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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2011

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EDITOR’S PICK Three MUST SEE events this month…

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NATURAL PEARL From the Primrose Hill set, to daughter Daisy and designing stationary – Pearl Lowe tells all in a jam-packed interview

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WORKING GIRL: HOW TO LOOK HOT IN THE OFFICE Every office is a catwalk with our guide to secretary chic

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THE SPICE ROUTE Food Spotlight on Roots at N1

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JADAN LEE On his burgeoning pop career

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eptember ushers in a renewed vigour for getting down to things. After the last joyful echoes of summer have grown quiet, the collective mindset becomes more focused. Our fashion editorial this month reflects just such an attitude - serious fashionistas can turn to page 20 now for our workwear special; because let’s be honest, every woman is an icon and every office a catwalk in waiting!

You can also admire our September fashion and beauty shoot, which contains all the inspiration you need to make the extra effort at work now that your beachy, sunkissed look is fading by the day. Expect autumnal, structured pieces for a smarter, more defined look 22.

For those of you who aren’t quite ready to say goodbye to summer and are still to go away, turn to page 32, where we pack for your last-minute holiday.

And if you’ve still not decided on a destination, see page 65 – our On Location travel page covers Nice the number one destination on the Cote D’Azur.

Getting back to all things work-related, we’re always interested to talk to local businesses, so this month we chatted to John Heath, purveyor of old-fashioned confectionery at Sugacane in Islington’s Chapel Market p72, and Anna Fiorentini, head of the Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School p75. An ambitious woman, Anna runs the not-for-profit agency as a safe, supportive environment for young people to explore the performing arts. Since its inception, the school has won three Business of London Awards. Inspiring stuff.

If you have an independent business you’d like to tell us about, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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THEATRE My City From 8 September onwards

Comedian and Hollywood actress Tracey Ullman returns to the British stage after a 20-year absence, in Stephen Poliakoff’s new play about the importance of teachers and the public service ethos in our lives. The star returns from America to appear in the production which began rehearsals last month and opens on September 8th.

Poliakoff’s first theatrical project in 12 years follows his acclaimed television dramas Shooting the Past and The Lost Prince. almeida.co.uk, Almeida Theatre, N1 1TA

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MUSIC Duke Spirit plus special guests at Scala 21st September

The Duke Spirit (Liela Moss, Toby Butler, Luke Ford, Olly Betts) burst onto the US scene in 2003, when they released both a critically acclaimed single (Darling You’re Mean) and mini- album (Roll, Spirit, Roll). Since then, the band has released two critically acclaimed LPs (Cuts Across The Land and Neptune) and a handful of EPs. They have played every US late night TV show including The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Last Call with Carson Daly, headlined national tours, and supported the likes of Incubus, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists and Eagles of Death Metal.

Now the four-piece triumphantly return to London’s Scala with a collection of new songs, entitled Bruiser, set for release in Spring 2011. scala-london.co.uk, 275 Pentonville Road, N1 9NL

ART The London Art Book Fair 23–25 September

The London Art Book Fair is the UK’s largest event dedicated to art books, attracting the biggest names in the field, the latest publications and rare books that can’t be found elsewhere.

Talks and book signings from artists including Paul Noble, Cornelia Parker and Mark Wallinger, are just part of the packed programme of talks, film screenings and live performances.

With free admission and huge discounts, The London Art Book Fair offers the opportunity to buy the best art books at great prices.

Over 90 leading publishers will fill the Whitechapel Gallery for one weekend; as well as talks and book-signings, there will be a screening of a documentary following the career of photographer Corinne Day on the Sunday 25, coinciding with the launch of a memorial exhibition of her work at Gimpel Fils, London.

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FREE ADMISSION OKTOBERFEST Enjoy the amazing atmosphere at the London Oktoberfest 2011.

The famous festival comes to Shoreditch Park during the final two long weekends of September.

Celebrate in a 2,400 seater tent with traditional beer, food and music. What’s more, admission is free and there’s a special offer for Sunday Lunch, so you can let the entire family experience Bavarian culture for a day. For full details and more special offers, see london-oktoberfest.co.uk

Every Wednesday evening, Cantina Laredo is offering half price ‘Casa Rita’ Margaritas from 5pm onwards. Made with freshlysqueezed lemon and lime juices and served frozen or on the rocks, they are to die for.

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SCHOOL RUN MUMS MAKE-OVER COMPETITION!

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We had the pleasure of sampling the fantastic new seasonal menu at Ping Pong restaurant, famous for their dim sum, at the trendy Bow Bells House branch last month. Along with their dim sum classics, we enjoyed autumn specials such as Sichuan rabbit dumplings, duck sticky rice, yeh choi spring rolls and Chinese mule cocktails comprised of fresh ginger, black vodka and coriander. pingpongdimsum.com

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ISLINGTON CONTEMPORARY ART AND DESIGN FAIR AND ANGEL MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL AT CANDID GALLERIES The Islington Contemporary Art and Design Fair is an established showcase for artists and designers to promote and sell their work in one of the largest independent contemporary spaces in central London. The next event will take place during October at the Candid Galleries, comprising a series of four exhibitions. Now in its seventh year, the ICADF is a unique event with a dynamic mix of both emerging young artists and those with established reputations. Featured artists this year include painters Andrew Newton and Caroline McCready and a host of jewellers, ceramicists and specialist designers. October also sees the return of the annual Angel Moving Image Festival, which will screen some of the best short film and video by UK and international film makers and video artists. candidarts.net

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The Chapel is renowned for creating bespoke styles that make all their guests look and feel great. The awardwinning salon is luxurious, cosy, unpretentious and the perfect environment to relax and be pampered! In conjunction with The City & Angel magazine, The Chapel is inviting one lucky ‘school run mum’ and her friend to experience hair pampering to the max with a full colour, cut and Redken conditioning treatment, as well as lunch and a few cheeky drinks as an extra treat. Whether you’re looking for an image overhaul or a simple tweak to your look, enter our competition by 19 September and prepare to be pampered! Each entrant should submit the following information: name, email, phone number, school child attends and ‘why I deserve a hair makeover’. Entrants can nominate themselves or be nominated by a friend. Entry deadline is Monday 19 September, 2011. Entries should be sent to: islington@thechapel.co.uk or 394-396 St John Street, Islington, EC1V 4NJ Entry criteria: applicants must be a mother of a child who attends school within the Islington and Angel area.

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THE LIFE CENTRE YOGA CLASS AT N1 BEACH

The seaside came to the streets of Islington in August thanks to the N1 Centre’s innovative beach, complete with ‘peep-through’ picture board and deckchairs. On August 10, Dina Cohen, one of The Life Centre’s own yoga teachers, gave a free Level One yoga class on the beach. The sun shone and the event was a huge success, with a queue of people waiting for a class and asking questions about yoga and The Life Centre. thelifecentre.com

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Camden and Islington Business Awards Residents of the boroughs of Islington and Camden benefit from some of the most diverse and exciting local businesses in the capital - as any regular reader of this magazine will know. We’re forever showcasing local businesses and services we think people should know about, support and enjoy - so we’re very pleased to tell you that our parent company, Zest Media, is a partner in a new initiative designed to shine a much-needed extra spotlight on the very best business talent in the area. And the most fun part? Anyone can nominate their favourite local business for an award!

On October 27 at The Arsenal Emirates Stadium the Islington Chamber of Commerce, Camden Business Network and Zest Media will be launching the inaugural Camden and Islington Business Awards (or CIBAs for short). Supported by Arsenal Football Club and both Camden and Islington councils - and raising awareness for official charities Islington Giving and Age Concern Camden - the CIBAs are the first awards of their kind in the area, set to recognise the cream of local business from across two vibrant boroughs. And the nominations are now open...

Visit the official website, cibawards.com, for more info and the chance to nominate a local business, charity or community interest company (or an employee) in categories including ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’, ‘Community Engagement/Regeneration Award’, ‘Best Creative Business’ and the ‘People’s Choice Award’.

Times are tough for business, but a little community spirit goes a long way. Visit cibaawards.com today and let someone know what a great job they’re doing.

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s an interviewer, there are some celebrities you approach with as much trepidation as curiosity. For me, Pearl Lowe is one of them.

There are good reasons for this. Lowe’s life story is a pretty sensational book, and one that’s already well-thumbed. (I mean this metaphorically, but it’s a literal truth as well: Lowe’s biography, All that Glitters, was published in 2007 to a great deal of interest from all quarters of the media, of which more later.) Famous love affairs, rock ‘n’ roll friends, a drug-fuelled decline and fall – not to mention the determined reconstruction of a ruined life out of its own ashes: all have been slathered across the press time and time again, and not always in the most sympathetic of lights.

I’d done my research, so I knew that the ‘Pearl Lowe story’ consisted of a colourful, chaotic ride through the ups of downs of outward success and inward isolation. But something strange struck me amid all the highs and lows, and that was the absence of

a sense of who Lowe really is. I knew a great deal about what had happened to her, but very little about the woman herself. After a while, it seemed the person I had met while trawling tabloid archives and scanning the pages of upmarket Sunday supplements was less a person than a preconception. So I was pleased to have the chance to find out the truth for myself – but cautious also, lest my interview serve only to reinforce the clichés I wanted to leave behind.

I call Lowe at home one evening in early summer – I’ve been given her mobile and landline numbers by her PR, which in retrospect seems the first clue as to the surprise that’s in store.

When she answers the phone, Lowe is momentarily confused. It turns out she’d forgotten about the interview, so I offer to call back another time. But she won’t hear of it. Instead, she asks for a moment to say goodbye to a visiting friend and then returns to the phone. And rather than seeming like she’s been caught unawares, she’s as bright and friendly as they come; so friendly, in fact, that ten minutes into our 45-minute conversation, I’m struck by the feeling that I’m talking to someone I’ve known for years. Even though we’ve never met or

spoken to each other before.

This unwarranted familiarity is testament to the power of Lowe’s personality, but there’s nothing sinister or insipid about it.

She seems cheerily unaware of her power to charm and her conversation is gleefully free of the mundane platitudes of the ‘media trained’. She’s playful, funny and sometimes painfully frank – her openness about her darker and more destructive moments can seem almost uncomfortable, until you remember that her ability to be honest with herself is a quality that helped to save her life – and she talks about anything and everything (but especially family, work and music) with maximum brio. She also likes to zoom off on sprees of questions about me – my profession, my taste in music, my feelings toward London and life in the capital.

It’s such vitality, I imagine, that has seen her go on to flourish where others would have fallen from the public eye completely.

A child of the nineties Britpop scene, Lowe was a teenage ‘indie chick’ with a boundless appetite for music when she first arrived in the public eye in the mid-nineties. The front-woman for a promising guitar band, Powder, she quickly earned herself a record deal and a place in the ‘Primrose Hill Set’,

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the coolest crowd in North London at the time (or so the media had it), counting Jude Law, Sadie Frost, Kate Moss and Liam Gallagher among her friends and fellow party animals.

“They were exciting times and there was always someone calling up offering you opportunities, asking you to go to these glamourous parties. I’d promise the kids I’d do something like bake a cake with them, and then I’d get a call saying Mulberry will give you a thousand pounds and a bag if you come to their party for an hour tonight.

And it’s so hard to turn down. There’s always a carrot being dangled.”

But the dream turned sour with disastrous predictability.

Booze, drugs and the soul-sapping superficiality of the celebrity lifestyle took their toll, and by the latter days of the decade, Lowe was struggling to balance her desire for a fulfilling family life with the twin diseases of addiction and despair.

“In the end I was quite damaged by life, by friends and stuff. I thought I couldn’t cope, for a while I really wanted my life to end. And then I just thought, I’m strong, I can turn this around.

So I went to the country and cut off everyone I know who did drugs – I just had to be free of that, I didn’t want it in my life.

For a long time there, I wasn’t the kind of mother I wanted to be. I wanted to change that. I’ve been clean for seven years now.”

To make matters worse, the press had a field day with Lowe, portraying her as that terrible thing – a woman who dared to run with the boys and have a family to boot. I tell her I find it interesting that she was so viciously excoriated by some in the past, despite always being open and highly self-aware about her mistakes. If she was a man, I suggest, she’d have been seen as a rock ‘n’ roller or party animal rather than a vapid groupie with a naked desire for fame.

“I was a Britpop girl, that was

my scene. I was in bands, my friends were in bands. I never wanted to be part of some ‘Primrose Hill’ scene. These were just the people I knew. I think the press painted me in a very different light to how I actually am. I never thought of myself as famous. My burning desire was to be a great singer, a great musician. And unfortunately, drugs got me. And I ruined every chance I ever had.”

And in the end, it was this ability to see fame clearly for what it was – to see its limitations and the threats it posed – that spurred her to turn her life around. With

homewares range (including more lace) and her design work for high street retailer Peacocks – which you’ve no doubt seen in advertisements featuring her eldest daughter, model Daisy Lowe (‘Oh, she’s great, she’s not got the self-destruct thing that I had, even as a two year old she was so sensible, telling me what to do.’)

Many of Lowe’s creative endeavours will soon be showcased and available to buy at her forthcoming store on hip website notonthehighstreet.com But perhaps the most exciting thing is the movie of Lowe’s biography that’s currently in development. When the book (the aforementioned All that Glitters) was announced, many expected a vacuous ‘I was there’ tale about a bunch of rich young adults overdoing it in nineties Camden.

They got instead the brutally honest and moving story of a young woman getting waylaid by addiction while in pursuit of her childhood dreams.

The book’s not big on self-pity, but you can’t help but feel for its author – and admire her desire to get back on her feet and make good on lost time. It’s another reminder of how little journalists have managed to convey of Pearl Lowe’s real self over the years, lost as many of them are in the shallow caricature they’ve tried to make of her. It’s a caricature that falls apart after just half an hour of talking, and I tell her so. She seems truly moved – then tries to turn the conversation back once more to me, my life, my hopes for the future.

In winding up our conversation, I do eventually manage to return the focus to her, and to the family for whom she pulled herself clear of the darkness that was dragging her down. I tell her that her husband (she and Goffey married in 2008 at the insistence of their children) sounds like a great guy, and suggest that their relationship seems destined to go the distance. In response, she tells me that the director of All that Glitters, whom she had met to discuss the project just the week before, doesn’t see her story as a cautionary tale.

“He sees it as a love story,” Lowe sighs, sounding for all the world like a love-struck teenager. And therein, perhaps, lies the secret to her charm: she has the experience of a few lifetimes under her belt already – but the passion and enthusiasm of her youth remain entirely undimmed. 

THE FRONT-WOMAN FOR A PROMISING GUITAR BAND, POWDER, SHE QUICKLY EARNED HERSELF A RECORD DEAL AND A PLACE IN THE ‘PRIMROSE HILL SET’ the support of her partner (and former Supergrass drummer) Danny Goffey, and thanks in no small part to her love for her four kids, Lowe kicked the various habits that were destroying her: booze, drugs, fame and even London itself. She escaped to the country, first to a small commuter village in Hampshire, which didn’t quite cut it (‘I felt quite far away from the people we knew there; they were lovely but they were very wealthy, the wives didn’t have to work and we were struggling a bit at that point’) and then to a more traditional hideaway in Somerset. Now she divides her time between the capital (for work) and her rural home, and seems completely confident in the wisdom of her decision.

“Life started getting really good when I moved to Somerset. It’s too far from London to commute and you get a lot of creative people moving out here, musicians and writers. We’ve made some really good friends and everyone had children and the children come first. It’s good that I got away from my old life; people of my age ought to be tucked up in bed by ten!”

This new sense of balance has also allowed Lowe to explore some of the creative ideas that her former lifestyle swallowed up, and when I ask her what projects she has on the go right now, I’m shocked at just how much she has on her plate.

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HISTORY

FIT FOR A KING

It all began with transport. Before progress took hold and made King’s Cross what it is today, it was an agrarian area. A single ‘New Road’ was built in 1756, a straight route from Paddington to the City that went onto to comprise the Marylebone, Euston and Pentonville Roads. The name ‘King’s Cross’ came into use from the 19th century onwards, in honour of George IV (who reigned from 1820-1830) - the sovereign’s statue was originally erected at the crossroads of the New Road (now Euston Road), Maiden Lane (now York Way), Pentonville Hill and Gray’s Inn Rd. Though the statue did not last, the name to which it gave rise has endured.

Continuing developments ensured the urbanisation of the area; the Imperial Gas Light and Code Company built a gasworks and the Regent’s Canal was completed. King’s Cross Station opened in 1850, while St Pancras, built in the 1860s, functioned as a rival to the Midland Railways. However, extensive building, a busy urban

ambitious project that aims to bring more ofces, shops, homes and a university (expected this month) to the area.

The university alone will see up to 4,500 staff and students from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design moving into the Granary Complex, while Granary Square - one of the largest public squares in London - will boast a whopping 1,100 water jets when completed.

The retail space will house high street shops as well as (thankfully) independent and boutique units, and is looking to attract outdoor seasonal markets, cafes and Michelin-starred restaurants. The main commercial area will be centred around the brick arches of the Coal Drops by Granary Square and Regent’s Canal, making it a truly unique London shopping destination.

The space will undoubtedly benet from the footfall attracted by the new King’s Cross Station concourse.

Exciting things are afoot at the heart of King’s Cross...

WORDS: HELEN BARON canal, freight facilities and railway goods yards (all hallmarks of a major transport interchange) meant that the area gained a reputation for being rather down-at-heel.

A NEW BEGINNING

It was not until the 21st century, when art and cultural institutions were drawn to the area, that it really began to ourish. Creative industries made it their home and previously derelict buildings were refurbished. St Pancras was repositioned as a major international station with a high speed route to Paris, and now there’s the King’s Cross Central development scheme: an

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But it’s not all business; the designers have dedicated over 40% of development potential to public open space. Ten new parks and squares, twenty new streets, urban ‘home zones’, three new bridges and more than 400 mature trees have been promised, with Camden Council seeing the project as a sign of changing attitudes towards public spaces and a significant step towards improving their quality.

There are plans to improve access to the Regent’s Canal with terraced steps and pavilion buildings as well as fountains. It’s also great to see that the developers are interested in energy efficient building; their target is to cut carbon emissions by at least 50%.

Until recently, huge Quentin Blake illustrations could be seen wrapped around the temporary walls of the development site, an indication of the new and inclusive cultural renaissance it is hoped will be sparked by the building work.

The artwork, depicting a welcoming party, covered the first building (which is Grade II Listed) that visitors saw from the new arrivals entrance to St Pancras International station. Quentin Blake himself was thrilled to see his drawings reproduced on such a huge scale.

“I’m pleased to be involved in this project because I hope that it will help to promote our plans to create a Museum of Illustration within the great King’s Cross redevelopment,” he has said. “Maybe this Big Illustration will also remind people of the power and impact illustration can have in our everyday lives.”

With plans for new theatres, independent spaces, community facilities and annual festivals, the regeneration scheme is contributing greatly to the economic and cultural life of the area. With up to 50 more arts and music venues and visitor attractions planned within existing and refurbished heritage buildings, King’s Cross is shaping up to be a major London

attraction and competitor to some of the city’s leading hot spots. n kingscrosscentral.com

SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS

The unique skip garden at King’s Cross is made up of 7 moveable self-sustaining vegetable gardens being moved to a new location where young people from the local area will continue to produce their harvest of vegetables and sell them to local restaurants. These mini skip gardens include an orchard, a wormery, a poly-tunnel skip, a herb skip and three croprotation skips.

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Support Act We head to Design Also to get some much-needed bra-fitting advice…

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woman’s bra size can change a number of times in her life and for a variety of reasons – fluctuations in weight, physical activity, diet, pregnancy and contraception being just a few of them. The result is that the majority of women in the UK wear the wrong size bra. For that reason, we thought it was high time to head down to Design Also to get fitted properly, once and for all, by expert bra-fitter Yvonne Lyddon.

MEASURE UP

Yvonne started out in nursing but a slipped disc meant that she had to discontinue her training. Working in the Evening and Cocktail Dress department at Harrods gave her a good introduction to the vagaries of womenswear sizing and she went on to work with lingerie and hosiery, finally opening Design Also in 1983.

This last is a common problem.

The bra needs to fit under the bust, in a straight line round the back and fixed on the lowest hook to keep the fit for longer. The back of the bra should sit under the shoulder blades. “I had a pregnant customer whose bra went right over her shoulder blades at the back,” says Yvonne. “It makes such a difference to wear the right size bra.”

Yvonne knows from experience that 95% of women are wearing the wrong size bra, and recommends getting fitted with every new bra purchase, because brands tend to size up differently and different shapes suit different body types. Her expertise and experience means Yvonne can now fit many customers by eye – “Someone under five feet three inches in height,” she explains by way of example, “is rarely over a 32-inch ribcage, because of their bone structure.”

Every customer of Design Also benefits from a proper fitting - as well as from the hugely extensive range of bra styles the shop carries, with fashionable bras to cater for any breast shape, any occasion and any desired silhouette.

So what are Yvonne’s top troubleshooting tips?

The most common problem is wearing a bra too small in the cup. Before going up in inches, try a larger cup size. “A woman’s rib-cage does not change at all. The most common change made at Design Also is from a 36B to a 32DD.”

If you find a shape that suits you, buy it in every colour. “It’s difficult to say what are good shape enhancers as everyone is different, but I like low cups and half cups.

Remember that white shows through under white. If your bra is riding up your back, it is too big in the cup.”

Washing care is very important! “Bras are made of approx 30 different pieces and the fabric is delicate. Hand wash them and use a gentle detergent such as Ecover. Never tumble-dry them and don’t dry them on a radiator. Heat causes bobbling, soggy patches and shape/colour change.

If you’ve been fitted properly, you will know immediately if a bra you’re trying on fits. “When a bra fits, you forget you’re wearing one because you stop fiddling with it constantly,”Yvonne explains. “One woman, just fitted, thought she’d left her new bra in the shop –she was actually wearing it!”

Design Also, 101 St. Pauls Road, Islington, N1 2NA, 020 7354 0035 Open: 2-7pm Mon, 1-7pm Tues-Fri, 12-7pm, Sat

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Secretary chic calling! Make the office your catwalk: dress simple structured pieces with elegant jewellery or mix it up with sheer fabrics and gold for a more bold and brassy look PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE BLACKETT

ELLEN WEARS: Pen: Part of of the Lapis Jotter set, ÂŁ180, Smythson, smythson.com Blouse: Stylists own

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JENAPAGE: WEARS: THIS Glasses: Vogue Annabelle wears(2596) Colour Light Havana (W694) from £99.95, luxottica.com Boat neck blouse, £19.99, Zara Blouse:Toro Colour Block,42”, £125, Small necklace, Whistles, 135-136 £495, Dinny Hall Upper Street, N1 whistles.co.uk 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

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ELLEN WEARS Laptop Case: 13” Leather Laptop Case, (Camel), £150, Mimi, mimiberry.co.uk Ring: Ruby and Rubilite Cocktail Ring, from £500, made to order by Dinny Hall, dinnyhall.com Dress: Sykes Dress, £129, Hobbs, 296 Upper Street, N1, hobbs.co.uk Necklace: Stylists own

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JENA WEARS: Jacket: Sykes Jacket, £159, Hobbs Ring: Ruby and Rubilite Cocktail Ring, from £500 (made to order) by Dinny Hall Bracelet: Slim Pull Bracelet in yellow 9ct gold, £459, Stephen Einhorn, 210 Upper Street, N1, stepheneinhorn.co.uk

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ELLEN WEARS Blouse: Evelyn Top, £79, Hobbs Ring: Flame Ring, £13,794, Stephen Einhorn Necklace: Circle of Life Pendant, £1,140, Joule, 5 Flask Walk, Hampstead, NW3 mayfairjewellers.com

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THIS PAGE & COVER ELLEN WEARS Agnès B White Cotton Poplin shirt, £155, agnesb.com and Pop Ring in Silver, £135, Stephen Einhorn CREDITS Photography: Mike Blackett info@mikeblackett.com Styling: Helen Baron Gemma Billington Hair: Ricardo Andrenacci Using Bumble and Bumble.

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Designed by internationally renowned Antonio Citterio; Run Personal is the first piece of fitness equipment to incorporate both glass and aluminium. It is both extremely hard-wearing and an exceptionally chic piece of equipment and features include a 19” TV screen with MP3 connection, allowing users to enjoy movies, mp3 files and video clips etc directly on the screen via a USB Media port. £8,980 (incl delivery and installation) echnogym.com

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For centuries in China, Jade Rollers have been used as a daily routine to keep skin youthful.

Favoured by celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, the coolness of the jade closes the pores, tightens the skin and improves elasticity and tone. It’s also used around the eyes to help banish dark circles, reduce wrinkles and puffiness. £19.40 chinalifeweb.com, China Life 99 Camden High Street NW1 7JN

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Ecosopia produce a variety of washes in various natural scents. Peppermint gives the skin a mild minty scent and produces a cooling sensation. £6.13 ecohip.co.uk

BODI-TEK CIRCULATION PLUS Find relief from pain and discomfort with the Circlutation Plus. It stimulates lower leg muscles through the soles of the feet, increasing circulation and improving lymphatic drainage. The integrated infra red pads warm the soles of the feet delivering deep penetrating heat. £129.99 argos.co.uk

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seven steps to beat

fatigue Prof Mei from The AcuMedic Centre in Camden discusses ways to increase energy levels now that we’re all heading back to work after summer

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ne of the most common conditions among our patients is tiredness. Doctors are so used to hearing about it that they have a shorthand way of writing it on your notes (TATT tired all the time). Why are we all so exhausted? What can be done? Read on to find out the Chinalife approach to fatigue: STEP 1: EAT AND DRINK FOR ENERGY The aim of a good diet is to take in nutrition whilst keeping your blood sugar levels steady. Sudden high jumps in your blood sugar will leave you feeling exhausted afterwards and put stress on your body, so try to avoid very sugary foods. On the other hand, going for long periods without food will leave you tired and is really unhealthy, so eat light and regularly and always start the day with breakfast.

caffeine-fuelled drinks. These natural tonics recharge you by treating the cause of your fatigue rather than giving you a short-lived, artificial stimulant which leaves you feeling more tired. Try White Ginseng drinks like chinalife’s QI tonic for a natural boost.

STEP 4: GRAB ENOUGH ZZZZZZZZ’S Everyone needs a different amount of sleep, but you should be aiming for around 7.5 - 8.5 hours per night. Oversleeping is as bad for you as sleep deprivation. If you find that you are regularly sleeping more than nine hours, then you have to address the reasons why.

STEP 5: BEAT STRESS AND EMOTIONS Overworked, upset? Your energy levels are directly connected with your stress and emotions, so deal with them through meditation, communication with friends and plenty of fresh air.

STEP 6: LOOK AROUND YOU Your energy is directly affected by your environment. The Chinese use the theory of Feng Shui to create a surrounding that feeds and circulates QI to your body. Simple steps such as surrounding yourself with plants, motivational objects (eg. pictures of family and loved ones) and plenty of natural light will have a positive effect on you.

STEP 2: GET ACTIVE Exercise helps to invigorate the flow of QI (The Chinese for energy flow) which boosts your energy and increases the secretion of mood enhancing chemicals in the body. This helps to beat stress and it also ensures that you get a good sleep so you wake up refreshed.

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MG: ladies, if you treat yourself to one treatment this season, MAKE IT THIS! There we go.

I’ve said it, I’ve revealed my conclusions before I’ve even begun - thereby relieving the itch to shout about how good this facial is.

I arrived at The City Point Club, it has to be said, in rather a state. Having been suffering from a three-week chest infection, any semblance of a beauty regime had long ago fallen by the wayside. My appointment was a light at the end of the tunnel. It was, I hoped, going to change me… and mark the departure of the last vestiges of the parasitic illness that had been on my case for what seemed like forever!

I collapsed into the safety of Roberto’s treatment room, the meditative music, low lights, and ickering candles easing me into a state of zenlike calm. City AM newspaper reported Roberto as having ‘the best hands in the city’; not that I needed any further encouragement to book myself an appointment, but that testimony served as the icing on the cake.

As I approach 30, I’ve begun incorporating anti-ageing treatments into my skincare routine, so I had to bear that in mind when deciding which facial to try.

Initially, I had a consultation for laser skin rejuvenation (or VPL!) – alas, my dedication to a youthful complexion does not extend to avoiding the sun. Especially not (ironically) when it’s nally summer and my vitamin D-starved skin is drawn to the rays like the leaves of a desperately photosynthesising plant.

In light of this, Roberto suggested that I counteract my sun worshipping with a Pro Collagen Quartz Lift Facial.

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Helen Baron discovers the rejuvenating powers of the Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial at City Point Spa… minerals that aid in rebuilding and strengthening cell structures, the facial promotes intra-cellular activity and revitalises tired, stressed skin cells. In effect, the product formulations stimulate the body’s natural synthesis of collagen.

Even without the scientic stuff, the treatment is luxuriously pleasant and worth a go just for the relaxation factor.

I got to lie on a heated bed for over an hour while my feet, head, shoulders, décolletage and - of course - my face were massaged. Add to this the promise of a skin-cell recharge and I’m in my element.

Ok, so the results may not last forever (my London lifestyle poses too great a

challenge for the facial’s efforts), but honestly: my post-treatment visage was luminous. I never looked so refreshed and smooth. The tired tube-passengers must have wondered at my numerous sneaky sideways glimpses at my reection in the train windows. I couldn’t get enough!

And with out a jot of make-up! And that, my friends, never happens. Ever.  To see all the other amazing treatments on offer at The City Spa, headtothecitypointclub. co.uk, The City Point Club, 1 Ropemaker Street, EC2Y 9AW, 020 7920 6200

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THE SPICE ROUTE Helen Baron takes the path you’d do well to travel at Roots at N1 The Concept I’m rather in love with the growing number of small independent restaurants sequestered in the back roads of Islington.

The wide, antiquated streets that make up the Barnsbury area can seem like another world, a remnant of a bygone era very far from the hustle and bustle of contemporary Upper Street. Barnsbury’s old terraces and narrow-fronted houses were left intact during the wider area’s redevelopment because the poorer district was considered somehow secondary to requirements, unworthy of investment – with the irony being that the area now boasts some of north London’s most desirable period properties.

It’s a community within a community, and as such, it’s the perfect spot for the kind of independent business that fuels and thrives on local spirit. For a while now, cute delis have blossomed in Barnsbury alongside modish bistros and gastropubs du jour (one of them even certified organic). And since

February this year, there’s been Roots at N1.

This is no ordinary Indian restaurant. The brainchild of three hospitality professionals who earned their stripes in the service industry by way of The Ritz (London), Benares (Mayfair) and The Oberoi (New Delhi), the restaurant represents the combination of each of its founders’ ten or more years of hard graft and expertise. The owners endeavour to be anything but run of the mill, and their dedication shows.

Hailing from the same part of Northern India (hence the name Roots), all three proprietors believe in the importance of clean flavours, authentic food, skilful presentation and excellent wines – not to mention high-class service. They’ve hit the nail on the head: this is no curry house; this is Indian haute cuisine.

“Eating out should be a journey for people as soon as they enter our restaurant,” explains Rohit Bisht, one of the founders, “the food complemented by a professional

and relaxed service.” I completely agree: eating should be an ‘experience’. It’s not just about what we put in our gobs; it’s appreciating how our dish got there and how it utilises flavours, seasonal produce and spices. It’s about how we react to it and the atmosphere in which we eat it.

Endearingly, the Roots team are also ethically aware, supporting WWF’s Save the Tiger campaign via donations and pin badgewearing waiters. Of course, the plight of the tiger – the national animal of India – is well documented. But it’s unexpected (and so all the more pleasing) to see a restaurant backing such a worthy cause – and surely an ingredient in the establishment’s burgeoning word-of-mouth success.

The food The Roots menu saw me in my element.

Our hosts explained that the soft-shell crab with green paw-paw relish and the tandoori tiger prawns with pickle have become

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signature dishes and are best sellers, but my companion and I were after a veggie feast, so we plumped for the Chef’s selection of specially prepared vegetarian dishes with sides of stuffed tandoori potato barrels and spinach and lentil cake with coconut and bell pepper.

Even an average Indian restaurant can accommodate vegetarians pretty well, but at Roots our tastebuds were in for a rare treat. Our six sharing dishes arrived perfectly proportioned; adequate-sized plates of black lentils with red kidney beans, sautéed peas à la cumin and ginger, mint-flavoured new potatoes, basmati rice, cumin and cucumber raita, delicious apricot naan bread and the recommended Reisling wine.

I loved the ‘tapas’ influenced servings – with so many amazing dishes available it was a relief not to have to choose just one. Don’t get me wrong: we were full at the end, but comfortably so, and with the satisfying knowledge that we’d broadened our palates as well. For me, the standout plate was the tandoori cottage cheese with smoked balsamic, which didn’t taste like cottage cheese at all, but a sort of delicate, plumped out, creamy seitan. My partner, meanwhile, lapped up the lentil dahl dish.

We weren’t let down by dessert either; eschewing those pre-made freezer jobs (you know the type, cheap sorbets served in frozen lemons and oranges, the rockhard chocolate bombes), Roots offers a good selection of more refreshing options.

We ended with a bite-sized chunk of deliciously spiced carrot cake and plenty of traditional Indian kulfi ice cream, again lightly spiced and with the added treat of a berry-infused sauce (about which my companion remarked, between spoonfuls,

It’s a wonderful feeling when you discover a restaurant that exceeds conventional expectations and ensnares you with a magic all its own.

Roots at N1 does just that

“you must mention the coulis”). We stayed well beyond the end of our meal, tending two glasses of French Muscat de Beaumes and soaking up the ambience.

The atmosphere When I spoke to him after our meal, Rohit told me that the secret to good Indian cooking is to follow the basics at all times, being careful not to overuse or over-enhance flavours. Only once the fundamental principles and ingredients are understood can one begin to experiment.

Perhaps he has applied the same principle to the décor at Roots, which is stylishly contemporary and suitably intimate without ever seeming too starchy or formal. The wooden flooring and tasteful colour scheme befit the nature of the restaurant and its

fare, elegant but never overdone. In fact, the restaurant is a good reflection of what I imagine might be the interiors choices of many local residents!

It’s a wonderful feeling when you discover a restaurant that exceeds conventional expectations and ensnares you with a magic all its own. Roots at N1 does just that. Reinvigorating one of the world’s great culinary traditions by using classic ingredients in new and unforgettable ways, Roots shows that a local restaurant can outgun the mightiest competition in the capital. It’s certainly at home here in Barnsbury – as cool, characterful and downright desirable as the area itself. And though its location may mean a lack of footfall outside its front doors, that only adds to its charm. Besides, I have a feeling that before too long, people will be flocking from much, much further afield to sample its delights. n

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If you’re looking for a restaurant that’s offering something different, there’s only one place to go – for the finest in Moroccan food head to Maghreb.

With a menu that includes harira, taboulleh and tanjines, the richness and diversity of this phenomenal cuisine is captured beautifully.

The bar is also the perfect spot to open a bottle of wine from their extensive wine list that covers Morocco and beyond.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

DOT-TO-DOT Gemma Billington has a working lunch at Spitalfield’s Indian haute- cuisine restaurant Scarlet Dot

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n an unusually hot summer’s day, Spitalfields Market is even busier than normal; heaving with families, tourists and, as it’s lunchtime, city workers on the hunt for somewhere good to eat.

Spitalfields has come a long way from its Victorian market-hall past, and although it holds a certain historic charm, it is now a chic and very contemporary hub of activity.

There are literally hundreds of places to choose from for a spot of lunch but, judging from the line of people outside Scarlet Dot, this is one of the most popular choices.

Indian cuisine may not seem like the most appropriate lunch-time option, but it’s clear before even entering Scarlet Dot that it’s different to your standard Saturday night curry house.

Scarlet Dot sits in the stylish Crispin Square, behind the famous indoor market. The line of people are queuing at a grill in front of the restaurant, waiting for a fresh wrap. Though it’s a busy time of day, there’s plenty of space both in the outdoor seating area and inside the restaurant and as I enter, there’s no sense of lunch hour panic but rather a very calm and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant

interior is a contemporary black with subtle scarlet accents. The Japanese influence is clear and is a very different approach to other ‘traditional’ Indian restaurants. The Asian theme is also found in Scarlet Dot’s take on the Japanese classic ‘bento box’ - part of the express lunch served daily. My companion (who happens to be running late and on a tight one-hour break) and I decide to try out the bento boxes, even though the standard main menu of succulent curries, chargrilled meat, fish and side dishes are extremely tempting. The bento box option, however, offers a great selection and variety of food, perfectly-sized. I opt for a vegetarian box of Ghobi Aloo Ka Sangam (cauliflower and potatoes stir-fried with fenugreek), Chana Limbu (chick peas in spicy sauce) served with Naan and Pilau Rice. My companion goes for a similar choice but with chicken tikka and a meat samosa. The bentos are served with a complimentary drink and I’m instantly drawn to the ‘Scarlet Delight’ smoothie comprised of guava, lychee and passion fruit and, it’s just as sweet and refreshing as it sounds.

There’s an impressive list of drinks, from virgin cocktails to wine and exotic rums, whiskeys, champagnes and spirits - perfect for a night out or even an extra-long lunch with little chance of returning to the office.

The selection of food and drink is fantastic and though I could have easily taken advantage of the excellent menu, the proportions of the bento box are just right. At the end of the meal I feel full without having overindulged.

As a nation we tend to go overboard with our curries and often order an unnecessarily excessive amount. The bento box is a great option to ensure that you don’t return to work feeling uncomfortable and ready to fall asleep on your keyboard. The quality of the food is also very high. Each dish is full of fresh, fragrant herbs and spices and served with a slice of lime for a zesty kick. The level of ’spice’ is just right too; a crucial factor considering my inability to stomach anything too hot! I end my lunch with a cup of Mövenpick ice-cream whilst watching the crowds of Spitalfields mill about their business.

The variety and quality of the food at Scarlet Dot make it a refreshing change from greasy take-aways and it’s a delicious and affordable alternative to my regular squashed sandwiches.

Although the prospect of returning to the office isn’t welcome once I’ve lazily finished off my ice cream, I leave a relaxed and very satisfied customer.  4 Crispin Place Crispin Square Corner of Lamb Street E1 6DW scarletdot.co.uk 45

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White Gail Abbott

The Scandinavian way Simple, pared-back style and plenty of white is the secret to rooms that are filled with light – says interior designer Gail Abbott

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n the far northern countries of Scandinavia, the clear summer light is one of the dominant features of the landscape. Forests, seas, lakes and mountains are bathed in its clarity, and for half the year the sun hardly sets below the horizon. The people make the most of the outdoors while they can, for the winter means long days in which the light is low and short-lived. Because of this, light is a quality that is highly valued. In their homes, the Scandinavians make every effort to maximise any gleam of light that enters.

Simple, clutter-free rooms painted white have pale floors and understated window dressings. These elements are easily put together to create an interior style that is simple and unassuming, and whether you live in a city apartment or a country house, clutter-free rooms and a pale colour palette are a flawless formula that will help achieve a home that is filled with light.

against walls painted in brilliant white.

The cushions are carefully chosen from a restrained palette, but it is the tones, rather than the colours that define the light in this all-white living room.

1. LIVING ROOM A low-level grey sofa is piled comfortably with soft cushions of varying sizes, set

2. DINING ROOM The simplicity of this dining room, with its white walls and gauzy muslin curtains,

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is underlined by the single blue and white plate used for display and the understated country flowers. The traditionally-inspired dining chairs, with their checked linen seat covers, are Gustavian in style.

A dining table gets a touch of class when it’s laid with a few choice pieces. A pure white cloth, decorative white china, sparkling glassware and silver cutlery will glint in the light, whether it’s sun streaming through the window or candlelight at night 3. WINDOW DRESSING Floor-length muslin curtains are wafted by the breeze in summer. Long windows are left open in summer, but in winter they allow in as much light as possible.

4. KITCHEN White walls and surfaces are the basis of this kitchen, but it is the accent colours in the roller blinds and light shades that give it its authentic Swedish style. The old table has been sanded and treated with a typically Scandinavian white oil.

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GET IT WHITE White comes in so many different shades, so although it can be cheap, try to avoid the classic brilliant white which can look harsh and blue in our northern light (although it can look great teamed with strong colours like navy blue).

For a softer effect, Farrow & Ball’s Pointing is a gentle offwhite, New White has a creamy tinge, and James White gives the slightest touch of green.

‘Pointing’ Estate Emulsion £29.50 per 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.co.uk Gingham fabric, Avon, Cream, £25 per metre, Ian Mankin, ianmankin. co.uk Sheer curtains, Alvine Spets, £8.16 per pair, Ikea, ikea.com Baroque chair, unpainted £187, Scumble Goosie, scumblegoosie. co.uk - try these painted in Farrow & Ball’s Pavilion Grey Trip Trap Lye and White floor oil, Eva Johnson, 01638 731362 Tuvan bedside cabinet, Allinwood, allinwood.co.uk

5. UTILITY ROOM The built-in storage in this utility room, built with tongue and groove planks, fits neatly around the Belfast sink and is painted in a darker white than the walls for contrast. The pale colours reflect as much light as possible into the tiny room.

6. BEDROOM One of the freshest colour combinations must be the merging of green and white, one of nature’s most uncomplicated pairings. For example a branch of white orange blossoms in a plain vase mirrored by a low cup that holds a single rose. A pale green cushion adds a hint of spring to the snow-white bed linen.

7. BATHROOM A pretty, country style bathroom in London has been put into a room originally conceived as a bedroom. The tongue and groove walls and bare floorboards are painted white, and the storage unit houses baskets for towels, as well as a round basin plumbed in beneath the wooden top. gailabbott.co.uk, 01223 501314

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LONDON UNDERGROUND Take a tour of the London streets, one of, if not the, finest metropolis in the world and what do you think you are going to see?

Can’t see anything?

Then look... beneath you!

INTERVIEW BY JANE TARRANT

Basements that’s what you’ll  nd; hundreds of them, all over London.

There are so many basements being built around London that you would be forgiven for thinking we are becoming a subterranean species.

Some high prole celebrities are so against them, when even more of the glitterati are having them built. So, we thought we would ask our old sparring partner, Steven McDicken from Metropolitan Basements, to justify the upheaval, the digging , the dirt and the bad press!

Why do people hate basements?

The only people who hate basements are the ones that don’t need them.

Everybody else I know loves them.

So… why do people love basements?

Simple… more space! and at a fraction of the cost of moving home.

At a fraction of the cost… please explain?

Well if you wanted to move home it would cost you say £800 to £1500 per square foot for that extra oor space and if you build a basement it only costs you, £400 per square foot including the VAT. In fact, what you would save on the stamp duty you have to pay when moving house, goes a long way to buying a large part of your basement!

So are you saying it’s purely for money?

No… more space!

But, by doing so you just happen to create rather a lot of equity in your home. It ‘coincidently’ makes good  nancial sense. Unless you just sell it on, of course.

What about the bad press?

People will always be people; they will make a mountain out of a basement, then they will turn around and build one themselves.

No one wants to live next door to a basement being dug… the noise for a start, do you think they will ban them eventually?

They can’t, they’re largely permitted development and you can’t see them.

As for the noise, they are no less noisy than digging your garden and they are a million times quieter than someone digging up the road. Trafc noise in London is more than the sound of a basement being dug.

Anyway, we work 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, when everybody is at work.

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Planning is not an issue then?

There is no reason why it should be. Except listed buildings and even then it can be done.

How long to build one?

Depends on the size but let’s say 1220 weeks for the majority of houses in London.

Who designs them?

We have an architect who is rather experienced with them. He wrote a book: Architect Your Home by Hugo Tugman. There is a section in there all about basements too. You can buy it from www.anovabooks. com Don’t be put off by his picture, he is actually one of the nicest architects I’ve ever met.

So what’s your parting shot to the basement critics and lovers alike?

Well, not a parting shot - just a statement that the majority of people will eventually get a basement dug to gain that extra space, especially in the more afuent areas of London. Even if you are against it now, you will succumb in the months or years to come or the people that move into your house after you are gone will get one done.

It’s just going to happen, like it or not, and it’s going to be widespread, just in the same way double glazing stated in the 70’s, but much less intrusive or visible because it’s underground!

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There are literally hundreds of interior stores in the Islington area but Black Swan Interiors, the largest modern furniture store in North London, carries an extensive, eclectic range of modern furniture at prices to suit all budgets.

Tina Chen, one of Black Swan’s directors, discusses what’s on offer

estled off Islington’s Upper Street is the huge Black Swan Interiors showroom, the retail arm of Panache Casa. Specialising in contemporary furniture and lighting that incorporate fine detail and materials, Black Swan Interiors pride themselves on their quality products. The showroom houses all types of furniture from sofas and bedroom pieces to lights and rugs. A unique aspect of the business is that customers can put together room sets from the large variety of items on display, and can benefit from an interior design service and bespoke furniture.

Whether a first-time home-buyer, a hotel, restaurant or interior designer, Black Swan have you covered.

Tina, how did you get started in Black Swan Interiors? Have you always been interested in interiors?

We have been involved in the furniture business for over ten years, primarily in furniture design and manufacturing and have branched out into retail over the last two years. I personally started the retail side of the business, and must confess to being an interior addict! My favourite magazine is Elle Decoration. Your home is a lifestyle statement and should be in harmony with your character as – after all – you have to live in it.

What are your best-selling pieces?

We do extremely well with our dining sets and our wide range of lighting as they are all very high quality with great design, but still priced very reasonably. Our upholstered products are also very popular as we have hundreds of fabric and leather choices for customers to cover their sofas, chairs and beds.

How would you describe the company’s ‘style’?

We specialise in contemporary and modern high quality items, although there are no real rules as to what is or isn’t ‘modern’ design, for example our Diva light is inspired by an original design that is now over 100 years old. The most important thing for us is that the different items of furniture, lighting, rugs and home accessories found in our store work together to enhance the beauty of your home.

London is full of furniture and interior companies, what makes you unique in the field?

Several things make us unique from other furniture stores. Most of our items are available from stock, we have a very large display area giving customers a huge choice to look at and we provide free parking to customers on-site – which is really handy in

London! However, the two things that really separate us from the crowd are our unrivalled prices and our eye-catching design and quality.

What do you like about your Islington location?

Islington is a great location for us as it is within reach of the City and West End and is easy to get to for both our retail and trade customers. It’s a great part of London surrounded by interesting shops and restaurants; I can’t think of anywhere better!

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TECHNOLOGY

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’m a big fan of websites that merge the offline world with the online. Online offers so much more productivity and immediacy. And to demonstrate that point, let me bring your attention to bivolino.com: the online shirt design website.

It’s clear there’s a lot going on in the website, and to begin with, the amount of information may appear overpowering. But keep with it, and you’ll find a heap of features and a nifty tool to get your creative juices flowing.

Although there are other products in their catalogue (ties, cufflinks, underwear etc.) their focus is on shirts for both men and women. Using their smart and 3D online tool, you can customise your shirt in almost every way.

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All I need now is a few style tips – hang on, they’re included too!

So, if you’re too busy to shop on the high street and want something absolutely unique, log on to bivolino.com and try your hand at shirt design.

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Each School of Rock-a-Bye Babies class is specifically tailored to the child’s age group and will introduce him/her to rhythm, melody and harmony through structured play and musical experimentation:

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Elizabeth started School of Rock-a-Bye Babies, following the birth of her son, as a way of combining her two passions: motherhood and music. After attending several ‘traditional’ baby music classes when her son was a few months old, Elizabeth felt there was a need for a music class that was stimulating, educational and fun for both child and adult. Wanting her son to be exposed to all music - in all its complexity - and not just cutesy kids’ stuff, Elizabeth started writing songs and games while developing a programme of teaching to bring a different type of music class to her local area. SRBB is growing, and with classes running in Maida Vale and Kensal Rise to name a few, there’s no excuse not to join in the fun. schoolofrockabyebabies.com

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AMERICAN ROADTRIP

Four different time zones. 17 states.

Over 5,000 miles. Intrepid Travel’s Tim Melching travelled across America from East to West and discovered that some classic journeys are truly monumental

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eaving the shadows of New York’s towering skyscrapers, we headed south to the nation’s capital, Washington DC, to view the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and the White House.

As we left the eastern seaboard and crossed the Appalachian Mountains we entered music enthusiasts’ America, stopping at Tennessee, home of country music at ‘The Grand Ole Opry’ and Memphis, ‘the home of blues’, before turning south to New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz.

For the next three days we traversed the wide open expanse that is Texas, where they prove that ‘Everything’s bigger in Texas’. Big cowboy hats, big belt buckles, big trucks and big hair were all around. We explored the Alamo, historic landmark in Texas’ war for independence from Mexico in 1836, before heading into Native American territory.

Aztec Ruins National Monument and Mesa Verda National Park offered a glimpse into the lives of the previous occupiers of these lands and their cliff dwellings. This was topped by actually visiting and staying with Native Americans at Monument Valley where we were entertained by traditional Navajo dancing and stayed in a ‘hogan’ (traditional home).

Next stop the Grand Canyon with its amazing display of colours at sunrise and sunset, as well as hikes for those of us adventurous enough to journey down. We passed through Death Valley, the lowest point in North America, before reaching Las Vegas, my highest point! Entertainment, lights, restaurants, you name it, they do it!

Our journey finished by heading into the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Yosemite National Park with its amazing granite walls and thundering waterfalls before arriving in San Francisco, America’s most beautiful city….and the end of an epic adventure!”

Tim travelled on Intrepid Travel’s 22-day Roadtrip America Westbound costing £1410 per person (excluding international flights.) To start planning your own classic journey visit the Intrepid Travel Store, 76 Upper St, Islington N1 0NU or call 020 7354 6169.

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Take inspiration from the Resort Collections 2012 and go glam!

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Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat – It doesn’t get grander than this; entirely refurbished by Pierre-Yves Rochon, the hotel re-opened its doors on 15th May 2009 after 14 months of extension and refurbishment work. The new wing, the “Residence”, created by the Nicean architect Luc Svetchine, offers 16 new rooms, 8 exclusive suites with private swimming pools, plunge pools and a 750m² new spa. Offering special culinary packages, wine-tasting evenings, a host of events and its very own spa garden, there’s certainly enough to do. grandhotel-cap-ferrat.com

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La Colombe D’or – Make the 12km trip to Saint Paul de Vence to eat at this A-list favourite. A beautiful medieval fortied village perched on a narrow spur between two deep valleys, September is an ideal time to visit, when there are less tourists. The family-run restaurant and hotel sports a beautiful outdoor pool and a superb art collection that includes Picasso, Matisse, Prevert and Miro. Enjoy provençal, Michelin –starred cuisine on the terrace. la-colombe-dor.com

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On Location

Nice

Our editorial team splash out on the Cote d’Azur

To do

Be sure to make the most of the Old Town (Vieux Nice). Beneath the hill is a maze of streets and alleys, with numerous quaint houses, boutiques and a fabulously French daily ower and fruit market of the Cours Saleya.

Do as the locals do and walk along the pathway that leads from Coco Beach by the Sentier Littoral cliff half way to Villefranche, via Cap de Nice.

Famous for its annual lm festival, experience the year-round glamour of Cannes. A 30 minute trainride away, the city offers much in the way of elite shopping and dining.

If you’ve not yet tired of the glitz, head to Monaco, a tiny principality and its own world, lled with luxurious casinos, upscale shopping, a thriving nightlife and world-famous auto racing.

Not far is the equally (if not moreso) dazzling St Tropez, the other playground to jetsetters, fashion models, and millionaires but also boasts a pictaresque harbour and world-famous art museum.

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There are so many lovely seaside villages to see along the coast; if time is limited and you fancy a change from the pebbled beaches of Nice, head to the sandy beaches of Sainte Maxime. You could also pop over to the delightful perched village of Port Grimaud with its Venetian-style channels.

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classic journeys…

The journey is the adventure when you travel with Intrepid – but some journeys are truly monumental. Come and join us on a classic adventure.

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Take this classic train journey between Beijing and St Petersburg and discover the wild open plains of Siberia, traditional Mongolian life on the shores of Lake Baikal and local Russian customs in tranquil Kungur.

From the vast waterways of the Okavango Delta and the immense dunes of the Namib Desert, to Chobe’s elephants and Etosha’s floodlit waterholes, this Overland journey is a Southern African classic.

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“Is this the most ingenious aquarium in the world?”

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tandard aquariums are made from sheets of glass. We only ever use acrylic.

Why? Because it’s 10 times stronger than glass, which is important. Just ask anyone who’s broken a glass aquarium and flooded their home.

Did you know it’s also noticeably clearer?

Acrylic has a transparency rate of 93% making it the clearest material known. Glass only allows 70% of light to pass through and thick glass always has a green tint. With an acrylic biOrb it’s been said that “it’s like watching fish in high-definition”.

The truth about filters

Many traditional aquariums have a filter stuck to the side or at the top, but guess what - fish waste sinks.

All biOrbs have a filter at the bottom of the aquarium.

Put simply, a biOrb filter works where there is most to filter. We’ve also made it easy Inside the patented biOrb filter

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Slim built-in lighting

It’s so slim you’d be forgiven for not noticing it was there. An LED light is neatly built in to the lid of your biOrb.

Folklore vs science, you decide

Fish keeping folklore says that you must have a large surface area of water in order to have good water oxygenation. That’s why standard aquariums are rectangular with the long edge at the top. Like many folklores it’s not the full story. You can have 100% water oxygenation, by design and engineering.

But don’t take our word for it. We asked the renowned University of Veterinary Medicine in Hannover, Germany to do an independent test against a standard rectangular aquarium and this is what they told us, word for word.

“The oxygen concentrations in the biOrb aquarium were higher than in the rectangular aquarium. The oxygen

concentrations in the biOrb aquarium were probably higher due to the vigorous aeration and turbulence. This keeps the gases in equilibrium with the air above the water surface. This caused the gases to be well distributed and redundant gases to be easily expelled.”

Everything you’ll need, in one box

When you buy a biOrb you’ll get everything you need to start your aquarium. You won’t need to go shopping for any extra parts and you’ll get full instructions to help you on your way. Just add water and fish. Then sit back and enjoy the magic of keeping fish without having to do lots of work.

There’s a biOrb for you

biOrbs come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. Ask at your local aquatics store or you can view the whole range online at www.reef-one.com

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TRAVEL

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many iconic hotels and the Hotel du Vin - 7 SHIP STREET

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architecture and picturesque courtyard, is one of the most striking. Location wise, it’s hard to beat, nestled in the historic lanes full of bars, restaurants and shops - and a stones throw away from the seafront and pier. Luxury is guaranteed with boutique features such as extra-large beds, walk-in showers and scroll top baths. Hotel du Vin also has some hidden gems to discover; the Laroche wine tasting room, Cave du Vin private function room and the new ‘Hush Heath’ private dining space for an exciting weekend getaway.

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Brighton dining is all about Great British grub and - of course - sh & chips. Whilst there are myriad eateries on offer, PUB DU VIN, which neighbours the hotel, is a great choice for a traditional pub experience with a ‘du vin’ twist. The menu of traditional pub grub is simple and delicious; battered cod and thick wedge chips, tender steak and salad - not to mention, as expected, a fantastic selection of wines, ales and spirits. Enjoy the modest yet stylish bar area with soft candlelight and leather furnishings, or upgrade to the stunning ‘dome’ function room (pictured right) complete with an enormous 8 tier chandelier.

Weekend Getaway

Brighton

Our editorial team has a weekend break in the fun and quirky sea-side city

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Brighton’s picturesque historic quarter, THE LANES, for fantastic antique stores, art galleries, independent shops and bustling bars and eateries. Check out The Cricketers, Brighton’s oldest pub and allegedly Graham Greene’s favourite.

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No matter how big the portion of sh and chips, there’s always room for ice cream! With so many places to choose from in Brighton it’s hard to know where to go, but the family-run Italian restaurant MARROCCOS on Hove seafront has the best selection; it’s a real hidden gem and a bit of a local secret! marroccos.co.uk With its Taj Mahal inspired architecture and oriental interior, King George IV’s opulent palace, THE ROYAL PAVILION, is a must-see.

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If you fancy a break from the city, check out the historic beauty spot

DEVILS DYKE in the South Downs, a short drive out of town.

There’s an open top bus service for a more scenic route where kids can travel free. A perfect day out for walks, picnics and kite ying - it’s also a popular paragliding spot too for the more adventurous!

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THE PALACE PIER on Brighton seafront is full of kiss-me-quick entertainment and rides - perfect for kids and well worth a visit, but the seafront has so much more on offer than just its iconic pier. Lined with clubs, restaurants, shops, a market and volleyball club - not to mention the beautifully eerie sight of the incinerated West Pier - it’s easy to while away a whole day by the sea.

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jadAn lee London lad Jadan Lee is a refreshing up-and-coming talent amongst the American dominated charts and has created the perfect summer hit with latest single, Definitely You. We catch up with Jadan to discuss musical inspirations, his love of the city and what’s next in line. Watch this space...

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espite his relatively new status as an artist, Jadan Lee has been on the musical radar for some time now, amassing a rather impressive back catalogue of collaborations. Having worked as a producer with the likes of Mark Ronson and toured with Ne-Yo and Timbaland, Jadan’s style is an easy-listening mixture of pop, soul and R’n’B - though it’s his new single Definitely You, with its reggae inspired summer vibe, that’s creating a buzz and drawing comparisons to Hawaiian pop star Bruno Mars.

During our meeting, we discuss everything from the time he met the late Amy Winehouse to his ambitions to write music for films. Once a dedicated athlete,

a career in music was inevitable for Jadan - from his gospel singing grandfather to growing up in a house filled with vinyl: music was always in the background. It took a supportive teacher to discover his talent and a surprise win for best unsigned act at the UMAs in 2004 to catapult him into a pop career. And he’s never looked back.

Tell us about your musical background. I understand that you were originally more interested in sport and nearly took up football professionally. What inspired the change?

I think I’ve always been into music through my dad and my family. My grandfather was

a gospel singer and sang in the church choir and even performed at the Royal Albert Hall. He was a great singer, he did a lot in music and my dad has always been a big influence on me, though I didn’t realise it at the time! He was a successful DJ back in the late 70s, early 80s, performing around North West and Central London. His record collection is absolutely massive and he’s got so much material: from Motown to Rock to the New Romantics in the 80s.

I suppose that collection inspired me and moulded my varied taste in music. Music was always there - I’ve always had it around me, but growing up I was a footballer and an athlete and I excelled at sports. I did take GCSE music - I was a little bit of a lad in school and my music teacher had no 69

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time for me at first - but I wrote a song and sang it and all of a sudden he took notice and told me I needed to pursue it professionally. He was really supportive and showed me the course at Stanmore College. Music was a dream of mine but I didn’t realise I actually had any talent for it so it was nice that a teacher, who initially had no time for me suddenly said, ‘you’re good and you need to do this’.

On the subject of the course in Popular Music you undertook at Stanmore College, how has studying in an academic environment influenced your subsequent career?

The set up there was great, I had a lot of time to perfect my production skills as I’d never really done anything like that before and I found a love of making music - so I think it developed me a lot in that sense. I started to make music for myself and other people and I did a few live performances, but on a production level it was fantastic.

As a producer (under the pseudonym Tru Menace) you’ve worked with big names such as Mark Ronson, Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks.

How does production compare with being a performer. Do you have a preference?

I wouldn’t say I have a preference but it’s been amazing to work with top acts such as Taio Cruz - he’s doing amazing things at the moment. I also worked with Daniel Merriweather and Mark Ronson on the single Chainsaw.

You’ve listed classic soul signers such as Marvin Gaye as a source of inspiration but your music undoubtedly has a contemporary edge and you studied Popular music.

What are your all-time favourite artists and who do you admire in the charts today?

I’ve got to say Bruno Mars. I also love what Adele’s doing - she’s so different.

On a production level I’d say Will.I.Am and David Guetta. There are a lot of great contemporary artists, but whenever anyone asks me who my top musical inspiration is, it’s Michael Jackson all the way. I love everything about him; his music, stage presence, as a performer...for me he was the best ever, no-one will ever get close to him. He is the ultimate.

“I love pop music and I love to write pop songs, but my music has a soul, R’n’B edge because my vocals will always have that” Your new single, Definitely You, has quite a reggae influenced sound that is different to your other tracks. What inspired the song and how would you describe your musical style?

Well I love pop music and I love to write pop songs, but my music has a soul, R’n’B edge because my vocals will always have that. Definitely You was a song that just came to me - I had to record it on my phone as I didn’t have my dictaphone on me!

When I was singing it it had that kind of reggae bounce. We’re produced the track with Jeff Calvert, a string orchestra, brass, drums...all live. The video was shot at Southbank and we had the best day for it; if it wasn’t for the landmarks in the video people wouldn’t have believed it was shot in London! I had a great time filming and I guess that shows, it was an amazing day with beautiful sunshine.

As a Londoner, would you say it’s a good city for up and coming artists?

What venues have you performed at?

London’s great; it’s the best city in my opinion, it’s definitely one of the best for music artists starting out. I’ve performed at the Jazz café with Omar which was fantastic.

I’ve also played at Shepherds Bush alongside Floetry which was great and I’ve performed at Cargo in Shoreditch many times and some little clubs in Camden - there’s a great music scene there!

Tell us about the Urban Music Award (UMA) that you won for best unsigned act in 2004...

My friend’s older brother was part of the marketing team at the UMAs and my friend showed him my music and he loved it and wanted to enter it for best unsigned act. I thought it was a great idea but didn’t

think too much on it as he said there were around 3,000 applicants! Then I got through to the last 15 - wow! - so I had to perform along with the other successful applicants at Rouge Club at Centre Point, Tottenham Court Road. I’d only ever performed on a small scale for my friends in college, so that was my first proper live performance. I got through to the last 3 and the final was at the Barbican Centre.

It was such a huge stage, packed with tiers of people and it was an audience vote.

They called my name to say I’d won and the whole place went mad. It was amazing because I won from the actual audience vote...that kind of kick-started my whole live career. That was the beginning for me.

Where did things go from there?

I supported Omar after I won the UMA - I was really new to the game in terms of live performances and he was at the UMAs when I won and asked me personally that night and 2 weeks later I was supporting him live at the Jazz café. That was one of my favourite gigs because it was at the beginning of my journey.

What have you got lined up next?

We’re promoting the single at the moment and we’re very busy with that. I’ve got some shows coming up and just finishing off the album. I’ve been locked in the studio for a little while now! Songwriting and production for me is where my heart is, I just love to do it and I guess it comes naturally. I’m writing everyday and I’m having some great experiences. It’s what I want to do, I can’t do anything else; It has to be music. n ‘Definitely You’ the single is out now jadanlee.com

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We’re open from 10 - 7 Monday to Saturday and 11 - 4 on Sunday. I meet lots of different people every day and they’re always amazed when they come into the shop; everyone gets nostalgic about sweets they remember from their childhood - even 12 year olds!

Considering we’ve only been open for 4 months we have a lot of regulars too.

Why should people come to Sugacane? Sugacane is an old fashioned sweet shop in a modern setting and people are still impressed when they come through the doors - they think it’s like Willy Wonka! We make customer care our first priority and if we don’t have something they want we’ll try and source it for them.

What did you do before this?

I ran a pub in Hoxton - the Lion & Lamb - for 16 years. I was also Vice Chairman of the Local Pub Watch.

How did you get started?

I bought my local pub in 1993 after working in newspapers for 15 years.

After I sold the pub last year I wanted to do something different and I’ve always loved old fashioned sweet shops like Mr Simms and when I saw the Sugacane opportunity I thought it was perfect, it’s a great concept.

What are your best-selling sweets? Pips of various flavours, they come in sour cherry, keylime, toffee apple and orange & lemon to name a few flavours. Rhubard & custard sweets, sweet peanuts, pearl drops and bon-bons are all very popular. Our Sugashakes have been selling well this summer, we have a list of top ten flavours but you can customise your own with literally any sweet in the shop - we’ve had lots of interesting combinations!

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Favourite film: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory of course!

Favourite Local Restaurant: I love Sedir, Mediterranean Kitchen, Browns and Rodizio Rico but my absolute favourite is Oslo Court in St John’s Wood.

Favourite song: Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson Most treasured possession: My grandchildren and wife What are your favourite sweets? I love liquorice, when I was young I used to be called ‘Liquorice John’

Favourite Local Bar: Nelson’s Retreat in Old Street, Royal Star on City Road, The Lion & Lamb in Hoxton and The Albion on Goldsmith Road Good For Kids: The Vue Cinema in the N1 Centre is great but I love Laburnham Boat Club and Shoreditch Park.

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LOCAL PROFILE: ANNA FIORENTINI

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Now in its tenth year of business, the award winning Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School has been training some of the country’s top young performers from all backgrounds. We catch up with Anna and talk to her about the passion and drive behind her distinguished schools, and why every child deserves the opportunity to perform...

Have you always wanted to be involved in the performing arts, in particular working with young people?

Since playing the Ugly Duckling at the age of 6, I’ve always wanted to be an actress. Fortunately the roles I get now are slightly more glamorous! After completing my performing arts degree I got a place at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. However, I had less than a year to raise the £10,000 fees and risked losing my place if I didn’t raise it, which caused me a huge amount of stress. In the end, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as I learnt some very valuable business skills. To raise the money I started giving piano lessons, started a small drama club for children and developed a real passion for working with young people.

What inspired you to start the school, particularly in the East End and North London?

I grew up in Hackney and as a child there was no ‘professional’ performing arts training in the area. I wanted to give local children with talent or a need to increase confidence the opportunity to attend a professional school without the extortionate fees. Thanks to the contacts I made in the industry, I recruited some top industry professionals to teach. As the school grew so did our reputation and we now have children travelling from as far as Reading, Brighton and Essex. This helped in the decision to open another branch in North London and

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Docklands. By increasing the branches we increase our cash flow which means we can invest even more in young people - this is especially important now that funding is almost impossible to get. However, I am adamant that the school will not turn into a franchise. I’m the head of all the schools and we have regular meetings and I know what is going on in each branch.

What types of classes do you offer?

We train our students to be all-round performers. There’s a timetable of drama, singing, dance, film and even set and costume design. Within each class the students learn a variety of styles, for example musical theatre, pop and soul.

What is the key to running a successful business?

You have to be really passionate about the business. I never set out to be a business woman, I was just very passionate about the performing arts and young people. You have to really

understand your competition and work out what makes you unique. However, I also believe in integrity and not to tread on the toes of your competitors. I care about my staff and working as a team. At our meetings I don’t like to come across as the ‘boss’ but of course when decisions have to be made, I have the final say. For the first four or so years of running the school I was very scared to delegate and ended up doing everything myself. I was a perfectionist but also didn’t like to impose on others but now I impose all the time and have expanded the business ten fold.

How does the school differentiate to other performance arts academies? Tell us about the ‘community’ ethos and how you support your students and their families.

We strike a balance between being a professional stage school and a community venture; schools are normally one or the other. We recruit very well respected professionals in the

industry such as Mark Short, our choreographer, who has worked with Tina Turner and Peter Andre. Unlike most stage schools, we allow our families to pay in installments, making the fees a lot more accessible.

We also launched the Fiorentini Foundation earlier this year so that we can offer a Hardship fund to those in need and hopefully this means that corporate companies can now come on board especially if they have CSR departments. Our ethos is that all children regardless of financial, physical or learning difficulties should have access to professional training normally only available to more affluent families. Success stories such as Belinda Owusu (Libby in EastEnders) wouldn’t have been able to achieve her dreams given her circumstances without a scholarship. We are also on hand to all families should they need to discuss any issues. This is particularly significant given recent events and ‘gang culture’ - young people don’t want to be stereotyped and patronised, but rather given the opportunity to develop skills for their futures.

Traditional training can help achieve this.

Would you or your company like to sponsor or partner this school? anna@annafiorentini.com annafiorentini.com fiorentinifoundation.org Too old to join the Anna Fiorentini School?

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AROUND TOWN VELO VENTURE BIKE RIDE Grab a camera and get on your bike! The Velo Venture offers the chance to rediscover the north and east of London on this animal inspired adventure.

The trail runs between Toynbee Studios, Brick Lane, London Fields, Dalston and Old Street via street art, city farms, shops, parks and cafés.

Once you have completed the trail, send in your best ‘wildlife’ pictures, with a chance of winning a prize. artsadmin.co.uk

MUSIC & DANCE

13 SEPTEMBER - 9 OCTOBER

HAVANA RAKATAN PEACOCK THEATRE One of Sadler’s Wells’ most successful productions, Havana Rakatan returns to the Peacock Theatre for an astonishing fifth season. Originally the dream of Cuban choreographer Nilda Guerra, the show has toured the world to rave reviews. sadlerswells.com The Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, Holborn WC2

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ORIGIN CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR OLD SPITALFIELDS MARKET Origin offers a rare opportunity to see and buy a diverse range of high quality, original craft from over 200 makers in one convenient location. Ranging from ceramics, furniture, metalwork and glass, to fashion accessories, jewellery and knitwear. This year, iconic London retailer Liberty has joined as a partner and Michelle Alger, the Buying Manager for Home & Gift, will curate five new Display Windows at Origin. Old Spitalfields Market London E1 6EW originuk.org

LESLEY CRAZE GALLERY CINDERELLA STORIES: CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA This exhibition at Clerkenwell’s Lesley Craze Gallery showcases the vibrant work of seven Western Australian artist jewellers.

Together their work makes a strong statement about what it is to be a Western Australian artist practicing as a jeweller in one of the most remote capital cities in the world. lesleycraze.co.uk, Free admission 33 - 35a Clerkenwell Green, EC1R 0DU

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JUMBLE & PEARLS THE NEW ROSE, ESSEX ROAD Calling all fashionistas...the perfect Saturday afternoon event is back on meet up with your favourite girlfriends and come down to Jumble & Pearls new venue, The New Rose on Essex Road.

Discover brand new labels and stock from top names such as one-off vintage originals from all eras. Don’t miss their 3rd Birthday party on October 1st with DJ’s, cocktail and cupcakes - put it in your diary!

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17 SEPTEMBER THE HEN & CHICKEN THEATRE LIGHTS! CAMERA! IMPROVISE! Don’t miss the chance to see this award-winning improvised movie live on stage. Oscar has every movie ever made and every film you could ever imagine. The audience chooses what the film is about, where it’s set and what it’s called and Oscar finds the DVD. The movie is created before your very eyes complete with awesome action sequences, captivating plot and a thrilling live film score. thescatpack.co.uk

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Local Directory MYHOME ON HAND TO TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF YOUR HOUSEWORK THIS SUMMER Myhome’s team of full-time, trained professionals are on hand throughout the summer to provide homeowners with a premier cleaning service. Whether you need the house ‘spring cleaned’ before the in-laws arrive or given the once over after the school holidays – they are on hand to take the hassle out of your housework! For more information or to arrange your personalised quote please call 020 7923 2266, myhome.co.uk

BEYOGLU Meze bars are all the rage right now; the best often have kebab-hungry hoards lining up outside the door, and Beyoglu is no exception. Serving classic BBQ and Mediterranean Turkish cuisine, the restaurant offers up all the culinary variety of both East and West - and all their grilled dishes are cooked on real wood charcoal for the proper meze atmosphere and avour. As a result, the menu is so long and tempting you’ll need to make several trips just to try everything. Beyoglu even boasts a wide and varied selection of vegetarian dishes. And the icing on the cake? They offer a 20% discount on all takeaway as well as a special £9.99 lunch menu for every day of the week!

72 Belsize Lane, Belsize Village, NW3 5BJ, beyoglu.co.uk

LADYBIRD BAR Find a bar that thinks its Friday night, every night, and you’ll be in Ladybird, it really is Angels best kept secret. Constantly changing its décor they manage to keep its core value – the atmosphere, rmly grounded. Open until 2am weekdays and 4am on weekends. Its extensive cocktail menu, massive sharing drinks and an emphasis on world renowned dj’s makes this is a place not to miss. Members get discounts too!

70 Upper Street, Angel, N1 0NY ladybirdbar.co.uk

FIFTEEN With an array of pastries and fresh bread cooked on site and tasty dishes such as wild Arbroath smokies with watercress and hot lemon butter, pastry chef Kenny’s homemade pancakes or the ‘Full Monty’ breakfast, Fifteen spoils you with choice. The agship restaurant to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen they cater for everyone. Operating a pioneering apprenticeship scheme for young people, ages 18-24, alongside the day-to-day running of the restaurant adds to the charm of this eatery.

15 Westland Place, 0203 375 1515

THE BREAKFAST CLUB Sharing the same name as John Hughes’ 1985 cult classic lm, The Breakfast Club has an ‘80s theme running through this tiny brunch place that gives it volumes of retro character. With wooden oors, and is always busy on a Sunday.

Offering a wide range of breakfast combos that will satisfy the hungriest of men (and women), they also offer a choice of international dishes such as burritos and nachos.

31 Camden Passage, 020 7226 5454

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ST PANCRAS CHAMBERS, NW1 This spectacular St Pancras Chambers apartment is set on the sub penthouse fifth floor of the main tower with views over London and featuring gothic windows, wood floors and exceptionally high ceilings. At over 1100sqft, the apartment is a truly vast one-bedroom property, and has been fitted to the highest contemporary standard to offer a rare chance to live in a superbly proportioned apartment in one of Europe’s landmark buildings. The property features concierge service from the adjoining Renaissance Hotel.

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A charming and well presented first floor flat with many period details within this end-of-terrace Victorian house just off Highbury Fields and in easy reach of the shops at Highbury Barn

A third floor flat with bright and spacious accommodation within this impressive period mansion block with many attractive period features including fireplaces in all the principal rooms

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A fabulous flat with high ceilings, arranged over the first floor of this end-of-terrace period house just off Arundel Square, which adjoins the Barnsbury Conservation Area

A stunning and contemporary flat offering over 600 sq ft of thoughtfully designed and beautifully presented accommodation and a wonderfully private west-facing patio garden to the rear

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A beautifully presented apartment within this popular modern development. Completed in 2008 the property features a smart kitchen with high quality fixtures and fittings throughout

A beautifully presented top floor flat within a cluster of low rise purpose-built buildings adjacent to the Canonbury Conservation Area and within easy reach of Canonbury station

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A stunning studio flat with a smart contemporary finish and a private balcony, within this well regarded modern development which benefits from a concierge service

A superb top floor flat within an early Victorian building in a convenient location just off Essex Road and convenient for the excellent bus links to the City, the West End and beyond

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Eclipse Building N1 A spectacular penthouse apartment within a prestigious factory conversion in a central Islington location with stunning dual aspect views towards both the City and North London including the Emirates stadium. Arranged over two floors, the apartment boasts a large open-plan entertaining area with modern kitchen, as well as an additional reception area and three terraces reception room with open-plan kitchen | further reception room | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | lift | integrated audio system | 3 terraces

ÂŁ1,500 per week furnished/unfurnished

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Barnsbury Road N1

Cloudesley Square N1

A spacious apartment occupying the upper floors of a centrally located period building. The property has generous proportions throughout, along with a neutral style and decor

A spacious apartment on the top floor of a sought after mansion block in a prime location on Cloudesley Square in central Barnsbury, with pleasant views and excellent natural light

reception room with open-plan kitchen | 3 double bedrooms | bathroom

reception room with open-plan kitchen | 3 double bedrooms | bathroom

£750 per week unfurnished

£675 per week furnished

Englefield Road N1

Wilton Square N1

A split-level apartment arranged over the ground and lower ground floors of a period building in a convenient location close to Essex Road station, also benefitting from the use of a private garden

A period house in a delightful square off New North Road close to Regent's Canal. The property has retained many period features and further benefits from a low maintenance garden

reception room | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | kitchen | private garden

double reception room | 2 bedrooms | family bathroom | kitchen with open-plan dining area | patio garden

£575 per week furnished

£575 per week furnished

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Highbury New Park N5

Leconfield Road N5

A beautifully presented garden apartment on a sought after tree lined street in Highbury. The property benefits from a patio area off the master bedroom and access to a large communal garden

A well proportioned apartment with it's own private entrance at the corner of Leconfield Road that has two equally sized double bedrooms, wood flooring and a private patio

reception room | 2 double bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen | patio area | communal garden

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

£550 per week furnished

£450 per week furnished

Melville Place N1

Huntingdon Street N1

A modern apartment in a convenient location close to Angel, situated in a desirable block that is both gated and well maintained and benefits from an on-site caretaker

A large apartment in a lovely Barnsbury location, close to various transport links and situated at garden level within an attractive period building benefitting from its own private entrance

reception room | 2 double bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | kitchen | on-site caretaker

reception room with dining area | double bedroom | bathroom | kitchen | private entrance | private walled garden

£450 per week furnished

£385 per week furnished

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

Commercial Street E1 – £450 per week A larger than average one bedroom apartment in this popular Spitalfields development with 24 hour concierge. The apartment benefits from high ceilings and a bright outlook. Available furnished.

Whites Row E1 – £410 per week A superb one bedroom apartment in this small development in the heart of vibrant Spitalfields and five minutes to Liverpool Street station. Available furnished.

High Holborn WC1 – £685 per week

Mansell Street E1 – £395 per week

A fantastic two bedroom apartment offering light and bright contemporary space finished to a high specification. Available furnished.

An immaculate apartment in this popular building close to Tower Hill benefitting from wood floors, private balcony and a communal roof terrace.

Available furnished.

Martin Lane EC4 – £675 per week

Princelet Street E1 – £1800 per week A charming 18th Century three bedroom house restored to its former glory offering well arranged accommodation and a wonderful garden with studio.

Available furnished.

A superbly presented two bedroom apartment in this development situated in a quiet City street, moments to the Thames, Cannon Street and Bank stations.

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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Poppins Court, EC4 - £665,000 Leasehold Set on the 3rd floor of an incredibly popular block just off Fleet Street, this beautifully presented 2 bed apartment has a generous reception room perfect for entertaining.

Boyd Street, E1 - £595,000 Leasehold This superb 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment is on the top floor of a popular lift-serviced warehouse conversion just east of the City, and has a secure parking space.

Algate Lofts, E1 - £475,000 Leasehold

New Providence Wharf, E14 - £448,995 Leasehold

A brand 2 bedroom warehouse conversion offering exposed brickwork, wooden floors, access to a private courtyard, and use of a communal roof terrace, sauna and gym.

Hamptons are delighted to offer this two bedroom, two bathroom, well presented apartment located on the 6th floor of the modern riverside development New Providence Wharf.

High Timber Street, EC4 - £430,000 Leasehold

Prescot Street, E1 - £395,000 Leasehold This larger than average 1 bedroom apartment is situated on the 4th floor of an extremely popular lift-serviced building and comes with a secure underground parking space.

This well presented 1 bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of Sir John Lyon House, on the North Bank of the River Thames, moments from the Square Mile.

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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Eden Grove, N7 - £600 per week – Short Let Huntingdon Street, N1 - £650 per week – Short Let Offer on a short let basis, this lovely one bedroom ground floor flat benefits from This immaculate first floor period conversion is fully fitted for both shorter modern fittings throughout, concierge facility, communal gardens and a private and longer terms tenancies and boasts a wealth of light with picturesque patio area. outlook.

Carronade Court, N7 - £350 per week – Long Let Set in a modern development, this one bedroom open plan property benefits from modern fittings and concierge facility whilst being only minutes from Holloway Road Tube.

Goswell Road, EC1 - £395 per week – Long Let

Pentonville Road, N1 - £695 per week – Long Let

Essex Road, N1 - £1250 per week – Long Let

Spacious and contemporary south-facing apartment with City skyline views. Constructed with high quality fixtures and fittings and wood floors throughout.

Immaculate house with great transport links, front and rear garden, impressive living space with high specification fittings throughout.

Set in a new development, this first floor apartment benefits from open plan living which is bright and airy with modern fittings throughout whilst being only seconds from Angel Tube Station and Upper Street.

Hamptons International has been crowned Gold Winner in Best for Property Management at the 2011 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times and The Times, recognising Hamptons’ commitment to exceptional customer service and its status as an employer of choice. Call us to find out more about how our Property Management Services can help us meet your property requirements.

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New River Head Islington EC1

A truly spectacular duplex luxury 3 bedroom apartment of grandiose proportions, situated in Finsbury’s most iconic residential address, New River Head. This stunning 19th century residence was home to the first chairman of Thames Water, & has since been modernised to an exacting and sleek standard.

Guide Price leasehold

ÂŁ2,650,000

SALES

020 7359 9777

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Hemingford Road, Barnsbury Islington N1

A stunningly beautiful & rarely available 6 bedroom semi detached family residence in one of Barnsbury’s most sought after tree lined addresses. The house spans over 3,000 sq ft & benefits from a linked 2 bedroom self contained flat in the lower ground floor. The garden is east facing and spans up to 55ft & 24ft wide.

Guide Price freehold

ÂŁ2,500,000

SALES

020 7359 9777

sales.islington@chestertonhumberts.com

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Lion East N7 £1,300 per week

Cobble Mews N1 £700 per week

LETTINGS

LETTINGS

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A stunning split level luxury apartment spanning over 2,000 sq ft of this beautifully restored Victorian auction house. The property offers 3 receptions, bedroom suite, second large bedroom, further bathroom & 2 terraces. The property is securely situated behind its own private entrance & is located just off North Road.

020 7226 4221

Superb private mews house located just off Islington’s trendy Upper Street & moments from Highbury & Islington & Angel underground stations. This property is in excellent condition with a wonderful open plan kitchen reception room, 3 well proportioned bedrooms, bathroom & an en-suite. The property is modern & boasts a communal decked area.

020 7226 4221

Clock Tower Mews N1 £650 per week

Pickfords Wharf N1 £525 per week

LETTINGS

LETTINGS

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A beautiful 2 bedroom mews house set in a superb location close to central Angel.

The property comprises 2 reception rooms, eat in kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a private patio garden. The property is split over three floors & has been refurbished to a high standard. The house also has a private garage.

020 7226 4221

A spacious 2 double bedroom property set within a converted wharf. 2 bedrooms on the first floor with a modern bathroom and a large living room with semi open plan kitchen on the second. The property has been refurbished to a very high standard & benefits from being flooded with natural light and views of Regents Canal.

020 7226 4221

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London | Country | International Professional property services since 1835

Shepherdess Walk, N1

£525 per week

Recently refurbished to an exceptionally high standard is this stunning apartment set within a Georgian townhouse close to Regent’s Canal.

Elegant rooms | sash windows | period features | fully integrated kitchen/diner | two double bedrooms

Balfour Road, N5

£899,950 freehold

This handsome Victorian house boasts a host of original features and provides comfortable and versatile living space.

Ornate cornicing | mature garden | four bedrooms | large extension | working cellar

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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Digby Crescent, N4

ÂŁ475 per week

This beautifully presented apartment offers stylish accommodation which seamlessly combines period features with contemporary design.

Private garden | modern kitchen and bathroom | two double bedrooms | light filled rooms

Claremont Heights, N1

ÂŁ550,000 leasehold

Set within a modern development this two bed apartment benefits from a gated car parking space, secure entry system and central location.

En-suite master bedroom | two south facing balconies | concierge service | bright reception/ kitchen

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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Northampton Street, N1

£375 per week

Boasting sizeable accommodation is this one bed, second floor apartment superbly located in highly desirable Canonbury.

Minimalist finish | wooden floors | close to local amenities | quiet area

Caledonian Road, N1

£510,000 share of freehold

Finished with exceptional attention to detail this apartment offers chic interiors, neutral décor and modern fixtures and fittings.

Solid oak flooring | stunning bathroom | two double bedrooms | minimalist kitchen

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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VIEWPOINT

market insight

Guy Williamson, Manager of the recently opened Islington branch of Felicity J Lord, gives his view on the current market in North London

GUY WILLIAMSON FJ LORD ISLINGTON, N1 How have the rst six months of 2011 been for you?

The  rst six months of 2011 has been a busy and successful period for the Felicity J Lord Group as a whole. Most recently, we have acquired Thomson Currie, one of Islington’s long established agents on Upper Street, and then only a matter of days ago, Brooks in Stoke Newington.

Hot Property of the Month

ALMORAH ROAD £675,000 LEASEHOLD

A wonderfully refurbished threebedroom apartment occupying the lower oors of this corner period building. The property has been lovingly improved with a fantastic feel, lots of natural light and a garden directly accessed from the apartment. Almorah Road is a much requested street which has fantastic access to the City, West End and the buzz of Upper Street.

FJ Lord, 313 Upper Street, Islington, Middlesex, N1 2XQ Tel: 0203 280 3056 until 10pm weekdays Islington@fjlord.co.uk

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

The market in Islington and Highbury has been particularly busy over the  rst half of 2011, both in terms of sales and lettings, with record prices being achieved and certainly placing the area within the best performing in London. We are forecasting this to continue for the remainder of 2011.

How long have you been based in Islington/Hampstead and what makes this area so special within London?

Felicity J Lord has been operating in London for well over a decade with branches throughout North London, City, Docklands and South East London. Our branch in Islington has been operational for only a few months but its predecessor, Thomson Currie, has been part of the Islington estate agency community since the early 1990s. The area continues to attract buyers from all walks of life drawn by its central location and excellent links to the City, Mid Town and West End coupled with the area’s well-established reputation for theatres, restaurants and bars along and surrounding Upper Street.

This, coupled with major development at Kings Cross to the west and vastly improved transport links with the opening of the East London line and general shift of London’s centre of gravity eastwards, interest in Islington’s central location will only increase from buyers, investors and

tenants. Felicity J Lord’s network of ofces within the local area surrounding Islington allows us to give the best possible exposure of our clients’ homes to buyers and tenants looking in the Islington, Highbury and Holloway areas.

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

Both buyers and renters need to approach the market in a decisive manner as the appeal of Islington and the surrounding area will only strengthen. Currently the market remains competitive even during the holiday period with properties of all types not staying available for very long at all.

Are you optimistic for the rest of the year?

The prognosis going forward looks healthy especially with the Olympics and Queens Diamond Jubilee taking place next year.

We are anticipating a general feel good feeling in London which should underpin both the sales and lettings markets – inspite of the challenging economic climate across the UK as a whole.

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

As one of London’s leading independent estate agents, Felicity J Lord has always striven to do things a little differently from everyone else - from the branding of our branches to the culture of our staff through to the level of our marketing, be that of ine or online, to our activities within the community, where we routinely work with schools, colleges and charitable organisations to help raise funding.

Whilst there is no denying we are an estate agent, we  rmly believe we are an estate agent with a difference.

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

Almorah Road, N1 £595,000 Leasehold • 2 Double Bedrooms • Bathroom • Reception Room • Kitchen/Dining Room • Private Section of the Rear Garden • Well Proportioned Rooms • Good Decorative Order Throughout • Close to Shops and Transport Facilities

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Culford Road, N1

St. Peter’s Street, N1

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£590,000 Freehold 2 Bedrooms

£320,000 Leasehold 2 Bedrooms

Wenlock Road, N1

£410,000 Leasehold 1 Bedroom

Offord Road, N1

£345,000 Leasehold 1 Bedroom

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PROPERTY ADVICE LEGAL

FINANCE

95% LTV First Time Buyer Mortgages

TWO NEW MORTGAGE OFFER OPPORTUNITY FOR FTBS WITH SMALL DEPOSITS

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ndependent mortgage advisor John Charcol is now delighted to be able to exclusively offer buyers in England and Wales two very innovative, but also very different, solutions for FTBs with only a 5% deposit. One of these new mortgages requires at least one family member to be involved and has a variable rate of only 3.95% and no arrangement fee. The other requires no family involvement and is a  xed rate of 6.49% until 2015 with a very low arrangement fee of £195.

OPTION 1 “Family Offset mortgage has an initial rate of 3.95%, a 0.5% discount off its SVR for 3 or 5 years (Newbury has one of the lower SVRs amongst building societies). There is no arrangement fee and the Early Repayment Charges is only 1% in 3 or 5 years respectively, but unlimited Early Repayment Charges free part repayments are allowed. The maximum loan is £300,000.

“The basis of this 95% LTV Family Offset mortgage is that one or two family members must deposit a total of 20% of the purchase price with the lender, thus reducing the net loan from the lender’s risk perspective to 75% because it takes a charge on the savings.

OPTION 2 “The other equally innovative 95% LTV FTB mortgage has a xed rate of 6.49% to 30/4/15. The arrangement fee is only £195 and the early repayment charge is 2% during the xed rate term, although ERC free overpayments of up to 10% p.a. can be made. The maximum loan is £500,000 and the innovation with this mortgage is the way affordability is calculated.

“This mortgage is called the ‘Rent to Buy’ Mortgage because affordability is based on the FTB’s rental payment history, which must cover a period of at least 1 year. The maximum monthly mortgage payment will be whatever rent the FTB has been paying.

The ability to pay the relevant amount of rent for at least a year provides robust evidence of a similar ability to afford an equivalent monthly mortgage payment.

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 x 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

ANDREW FLINT FROM COLMAN COYLE, GIVES HIS EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL YOUR LEGAL PROPERTY QUESTIONS I am buying a at and wanted to know whether I ought to be arranging buildings insurance?

Generally, no. In most cases the Lease will provide for the freeholder to insure the building on a block policy. Your solicitor will need to see a copy of the up to date buildings insurance policy schedule to check that the policy is in force and will also need to see a copy of the policy wording or a summary of cover to check that the building has been insured on a comprehensive basis including all usual domestic risks. In a lot of cases, your interest as a lessee and that of your mortgage company will automatically be noted on the policy but sometimes, your solicitor will need to request that this be done.

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

ASK THE EXPERTS

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

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

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PROPERTY MARKET COMMENT

ANDERSON ROSE, LAUNCHES A NEW RESIDENTIAL AGENCY WITH A DIFFERENCE Anderson Rose has been created for people who want more from their agent.

They guarantee exceptional results and ve star customer service from their team of highly experienced and dedicated experts.

Based on Shad Thames next to Tower Bridge, this passionate property brand is determined to expand their services as quickly as their reputation for success spreads.

Anderson Rose’s goal to grow their dedicated service for their expanding network of customers by opening 20 ofces in London and the South East by 2020, looks realistic given their extensive customer and property base.

Anderson Rose conducted lengthy research before they opened their business and their recent surveys, based on The Net Promoter Score, revealed a signicant gap in the market for a reputable and responsible agent. Results showed that 75% of customers who used a leading brand estate agency in the last year would not condently recommend their chosen agent to a friend. This, coupled with estate agents’ generally poor image, was not deemed at all acceptable by the founders of Anderson Rose who decided to make it their mission to instil public condence once again in an agent who cared.

Founder, Jon Byers said “Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of being part of some exceptional teams, so I have experienced rst-hand what it takes to build a great reputation. I believe that there are two essential components needed at Anderson Rose. We need to win the commitment of the very best people who have the ability to deliver the Anderson Rose level of service and we need to make sure that we support and reward them for doing so. Expanding an estate agency requires signicant investment, therefore through exceptional service, great results and loyal customers we hope to build our solid reputation through word of mouth.“ This new agent already has the most successful and reputable people in the industry and are now seeking to recruit a number of like-minded people to build a brand that is great to work for and a joy to do business with. All Anderson Rose’s team are committed to best practice and high standards of compliance, offering sound advice and safeguarding their customers’ interests at all times. www.andersonrose.co.uk

WILBERFORCE ROAD, N4, £995 PER WEEK

A beautiful family house offered in superb condition and boasting a host of period features including high ceilings, ornate cornicing, replaces, bay and sash windows and wooden oors. The property which is set over three oors is comprised of a large double reception open plan to the kitchen, a stunning extension at the rear of the property.

Four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and wc complete the rst and second oors. The property further benets from a huge, mature garden with both decking and lawn which is accessed from the kitchen.

Winkworth Islington, 65 Upper Street, N1 0NY 020 7354 2480

PROPERTY NEWS

LIVERPOOL ROAD, N1 £335,000 LEASEHOLD

An immaculate one double bedroom rst oor at set within this period Georgian building within 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 oor to ceiling sash windows ooding the apartment with natural light and shower room. Felicity J Lord, 020 7354 5224 99

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Harecourt Road, N1 £250,000 LH A one double bedroom ground and first floor maisonette set on this extremely quiet turning just minutes from Highbury Corner.

Essex Road, N1 £300,000 SOF A one bedroom architect designed 635 sq. ft. second floor flat with flexible accommodation,set at the southern end of Essex Road close to Angel.

Liverpool Road, N1 £315,000 LH A one bedroom flat set on the garden level of this attractive period building only a short distance from the many shops and restaurants on Upper Street and Angel.

Lofting Road, N1 £320,000 LH A top (third) floor one double bedroom flat in this well maintained purpose built block in central Barnsbury with large comunal garden.

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Soley Mews, WC1 £1,550,000 FH Compton Avenue, N1 £1,725,000 LH Milner Square, N1 £335,000 LH A unique opportunity toISLINGTON acquire this 313AUpper 2,030 Street, sq. ft. newly converted house A one bedroom first floor flat set within this Islington, London N1 2XQ. Sales Residential ISLINGTON 313 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 2XQ. Residential stunning chapelSales with planning permission in this most central yet quiet Islington well maintained private block benefitting Lettings and Lettings islington@fjlord.co.uk and granted to convert it into aislington.lettings@fjlord.co.uk two bedroom location with stylish and contemporary from day concierge service. residential home in this central location. interiors, a patio garden and two terraces.

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Englefield Road, N1 £350,000 LH A two bedroom raised ground floor flat with terrace set at the Essex Road end of Englefield Road.

ISLINGTON 313 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 2XQ. islington@fjlord.co.uk

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Islington 313 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 2XQ Tel: 020 7226 7319 islington.lettings@fjlord.co.uk ISLINGTON 020 7354 5224 8am-10pm weekdays Homely conversion

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ISLINGTON 020 7354 5224

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ISLINGTON 020 7354 5224

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Beautiful apartment

Lovely property

Southgate Road, N1 £275 PW A pretty, homely 1 bedroom flat in this substanial victorian conversion.

Tiltsman Place, N7 £315 PW A beautifully presented one bedroom modern apartment located in this luxury block, just off Hornsey Road.

Essex Road, N1 £350 PW A beautiful, spacious one bedroom warehouse apartment located in the heart of Islington.

Barnsbury Road, N1 £360 PW A lovely one bedroom flat full of charm and character in a prime central Islington location in the heart of Barnsbury.

One bed Maisonette Beautiful location

One bedlocation Central Maisonette

One bedapartment Luxury Maisonette

One A must bedsee Maisonette

Harecourt Road, N5 N1 £250,000 LH Petherton £365 PW A one brightdouble and appealing bedroom second ground floor and first flat floorenjoys that maisonette wood floors set on throughout this extremely within quiet substantial, this turning just minutes mid-terraced from Highbury Victorian Corner. house

Harecourt Road, LH Little Britain, EC1N1 £250,000 £370 PW A one generously double bedroom proportioned ground oneand double first floor maisonette bedroom apartment set excellently on this extremely located quiet turning close to Westjust Smithfield minutes on from theHighbury second Corner. floor of this modern, portered development.

HarecourtStreet, Road, EC1 N1 £250,000 LH Bastwick £375 PW A luxury one double one bedroom bedroomapartment ground and located first floor in themaisonette heart of Clerkenwell set on this withextremely sole use quiet of a balcony. turning just minutes from Highbury Corner.

Harecourt Road, LH Farringdon Road,N1 EC1£250,000 £405 PW A one gooddouble size bedroom one bedroom ground apartment, and first floor maisonette located in the heart set ofonFarringdon. this extremely The quiet turning property consists justofminutes a large living from room Highbury with Corner. wood floors throughout and large windows.

One apartment City bed Maisonette

One bed Brand new Maisonette

Beautiful apartment One bed Maisonette

One bedapartment Luxury Maisonette

HarecourtStreet, Road, N1 LH Moreland EC1 £250,000 £435 PW A one bright double second bedroom floor apartment ground and within first floor a modern, maisonette secureset development on this extremely offering quiet turning flexible accommodation. just minutes from Highbury Corner.

Harecourt Road, LH Southgate Road. N1 N1 £250,000 £455 PW A one spacious double 764 bedroom sq. ft. apartment ground and which first floor amaisonette has large open-plan set on reception this extremely and quiet turning dining room, just semi-open minutes kitchen from Highbury and 2 Corner. good-sized bedrooms

Harecourt Lane, Road,N1 N1 £250,000 LH Augustus £460 PW A one stunning double andbedroom contemporary groundlarge and one first floor maisonette bedroom apartment setsplit on over this two extremely floors quiet turning within a brandjust newminutes luxury development from Highbury in Corner. the heart of Barnsbury.

Harecourt Road, N1 EC1 £250,000 LH Bartholemew Square. £525 PW A one superb double twobedroom doubleground bedroom and first two floor maisonette bathroom first floorset apartment on this within extremely this quietperiod part turning warehouse just minutes conversion. from Highbury Corner.

Beautiful warehouse

Heart of Clerkenwell

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Luxury conversion

Whiskin Street, EC1 £545 PW Saffron Hill, EC1 £560 PW Farringdon Road, EC1 £290 PW A very well presented two double bedroom A very large, two bedroom, two bathroom A beautifully presented studio flat in the ISLINGTON 313 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 2XQ. Residential two bathroom Sales second floor apartment warehouse conversion located in the heart heart of Clerkenwell with wood floors and Lettings islington.lettings@fjlord.co.uk within an appealing warehouse conversion of Clerkenwell spread over the first floor throughout in a quiet street in a sought after location. with lots of light and very high ceilings.

Residential Sales and Lettings

ISLINGTON 313 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 2XQ. islington.lettings@fjlord.co.uk

Residential Sales

ISLINGTON 313 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 2XQ. islington.lettings@fjlord.co.uk

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Green Lanes, N16 £450 PW A spacious two bedroom, two bathroom property with sole use of a paved terrace

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PROPERTY

Find your perfect home by speaking to a City & Angel recommended agent and using our map of the area to guide you from viewing to viewing.

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AGENTS DIRECTORY 1 HAMPTONS 87 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0NP Tel: 020 7359 5675 www.hamptons.co.uk

Colman Coyle Solicitors Property Law with Professionalism

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 MY PAD 16 Essex Road, N1 8LN Tel: 020 7226 3533 www.mylondonpad.co.uk 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 FELICITY J LORD 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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“There are few that are as well versed as you – glad to have you on our side” Buying or selling a property Property enfranchisement Lease extensions Property disputes Commercial property Contact property partner Hema Anand and the property team with no obligation (0)20 7354 3000

For forward thinking legal advice www.colmancoyle.com

80 Upper Street, Islington Green, N1 0NU

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www.mandmproperty.co.uk Tel: 020 7704 0664

Lever Street, EC1

Newington Green, N1

A contemporary 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment set on the first floor of this imposing building ideally located just off Old Street.

A One bed first floor apartment situated close to Newington Green with excellent local shopping and transport links close by.

£550.00 per week

£310.00 per week

Hall Street, EC1

Petherton Road Road, N5 (Under Offer)

A superb 2 bedroom purpose built flat offering spacious accommodation in the sought after location close to Angel Station.

Arranged over the upper floors of a large converted house, this generously proportioned 2 bedroom maisonette is ideally located within easy reach of Canonbury and Newington Green.

£299,995 - Leasehold.

£450,000 - Leasehold

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www.mandmproperty.co.uk Tel: 020 7704 0664

Beresford Road, N5 A superb 2 bedroom flat arranged over the top floors of this converted terraced house moments away from Canonbury station and Newington Green.

£475,000 - Leasehold

Queens Drive, N4 This spacious and light 2 bedroom purpose built flat is situated close to Clissold Park. Two double bedrooms, fitted kitchen, bathroom and large lounge/diner.

£275,000 - Leasehold

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Camden Road, N7 | ÂŁ625 per week

A stunning, recently refurbished three bedroom maisonette set over the first, second and third floors of a period converted house conveniently situated within walking distance to Caledonian Road tube station and all the shopping and entertaining facilities of Holloway Road. The property comprises three double bedrooms, study area, good sized lounge, fully fitted kitchen, separate cloakroom and luxurious bathroom. This aparment offers modern and confortable living and benefits from gas central heating.

Thane Mansions, Thane Villas, N7 | ÂŁ350 per week

A charming two double bedroom first floor flat set within a converted period house. Internally the property features large bedrooms, open plan live/eat area and benefits further from access to communal rear gardens. Thane Mansions is ideally located for the busy and vibrant Finsbury Park with its fast and frequent services to the City.

Evolving. Improving. Succeeding.

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407-409 Holloway Road London N7 6HP t: 020 7607 5001 w: www.drivers.co.uk

Berriman Road, N7 | ÂŁ435,000

A chain free three bedroom mid-terraced town house situated in this tree lined road. The property is close to local schools, excellent transport facilities including tube, British rail and bus routes to West End and the City. This freehold house is also conveniently located for local shopping facilities and has the benefit of having an integral garage which, subject to Planning, could be turned into further accommodation.

Whitby Court, Parkhurst Road | ÂŁ252,000

A well maintained and much improved two bedroom Corporation of London flat overlooking enclosed communal gardens to rear. This well presented long leasehold property is conveniently located in close proximity to Caledonian/ Holloway tube stations, local shops and bars. Viewing is a must.

If you are considering selling or letting your home, call us today for your free market appraisal and expert advice borne from 160 years experience Drivers & Norris Sept.indd 3

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Established for over 160 years

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ÂŁ1.430 City Road

Two double bedroom flat Furnished with bright living area, fitted kitchen Based on two floor first floor kitchen and living room second floor bedrooms,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. Available 23 August.

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ÂŁ2,499 PCM

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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358 Essex Road Islington, N1 3PD T: 020 7288 9870 F: 020 7424 5494 islington@ellisandco.co.uk www.ellisandco.co.uk

Lettings

£100 Sales

£200 Gas Safety, Free Inventory FOR

SALE

Touchard House

FOR

£289,995 Hawthorne Close

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.

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SALE

£349.995

Good sized split level 3 bedroom flat located within a 2 minute walk of Dalston Junction Station. The flat comprises a large lounge, separate kitchen/ diner, 3 double bedrooms, bathroom, lots of storage space, parking space and a private garden.

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Leroy House, Unit 3Q, 436 Essex Road, London N1 3QP

020 3176 4150 info@wherenextislington.co.uk www.wherenextislington.co.uk

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Prices Mews, N1

£695,000 FH

A stylish two double bedroom house situated in this secluded cobbled gated mews in Barnsbury. The house comprises a large open plan living space with a modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and main bathroom.

Baker Street, NW1

City Road, EC1

£475 PW

Balls Pond Road, N1

Superbly located modern two double bedroom flat being close to all the local eateries, bars, bus links and just a five minute walk from Angel tube station. The flat features a small decked garden, a separate kitchen, large bright living room, study, two bathrooms.

£364,950 FH

This three bedroom house which requires refurbishment offers a great location on the edge of the City. The property comprises spacious living room, bright kitchen with dining area, three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, rear garden and driveway.

£800 PW

Located in the sought after Chalfont Court on Baker Street with porter.

Excellent location being only a minute from Baker Street! This spacious apartment consists of generous living room with wood flooring and period features, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, fitted Kitchen.

Popham Street, N1

Bletsoe Walk, N1

£580 - £675 PW

Selection of apartments located in the ever popular development 238 City Road, these fully furnished two bedroom , two bathroom apartments are offered fully furnished. They further benefit from a porter and private fitness room.

£325 PW

A bright, recently refurbished one double bedroom apartment situated in central Islington. Forming part of a prominent corner building, the first floor property affords easy access to Highbury & Islington Station, the numerous amenities of Essex Road, fashionable Upper Street and Angel tube.

Leroy House, Unit 3Q, 436 Essex Road, London N1 3QP Telephone: 020 3176 4150 www.wherenextislington.co.uk WHERE NEXT SEPT CORP AD_v5.indd 2

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£699,000 Leasehold

A superbly presented, spacŠus top floor two bedroom modern loft within this highly regarded buÕding on Wenlock Road. This duplex unit provides a huge double height receptŠn room with double height windows and access to a balcony overlooking the park in an Easterly directŠn. There is a secure undercover car parking space included with the sale.

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