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St Luke's Street, Chelsea, SW3

This beautifully presented semidetached house boasts a stunning Marston & Langinger conservatory off the drawing room and overlooks the wonderful gardens of St Luke's church in Sydney Street.

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This fabulous family house offers excellent entertaining space with three reception rooms. Of particular note is the elegant drawing room which gives access to the terrace and leads down onto the landscaped garen.

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Diary dates for August We meet Geoff and Simone Sewell, two of the world's best entertainers

20 FACING HISTORY

Stephanie King holds a mirror up to the V&A’s new contemporary portraiture exhibit

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The luxury kids party planners tell us their most outrageous requests

This month’s hottest trends and products Charlotte Adsett’s ocean-hued product edit

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Our August fashion shoot is awash with exotic prints and boho-luxe vibes

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Ellie Lines shares her sources of inspiration

52 LILLIPUT & FELIX We discover the luxury label changing the shape of swimwear

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August explores the latest contemporary classics

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Indulgent chocolate recipes fit for a queen

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Dewy summer skin tips from Arabella Preston

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t's always party season in these parts of town, especially if you're of school age. Competitive parenting is particularly active in the arena of birthday parties, and no-one knows this better than Fulhambased duo Sharky and George. This well-connected pair are London's hottest children's entertainers and parents all over town have been clamouring to book them for their offspring for years – but now these same adults are booking them for their own parties too. Meeting them has been a highlight of this month – especially since I was lucky enough to visit their own treehouse office and sit on a toadstool for the duration, feeling just like an excited eight-year-old. You can read all about them in this issue, which also includes an interview with the adorably honest Kirstie Allsopp, who is shifting her focus from property to pompoms with a new craft obsession. Other people we've met this month include the inspirational

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Geoff and Simone Sewell, another party duo, though not the children's kind. This is the couple behind Incognito Artists, who provide singing waiters (and pilots, and priests, and anything else you could think of) to the global great and good. They tell many a good story, though you sense that there are plenty more that they're not telling, with discretion remaining a large part of their business.

Interesting people aside, this issue is also crammed with all the usual shopping ideas, diary dates and food news as well as updates from the property market.

Enjoy August. ◆

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Shot by the great Michelangelo di Battista, whose work has been in Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and GQ (among others), Blugirl’s latest campaign sees model Misha Hart play down by the British seaside.

With a mix of pattern and texture, this season’s collection is both boyish and romantic. blugirl.it

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PERFECT POUCH

Small enough to carry with you on a night out but big enough for all of your necessities (phone, keys, lipstick, Oyster) this pouch, designed by London Edit, is what we’ll be carrying around this summer. £88; wolfandbadger.com

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OF ALL THE THEATRES Humphrey Bogart. Ingrid Bergman. One of pop culture’s most iconic films, Casablanca (1942), will be brought to life this August at the Royal Opera House when the on-screen drama is amplified by Cinematic Sinfonia’s accompanying performance. Sounds like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. roh.org.uk

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TEA AT THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

1 & 8 Au g u s t Ro y a l O p e ra Ho u s e erhaps one of the most Instagram-worP thy events happening this month, you’ll soon be getting out your smart phones to take snaps of the tasty treats at Paul Hamlyn Hall.

With the classics, freshly baked scones, seasonal jams and sandwiches all on offer, an afternoon of decadence really couldn’t get more delicious. u Bow Street, WC2E; roh.org.uk

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13 -21 August L ondon Coliseum

Join internationally acclaimed Irina Kolesnikova as she performs the lead role in what is regarded as one of the most beautiful classical ballets of all time. Be swept up in the English National Ballet’s spellbinding interpretation; the live accompaniment by St Petersburg Ballet Orchestra will make this dramatic tale even more magical.

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SWAN LAKE

6 -1 9 Au g u s t S o m e rs e t Ho u s e ver 14 nights one of London’s O best-loved outdoor cinema experiences will return, bringing you an under-the-stars film experience.

Pack a picnic and enjoy a cheeky drink to dusk-time DJ sets, the eclectic programme of movies will have a movie for every taste. u Strand, WC2R; somersethouse.org.uk

TIME TAKEN

Fro m 3 Au g u s t M i c ha el Ho p p e n G a ll e r y apturing the constant threat of war C and uncertainty in Afghanistan, Simon Norfolk photographs the landscape’s changing seasons in this raw exhibit. Whether you interpret his pieces as symbols of hope or of despair, Norfolk’s work is undeniably thought-provoking. u 3 Jubilee Place, SW3; michaelhoppengallery.com

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SUMMER EXHIBITION

Un ti l 16 Au g u s t Ro y a l Ac a de my o f Ar ts isplaying over 1,100 pieces, the Royal D Academy of Arts’ summer exhibition showcases contemporary works in a variety of media, from painting and illustration through to sculpture and installation art. Discover your new favourite artist at this inspiring collection and see how 247 years has only done wonders for this annual event. ◆ Burlington House, W1J; royalacademy.org.uk

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Julio Alan Lepez experiments with the human body, examining and playing with lines to emphasise its uniqueness. Typically working in oil, charcoal, painting and collage, Lepez also dabbles in unorthodox materials to make his figurative works. The subtle gestures and use of cut-outs not only add fantasy and depth, but suggest there’s more to these subject’s stories.

PALACE STATE ROOM TOUR Throughout Augu s t Buckingham Pa l a ce his summer the Queen’s official residence will be T opening its doors to the public – well, its State Rooms to be precise – but this in and of itself is a special treat for visitors, as the exhibition, A Royal Welcome will be debuted, featuring pieces that celebrate “the magic and magnificence of an official visit to Buckingham Palace.” Needless to say, we’re intrigued. ◆ Buckingham Palace, SW1A; royalcollection.org.uk

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t James Theatre has quickly established itself as the vibrant cultural hub of the rapidly developing Victoria area over the years. This summer it welcomes the New English Ballet Theatre and guests, who will present four special performances to raise funds for the Nepal earthquake relief effort. NEBT will perform Tangents, choreographed by former Dutch National Ballet dancer Daniela

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Cardim Fonteyne, Orbital Motion, choreographed by the Royal Ballet’s Valentino Zucchetti, Toca by the Royal Ballet’s Erico Montes, and Mad Women by the Royal Ballet’s Kristen McNally. All powerful, all poignant, these productions are as moving as they are entertaining. ◆ l 12 Palace Street, SW1E; stjamestheatre.co.uk

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DISGUISE Incognito Artists have been entertaining the world’s most glamorous people since 2000. Absolutely meets its founders Geoff & Simone Sewell Wo r d s P e n d l e H a r t e

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icture this. You’re at a 40th birthday party. Everyone is talking about the cake, which is rumoured to be amazing. When it comes out, it is carried by two chefs because it is enormous. But disaster strikes. They drop the cake and it smashes into pieces. The guests are reduced to silence; everyone feels terrible.

What next? Not what you’d expect. The pastry chefs break into song. And not just any song, because it soon becomes clear that they’re not chefs at all – they’re professional tenors straight from the West End. Cue gasps of amazement all round, and soon the entire room is joining in with the chorus of That’s Amore.

Why is it that some parties are better than others? What makes an event really memorable rather than just good? One person who really knows how to make things special is Geoff Sewell. This New Zealand-born former accountant retrained as a singer when the work simply got too dull and now his life is spent travelling the world, performing at the most glamorous occasions and the most decadent parties. He and his wife

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WE'VE HAD SINGING CHEFS AND SINGING AUCTIONEERS Simone are the brains behind Incognito Artists, the organisation that brings singers and parties together, and adds a large dose of surprise to the mix.

Sewell has the bright-eyed, whitetoothed appearance of a man who is truly happy with his life. He looks like a walking self-help book, smiling and confident.

His positive approach is infectious, and testimonials for his business come from Richard Branson, Elton John and Prince William. Sewell has sung for Nelson Mandela, Leonardo Di Caprio, Quincy Jones, Janet Jackson and the Beckhams as well as the Queen, Princes Charles, William and Harry in venues ranging from the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, Sir Elton’s and the Beckhams’ homes, the Royal Albert Hall, the House of Commons, Moscow’s International House of Music and St Mark’s Square in Venice to the pitches at Twickenham, Wimbledon and the Millennium Stadium. Together with his band, Amici Forever – dubbed ‘the world’s first opera band’ – he has sold over 3.5 million albums worldwide. But he’s not exclusively a party man. When their daughter Sienna was diagnosed with autism aged two, he left the band so that he and Simone could dedicate themselves to finding treatment for her, setting up the Sewell Foundation as a charity for families affected by autism in the process.

So he’s a multi-talent. He tells me about Incognito’s various clever party pieces with child-like enthusiasm. ‘We started with three tenors and now we’re a fully fledged entertainment agency. We want

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to create an experience that people will never forget.’ And without giving away too much, a large part of their skill lies in devising a surprise at the heart of an event. So, for instance, they have disguised singers in countless ways over the years. ‘We’ve had singing priests at weddings – and singing photographers.

I’ve sung in a bunny suit. We have had singing pilots on private jets serenading at 1000 feet. We’ve had singing chefs and singing auctioneers.’ To build up to these revelations, they like to introduce a sob story first to make everyone feel truly terrible before flooding them with relief and joy. ‘We call it the Cinderella story,’ says Sewell. ‘So the waitress might interrupt a party to explain that it’s her last day at work and she has been dared to sing in front of everyone.’ Usually people are understanding, but when she starts singing terribly, a collective cringe ensues… until she reveals her true voice.

‘People don’t see it coming and in the end we always get everyone singing,’ enthuses Simone. Music can span ‘everything from opera to Uptown Funk’.

The whole thing really took off when Elton John’s party planner booked them soon after they started in 2000. ‘As soon as we did that, we had the Beckhams, Camilla Parker Bowles, Philip Green and others.’ And the type of parties they were booked for went stratospheric. ‘We’ve been to billionaires’ clubs in Sardinia where 100 dollar bills were being used as confetti, we’re performed for Donald Trump in Palm Beach; we’ve been to Necker Island for Richard Branson’s daughter’s parties.’ The Sewells are a force to be reckoned with. u incognitoartists.com

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DEVELOPING The V&A’s newly opened Facing History: Contemporary Portraiture shows us why we must examine the past to progress in the future Wo r d s S T E P H A N I E K I N G

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ou can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.” If the Victoria & Albert Museum’s latest exhibition was to have a tagline this would be it. Facing History: Contemporary Portraiture is the newest installment in The Julie and Robert Breckman Prints and Drawings Gallery and illuminates 80 prints and photographs by over 20 artists.

These works released from the V&A’s collection explore the concept of portraiture, with the contributing artists including Grayson Perry, Gavin Turk, Julian Opie and Thomas Ruff. Spanning two decades, the pieces on display capture the changes in portraiture, the techniques used, and the impact the rapidly evolving society has had on it on as an art form.

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Brian D. Cohen, ‘Man with Eyes Closed (Walter White)’, 2014

The showcase, while an insight to portraiture through a contemporary lens, is laced with traditional methods – from portrait miniatures and black and white etchings, to cut paper silhouettes, medals and death masks. Grayson Perry’s Mr and Mrs Perry (2005) makes reference to the crude portraits of the 19th century through his use of lino-cutting, where figurative painter Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s signature dark palette brings to life her fictional subjects.

Eleven works from Ellen Heck’s Forty Fridas series (2011-12) assume the form of woodcut and drypoint prints and, unsurprisingly, feature 40 women dressed as Frida Kahlo in an interesting bid to investigate the notions of individuality and self-presentation.

Also inspired by identity as an idea, Cecilia Mandrile incorporates the issue of immigration into her ID-Intensively Displaced, which studies the uncertainty migrants face with ID cards bearing dolls in different, scantily resourced environments. Turk, however, turns and points the camera at himself in his 1997 self-referential piece, Portrait of Something That I’ll Never Really See, where Brian D. Cohen photographs actor Bryan Cranston as his famed character Walter White in the cult US television show, Breaking Bad. At its essence, Facing History: Contemporary Portraiture holds a mirror to society via its exploration into portraiture, asking the following question: Where have we come from and what will future societies think of us?

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Sharky and George are the children’s entertainers for the luxury generation.

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hat did you do for your eighth birthday?

Musical chairs and homemade cake? Or, if you were lucky, a magician and a bought cake? Not if your uncle is George Whitefield, in which case yours would have been a blueprint for some of the most fabulous kiddie parties of the generation.

Because in London’s prime postcodes and among the wellheeled of the provinces, there is only one person to call when your little darling’s special day approaches.

Or make that two people. Sharky (Charlie Astor) and George (Whitefield) are the children’s party entertainers du jour, so much so that their names now refer to an empire that includes literally hundreds of Sharky and Georges, with outposts in the Caribbean, requests from all over the world and high profile clients including the Camerons, Paul McCartney and Holly Willoughby.

I’ve come to Fulham to meet them on their own turf, which is in fact an

actual treehouse. Of course it is. Climb up the ladder, sit on a toadstool and a pulley system will deliver your drink.

The boys (you can’t help calling them that) are charming ex-Etonians: Sharky is the quiet, serious one (he went out with Pippa Middleton, apparently) while George is a madcap Peter Pan/ Willy Wonka hybrid character with a shock of curly hair and a big elfin grin. On the face of it you’d imagine George as the natural entertainer and Sharky as the business face.

Though maybe that’s too obvious.

Perhaps it’s the other way round.

They’re busy people, especially at this time of year, they say. What are they working on? Let’s take this coming weekend.

‘I’m a bit worried about the weather,’ says Sharky. ‘We’re entertaining 600 adults at the Tower of London.’ There’s also a children’s party.

‘This should be a good fun one. We’ve made four worlds – a Peter Pan one, a Harry Potter one, a Narnia one and a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory one.

80 children will go round the world in teams and have cool experiences,’ says Sharky, matter-of-factly. Eighty children? It sounds more like a theme

THEIR NAMES now refer TO AN EMPIRE that INCLUDES

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ARTS & CULTURE / INTERVIEW park than a party. I bet none of those kids could be swayed by musical chairs. ‘Oh, it’s a joint party for three sisters. We’ve devised a big Quiddich game.’

Clearly we have come a long way from pass the parcel. Sharky and George have revolutionized the (already quite highoctane, in these parts of town) children’s party since they launched in London eight years ago, before which they’d already gained a reputation through turning up at George’s nieces and nephews’ parties as the fun uncles. ‘We did our first party when we were at school, then carried on through university. The basic party is more or less the same today; it’s all about really getting the children involved.’

Can any Sharky and George party really be described as basic? ‘The majority of what we do are £300-£400 parties in someone’s garden,’ says George. These will involve a lot of high energy running around with a large dose of spontaneity and fun. But these ‘basic’ bashes aren’t always enough in the

Lots of people do have parrots that can talk but when they’re in front of lots of people they get quite shy, apparently.’ Tigers and shy parrots. All in a day’s work at Sharky and George HQ. ‘Finding a fireman’s pole for a Fireman Sam party in a chalet in Switzerland was quite hard too,’ muses Sharky. ‘And anything with boats is tricky.’

The pair’s latest foray is into the world of adult parties, which are a natural progression from the uber-elaborate teenage parties they’ve been working on lately. ‘We’re getting more of a reputation for being able to pull off these amazing experiences involving boat chases around London with actors and helicopters and spy equipment and things.’ These are the parties for the people who have everything and have done it all before. Those who are sick of cocktails and conversation can find themselves embroiled in a complex treasure hunt centred around an insurance scam, a fake work of art and a

highly competitive world of children’s party planning, and with many London children attending multiple parties in an average month, the bar gets raised at an alarming pace. ‘The bigger parties have grown over the years,’ admits George, though he won’t get drawn into any discussion about competitive parent behavior. Surely there must be some demanding clients? What’s the most outlandish thing they’ve been asked for? ‘A tiger,’ replies George in a flash.

‘Yesterday we were asked whether we could organise a tiger for this weekend. So we did. But today they phoned back and said actually can we have some talking parrots instead? So we had to cancel the tiger. And it turns out that talking parrots are quite difficult to find.’ Harder than tigers? ‘It’s amazing what you find yourself researching.

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list of possible suspects, or searching for a buried box on a private island.

The scenarios are more like immersive theatre than parties; the storylines involve a lot of professionalism and planning. A recent code-breaking party for a group of highly intelligent 16 year-olds involved code written specially for them by a Cambridge computer science expert ‘We knew that the boys loved The Apprentice, Fort Boyade and the film The Game and that they were very good at maths and science, so we made them work out GPS coordinates and solve an algorithm in order to enter the enemy lair. We spent ages trying to work out the code but they saw it instantly. The whole thing ended up in a chase across London.’ Another one involved a 24-hour St Trinians-themed sleepover for a group of 11 year-old girls, taking in an art heist and a headmistress figure in a country house done up as a boarding school, along with a complicated backstory about Ofsted. ‘We were working on that one for quite a while,’ says George.

Clearly they can’t do it all themselves, but who else can deliver such a service? They both claim to be able to spot the right people straight off. ‘Actors make up 60% of the core team but we have teachers, musicians, medical students and even a tree surgeon on the books. You have to be good at losing your inhibitions and being energetic.’

The Sharky and George empire is expanding to take on kids clubs in hotels (the Four Seasons in Hampshire and Jumbly Bay in Antigua, to start) as well as the expanded adults offering, so expect to see more of them. Plainly there is no limit to what we will do to protect our little darlings from boredom and obscurity.

Can anything shock them? ‘Not yet.’

Book your own bespoke, no-expense-spared experience now. ◆

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Housing guru Kirstie Allsopp is half of one of TV’s most prominent double acts, as well as a crafting aficionado. Absolutely meets her Wo r d s S H A U N C U R R A N

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s one of the country’s busiest property experts, Kirstie Allsopp is well versed in telling people what to do with their family home.

Together with her on-screen partner and ‘TV husband’ Phil Spencer, the first couple of televised househunting, Allsopp is the nation’s guide on how we should select, purchase and decorate our dream homes, making part-time property experts of us all. Through a mixture of forthright opinions, battle-hardened negotiation tactics and no little glamour, Allsopp has played her part in Location, Location, Location becoming one of Channel 4’s most watched shows of a generation.

So is it really true that Allsopp, whose outspoken outbursts - on housing, politics, culture and anything else that takes her fancy - are infamous, doesn’t even have a say, let alone have a hands-on role, in any upcoming projects and developments in her own Notting Hill home? Hard as that

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is to believe, Allsopp insists that it is the case.

“Luckily, my other half is in charge,” Allsopp says of her partner Ben Andersen, adding one caveat – “apart from curtains and cushions. And he plays his cards very close to his chest so I don’t know what he’s got planned at the

moment, but there’s always something up his sleeve.”

Andersen is a property developer, so Allsopp’s trust is hardly misplaced. But anyone that has had a sneak peek into the Holland Park home they have shared since 2006 will surmise that the 43-yearold hasn’t always surrendered influence when it comes to decor. Formerly two flats knocked through to create a spacious dream family home, the interior of this 1950s building has all the idiosyncratic hallmarks that regular viewers of Location and Kirstie’s Homemade Home will recognise as Allsopp traits. From the kitchen table tops that used to belong to a school science laboratory to the large vintage wooden wardrobe situated next to a fridge, her homespun vintage chic is everywhere.

Though Allsopp has in the past, perhaps somewhat disingenuously, called her home “the ugliest house on the street”, there is no doubt that it has helped Allsopp and family - Andersen, their two sons Bay and Oscar and Andersen’s two sons from a previous

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relationship - settle in Notting Hill.

Allsopp happily refers to herself as a “west London girl”, and says that it is the area, not the house, that keeps her local.

Just as on the television, Allsopp talks enthusiastically and passionately about the things she believes in, and when the subject of conversation turns to local amenities, it’s no different to hearing her discuss with Phil a living room space she is particularly fond of. So whether it’s her mother-in-law’s shop - “she has the most beautiful antiques shop called The Lacquer Chest on Kensington Church Street” - or her favourite restaurant “I’m a huge fan of Bill Granger, I go to his restaurant quite a lot and I have his recipe book” - Allsopp is at her jovial best.

She reserves special praise for Portobello Road and Golborne Road Market.

“I’m a big, big supporter of them. For me, that is absolutely the heart of Notting Hill and I love my time there and I go there on a lot. I go to the markets on Friday morning and it’s a huge thing for me – those are my real local issues, protecting Portobello Road and the Golborne Road from development and people trying to change what goes on there. I think

THE VINTAGE AND the homemade

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BEEN PASSIONS

it’s very special and so I’m very keen to protect that.”

It’s no revelation to hear Allsopp talk up Notting Hill’s market places - the vintage and the homemade have always been huge passions. Her love of craft has permeated her work - she presented spinoff series such as Kirstie’s Handmade Britain and Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures - and in September she will once again host The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court, which brings together designers, artisans and hobbyists for

Kirstie Allsopp’s Handmade Fair comes to Hampton Court from 18-20 September. thehandmadefair.com

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talks, workshops and stalls selling handmade wares.

“We encourage people to come and experiment with different crafts. So if you’ve never done anything or you like the idea of it or you buy things but not necessarily try them out, it’s got something for everyone. So you can come and just go to the talks and the demos and meet and greet with likeminded crafters, or if you want to see the best of what’s out there, that’s an option too. It’s a day out, an experience not just a shopping trip.”

That is at the start of autumn, but before that Allsopp will spend the summer between her Devon holiday home and Notting Hill, where she is keen to pick back up her summer hobby. It isn’t what you might expect.

“Our big thing with the kids whenever we’re not busy and have some time off and not in Devon, is we all have scooters.”

As unlikely as it may seem, that actually is the royal “we”. “I have an adult scooter called the Speedy Scooter, it’s a British made adult scooter and we scoot about lots, going down to the market, down to Hyde Park, it’s a great way to get around.

I really recommend it to everybody. My children scoot, I think it’s fantastic.”

So if you think you’ve seen Kirstie Allsopp literally scooting along the Portobello Road, it seems like your eyes were not deceiving you. ◆

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uests including Adam Garcia, Chelsy Davy, Jack Fox and Tom Parker-Bowles gathered to celebrate summer at The South Kensington Club. With a dress code of summer chic and tennis whites, attendees enjoyed Pommery Champagne, sumptuous cocktails and canapés to the tunes of Playlister DJ Dan Lywood.u

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he second Back on Track Celebrity v injured heroes go-kart race raised £8,000 and is set to become an annual event. Andrea McClean, Lizzie Cundy, Gail Porter, Lemar, Dr. Emily Grossman and Olivia Birchenough raced like demons, cheered on by Melinda Messenger, Claire Richards and Johnson Beharry .u

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his most fabulous of maternity boutiques opened a lavish new store in Kensington and threw a party for all the beautiful pregnant people. Camilla Rutherford, Chloe Delevingne and Sophie Ellis-Bextor were among guests brandishing welldressed bumps. Seraphine recently celebrated winning the queen’s award for enterprise.u

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Snakeskin, culottes and statement sandals are at the top of our must-buy list this August Wo r d s c h a r l o t t e a d s e t t

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t should be no surprise that a fashion label which perfectly marries creativity with commercially-minded pieces is a womenswear brand born by a former style editor. Anna Laub, founder and creative director of PRISM, is this person, and it’s her cool, clean-cut designs that recently earned her funding and mentoring from the British Fashion Council Fashion Trust.

Imbued with timelessness, PRISM’s European-made pieces are a welcome reprieve from the sea of dizzying graphic prints and directional items plaguing today’s high street. The SS15 collection, with each design named after a coastal city or tropical island, possesses a sense of hazy nostalgia; the kind that accompanies visions of idyllic beach holidays of the 1960s. Fortunately, PRISM’s take on this fairly hackneyed inspiration is

IMBUED with TIMELESSNESS refreshingly novel: the summer line – in a muted palette of lilacs and taupes with navy, charcoal and crimson injections – celebrates school girl dressing by way of sporty one pieces and racer back crop tops you’d swear were the same ones you wore in PE class.

But its peaked acetate sunglasses frames, interesting rectangle cut-out neckline detailing and ‘for pureness’ sake’ minimalist espadrilles turn what would be a naff interpretation of this pre-teen styling into an impossibly chic range ideal for the modern woman. With that, guess you’d better pop by PRISM Store, then. ◆ ● P R I S M STO R E 54 Chiltern Street, W1U; prismlondon.com

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Making Waves Melissa Odabash

If you are still looking for that dream swimsuit, bikini or kaftan for your summer holiday, then look no further than swimwear designer to the stars, Melissa Odabash. Melissa’s striking brights and trademark animal prints are a hit with the A-list including Kate Middleton, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kate Moss. melissaodabash.com

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BAGS OF STYLE Liberty Bags

of the best

Liberty London have updated their much loved ‘Iphis’ print handbag and accessories with a new embossed leather range.

From classic totes and backpacks, through to wallets and iPad cases – all available in a rainbow of colours – this is a seriously covetable collection.

‘Marlborough’ Large Leather Tote, £595; liberty.co.uk

SNAKESKIN Python is the animal print of the season

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Paula Cademartori S hoes

One of our favourite handbag designers Paula Cademartori has recently launched her much anticipated shoe line, and we couldn’t be more in lust.

The ‘Lotus’ sandal combines intricate Italian craftsmanship and celebrates the namesake flower with laser cut detailing and lace up straps. From £740; paulacademartori.com

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WIDE ANGLE Culottes

The Fash Pack have been wearing them for a while – the early adopters that they are – now wide leg culottes suddenly seem super wearable and the thing we most want to buy. Find the right length for your height and team with high sandals for the most flattering silhouette.

Roksanda, £775; net-a-porter.com

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The current fashion hit of Instagram is cult label Vyshyvanka by Vita Kin, whose bohemian bell sleeve embroidered dresses have caused mega waiting lists around the world. The dresses aren’t currently stocked in the UK, but we have been assured that Matches and Net-a-Porter will be stocking for early August. Phew.

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01. SAINT LAURENT Sandals, £710; farfetch.com 02. MARNI Handbag, £1,930; net-a-porter.com 03. BARBARA BUI Vest, £102; yoox.com 04. DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Skirt, £240; farfetch.com 05. MELISSA ODABASH Bikini, £81; theoutnet.com 06. ZIMMERMANN, Dress, £195 net-a-porter.com 07. ANCIENT GREEK Sandals, £200; ancient-greek-sandals.com

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he UK’s biggest wedding show returns to London Olympia this autumn, and Absolutely are offering one lucky winner the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the show plus £100 of bareMinerals products. This 25-27 September, get ahead of the crowds with this exclusive package, which includes fast track entrance to the show, reserved seating at the Catwalk Show, a complimentary glass of Freixenet, a mini make-under from bareMinerals, the latest issues of You & Your Wedding and Perfect Wedding, and a goody box full of beauty products to pamper yourself in the build up to your big day. Also included within your prize will be a bareMinerals Get Started Kit containing everything you need for a radiant, healthy glow.

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FASHION / BRIDAL need all under one roof. Take a seat at the spectacular Catwalk Show, where the latest bridal trends will be brought to life by the finest designers, boutiques and retailers, including Alfred Angelo, Ian Stuart, Suzanne Neville, and Jenny Packham. With beautiful bridesmaid dresses, elegant mother-of-the-bride attire and suave groomswear, the Catwalk Show provides style inspiration for the entire bridal party.

Shop these looks and an unrivalled selection of wedding dresses in the Bridal Boutique, or browse the extensive showcase of couture creations

in the Designer Area, where there will be plenty of offers available from brands including Katya Katya Shehurina, Qiana Bridal, Zaeem Jamal, Ivory & Co, and Hazaar of London. Head to the Wedding Theatre to discover all you need to know about ‘big day’ beauty, hair and style. The National Wedding Show’s glam squad will share their Top 10 Tips for achieving your dream wedding day look, with demonstrations and tricks for brides, bridesmaids, mothers-of-thebride, and grooms. During each session, one lucky bride will be selected for a makeover live on stage and presented to

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Find breathtaking blooms and expert advice from top florists in the Designer Flower Market, and get help transforming your venue into a spectacular backdrop from The National Wedding Show’s host of wedding planners and stylists. And if you’re ready to register for a gift list or book the honeymoon of your dreams, your high street favourites will be on hand, including John Lewis, Debenhams, Sandals and Thomas Cook. Round off an exciting day of shopping in the Afternoon Tea Room. Or, head to the Champagne Bar and kick back, with a glass of bubbly in hand, and raise a toast to your future happiness! ◆ To win two VIP tickets to the National Wedding Show and a bareMinerals prize package valued at £100, email competitions@zest-media.com to enter.

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Turquoise multi-strand necklace, £560; net-a-porter.com

ANDY WOLF

MISSONI SS15

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THIERRY COLSON

Cotton ‘Mimi’ skirt, £288; matchesfashion.com

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON Silk dress, £1,150; harrods.com

THAPELO

Multiway swimsuit, £179; beachflamingo.com

DIANNE VON FURSTENBERG Ombre scarf, £118;

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ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS Rubber ‘Ikaria’ sandals, £70; WE ARE HANDSOME Sheer vest, £113; wearehandsome.com

JIMMY CHOO

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Acrylic clutch, £450; jimmychoo.com

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Leopard print silk jumpsuit, £210; Rosamosario at theoutnet.com Headpiece, £425; Eugenia Kim at Liberty Earrings, £120 and bangles, £45 each; Pebble London Ring on first finger, £190; Maria Francesca Pepe and on third finger, £108; Maria Black Rug and cushions from a selection; rajtentclub.com

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Leopard print bikini, £140; Rosamosario at theoutnet.com Chiffon kaftan, £825; Matthew Williamson Bangle, £45; Pebble London Silk turban, £180; Etro at Liberty Suede tasselled boots, £975; Paul Andrew at avenue32.com Ring on first finger, £190; Maria Francesca Pepe and on third finger, £108; Maria Black

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Silk scarf worn as top, £375; Liberty London at Liberty Felt hat, £375; The Season Hats Chiffon wide-leg trousers, £495; Anna Sui at net-a-porter.com Sandals, £395; Jimmy Choo Earrings, £375 and rings, from £196; Vicki Sarge

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Suede embroidered kimono jacket, £3,975, and trousers, £2,595; Matthew Williamson Headpiece, £222; Joubi London Earrings £398; Vicky Sarge Ring on right hand £218; Vicki Sarge, ring on left hand, £180, Maria Francesca Pepe

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PHOTOGRAPHY Squiz Hamilton FASHION EDITOR Charlotte Adsett MODEL Thayna Brito at Next MAKE-UP Hilla Karmand using Cosmetics a la Carte HAIR Roger Cho using Lauren’s Way FASHION ASSISTANT Rachel Doyle

Printed blazer, £1,445 and trousers £780 Roberto Cavalli Felt hat, £250; Helena Kaminski at Liberty Choker £120; Pebble London Ring on first finger, £190; Maria Francesca Pepe and on third finger, £108; Maria Black

WITH THANKS TO: The Fulham Palace and the use of their gardens which are available for weddings and private event hire; fulhampalace.org Rugs and cushions used throughout available from rajtentclub.com STOCKISTS avenue32.com jimmychoo.com joubi.co.uk liberty.co.uk maria-black.com matthewwilliamson.com mfpepe.com net-a-porter.com pebblelondon.com rajtentclub.com robertocavalli.com theoutnet.com theseasonhats.com vickisarge.com

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FASHION / TRENDS EUGINA KIM

‘Sunny’ straw hat £315; liberty.co.uk

JIMMY CHOO

‘Donna’ espadrilles £225; jimmychoo.com

RAG & BONE Cotton top £65; theoutnet.com

MARNI

Cotton top £96; theoutnet.com

CHLOE

Cropped trousers £425 brownsfashion.com

NORMA KAMALI

‘Black Bill’ bikini £300; beachflamingo.com

CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA ‘Kitty’ velvet flats £365; charlotteolympia.com

A ROMAN HOLIDAY Channel Audrey Hepburn’s enduring style for the chicest holiday wardrobe B y charlot te adset t

THEORY

Cotton shirt £190; net-a-porter.com

ROKSANDA

Wool & silk skirt £1,640; net-a-porter.com

LISA MARIE FERNANDEZ Cotton shirt dress £395; beachflamingo.com

THIERRY LASRY

DOLCE & GABBANA

‘Perky’ sunglasses £330; liberty.co.uk

Embellished box bag £1,850; mytheresa.com

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Lilium in Snapdragon Texture, £260

A new breed of swimweardesigners is dedicated to reinventing the standard shapes, says Catriona Ramsay of Lilliput and Felix Wo r d s P e n d l e H a r t e

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f you thought that swimwear shapes were predictable, think again. While standard swimsuit shapes and basic bikinis have been worked and reworked countless times, nothing really new seems to happen. But for summer 2015, things are beginning to change and a new generation of swimwear designers has sprung up with some designs that are shaking up the classic shapes.

One of these is Catriona Ramsay, whose new label Lilliput and Felix is a small collection of pieces whose silhouettes don’t fall into the usual categories. She’s a fan of the self-tie swimsuit, which adjusts to fit, and many of her shapes are designed to be worn in a variety of different ways.

‘It’s all about the fabrics and the silhouettes for me. The idea is to merge the modern, new shapes and new fabric technologies with the classic and the nostalgic,’ she says, showing me her signature shape. It’s a low-backed, low hipped, cross panel one-piece with straps that cross at the front and tie at the back that combines a futuristic look with a 1950s feel. The floral fabric is a high tech polymide elastane blend that’s woven into a jacquard in a French mill. It really is a

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Wisteria Kimono in Secret Garden, £250

crossover between the modern and the classic. ‘Texture is important to me.

I want the pieces to be beautiful things that you want to touch, like a costume or an outfit in themselves.’

But Pimlico-based Ramsay’s background isn’t really in fashion; hers is a properly millennial hybrid career.

After Cambridge, she went to work as an anthropologist for a brand strategy

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lilliput & felix Jasminium kaftan in Poppy, £225

Amaranthus in Bluebell Texture, £245

Paeonia curve top, £130 and ladder briefs, £115

firm, then changed tack and became a master of wine before taking action on her lifelong interest in swimwear and enrolling on an evening course at London College of Fashion. Then she opened a popup restaurant while launching her brand. And despite having had had swimwear ideas in her mind since childhood and learning the basics about swimwear and contour at college, putting designs into actual practice wasn’t easy.

“I had two or three shapes but when I first started, the development took ages.

I’d do a design that looked wonderful on paper and even the toile was alright but then when I made an actual costume I’d realize that it wouldn’t stay on at all and have to go back to the drawing board. It took me a while to get used to designing in three dimensions for the body, rather than something that looks beautiful in a sketch. I did lots of experimenting on myself.’ Because ultimately, swimwear has a high functional element. It needs to support – and flatter – a real female body.

Plus it needs to stay on, and withstand sun, saltwater and chlorine. ‘I always had this idea for swimsuits with a low back. Nobody has a horrible back, so backs must be shown off.’ Another of her designs is a bandeau bikini that wraps round twice to tie either at the front or at the back. And further plans? ‘I’m working on more high-waisted pants and more

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Rosa bandeau top in Hot Coral, £115 Jasminium kaftan in Secret Garden, £225

Paeonia curve top in Gun Flint, £130

covering bikini bottoms, plus a new style of bandeau and a balconette.’

But how can one make waves in an industry that’s so big and so crowded?

Yes, there is a lot of swimwear around but I think I’ve carved a niche.’ The brand is stocked at Baar and Bass in Chelsea as well as online at Avenue 32, where it’s a favourite, no mean feat for such a young label. What other swimwear brands does Ramsay rate? ‘My favourite for quality and style would have to be Eres – they just do it so well, elegant and minimal.

And Mara Hoffman for her prints. Also Marysia, who does these scalloped things, she’s really clever for her minimal shapes.

Also I think Triangl’s campaigns have been really clever.’

Is it time to rethink your swimwear?

You know where to go if so. ◆ lilliputandfelix.com

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MELLOW YELLOW It’s never too early to start thinking about the beauty trends you’re going to channel in autumn. So we suggest taking inspiration from Peter Pilotto’s AW15 show and roughly lining your eyes with mustard yellow. maccosmetics.com

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Let your true self shine through this August, with no make up and shades of beige W o r d s R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

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here seemed to be a gap in the market for a couture beauty house where “spa meets science and science meets skin.” That was, until House of Elemis popped up in the heart of Mayfair. If you’re looking for a tranquil getaway transporting you from the hustle and bustle, then this will be right up your street. Providing transformative treatments, House of Elemis is made up of The Penthouse and the Speed Spa: The Penthouse is decorated with bespoke artwork created exclusively for Elemis by the inspirational Valeria Nascimento, and can be hired out to experience signature penthouse treatments. If, for you, time is of the essence, then the Speed Spa delivers all the treatments you could need in a condensed amount of time, without skimping on quality.

The brand’s philosophy that no two skins are the same is reflected in the wide range of unique offerings: try the Anti-Blemish Mattify & Calm Facial for lastingly clear, beautiful skin, or the Pro-Definition Lift & Contour if you’re looking to feel profoundly sculpted and youthful. The freestyle deep tissue massage is greatly recommended, while the Garden of Rose Restore Massage will leave skin feeling exquisitely moisturised, supple and scented.

As if this wasn’t enough, there’s also a handful of packages to choose from, plus carefully formulated pregnancy treatments. House of Elemis is the first of it’s kind and an almighty slice of luxury, so sit back, relax and enjoy this revolutionary experience. ◆

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Being Beige Chanel

Still searching for the perfect summer make-up? Look no further.

Chanel has nailed it with the Les Beiges 2015 collection, modelled here by the original bronze goddess, Gisele Bündchen. Choose from muted peaches, soft tawny and pastel pinks. chanel.com

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HAIR REMOVERS NO MAKE UP Perricone MD

The biggest beauty trend of 2015 is one of the hardest trends to pull off: the no-make-up look. Luckily Perricone MD has just released a collection of skincare make-up that subtly covers and keeps your skin healthy. Our hero product is the No Foundation Foundation, which works to minimise wrinkles and correct undertones. perrriconemd.co.uk

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The ultimate at-home pampering treatment from Molton Brown, we love the new body polisher collection. Try Heavenly Gingerlily, which contains micro-exfoliating Tahitian black sand, tamanu nut oil and notes of cardamom and ginger. moltonbrown.co.uk

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Bobbi Brown

Still the face of Bobbi Brown, Kate Upton models the brand’s Sandy Nudes collection with ease. The collection has been updated for summer 2015 with a delicious body oil, summer bronzers and a gorgeous set of nail varnishes in a creamy pale pink and pale mushroom shades. bobbibrown.co.uk

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1. PHILIPS LUMEA, PRECISION PLUS, £450.00; philips.co.uk 2. PEARL POLISH, DUAL ACTION BODY OIL, £28; thegroomingclinic.com 3. BLISS, FUZZ OFF FOAM, £26.00; blissworld.co.uk 4. VEET, EASY GRIP READY-TO-USE WAX STRIPS, £7.29; ocado.com 5. MONU, PRO SKINCARE DEPIL LOTION, £14.95; monushop.co.uk 6. NO!NO!, PRO GOLD LIMITED EDITION, £210; harrods.com 7. VICHY, DERMABLEND TOTAL BODY FOUNDATION, £29.50; boots.com 8. ACQUA DI PARMA, COLLEZIONE BARBIERE RAZOR & STAND, £240.00; acquadiparma.co.uk

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Les 4 Ombres ‘Smoky Eyes’ Quadra Eye Shadow, £40; selfridges.com

OPI

‘Gimme a Lido Kiss’ Nail Polish, available August, £12.50; opiuk.com

URBAN DECAY

‘Sideline’ Eye Shadow, £14; feelunique.com

URBAN DECAY

Afterglow 8-Hr Powder Blush, £19; urbandecay.co.uk

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Eye Colour Quad in Silvered Topaz, £64; harrods.com

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TOM FORD

Always Sharp 3D Liner £16; boots.com

ILLAMASQUA

Nail Varnish in Blizzard, £14.50; illamasqua.com

RMK

Ingenious Powder Eyes in N11, £15; selfridges.com

BOBBI BROWN

Rich Lip Colour in Old Hollywood, £20; bobbibrown.co.uk

MAC COSMETICS

‘Pure Show’ Le Disko Superslick Eyeliner, £18; debenhams.com

BOBBI BROWN

Ultra Violet Shimmer Wash, £17.50; debenhams.com

SMASHBOX

Baked Fusion Soft Lights Blush in Baked Starblush, £25; smashbox.co.uk

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Full Lash Volume Mascara, £23.50; shiseido.com

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ILLAMASQUA MAC COSMETICS

‘She Dazzles’ Le Disko Dazzleshadow, £16; maccosmetics.co.uk

Pure Pigment in Ore Rich Russet Bronze, £17; illamasqua.com

HOURGLASS

Modernist Eye Shadow Palette in Monochrome, £56; net-a-porter.com

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THE LUCKY PIG The Lucky Pig Fulham is an Art Deco-inspired throwback to the hedonistic 1920 heydays, where giggle water and old-fashioned glamour are in abundance for those wishing to relax, dine and imbibe. Sip on craft cocktails whilst you indulge in languid lunches, evening meals and traditional Sunday roasts, all set to the finest live music London has to offer. Kick up your heels and free the fedora, it’s time to misbehave.

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COOTE & BERNARDI Coote & Bernardi’s showroom on Pimlico Road showcases the interior and furniture design work of Gabriel Bernardi. From hand-carved pieces inspired by Irish and English Georgian originals to contemporary furniture and lighting, Coote & Bernardi offers a variety of styles suitable for a broad range of applications, complemented by a complete interior design and construction service.

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The Orange Public House & Hotel is a Pimlico favourite. The simplicity of its modern European menu complements the relaxed rustic interior. Fresh, seasonal and sustainable ingredients are used throughout, with classics such as the wood-fired pizzas and Sunday roasts drawing visitors from afar. The pub also has four boutique hotel rooms, impeccably designed to ensure that every guest has a luxurious stay.

37 Pimlico Road, SW1W, 020 7881 9844 theorange.co.uk

Premier kitchen brand Poggenpohl has collaborated with uber cool Porsche Design Studio to create a stunning new kitchen.

The P’7350 by Porsche Design Studio is a handle-less kitchen available in black, white or stone grey matt or gloss lacquer and grey walnut veneer and incorporating unusual materials such as the option of glass worktops and a New Zealand pine breakfast bar. Visit Ultimate Kitchens to find out more 020 7730 7927, pimlico.poggenpohl.com

MARC DE BERNY A talented and brilliant world, with exquisite visions of furniture and décor where elegance, chic, well-being and comfort always respond to two demands: the spirit of places and the expectations of their inhabitants. To manufacture their products, they use noble materials (lost-wax bronzes, brass, patent parchment, polished lacquerware, “gouged wood” combined with best heartwood) and traditional assembling.

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Artist Residence is a small 10-bedroom townhouse hotel oozing style and charm. It feels more like staying at a private residence with friendly service to match. Opt for one of the suites or the loft for a fancy bathtub too. On the ground floor look out for the launch of their brand new all-day restaurant, the Cambridge Street Cafe, opening late August.

52 Cambridge Street, SW1V 020 7931 8946 artistresidence.co.uk

OSSOWSKI Long famed for having one of the finest collections of 18th century British mirrors, Ossowski creates high quality pieces inspired by the Victorian period. Soon, the company will be launching a contemporary line in addition to offering a bespoke service. You could say Ossowski has all the mirror bases covered; pictured is a painted oval mirror from about 1760.

83 Pimlico Road, SW1W, 020 7730 3256; ossowski.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / MAKE-UP INSIDER PAULA’S CHOICE

Youth Extending Daily Mattifying Fluid, £29, paulaschoice.co.uk

CHANTECAILLE

Liquid Lumiere in Sheen, £33, uk.spacenk.com

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Beach Stick in Ibiza, £30, charlottetilbury.com

BLINK BROW BAR

Mini Eyebrow Pencil, £8, blinkbrowbar.com

CALVIN KLEIN SS15

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SARAH CHAPMAN

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love the freedom of abandoning the complexities of my make-up bag in August. Brushes and palettes are replaced with cream formulas that can be applied with fingers. It's time to shift my focus onto daytime skincare, seeking out multi-purpose products that moisturise and protect.

Sarah Chapman’s Skinesis SPF 30 is the best high factor sun screen with added benefits I’ve found. It gives a sheen and tint to the skin and, though it doesn’t disguise imperfections, it improves the overall tone of the skin. I try to wear SPF 50 when on holiday, particularly on breezy beaches.

This summer I will be taking Paula’s Choice Mattifying Fluid with me. It’s the only SPF 50 that doesn’t make me sweat.

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Skinesis Skin Insurance SPF 30, £44, sarahchapman.net

For the evening, I love to add a little luminiser to my cheekbones and collarbone for a healthy, preppy feel (a look perfectly executed on the Calvin Klein Spring Summer catwalk). The RMS Luminizer fits in the tiniest handbag and delivers a sheer yet distinctive glow.

Charlotte Tilbury’s beach stick dabbed onto cheeks and blended with fingers gives a hint of tan without the damage. Pop it on your lips for a chic, sheer lip. Finish by subtly filling in your brows with Blink’s handy travel size pencil - it will make you look instantly groomed.

Finally, a cooling mask at night replenishes my skin. I tend to choose one that has a mild toning effect like this Fresh Rose Face Mask. ◆

RMS

Living Luminizer, £30, rmsbeauty.com

NARS

Laguna Illuminator, £23, narscosmetics.co.uk

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A GREAT MATCH Wine & food pairings for the month of August B y J a n e Pa r k i n s o n

Peach, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Salad

eaches reign supreme this month, but let’s not confine them the puddings alone. The sweet juiciness of ripe peach works so well with the Pinot Gris grape, and especially those from New Zealand which usually deliver richer fruit. This one tastes of ripe pears drizzled with honey but it’s still dry and perky, and matches perfectly with the dish, even without the prosciutto. ◆

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Picnic treats, gourmet fish and chips, and wine pairings

by Jane Parkinson are all on the menu this month

Ara Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2014 £10.99 Waitrose; waitrose.com

PICNIC NIK NAKS

Roast Grouse with Blackcurrant Sauce

he grouse season hints that autumn isn’t too far away, and with this bird’s trademark delicate but gamey flavour a lighter, earthy red is the best bet. That could mean Pinot Noir, but a more interesting alternative would be the new trendy Italian red, Etna Rosso from Sicily, which is mostly made from a local grape called Nerello Mascalese. This smells like dried flowers but it’s fruity enough on the palate to match this sauce but finishes savoury. ◆

Anorak inic season is upon us so now is the time to up your al fresco game and invest in some smart P accessories. Anorak’s new Kissing Stags collection is stylish with a retro twist and contains all the essentials for a wonderful day outdoors. l Lords of Notting Hill, 84-86 Holland Park Avenue, W11;

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Fresh Cherries

ometimes simplicity is best, and when it comes to freshly-picked cherries surely there can be no better pudding to serve? Except that everything can be enhanced by a wine, of course! This Californian wine is a rare little treat, a sweet red that’s bursting with fruit flavour, everything from blackberries to a zingy twist of orange. ◆

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HOME COOKING Launceston Place hef Tim Allen from Launceston Place will be C competing in the upcoming series of BBC Two’s Great British Menu, screening this summer. Tim will be challenged to produce 21st century dishes that honour the custodians of home cooking. l 1A Launceston Place, W8; launcestonplace-restaurant.co.uk

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Kensington Place here would W summer be without a novelty pop-up?

From 1-29 August, Chef Tim Peirson will be “surfing up” unique twists on classic fish ‘n’ chips. Bitter & Twisted Scampi or Lobster Thermi-Bun, anyone? ◆ l 201 Kensington Church Street, W8; kensington

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In addition to their Champagne ice lollies, POPS have introduced a Bellini POP as well as two non-alcoholic POPS in Strawberry & Mint and Apple & Elderflower. l Available at The Parlour, E14; theparlourbar.co.uk

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A new collection of recipes from Kensington Palace reveals the royal penchant for chocolate Wo r d s L U C Y W O R S L E Y

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he Countess of Winchelsea was ill.

Her malady was her grief following the death of her husband, and in the seventeenth century this was recognised as an illness. You could literally die ‘of melancholy’ and it is recorded as a cause of death in bills of mortality.

But luckily the Countess’s doctor.

Sir Hans Sloane. had a cure. and the medicine he prescribed was chocolate.

Today we no longer believe that chocolate can cure a broken heart; we think it more likely to injure you through a heart attack. Yet everyone can recognise its comforting, warming, enlivening qualities, whether eaten or drunk. And some of its qualities remain the same: the Stuarts and Georgians served chocolate to their courtiers as a treat, to thank them for coming to court and for serving the monarch, just as today, if someone looks after your pet while you’re away, you’re more likely than not to buy them a box of chocs.

But chocolate to the Countess of Winchelsea would have been a drink rather than a food: something rather like our hot chocolate but with added

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FOOD & DRINK / RECIPES extras such as port wine or egg.

Chocolate in Britain initially became popular at the court of Charles II, whose accounts include payments to a servant ‘for grinding Cococ Nuts’.

He also favoured chocolate flavoured with exotic ingredients, like ambergris (from sperm whales) and civet (from the glands of an African cat). Charles II was following the fashion of the Spanish royal family who had good access to the ‘Cococ Nuts’ of their conquered Mayan and Aztec subjects in Central America.

Among Charles ll’s successors.

Queen Anne was such an enthusiastic chocolate drinker that she consumed 90 pint pots of chocolate each month – although one hopes that her ladiesin-waiting helped her out. However, we are talking about the queen sometimes referred to disrespectfully as ‘Square-Coffin’. Because of her great weight at death, her coffin had

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to be carried by 12 Yeomen of the Guard. The history sections of this book have been brilliantly written by Polly Putnam, one of our curators at Historic Royal Palaces, who was tasked with researching the history of the fantastically interesting ‘Chocolate Kitchen’ at Hampton Court. Built for King William Ill and Queen Mary II in around 1691, these rooms were re-opened to our visitors in 2014, and in them you can learn the full story of how chocolate was prepared and drunk at court.

After spending a couple of years in this odd corner of the past, Polly can legitimately claim to be among the world’s very few experts in the history of chocolate. I’m sure you’ll find her insights a treat. ◆

Chocolate Fit for a Queen by Historic Royal Palaces (Ebury press, Hardback £10) Photography by Jan Baldwin

here’s no doubt that chocolate is a favourite ingredient in today’s royal household. Both Prince William and his grandmother are partial to a slice of Chocolate Fridge Cake, while in 2006 Prince Charles hosted a surprise celebration for his mother’s 8Oth birthday at which guests enjoyed a simple English menu followed by a sumptuous slice of chocolate sponge layered with a Highgrove fruit filling. While you won’t be able to pick Highgrove’s berries to make this cake. it is every bit as rich and decadent as its inspiration.

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• 2-3 tbsp raspberry jam • 150g mixed summer fruit (strawberries. raspberries and blueberries) M e th o d 01 Break the chocolate into pieces and put in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of just-simmering water, making sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Allow the chocolate to melt very slowly over this gentle heat. Once all the chocolate has melted, take the bowl off the pan and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. 02 Preheat the oven to 180”C/ fan 160”C/gas 4. Grease and line two 20cm round cake tins with greaseproof paper. 03 Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and cocoa powder into a large bowl and make a well in the middle. 04 Stir the oil, water and sugar into the melted chocolate, then whisk in the eggs.Pour half the mixture into the well and fold in, then add the remaining chocolate mixture and mix well. 05 Divide the mixture evenly between the cake tins and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove the cakes from the tins and cool on a wire rack. 06 For the decoration, make a chocolate ganache icing by melting the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, as before. Once the chocolate has melted, stir in the milk. then set aside to cool. ◆

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DARK MATTER This month we’re choosing the dark side, courtesy of designer Abigail Ahern’s sumptuous capsule paint range. Inspired by a stint living in the US, the 13 hues will cocoon your room with sense of intrigue and tranquility. abigailahern.com, craigandrose.com

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Danish Modern Rud Rasmussen Kaare Klint’s iconic ‘Faaborg Chair’, the chair that helped to propel Denmark onto the global design map, is turning a grand 100 years old.

In celebration of this centennial, Rud Rasmussen is releasing a ten-piece special edition alongside a numbered anniversary edition in walnut and upholstered in a lush, black Niger leather. Snap up the latter now.

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Sabrina Kaici’s hand signed screenprint, ‘Full Moon Silver’ is one of the many cool, incredibly affordable works available at this Columbia Road gallery. But really, it’s yet another example of why we love this East London shop to the moon and back. £40; nellyduff.com

PAOLA PETROBELLI ‘Doppio’ Small Vase in Orange/Grey, £1,700; othercriteria.com

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WEAVE TEAM Donna Wilson x SCP

Quirky textile designer Donna Wilson has teamed up with modern furniture store SCP. Their recent collaboration sees whimsical products, such as the ‘Henry’ pouffe, make their mark in SCP’s Central London and Shoreditch showrooms. £208.25; scp.co.uk

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Astrid Chevron Photo Frame, £16; oliverbonas.com

LIGHT MY FIRE P. F C a n d l e C o .

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MONOLOGUE

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silver

LININGS

Absolutely goes behind the scenes at Grant Macdonald, the traditional silversmith whose luxury wares consistently sell out at Harrods W o r d s c at h e r i n e h a l e s

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e are standing in a room filled with beautiful objects, some in glass cabinets, some on display tables, others depicted in photographs hanging on the walls. Knives and forks with fantastical twisted handles and thin stemmed champagne flutes crafted from gleaming silver are positioned strategically around the room. Still, I remain fixated on an object in front of me.

I cannot, for the life of me, figure out what it is. The base is a box with a small display screen that looks almost like a kitchen scale, but with a ‘T’-shaped contrivance protruding out of the middle, all of it coated in silver. ‘Is it a lamp?’ someone posits. ‘It can’t be, where’s the bulb?’

‘Look, it’s definitely a scale,’ someone else says firmly. ‘Then what’s that bit sticking out of it?’ We're baffled. Eventually, Charlotte, the PR, drifts past. ‘I’m sorry,’ I offer, feeling foolish, ‘but what actually is this?’ ‘Ah,’ said Charlotte. ‘That is actually for weighing falcons.’

I have come to the workshop and offices of Grant Macdonald, the renowned silversmith, partly to attend the unveiling of an incredible clock crafted by the company and partly to take a peek behind

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THEY have become KNOWN FOR their beautiful bespoke WORK the scenes and see what actually goes on in a modern silversmiths. We have been told that we can try our hand at some practical silversmithing ourselves, although as someone who is likely to injure themselves making toast this prospect filled me with equal parts of excitement and fear.

Our tour begins in the offices, where a mysterious looking machine is whirring away. In the pre-3D printer world, the first step involved in silversmithing was to make an incredibly detailed model out of wax, a process that could take hours, even days, and if a client wanted something altered, the process had to begin again.

But now comprehensive 3D models are produced by superimposing wafer-thin layers of plastic on top of one another to the specifications of a model designed on a computer. The printer itself is utterly mesmerising – watching something on a screen appear fully made, seemingly out of thin air – approaches Star Trek levels of futuristic. Though it soon becomes clear that this is one of the only parts of silversmithing to introduce new technology in hundreds of years. In the workshop are wooden workbenches, weathered tools and even an anvil. We are taken through the process step by step, meeting Grant Macdonald’s team of highly skilled craftsmen, each of whom is dedicated to a different stage of the operation until we reach a tray of silver keyrings, each bearing our name.

It is upon us, the moment I had been dreading: audience participation. The hard part has already been taken care of (the actual shaping and crafting of the keyring) we would just be finishing it off.

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HOMES & INTERIORS / BEHIND THE SCENES Working on the base of a bespoke elephant piece

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HOMES & INTERIORS / BEHIND THE SCENES The process of filing the silver to smooth out scratches

I am led to a workstation, handed a file and told to sand off the scratch marks on the silver that will prevent it from becoming smooth and shiny when it is polished. This is a pleasant surprise – the only thing I have to worry about here is accidentally sanding off my gel manicure.

We are instructed to hold the keyring against the wooden edge of the bench firmly and file in one direction away from our fingers. I feel confident and appear to be making good progress for a few minutes, but then my fingers begin to cramp and I can't hold the keyring without flexing vigorously. Once we have given it the old college try, the (incredibly encouraging) professionals take over.

Our next task is to solder the ring at the top of the keyring closed. This sounds far more hazardous.

We are lead into the room containing the anvil I spied earlier and, sure enough, it soon becomes evident that this task will involve both fire and a level of coordination that I severely lack. I let the others take over and emerge with all ten fingers intact. The keyrings are then taken to be polished as we move on to bubbles and nibbles in the room where the clock is displayed.

Grant Macdonald have become known for their beautiful bespoke work,

Annealing the silver using a torch

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taking commissions from clients around the world and for luxury car brand Aston Martin. The stunning Imperial Clock is worth £100,000 and is inspired by the 18th Century French Ormolu Clock; it took 320 hours of handcraftsmanship and 80 hours polishing and is now on display in the Grant Macdonald store in Harrods.

Grant himself joins us for a glass of champagne (served in a silver flute) after our tour and shares some of his stories, telling us about the first thing he ever made in silver (a small spoon that he still has to this day). His accomplishments range from the sublime to the fantastical – from the reconstruction of the orb and cross that sits atop the Church of Our Lady in Dresden (originally destroyed in the bombings of WWII) to the crafting of eight foot tall palm trees for a palace. Each project is imbued with the precision, creativity and expertise of this London-based team of craftsmen, who are emerging as one of the premier silversmiths in the world. And as far as I'm concerned, anyone responsible for designing a falcon scale is well on the road to greatness. u

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> SMALL TALK: TOP BUYS FOR KIDS THIS AUGUST

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Love your neighbourhood? Shout about it with these stylish new sweatshirts from On the Rise, whose repertoire is growing daily. Whether your tribe is Kensal, Golborne or Grove – or even Sloane, King's, Primrose or Bethnal, you 'll find a perfect fit.

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Our current cyber-crush is this curated collection of design-led kid’s clothing and toys, sourced from independent brands around the world. Prepare to covet the hand-knitted jumpers, Liberty print bloomers and organic baby grows. bon-tot.com

n the early days of parenthood, mother and baby are often inseparable, but as little ones grow and (hopefully) learn to rest independently, you’ll probably want some way to stay connected while you get on with all the things you’ve put aside for the last weeks and months.

Step forward the BT Video Baby Monitor 7000 – which is so much more than a glorified walkie-talkie.

With HD video and sound, you can hear and see your baby clearly - even the tiniest breath comes through loud and clear – and a handy thermometer alerts you if the temperature falls or rises beyond predefined levels. The unit can also play a string of soothing lullabies or nature sounds and project a pretty light-show onto walls or ceilings, so baby has something to distract her if she awakes wondering, ‘Where’s Mum?’ The bad side? No more excuses for not doing the washing-up… ◆

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Amanda Constance reports on the UK’s first English-Mandarin bilingual nursery W o r d s A M a n d a C o n s ta n c e

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STATE Versus PRIVATE he argument of state versus private education is T unending and inconclusive.

It is perhaps simplest just to apply the idea that ‘one size does not fit all’. Finances are often the driver in the decision of whether to place your child in a state or independent school. To privately educate a child from nursery through to university costs an average of £150,000. This exorbitant figure means it is an option available to few.

As such, mixing and matching between state and private schools during the formative years can provide a valuable balance.

Supporting a child at state school with private tuition can also be a successful way of ensuring they have access to one-to-one teaching.

In spite of much controversy, independent schools do have a higher success rate of pupils going on to higher education than the state sector.

As such, if only an option for sixth form, going private at this stage could be hugely beneficial for your child. ◆

To privately educate a child

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hen a friend bought Mandarin flash cards for her nanny to brandish in front of her dribbling toddler, I thought she was mad. But check the internet and you will see she is not alone. Mandarin flash cards, printable pdfs, downloadable apps – they are all there at the click of a button, every tool needed to turn your pre-school child into a world-beating Sinologue before their fifth birthday.

The government announced last year that it is putting Mandarin on the national curriculum and training 1,200 more teachers in the language by the end of the decade. Independent schools are ahead of the state sector, with many now including Mandarin either within the curriculum or offered as an extra-curricular activity.

But Mandarin for toddlers? Do parents really want their infants mastering what is now the world’s most spoken language before they are out of nappies?

The people behind the UK’s first bilingual Mandarin-English day nursery certainly think so. Hatching Dragons, housed in a church hall around the corner from the Barbican, opened in May. It is much like any other nursery, except that the staff are predominantly Chinese and they employ a 50:50 split between English and Mandarin when speaking to the children.

Hatching Dragons is the brainchild of educational consultant Cennydd John. He had the idea for the nursery when he was looking for childcare for his young son.

“I started thinking about what I would value in a nursery environment. I’d been to China, studied at a Chinese university but then I’d struggled with the language since. And so it dawned on me that having an immersion experience between the ages of nought and five would be a way for my son to pick up Mandarin immediately and naturally.”

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Mandarin is not ‘taught’ at Hatching Dragons, there is no hot-housing or formal lessons, the idea is that the toddlers will simply pick it up through exposure at such a young age. This is nothing new, many nurseries in London offer the same experience with French or German. And well-heeled families have long hired nannies who speak a foreign language for their young families. Charles Bonas, founder of blue-chip educational consultancy Bonas MacFarlane, says they are placing more and more Mandarin-speaking nannies with families, particularly in Singapore and Hong Kong where the family’s mother tongue is English or Cantonese.

The most obvious reason for Mandarin to be in vogue is that as Chinese reaches economic superpower status, parents want to give their children the edge in a competitive world.

Nearly 17% of the planet’s population are native Mandarin speakers, while English speakers come in at 5%. Native French speakers? They barely scrape in at 1%. In many ways, the UK is behind the curve on offering English-Mandarin bilingual nurseries – there are already more than 180 in the US. ◆ hatching-dragons.com

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> CHILL AND THRILL: DISCOVER BOTH SIDES OF THE MAURITIUS EXPERIENCE

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ADVENTURE TIME Mauritius: come for the white sands, crystal sea and azure skies, stay for the charming towns, vibrant markets and thrilling exploits in the mountains. Catherine Hales discovers all Mauritius has to offer. Read on for more...

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he thoughts that go through your mind while standing on a swaying bridge over a ravine, staring at your feet to judge your next step, are many and varied. ‘Why am I doing this?’, ‘If I fall will the safety wire hold?’ And, finally, ‘Did I leave my hair straighteners on?’ That last one I attribute to hysteria and the willingness to worry about anything other than plunging downwards into the river below. I was in Casela Nature Park, a reserve in the western part of Mauritius, home to a profusion of wildlife that offers several different activities, including quad biking, canyon swinging and ziplining. My driving skills aren’t up to much and, frankly, canyon swinging sounds petrifying, so ziplining it was. That was how I found myself, dressed incredibly impractically in a dress and leggings, midbridge and practically mid-panic attack.

For many, Mauritius represents the epitome of beach holiday relaxation.

Miles of white coastline, crystal waters and blazing sun make it a tourist magnet, renowned for its luxury hotels. One such hotel is the Royal Palm Mauritius, located in the North near the town of Grand Baie, where I stayed for five days. Living up to it’s name, scores of swaying palm trees populate the charming and tranquil resort, whose stunning suites look out over the beach. My room was an Ocean Suite that came with a postcardperfect view of said palms and the sea beyond. The generous terrace (complete with table and chairs) was ideal for enormous room-service breakfasts and snoozing in the shade in the afternoons.

Equipped with three restaurants, each serving a different type of cuisine, the temptation to stay in the resort is huge.

Those seeking ultimate relaxation could easily wander down from their rooms, straight onto the beach and stretch out one of the loungers reserved for Royal Palm guests. If a thirst hits mid-morning, they could order a fresh coconut water,

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TRAVEL / ISLAND LIFE ADVENTURE wasn’t A WORD I HAD previously ASSOCIATED with the ISLAND served in an enormous hollowed out coconut then for lunch, stroll down the beach to the discreetly positioned Le Bar Plage. This beautifully appointed restaurant’s menu comprises fish so fresh it’s practically wriggling, in addition to Western classics like steak tartare and Caesar salad. The afternoon can be spent in the Clarins spa, an oasis nestled in the secluded garden behind the hotel, trying out treatments (I recommend the full body massage) and being generally pampered. A host of watersports is also on offer for those after a more active afternoon; waterskiing and sailing are

particularly popular and the ocean is so warm that falling in is all part of the fun. Balmy evenings can be whiled away at the open-air bar on the main terrace, listening to the live band, before heading down to La Brezza, the hotel’s superb Italian restaurant, run by esteemed chef Alessandro Morino.

My only advice? Eat a light lunch because Alessandro serves up a feast and you won’t want to leave a bite.

As I mentioned before, Mauritius has luxury and leisure in spades. But what about adventure? It wasn’t a word I had previously associated with the island but, as I hung, hundreds of metres up, suspended from a wire, I decided I should rethink this. Ziplining aside, Mauritius has a vibrancy and vitality that it owes in part to its rich cultural heritage and diverse history.

Originally colonised by the Dutch, it was then taken over by France who renamed it Isle de France before it was invaded by the British in 1810, who promptly changed the name back.

It wasn’t until 1968 that Mauritius gained independence, although the French influence has remained strong.

Locals, many of whose forbears came to the island from both Africa and Asia tend to speak French and English but generally converse in Mauritian Creole.

Walking through both the small town of Grand Baie and the capital, Port Louis, there is much to see and, without generalising too much, an incredibly friendly populace to guide you through. On my day trip to Port Louis, I spent time roaming through the market, soaking up the sights

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and smells and doing a little souvenir shopping – I was sorely tempted to purchase a rather fetching puffer fish lamp but resisted the urge. Though less fraught than the bazaar in Istanbul, the market is similarly home to some real treasures and, if properly investigated, could easily yield interior design gold (puffer fish lamps notwithstanding).

It was, however in the smaller Grand Baie that I hit shopping paydirt with several shops selling bargain cashmere clothes and other textiles. In terms of food, fresh fish and seafood occupy every menu. For a casual lunch in Grand Baie, I would recommend the Beach House for its devilishly good battered shrimp and atmospheric live music, as well as its breezy beachside location.

My experiences, both flying through the air in Casela Park and trawling through the markets in Port Louis, as well as soaking up the sun and sailing on the sea, ticked every box on the holiday agenda, with more still to be experienced.

The terrain and climate of the island mean that the mountains are covered lush greenery, and are perfect for hiking and trekking. Those with a penchant for bathing in waterfalls can visit the Tamarind or Black River Falls or perhaps the brilliantly named Pamplemousses Botanical Garden. If you fancy a day trip off the island, catamarans go from Grand Baie to the small islands located north of the mainland. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a break from reality, Mauritius has it all. ◆ u Suite prices for September 2015. Prices are based on booking at least 30 days prior to travel. Nightly rates: Junior Suite – Bed & breakfast, cost per suite £395; Tropical Suite – BB, cost per suite £528; Ocean Suite – BB, cost per suite £579; Palm Suite – BB, cost per suite £773. Call Beachcomber on 01483 445 685 or visit beachcombertours.co.uk

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ueen Anne, the last Stuart monarch, loved art, music, ceremony and ritual. Step back into the 18th century court with music from the magnificent Gabrieli Consort & Players, dancing in the Privy Garden, lessons in dining and court etiquette, and the chance to picnic in the garden with the court.

Meet Queen Anne as she arrives at the palace in a horse-drawn carriage at 11am each day and immerse yourself in a weekend of stylish Baroque entertainment in the palace and grounds of Hampton Court.

A beautiful repertoire of music, composed during Queen Anne’s life and reign, will be presented by musicians and singers of the Gabrieli Consort & Players in bite-sized performances around the

palace. The programme will include movements from Handel’s Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, performed in the stunning setting of Hampton Court’s Great Hall, and works by Purcell in the glorious Cartoon Gallery.

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The Privy Garden will be brought to life by a company of eight dancers performing Anna Morrissey’s homage to the 18th century court, On Progress, with original music composed by Sam Thomas.

There will also be the opportunity to learn about dining and court etiquette and we invite you to relax and picnic in the picturesque setting of the East Gardens, where you might even spot the Queen and her court taking in the air.

Entry is included in a palace admission ticket and this year we are celebrating our 500th anniversary so there’s never been a better time to explore the rest of the palace. ◆ ● Queen Anne’s Summer Palace 8-9 August, Hampton Court Palace hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace

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London’s Country Retreat Awaits Just 40 minutes from Central London, the world of Cliveden is tantalizingly close. A place for celebration, romance and indulgence is just a stone’s throw away.

Frederick Prince of Wales, Queen Victoria, Edward VII, Winston Churchill, Teddy Roosevelt, George Bernard Shaw, Charlie Chaplin and The Beatles.

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shchurch Lodge is one of the most important villas in the Ravenscourt and Starch Green conservation area. This end-of-terrace, seven bedroom house has a spectacularly large garden along with generous gated parking. This exceptional house must be viewed to be appreciated. Set behind the gates and original stone garden wall, this elegant villa is arranged primarily over four floors and sits within the huge plot with a good sized front garden and off-street parking. u A

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Bravington Mews, Bravington Road W9 Four properties remaining at this exclusive private gated mews This exclusive development is perfectly situated in close proximity to excellent transport connections and the wide range of local amenities and green areas in Queen's Park.

Each house is meticulously planned to provide well proportioned space. The houses are finished to a high specification throughout to suit modern living requirements. EPC: B. Approximately 116 sq m (1,255 sq ft).

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Harvist Road, Queen's Park NW6 Six bedroom house for sale A beautifully refurbished and handsome townhouse presented over 4 floors, perfectly positioned for wonderful views over Queens Park. 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 4 bathrooms and garden. EPC: C. Approximately 274 sq m (2,957 sq ft).

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The Avenue, Queen's Park NW6 Newly modernised four bedroom house with garden for sale A bright and well proportioned freehold house situated on a pretty tree lined road. 6 bedrooms, reception room, and open plan kitchen/dining area with spectacular views over the rear garden. The house further offers off street parking and garden studio. EPC : D. 2949 sq ft (274 sq m).

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Edith Terrace, Chelsea SW10 Family house with large garden A meticulously refurbished family house with flexible accommodation and a large south facing garden. Having been recently refurbished by the current owners to a very high standard this house offers excellent entertaining

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Cornwall Mews West, South Kensington SW7 A stunning mews house Brought to you by mews development specialists, Joseph Homes, this unique three bedroom house is refurbished to an exacting standard. 3 bedrooms (all en suite), reception room, media room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, guest WC, garage/study, terrace. EPC: E. Approximately 190 sq m (2,055 sq ft).

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Neville Street, Chelsea, SW7

An immaculate three double bedroom, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor maisonette with its own front door and 500 sq ft south-west facing terrace in the heart of South Kensington.

ÂŁ3,150,000 Leasehold

1,481 sq ft (137.6 sq m) Reception room | Kitchen | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Two further bedrooms | Shower room | Cloakroom | 31' south-west facing terrace | Private street entrance | EPC rating E

Chelsea 020 7225 3866 chelsea@struttandparker.com

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Boltons Court, Old Brompton Road, SW5

A very grand maisonette which offers a striking and elegant drawing room, two generous bedrooms and direct access to its own garden.

ÂŁ2,750,000 Share of Freehold

1,658 sq ft (154 sq m) Entrance hall | Drawing room | Kitchen | Master bedroom | Second bedroom | Bathroom | Shower room | Cloakroom | Garden | EPC rating D

Chelsea SW10 - 020 7373 1010 chelseaSW10@struttandparker.com

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Moscow Road, Bayswater, W2

A spacious three bedroom apartment situated on the second floor (with lift) of a portered building.

ÂŁ1,300 per week* Unfurnished

1,733 sq ft (161 sq m) EPC Rating D Reception | Eat-in kitchen | Master bedroom suite | Two further double bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | Study

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 De Vere Gardens, Kensington, W8

This fabulous, top floor property (with lift) offers wonderful open plan living, boasting large reception space with wood flooring and a stylish kitchen with breakfast bar and extensive storage.

ÂŁ1,000 per week* Unfurnished

1,417 sq ft (131.64 sq m) Open plan kitchen/reception room | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Second bedroom | Shower room | Roof terrace | Lift

Kensington 020 7938 3866

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Holland Villas Road, Holland Park, W14

An outstanding and beautifully presented double fronted Victorian villa in Holland Park with gated carriage driveway, garage and swimming pool.

£12,000 per week* Unfurnished

7,834 sq ft (727 sq m) EPC rating F Three reception rooms | Kitchen/breakfast room | Conservatory | Seven bedrooms | Eight bathrooms | Study | Gym | Swimming pool | Garage | Garden

Kensington 0207 938 3866

kensingtonlettings@struttandparker.com

*The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £210 (inc VAT) Credit References per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.

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Stratford Road, W8

A charming three bedroom maisonette on the raised ground and lower ground floor. The property benefits from having a wonderful open-plan kitchen/drawing room with doors leading out to a lovely south-facing garden.

ÂŁ2,450,000 Leasehold

1,360 sq ft (126.34 sq m) EPC Rating E Kitchen/drawing room | Three bedrooms | Bathroom | Two shower rooms | Garden

Kensington 0207 938 3666

Gloucester Walk, W8

A charming one bedroom second floor flat, with the advantage of having a lovely drawing room overlooking the beautifully maintained communal garden.

ÂŁ775,000 Leasehold

727 sq ft (67.54 sq m) EPC Rating E Drawing room | Kitchen | Bedroom | Bathroom | Access to the communal garden | Lift

Kensington 0207 938 3666

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Campden Grove, W8

An impressive six bedroom first, second and third floor maisonette (entrance on the ground floor), occupying approximately 2,307 sq ft with a south facing terrace.

ÂŁ3,995,000 Share of Freehold

2,307 sq ft (214.3 sq m) EPC rating D Drawing room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Study | Six bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Two shower rooms | Utility room | Terrace

Kensington 0207 938 3666 Bridstow Place, W2

A stylish two bedroom house in a tucked-away location, presented in immaculate condition with off street parking and a roof terrace.

ÂŁ1,650,000 Freehold

832 sqft (77.3 sqm) Entrance Hall | Drawing room | Kitchen | Bathroom | Shower room | Roof terrace | Off-street parking

Notting Hill 0207 221 1111

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Holland Park Avenue, W11

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Conveniently located and nicely set back from Holland Park Avenue, this is an impressive period house with a stylish contemporary interior.

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An exceptionally spacious four bedroom family house in Holland Park. The property has been refurbished to a high standard throughout and offers spacious contemporary accommodation including a designer kitchen with direct access to a paved garden. The property is quietly positioned, being set back from Holland Park Avenue, and is conveniently located for the amenities of Holland Park and Notting Hill

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Double Reception Room › Large Eat In Kitchen * Four Bedrooms › Three Bathrooms › Front and Rear Gardens › Roof Terrace › Off Street Parking › EPC: £7,000,000, Freehold or £4,500 per week*

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Holland Park Avenue, W11

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A stunning, newly refurbished apartment with high ceilings and well-proportioned accommodation in a convenient location.

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This stunning apartment is situated on the raised ground floor of one of these elegant period buildings set back from Holland Park Avenue and backing onto Holland Park Tennis Club. Recently refurbished to an exceptionally high standard, the flat has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, large reception room with high ceilings and floor to ceiling bay window and a utility room. It is also conveniently located for Holland Park Tube Station.

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Matthew Legge T 020 7243 8398 matthew@anthony-sharp.com

Raised Ground Floor › Two Bedrooms › Two Bathrooms › Wood Floors › Utility Room › EPC: E £1,795,000 Leasehold

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A well-located family house offering stylish contemporary accommodation and a delightful south-facing garden.

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A rare low built house ( 3 floors only ) with a wonderful south facing garden situated just off Princedale Road. The property is conveniently located for all the local shopping and transport facilities of Holland Park Avenue and is presented in excellent decorative condition throughout. Main features include family kitchen/breakfast room leading directly onto the rear garden and principal bedroom and bathroom situated over the entire top floor.

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Mike Spicer T 020 7243 8398 mike@anthony-sharp.com

Low Built › South Facing Garden › Excellent Condition › Terrace › Quiet Location › Close to Central Line › EPC: E £2,950,000 Freehold

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Holland Park Avenue W11

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A very special penthouse apartment, offering light and spacious lateral accommodation, in a highly convenient location.

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An exceptional third floor penthouse apartment measuring approximately 1000 sq. ft., the property offers lateral accommodation including an impressive double reception room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and luxurious bathroom. The apartment is quietly positioned, being set back from Holland Park Avenue, and is conveniently located for Holland Park underground station. Holland Park and Westfield are also close.

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Anthony M Sharp T 020 7243 8398 anthonysharp@anthony-sharp.com

Penthouse Apartment › Two Bedrooms › Beautifully Presented › Holland Park Tube Station › Pleasant Avenue Views › EPC: E £1,750,000 Leasehold

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Clarendon Road, W11 £9,000 per week*

A fantastic family house, with direct access to a superb communal garden, in Holland Park. The property has been extensively refurbished to a high standard and now offers exceptional living space.

Entrance Hall › Study › Double Drawing Room › Large Eat-in Kitchen › Master Bedroom Suite › Four Double Bedrooms › Two Bathrooms › Separate Apartment › Off-Street parking › EPC: F

*All tenancies will incur a set-up fee of £420 (incl. VAT) and, should the tenancy renew, a further renewal fee of £120 (incl. VAT) on each occasion

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Clarendon Works, W11, £6,500 per week* An unusual studio style house converted from an original Brick Works factory, into a stylish Manhattan - style home in Notting Hill. This stunning property is arranged over five floors and offers contemporary living space at its best!

A spacious family apartment occupying the entire second floor of this period villa on Holland Park. The property has been refurbished in a contemporary style and now boasts a large double reception room with dining area ideal for entertaining.

Reception Room › Eat-in kitchen › Garage › Cinema › Gym › Four Double Bedrooms › Three Bathrooms › Terrace › EPC: D

Double Reception › Dining Room › Kitchen › Four Double Bedrooms › Three Bathrooms › EPC: E

Dawson Place, W2, £1,250 per week*

Kensington Park Road, W11, £1,100 per week* A delightful two bedroom house in this desirable area of Notting Hill. The house has just undergone a complete refurbishment and benefits from spacious rooms and lots of natural light.

A stunning three bedroom penthouse apartment with a south facing roof terrace in a prime location. The property offers light and spacious contemporary accommodation including an impressive open plan reception with eat-in kitchen.

Reception › Open Plan Kitchen › Two Double Bedrooms › Single Bedroom/Study › Two Bathrooms › Terrace › EPC Rating: C

Holland Park, W11, £2,000 per week*

Reception › Kitchen › Two Double Bedrooms › Two Bathrooms › Cloakroom › Good Storage › EPC:D

*All tenancies will incur a set-up fee of £420 (incl. VAT) and, should the tenancy renew, a further renewal fee of £120 (incl. VAT) on each occasion

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CADOGAN GARDENS  SW3

£5,000

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his is a newly refurbished period T apartment constructed over two floors in a stunning building. Located within easy reach of Sloane Square and the King’s Road, the apartment of approximately 2269 sq ft comprises entrance hall, drawing room, kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, second double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and roof terrace, a further two double bedrooms and guest shower room. The apartment is a very short walk from Sloane Square underground station and all the local amenities of Knightsbridge. u  Beauchamp Estates 020 7499 7722; beauchamp.co.uk

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EXETER ROAD  NW2

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his stunning five bedroom detached red brick property is situated in the heart of the Mapesbury Conservation Area and combines original period grandeur with state of the art contemporary style.

Benefitting from lateral style accommodation, the ground floor consists of a fabulous open plan reception room/dining room and exceptional fitted kitchen. Features include: video entry phone, oak flooring, cloakroom, a large loft with pull-down ladder, extra storage areas and floor-to-ceiling windows in the reception rooms. There is a magnificent South-West rear garden with raised decked area, laid to lawn and summer house.  Camerons Stiff, Willesden Lane, 020 8459 1133

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KESLAKE ROAD  NW6

£2,250,000

his newly refurbished, end of terrace house provides four bedrooms, two bathrooms, double reception room, open plan kitchen/ dining room and a garden. The house is arranged over three floors with two bathrooms, one of which is en suite. The ground floor offers high ceilings and very good proportions with a light filled hallway. The contemporary kitchen/dining room provides green views out onto the 60ft garden. The fourth bedroomon is on the top floor and has an en suite and storage in the eaves.  Knight Frank, Queen’s Park 020 3815 3020; knightfrank.com

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KILDARE GARDENS  W2

£5,650,000

beautifully renovated four bedroom mid-terrace period house. Set on the west side of the garden square, it benefits from plenty of light, a front and back garden, and a roof terrace. At the back of the house there is a glass ceiling bringing plenty of light into the room and stairs leading down to the garden. The lower ground, with its own entrance is home to an en-suite bedroom and a small reception leading onto the garden. It would make for an ideal guest suite or self-contained flat.  Chestertons, Notting Hill 020 3040 8585; chestertons.com

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stunning four bedroom four A bathroom penthouse apartment in this brand new and exclusive development in the heart of London's increasingly popular Marylebone. The Chilterns offer a standard of living that is second to none and has been designed and furnished to the highest of standards. Each resident has access to a private sauna, spa, gym, cinema and for the wine connoisseur, there is the opportunity to own a temperature controlled cellar.

Available in late September, viewings can be conducted in the show room. ◆  Harrods Estates, 020 7225 6602 harrodsestates.com,

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WOODSFORD SQUARE Holland Park W14

A stunning, completely refurbished and internally rebuilt modern townhouse set over four floors.

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7471 9833 gareth.jones@carterjonas.co.uk

2 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms • Kitchen • Patio garden EPC rating D

Guide price £3,650,000

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ASHCHURCH LODGE Ashchurch Terrace W12

Ashchurch Lodge is one of the most important villas in the Ravenscourt and Starch Green conservation area. This end of terrace house has a spectacularly large garden along with generous gated parking.

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7471 9833 gareth.jones@carterjonas.co.uk

3 reception rooms • 7 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Kitchen/dining room Studio apartment • Artist’s studio Large garden • EPC rating E

Guide price £4,950,000

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Additionally, there is a fantastic roof terrace with far reaching views. EPC Rating: C. UNFURNISHED

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HOLLYWOOD ROAD, CHELSEA, SW10 An impressive and immaculately presented house situated on The Beach area of the Fulham Road. The house comprises of a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, three further bedrooms, two additional bathrooms, a fabulous reception room on the ground floor with a conservatory area leading to a pretty private garden. On the lower ground floor is a versatile arrangement of reception room, dining room and modern kitchen. There is also a separate utility room and a study room. EPC Rating: E. UNFURNISHED

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JULIET WHITE Sales Manager Askew Road, Finlay Brewer Photography

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f I seem familiar to some of you it may be from my appearance in Take That’s Babe video or, indeed, from the time I was spotted by a photographer on the King’s Road and persuaded to star on the front cover of Hair magazine as a Princess Diana-alike, pearl earrings and all. Not as easy as you might think for a committed punk! However, in reality, it is more likely that you have seen me trundling around on my bike or in the park with my gorgeous dogs, Lady and Red. I started my working life at Benton & Bowles before moving to Imagicians, where I actually did some work including working with Michael Aspel and the prepolitically aware John Stapleton on the SAS TV campaigns. I left to become a freelance video producer and got paid (well paid!) to travel the world and have fun (lots of fun!). I got married, had three fantastic kids and discovered Sri Lanka, which I loved so much I upped sticks and opened a B&B there. This idyllic existence came to an end when the tsunami hit. For the first time in five years, I had decided to spend Christmas in the UK. Had I not, there is a very large chance that my family and I would no

IF SHOPS REFLECT AN AREA, ASKEW ROAD IS FULL OF PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE!

longer be here. To this day I feel very connected to this tragedy as whilst I lived, many friends of mine did not.

Returning to live in the UK, I moved to Devon and bought and sold properties around Totnes until a local agent asked if I would consider coming to work for them… and so my path to Finlay Brewer began. My kids wanted to be in London, I wanted to be with them, and it wasn’t long before I joined Finlay Brewer to work in their newly opened Askew Road branch. Living just off the Askew Road, I already knew the area inside out including plenty of the people and, loving the fact that Finlay Brewer is all about being local, independent and deeply involved with the community, I was delighted to become a member of the team.

Over the last two and a half years property prices around the Askew Road have superseded

expectation; some houses have doubled in price.

The popularity of the area is echoed in the types of shops that are opening including Cocktail and J W Beeton which sit well alongside other established independents such as The Ginger Pig and Askew Wine. If shops reflect an area, Askew Road is full of people who love the finer things in life! W12 as a whole continues to flourish. Westfield is doubling in size (at last we are going to have a John Lewis), Soho House is opening a club at the old BBC TV centre, the opening of Crossrail is high on the buying agenda and investment in the area is plain to see (if noisy and dusty at times!).

The connections you make in this job are amazing (I recently had an applicant who it transpired had sold her house to my parents in Sussex). Buying a property can be an extraordinarily emotional experience and sometimes my role can be as much about listening to our clients’ worries and anxieties as the facts of the property deal.

I feel very lucky to have found Finlay Brewer. My eccentricities coupled with my desire to make the sales process as positive as possible is a good fit with the ideals of this interesting and dedicated company. u

FINLAY BREWER • 020 8749 7719 • finlaybrewer.co.uk

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EPC - D

Willesden Lane, NW2

£2,950,000 Freehold

UNIQUE home offering outstanding accommodation in a

• 5 bedroom Victorian property with master suite

property that has been bespoked by the current vendors. Set

• Large open plan kitchen, bar & family area

back from the road via electronic gates with 4540 sq ft of living

• Stunning glass room onto garden, gym

space spread out over 3 floors. Great position. Viewing a must!

• OSP, beautiful secluded 112 ft garden

EPC - D

The Avenue, NW6

£2,850,000 Freehold

Sophisticated & stylishly refurbished linked-detached house

• 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 of which en-suite)

laid out over a spacious 3843 sq ft of lateral living space &

• 2 reception rooms, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room

boasting a prime position overlooking Tiverton Green. No

• Italian designed "Pedini" kitchen, water softener

expense has been spared. Fabulous family home!

• 115ft south facing garden, decking, summerhouse & OSP

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EPC - E

Brondesbury Park, NW2

£2,395,000 Freehold

A stunning semi-detached house spanning over 4500 sq ft

• 7 bedrooms with en-suites, 2 reception rooms

offering an abundance of lateral living space & situated in the

• Grand entrance hall with parquet flooring

heart of Brondebsury Park close to transport & amenities. No

• Superb kitchen/family room, study onto garden

Upper Chain.

• Private driveway, garage, large patio & 77 ft rear garden

EPC - G

Manor House Drive, NW6

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£2,350,000 Freehold

Substantial detached property offering just under 2500 sq ft

• 4 bedrooms including master en-suite & walk in wardrobe

of lateral living space situated in prestigious cul-de-sac in the

• 3 good sized reception rooms, study

heart of Brondesbury Park in a quiet tree lined residential road.

• Front garden, OSP & mature 60ft rear garden

Viewing highly recommended.

• Close to local transport into London

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EPC - E

Exeter Road, NW2

£2,350,000 Freehold

Situated within the heart of the Mapesbury Conservation Area

• 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms

is this stunning detached red brick property combining period

• Lateral style living accommodation

grandeur with state of the art contemporary style in an enviable

• Open plan reception room/kitchen

position totalling 2542 sq ft. Immediate possession.

• Magnificent garden, decking & summerhouse

EPC - E

Teignmouth Road, NW2

£2,250,000 Freehold

Situated within the prime residential road in the Mapesbury

• 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms

Conservation Area is this semi detached family home offering

• LGF utility room & reception room

plenty of lateral living space of 3723 sq ft (including

• 70ft rear garden, garage & drive for 4 cars

unconverted LGF). Close to Mapesbury Dell & transport.

• TFF separate side access for use for au-pair

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Alverstone Road, NW2

£1,999,950 Freehold

Superb opportunity to purchase this extremely spacious semi-

• 6 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms

detached 1930s house set over 2692 sq ft in quiet road in the

• Lots of original features including parquet flooring

heart of Brondesbury Park. In need of complete refurbishment.

• Kitchen & dining room

Great schools & transport facilities.

• Garage with driveway parking for 3 cars

EPC - D

Henson Road, NW10

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£1,395,000 Freehold

Imposing semi-detached family home, providing 1955 sq ft of

• 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms

living space on two floors in this cul-de-sac just off Anson

• Fully fitted kitchen onto garden

Road a few minutes from the open spaces of Gladstone Park

• Parquet flooring, fireplace

& the lively Walm Lane. Close to transport.

• 57 ft rear garden, garage, OSP for 3 cars

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THE AVENUE, NW6

£3,350,000 Freehold

Outstanding example of an excellent contemporary style refurbishment is this fabulous 5 bedroom family home combined with an exquisite eye for detail, laid out over a sumptuous 3279 sq ft of lateral living space arranged over 3 floors. Enviably located close to Queens Park & Salusbury Road.

• Semi-detached property • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 3279 sq ft • Off street parking

EPC - D

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KEMPE ROAD, NW6

£2,250,000 Freehold

Beautifully presented 4 bedroom/3 bathroom mid terrace period house situated in a prime location in Queens Park, lovingly refurbished throughout, boasting 28 ft double reception room, guest cloakroom and utility room, open plan kitchen/diner, 40 ft south facing garden & en-suite facilities to two bedrooms.

• Spanning over 1809 sq ft • Wood floors • Close to the amenities of Salusbury Road • Underfloor heating

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EPC - E

CARLISLE ROAD, NW6

£1,875,000 Freehold

A charming, well presented 3 bedroom mid terraced period house enviably positioned in Queens Park boasting 2 reception rooms, 25 ft kitchen/diner opening onto a 35 ft rear garden, family bathroom & WC. Carlisle Road is a lovely road close to all the amenities of Salusbury Road.

• Offered chain free • 1388 sq ft • Sunny rear garden • Viewing highly recommended

EPC - E

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TENNYSON ROAD, NW6

£1,399,999 Freehold

Positioned just moments away from the bustling Salusbury Road is this beautiful 5 bedroom mid terrace period house offering 36 ft double reception room, spacious kitchen/ diner, family bathroom & guest cloakroom, 26 ft rear garden, en-suite bathroom to master bedroom.

• 1422 sq ft • Open plan kitchen/diner • No chain • Excellent transport links

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BRONDESBURY VILLAS, NW6

£820,000 Share of Freehold

Situated on the highly sought after Brondesbury Villas is this unique architect-designed garden flat, providing 855 sq ft of accommodation with open plan living area, 2 bedrooms, store room and a wonderful landscaped garden. Excellent position close to shops & restaurants.

• Combining period & modern features • Own entrance • 42 ft rear garden • Close to transports

EPC - D

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HANOVER ROAD, NW10

£715,000 Leasehold

A delightful 2 double bedroom split level apartment set on the first and attic floor of this conversion, benefiting from a 15 ft modern kitchen diner, 17 ft sunny reception room, contemporary bathroom/WC and plenty of storage space. Enviably positioned close to Chamberlayne Road with its array of restaurants and cafes.

• Offering 940 sq ft of accommodation • Period features • Timber framed double glazed windows • Potential for roof back extension (STPP)

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BRONDESBURY VILLAS, NW6

£625,000 Share of Freehold

Situated on the raised ground floor of this 4 storey double fronted period house is this bright & spacious 2 double bedroom apartment boasting modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, some period features and a share of freehold. Excellent transport links available via Kilburn & Queens Park Stations.

• 615 sq ft • Well-presented throughout • Close to shops & restaurants • Modern features

EPC - E

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KEMPE ROAD, NW6

£1,300 pw + Fees

A beautiful 4 bedroom house in one of the area's premier roads, benefitting from large double reception room & extended kitchen/diner with doors onto a private mature garden. Situated just moments away to the open spaces of Queens Park and local transport via Queens Park & Kensal Rise Stations (Bakerloo/Overground).

• Available end of August 2015 • Offered unfurnished • 4 beds & 2 baths • Great location

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Then known as Reg Dwight he hammered away at the ivories in his family’s three-bedroom home which is now on the market for £525,000. Some of the décor appears to be original including the kitchen and 1970s style carpets, so there’s a fair amount of updating to do. Current owner Bill Purcell said at one stage he would pocket up to £2,000 a year from film crews eager to capture images of Sir Elton’s former home.

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Agent Gibbs Gillespie describes it as perfect for a growing family seeking a home to put their own stamp on, located just a short walk from local schools, shopping and transport facilities. u Gibbs-Gillespie 020 8866 2777; gibbs-gillespie.co.uk

PEVSNER FOUNDED THE VICTORIAN SOCIETY AND LIVED HERE UNTIL 1983

eiress Christina Onassis H was notorious for her lavish lifestyle, turbulent personal life and the fact that her father - billionaire Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis married former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. From an early age Onassis had an international lifestyle and went to school in London. When her father died in 1975, leaving her more than $200m, she was 24, and owned this swanky three-bedroom flat on Reeves Mews in Mayfair. Now up for sale for £5.995m, it was built in 1720 and features a sizeable south-facing roof terrace. u Jackson-Stops 020 7664 6644; jackson-stops.co.uk

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A wonderful opportunity to purchase this unusually spacious six bedroom, three bathroom house set on a generous plot in a prime residential road. The property offers exceptionally generous and well balanced accommodation of over 3000sq ft which offers an incoming purchaser a fantastic opportunity to create a beautiful family home. To the rear there is a wonderful 111ft lawned rear garden. The property further benefits from being offered chain free. Viewing highly recommended.

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Portobello Road, W11 £2,950,000 Freehold

An extraordinary Freehold house which has been completely refurbished with an exemplary attention to detail by Obbard.The house oozes style and sophistication and provides fabulous living accommodation along with the rare benefit of a private west-facing roof terrace from which one can soak up the atmosphere of the world famous Portobello Road. EPC=C. Reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, WC and terrace. Joint Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 sam@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Stratford Road, W8 £2,150,000 Leasehold

Eynham Road, W12 £645,000 Leasehold

020 7937 9976 chloe@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

020 8960 0181 kaan@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

A spacious and bright, split-level maisonette located in the ever-popular 'Stratford Village'.The property benefits from its own private entrance, generous storage throughout and well-proportioned entertaining space.

EPC=E. Reception room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and a private parking space in front of the property. Sole Agents

A fantastic garden maisonette with its own private entrance forming part of a Victorian end-of-terrace house. Beautifully presented accommodation which benefits from original features including wooden floorboards and fireplaces. EPC=E. Reception room, kitchen/dining room, two double bedrooms, bathroom and private west-facing rear garden. Sole Agents

mountgrangeheritage.co.uk Bayswater 020 7402 0070

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Kensington 020 7937 9976

North Kensington 020 8960 0181

Notting Hill 020 7221 2277

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Clifton Road, W9 £1,099,950 Freehold

Bright and airy two double bedroom duplex flat set on the upper floors of this converted period building in the heart of Little Venice with the added benefit of planning consent to create a roof terrace. Clifton Road is ideally located for the local boutiques and restaurants as well as being moments from Warwick Avenue Underground Station (Bakerloo Line). EPC=D. Reception room, open plan kitchen, two double bedrooms, en-suite bathroom and shower room. Sole Agents

020 8960 0181 kaan@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Logan Mews, W8 £3,195,000 Freehold

Cornwall Cres, W11 £850,000 Share of Freehold

020 7937 9976 chloe@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

020 7221 2277 sam@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Located on a private, cobbled mews this low-built freehold house boasts charm and style.The property offers generous entertaining space, wonderful natural light and a high quality finish throughout. EPC=D. Reception/dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, shower room, utility room, roof terrace and private parking. Joint Sole Agents

A beautifully refurbished one bedroom property with its own private entrance and garden.The reception/kitchen has a conservatory style glass roof allowing wonderful natural light and leading directly into the garden making it ideal for entertaining in the summer. EPC=C. Reception room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, WC and garden. Joint Sole Agents

mountgrangeheritage.co.uk Bayswater 020 7402 0070

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Kensington 020 7937 9976

North Kensington 020 8960 0181

Notting Hill 020 7221 2277

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Alma Terrace, W8 £5,900 per week Fees Apply

A magnificent family house in the heart of Kensington which has been redesigned to optimise space and light throughout.The house offers superb entertaining space including a cinema room as well as generous family living accommodation. EPC=D. Drawing room, dining room, cinema room, family room, kitchen, master suite, study, five further bedrooms, office, dressing room, utility room, garden and roof terrace. Furnished or Unfurnished.

020 7221 2277 neha@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

St Helens Gardens, W10 £895 per week Fees Apply

Chesterton Road, W10 £475 per week Fees Apply

020 7221 2277 abigail@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

020 7221 2277 petra@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Super stylish maisonette tucked away behind the boutiques and shops on St Helens Gardens with very private entrance, excellent light and stunning west-facing terraced garden. EPC=C. Reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and terraced garden. Furnished or Unfurnished. Sole Agents

On the raised ground floor of a handsome period property this lovely flat has high ceilings, smart hardwood flooring and simple, stylish interior. Well positioned for easy access to the tube and fantastic array of shops and restaurants in nearby Portobello and trendy Golborne Road. EPC=D. Reception room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Furnished.

mountgrangeheritage.co.uk Bayswater 020 7402 0070

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Kensington 020 7937 9976

North Kensington 020 8960 0181

Notting Hill 020 7221 2277

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Dukes Lane, W8 £2,500 per week Fees Apply

A deceptively spacious house tucked away on this quiet street just off Kensington Church Street.The location offers easy access to an extensive array of shops, restaurants and transport facilities and Kensington Gardens is just a short stroll away.The property also benefits from a garage and patio garden. EPC=E.Two reception rooms, kitchen, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, garage and patio garden. Furnished. Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 abigail@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Elvaston Place, SW7 £1,400 per week Fees Apply

Adam & Eve Mews, W8 £1,650 per week Fees Apply

020 7221 2277 petra@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

020 7221 2277 joel@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

A stylish fourth floor flat (with lift) boasting very pretty, open views and plenty of natural light. Elvaston Place is perfectly placed for Imperial College and the Royal Albert Hall, the variety of shops and restaurants on Gloucester Road and the open spaces of Kensington Gardens. EPC=C. Reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Furnished.

A very special house that has been designed with style, comfort and practical living in mind. A galleried landing creates a fantastic study area and the glass roof allows floods of natural light down the spiral staircase into the reception room. EPC=D.Two reception rooms, kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private patio and roof terrace. Furnished.

mountgrangeheritage.co.uk Bayswater 020 7402 0070

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North Kensington 020 8960 0181

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PROPERTY ROUND UP The inside scoop in your area

SMITH TERRACE, SW3: £5,295,00

HOUSE HUNTING

MOST SATISFYING TRANSACTION I’VE HAD:

I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE:

A house in St. Leonard’s Terrace nearly 15 years ago, which sold for what was then a record price. I regularly see the buyers, who love living there, and the price paid has long been forgotten!

A property with a basement where a dancefloor rises out of a swimming pool… space efficient, and slightly James Bond!

MOST INTERESTING PROPERTY I’VE BEEN INVOLVED WITH:

ROBERT GREEN Director

John D Wood & Co., Chelsea

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A difficult choice as Chelsea has so much history. Probably a studio used by Whistler and Sargent, which was subsequently the site of portrait sittings for Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher.

HOW HAS THE LOCAL MARKET CHANGED RECENTLY?

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he property buzz has been palpable in this politically charged year. Since May, the local market has been dominated by summer recordbreaking figures as a result of renewed confidence.

The upcoming completion of Crossrail, and the new developments that have

FINEST PROPERTY SHOWCASE:

Smith Terrace, SW3: £5,295,000. A beautiful three bedroom home on Smith Terrace which has been fully modernised and extended to an exceptional standard, with a cinema room in the basement. u

 John D Wood & Co., Chelsea 020 7352 1484; johndwood.co.uk

gathered pace in time for its completion, has prompted a wave of investment and price increases in Bayswater, Paddington and Queensway prices are expected to increase by 37% in Paddington by 2020.

The number of new developments has attracted an influx of city professionals and families into places like Notting Hill and Queensway, while large numbers of converted traditional Georgian and Victorian townhouses promote

luxurious, lateral living across the leafy Bayswater area.

The rising sterling and taxation changes have not deterred the stream of investment since May. A 41% increase in residential construction activity in 2014 has underlined the need for expansion this year to maintain London’s international appeal. u

 Astons London 020 7262 2900; astonslondon.com

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Strutt & Parker, Chelsea

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resenting the first edition of LISTED, Bective’s brand new lifestyle guide to where to eat, what to buy and where to live in west and central London. Pick up your copy from one of our five offices now!

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LESSONS LEARNED IN LETTINGS

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recent let was all about a poodle called Gucci. The property was an apartment on Kensington High Street. The landlord approached us and we instantly had a client in mind. She was unable to find a property as landlords wouldn’t accept her with her poodle. We convinced the landlord that renting to a dog owner wasn’t a problem but the viewing was still unusual. You

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see, Gucci had to like the apartment too. Thankfully, after sniffing around, he decided that it met with his approval. We requested an eight week deposit (rather than six) and the landlord was delighted as the tenant wanted to bring her own furnishings, saving him money. Landlord, tenant and Gucci are very happy!

How long have you been in this area?

Four years What is your ethos?

I aim to make business relationships that last a lifetime. This means always giving the right advice even if it is not what the client wants to hear at the time.

FERNSHAW ROAD, SW10

SMITH TERRACE, SW3: £5,295,00

 Marc von Grundherr, Lettings Director, Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings 020 8600 0960, brlets.co.uk

FH raised £25,000 in aid of the Housing for Women charity. A team of over 70 KFH runners took part in the London Estate Agents 10k run organised by the charity on Sunday 7 June, running a route of ten kilometres around Regent’s Park.

To date, KFH has raised nearly £40,000 for Housing for Women. ◆

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What are your favourite properties right now?

I love our Fernshaw Road property (pictured) as it offers stunning design based around light and ceiling heights. I also really like Redcliffe Gardens (attached) which has classic proportions, a lovely finish and a sun drenched garden and roof terrace.

Market predictions?

The classic summer dip will not be as noticeable as usual; I see the autumn market being particularly strong as buyers return to the market following the election result. ◆

 Strutt & Parker, Chelsea 020 7373 1010; struttandparker.com

kfh.co.uk

SPOTLIGHT ON NW6 [ AVERAGE ASKING PRICE ]

£966,854

[ AVERAGE PROPERTY VALUE ]

£803,057

[ AVERAGE ASKING RENTS ]

£2,105

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A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON BUYING, RENTING AND SELLING HOMES.

LADBROKE GROVE, W10 £850,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD bedroom flat. An immaculately refurbished two bedroom flat situated on adbroke ro e. he property is located close by to the popular amenities of ortobello oad.

ST. LAWRENCE TERRACE, W10 OIE £600,000 LEASEHOLD 1 bedroom flat. A spacious period apartment bathed in natural light. Beautifully presented throughout with deep bay windows, tall ceilings and oak flooring.

NORTH KENSINGTON | 020 7792 5000 northkensington@winkworth.co.uk

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A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON BUYING, RENTING AND SELLING HOMES.

HORMEAD ROAD, W10 £800 PER WEEK This modern yet period flat boasts a tremendous amount of character and charm. ou have your own front entrance which leads on to the first floor where you have one bedroom and an en suite bathroom. eading to the second floor you are welcomed by an abundance of natural light from the grand windows and balcony overloo ing the beautiful canal. n the third floor you find yourself on the splendid roof terrace.

BASSETT ROAD, W10 £825 PER WEEK A stunning two double bedroom apartment on the raised ground floor of an immaculate corner building on Bassett Road. The main feature of the property is a stunning reception room with full height ceilings, original fireplace and large bay windows. As the building is larger than the average property on the street, the layout provides all rooms with plenty of natural light.

NORTH KENSINGTON | 020 7792 5000 northkensington@winkworth.co.uk

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PROPERTY / NEW TO THE MARKET

RANELAGH GARDENS  SW6

£2,300,000

beautifully presented and immaculately refurbished fourbedroom flat on the second floor of this prestigious mansion block. Due to its ideal corner position and direct river frontage, it offers far-reaching views of the river from all of its principal rooms and benefits from generous living space and plenty of light throughout.

Rivermead Court is situated next to the Hurlingham Club on Ranelagh Gardens. It benefits from three bathrooms, 24 hour porterage, beautiful communal gardens u  John D Wood & Co Fulham, 020 773 14223; johndwood.co.uk

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WESTBOURNE HOUSE  W2

£1,360,000

the redevelopment of Queensway and Whiteleys – London’s iconic first department store – is set to further evolve Westbourne Grove. Westbourne House offers an in-house concierge and is located just minutes away from the underground. u  Alchemi Group 0207 499 3881; westbournehousew2.com

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esigned by awardwinning architects Stiff + Trevillion, Westbourne House is a new collection of 20 contemporary lateral apartments, including a magnificent split-level penthouse. Each spacious one, two or three bedroom apartment features floor-toceiling windows and bespoke finishes. Once celebrated as “the Bond Street of the West”,

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fireplace, a modern kitchen, master bedroom with built in wardrobes, a further double bedroom, a family bathroom, utility room, an additional WC and a pretty south-facing garden. u  Featherstone Leigh, West Kensington, 020 7381 0319; featherstoneleigh.co.ukw

 W14

£925,000

erham Road is a stylish two bedroom, P double fronted garden apartment located in highly desirable West Kensington.

The property has a large reception room with a feature

THE REDEVELOPMENT OF QUEENSWAY AND WHITELEYS IS SET TO FURTHER EVOLVE WESTBOURNE GROVE

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Riverside living at its best

Flats to rent at Fulham Reach starting at £475 per week

1 Beds from £525 pw

n Pool, Gym, 24hr Concierge, Air-conditioning n 3 minute walk to Hammersmith Tube (District, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines) 2 Beds from £750 pw

Call us now on 020 8528 4110 or email fr@brlets.co.uk or visit www.brlets.co.uk Unit C, Distillery Wharf, Chancellors Road, London W6 9GX London offices: Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing | Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith Hampstead | Highgate | Hyde Park | Kensington | Knightsbridge | Wapping International: Dubai | Hong Kong | India | Malaysia | Singapore

Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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On-site letttings office at Fulham Reach

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Westminster

ÂŁ950 pw Furnished

3 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Porter | Amenities & Tube Nearby | EPC - C | Joint Sole Agents Knightsbridge 020 3302 7174 knight@brlets.co.uk

Thirteen offices open six days a week Monday - Saturday Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing | Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead | Highgate | Hyde Park | Kensington | Knightsbridge | Wapping Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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To arrange a viewing or for more information call

020 7319 9783

Imperial Wharf

£425 pw Furnished

London’s Letting Agency

info@brlets.co.uk www.brlets.co.uk

Fulham Reach

£775 pw Furnished

Manhattan Studio | 1 Bathroom | Apartment Terrace | 24hr Concierge | EPC - B | Sole Agents Fulham 020 3503 0015 iw@brlets.co.uk

2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Patio | 24hr Concierge | Gym | EPC - B | Sole Agents Hammersmith 020 8528 4110 fr@brlets.co.uk

West Kensington

Hyde Park Borders

£1,700 pw Furnished

2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Balcony | Porter | Parking | Lift | Gym | EPC - B Kensington 020 3302 5674 kens@brlets.co.uk

£3,250 pw Furn/Unfurnished

5 Bedrooms | Double Reception | 2 Bathrooms | House Private Garden | Amenities Nearby | Close To Tube | EPC - E Hyde Park 020 3417 3703 hyde@brlets.co.uk

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Mayfair

ÂŁ1,200 pw Furnished

3 Bedrooms | Reception | 3 Bathrooms | Apartment Close To Amenities | Tube Nearby | EPC - D Hyde Park 020 3417 3703 hyde@brlets.co.uk

Thirteen offices open six days a week Monday - Saturday Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing | Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead | Highgate | Hyde Park | Kensington | Knightsbridge | Wapping Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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To arrange a viewing or for more information call

020 7319 9783

Chelsea

£550 pw Furnished

London’s Letting Agency

info@brlets.co.uk www.brlets.co.uk

Fulham Reach

£575 pw Furnished

1 Bedroom | Reception | 1 Bathroom | Apartment Balcony | 24hr Concierge | Lift | EPC - B | Sole Agents Knightsbridge 020 3302 7174 knight@brlets.co.uk

1 Bedroom | Reception |1 Bathroom | Apartment Balcony | 24hr Concierge | Gym | EPC - B | Sole Agents Hammersmith 020 8528 4110 fr@brlets.co.uk

Imperial Wharf

West Kensington

£600 pw Unfurnished

2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Balcony | 24hr Concierge | Parking | EPC - B | Sole Agents Fulham 020 3503 0015 iw@brlets.co.uk

£800 pw Furnished

3 Bedrooms | Reception | 3 Bathrooms | Apartment Balcony | Porter | Parking | Gym | EPC - B | Sole Agents Kensington 020 3302 5674 kens@brlets.co.uk

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Imperial Wharf London SW6 Apartments to rent from £400 per week

n Premier riverside development adjacent to Chelsea Harbour n Vibrant location; shops, bars, gym and restaurants on your doorstep n Own train station plus water taxi service to the City (20 mins)

Manhattan Studios from £400 per week

2 Bed Apartments from £550 per week

Call us now on 020

3503 0015 or email iw@brlets.co.uk or visit www.brlets.co.uk 15 The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, London, SW6 2UB London offices: Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead | Highgate Hyde Park | Kensington | Knightsbridge | Wapping International: Dubai | Hong Kong | India | Malaysia | Singapore

Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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Convenient on-site office at 15 The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf (next to the Karen Hardy Dance studio)

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PROPERTY / ROUND UP

PROPERTY ROUND UP The inside scoop in your area NUMBER CRUNCHING

MOST EXPENSIVE SALES LAST MONTH AG E N T O N D E S I G N

FULHAM & CHELSEA FLAT:

PRINCES MEWS W2

£4,000,000

unique and incredibly stylish house of approximately 2,275 sq ft in a serene Notting Hill mews setting with the benefit of available access to a private communal garden square. This stunning property has undergone a thorough refurbishment programme and offers a dynamic mix of contemporary and traditional styles. Spectacular glass features contrast dramatically with exposed brickwork and vaulted ceilings

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which all combine to give this special house a wonderful feeling of space, light and luxury.

Highlights include master and guest suites, a dining room with illuminating stained glass window, spacious and voluminous reception areas, well-appointed kitchen and lots of natural light throughout.

Four bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms, two en suite shower rooms, reception room, dining room, entertainment/media room and kitchen. ◆ SPECTACULAR GLASS FEATURES CONTRAST DRAMATICALLY WITH EXPOSED BRICKWORK AND VAULTED CEILINGS

 Bective, Notting Hill 020 7221 4805; bective.co.uk

HOUSE:

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F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y

£50m £51,5m £16,75m £27,9m

E X P E RT A DV I C E

MICHAEL McHALE Sales Negotiator Strutt & Parker, Chelsea

WHICH PROPERTIES ARE MOST IN DEMAND RIGHT NOW?

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s always, one must look at the different price brackets in your area. In my area (SW3, 5, 7 and 10) properties of all types, up to about £700,000, are currently flying out of the door, as are two or three bedrooms under £1.2m, although these are becoming increasingly rare in RBKC. We have found that the majority of buyers in this price range are British and are happy with living in all types of buildings and on all floors. As the price

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HOUSE:

OLD BROMPTON ROAD  SW5

£850,000

his tastefully refurbished one bedroom top floor apartment offers open south-westerly views and has been refurbished using Venetian plaster in the living room.

Windows and skylights provide an abundance of natural light and the fully equipped kitchen leads through double French doors to a quiet, rear-facing terrace. With outside space at a premium in London, the terrace makes all the difference.

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 Laurie Kavanagh, Sales Manager at KFH, South Kensington, 020 3040 6370; kfh.co.uk

increases more of the buyers are from overseas (though often they have been UK residents for several years and are comfortable in the market). International buyers tend to prefer lateral spaces, with high ceilings and lots of light. Some countries have stigmas about living on the lower ground floor or being too high up in a building without a lift. To summarise, our most in demand properties at the higher levels are modernised, lateral, first floor flats in period buildings with good transport links. These features make them ideal for both homes and pied a terres. ◆

 Strutt & Parker, Chelsea 020 7373 1010; struttandparker.com

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With over 35 years’ experience in the London property market, and more than 50 branches across the Capital, we will draw on our existing London-wide network and local expertise to deliver the right result, whatever your requirements.

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Clareville Street, South Kensington, SW7 Guide price £6,500,000 South Kensington 020 3040 6370 southkensington.sales@kfh.co.uk

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A stunning four double bedroom house offering impressive, versatile and well arranged living accommodation with state of the art technology, air conditioning and underfloor heating. Situated on a quiet residential road close to transport links.

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Four double bedrooms Four bathrooms High quality kitchen 3,100 sq ft of living space Garage Close to transport links Freehold EPC rating B

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Bettridge Road, Parsons Green, SW6 £3,000,000 Fulham 020 7731 0051 fulham.sales@kfh.co.uk

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A beautiful interior designed five bedroom Edwardian house that has undergone an extensive refurbishment and offers four bathrooms, double reception room, games/cinema/library room and south facing garden.

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Five bedrooms Four bathrooms Kitchen/dining room Double reception room South facing garden Excellent transport links Freehold EPC rating C

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Westbourne Terrace, Bayswater, W2 £3,500,000 A beautiful three double bedroom, three bathroom flat set within a Victorian mansion. The property has been impressively designed to mirror a Hotel Presidential Suite concept.

Bayswater 020 7724 1222 bayswater.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Three double bedrooms Three bathrooms Bespoke heating Underfloor heating Home automation system Sun terrace Shared freehold EPC rating C

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St Helen’s Gardens, North Kensington, W10 £1,600,000 Holland Park 020 3542 2111 hollandpark.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Impressive two bedroom apartment with a stunning kitchen and a bright and airy reception room with bi-folding doors opening on to a wonderful 22 ft south west facing garden.

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Two double bedrooms Two modern bathrooms Stunning kitchen Light and airy reception room South west facing garden Utility room Leasehold EPC rating B

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Micklethwaite Road, Fulham, SW6 £2,925pcm Fulham 020 7736 6737 fulham.lettings@kfh.co.uk

Beautifully presented three double bedroom house with larger than average open plan kitchen/reception room and private garden. Located close to Fulham Broadway and transport links.

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Three double bedrooms Three bathrooms Open plan kitchen/reception Ample storage throughout Large private front and rear garden Close to local amenities Unfurnished

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Acklam Road, Holland Park, W10 £2,600pcm Holland Park 020 3542 2120 hollandpark.lettings@kfh.co.uk

Newly refurbished three bedroom, two bathroom property located moments away from Ladbroke Grove tube station and Portobello Road.

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Three bedrooms Two bathrooms Newly refurbished Balcony Close to transport links Moments from Portobello Road Furnished, part furnished or unfurnished

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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PROPERTY / PRICE COMPARISON NIGEL LEWIS

LONDON’S AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE IS EXPECTED TO GO OVER £500,000 SOON

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PRICE BANDS Where can you buy a house for £1m?

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not always one to believe everything estate agents tells me, I set out to do my own research.

One thing is for sure; London has seen aggressive price rises recently, and even the usually cautious Land Registry puts them at 10.9% this year. Also, the capital’s average house price, it says, is expected to go over the half a million pound mark soon.

So, to the research. There are currently 491 homes for sale at between £1m and £1.25 million in London and they’re distribution across the capital makes for interesting reading.

While anyone outside London might think up to £1.25m would buy

Greenwich

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you a palace anywhere in the UK, much of London is too expensive to include properties in this band.

Central London is a no-go zone that includes Chelsea plus many streets in Fulham and much of Shepherd’s Bush. Also, don’t bother in Paddington, Notting Hill, swathes of North London (the first one is to be found in Golders Green), Chalk Farm, Camden and even Wapping. u

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n estate agent recently told me that if you’re after a four-bedroom house not too far from central London on a smart street and with a garden then you’ll need a budget of £1m to £1.25m these days.

After a substantial pause to digest this information I asked her which patch of London she covered and, perhaps more surprisingly, the answer was South West London – surely not?

Several phone calls to other agents across London confirmed her statement to be correct. But, as I’m

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The answer is, anywhere outside the triangle of central London.

This runs south of the river from Greenwich to East Sheen before running north across the river up to Hampstead and then back down through Islington before returning to Greenwich. Anywhere inside this triangle is pretty much bereft of four-bedroom houses at this price – unless you count the occasional ex-council house that pops up.

And if you’re looking for the greatest choice then you might want to talk to my agent in SW London – because 176 of the homes in this price band are in this part of London, or 35% of the total – so it won’t be long before south of the river catches up with its northern neighbour. u

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PICASSO BUILDING

 Bevington Road, W10

£415

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n amazing two bedroom property just A off Portobello Road.

This modern apartment is immaculately finished throughout and boasts three separate balconies. The property comprises one double and one single bedroom, with two bathrooms (one en suite). It has a spacious reception room and an eat-in kitchen with all modern appliances. The perfect flat for entertaining guests while enjoying the vast amount of natural light that beams through each room. The location means you have easy access to transport and the shops, bars and restaurants of Portobello Road. u  Winkworth North Kensington, 020 7792 5000; winkworth.co.uk

UPPER CHEYNE ROW  SW3

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his furnished one bedroom, one bathroom apartment is set back from the road with its own private driveway. With double height ceilings and wonderfully large windows, this split-level studio offers bright and spacious

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accommodation. The property has just been refurbished to a very high standard with an open-plan kitchen, living area, and stairs leading to a well-proportioned double bedroom. u  Strutt & Parker Chelsea, 020 3468 6981; struttandparker.com

OAKWOOD COURT  W14

£1,950 Per Week

substantial newly decorated fourth floor apartment within an extremely popular Edwardian portered mansion block (with a lift) in the heart of Holland

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Park. Boasting original wood floor and high ceilings throughout, large entertaining spaces, eat-in kitchen, ample storage rooms and private balcony to the reception room. The property comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms (one en

suite), two reception rooms, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility room, dressing room, balcony, lift, porter, and communal gardens. u  Bective Leslie Marsh Kensington, 020 7795 4288; bective.co.uk

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Established 1897

THE BELVEDERE, Chelsea Harbour SW10 This stunning Penthouse apartment (approximately 4,780 sq. ft.) in The Belvedere lies within the private marina of Chelsea Harbour. The apartment is situated on the 18th, 19th and 20th floors (with internal lift) and provides outstanding entertaining spaces, with one of the reception rooms offering double height ceilings which flood the room with natural light. The apartment offers impressive 360 degree views of the River Thames and London. In addition there are four bedrooms (all ensuite), multiple terraces to take in the views, three underground parking spaces, and 24-hour concierge and security. Facilities at The marina include a 5 star hotel, gym , spa and restaurant. The mainline station at Imperial Wharf (0.1 miles) provides direct links to Clapham Junction, Shepherds Bush (for the Central line and Westfield shopping centre) and West Brompton (District line). There is also a River bus service at Chelsea Harbour Pier. EPC rating C. Leasehold: approximately 97 years remaining Guide price: ÂŁ9,999,999 020 7225 6700 mark.greenway@harrodsestates.com

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Established 1897

LAMONT ROAD, Chelsea SW10 A charming, perfectly proportioned family townhouse of approximately 2,153 sq ft situated between the Kings Road and Fulham Road in this quiet residential area. The accommodation comprises a formal reception / dining room, a large open-plan kitchen leading to family room, conservatory style dining room, a study, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, second double bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms, family bathroom, a utility room, guest cloakroom patio garden and vaults storage. Lamont Road is well-located for the shops, restaurants and amenities that Chelsea has to offer. EPC rating E. Price per week: £2,395 Plus Property Fees: £180 Admin & £228 Checkout.

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Established 1897

ADDISLAND COURT, Kensington W14 A spacious and well-proportioned three bedroom lateral apartment (approximately 1,402 sq ft/130 sq m) presented in a very good order throughout, with lift access and porterage in this well-maintained building, moments from Holland Park. The accommodation comprises a large reception room, three double bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, a kitchen, west-facing balcony, two storage rooms in the basement and off-street parking for one car.

Addisland Court is situated close to Holland Park itself and to the shops, cafes, restaurants and excellent transport links that Holland Park Avenue and the surrounding area have to offer. EPC rating D. Leasehold: approximately 979 years remaining Guide price: ÂŁ2,300,000 020 3650 4600 nicholas.shaw@harrodsestates.com

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Established 1897

PEMBRIDGE VILLAS, London W11 Located next to the big brands, boutiques and cafes of Westbourne Grove and Portobello Road this immaculately presented two bedroom period conversion has recently been fully-refurbished to a very high standard. The property is designed in a classic but contemporary fashion with wood flooring throughout. There is a large, stylish reception room which leads onto a separate dining area, equipped with drinks cabinet, wine cooler and six-seater table. The master bedroom has a well-designed walk-in wardrobe and there is a good size second double bedroom. The modern bathroom has a freestanding bath and integrated shower. The fully fitted kitchen is perfectly designed with lots of storage, an American style fridge freezer, large gas cooker and there is a separate utility room with washer and dryer. The kitchen and master bedroom both lead onto a beautiful private garden. EPC rating F. Price per week: £1,100 Plus Property Fees: £180 Admin & £190 Checkout.

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