D&G Time Chie Mihara ‘Dinner’ blue suede shoes, £215, Spice London OPPOSITE PAGE: Tamar wears: Purple vest, £4, Tu Orange skinny stretch jeans, £19.99, Zara ‘Nell’ bag, £170, Cheet Turquoise Empress cuff, £79, Aspinal of London Wave bangle, £285, Dinny Hall

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Tamar wears Striped blouse/dress, £29, Zara Doloris pink necklace, £63.70, Lola Rose

All make up supplied by: Chanel Summer 2011 Yves Saint Laurent

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Dan Williams (danwilliams40@me.com) HAIR/MAKE-UP: Helen Rance (helenrance@yahoo.com) STYLIST: Helen Baron MODELS: Annabelle & Tamar at Oxygen Models

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If an after-work caipirinha isn’t quite satisfying your wanderlust, come along to one of our free inspiration nights at Intrepid Travel Islington. This month we’re celebrating all things South America as we get practising our samba moves for Rio Carnival and find out what it’s like to trek the incredible Inca Trail in Peru. PLUS there’s 15% off our range of amazing South American adventures when you book in July!

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OUTDOOR FEATURE OPENING SOON...

THE BROWNSWOOD PARK TAVERN

Standing equidistant between Stoke Newington, Finsbury Park and Manor House ( just a couple of hundred yards from the north east entrance to Clissold park) is an impressively handsome Victorian public house. Opening at the end of July the new venture is brought to you by the same family who run such holsteries as N16’s Rose & Crown, the beer lovers’ Jolly Butchers and Highgate favourite The Wrestlers.

The Brownswood will serve hearty pub classic dishes, served from the open kitchen, boasting a bank of eight hand pumps offering some of the country’s finest ales, along with a great selection of real cider from Devon and Somerset and a promise of service with a smile.

The pub will also be opening up the first floor, fitted with an open fireplace and lounge seats... ideal for the colder Winter months.

And for Summertime? There will be an extended beer garden with atmospheric lighting and yet more cosy seats to accommodate 150 sun- seeking guests.

WE RECOMMEND: A Brownswood burger, washed down with a glass of blackberry cider in the sun before retiring to the lounge! For further information, please contact 020 7923 3337

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COME OUTSIDE We discover the best places to enjoy the sunshine in style SCARLET. SPICE BAR

Situated behind London’s famous Spitalfields indoor markets in a modern complex of restaurants and designer retail stores, Scarlet Dot is the first Indian Hâute Cuisine restaurant to open in the area. Just a stone’s throw from Liverpool Street Station, Scarlet Dot brings high class, incomparable fusion-dining together with a modern cocktail bar, world class menus and extensive wine list. Perfectly designed for any occasion, whether you wish to dine inside or out, with clients, family, colleagues or friends; or if you want to simply relax over a couple of cocktails or a cappuccino. Extensive Snacks, Lunch, Dinner, Specials and take-away menus make Scarlet Dot the ultimate choice at any time of the day.

WE RECOMMEND: The Scarlet Dot Early Bird Special Served every day from 3.30 - 6pm - choose one starter and one main course for only £6.95. Scarlet. Spice Bar, 4 Crispin Sq, Crispin Place (off Lamb St) Spitalfield Market, E1, scarletdot.co.uk

BELOWZERO RESTAURANT

The belowzero restaurant and lounge is situated just off Regent Street in the intimate surrounds of Heddon St. Mayfair. Soaked in sunshine throughout the day, with all weather protection and heating, belowzero is the perfect place to meet with friends and enjoy a cool wine, amazing cocktail or sample the delicious bites menu between shopping.

WE RECOMMEND: If it’s an experience you’re after, have a drink at the ICEBAR LONDON; the UK’s only permanent bar made of ice is kept at minus 5 degrees all year round!

All the interior crystal clear ice is harvested especially from the frozen Torne River in Jukkasjarvi, Northern Sweden. N-ice.

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Set in the heart of North London, a few stops away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Kassaba is everything you could want. An opulent Restaurant, Bar, Lounge and Shisha Garden, along with a dedicated royal VIP suite – all in one location.

Set across two floors, this awe inspiring venue is a perpetual Oasis of Persian, Ottoman, Eastern and Mediterranean inspired luxury. Kassaba has taken inspiration from the very first cultural fusions brought about by the legendary Conqueror: Alexander The Great, 356BC, creating an opulent ambience draped in history and infused with a modern and contemporary edge.

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In a move no doubt set to be emulated the length and breadth of the capital, this July will see Islington’s N1 Shopping Centre staging their very own Weekend Food Fair. And we’ve got all the inside info on what to expect

ALL THE FOOD OF THE FAIR

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unning from July 8-10 between 12 midday and 4pm, the fair’s central attraction will be a new pop-up food market set to take over the ground floor of the N1 Centre. Four of the centre’s amazing eateries – Yo! Sushi, Tinderbox, Glassworks and Wagamamas – will each move from their usual homes on the first floor of the shopping centre and set up camp downstairs, while the fair will also play host to guest appearances from Waitrose and local baking sensation, Ariella’s Cakes.

The fun doesn’t end when the market closes, however, and one of the things we at The City & Angel are most excited about are the Yo! Sushi master-classes set to take place in the week after the fair. Showcasing the expertise of the Yo! Sushi chefs, this very special event will include a children’s class for five ‘mini ninjas’ – teaching kids how to make sushi – and an adult class that will see five lucky competition winners

trained in the art of sushi-making by the Yo! Sushi head chef. Shoppers can register to win a spot in one of these master-classes at www.facebook.com/ N1ShoppingCentreIslington – winners will be picked at random and contacted on July 9.

The impulse behind the food fair it to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the restaurants within the N1 Centre.

In the words of Centre Manager Lynne Glover, “Food retailers are a huge part of the N1 Shopping Centre and we want to showcase this to our shoppers and especially the foodie fans out there!

We are delighted to be able to offer an event which is focused solely around the food and our fantastic restaurants,

coffee shop and bar and what they have to offer.”

With the N1 Centre only a stone’s throw from Angel tube station, and home also to some of the area’s best fashion retailers, a famous live music venue and a state-of-the-art multiplex cinema, it sounds to us like the perfect opportunity for a day (or two) out with the family. Delicious world cuisine, superb shopping and the best in leisure?

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YO! Roll Recipe INGREDIENTS • 180g prepared sushi rice • 1 full sheet of nori seaweed (trimmed at around 3.5cm long) • 30g of sliced avocado • 80g of sliced salmon • 25g orange masago • 3ml mayonnaise

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METHOD 1. Cover the bamboo rolling mat in cling film and place a sheet of nori on it, shiny side down.

2. Spread the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving around 2.5cm of space from the top.

3. Then spread the orange masago evenly over the rice.

4. Flip the sheet of nori over so the rice and masago is face down on the mat with the shiny side facing up and the empty flap of nori closest to you.

5. Place the salmon along the centre of the nori and the avocado and mayonnaise on top.

6. Using the bamboo rolling mat to keep all the elements tightly packed together; carefully roll everything into a cylinder (or iso sushi roll).

7. Use a knife to cut into 8 even sized pieces and lay flat on a plate, serving 2 per portion.

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rom the breakfast menu and salad bar to the evening selections, using the best fresh produce, Homa offers a local experience that is healthy, environmentally friendly and served in the spacious, comfortable and informal surroundings of a deli bar, café and restaurant.

The culinary traditions of Italy and the eastern Mediterranean reflect not only the background of the owners but also the experience of living in Stoke Newington with its vibrant, cosmopolitan population. As if that wasn’t cool enough, all the smoked salmon dishes are made from fish sourced at a traditional smokery round the corner you can check it out here: hansen-lydersen.com/

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MAGHREB RESTAURANT 189 Upper Street N1 1RQ 020 7226 2305

THE PRIMROSE EATERY 38 Primrose Hill Road NW3 3AD 020 7483 3222

THE PEASANT 240 St John Street EC1V 4PH 020 7336 7726

LE MERCURY 140a Upper Street N1 1QY 0871 332 7745

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YUM YUM THAI RESTAURANT 183-187 Stoke Newington High Street N16 0LH 020 7254 6751

ROSE AND CROWN 86, Highgate High Street, Highgate, N6 5HX 020 8340 0770

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CHANGING ROOMS Lisa Roberts, the founder of The Open Plan recently started offering free interior advice sessions to locals who need guidance in the home department. We caught up with Lisa to talk paint brushes and fabric swatches...

How did The Open Plan come around?

I had trained as an Interior Designer and have worked as a designer for other companies in the past, but the last place I worked at was a TV and Film location company. That was a really interesting job as you got to go into lots of weird and wonderful buildings all over London and the Home Counties which most people never get to see. After a while though, I got a little frustrated as there was no creative side to the job so I set up The Open Plan in 2007 and started designing for friends in my spare time.

Then, two years later The Open Plan went full-time.

What made you decide to be an Interior Designer?

As long as I can remember I have always enjoyed creating spaces, spending hours designing Lego houses and building dens, scavenging the neighborhood for discarded furniture and carpets to furnish them.

I would say that 60% of the job is shopping which I’m also very good at!

Why have you made your services more affordable than most?

Not coming from a fabulously wealthy background myself, I find it unfair that up until now most people have not had access to, and still do not think of getting a professional to help maximise their home’s potential. I also believe that the interiors industry can often be elitist and snooty. What

The Open Plan online endeavours to do, is to source all the items the client needs within their budget whilst giving them all the information to implement future changes themselves.

You recently started a free advice service, tell us more about that...

We’re currently running once monthly Interior Design Surgeries in a handful of North London venues (we hope to expand to the rest of London in the future) to promote our affordable design service. The surgeries are free and you do not need an appointment and so anyone can come along with pictures of their homes, cuttings from magazines, fabric swatches, plans, etc and get some free advice. Our next session will be at ‘The House’ in Canonbury 63-69 Canonbury Rd, London N1 2DG (see website for details).

What motivated you to offer free advice?

We felt that it was important to run these informal sessions in order to meet our potential clients and introduce ourselves and our unique, affordable services one-to-one.

Interior Design is a very word-ofmouth industry and so no amount of advertising can beat a recommendation from someone you’ve met and/or worked for.

Do people come in with good ideas or do you have to guide them?

Most people have an idea of how they’d like their space to look but they just don’t know where to start or where to source everything. Another thing we find is that the longer people live in homes the harder they find it to see it’s potential and ways to re-organise the space for the better. What we will also do is push people to be a little more adventurous in their home and coax them away from bland or cluttered rooms in favour of new fabrics, colours and styles and a more streamlined living space.

Has anyone ever come to you with a really crazy idea?

I had one client who wanted to surprise her husband by getting the house designed and redecorated whilst they were away on a two week holiday, without telling him. The Open Plan is always up for a challenge and so we accepted the brief. We knew that it would entail lots of late hours and trouble-shooting, but we succeeded in completing everything just in time for their return, and he absolutely loved what we had done. It was an exciting project to do with the time-scale and it felt a little “home makeover show” with the surprise reveal at the end.

How have the sessions been for you - have they gone as you’d planned?

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met professionals such as builders, carpenters and architects at the surgeries which is always good as we can add them to our everincreasing tradespeople contacts book for our clients. The informal atmosphere of our venues also works well as people like to relax with a coffee or glass of wine which makes the events feel more like a chat with friends.

Do you prefer it when a project is slightly unconventional?

Definitely, it’s always fun when we can push the boundaries and create something that’s not been done before or where we can have a little fun, not all rooms need to be conventional.

Of course, we know where to draw the line with our clients and we won’t bully them into something they really don’t want to do, but it’s always great for a designer when you get a more open brief. We’re currently designing a showroom for an ethical kids and baby clothing company which is allowing us to be more playful than usual.

What is the general process behind redesigning a room or a house - from start to finish?

Well it depends on which service you chose.

The traditional method starts with a visit to the client’s house to meet the owners, take an initial look at the space and get to know a little about their tastes and lifestyle. Upon being appointed we will survey (measure, photograph and draw) the rooms that need re-designing. We will also have in-depth conversations with the clients to ascertain what they want to achieve, and discuss budgets and time-lines. Next we put together what’s called a Mood Board and plans

which will demonstrate our ideas for the space to give the client a clearer idea of what we propose to do. Once the scheme is signed off we will source all the furniture and materials needed, and obtain quotes from trusted tradespeople to produce an accurate schedule and final costs. Next comes the physical work on the building, which can be disruptive but is always worth it in the end - you can’t make a cake without breaking some eggs and so too you can’t create a beautiful space without some degree of building and decoration.

Our new online service is an even more affordable way to use The Open Plan. For a one-off payment (dependent on the number of rooms that are to be redesigned) we send an in-depth questionnaire, along with instructions on how to photograph and measure the client’s room(s). We use this information to get to know the client and their home and design their scheme. Within two weeks the client will receive their ‘Personalised Design Pack’ which includes, a proposed, bespoke shopping list for furniture, materials, plan and sample board with a guide to where to use the colours, which finishes to use and the quantities which they’ll need to complete the job.

How do you source everything you use for your designs - from the clients themselves or your

own findings?

Everyone has items that they love and will want to incorporate into their new room(s) and very often our designs can be inspired by such pieces as a well loved chair or painting. Other times we can easily work out what a client’s taste is and then we will draw from our vast library of suppliers both in the UK and abroad to find just the right pieces.

Finally, any tips for aspiring interior designers?

If you’re going to do it properly, make sure that you sign up to a good course (this could be a degree course or a part-time course at a respected arts institution). Some people think that it’s all about picking cushions and curtains, but if you can’t produce technical drawings and at least have a basic understanding of building techniques, you might not be taken seriously and it will be so much harder to relay your ideas to a client. It’s also important to learn presentation skills.

Also, you need an insatiable appetite for interiors and inspiration can come from anywhere, so read more, take note of buildings and homes you love and try to work out what makes them work so well and record things that catch your eye. theopenplan.com

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NEWGATE CLOCK

The iconic British brand has put an American Retro spin on their classic clocks £75, Selfridges.com

This original late 50s will add comfort and luxury to any room £425, guideninteriors.com

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Price on request, pedlars.co.uk

This month we’re inspired by laid-back LA hotel cool Mix minimalist Scandinavian with retro American style

ALONSO OUTDOOR PATIO SET The must-have set for leisurely weekends. £399, Made.com

‘DIVA’ FLOOR LAMP

The tripod base and umbrellastyle shade can be dropped, raised and rotated enabling different looks and light effects.

Available in Black or White from Black Swan Interiors for £795, with all readers getting a 15% discount on purchase (quote ‘Zest’).

CHINE WHITE CHAIR

This modern seat from the Eco friendly Flexible Love Collection is the ultimate in poolside designer lounging. £549, Made.com

TASCHEN PUCCI BOOK

Containing original drawings from Emilio Pucci himself, this special edition is limited to just 500 signed copies and bound in vintage fabric! £650, gift-library.com

ANIMATE BEDSIDE TABLE

This single-draw table made from American Black Walnut lives up to its cartoonish name!

From £899.99, youngandnorgate.com

POLAROID 300

The well-loved instant camera is back and still hasn’t lost its retro edge.

Perfect for impatient photographers. £85, gift-library.com

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Update and downsize the family album with the photo viewer, it downloads straight from a digital camera and has a 4GB memory which can hold 40,000 photos £99.00, Red5.co.uk

BREVILLE RADIO TOASTER

If you ever thought making toast was boring, a built in high quality FM/AM radio makes the process more fun! £52.99, firebox.com

EMILIA QUICK MILL COFFEE MACHINE

An esy-to-use manual espresso machine in polished stainless steel.

Has full steaming capacity that smaller machines lack. £795, thecoffeemachine.com

MICROSOFT ARC MOUSE Comfortably fitting under your hand, this wireless mouse has Bluetrack technology so it works on rough or smooth surfaces. It also folds shut (which activates the standby mode) and becomes pocket-size £36.59, ebuyer.com

THE SANCTUARY CHARGER

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THE MOST POPULAR RESTAURANTS According to facebook and twitter

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ocial media sites like Twitter and Facebook are a great place to talk about the things you like. From music events to parties in the park, these tools give you the chance to put your stamp of approval on them.You’ve no doubt seen the Twitter ‘Follow’ button or the Facebook ‘Like’ feature on many websites, too.

If you’re like me and check out restaurants and bars on the net before going there, then check out this snazzy list of local hangouts together with how popular they are on Twitter and Facebook. I’ll let you decide if this makes any difference to your dining and drinking habits.

COCOBAMBOO Twitter followers: 842 @cocobamboo_uk

VIAJANTE Twitter followers: 2,187 @viajanteE2

Facebook likes: 122 /cocobamboo.uk

Facebook likes: 1,965 /viojanteE2

FIFTEEN Twitter followers: 1,771 @fifteenlondon

VINOTECA Twitter followers: 3,141 @vinoteca

Facebook likes: 3,712

Facebook likes: 436

ALBERT & PEARL Twitter followers: 44 @albertandpearl

KINGS HEAD THEATRE Twitter followers: 1,213 @kingsHeadThtr

WAX JAMBU Twitter followers: 94 @waxjambulondon

Facebook likes: 124 /AlbertandPearl

Facebook likes: 805/ KingsHeadTheatrePub

CALLOOH CALLAY Twitter followers: 1,740 @Callooh_Callay

MANNA Twitter followers: 842 @ mannarestaurant

Facebook likes: 562 /CalloohCallayLondon CHILANGO Twitter followers: 1,927 @chilango_uk Facebook likes: 1,803 /ChilangoUK

Facebook likes: 487 THE BARNSBURY Twitter followers: 78 @thethreeboozers Facebook likes: 3

Facebook likes: 301

ZILOUFS Twitter followers: 40 @ziloufs Facebook likes: 13

Iain Scott is managing director of Islington based web design agency, Base Creative.

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THEÊ CITYÕ SÊ GOTÊ TALENT Spotlight onCity Academy

ABOUT If you haven’t already heard of City Academy, you’re in for a treat. With evening, weekend and day courses across London in just about anything performance-related, the academy is a Mecca for those seeking quality, expert performing arts classes (for career purposes, or just for fun and to develop their skills).

City Academy offers an impressively wide range of classes aimed at people of varying experience levels and interest – acting sessions, for example, offer not only a choice between screen acting and improvisation, but also specialised Shakespeare workshops, scriptwriting and voice training (among other things).

You can also try out tailored singing, musical theatre, television,

film and comedy courses - and some of the most popular classes are dance-based. With an extensive list of styles available - from ballet and ballroom to salsa and samba via the fantastic new ‘Zumba’ dance craze that has taken the nation by storm - the academy boasts a more varied range of activities than a traditional theatre or dance school.

City Academy has proven itself an educational heavyweight in a city renowned for its arts training, with an ever-increasing portfolio and a thriving student population.

WHAT ELSE? So what else does the City Academy have to offer? For one thing, there’s the City Academy Summer

School, held in conjunction with Felsted School, which provides a rare opportunity for students aged 7-18 to gain performance training from a team of professionals from the theatre community. Over six days, students work towards a final showcase performance for an audience of family and friends.

City Academy also provides business training for those wanting to learn presentation and communication skills or those looking to improve their public speaking, as well as sales and fundraising training and interview coaching. If you have your own business, the academy offers bespoke training packages suitable for away-days, events and parties.

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PARTIES With more and more people turning to cultural activities for inspired entertainment, City Academy now has the facility to organise bespoke parties including stag and hen events: fans of TV’s Glee can even take part in a specially designed singing workshop! Offering a far more productive way to celebrate, bond with friends and create special memories than the traditional booze-up, there are even special sessions available to help steel the nerves of a nervous best man or groom!

OUR PICK OF THE BUNCH!

Street Dance Taster – August 2, 7-9pm at Sadler’s Wells (Studio A). See if you’d like to take on the full course with a sample session that promises a handy introduction to the basics of urban and commercial street dance.

Week long Summer School at Sadler’s Wells

City Academy offers a wide range of courses tailored to suit all tastes and all levels of theatrical skill - providing a creative outlet for business professionals across the City.

I was given the opportunity to try their Advanced Singing program, a twelve week course culminating in a showcase performance. Having some experience of drama school myself, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I found the course and its teacher, Paul Harvard to be exemplary.

Paul’s knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the voice helped him to paint a clear picture of how we sing - and this then made it far easier to perform the full range of singing techniques, including belt, cry and falsetto.

The course focuses on developing these techniques before applying them to a solo piece of your choice; Paul then assists you in correcting and perfecting your singing. The students in my class were from varied backgrounds and cut across a wide range of ages and talent levels. Among them were a French finance director, a Welsh company Secretary, an assistant headmistress, to name a few. The majority of the class are there to have fun, but there are a few who use it as a basis for developing their professional skills and confidence.

Many of my fellow students had already taken part in previous courses at City Academy, and I can understand why: attending the academy builds confidence, gives your social life an interesting extra facet and provides a creative outlet you might not be able to explore while sat in your office.

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JULY 2011

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ARLINGTON AVENUE, N1

£885,000 FREEHOLD

• Early Victorian Flat Fronted Terraced House • 2 Bedrooms • Bathrooms • Through Reception Room • Through Kitchen/Dining Room • Private South Facing Garden • Sought After Residential Location • Peaceful Residential Street with No Through Traffic • Close to the Regent’s Canal • Close to Shops and Transport to the City and West End • Within the Arlington Conservation Area

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LEFT-HAND Hamptons City Lettings Lettings. 020 7236 8399 citylettings@hamptons-int.com

Trinity Square EC3 – £595 per week A spacious two double bedroom apartment in this stunning development on the edge of the Thames. Benefits from high ceilings, separate kitchen and high quality furnishings. Available furnished.

Wilkes Street E1 – £2,500 per week

Bishops Square E1 – £450 per week

High Timber Street EC4 – £385 per week

A fantastic opportunity to rent a one bedroom apartment in this brand new development located in the heart of Spitalfields. Available furnished.

A spacious one bedroom apartment in this portered building close to St Paul’s with attractive and well kept atrium. Available furnished.

Deal Street E1 – £450 per week A well presented two bedroom duplex apartment in this former warehouse with communal roof terrace. Situated moments from Brick Lane. Available furnished.

Barbican EC2 – £450 per week A newly refurbished triplex apartment in the prestigious Barbican complex.

The apartment benefits from two private balconies and parking is available by separate negotiation. Available furnished.

A beautifully restored five bedroom early 18th Century double fronted terrace house in the heart of Spitalfields, benefiting from private garden and original features. Available furnished, unfurnished or part furnished.

Renting a property is no reason to accept anything less than the perfect home It’s still your personal oasis. Albeit for a shorter timeframe. That said nearly all our tenants renew their contracts. Proof that we know how to make people feel right at home.

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Hamptons City Sales Sales. 020 7236 8398 city@hamptons-int.com

Shoreditch High Street, E1 – Leasehold - £1,200,000

Gowers Walk, E1 – Leasehold - £895,000

Located on the first floor of an impressive warehouse conversion in fashionable Shoreditch, this stunning 2 bedroom apartment offers amazing entertaining space.

This incredible penthouse apartment is located on top of an extremely popular warehouse conversion with concierge, and has a stunning roof terrace and 2 parking spaces.

Crutched Friars, EC3 – Leasehold - £775,000 This larger than average 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in the heart of the Square Mile has a fantastic reception room which is perfect for entertaining.

Strype Street , E1 – Leasehold £485,000 This incredibly bright City apartment near Liverpool Street station is on the top floor of an extremely popular building, offers flexible accommodation and has secure parking.

Times Square , E1 – Leasehold £335,000 A beautifully presented one bedroom apartment in an extremely popular liftserviced building with concierge, with an open-plan kitchen and a balcony off the reception.

Norfolk House, EC4 – Leasehold £250,000 This well presented ground floor studio apartment has a contemporary finish and is perfect for anybody looking for a home, investment or pied-a-terre near the City.

The Hamptons International team always go further...

to meet your personal property needs, whatever they may be. Over 97% of our clients say they would use us again or recommend us to others. Let us show you why.

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LEFT-HAND Hamptons Islington Lettings Lettings. 020 7359 5675 islingtonlettings@hamptons-int.com

Goswell Road, EC1 – £450 per week – Long Let New Wharf Road, N1 – £525 per week – Long Let Located minutes from the business district, this generously proportioned one Located minutes from Kings Cross and St. Pancras International, this beautiful bedroom property boasts modern fittings and a wealth of light throughout. canal side apartment benefits from superb water views with floor to ceiling reception room windows.

Leeke Street, WC1 – £575 per week – Long Let Perfect for a corporate let, this brand new one bedroom house benefits from high specification fittings throughout whilst being only minutes from the amenities of Kings Cross.

Tavistock Place, WC1 – £675 per week – Long Let

St. Pancras Chambers, NW1 – £825 per week – Long Let Set in a historic and prestigious building, this very spacious fifth floor apartment benefits from fantastic living space and high quality fittings throughout with city views.

York Central, N1 – £1050 per week – Long Let Fantastic two double bedroom warehouse conversion with open plan reception to kitchen, Italian bathrooms and separate study. Superbly located with excellent transport links.

Attractive two double bedroom apartment situated within this popular mansion block within moments of Brunswick Centre and Russell Square.

We’re Recruiting

During 2011, we’re expanding our branch network across London and the South East, and we’re looking for experienced Managers, Negotiators, Property Managers and Administrators with Sales or Lettings experience to join us. If you can demonstrate your success, are motivated, energetic and passionate about property, we’d like to hear from you now. Please email your CV to our HR team at 2011recruitment@hamptons-int.com quoting the job title and location in the subject line or call us on 020 7963 0614

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Linton Street Islington N5

A handsome Victorian terraced 3 bedroom house, set within the desirable Arlington Square Conservation area of Islington. Accommodation comprises of double reception, large family kitchen/diner, 2 bathrooms & a picturesque 40ft garden.

Guide Price freehold

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020 7359 9777

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Mary Street Islington N1

A stunning 3 bedroom, 3 storey house, set within the sought after Arlington Square Conservation Area of Islington. The property has been finished to an exacting standard with wonderful neutral & warm tones throughout.

Guide Price freehold

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SALES

020 7359 9777

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Spencer Place N1 £990 per week

Canonbury Square N1 £925 per week

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Impressive & spacious 3 double bedroom mews house situated in a gated mews. The property has been furbished to excellent standard boasting solid wood floors through out, large kitchen diner arranged over the ground floor, wide stair cases leading to a good size bright reception with access to a private balcony, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus off street parking for 1 car.

020 7226 4221

This stunning refurbished 3 bedroom apartment on the first floor of this period property overlooks the beautiful Canonbury Square. The property has been refurbished to a beautiful standard. The flat consists of a large living room, grand master bedroom, double bedroom & a third smaller bedroom, separate kitchen & modern bathroom.

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Canonbury Square N1 £575 per week

Provost Street N1 £500 per week

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A beautiful top floor apartment set on this desirable square in Canonbury. The property has been refurbished to a very high standard and consists of a large living room, 2 double bedrooms, separate kitchen & modern bathroom. The property benefits from views of the square & a communal garden.

020 7226 4221

Fabulous superior sixth floor 2 bedroom apartment in this landmark new development with views of the City & its own private decked balcony. The accommodation comprises an expansive 21ft living room, 2 equally sized double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a fully fitted high spec kitchen with granite worktops. There is also a further room which could potentially be used as an occasional bedroom, study or dining room.

020 7226 4221

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London | Country | International Professional property services since 1835

Century Mews, N5

ÂŁ750 per week

Enjoying modern design touches throughout, this sought-after four bed house offers fantastic entertaining space.

Light filled rooms | spacious accommodation | modern eat in kitchen | master bedroom with en- suite

Morton Road, N1

ÂŁ1,150,000 freehold

A stunning, end of terrace house set over four floors in the heart of Islington.

Chic interiors | well proportioned rooms | contemporary kitchen | three bedrooms | double reception room

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

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

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London | Country | International Professional property services since 1835

Remington Street, N1

ÂŁ575 per week

A beautifully presented two bed apartment set over two floors of a stunning period conversion.

Shared garden | period features | two double bedrooms | study | fully integrated kitchen

Chatterton Road, N4

ÂŁ725,000 freehold

A handsome, period house boasting elegant and well appointed rooms that are flooded with natural light.

Secluded garden | three bedrooms | high ceilings | period features | family bathroom

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

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

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London | Country | International Professional property services since 1835

Mildmay Grove North, N1

ÂŁ350 per week

A charming top floor flat located on a quiet, leafy and residential street in Islington.

Sash windows | open plan kitchen/ reception | double bedroom | modern bathroom | study

Church Walk, N16

ÂŁ525,000 freehold

Offered in immaculate condition and finished to a very high standard is this modern three bed house.

Exposed brickwork | granite work surfaces | open plan kitchen reception | two private patios | bright airy rooms

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

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

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PROPERTY

SPECTRUM COURT, N7

GIFFORD STREET, N1

An impressive Victorian freehold house which has been the subject of a superb contemporary renovation.

Arranged over four floors and designed by acclaimed architect Mary Arnold-Forster, the accommodation has an emphasis on entertaining space with three wonderful reception rooms on both the ground and the lower ground floors, a smart Plain English hardwood kitchen with brushed steel work surfaces, a spacious bathroom with high quality Vola fittings together with two double bedrooms including a stunning top floor master bedroom with roof terrace overlooking the rear garden below. £795,000 Freehold Cluttons: 020 7354 6666

LIVERPOOL ROAD, ISLINGTON, N1

An immaculate one double bedroom first floor flat set within this period Georgian building and the Barnsbury Conservation Area. The property has been subject to much improvement by the current owner and comprises one double bedroom, bright open plan kitchen/reception room with large floor to ceiling sash windows (flooding the apartment with natural light) and shower room.

Features include an attractive period style fireplace in the reception room, hard wood flooring and a contemporary kitchen. £325,000 Leasehold Thomson Currie: 020 7354 5224

This spacious two bedroom, modern, first floor apartment is situated in a small development in a quiet side road in Central Holloway next to the Beaux Arts Building. The property is within walking distance of local undergound stations and bus routes to the West End and City, thriving shops, local restaurants and bars. Highly recommended for early viewing. £389,995 Drivers & Norris: 020 7607 5001

PROPERTYÊ NEWS BEST BIDS IN N1

Savills Islington has had three offers on a five bedroom house in Culford Road, N1, (Guide price £1.25m) within a week of the property coming to market. Located in the popular De Beauvoir conservation area, this quiet location offers easy access to central Islington and is convenient for access to the City with the new East London train line station at Dalston, which opened last June as part of ongoing regeneration works for the Olympics.

This is an early Victorian town house in a prominent end of terrace corner position. ABBIE GRIESMAN OF SAVILLS The accommodation is laid out over three floors providing both elegant and well proportioned rooms. The current owners have finished the house to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

The extended rear addition creates really attractive family sized space on the ground floor that leads directly out to the rear garden. The front garden has enough space for parking for one car, whilst the rear garden is well stocked and enjoys the sunny west light.

Abbie Griesman of Savills comments: “The interest this sale has generated indicates the strength of the current sales market in this area. We launched the house to the market for a short time last year and there was little interest, yet this time around, we have had three offers within a week of it coming to the market, one of which is in excess of the asking price.

This just goes to show this is a hot area to invest in, which offers better value for money than central Islington; the houses are wider than the average Islington house too. There are good local restaurants and a nice deli nearby.”

Islington, N1, also came second in the most searched-for London postcode during April 2011, after Fulham and closely followed by SW18 (Wandsworth) according to Savills analysis of prime property web searches. The top three positions were unchanged when Savills updated their analysis from the previous month. These London postcodes are currently those experiencing the most global internet hits on Savills UK property search website.

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ISLINGTON

Burgh Street N1

St. Paul Street N1

A three storey early Victorian house boasting a wealth of period features together with a south-facing rear garden

A family home (approx. 1,500 sq ft) arranged over four floors located in the heart of the Arlington Conservation Area

2 reception rooms | 2 bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen | garden

2 reception rooms | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | kitchen | garden

Guide price £995,000 freehold

Guide price £995,000 freehold

Baalbec Road N5

Victoria Mansions N7

A charming flat occupying the first floor of this end of terrace Victorian house just off Highbury Fields

A third floor flat in this impressive period mansion block with many period features including fireplaces and original tiled flooring

reception room | 2 bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen

2 reception rooms | 3 bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen | balcony

Guide price £499,950 leasehold

Guide price £495,000 share of freehold

Enfield Road N1

Gifford Street N1

A stylish flat in this popular modern development in the heart of De Beauvoir and within easy reach of Haggerston overground

A larger than average contemporary flat with concerige service and a high quality finish, overlooking a pretty communal courtyard

reception room | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | kitchen

reception room | bedroom | bathroom | kitchen | communal courtyard

Guide price £395,000 leasehold

Guide price £350,000 leasehold

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ISLINGTON

Eclipse Building N1

Leyden Street E1

A factory conversion in a central Islington location boasting retained original features, high ceilings and views over a park

A contemporary sub penthouse apartment located within a desirable art-deco building close to the City

reception room | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | kitchen | balcony

reception room | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | kitchen | porter | terrace

£800 per week unfurnished

£695 per week furnished

Wharf Road N1

Gainsborough Studios N1

A canal side apartment located within a respected development boasting a large terrace with pleasant canal views

A modern apartment in this popular development adjacent to Shoreditch Park and convenient for Angel and Old Street stations

reception room | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | kitchen | porter | terrace

reception room | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | kitchen | porter | balcony

£585 per week unfurnished

£460 per week furnished

City View Apartments N1

Thornhill Road N1

A refurbished second floor apartment in a popular development on Essex Road with private parking

This lovely flat is situated within a respected mansion block and has a smart finish in addition to a prime Barnsbury location

reception room | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | kitchen | Juliet balcony

reception room | bedroom | bathroom | kitchen/dining

£450 per week furnished

£385 per week unfurnished

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325 Upper Street, London N1 2XQ www.hughgrover.co.uk

St. Paul Street, N1 Guide Price: £999,950 Freehold • 4 Storey Early Victorian Flat Fronted Terraced House • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Through Reception Room • Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Excellent Decorative Order Throughout • Private Walled Rear Garden • Sought After Residential Location • Close to Transport and Shops • Close to the Regent’s Canal • Within the Arlington Conservation Area

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Essex Road, N1

£295,000 Leasehold 1 Bedroom

Arlington Avenue, N1

Southgate Road, N1

£325,000 Leasehold 2 Bedrooms

Englefield Road, N1

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PROPERTY ADVICE FINANCE

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“TRACK AND FIX” MORTGAGE THAT BLOWS AWAY THE BEST 5 YEAR FIXED RATES

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ohn Charcol, the independent mortgage experts, has today launched a ground-breaking new “track and fix” mortgage that is the perfect answer ttoo the current uncertainty on the future movement of interest rate. The mortgage initially tracks the Bank of England rate for 2 years and then moves to a fixed rate for a further 3 years.

Ray Boulger, senior technical manager at John Charcol, comments: “It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the most innovative products that the market has seen for some time. Following the latest smoke signals from the Bank of England most economists no longer expect a Bank Rate increase this year and the discussion now tends to be “will it be next year and, if so, when?”

“With the great pricing we have achieved on this hybrid mortgage it offers better value than any 5 year fix on the market unless Bank Rate AVERAGES more than 1.75% over the next two years. Not only that but the lower the average rate of Bank Rate over these next 2 years the cheaper this mortgage becomes. It seems unlikely that Bank Rate will remain at 0.5% for the whole of the next 2 years but should that happen the average rate on this mortgage over its 5 year term would be 3.31%.

“The details of the mortgage, which is available for both purchase and remortgage, are: Bank Rate + 1.79% to 31/8/13, giving an initial pay rate of 2.29%, followed by a fixed rate of 3.99% until 31/8/16. The maximum LTV is 75% and for mortgages up to £750,000 there is a booking fee payable on application of £99, with a completion fee of £1,900. The overall cost for comparison is 5.2% APR. “Although the fees are relatively high, when amortised over the 5 year term a £1,995 fee is equivalent to a £800 fee on a 2 year deal, but the size of the fee does mean that this mortgage may not be suitable for small mortgages.

“For borrowers needing more than 75% LTV the mortgage is available up to 85% LTV at the following rates: Bank Rate + 2.99% to 31/8/13, giving an initial pay rate of 3.49%, followed by a fixed rate of 4.99% until 31/8/16. Up to £750,000 there is a booking fee of £99, with a completion fee of £1,900. to £750,000 there is a booking fee payable on application of £99, with a completion fee of £1,900.The overall cost for comparison is 5.7% APR. “Although the fees are relatively high, when amortised over the 5 year term a £1,995 fee is equivalent to a £800 fee on a 2 year deal, but the size of the fee does mean that this mortgage may not be suitable for small mortgages. Early repayment charges are 5%, 4% and 3%.

Your initial mortgage consultation is obligation free. There will be a minimum fee for our mortgage service of £450, of which £150 is payable when you apply, and we will retain the commission from the mortgage lender. Alternatively, you can choose the fee only option which is typically 0.65% of the amount borrowed. The precise amount will depend on your circumstances and mortgage loan amount, and will be discussed and agreed before you make a mortgage application.

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY DEBT SECURED ON IT

ASK THE EXPERTS All your questions answered about whether to fix or hold out on the tracker, economy forecasts, whether to purchase now or later just call 0207 933 9170 or send an email to mortgageadvice@charcol.co.uk. For a free no obligation mortgage review quote ZEST

FLAT SELLING Hema Anand from Colman Coyle, gives her expert advice on all your legal property questions

Should I extend the lease of my flat? It has 75 years left; is that long enough?

There are several reasons why you should extend. You shall see from the below the possible impact that that the length of your lease has on the ability to sell, re-mortgage or simply on the value of your flat: VALUE An immediate and significant reason for extending a short lease is the impact it can have on the value of your property. This is best illustrated by the following example:A two bedroom flat which has 80 years left to run is worth £300,000.00 on the open market and with 75 years left to run is recalculated to be worth £272,000.00 on the open market.

MORTGAGE/REMORTGAGE Another point to consider is if you should wish to remortgage then the value of the property is an important factor and a lender may lend less where the property is worth less. Many lenders will also not lend or re-mortgage where a lease is below a certain number of years, which also has a negative impact on the marketability of the property should you wish to sell.

PREMIUM You may find that the longer you leave it to extend your lease, the more you may have to pay to the landlord. Leases that have less than 80 years left to run may cost more to extend. This is because the landlord is by law entitled to charge more to extend it. By way of example, please consider the following scenario.

A lease in 2009 with 80 years left to run was calculated to cost £2,000.00 in order to extend it. The same lease in 2011, two years on, is now calculated to cost £8,000.00.

ASK THE EXPERTS

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

www.colmancoyle.com 80 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0NU

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Property of the Month

market insight MICHAEL SINGH

ELLIS & CO ISLINGTON, N1

CARNEGIE STREET £320,000

Ex local ground floor apartment available. This 3-bedroom apartment is located within the Barnsbury estate and boasts a well maintained manicured garden and ceiling height of approximately 2.6 metres. The property is located within walking distance of the local high street and therefore all the amenities. ellisandco.co.uk

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Before you look, make sure you have done your research Have a plan and stick to it Go with your gut ... If you like something go for it Enjoy the experience!

How has the first six months of 2011 been for you? The first six months have been fairly quiet on the sales front, whereas letting have been strong.

Despite sales being slow property prices in Islington have certainly come back and beyond from their peak in 2007. Rental prices have also increased and have been driven up as a result of increased demand for all types of property.

Do you think that Islington/ Hampstead has bucked the trend in the market over the last two years?

Having gone through the experience of the last two/three years I would certainly comment that Islington and Hampstead have been fairly resilient and in my opinion recession-proof.

How long have you been based in the area and what makes this area so special within London? The office opened in Islington in 2007 and has been getting stronger and stronger on an annual basis. Islington has a great, vibrant lifestyle and a fantastic history. It has appealed and continues to appeal to people that are looking for that little bit more. Whether it is the restaurants and bars, or the various different home styles available, there is something for everyone.

What’s the typical property you have on your books at present? We have a number of apartments, all different styles; that are available for rent and to buy. We also get some lovely period properties which are beautiful in character and fantastic to promote.

With Mortgage lenders starting to offer better deals to first time buyers what affect will this have in the current market? We hope lenders offering better deals will help the market move further forward. On the sales side,

things have been stagnant but i am confident that lending initiatives will also drive things forward.

With the Rental market being so strong how do you see the next twelve months? And what advise do you have for those looking to rent and those looking to let their properties?

I envisage that the rental market will be the same way – still strong. I feel that property should always be well maintained and well furnished to achieve maximum rental and quality of tenant. I would also urge landlords to take advantage of good deals. Especially Ellis and Co Islington’s Free EPC, Free Gas Safety and Free Inventory package (currently on offer).

With buyers outstripping demand for properties at the moment, what advice do you have for buyers and sellers?

I have always felt that in Islington, over the last 20 years, if you get the price right there should be no problem in selling your property. In fact on many occasions, properties have sold for the exact valuation price. For example, we valued a three bedroom apartment in Alwyne Square (preauction) at £420,000 and it achieved this value in April 2011.

Are you optimistic for the rest of the year? Absolutely!! Lettings are strong...With the mortgage market easing up, lenders are offering better deals and the great weather we’ve been having should aid people looking and finding the property that they want.

In an area with so many Estate Agents what makes your agency different?

We have an honest approach and a passion for our business. We want our clients to achieve their aspirations and if we can help them achieve that then we know we have done what we set out to do and made ourselves stand out to our clients.

358 ESSEX ROAD, ISLINGTON, N1 3PD ELLISANDCO.CO.UK 75

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Compton Avenue, N1

£1,725,000 Freehold

A stunning modern house with four bedrooms and private patio and terraces set just behind Upper Street.

Soley Mews, WC1

£1,550,000 Freehold

A spectacular former chapel with planning permission granted for a two bedroom residential house.

Thomson Currie.

Moving Islington since 1986

Petherton Road, N5

£425,000 Leasehold

Highbury Grove, N5

£349,950 Leasehold

A three bedroom, two bathroom flat set across the entire first floor of this attractive double fronted period property.

A one double bedroom duplex flat with private entrance and garden and fronting on to Baalbec Road.

Lofting Road, N1

Liverpool Road, N1

£329,950 Leasehold

A one bedroom top floor apartment set within this well maintained ex local authority block with large communal garden.

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£325,000 Leasehold

An immaculate one bedroom first floor flat with large sash windows, solid wood floors and period style fireplace.

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Batchelor Street, N1

£345 per week

A superb one bedroom flat in this outstanding Victorian school conversion in a quiet street moments from the Angel station.

Bastwick Street, EC1

£375 per week

A lovely one bedroom apartment in a new development located close to the City.

020 7354 5224

thomsoncurrie.co.uk

Milner Square, N1

£410 per week

Haverstock Place, N1

£465 per week

A beautiful, recently refurbished and very spacious one bedroom flat on the raised ground floor of this popular and secure development.

A spacious, nicely decorated two bedroom, two bathroom apartment located on the second floor of this small modern development.

Lever Street, EC1

Bartholemew Square, EC1

£500 per week

A lovely two double bedroom, two bathroom modern apartment set on the first floor of this modern development.

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£530 per week

A contemporary two double bedroom two bathroom first floor apartment within this part period warehouse conversion.

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AGENTS DIRECTORY 1 HAMPTONS 87 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0NP Tel: 020 7359 5675 www.hamptons.co.uk 2 CLUTTONS 6 Camden Walk, Islington, N1 8DY T: 020 7354 6666 www.cluttons.com 3 CHESTERTON HUMBERTS 327-329 Upper Street, Islington, N1 2XQ T: 020 7359 9777 www.chestertonhumberts.com 4 WINKWORTH 65 Upper Street Islington N1 0NY Tel: 020 7354 2480 www.winkworth.co.uk 5 HUGH GROVER ASSOCIATES 325 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7226 1010 www.hughgrover.co.uk 6 CURRELL RESIDENTIAL 321 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7226 4200 www.currell.com 7 NEXT MOVE 320 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7226 5050 www.nextmove.com 8 NEXT MOVE 63 - 65 Stoke Newington Church Street Stoke Newington N16 0AR Tel: 020 7254 9709 www.nextmove.com 9 THOMSON CURRIE 313 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7354 5224 www.thomsoncurrie.co.uk 10 WHERE NEXT Leroy House, Unit 3Q, 436 Essex Road, N1 3QP Tel: 020 3176 4150 www.wherenextislington.co.uk Project2:Layout 1

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11 DRIVERS & NORRIS 407-409 Holloway Road, London N7 6HP Tel: 020 7607 5001 www.drivers.co.uk 12 JEFFREY NICHOLAS 71 Cross Street, N1 2BB 020 7354 0707 www.jeffreynicholas.co.uk 13 ELLIS AND CO 358 Essex Road, Islington, N1 3PD Tel: 020 7288 9870 www.ellisandco.co.uk

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Holloway Road | London N19 | ÂŁ305,000

A very spacious chain free ground and lower ground floor flat situated in a excellent location for transport facilities, both tube/bus routes to West End/City shops and bars.

The flat would make ideal an first time purchase or rental investment. Split level, Two double bedrooms - one with family bathroom and other with en suite shower room, Lounge/kitchen, Gas central heating, Sole use of decked garden, Chain free, Close to excellent transport facilities to West End/City.

Spectrum Court | London N7 | ÂŁ380.00 Per Week

A well proportioned and airy two bedroom flat set on second floor (with lift) of a private purpose built block situated within walking distance to Holloway Road, Archway and Upper Holloway Road Tube Stations. Accommodation comprising two bedrooms, bathroom with shower, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower corner and open plan kitchen with sitting room. Property further benefits from having a contemporary feel, gas central heating, part wood flooring, double glazed windows, washing machine and dishwasher. UNFURNISHED.

Evolving. Improving. Succeeding.

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Thane Villas | London N7 | ÂŁ315,000

A well maintained two bedroom raised ground floor flat situated within a large Victorian house with own section of rear garden. The flat is within walking distance of Finsbury Park with its excellent bus and tube transport links to City and West End. Raised Ground Floor Flat, 2 Bedrooms (Views over rear gardens), Lounge/Kitchen, Gas Central Heating, Excellent Decorations throughout, Bathroom, Own Section of rear garden, Close to transport links both Tube and Bus Routes to West End and City, Leasehold of 125 years from 2007.

Skegness House | London N7 | ÂŁ350.00 Per Week

A very spacious two bedroom maisonette set over ground and first floors within a purpose built block situated within walking distance to Caledonian Road Tube and Caledonian Road and Barnsbury Overground Stations. Accommodation comprises two large sized bedrooms, separate study, sitting room with doors leading into the garden, kitchen, bathroom (bath & shower) and separate W.C. Property benefits from double glazed windows throughout, gas central heating, and washing machine.

FURNISHED.

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Ex local ground floor apartment available. This 3-bedroom apartment is located within the Barnsbury estate and boasts a well maintained manicured garden and ceiling height of approximately 2.6 metres. The property is located within walking distance of the local high street and therefore all the amenities. The property has its own entrance and Kings Cross station is located under 0.5 miles away.

£289,995

Ex Local Authority Apartment located within close vicinity of Old Street, Hoxton and Shoreditch. Long lease running until 2114. The property is in need of some updating but will make a fantastic rental investment or good opportunity for a first time buyer.

The property is located on the first floor which can be accessed by lift or stairs.

358 eSSex road iSLington, n1 3Pd t: 020 7288 9870 F: 020 7424 5494 iSLington@eLLiSandCo.Co.uk www.eLLiSandCo.Co.uk eStabLiShed For over 160 yearS

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A ground floor purpose built studio flat situated in a gated development in the Barnsbury conservation area. The property has a studio room measuring 13’7 x 12’2 and is offered chain free. Located within a secure gated development and featured within a prime part of Islington. This property is ideal for a first time buyer or professional working within the City.

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£3,268 PCM

Magnificent two bedroom penthouse apartment (1152sq.ft) set on the sixth floor of this sought after building near Angel and Old Street tube stations. With a bright reception room with dining area, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms (master with en suite) and an additional family bathroom. The location offers a selection of restaurants, boutiques, bars, shops and cafes along Upper Street.

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£2,383 PCM City road

A luxurious first floor flat, overlooking a beautiful garden square. Situated in a highly sought after area, just off Canonbury Park North in Alwyne Square, with major transport links within close proximity and residential parking available. Newly refurbished, with 3 spacious bedrooms and good storage space, a modern 3 piece bathroom, reception and dining facilities and a separate fitted kitchen.

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Spacious two bedroom flat (939sq.ft) set on the first floor of this sought after building between Angel and Old Street tube stations. Reception room with dining area, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms (master with en suite) and an additional family bathroom. The location offers a selection of restaurants, bars, shops and cafes along Upper Street and quick access to Central London and the West End.

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2 STIRLING ACKROYD 40 Great Eastern Street EC2A 3EP Tel: 020 7749 3838 www.stirlingackroyd.com 3 FELICITY J LORD 67-71 Goswell Road EC1V 7EP Tel: 0207 251 9449 www.fjlord.co.uk 4 BRIDGE 98a Curtain Rd, Shoreditch EC2A 3AA Tel: 020 7749 1400 www.bridge.co.uk 5 CITYZEN The Green House, 41-42 Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DU www.cityzenproperties.co.uk 6 CURRELL RESIDENTIAL 122-124 St. John Street EC1V 4JS Tel: 020 253 2533 www.currell.com 7 HAMPTONS Aldermary House,15 Queen Street EC4N 1TX Sales: 020 7236 8398, Lets: 020 7236 8399 www.hamptons.co.uk 8 NELSONS 110 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3AH T: 020 7613 1798 www.nelsonssales.com 9 McQUEEN PROPERTIES The Basement, The Back Building, 148-150 Curtain Road, EC2 3AR. Tel: 020 7613 4600 www.mcqueenproperty.com 10 PROSPECT RESIDENTIAL 115B Drysdale Street, N1 6ND Tel: 020 7100 2010 www.prospectresidential.com 11 DWELL RESIDENTIAL The Bridge, 12-16 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5PQ Tel: 020 7324 6140 www.dwellresidential.co.uk 12 THOMSON CURRIE 313 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7354 5224 www.thomsoncurrie.co.uk 13 NEXT MOVE 320 Upper Street N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7226 5050 www.nextmove.com

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EC1

£895 pw

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Shoreditch Lettings Curtain Road – 1064 sq ft/ 99 sq m, 2 bedrooms, penthouse, duplex, roof terrace, wood floors.

Clerkenwell Lettings Garrett Street – 2,135 sq ft, duplex apartment, exposed brick, Belgian grey oak floors, bespoke kitchen & original steel girders.

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SE1

£795 pw

£450 pw

Hackney Lettings Ainsworth Road – 4 double bedroom period property, bright reception room, wooden floorboards throughout, high ceilings, access to a large shared garden.

Bankside Lettings Boss Street – Converted warehouse, 1 double bedroom, large reception room, separate kitchen, original windows, exposed brickwork, high ceilings.

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Bankside Sales Stannary Street – 2 double bedrooms, west facing reception room, large industrial size windows, balcony, skyline views.

Clerkenwell Sales Crawford Passage – Converted warehouse, 2 double bedrooms, original characteristics, good ceiling height, exposed brick walls, original timber doors.

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£425,000

£950,000

Hackney Sales Queensbridge Road – Wonderful Georgian residence, split-level two bedroom conversion, large kitchen/diner, bright & airy.

Shoreditch Sales Clare Lane – Spacious duplex apartment, 3 double bedrooms, terrace, spacious open plan kitchen/reception, ample storage.

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