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EDITOR’S PICK
Three MUST SEE events this month…
13 ELIZA DOES A LOT
We talk to local girl and chart-topper Eliza Doolittle
16 CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK Learn about the pressing issues in design from industry leaders and thinkers
30 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Our fashion shoot goes into the great outdoors
38 THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE London’s first ever certified organic pub
52 BEHIND THE SCENES
Go behind the decks with local Djing duo, Love to Love
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London’s longest running comedy comes to the capital’s newest venue in this completely new production, as three performers hurtle through all 37 Shakespeare plays in under 2 hours, with some sonnets thrown in for good measure! A mad romp through the Shakespearean canon as you have never seen before, complete with Titus Andronicus reimagined as Gordon Ramsay’s The F Word, all of the history plays as a rugby match, a hiphop Othello, and the world’s shortest performance of Hamlet, at just 43 seconds long. Irreverent foolery at breakneck speeds with this record-breaking comedy. The New Red Lion, 271-273 City Road, EC1V 1LA, redliontheatres.co.uk/new-red-lion, 08444 771 000
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The Wapping Hydraulic Power Station pumped out its final volt in 1977 and lay dormant for 23 years, until it was renovated by the Woman’s Playhouse Trust. Since it’s opening in 2000 it has maintained the status of a completely unique and original art space, showcasing performances, live events, visual arts and even belly-filling pieces (in the restaurant attached). Open late six nights a week, the project has inspired similar developments across the globe and is an all-round fantastic venue to view art. May sees the space hosting an exhibition exploring the creative genius of Yohji Yamamoto.
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Comedian Charlie Higson raised awareness when he chaired a quiz for young people in Islington. The Fast Show star agreed to host Islington’s Young Consumer Of The Year for the second time running; organised by the council’s Trading Standards team as part of a UK-wide contest. The fast-paced University Challenge style quiz was won by Central Foundation School, along with runners up St. Aloysius RC College who both attended the London final on March 24.Cllr Barbara Sidnell, Islington Council’s executive member for community safety, said: “This was a chance for young people to show just how much they knew, and learn some extra facts. Thanks again to Charlie Higson for giving up his time, and congratulations to the winners and all who took part.”
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SOTHEBY MEWS SAVED! A day centre threatened by cuts has been saved due to the co-operation of Islington Council, Age Concern Islington and Highbury Roundhouse. The council had proposed to close Sotheheby Mews Day Centre and its lunch club as a response to the governments £40 million cuts. The council heard from a variety of service users who valued the activities and their time spent at the centre. From the beginning of last month, the Highbury Roundhouse lunch clubs joined Sotheby Mews, providing hot meals for three to four days of the week including appropriate meals for Turkish and Asian elders. Cllr Janet Burgess, Executive Member for Adult Social Care, Islington Council said: “It’s been hard work but we have done it - Sotheby Mews is saved! We are on the residents’ side so it broke my heart to hear the depth and speed of the government cuts. Sotheby Mews users told us they wanted us to keep a service going there and it’s a lifeline for some.
GILLESPIE SCHOOL IS PRAISED BY OFSTED Islington’s Gillespie Primary School has been rated as ‘outstanding’ in nearly every category by Ofsted Inspectors. The school was described in the Ofsted report as being ‘inspirational for pupils and all members of the school community.’ Alongside the standard lessons, all pupils in years 4, 5 and 6 also learn the violin or cello. Inspectors noted that there were equally impressive opportunities for pupils to participate in a wide range of sports and other activities including a variety of
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down, but what she she likes football and will attest to is the supports Arsenal, inspiration she found she goes on to insist for her songs in her that when she has home town. free time she’s always “The songs have thinking about songobviously been writing and recording. inspired by what A couple of weeks I know, even on a later, I actually have subconscious level. the pleasure of Growing up in hanging out with Eliza Camden must have at the music industry had an effect… or hypefest that is the maybe even made me SxSW Festival in want to be a singer in Austin, Texas. I get to the first place.” There’s see her dedication in something very person, as she leaves London about Eliza; the party early to from her Pygmalionensure she’s on good referencing stage form the next day. name to her cockney In real life, Eliza’s intonations and the warmth is far more cover art for her debut in evidence than album – a pastiche of down a phone line. colourful influences She’s a slip of a thing and symbols, and radiates a sense including the famous of grounded, goodCity of London natured positivity. ‘Gherkin’ skyscraper. Perhaps it’s those And it’s no wonder, London roots of hers; “I GUESS THERE WASN’T TOO when the singer’s she’s more street, younger days were shall we say, than the MUCH THINKING BEHIND THE spent hanging out average 22 year old. CONCEPT OF THE FIRST ALBUM, beside the Regent’s While watching a hipCanal and going to hop show by newish BUT MY SONGS DO TEND TO BE band The gigs at famous north London Cool Kids, I venues. HAPPY AND COLOURFUL WHICH wonder if this is a direction Eliza attended Channing Eliza would like to take DOES REFLECT MY MOOD AND after all, she hangs out with School in Highgate but says she wasn’t a big fan of the right people and looks IMAGE AT THE MOMENT” school (though she did take ‘ghetto fabulous’ in her part in plays, paving the way for her future as a performer). colourful belly top, garish push-up bra, gold peace necklace She also comes from a creative family – her father is the and trademark denim cut-offs. acclaimed theatre director and author of plays, musicals and Her recent activity would set her up nicely if this was to operas, John Caird (also an Honorary Associate Director be the bent of her second album. She’s already picked up of the Royal Shakespeare Company); her mother is English sponsorship from Nike and Moschino (she was the face of musical theatre actress Frances Ruffelle, who represented the Nike’s Grid campaign in October of last year and is the face UK in 1994’s Eurovision Song Contest. Eliza’s grandmother of the Moschino Cheap and Chic collection). Her modelling is the formidable Sylvia Young, founder of the famous theatre seems to be a lucrative avenue right now, and she’s just been school. But talking to her now, it seems rather unnecessary to signed up to the Select Model agency. She’s soon to front the bring all this up. No doubt many journalists before me have new ‘Big Night Out’ campaign from top make-up brand Max quizzed her on her prestigious connections, but Eliza is a star Factor, showcasing the new wave of bright Max Colour Effect in her own right. products including new eye shadows, cute cube lip glosses and Instead, we return to the music itself. I ask about Eliza’s mini nail polishes: the brand clearly seeking to capitalise on approach to song-writing and she enthuses about the ‘buzz’ the power of her fun, young, super colourful image. There’s of playing live - but says that the thing she loves best of all no one quite like it. With such support and so many brand is being in the studio. Though she gave up studying classical associations, Eliza Doolittle is proving to be quite the pop piano at a young age, she can still play. And when I ask if she sensation. It’ll be interesting to see what new directions the has any hobbies outside of music, though she mentions that future will bring... 14
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A DESIGN FOR LIFE Following its astoundingly successful launch in 2010, Eloise Baumann previews the second annual Clerkenwell Design Week
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t may surprise you to discover that, until 2010, Clerkenwell didn’t have a large-scale annual exhibition and showcase for all things design-related – after all, the area is home to many of the world’s leading lights in all aspects of design, from graphic design and new media agencies to interiors specialists and architecture practices. In fact, there are more architecture firms per square mile in Clerkenwell than anywhere else in the world: over 200 at the last count. Clerkenwell’s past provides one explanation of why the area has become a favourite home of the design community, its history being thick with design associations. Printers, book-binders and jewellers were among the many skilled professions attracted to the area over the centuries, taking advantage of the desirable location – just outside the
bounds of the Square Mile (and outside the reach of the controlling City guilds) but still close to London’s bustling heart. In the latter half of the twentieth century, Clerkenwell welcomed a new influx of creative businesses seeking a central location without West End or City rents. The rents may have risen since then, but the designers have remained. Now the area is home to over 60 major showrooms and any number of creative agencies. Big international players like Vitra, Toto, Poltrona Frau and Moroso ensure Clerkenwell remains a Mecca for those seeking the best in interior design and high end furnishing, while the area’s number and variety of professional graphics and architecture studios seems to be constantly on the up. So it’s no surprise that when companies
Mix 10 and Mix Media conceived of a yearly celebration of the ‘creative richness and social impact’ of design, they saw Clerkenwell as the perfect location. And they’ve won the support of some very big guns to make sure this year’s event is even bigger and better than the last – most notably in the form of their official sponsor, classic British brand and originator of some of the most iconic car designs of the last century, Jaguar. The inaugural 2010 Clerkenwell Design Week drew 18,000 registered visitors to the area for a three-day bonanza of exhibitions, installations, debates, displays, workshops and even street parties. This year the organisers expect an even bigger attendance, as a huge number of creatives both international and homegrown gather
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EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT: FLOORING CONCEPTS
Floor specialists Flooring Concepts are one of many leading design studios set to unveil groundbreaking new products at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week. As the exclusive UK partners of Swedish floor manufacturers Bolon, Flooring Concepts will launch the brand new Bolon collection ‘Artisan’ at the iconic Farmiloe Building. The Artisan collection of flooring takes traditional handicraft as its inspiration, fusing artisanal character and quality with next generation technologies to create a unique ‘living floor’ with all the appeal of natural materials and the hard-wearing resilience of manmade fibres. Winner of this year’s internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award for Product Design, Artisan flooring is available in a rich palette of colours – from burnt clay to dark blue, ultramarine to smoky red. For more information visit flooringconcepts.co.uk
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Another coup for Clerkenwell Design Week 2011 is that it will bring the best of Milan’s world-famous Salone Furniture Fair to London, allowing visitors to see many of the products and interiors ideas unveiled in Italy this April months ahead of their official UK launches. Some of the designers and products that will be making the trip from Milan include Nigel Coates, showing his new lighting range for Italian manufacturer Slamp, Charlotte Perriand’s new ‘TOKYO’ chaise longue, and Lievore Altherr Molina’s Woody chair for manufacturer Andreu World. 17
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BIG COUNTRY Intrepid Travel’s Robin Wild travelled to Western Australia and discovered that big is definitely beautiful.
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The Olympics The registration period for tickets ended just last month. As if cutting down ancient trees and fencing off much of Regent’s Canal was not enough, we have a summer of Victoria Park scaffolding to look forward to... and a heap of new congestion on the Central Line! Brace yourselves... Cadbury’s ‘Race’ bars Too much wafer and not enough CHOCOLATE! Obviously. British Airways This heritage brand needs to get its act together. Sitting under a leaking air conditioner is NOT ideal - especially on a transatlantic flight. The steward’s only comment? “Poor you, did you get wet?”
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I have just bought some gorgeous strappy sandals for the summer – the only things stopping me from wearing them are my unsightly bunions. Apart from looking horrible they’re quite painful and always cause blisters. Is there anything I can do before the summer to get rid of them? Unfortunately there is no quick remedy for bunions. The pain can be helped with the use of anti-inflammatory ointments; they are usually less painful in the summer months when people wear open footwear. It is advisable to get a professional opinion from an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery as there are several causes for bunions and they can require professional treatment. I’ve just booked a holiday and I’m really looking forward to a week of sightseeing but I’ve been suffering from a pain in the balls of my feet when walking. I’m really worried it’s going to ruin my week away. What is causing the pain and is there a way to treat it? Pain in the balls of the feet or metatarsalgia can occur for many reasons. Provided the foot shape and joints are reasonably well aligned the usual cause is sudden overactivity in unsupportive or poor footwear. I would recommend a programme of stretching exercises for the hamstring calf muscles and arch muscles along with supportive footwear. If shoes need to be open then cushioned, firm soles with reasonable straps to hold the foot in are advisable; some good brands are FitFlops and Birkenstocks. If closed footwear is appropriate then good quality trainers or formal walking shoes will help avoid unnecessary pain. One of my toes is really red and painful. I think I’ve got an ingrowing toenail but I don’t know what to do and I’m worried it will get infected. What is the best treatment for this? I want to be able to play with my children during the summer holidays so I don’t want to be in pain or still recovering from surgery. Painful red toes are best treated by a professional. It would be advisable to go and see a chiropodist in the first instance to see if there is a simple nail problem which can be remedied without resorting to surgery and allowing the pain and redness to settle. Unfortunately, sometimes you do have to resort to surgery but it’s reasonably minor and recovery is quick - normally within 7-10 days. Mr Madhav is a skilled consultant orthopaedic surgeon from The London Orthopaedic Clinic. The clinic is now working in new facilities in Golders Green. For more information call 020 7186 1000 or visit www.londonorthopaedic.com 23
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Julie wears: Portofino Silk Maxi Dress, £169, Jigsaw, 66 Cross Street, N1 2TZ jigsaw-online.com Eve wears: Louche Merle Vintage Floral Playsuit £39, Joy, 21-22 Upper Street, N1 0PQ, joythestore.com Picnic Hamper, £75, joules.com
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Eve wears: Jacinta Pleated Shirt Dress, £59, Red Bow Belt, £12 both Joy
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Julie wears: Louche Quant Jacquard Shift Dress, £45, Joy ‘Pascale’ Heel, £175, by Toast 133 Upper Street, N1 1QP Eve wears: Louche Yellow Paisley Dress, £45, Joy ‘Pandora’ Black Sandals, £85, Toast
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he Duke of Cambridge scored major brownie points with me before I’d even crossed the threshold (though it’s only fair to say I didn’t try the brownies; I’m sure they’d have fared extremely well). The reason for such advance admiration? Well, The Duke of Cambridge is not quite your average pub. In fact, this relative newcomer to the Islington drinking-anddining scene is the first and only certifiably organic pub in London. An astonishing fact, when you consider the sheer amount of air-time given to buzzwords like ‘organic’ these days; and – as someone interested in environmental issues and a supporter of various eco initiatives – enough to get me very excited indeed. The pub’s modus operandi is to serve only sustainable, seasonal, locally produced food, and to uphold a ‘sustainable fishing’ policy. The menu focuses on predominantly British fare and incorporates Mediterranean influences – but that doesn’t mean your
greens come complete with their own colossal carbon footprint: The Duke of Cambridge sources 80% of all its fresh ingredients from the home counties. Moreover, all their ingredients are certified organic by the Soil Association – and their provenance is traceable as a result. Menus change twice daily, according to what’s at peak freshness and therefore most flavoursome, and all the food is made on-site, including breads, pickles and ice-creams. But here’s where they’re onto a real winner in my opinion: there are always two meat, two fish and two vegetarian main courses on the menu. Traditional restaurateurs take heed: this is the way of the future, so don’t remain stuck in the past! As a long-term vegetarian who has recently started eating fish again – largely due to the sheer lack of variety in vegetarian cooking when out and about – I’m thrilled to see this ‘equal opportunities’ attitude to menu design. Never again need I pay for a full Sunday
roast while receiving just a parched plate of veg and (if I’m lucky) a Yorkshire pudding; and I don’t have to accept the seemingly obligatory (bland) mushroom risotto while my carnivorous companions take their pick from dozens of possible platters. Instead I can hop down to The Duke of Cambridge and choose something carefully tailored to my tastes. Just because I’m a pescatarian, doesn’t mean I’m not a dedicated foodie, and with the arrival of The Duke of Cambridge, I’m beginning to hope my tomato pasta days are over! The ConCepT Geetie Singh founded Sloeberry Trading in order to open and run The Duke of Cambridge. Having already gained extensive experience in the restaurant trade and wanting to do something about the appalling amount of wastefulness she’d witnessed, Geetie was determined to put her interest in social justice and her passion for nature to good use. Starting an environmentally friendly business
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seemed a great way to do so, and The Duke of Cambridge was the perfect way to support organic farming, sustainable living and healthy eating – but it was equally important to Geetie that her pub deliver top quality food to diners. As a result, the chefs at the pub (bless ‘em) buy goods direct from small independent farms. They also ensure that no food is wasted and source as much Fair Trade produce as possible – tea, sugar, coffee and chocolate comes from small producers who are paid a fair and decent premium for their crops. The chefs also adhere to a strict fish-buying policy (Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall would be proud) and try to avoid packaged, processed foods – for this reason, you won’t see the usual crisps behind the bar, though you can happily munch your way through delicious olives and nuts. Geetie, who had lived in a commune in the Midlands, says the idea for The Duke of Cambridge came about because she had grown “deeply disillusioned with the lack of sustainability in restaurants”. She clearly doesn’t do things by halves, refusing to be branded as “just an environmentalist” or “just a restaurateur”: she is both in equal measure, and certainly her employment of radical methods (as far as the restaurant business is concerned) proves her to be a shining example of both ethical activist and savvy businesswoman. One visit to The Duke of Cambridge makes it plain: the pub really goes that extra mile, proudly recycling and reusing building materials, furniture and kitchen waste while keeping a vigilant eye on energy use. In addition, it fosters links with local residents, training cooks at nearby schools as well as staff for a forthcoming community kitchen (Jamie Oliver would be proud – or jealous!) And as if all that was not enough, Geetie insists on advocating certification
ONE VISIT TO THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE MAKES IT PLAIN: THE PUB REALLY GOES THAT EXTRA MILE, PROUDLY RECYCLING AND REUSING BUILDING MATERIALS, FURNITURE AND KITCHEN WASTE WHILE KEEPING A VIGILANT EYE ON ENERGY USE policies, making the point that catering companies are legally exempt and able to regulate themselves, thus compromising the integrity of the organic movement. The Duke of Cambridge is certified organic despite not needing to be so. That kind of commitment to a better future is a rare thing indeed. THE TASTE TEST So the eco-conscious ethos is undeniably admirable… but would the food live up to all the good intentions? Well, the dining experience certainly started well: the pub has a friendly, buzzy atmosphere and stylish agrarian-inspired décor. Happily, the pastoral goodness and human touch extended to the food. I started with Alham Woods English mozzarella with mushroom, sundried tomato and walnut pesto; continued with a main course of potato, cauliflower, tomato, spinach and lentil curry (accompanied by a chilli gherkin salad), and ended with chocolate and almond cake with crème fraiche. My dining partner, who chose a starter of pan-fried scallops and cauliflower purée; a main of three-cheese soufflé in a white wine sauce and beetroot salad, and a lemon pot with crème fraiche and prunes for dessert, summed the experience up neatly when he said that the most impressive thing about the food was how perfectly it combined the wholesome and the refined – an achievement rarely seen in top restaurants, let alone a local
organic pub. His stand-out flavours were the soufflé and beetroot. Mine were the mozzarella (creamy beyond belief!) and the garnishes – the tomatoes tasted as if they’d been plucked from the vine just moments before; the chillis and gherkins divulged a freshness that seemed to burst out into the mouth. It was as if these time-honoured and familiar ingredients were suddenly made new to us – and that shows genius at work. If The Duke of Cambridge was conceived to show that a better future is possible without scrimping on pleasure or quality along the way, then Geetie Singh can give herself a pat on the back: mission well and truly accomplished. WHAT MAKES IT ORGANIC? Organic farming works in harmony with the land, without the use of chemicals, respecting the environment and its animals, developing fertile soil and nurturing insect and animal life to naturally deter crop pests. Crops are rotated to maintain healthy soil and animals are reared without the routine use of antibiotics and according to a high standard of animal welfare – as certified by the Soil Association. The Duke Of Cambridge 30 St Peter’s Street Islington, N1 8JT 020 7359 3066 dukeorganic.co.uk 39
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COCKLE, COLEY AND GURNARD FISH STEW WITH CROSTINI & SAFFRON GARLIC MAYO BY GEETIE SINGH & SARA BERG
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) MAYONNAISE • Juice of half a lemon • Pinch of saffron • 2 cloves of garlic • Pinch of sea salt • 2 egg yolks • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 2 tsp white wine vinegar • Olive oil • Salt and pepper FISH STEW • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 onion, finely chopped • 3 sticks celery, finely chopped • 2 small leeks, sliced finely • 1 x240g tin tomatoes • 200ml white wine • 200ml fish stock • 200g coley • 200g fillet of gurnard • 24 cockles (or 12 mussels)
METHOD Place the lemon juice and the saffron in a saucepan and simmer until it’s infused. In a pestle and mortar crush the garlic with sea salt. Place the egg yolks, Dijon mustard and wine vinegar and garlic in a bowl and blend it with a hand blender, then slowly add the olive oil until thick, add the lemon juice and saffron and continue whisking, adding more oil if needed.
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Heat oil in a saucepan, add the vegetables and fry until soft. Add the tinned tomatoes and the white wine, simmer and reduce. Add the fish stock and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Lastly, add the fish and season, cover with a lid and serve within 5 minutes. Discard any unopened cockles.
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“Maghreb, is a dream of a restaurant... ...tackling the full repertoire of Moroccan classics with a flair and attention to detail that few can rival.” – Time Out Magazine
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RESTAURANT REVIEW: XO, BELSIZE PARK, NW3
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will first of all make an admission and concede that I had my reservations about XO: a very pristinely kitted-out red/black/ stainless steel affair in leafy north London suburbia serving food best described, notwithstanding Sticky Toffee Pudding and friends for desert, as Asiatic. There is no disputing the natural pleasure in arriving somewhere like Belsize village on a balmy spring evening to the European setting of sophisticates smoking and drinking on pavement terraces. I however, felt that the online proclamation: a ‘stylish contemporary restaurant and bar, serving exceptional pan-Asian food [and] bringing West End quality closer to home’ and photographs of bar stools resembling reconstituted shopping baskets on legs smacked of an overconfidence and an emphasis on style over substance. As is often the case when personal prejudice clouds objective openmindedness, I was immediately surprised and pleased to be served an exceptional pint of Asahi lager. It sounds like a small thing, but beer is too often poorly kept; here it was as clean as a whistle and came in a chilled glass which took it to an even higher plain of refreshment. To further surprise, where usually in such venues the faint murmur of lounge jazz sterilises any potential atmosphere, here there was a decent buzz and a sense of calm that comes with the presence of competent and well-trained staff. This would prove no illusion. After enjoying the pre-dinner pints in the bar, we made our way into the
dining room. Although the restaurant wasn’t full it was easy to forget that this was a Monday night; it seems to be a popular haunt for the more discerning, if style-conscious, residents in the neighbourhood. It came as little surprise that within a few minutes of sitting down, a celebrity had turned up for dinner. By the time our main courses had arrived, there were no free tables and I can conclude that this because the food here is excellent. It is difficult to get steamed and salted edamame beans wrong, but paired with a piquant chilli soy and mirin dip, they were a wonder: a perfect pre-starter. Equally good was a remarkably light chilli salt quid – an Asian version of deep-fried calamari. Where a mixed plate of sushi and sashimi (thick pieces of fresh salmon and tuna, crab rolls) was good, dim sum of chicken sui mai with chilli jam was a carnival of flavours beneath the bite. The flavour profile was so complex that to regurgitate it here would be futile. Instead, I would recommend that you try them yourself – an assault (in a good way) on the tastebuds. Such was their brilliance, it wasn’t before the starters had been cleared, another round of drinks had arrived and the main courses were in front of us, that my friend Jack and I stopped lauding the sui mai. Thereafter, the main courses served only to confirm what the starters had just told us: that the kitchen here knows
exactly what they are doing. A king prawn phad thai was very good. The sweet umami-rich sticky noodles offset by a balanced range of flavours and textures – broken peanuts, beansprouts freshened by a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkling of coriander. Even better was a perfectly cooked dish of steamed sea bass with black bean. The delicacy and finely judged acidity of the sauce provided a lovely, if unusual match for the subtle fish. With it we had sides of jasmine rice and a plate of bok choi with shaoxing and ginger. Both were good- the latter a sharp and lively foil to the phad thai. To finish we each had a selection of sorbets, not merely because they were the least strange option. A list that includes a group of British menuimposters probably demonstrates little more than an awareness of the wants of the clientele. Like with everything else they do – rows of comfortable banqueted-booths suit a clean and smart décor; the service astute and attentive – XO indicated an assured sense of self-identity. The sorbets, particularly a tart blackcurrant one, were wonderful. With that, their confidence had been vindicated and I left with a further (as if I needed it) reaffirmation of their allround competency. 29 Belsize Lane, NW3 5AS 020 7433 0888 rickerrestaurants.com/xo
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...a modern local... PUBLIC HOUSE is a modern local tucked away just off Upper Street in Islington comprising a modern british restaurant and fancy cocktail lounge specialising in seasonal british food and classic cocktails with a thoughtful twist. We have come up with something slightly different but based on simple, age-old ideas. A bar & restaurant in Islington where the hosts know your name just like in the community based public houses of a bygone day, but where the service, food & drink are up to the standards of today’s discerning consumer.
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LOVEÊ TOÊ LOVE WeÊ talkÊ toÊ localÊ DjingÊ duo,Ê LucieÊ andÊ Anna,Ê whoÊ tearÊ itÊ upÊ atÊ Ô LoveÊ toÊ LoveÕ Ê partiesÊ thisÊ sideÊ ofÊ theÊ river... getÊ yourÊ glad-ragsÊ on!Ê Ê TELL US ABOUT YOUR DJING PARTNERSHIP; HOW DID THAT COME ABOUT? We started DJing together a few years ago. We’ve played fashion parties, festivals, events and various club nights as well as being residents at Smash ‘n’ Grab (at Punk in Soho). We then began throwing one off parties at both Shoreditch and Soho House which became notorious. We needed a bigger venue however, so we teamed up with Erika (who used to run the popular night, Easy Lover, also at Punk in Soho), Sophie Ellis Bextor and her husband, Richard Jones from the band, The Feeling, who used to run the night Modern Love. We’d all been talking about combining our parties for a while, then an opportunity at The Bath House in Liverpool Street came up for us to do a regular, bi-weekly Friday night and that’s when Love to Love was born. ANY FUNNY DJING STORIES TO SHARES WITH US? The funniest thing is probably our out-of-control dancing; Lucie tore the ligaments in her foot once after trying to re-create some Dirty Dancing moves.
L-R: ANNA, SOPHIE ELLIS BEXTOR, RICHARD JONES, LUCIE & ERIKA
HOW DID YOU GET INTO CLUB PROMOTION? It happened by accident really. When we first met, Lucie suggested to Anna they DJ together; for some reason it didn’t work out until a few years later. We both work in music, so we thought why not? WHEN DID YOU START THE CLUB NIGHT UP? WHAT CAN ONE EXPECT FROM THE CROWD? Love to Love was born in September 2010 at The Bath House. It’s a no holds barred party. We are ‘guilty pleasures’ through and through.. Our fi rst night had Nick Grimshaw, Henry Holland and The Midnight Beast as guest DJs. Sophie (Ellis Bextor) has also been known to sing a few covers, our favorite being Madonna’s Like A Virgin at the Valentine’s Masked Ball. I think the best night was our 90’s Christmas party; we had Tony Mortimor perform East 17’s greatest hits with a full band. Lucie cried when he sang Stay Another Day.
IS THERE A MUSIC POLICY? WHAT WOULD THE NIGHT’S TYPICAL PLAYLIST INCLUDE? The music policy is, if you know the words, we play it. It ranges from Millie’s My Boy Lollipop to Sinead O’Conner’s Nothing Compares, to Rhythm is a Dancer and all that comes in between. And yep, we do play Hanson. WHAT’S THE BEST BIT ABOUT RUNNING A CLUB NIGHT? It’s always good to see people coming to a guaranteed party, having a good night that you’ve put on for them; it makes you all warm and fuzzy. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE KEY TO RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL CLUB NIGHT IN LONDON? Keep it fun, always have new ideas, book good DJs / bands, play good music and always re-create the lift from Dirty Dancing. WHAT ARE YOUR PROMOTIONAL PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? ANY THEMES LINED UP? We recently left The Bath House, and are currently looking for a North London venue, so watch this space! But we are joining forces with the new Proud Galleries in Brighton, hosting a monthly Love to Love there. We threw the ‘unofficial’ Love to Love Royal Wedding Reception at The George in Whitechapel at the end of April. Love to Love will be launching their club night at Café De Paris (starting the 22nd April and every other Friday thereafter). clublovetolove.co.uk
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WINNING Ê DESIGN WeÊ speakÊ toÊ LizzieÊ MaryÊ Cullen,Ê theÊ illustratorÊ andÊ LuluÊ Guinness,Ê theÊ accessoriesÊ designer,Ê bothÊ successfulÊ designÊ talentsÊ andÊ exhibitorsÊ atÊ ClerkenwellÊ DesignÊ Week
LIZZIEÊ MARYÊ CULLEN: How did you start illustrating and then graduate to design work? Going to Goldsmiths, and doing the Design BA helped a lot in developing my work process and concepts. I worked on Harry Potter 6 and helped out in the art department (which was incredible) and loved the idea of illustrating for a living. After graduating, I won a few awards including Association of Illustrators New Talent, and New Designers One Year On, which is when I was commissioned by restaurant chain, Zizzi, to help with their national rebrand. How would you describe your illustrating style? I work with urban environments to create psychogeographic explorations of public space. I think they’re successful on two levels - they’re not just pretty pictures as they’re driven by this situationist theme which guides my work, but they can also work as something nice to hang on the wall! How does it feel to be in Design Week Magazine’s 2011 Hot list?
Amazing! I didn’t see that one coming, but i’m very honoured to be included this year. How do you go about encapsulating the spirit of a place through illustration? I think the key thing is to take your time to explore a place. It’s something that I love about my research process; just going to a new place and getting lost for a few days is a very lovely experience. I’ve just come back from Spain where I went to draw the Ronda Bridge. It’s like something out of Lord of the Rings - really epic - and the town is beautiful, perfect for getting lost in. What campaigns have you worked on since you graduated; what have you enjoyed the most? I think the ZIzzi campaign has been a dream job - they’re fantastic clients, and really encourage the young designers who work for them. Working with Harry Potter’s Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) has been fun too - I do his
album artwork for his record label Six String Productions, which is great to be involved with. Harvey Nichols was a fantastic commission also, mostly because I got to work in the flagship store after hours - exciting! lizziemarycullen.com
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Exhibition Spotlight
LULUÊ GUINNESS Your brand is a British institution now; how did the company start and what do you attribute to its great success? I didn’t take a conventional route, I started at Art College, went onto Video Production and then ended up designing handbags! I have always had a creative mind so it seemed natural for me to move into design even though I had no formal training.
I attribute Lulu Guinness’s success to the fact it does not follow fashion trends, but continues to be fashionforward with innovative desirable designs. The British heritage branding certainly appeals to our US and Japanese markets who love the refi ned British sense of style. What inspires you in daily life; where do you draw fresh ideas for your design work? I am inspired by everything and anything, vintage pieces, markets, travel, museum shops and I usually have my best ideas when I am in the bath, when I have time to think to myself. What do you love most about your job? I love what I do and my favourite aspect of my job is the fact that I am still lucky enough to be doing something I love after 21 years! I am also very lucky to have a great office team; they are like a second family to me. You’ve won numerous awards including The Independent Handbag Designer Award and the ICONOCLAST Award for Lifetime Achievement in Handbag Design – how does that feel? It feels wonderful; so nice that accessories are no longer the poor
relation at fashion awards, even though handbag designers have long been making an enormous commercial contribution to the industry as a whole. It is also great to feel part of a community. I like the idea that the Iconoclast Awards are for independent handbag designers, who are often overlooked without the massive advertising budgets of the luxury brands. I was also the 1st non-American to be awarded, so it is nice to know my brand has such recognition on the other side of the Atlantic. What are the plans for the brand going forward? We are very excited to be launching the first Lulu Guinness luggage and travel goods collection in August 2011. The collection will launch in Harrods, Knightsbridge and Lulu Guinness stores, rolling out to department stores nationwide. We are also going to be opening new stores starting with the first Lulu Guinness boutique in W1 and have confirmed locations opening in South Korea and Kuala Lumpur with China soon to be confirmed. We are also looking to increase our distribution in Russia and the Middle East. luluguinness.com 57
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EdÊ Muboro,Ê SecurityÊ SupervisorÊ atÊ theÊ BusinessÊ DesignÊ CentreÊ ranÊ theÊ VirginÊ LondonÊ MarathonÊ onÊ SundayÊ 17thÊ AprilÊ 2011.Ê FinishingÊ withÊ aÊ respectableÊ timeÊ ofÊ 3hrsÊ 51mins,Ê ourÊ marathonÊ heroÊ wasÊ raisingÊ moneyÊ inÊ supportÊ ofÊ theÊ localÊ AnnaÊ FiorentiniÊ TheatreÊ andÊ FilmÊ School.Ê HeÊ hopesÊ toÊ raiseÊ aÊ furtherÊ £1,000Ê inÊ orderÊ toÊ hitÊ aÊ targetÊ ofÊ £5,000 The school - a not-for-profit organisation - opened in 2001 as a Prince’s Trust Business. Since then it has won 3 Business of London Awards and has a growing reputation within the performing arts industry. It’s aim is to provide a safe, supportive environment for young people to explore the performing arts, whether they have dreams of entering the profession or simply wish to use the performing arts classes to learn valuable life enhancing skills. Students are put in classes according to their age and follow a timetable of drama / film, dance and singing. The school offers an excellent way for inner city kids to escape negative aspects of the streets. You can still kindly sponsor Ed at: www.justgiving.com/ edward-muboro 59
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TAKING BACK SUNDAY THE ROUNDHOUSE AfterÊ yearsÊ ofÊ anÊ everÊ changingÊ line-up,Ê Taking Back Sunday have finally reformed. WithÊ aÊ newÊ highlyÊ anticipatedÊ albumÊ dueÊ outÊ inÊ theÊ summer,Ê theÊ bandÊ areÊ venturingÊ toÊ theÊ UKÊ forÊ someÊ whirlwindÊ shows. TicketsÊ areÊ £17.50,Ê Roundhouse.org.uk,Ê ChalkÊ FarmÊ Road,Ê NW1Ê 8EH,Ê 0844Ê 482Ê 8008
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ORLA KIELY SALE THE OLD TRUMAN BREWERY PickÊ upÊ someÊ ofÊ theÊ bestÊ bargainsÊ atÊ OrlaÊ KeilyÕ sÊ pastÊ seasonÊ sale.Ê GetÊ yourÊ handsÊ onÊ lastÊ seasonsÊ dresses,Ê bagsÊ andÊ accessoriesÊ -Ê allÊ atÊ cutÊ price!Ê OnlyÊ £1Ê admissionÊ feeÊ whichÊ goesÊ straightÊ toÊ MaggieÕ sÊ CentresÊ -Ê anÊ organisationÊ thatÊ helpsÊ thoseÊ affectedÊ byÊ cancer. TrumanBrewery.com,Ê Ê 91Ê BrickÊ Lane,Ê E1Ê 6QL,Ê 0207Ê 819Ê 0110
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IMPACT ART FAIR CANDID ARTS TRUST TheÊ ImpactÊ ArtÊ FairÊ onlyÊ displaysÊ workÊ byÊ sociallyÊ excludedÊ artistsÊ andÊ writersÊ -Ê aÊ wayÊ forÊ theÊ publicÊ toÊ seeÊ workÊ theyÊ wouldnÕ tÊ normallyÊ beÊ privyÊ to.Ê AnÊ excellentÊ wayÊ toÊ discoverÊ newÊ writersÊ andÊ artistsÊ thatÊ wouldÊ otherwiseÊ goÊ unnoticed. CandidArts.net,Ê 3Ê TorrensÊ Street,Ê EC1VÊ 1NQ,Ê 0207Ê 837Ê 4237
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CITY&ANGEL
PROPERTY
MAY 2011
THE CITY, ANGEL & ISLINGTON
OWEN STREET, EC1V
ÂŁ1,175,000 LEASEHOLD
A striking 1,421 sq. ft. penthouse set over two floors with far reaching south westerly views towards St Pauls Cathedral and The West End. Set over two floors with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and double height ceilings to the reception room with floor to ceiling windows, allowing spectacular views and masses of natural light. Angel Southside is a prestigious development superbly located just moments from Upper Street with its wide range of shops, restaurants and boutiques. For journeys into central London or the West End Angel (Northern Line) and Old Street (Northern line) underground stations are close by.
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LEFT-HAND Hamptons City Lettings Lettings. 020 7236 8399 citylettings@hamptons-int.com
Upper Thames Street EC4 - £575 per week Fantastic two bedroom apartment with direct river views in the popular Queens Quay development benefitting from a communal roof terrace. Available furnished
Holland Street SE1 - £880 per week
Plumbers Row E1 - £350 per week A well presented one bedroom apartment with far reaching views taking in the City’s iconic landmarks. Available furnished
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Prescot Street E1 - £395 per week
Two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in the popular St Georges development, moments from Spitalfields market. Available furnished
A one bedroom mezzanine apartment in this portered development in Tower Hill. Benefits from 24 hour concierge. Available furnished
Fantastic two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in the brand new Neo Bankside development on the Southbank. Available furnished
A studio apartment with a private south facing terrace benefitting from a daytime concierge. Available 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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Shoreditch High Street, E1 - £1,200,000 Leasehold Located on the first floor of an impressive warehouse conversion in fashionable Shoreditch, this stunning 2 bedroom apartment offers amazing entertaining space.
Botolph Alley, EC3 - £950,000 Leasehold This brand new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom duplex penthouse apartment has been beautifully refurbished throughout, with a superb roof terrace off the reception.
Chandlery House, E1 - £895,000 – Leasehold 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.
Botolph Alley, EC3 - £395,000 Leasehold This brand new one bedroom apartment is situated on the ground and lower ground floors of a stunningly refurbished period building, previously used as offices.
Ludgate Square, EC4 - £285,000 Leasehold
Crane Court , EC4 - £250,000 Share of Freehold
Set on the third floor of a popular lift-serviced building, this delightful studio apartment is perfectly positioned for anybody wanting a short walk into the City.
This unmodernised studio apartment is set on the 3rd floor of an extremely popular lift-serviced building located just off Fleet Street, with easy access Temple and Holborn.
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LEFT-HAND Hamptons Islington Lettings Lettings. 020 7359 5675 islingtonlettings@hamptons-int.com
Amhurst Road, N16 - £340 per week - Long Let Superb two double bedroom duplex apartment with contemporary fittings and wood flooring. Excellent transport links to City and ideal for the corporate tenant.
Seaforth Crescent, N5 - £465 per week - Long Let This two bedroom house has been recently refurbished and boasts a quirky living space, private outside space and feature spiral staircase.
Bramwell Mews, N1 - £625 per week - Long Let
Packington Street, N1 - £650 per week - Long Let
Beautiful mews house situated in the hearts of Barnsbury with off street parking, private garden and two bathrooms.
Beautiful top floor flat with period features and modern fittings throughout whilst benefiting from being only minutes from the amenities and transport links of Upper Street.
Essex Road, N1 - £540 per week - Short Let A corporate style one bedroom apartment, fully furnished to a short let standard boasting modern fittings throughout whilst being only seconds from Upper Street and Angel.
St. Pancras Chambers, NW1 - £1000 per week - Short Let Set in this beautifully restored historic building we are pleased to present this stunning one bedroom apartment that fully benefits from integrated hotel facilities whilst boasting contemporary fittings and a wealth of light throughout.
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VIEWPOINT
NAPIER TERRACE, N1
PROPERTY OF THE MONTH
MORTON ROAD, ISLINGTON, LONDON N1 This is a fabulous four bedroom, four storey house featuring a garage, high ceilings, period features and three reception rooms. Morton Road is for sale with Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward’s Islington branch (Tel: 020 3441 3419) for £1,490,000, freehold.
A modern, bright and airy three bedroom house set over three floors with integral garage, superbly located on this exceedingly quiet road just moments from Islington’s busy Upper Street. The property features a large dinning room and kitchen on the ground floor, further living room on the top floor with a pretty terrace, three double bedrooms, a versatile bath and shower room that can be split to provide an ensuite to the master bedroom and an enclosed rear garden. A central Islington property, close to the amenities of Upper Street and Essex Road. Both Angel and Highbury & Islington stations are just a short walk for easy access to the City and West End. £895,0000, freehold. Thomson Currie LLP, 313 Upper Street, N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7354 5224
PROPERTYÊ NEWS MARKET VIEWPOINT
BETHUNE ROAD, N16
A well proportioned three storey house offering bright and well presented accommodation in good decorative order. There are four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large open living area and well fitted kitchen. To the front the house benefits from off street parking and to the rear there is a west facing garden. Bethune Road is a quiet, residential road just off Manor Road and north of Stoke Newington Church Street. There are buses on Manor Road which connect to the City and Finsbury Park and Stoke Newington train station provides a regular service into Liverpool Street. Excellent shopping facilities are available with a large Morrisons supermarket within easy walking distance. £650,000, freehold. Where Next, Leroy House, Unit 3Q, 436 Essex Road, N1 3QP Tel: 020 3176 4150 wherenextislington.co.uk
Ralph Shand, Sales manager, Winkworth Clerkenwell, comments:“The year has started well for our office - we have seen a 14% increase in applicants and 15% increase in sales agreed. This strength has resulted in a significant rise in values achieved per square foot and in our opinion the market is outperforming the RALPH SHAND previous peak reached in 2007 in terms of values achieved per square foot. This quarter we have been marketing a new build development of four apartments at £850 per sq ft, easily outstripping similar properties in the local area. Two apartments have already completed and one is under offer, to a mixture of investors and owner occupiers. The investment theme is strong in Clerkenwell, with investors looking for good opportunities outside the core prime areas of London where the market is currently exceptionally competitive. The Crossrail development has had a significant effect on the perception of the area and values have increased some 12% since the green light. An increase in demand for property in the area has stemmed from both Crossrail and the development of the sites for the 2012 Olympic Games with many of the contractors being accommodated here. Supply remains very restricted in Clerkenwell and the demand that we are seeing means properties are selling quickly. All of this would imply a positive outlook for average values in Clerkenwell for the foreseeable future”. Winkworth, 67 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, EC1M 3JB Tel: 020 7405 1288 71
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Harecourt Road N1
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A larger than average maisonette offering just under 1,200 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation as well as a 30' rear garden
A wonderful flat with over 900 sq ft of accommodation and direct access to communal gardens in this popular Highbury location
reception room | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | eat-in kitchen | utility area
reception room | 2 bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen | cloakroom
Guide price £599,950 share of freehold
Guide price £550,000 leasehold
Leyden Street E1
Crescent Street N1
A fabulous apartment on the second floor of this popular Art Deco inspired building in the heart of fashionable Spitalfields
A smart and well presented flat within a converted Victorian public house in the heart of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
reception room | 2 bedrooms (1 en suite) | bathroom | kitchen | concierge
reception room | bedroom | bathroom | open-plan kitchen
Guide price £495,000 leasehold
Guide price £320,000 leasehold
Martineau Road N5
Wakeham Street N1
A stylish flat on the first floor of an attractive Victorian building just off Highbury Hill, one of Highbury's most sought after streets
A superb flat with a wonderful double aspect reception room, tall ceilings and large sash windows in a convenient location
reception room | bedroom | bathroom | open-plan kitchen
reception room | bedroom | bathroom | open-plan kitchen
Guide price £295,000 share of freehold
Guide price £250,000 leasehold
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College Cross N1
Brooksby Street N1
A substantial apartment arranged over the upper floors of an attractive period house in the heart of Islington
A spacious three storey house located on a quiet no through road in the heart of Barnsbury which would make an ideal family home
reception room | 4 bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen | private garden
reception room | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | kitchen/dining | garden
£895 per week unfurnished
£850 per week unfurnished
Eclipse Building N1
Cleveland Road N1
A fantastic factory conversion in a central location with retained features such as metalwork and oversized windows
A superb flat arranged over two floors of a substantial period building, located in the desirable East Canonbury Conservation Area
reception room | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | open-plan kitchen | balcony
reception room | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | open-plan kitchen | garden
£750 per week unfurnished
£550 per week furnished
Gainsborough Studios N1
Tinniswood Close N5
A stylish apartment overlooking the courtyard on the fifth floor of this popular development, with good transport links into the City
A well presented apartment located in a respected small private development close to many local amenities and transport links
reception room | 2 bedrooms | bathroom | open-plan kitchen | balcony
reception room | bedroom | bathroom | kitchen | off-street parking
£475 per week furnished
£325 per week furnished
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WINNER
National Estate Agency Chain of the Year 2010
Compton Terrace Islington N1
Large Letting Agency of the Year 2010
A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious Grade II listed Georgian mid-terraced house situated on one of Islington’s finest and most desirable terraces.
Guide Price freehold
ÂŁ2,250,000
SALES
020 7359 9777
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Gerrard Road Islington N1
An outstanding example of a Grade II listed Georgian family home set on one of Islington’s most desirable roads just south of the Angel. Within the Duncan Terrace/ Colebrooke Row conservation area.
Guide Price freehold
ÂŁ1,650,000
SALES
020 7359 9777
sales.islington@chestertonhumberts.com
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WINNER
National Estate Agency Chain of the Year 2010
Large Letting Agency of the Year 2010
Rose Court N1 £650 per week
Sheperdess Walk N1 £595 per week
LETTINGS
LETTINGS
lettings.islington@chestertonhumberts.com
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Situated in the heart of Islington & overlooking Islington Green is this stunning 2 bedroom apartment arranged over the second floor of this prestigious portered development. Boasting a large and bright reception with access to a private terrace, this generously proportioned apartment further benefits from 2 large double bedrooms, a family bathroom, en-suite accessed via the master bedroom & a separate fully fitted kitchen will all appliances including a dishwasher.
020 7226 4221
This fabulous warehouse conversion set in an industrial building right on Regents Canal & a short walk from Upper Street. Set on the first floor the accommodation comprises a fantastic large reception with fabulous canal facing windows, open plan fully fitted kitchen, spacious master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second large double bedroom. Wooden floors & high ceilings throughout.
020 7226 4221
Wallace Road N1 £575 per week
Canonbury Mews N5 £450 per week
LETTINGS
LETTINGS
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A beautifully finished & sensitively refurbished Edwardian apartment conveniently located close to excellent travel links of Canonbury Overground. Comprising 2 double bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom, a bright reception room with a period style fireplace & bay window, solid oak wood flooring, beautiful family bathroom with power shower over the bath, large kitchen/diner with stone flooring & quartz stone work tops, as well as a communal rear garden.
020 7226 4221
This beautiful 2 double bedroom flat is set in a gated mews in Highbury. The property has hard wood floors throughout & has been refurbished to a very high standard. The flat boasts 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom & spacious open plan kitchen living room. It is arranged over the third floor & is incredibly bright.
020 7226 4221
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Highbury 020 7989 7000 highbury@winkworth.co.uk Islington 020 7354 2480 islington@winkworth.co.uk
Clare Lane N1 ÂŁ500 Per Week This stylish two bedroom apartment provides sensational living and entertaining space which is presented to an exceptional standard comprising open plan kitchen/reception room, two generous bedrooms and beautiful bathroom.
Ambler Road N4 ÂŁ899,950 Freehold A classic period house that boasts chic interiors with light, elegant rooms and a large, private garden. Comprising modern kitchen, two reception rooms, four double bedrooms, bathroom and a shower room.
Over 80 Winkworth offices independently owned and operated
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Highbury New Park N5 ÂŁ495 Per Week This top floor, two bed flat is located in a beautiful period building with a balcony, stunning views and sleek light-filled interiors throughout. The property comprises gorgeous reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Blackstock Road N4 ÂŁ625,000 Freehold Set back from Blackstock Road is this charming house with an unusual L shape lay out. Comprising of two reception rooms, bright kitchen, two double bedrooms one en-suite and a shower room. The property sits within a huge, mature garden.
Over 80 Winkworth offices independently owned and operated
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Highbury 020 7989 7000 highbury@winkworth.co.uk Islington 020 7354 2480 islington@winkworth.co.uk
Essex Road N1 ÂŁ475 Per Week A spacious loft-style two bedroom apartment with exposed brickwork and light, contemporary interiors. Located on Essex Road the property is moments from trendy Upper Street and the numerous shops, bars and restaurants.
Lordship Park N16 ÂŁ399,950 Share of Freehold Set within an impressive Victorian house is this stunning one bed apartment which benefits from spacious rooms, high ceilings, wooden floors, bay and sash windows and ornate cornicing. Comprising reception room, kitchen, double bedroom, study and bathroom.
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MORTGAGES
TO FIX OR NOT TO FIX?
The latest mortgage index from John Charcol suggests that the recent sharp increase in the proportion of borrowers choosing a fixed rate has been reversed. Between September of last year and February of this year the proportion of John Charcol clients choosing a fixed rate more than doubled, but this trend was reversed in March, resulting in virtually a 50/50 split between fixed and variable rates. Ray Boulger, Senior Technical Manager at John Charcol, comments on this and other findings
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n March 2010, exactly 1 year after the historic cut in Bank Rate to an all time low of 0.5%, just 17% of our clients chose a fixed rate mortgage. The proportion then started increasing as the cost of fixed rates fell, reducing the premium one had to pay for security, and as people started worrying about rate increases. With the cost of fixed rates bottoming out around the turn of the year and increasing worries about a rate rise as a result of the surging CPI, fixed rate take up jumped sharply from 32.2% in December to 56.0% in February. In March this figure fell to 49.9% as borrowers were put off fixed rates by the hike in price.
Looking ahead, the fall in year on year CPI in March has taken some pressure off the MPC and as CPI increased by 0.6% in April last year any increase of less than that this month will result in a further fall in the April year on year figure. That said, in the following 3 months it will be more of a challenge for CPI to continue falling as the previous year’s figure which will fall out of the year on year calculations will be + 0.2%, +0.1 and -0.2%. “All this suggests the market is running ahead of itself in terms of the timing and speed of Bank Rate increases and we expect the take up of fixed rates to decline further until the best 5 year rates fall back below 4% to reduce the premium over variable rates to a more acceptable level.
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
0207 933 9170 & mortgageadvice@charcol.co.uk A selection of market leading mortgage deals as of 07/04/2011
CURRENT RATE
UNTIL
GO TO RATE
FIXED RATES
THE OVERALL COST FOR COMPARISON IS
MAX ADV
HIGHER LENDING CHARGE
3.18%
30/6/13
3.49%
3.6% APR
70%
None
3.94%
31/7/14
4.79%
4.8% APR
70%
None
4.39% 5.15%
5 years 31/3/16
3.99% 5.44%
4.1% APR 5.4% APR
70% 80%
EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE (ERC) 3% to 30/6/13. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free 4% to 31/7/14. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free
LENDER FEE £1,999 £995
LENDER EXIT FEE £275 Nil
None
5% to for 5 years. Can repay up to £500p.m. ERC free
£999
£95
None
5% to 31/3/16. Can repay up to 10% ERC free
£999
£50
NOTES On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees. Flexible. Purchase only. On remortgages free valuation and legal fees. Fee reduced to £499 for FTBs On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees
VARIABLE RATES (TRACKER & DISCOUNT OFF SVR)
CURRENT RATE 2.35% 2.79% 2.59% 2.80%
DISCOUNT AND TERM Bank Rate + 1.85% for term Bank Rate + 2.29% for term 3.05% discount off SVR for 2 years Bank Rate + 2.30% for term
MAX ADV
N/A
THE OVERALL COST FOR COMPARISON IS 2.4% APR
60%
HIGHER LENDING CHARGE None
N/A
2.9% APR
70%
None
5.64%
5.5 APR
75%
None None
GO TO RATE
N/A
2.9% APR
80%
EARLY REPAYMENT CHARGE (ERC) Nil 1% to 30/6/13. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free.
LENDER FEE
LENDER EXIT FEE
£945
Nil
£999
£275
Nil
£990
£150
1% in 1 year but can make unlimited ERC free part repayments
*£1,295
£75
NOTES On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees. Flexible. On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees. Flexible Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees. *Up to £500k, £2,495 to £1m & 0.50% over £1m.
‘Flexible’ means: Underpayments and/or Payment Holidays available 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 John Charcol is a trading style of Towergate Financial (West) Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England No: 02292688. Registered office: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN.
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325 Upper Street, London N1 2XQ www.hughgrover.co.uk
Culford Grove, N1
Freehold £630,000 3 Bedrooms
Highbury New Park, N5
Wyatt Road, N5
Freehold £699,000 3 Bedrooms
Southgate Road, N1
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Leasehold £435,000 2 Bedrooms
Freehold £695,000 3 Bedrooms
20/04/2011 12:34
Highbury New Park, N5
Share of Freehold £450,000 2 Bedrooms
Englefield Road, N1
Leasehold £399,950 2 Bedrooms
Caledonian Road, N7
Share of Freehold £350,000 2 Bedrooms
Southgate Road, N1
Leasehold £425,000 2 Bedrooms
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Soley Mews, WC1
£1,550,000 Freehold
An exciting opportunity to acquire this former Chapel with planning permission granted to convert into a single residential dwelling.
Compton Avenue, N1
From £1,350,000 Freehold
Two stunning, newly converted houses with quality fixtures throughout. Located close to Upper Street & Highbury Corner.
Thomson Currie. Moving Islington since 1986
Owen Street, EC1
£1,175,000 Leasehold
Napier Terrace, N1
£895,000 Freehold
A three bedroom duplex penthouse in this sought after development with 24hr concierge service and spectacular views from all of its three terraces.
A three bedroom modern house with integral garage, private garden and roof terrace in immaculate condition throughout.
Victorian Grove, N16
Highbury Place, N5
£425,000 Leasehold
A 1,076 sq. ft. three bedroom apartment located on the first floor of this modern development. Parking available by separate negotiation.
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£390,000 Share of Freehold
A one double bedroom lower ground floor flat with shared garden situated opposite Highbury Fields and moments from Highbury & Islington Station.
20/04/2011 09:55
Orleston Mews, N7
£800 per week
A unique, modern four bedroom townhouse offering plenty of light and character and conveniently situated in a quiet cul-de-sac.
St Peters Street, N1
£575 per week
An impressive and contemporary two bedroom apartment located on the second floor of a brand new development in the heart of Angel.
thomsoncurrie.co.uk
Copenhagen Street, N1
£500 per week
Highbury Hill, N5
£480 per week
An excellent three double bedroom first floor flat recently refurbished to a high standard.
A most appealing and bright, larger than average two double bedroom apartment.
Naoroji Street, WC1
Lonsdale Place, N1
£485 per week
A first floor apartment in this modern development which offers bright, spacious and flexible living.
Thomson Currie May 2011.indd 77
£425 per week
A lovely two bedroom flat with terrace, situated in a quiet culde-sac in the heart of Barnsbury.
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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 bairstoW eves 108-109 Upper Street N1 1QN Tel: 020 7267 2704 www.bairstoweves.co.uk stirLing aCkroyD Clerkenwell Branch - 020 7405 1288 Shoreditch Branch - 020 7749 3838 www.stirlingackroyd.com FeLiCity J LorD 67-71 Goswell Road EC1V 7EP Tel: 0207 251 9449 www.fjlord.co.uk
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£899,950 Freehold
Prime position. An exceptionally spacious 4 bedroom semi detached family home situated in the heart of Golders Green. Benefits include a large landscaped rear garden, kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom, large loft, off street parking and is located close to tube and shops.
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Purpose built studio flat situated in a gated development in the Barnsbury Conservation Area. This ground floor property is close to the shops and restaurants of Upper street and both Angel and Highbury & Islington underground stations. Offered Chain Free.
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ASK THE EXPERT Andrew Flint from Colman Coyle, gives his expert advice on all your legal property questions I bought a flat about a year ago. I have just received a service charge demand that includes something called a “balancing charge” for a period before I bought my property. Is it right that I should be liable for this? A “balancing charge” or “excess service charge” will arise if the budgeted service charge is exceeded by the actual expenditure. Usually, the conditions contained in the contract of sale provide for the seller to be responsible for any excess service charges up until the date of completion. However, if no further provisions are made in the contract, it does present a practical problem in trying to contact the seller and obtain the money to cover the excess service charge that is due. Your solicitor may of course be able to contact the seller’s solicitors but problems will arise if the seller’s solicitors are no longer in contact with their client. To try and avoid this scenario, it is quite common for the seller’s solicitors to retain a sum of money from the proceeds of sale to cover any excess service charge that might be due for their client’s period of ownership. Agreeing what that figure will be is not an exact science but guidance can be obtained from looking at past accounts. An additional clause is usually added to the contract to provide for a retention to be held by the seller’s solicitors until such time as the accounts for the relevant financial years have been finalised. Therefore, what you should do is contact your solicitor and find out whether a retention was held and if so, send your solicitor a copy of the excess service charge demand so he or she can take it up with the seller’s solicitors.
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