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here’s bunting all over Golborne Road and Portobello, a string of union jacks on St Stephen’s Church and people have finally emerged from their winter hideaways. All over Notting Hill, folk have installed chairs on their doorsteps and are enjoying the view, holding impromptu yard sales of discarded tat and feeling generally summer-like. At Absolutely, we are looking forward to the jubilee street party in Clarendon Cross, hosted by Julie’s, and enjoying the sense of neighbourliness brought about by purchasing someone else’s outgrown toys, unloved teapots or abandoned vinyl. You could feel the local love when our own Lisa Davis joined Powervibe to run Hyde Park’s Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research. The fitness studio’s Westbourne Park Road fashion designer neighbour Ray Harris customised the outsize t-shirts (emblazoned with Absolutely and Powervibe, of course) by slimming them down, lowering the necklines and snipping off the sleeves, vastly improving the look. The team raised over £1,500, impressively, so well done to all of them.

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We absolutely can’t wait for Paradise’s summer ball, which is a joint venture this year with our very own selves at Absolutely, and promises to be west London’s finest summer time extravaganza. Sounds come courtesy of the lovely DJ Yasmin and masterful cocktails according to Paradise’s usual high standards. theparadise.co.uk

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Absolutely LOVE STELLA AND DOT Forget tupperware and visit one of Michelle Allen’s fabulous Stella and Dot jewellery trunk parties. The ladies of Notting Hill are all aflutter for the vast range of accessories that range from serious fine pieces to cheap and cheerful fun stuff, like this fabulous bee brooch, £24. You don’t have to wait for an invite now that you can buy online at stellaanddot.co.uk

FASHION STAMP Even the post office is a fan of Celia Birtwell’s gorgeous prints. This month Royal Mail is celebrating British design with a set of stamps brandishing UK fashion heroes. There’s Celia and Ossie, of course (pictured) as well as Vivienne Westwood, Tommy Nutter, Zandra Rhodes, Alexandra McQueen and others in a fabulous set of ten – and they’re even available as a framed souvenir special. royalmail.com/fashion

DOGS AT DEBUT London-based Swedish artist Agnetha Sjögren’s delightful dog sculptures were shortlisted for the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition and are selling all over the world. Each one even comes with a personalised collar and mini passport, making them the ultimate lowmaintenance pets. Pictured is Queenie, selling for £2,950 at Westbourne Grove’s Debut Contemporary Art. debutcontemporary.com

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MADE IN HEAVEN The Portobello is a high-rise, cropped leg jean that creates a ‘gawky elegance’ look inspired, apparently, by girls in Portobello Market. And handily, they’re stocked at the lovely Merchant Archive in Kensington Park Road. £190, mih-jeans.com

GLASS ART Absolutely loves anything in glass, and everything at Vessel – including the current show of Glass Couture by Jeremy MaxwellWintrebert. These elaborate filligree pieces are spontaneous, free and explosive, and have, we feel, an underwater look to them. vesselgallery.com

STORE GUIDE The third edition of the lovely and informative Independent London Store Guide is out, championing all our favourite local shops. independentlondon.com

DIAMONDS AND PEARLS These exquisite chocolates are Melt’s darling contribution to the Jubilee. Miniature dark or white chocolate crowns are encrusted with edible diamonds and pearls to create a right royal delight. A box of eight costs £18 and they’re all hand-made in the Ledbury Road kitchen; try the hot chocolate when you’re there. meltchocolates.com

COUVERTURE CROCKERY Launching exclusively at Kensington Park Road’s emporium of covetable goodies, Couverture, this month is luxury chinaware label House of Rym with its charming mix of ancient Tunisian print and contemporary Scandinavian design. We are loving this leafy teapot, £59. couvertureandthegarbstore.com

SHE’S ELECTRIC We are loving this handbag by Amelia Powers which – though pricey at just over £2,000 – is entirely hand crafted in the UK. Amelia built her client base through selling vintage bags on Portobello Road, and she’s still based in W10. The range includes the Bond, the Ritz and the Manhatten, but of course, our favourite is the Electric, pictured. ameliapowers.com

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Laura Bailey Absolutely catches up with Notting Hill’s most beautiful supermodel

What’s your favourite way to spend a weekend? Playtime with the kids. Park life.

A giant picnic. Maybe a museum or a movie.

And a meal with friends in the evening, ideally outside on a summer’s evening.

And your favourite meal?A real treat is an Italian feast with friends in the garden at the River Cafe. I also love Moro and Pizza East Portobello.

What are your favourite local independent shops?

In my neighbourhood, I love Still on Lancaster Road for one-of a-kind treasures and Rellik is my vintage mecca.

Couverture is great for gifts and homewares and for discovering new small brands, for the kids as well as me. More favourite small brands are Folk (menswear) and Sister by Sibling, and I seem to have a rather large collection of Bella Freud knitwear.

How do you survive those long days in heels? I’ve always been comfortable in heels.

Charlotte Olympia and Stella McCartney are favourites, but I also love my running shoes and my new Liberty

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I treat myself to a Cowshed pedicure once in a while.

What’s in your make up bag? The things I buy over and over again – and the only things I take on a trip-are Becca Tinted Moisturizer, Nars The Multiple in Portofino, and a Chanel compact blush, black mascara and black eyeliner pen.

For skincare I rely on Sisley and Skinceuticals.

All time favourite film? Impossible. But the first three that come to mind are La Dolce Vita, Fargo and Kramer vs Kramer.

What’s your favoruite tune on your ipod at the moment? I’m loving Karen Elson’s The Ghost That Walks.

What is your favourite book? My favourite authors are Thomas Hardy, Tolstoy and Iris Murdoch but my favourite book changes all the time.

Currently loving The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach.

Anna Karenina is my all-time favourite book.

If you weren’t a model what would you be doing?

I write as well as model, so maybe I’d be concentrating more on that. And I’ve always loved taking pictures too, so maybe I’d want to be more on the other side of the camera.

But whatever I’m doing, I’m a mother first and foremost.

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MUSEUM OF BRANDS, PACKAGING AND ADVERTISING To celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the exhibition will showcase souvenirs and commemorative products made to mark the royal jubilees of the past. Mementoes of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee of 1897, George V’s Silver Jubilee of 1935 and Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee of 1977 will go on display as well as the newly released keepsakes launched to commemorate this year’s Diamond Jubilee.

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QUEEN’S PARK Twelve inspiring gardens, from large modern and traditional, to small and cosy mediterranean style terraces will open to the public, as well as many talented local artists, ceramicists, painters, print makers, furniture makers, opening their studios to visitors. There will be children’s activities in the actual park, creating miniature gardens, felt-making and making crowns of dried leaves. Gina Newson is one of the artists exhibiting and her current work is a series of multiple digital giclee prints and paintings based on her image of the bandstand at Queen’s Park, pictured. Tickets at qpark.org.uk

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Over the Jubilee weekend, the Lexi Cinema’s peripatetic sister Nomad is treating us to a free screening of The King’s Speech in Queen’s Park. A film about the King, in the Queen’s Park, with no need to carry any money on your person. You can’t get more royal than that on a Saturday night, they say, and who’s to argue? Over the course of the summer, Nomad will be screening The Goonies, The Graduate and The Big Lebowski in Queens Park, plus Top Gun in Roundwood Park – though you’ll need to buy tickets for these ones at whereisthenomad.com.

Agenda This month’s highlights A TO Z

Christopher Brown’s Alphabet of London is a pictorial tour through the capital’s places, people and myths, past and present. Londoners from Christopher Marlowe to Amy Winehouse are in, along with Boudicca on a Boris bike, and Gilbert and George, plus the police box, the cabbie’s shelter, Cleopatra’s needle and the Gherkin. Merrell, £12.99.

SMILE

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by Yoko Ono for the past decade opens at the Serpentine this month, showing a mix of new and existing works, many of which have never been seen in the UK. Large-scale participatory project Smile is one, a global anthology of portraits created by inviting people to upload pictures of themselves, smiling. From 19 June, serpentinegallery.org

FA IR ’S FA IR

The International Fine Art and Antiques Fair returns to Olympia this month, with a new influx of contemporary, decorative and design-led dealers.

Highlights include Gordon Watson with this Italian leather and wood chair by Ico Parisi - and for those interested in older pieces, there’s even a collection of fossils. 7-17 June; olympia-art-antiques.com.

PARK PEOPLE

A new history of Holland House focuses on its fascinating inhabitants - and their guests – from 1726 to 1951. The Cope and Rich families (the Earls of Holland and Warwick) were at the heart of political, social and literary life in London until the house was bombed during the war, as this book reveals – commissioned by The Friends of Holland Park and written by Carolyn Starren, former local studies librarian for the Royal Borough, it’s a thrilling local yarn. The Families of Holland House costs £5.95 plus £1.10 postage – send cheques made out to the Friends of Holland Park to Rhoddy Wood, 21 Kenton Court, 356 Kensington High Street, W14 8NN. 17

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Kate Spicer’s brother Tom has Fragile X syndrome and an obsession with Metallica.

Absolutely quizzes her about Mission to Lars, the film of her journey to Lars Ulrich

Was it easy to persuade Lars Ulrich to get involved?

The process of persuading a heavy metal God to let us into his world was long. It involved the usual emails, phone calls, and climbing the greasy poles of permission. More, there was endless tugging on people’s sleeves if we thought they might be able to help. If any of us (I made the film with two directors, Will – my other brother – and James Moore) met anyone who might be helpful we’d hassle and wheedle.

In the end, whether we got the OK from the orderly approaches or from a word dropped by the chick I bumped into a bit drunk in a bar, frankly, we’ll never know. But we got our yes. However, by then this was the least of our worries, as by then we were in the US, on the road in an RV, with Tom saying he didn’t want to meet him any more.

He wouldn’t even let us park the RV in the car park of the venues where they were playing.

What part of this project have you enjoyed most?

I enjoy it in hindsight only, we went on a strange, madcap, rock’n’roll adventure. There were some magical moments on the trip, but it was hard work for all of us. I slept in my clothes most of the time, and Tom really

struggled to break through some of the fears that are caused by Fragile X syndrome.

It is very moving starting to get feedback from other families with Fragile X in their genes, and from families dealing with learning disabilities. We wanted Tom to have a good time, but we also wanted people to see through the clinical labels and see the man himself.

I hope that they do.

Were there many mishaps along the way?

It would be easier to list the few times we weren’t mid-mishap. Put it this way, when what we called ‘the poo pipes’ on our rented RV exploded, that was light relief.

Did you plan the journey first, and then decide to film it, or did you start with the idea of making a film?

Will and I always enjoyed roadtrips with Tom when we first all became kind of independent with junkheap cars. (Well, William did, Tom can’t drive, and neither could I until I was about 35). We wanted to recreate that magic and get Tom to Lars, which is all he’d asked us for 15 years. “Wanna meet Lars, wanna meet Lars, wanna meet Lars.” By the time we realised all the problems

involved on every level, it was too late, the idea had become a thing, a living, breathing thing and we could not fail to feed it. We raised over a third of the money for the film at parties thrown in Notting Hill, and gave half our money to Mencap.

The film previewed recently at the Gate. Who came to the screening and how was it received?

Some of my local friends – I’ve lived round here since I was 20, people who are into Metallica and have supported us on social networking.

I think we sold out the Gate that night, how cool is that?

You must feel very emotionally bound up with the project.

Would you do it again? Or something similar?

Tom would never put himself through that again, I don’t think.

And this film is about Tom, not me, not Will. So that question’s sort of irrelevant.

And for Tom, was Lars all he hoped he would be?

SPOILER ALERT CAN’T ANSWER THIS QUESTION!!!

Mission to Lars is at the Gate Cinema from 8 June for a week.

Kate Spicer’s Notting Hill top five 1 Going for a flat white at Coffee Plant at 8am, and not getting home til midnight – there’s still space for that kind of happenstance kind of day in the neighbourhood.

2 Popping in for a blow dry and a gossip at 53am on Golborne Road with my funny friend Justin.

3 The atmosphere on Carnival morning, that sense of anticipation.

Though possibly not so much on second day, then I’m often feeling a bit, erm, tired 4 Those slightly lawless, ungentrified spaces like the travellers’ site under the Westway and the wild concrete space on Acklam Road where Mutoid Waste and Tim Burke’s cinema have popped up in recent years.

5 Just the place, the market, the people, the sky, the Westway, the parks, the strong tea at Mike’s Café, a lot of it’s memories now…I’ve got to stop before I embarrass myself..

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p-and-coming musician Humphrey Milles and I are in a quiet section of the garden at the Elgin: ‘“So, Humphrey,” I begin. “Tell me a little bit about your life in music.”

But the voice that warbles into the conversation next isn’t Humphrey’s.

A deep tenor voice slinks over the table, murdering Elvis’s Can’t Help Falling in Love with skewed notes killing the song-scape. Humphrey and I look up in surprise and are greeted by an older gentleman keen to show off his vocal ability. Less the King and more the alcohol-infused king of fools. It is Humphrey who steers the interview back on course, and he does so with the grace and aplomb of an old hand. He bursts into song with the interloper, and giving my companions and myself a teaser of what’s to come, he thanks the gentleman and gets right back down to business.

“Writing new songs is quite an undisciplined thing for me, it happens when it happens, a line comes to you or you get inspiration from somewhere and it becomes a song.” He cites Johnny Cash’s

A Boy Named Sue as one of his favourite songs, constantly throwing him inspiration.

As a young lad, growing up in the West Midlands, he had a similar attitude when it came to music: “I

started playing the piano when I was quite young, but didn’t really take it too seriously, I didn’t have great discipline and my teachers weren’t particularly inspiring”. It was later on that he really started to get hooked. “When I started playing the piano on my own I began to think of it in a much more free and exciting way. Certain chords began to make me feel a certain way – that’s what it’s all about, emotion and music.”

At The Elgin, he dives head-first into his songs with all the gusto a man could muster, starting off on the guitar and finishing up his set with a beautiful ballad on the piano. His voice, at times gravelly and emotive is incredibly powerful and smooth. The venue is packed and the audience impressed with Mr Milles’ gutsy performance. I can’t help but think that Milles is destined for much bigger venues in the near future. Catch him while you can...

Humphrey’s single Not Enough will be released on iTunes in July.

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Katie Randall catches up with the singer as he plays The Elgin before his career skyrockets

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still remember thinking how grubby all of life seemed except for that beautiful stage,” ruminates the founder of the New English Ballet Theatre (NEBT) and former ballerina Karen Pilkington-Miksa; she is explaining her first production in Washington DC as a child, Giselle. For this prima ballerina there has always been something very powerful and emotive about dance, and in particular ballet. “There is something about ballet that makes sense to me. You get the most amazing feeling.”

It was this passion that sparked a full and varied career in dance, leading Kensington-based PilkingtonMiksa across the globe. “I got into Seattle Ballet when I was 20,” she explains. “Then I got restless and came to London.” She has also choreographed for various dance schools and performed her own ballet at Holland Park. The entrepreneur has been a firm fixture on the fitness scene in London for years, launching a yoga school in Knightsbridge in the ‘70s.

This vast catalogue of experience eventually led Karen on to forge a new career in the wings: “I realised there were a lot of support

systems for talented singers and musicians and that the same bridge organisations didn’t exist in ballet.”

She reminisces on the difficulties faced by young girls in the industry, remembering one particular low in which she auditioned for a single place at the prestigious Royal Ballet along with over a hundred other hopefuls – a pretty daunting task, most will agree.

NEBT act as a performance

“The major ballet companies are caretakers of our great classical tradition, but there just isn’t sufficient stage time to present enough new work.” PilkingtonMiksa says: “There are many young choreographers who want to get their work shown.”

The company’s debut will see 18 young dancers take to the stage. It is precisely this fresh jolt of vitality to the industry that attracted chief executive and artistic director of Sadler’s Wells, Alistair Spalding, to the project. “The great strength of the approach of NEBT is that it is looking at young talent. We could see the next MacMillan in the programme.” he says.

The NEBT does not receive government funding, instead relying on a “staunch body of supporters who believe in the company.” Patrons include Darcey Bussell CBE and Wayne Sleep. It seems that young performers in the creative arts have found their fairy godmother in Karen Pilkington-Miksa and with a wave of her wand, the sky really is the limit for NEBT and the creative arts.

Ballet companies are caretakers of our great classical tradition, but there just isn’t sufficient stage time platform for talented dancers, choreographers, young musicians and artists (Karen is inspired by Diaghilev’s creative template) and will be presenting their first show, Synergies, this July.

Infusing neoclassical ballet with collaborations in art, music, and set design from young graduate artists, their first offering promises to be an event like no other.

With government cuts to arts, dance companies across the country are still struggling to fund their beautiful stage shows and competition has never been so fierce.

The NEBT’s Synergies runs from 4-8 July at the Peacock Theatre, WC2, nebt.co.uk

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A JUBILENT WAY TO CELEBRATE YOUR BEST EVER YOU With Elizabeth II marking her Diamond Jubilee, award-winning spa EF MEDISPA are rolling out the red carpet and offering you a menu of bodyperfecting treatments that are fit for a queen

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Taking an inside-out approach, EF MEDISPA offers colonic hydrotherapy to cleanse the bowels, alleviate bloating and leave you feeling like you’re floating on air. Then whittle that waist with the Well Woman Diet – a bespoke, medicallysupervised meal replacement and skin-tightening treatment programme that will deliver up to a 30 pound weight loss in just six weeks. Or supercharge your body sculpting with the new 12 Day Detox packages combining nutritional supplements and advanced anti-ageing treatments.

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after trying EF MEDISPA’s tailor-made cellulite solution packages. From their extensive range of treatments, they have the technology to break up stubborn fatty deposits, boost lymphatic drainage and tighten and hydrate the area – so you get thighs that look peachy perfect all summer long. Need to de-stress and get your skin in the party mood? State of the art LED technology will treat everything from eczema to hyperpigmentation.

Yet a party is no place for stretchmarks. So when you need to send those tell-tale white lines running for cover, EF MEDISPA experts will create a bespoke treatment package from their range of advanced technological solutions to prescribe a plan that’s most effective for you. Indulge in the skin cell-boosting i-Pixel treatment or take a triple whammy of RioBlush, SPA RF and LED to breathe new life into old scars. Get the right guidance and you’re guaranteed to achieve smoother, firmer skin that looks line-free and will never betray your age. Then once you’ve waved goodbye to stretchmarks, do the same with fuzzy limbs. As the goto gurus for women in the know, EF MEDISPA’s experts will remove unwanted hair via the pain-free Permanent Laser Hair Reduction system. And with a body that’s sure to reign supreme at every party you attend, you’ll want to

make your face your crowning glory! EF MEDISPA’s facial aesthetics programme - including line-reducing fillers, the scalpelfree Liquid Lift and the latest Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) - will turn back time on your complexion in a naturallooking way that remains your little secret!

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THE LOOK Absolutely’s favourite catwalk trend

Valentino Gold-plated Swarovski crystal bib necklace £385, net-a-porter.com

Chain embellished sequined silk dress £5,220, gucci.com Cracked leather and suede sandals £585, gucci.com

Antonio Berardi Feathered silk-crepe top £1,270, net-a-porter.com

Etro Spring Summer 2012

Greta leather and glitter platform sandal £575, jimmychoo.com

Jazz Age

Diamond and cultured pearl tribal deco earrings £19,700, shaunleaneshop.com

The roaring ‘20s was all about decadence and sparkle. Here’s the best Great Gatsby fashion

Apple clutch £895, anyahindmarch.com

Deco wheel tassel necklace £118, babette-wasserman.com

Apple Clutch £895, anyahindmarch.com Gold and pearl vintage rose comb £180, emmyshoes.co.uk

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FASHION NOTES C YCLE CHIC

Everyone knows that cycling can be chic, and never more so than now.

Bikeminded, Kensington and Chelsea’s cycling initiative, launched a styling competition in conjunction with Harrods to find the most stylish cycling outfits for men and women.

Winners to be announced shortly – and the resulting looks are set to feature in Absolutely’s next issue. Pieces from Harrods’ collections included this Giuseppe Zanotti hi-top and D scarf print silk dress. Watch this space.

BE AUTIFUL SOUL

Notting Hill-based Beautiful Soul’s new collection, named Olivia Rose after designer Nicola Woods’ grandmothers, is full of poppies.

The prints are designed in-house and produced in the UK as part of the brand’s focus on sustainability and support for local industry.

Luxurious silks, British wool, organic cotton and lace make up the fun, flirty pieces. beautiful-soul.co.uk

V INTAGE W E A R

Vintage is having a moment - and not in a recession-busting way.

No, we’re talking laboriously sourced designer wear from every decade of the 20th century and from all over the world, beautifully steamed and pressed for the rails of Notting Hill. There’s Merchant Archive, a success story that took Sophie Merchant from Kilburn Lane to Kensington Park Road (ever wondered where Florence Welch gets her threads?) - as well as the new Gathering Goddess in Westbourne Park Road (welcome, Wilma) and the peripatetic Broken Down Doll boutique that appears sporadically on Chamberlayne Road (pictured) thanks to Aoife McBride and Courtney Clelland. We love them all.

PRINT RUN

DiGuardo boutique is stocking Charlotte Taylor’s gorgeous new collection, full of silk pieces in beautiful prints.

We love these blue fisherman shorts, £195 (right) – and the dresses are a delight too.

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Pick and mix from this season’s ice cream colours and sweetshop shades PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE BLACKETT STYLIST: CHARLOTTE KEWLEY

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FELYN Pink frill top dress £522 Disaya

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FELYN Pale mint oversized waistcoat £375 and matching shorts £225 Gallery 4. Yellow and purple oversized blazer POA Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Pink flower necklace £138 Butler & Wilson

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MARELL Mint maxi dress ÂŁ985 Richard Nicoll at Net a Porter

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MARELL Orange dress £840 Georgia Hardinge. Colour block heels £485 Giuseppe Zanotti at Net-a- Porter

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FELYN Yellow flower dress £3,300 Fyodor Golan

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MARELL Pale blue dress with beaded collar £308 Disaya. Pale pink stud heels £240 Kurt Geiger. Pink bead hairband £18 Ruby Ray

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STOCKISTS Acne www.my-wardrobe.com Butler & Wilson www.butlerandwilson.co.uk Disaya www.disaya.com Erickson Beamon www.ericksonbeamon.com Fyodor Golan available at Harvey Nichols Gallery 4 www.gallery4.net Georgia Hardinge www.thenandnowshop. com Gianmarco Lorenzi 0207 493 2906 J Crew www.jcrew.com Jexika www.jexika.com Jimmy Choo www.jimmychoo.com Kat Maconie www.katmaconie.com Kurt Geiger www.kurtgeiger.com Lacoste 0800 72 20 20 Lola Rose www.lolarose.co.uk Net a Porter www.net-a-porter.com Oroblu www.oroblu.com Petra Boase www.petraboase.com Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti 0207 235 2349 Pussy Willow www.pwillow.com Rachel Gilbert www.rachelgilbert.com Ruby Ray www.rubyray.com Smythson www.smythson.com Village Bicycle www.iamavillagebicycle.com Wolf & Badger www.wolfandbadger.com

FELYN Purple frill neck top £665 and tweed dress £622 Jexika.

White ankle socks £8.95 Oroblu. Blue metallic heels £189 Kat Maconie. Brooch £158 Butler & Wilson. Tissue paper balls £5 each Petra Boase.

CREDITS Photographer: Mike Blackett Stylist: Charlotte Kewley Hair: Ben Talbott using Kiehls Make-Up: Anna Gibson at onemakeup.com Models: Felyn at M&P Marell at Models 1

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CARAMEL

Caramel hosted a wonderful enchanted tea party at their Ledbury Road store in aid of their second collaboration with Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova.

Caramel designed a gorgeous dress (adult & kids version) and collar for Natalia with proceeds going to Natalia’s charity The Naked Heart Foundation.

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Crowds turned out to celebrate the opening of Westbourne Park Road’s new vintage boutique, Gathering Goddess, founded by clothes lover Wilma Mae Branche Basta.

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Fashionable feet head for Portobello Road Like a river of delights Portobello Road runs from Notting Hill to Golborne Road via the Westway and Portobello Green.

Famous for antiques, vintage and fashion markets, amazing food, unique shops and the North African delights of Golborne Road.

Sasti is where you’ll find Rosie Life’s great R.Life kids label. From stylish babywear to fun pieces for boys and girls up to 10. Plus fantastic original gifts for new mums and children. www.sasti.co.uk

Bag a bargain, uncover a hidden treasure, or just enjoy the atmosphere of London’s most bohemian street.

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Portobello Green’s 20 boutiques include: A Creative Unit Adam of London Isis Haizhen Wang Studio In Bloom Philmore Clague Preen Lunetier Sarah Bunting Sasti

Steve Bell The Chinese Tea Company Trapstar Valli Colpani Verde What Katie Did Zarvis Plus: Le Petit Café Mo’s Café

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Absolutely TINIES

JUMP AROUND Absolutely the most gorgeous clothes for girls can be found at Ledbury Road’s Ilovegorgeous, winner of Junior magazine’s design award for girl’s fashion .

For summer, it’s all about jumpsuits, playsuits and rompersuits, including this fabulous zigzag one, left.

Make a note in the diary – their sample sale is part of the Great Western Studios open days on 7 and 8 July. ilovegorgeous.co.uk

HIDE AWAY Everyone loves a tent, whether it’s in a field or in your living room. Try Habitat’s Geronimo play tent, £85, habitat.co.uk.

LITTLE STARS

PARTY PERFORMANCES Hosting a Stage Star Party is the ultimate in making your little one’s birthday into the event of the year. And the clever thing is, they’re not even entertainers – they guide the children into entertaining themselves.

So choose a theme – say, Grease – and they’ll spend the time rehearsing a minishow, culminating in a final performance (and birthday cake). Favourite themes include the Enchanted Forest and Strictly Come Dancing. The team provides in-store entertainment at Harrods every week, so look out for them. stagestarparty.com

Small talk

Cult local jewellery favourite Laviandbelle London is now available online – and there’s even a matching mother/daughter range.

We love theses colourful star necklaces, £28.

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Little luxuries for the area’s most stylish offspring

GOLDEN YEARS Yellow is the colour for summer, according to NW10-based Little Duckling – and even if there’s a chill, how to resist this knitted sunshine frock? £38.95, Little-duckling.co.uk 39

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KIDSEN Voted Britain’s Best Independent Children Store, KIDSEN is situated in the heart of Kensal Rise and offers parents a selection of Scandinavianled products for kids. Instore you will find shoes, clothes and unique gifts from some of Northern Europe’s most innovative and sought-after brands (from newborn up to age 10). A must visit!

Corina 111 Chamberlayne Road NW10 3NS 020 8969 7565 www.kidsen.co.uk

TINY MINDS

With half term upon us, Absolutely picks some of best local places, shops and activities for children

GYMBOREE Gymboree Bayswater has offered award-winning globally renowned classes for 35 years. Gymboree offers learning excellence through interactive classes by expert teaching delivered to you and your child. They know what works, what engages and what is appropriate for every child’s development stage between birth and age five. The unique programme includes Baby Play, Play and Learn, Music ,Art classes and customised parties to suit your needs. Book a FREE trial class today!

020 7229 9294. bayswater@gymboree-uk.com

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MINI PICASSOS

These great Union Jack kids shoes are as suitable for supporting Olympic heroes as they are for Jubilee parties. Get them and loads of other great kids designs by Rosie Life from Sasti at 8 Portobello Green Arcade – one of 20 amazing boutiques in this treasure trove arcade under the Westway at 281 Portobello Road. www.portobellodesigners.com Portobello Green Arcade 281 Portobello Road W10 5TZ (under the Westway Bridge & off Thorpe Close)

In the Mini Picassos garden, toddlers can paint and splash in the pirate ship every week day.

After-school art classes and summer workshops explore mosaics, the art of graffiti, painting, sewing and more. The Grand Exhibition on 18 July is an end-of-year show - pop along to snap up the next Damien Hirst. And on 13 July, Mini Picassos plays host to The Modern Art Pop Up Restaurant. Tiane Wilson (of Gracelands fame) will be cooking up Jackson Pollock starters, Hirst mains and Emin desserts. Tickets £40 in advance. Adult art and craft classes start September 2012. minipicassos.co.uk

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IZZY JONES Izzy Jones, a super-friendly creative studio and children’s boutique, offers drop-in painting sessions, baby prints, brilliant classes & birthday parties. Fancy some spontaneous creative fun? Just stop by this lovely space and choose an item from a selection including paper mache and pottery. They stock great gifts including creative kits and toys. There’s a secluded sunny garden too where grown-ups can enjoy delicious coffee and cake!

Izzy Jones Creative Studio & Children’s Boutique, 348 Kilburn Lane, W9 3EF 020 7998 8991, info@izzyjones.co.uk

BRAMLEYS BIG ADVENTURE London’s most central indoor playground offers play sessions from £2.50 and children’s parties from £8 per child, also available for private hire, group and school bookings. Family Cafe offers healthy and organic meals, snacks and drinks. Parent Membership, £20 for 6 months and £36 for 12 months.

Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm and Weekends 10am-6.30pm.

Bramley’s Big Adventure 136 Bramley Road, W10 6TJ. 020 8960 1515 bramleysbig.co.uk. enquiries@bramleysbig.co.uk

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Sculpt Your Body Slim in Six Weeks Louise Parker and her dedicated team are ready to bust your body into shape for spring

THE INTENSIVE PERSONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME was devised by celebrity trainer Louise Parker over 12 years ago and has since changed the body shape of hundreds of individuals. Her experience ranges from helping clients recover from long-term obesity, to taking care of some of the most beautiful bodies in the world.

The unique programme combines six hours a week of her exercise method, alongside a rigorous dietary overhaul, for a six-week period.

“Each week we train you in four 90-minute sessions in the comfort of your own home – bringing the gym to you and saving precious time,” says Louise. “Some clients choose to do three 90-minute sessions over an eight-week period and the results are still exceptional.”

The Intensive employs exercise and diet methods that radically shift body fat and totally re-sculpt the body, without compromising metabolism. “It’s so important to teach our clients how to boost their metabolism so that once they have lost the weight they can easily keep it off,” she notes. “So many diets will get the weight off but your metabolism will come to a grinding halt or they are just not sustainable.”

The programme’s emphasis on resistance work and an intelligent eating plan ensure the results that clients achieve are long lasting and, most of all, easy to maintain. “No aspect of what we do is extreme,”

she explains. “Every element of the plan is sensible, researched and proven to work. But what we do is put it all together to create massive transformations in our clients’ bodies and lifestyles.

“My team are world class and without doubt some of the best in the country. Most come from a Sports Science background and we have two Olympic athletes amongst us. We all share a friendly, no-nonsense approach and between us we offer an unrivalled service to our clients. I’m hugely proud to have such a talented and committed team behind me.”

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with, and what has to be done to return you to your former glory.”

Louise Parker designs each programme with one of her team before the programme commences, based on the individual’s requirements and deadlines. A rigid, yet balanced food plan is devised, ensuring optimal results.

Louise personally monitors your diet diary on a daily basis to ensure you are on the right track and that you get all the support and motivation you need to succeed.

In six weeks, you will emerge looking better than you thought you ever could. What Louise Parker does isn’t gimmicky, it is instead an intelligent combination of three factors – nutrition, training and lifestyle – delivered in just the right combination.

“Providing you have made the decision to change and are willing to let us guide you,” she asserts, “You simply cannot fail – clients routinely drop two dress sizes on the Intensive.”

There are many bespoke programmes available, and following a telephone consultation, Louise will advise a suitable programme and schedule to suit any objective, lifestyle and budget. Louise asks that new clients commit to a minimum of three hours per week to ensure that they achieve amazing results.

You simply cannot fail clients routinely drop two dress sizes on the Intensive can have a fantastic body – regardless of age, body type and starting point: “By following my method, you really will be blown away by how you can change your body shape, overall fitness and exceed your own expectations.”

Her programme is suitable for anyone wanting exceptional results, in record time. The Intensive is hugely popular with clients needing to be what she calls ‘red-carpet ready’ – whether that’s for a wedding, new job-role or even the school run.

“I love helping post-natal mums,” she explains. “Since I had my daughters in quick succession, I fully understand the challenges new mothers are faced

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Queens Park’s newest fitness studio, Frame, has just opened on Beethoven Street W10. It’s a sister to the super popular Shoreditch optpost of the same name, and promises to spice up the local fitness scene with its range of bootcamps and dance classes (including 80s aerobics and classic music video sessions) along with the usual yoga, cardio, boxing, pilates and more. moveyourframe.com

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An Ayurvedic massage wouldn’t be my first choice, mainly because I prefer massages to be straight up and Swedish. But Loretta’s intuitive healing work is well known in the area and when she suggests an Ayurvedic deep tissue massage and a shirodara treatment, I am sold.

Using heat packs, gorgeous smelling oils and rose oil on the face, Loretta works on the tough knots in my neck and shoulders then eases out the tension in my back and arms. Next comes the shirodara, during which warm oil flows back and forth across my forehead. It feels like my brain is melting to warm honey and slowly my thoughts fall away. I drift off and dribble a lot. One week later, I’m still feeling the after-effects.

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CURL UP

There’s no shame in wearing curlers these days – even in public, now that rollers can be part of a Look in themselves.

No wonder then that Trevor Sorbie’s clever styling kit is selling out at Boots.

It includes everything you need to get yourself started on the big, wavy look: rollers in varying sizes, comb and various pins, clips and hairbands. You know you want to. £15.99, trevorsorbie.com.

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I used to model (many moons ago) and this introduced me to many different products.

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W10 PERFORMANCE The ideal Fathers’ Day treat for all those daddys that want to get fit fast.

Sign them up for this intense training and nutrition program designed specifically for guys who want to lose a significant amount of body fat while adding some size and shape, in just six short weeks.

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DADDY COOL 17 June is Fathers’ Day. Here’s a selection of local gift ideas

SOPHIE HARLEY Treat your dad to the best things in life this Father’s Day by presenting him with a beautiful set of cufflinks created by luxury jeweller Sophie Harley. Choose from a selection of fishbones, the sheriff star, the iconic skull and crossbones all in oxidised silver with 22ct gold plating and the silver square cross that features Sophie’s signature winged love heart design.

Please call the studio on 020 7430 2070 or buy online at www. sophieharley.com prices start from £156.00

WOODHOUSE CLOTHING The Woodhouse Clothing store at 189 Westbourne Grove has been refurbished and is under new management . The store extends over two floors offering men’s designer clothing in casual and contemporary lifestyle brands. Friendly and experienced staff are keen to make sure the brand’s philosophy of top quality and service is maintained and that every customer receives a warm welcome.

189 Westbourne Grove, W11

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Portobello Green Arcade – Fathers Day gifts for the sharp suited. Adam of London is the destination for gifts for the sharp-suited father. Described as classic menswear with a Modernist twist this cool outfitter offers everything from beautiful double-cuffed shirts to silk ties and sharp suits plus a range of accessories from silk handerkerchiefs to pins and links. Then again you can’t go wrong with some vintage designer sunglasses at Lunetier further down the same arcade.

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Paper Wishes brings the essential items needed to make Father’s Day that extra special.

Gifts, cards, balloons and goodies for special dads.

Pop in store and take a look at what we have to make 17 June that extra special.

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TENPILATES FOR MEN Anyone who thinks of Pilates as girls’ stuff is in for a rude awakening – our intense and impressively effective body-scultping workout is actually more demanding and beneficial for men than women. Alternatively, for something more overtly ‘manly’, try the Men Only gym class or a personal training session, where you can combine the trademark Dynamic Pilates with a full-on strength-building, muscle-defi ning, weights circuit. www.tenpilates.com

THE QUEENSBURY A free pint for Dad when enjoying a Sunday Roast at The Queensbury this Father’s Day. Bring your Dad and the family along to The Queensbury this Father’s Day for a Roast and a free pint. Serving delicious homecooked, fresh Sunday Roasts all day. Dad can pick from our selection of continental lagers or a traditional cask ale for his complimentary pint.

Make your reservation now, call 0208 452 0171 110a Walm Lane, Willesden Green, NW2 4RS 020 8452 0171, www.thequeensbury.net, info@thequeensbury.net

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Power to the Plate

The Powerplate craze is no passing fad and has gained an army of supporters in Notting Hill and beyond. Absolutely gives it a go with a session at Power Vibe

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adonna is a fan – and so is Jonathan Ross. The Powerplate, with its strange, vibrating motions and exercise-intensifying powers, promises a shortcut on the path to fitness – and who could argue with that?

But does it really work and how is it different to the regular gym?

At PowerVibe fitness studio in Westbourne Park Villas, they are believers. Though at fi rst they weren’t and even co-owner Abbi Forman confesses that it took her at least eight sessions to get used to the teeth-shattering sensation of standing on a large vibrating platform that sends millions of tiny shocks shooting straight through your bloodstream.

Remember the fi rst time you used an electric toothbrush?

It’s like that, only for your entire body. Still, it took me much less than that to get used to it and while it’s not exactly pleasant, there’s a comic aspect to it that is redeeming enough.

(for balancing on) and normal balls for throwing.

Anything you do on the plate is multiplied by the fact of being on the plate, so it’s more extreme than regular exercise without any more effort. This is its main selling point – it’s almost like a fitness buyone-get-one-free. Put in half an hour and it’s equivalent to doing non-plate exercise for an hour. Plus, there’s a seemingly endless list of other things it’s good for, ranging from arthritis to cellulite, circulation to skin. It’s a small studio with an intimate feel and a friendly vibe, so you can see why people get addicted.

Especially couples, thanks to a special programme of shared training sessions that cater easily to unequal levels of fitness.

Personal Training, spin classes, box fit, circuits and Pilates with some of London best trainers are all also on the menu, so all focus is not on the plate itself. The results speak for themselves with troops of toned, strong and radiant people emerging from the small entrance.

Anything you do on the plate is more extreme than regular exercise, but without any more effort There’s more to it than just standing on a stationary machine, getting wobbled, of course. For me, it was a one-to-one session with personal trainer Robbie, who devises a range of stretches and moves that focus on strength, stamina and balance. Some moves involve standing on the plate, others might have you lying on the floor with your legs on the plate, or stepping on and off it. Other items in Robbie’s repertoire include the fitness ball and the half-ball

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MEN ONLY With Father’s Day approaching, Absolutely rounds up some of the grooming options available for men

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SILVER FOX

Are you greying at the temples?

Or maybe sporting the old saltand-pepper look but watching it become, shall we say, more salt and less pepper? Not that you actually want to dye your hair, of course. A real man just doesn’t, and you are not Donald Trump. Still, you might need a tiny bit of attention in order to maximise the George Clooney appeal, so the manly-sounding ‘camo

colour’ could be just the ticket. Notting Hill’s hairdresser extraordinaire Kell Skott is a master in the art of improving the look and texture of the greying mane and he would never make you look like it’s out of a bottle. Not only is the treatment discreet and believable, but it’s also a swift affair, totally unlike the time-consuming process that womenfolk put up with for the sake of highlighting. No need to suffer the indignity of foil wraps, or lengthy periods under the dryer – this is a quick, brush-in dye that

lifts the grey patchy bits into sexier and more distinguished silver streaks, all in five minutes. And you won’t look like you’ve just stepped out of the salon – no, instead you’ll be a subtly improved version of yourself, and nobody will suspect why.

Kell Skott Haircare, 93 Golborne Road, W10 020 8964 3004 2-4 Lambton Place W11; 020 7229 1671 kellskotthaircare.com

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YOGA TEACHER FROM PORTOBELLO Shakti Ananda (38, real name Annabel) used to work in fashion PR. But after reading Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now, she had an ‘A-ha’ moment and gave it up. After completing her TTC at the Sivananda Centre in Madurai, she’s now a fully accredited yoga teacher. She’s also a Reiki Master and Lightworker. Her mission, aside from becoming enlightened in this lifetime, is to heal those around her and help humanity in its transition from fear to love.

7am Wake and set intentions for day: to see all challenges as part of ongoing evolution and, to prepare self for Breath Circle this evening.

7.22 am Fill 12 pages of Dream Journal. Dreamt about a unicorn last night – am convinced it’s my Power Animal.

8.38 am Ring Colin, my shaman, to ask if the unicorn is my Power Animal. He books me in for his Working with your Power Animal workshop in West Norwood next weekend.

8.47 am Do some Breathwork in preparation for Breath Circle. Am excited to be able to share my knowledge of the ancient wisdom of breathing.

10 am No more class at Beauty Works Best as Manipurna is back from maternity leave. It’s pretty selfish of her to expect me to give up my class when she’s just been loafing around for the last six months.

10.26 am Head to Coffee Plant for decaf soya latte.

10.31 am Complain that decaf soya latte tastes of real milk.

10.35 am Rush to loo but it’s occupied.

10.36 am Race outside and make self sick next to door of American Apparel. Manager appears and asks me to move away from entrance. Tell him that urgently need to purge stomach because ingesting dairy (like meat, gluton, caffeine and sugar) is dicing with death.

10.43 am Feel very unwell so go home and lie down.

11.04 am Send love and light to my stomach lining.

12.19 pm Cancel class at the gym.

12.22 pm Consider cancelling the Breath Circle but if rest enough should be alright by six pm this evening.

12.31 pm Drink some nettle tea to cleanse system.

4.54 pm Have now slept for over 3 hours but still feeling weak and tearful.

5.11 pm Take some probiotics to build up the good bacteria in gut again.

5.15 pm Book in for a colon cleanse tomorrow.

5.18 pm Cancel Breath Circle and go back to bed.

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MOVES LIKE

JAGGER

Now that Jade Jagger’s daughters are grown up, she’s moving back to Ibiza. But she’ll always be close to Notting Hill, she tells Pendle Harte

J

ade is late and I am waiting outside her closed shop in the rain. Inside, I can see the dark-walled, carpeted space looking a bit bare but temptingly dry – and I can’t imagine Jade ever waiting in the rain. Still, when she does arrive, she’s not dressed like a princess or even a Notting Hill mummy. Jade is in trainers and a puffer jacket, and not in a glam way – and she’s very apologetic. She had forgotten all about me.

Already I have been briefed that we’re not to talk about her family, which is a shame because everybody always wants to know about Mick, Bianca and Jerry, as well as Georgia May and the rest of the siblings, not to mention Jade’s godfather Andy Warhol and the rest of the rock crowd she grew up around. So that’s out, and so’s her imminent wedding to DJ Adrian Fillary, which is taking place either in the English countryside or in Goa, depending on where you’re reading about it.

She’s not saying, either way, and I’m sensing she could become mighty prickly if pressed.

What she does want to talk about, however, is her work. She opened her eponymous shop two years ago in All Saints Road, a road that she was drawn to because “it’s quite live/work, a lot of the shops are half studios, not completely store-like” – and the shop’s quite a mix too, starting out selling a lot of clothes and now mostly a showroom for her jewellery designs.

“It’s always changing and evolving here, and it’s very intimate. We do lots of private sales and bespoke stuff here, and we have offices and a design studio downstairs.

It’s very different to the big store in Albemarle Street I looked after when I worked for Garrard.” Jade was famously made creative director of the jewellery giant in 2001, a move that surprised many, and certainly upped the glamour stakes for the Queen’s jeweller and brought an influx of skulls and crucifixes to the traditional designs.

It wasn’t a very long-lived alliance though, and now Jade’s creations are sold under her own label, where a touch of eccentricity is mandatory.

How does she describe her style?

Jade’s voice is a slow drawl, with an international twang to her boarding school English accent, and she sounds a bit bored. “There’s definitely a bohemian feeling and I love understated beauty – but I’m full of contradictions, I also love opulence and gold. I’m renowned for gilt and a renaissance feel but I also love craft and home-made, imperfect things.” On display in the shop are various gold animal skeletons and a gilded zebra skull, along with a variety of rosaries, Indian holy beads and other “one-off, fancy pieces”.

In her design career, Jade hasn’t concentrated exclusively on jewellery, however – there has been a long-term focus on interiors too, with a collaboration with property developer Yoo that started eight years ago. They developed a building in New York, simply called The Jade, for which she designed the luxe showhome interiors. “Interiors have always been an extension of my decorative and creative world,” says Jade languidly, as if having developments named after oneself

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is simply a natural progression.

“I love decorative arts and what lives with us every day, whether it’s jewellery adorning the body or cushions adorning your sofa.”

Jade lives a famously peripatetic lifestyle – the house in Ibiza, where her two daughters mostly grew up, a house in Queens Park which she sold a few years ago and now a flat in All Saints Road, handy for the shop – though she’s moving back to Ibiza soon, she says, having been mostly based in London for the last five years. “I’m definitely a modern day traveller for sure, I spend my time moving stuff around, I like the way it changes your energy, it sort of keeps you going,” she enthuses.

She has referred to herself as a “lifestyle icon” in the past, and obviously, living on a beach and having Mick Jagger as your dad are things that a lot of people wouldn’t say no to, not to mention having buildings named after you and a glittering career as a designer. You sort of wonder why she bothers with the day-to-day of having a shop – with a background like hers, why not just have a nice time as a lady of leisure? Jade smiles.

“Well, had I been in that position, maybe I would have,” she says.

Perhaps she’s not quite such a child of the trust fund as people might think. Anyway, she’s too driven to be content with lying round on beaches being rich. “I think that when you’re creative you have a strong driving force behind you.

My work ethic comes from my dad. If you want to achieve things

Obviously, living on a beach and having Mick Jagger as your dad are things that a lot of people wouldn’t say no to you have to be quite strategic and organised – and if you’re a woman then working, cooking, school running, you’re running aren’t you, but now I can quieten down a little bit.” So is she very disciplined?

Does she get up early and work hard? “I do get up early, I think the children started that discipline.

After lunch I do feel a bit snoozy, I think it’s all those years in Ibiza.”

Jade was just 20 when her first baby was born – and that daughter is 20 herself now. Did having children so early make her grow up fast? “I think I was already quite grown up, I was an only child.”

Part of the reason why Jade’s moving back to Ibiza is because they don’t quite need her as much, one studying homeopathy and the other doing A-Levels. “My children

are growing up, I feel it would be nice to be in the country again.

I’m always travelling anyway and they’re already living without me” – which isn’t to say that they are living the party lifestyle, and neither is Jade, not any more. “I think at 40 it’s a bit…” Her loft parties in Scrubs Lane became legendary, “but everybody seemed to sort of jump on the back of our bandwagon and we were one of many parties, so the Loft is over now,” she explains.

She won’t really be leaving Notting Hill though, an area she has always felt close to. She’s looking forward to the new Pelican pub, her neighbour on All Saints Road, set to reopen in coming months, and she even claims to love carnival. Jade is a fixture in W11, wherever she is.

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SONIC YOUTHS Absolutely takes a peek at W11’s new online photography gallery, Sonic Editions

P THIS PAGE: DAMON ALBARN, BLONDIE OVERLEAF: PAUL WELLER, JOE STRUMMER

icture this: Debbie Harry dangling her denim-clad legs over an empty swimming pool. A cigarette hanging out of Nick Cave’s mouth. Morrissey staring into the distance outside Salford Lads Club. These snapshots immortalize some of the music world greats over the past 50 years and now they have come together as part of a new collection of beautifully printed

photographs that are being sold framed and ready to hang on your walls as original pieces of art. This is the Rough Trade gallery at Sonic Editions’ online photography shop – and it’s a new business venture devised by a pair of Notting Hill residents with some pretty good connections.

Sonic founders Russell Blackmore and Shane Murray managed to gain exclusive entry to the vast Getty Archives in LA and their library now

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includes an extensive selection of iconic images that spans the predictable (Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Steve McQueen – though not the images that you’re already bored of) and the surprising (Ernest Hemingway with a shotgun, Hunter S Thompson on a motorbike, Ozzy Osborne with a crucifix).

Most, though not all, are musicrelated. The idea is simple: choose a picture, size and frame and it will be hand-printed and framed to order.

The Rough Trade idea came from Russell Blackmore, who explains: “When we started Sonic Editions the first people we wanted to work with to put together a collection was Rough Trade. Having lived in the area for the last 20 years, Rough Trade has always been the place I made a weekly pilgrimage to on a Saturday to buy CDs, listen to what was new or just hang out.” Some of rock’s biggest icons have been associated with Rough Trade over the years and the Sonic Editions collection comprises 25 iconic prints that are, as you’d expect, an eclectic mix of era-defining artists and cult heroes, curated by Nigel and Spencer at Rough Trade.

Other galleries in the Sonic Editions library include Impossible Cool, Hip Hip, Motown, the NME Collection and Heavy Metal.

“My favourite is the image of Joe Strummer shot by Peter Anderson in Shoreditch in 1987, it’s got a fantastic intensity to it, the graininess of the image, the ice cold stare, and the old railway yards in the background just add to the slight menace,” says Blackmore.

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DJ Yasmin is playing at Paradise’s Summer Ball this month and about to release her debut album. Helen Baron finds out what it’s like being London’s hottest ticket

W

e first started hearing about Yasmin after she was spotted

by Pharrell Williams during one of her DJ sets. Studio sessions followed and now the 21-yearold has worked with big name producers Labrinth (Tinie Tempah), Future Cut (Lily Allen, Devlin) and Shy FX (Dizzee Rascal). Now the DJ-turnedsinger’s debut album is due out this summer.

A DJ has to have something special to make it big – particularly if they’re female.

Why do you think you’ve done so well?

At the end of the day, I’m a huge music fan. There might be female DJs out there who are hired for their style or image or promoters

might go for a celebrity name.

I hope my love and knowledge of music comes across - I think people have picked up on the fact that I know what I’m doing.

You are stylish yourself though... Where do you shop?

I like spots like Brick Lane and Portobello and I love Urban Outfitters for the new designers that they stock. I also like Nasty Gal and Bitching and Junkfood online.

How did you start DJing and did you expect anything to come of it?

I started at 17. I had a DJ friend and would keep tabs on his collection. I’d sit with him in the booth while he was DJing; I literally played songs when he went to the bathroom and that progressed to me not letting him back on! I caught the bug and asked for a gig at the same club - it all went from there. I

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was always drawn to music but I didn’t necessarily expect anything to come of it. Now I can’t imagine doing anything else.

How did it feel being ‘spotted’ by Pharell?

When people write about me they like to tell that story.

I saw an ad for an N.E.R.D. gig in the paper and there was no support act listed, so I called the promoter to see if I could warm up the crowd - they asked me to send in a mix and I got the job. I turned up, walked on in front of thousands of people and it was mad! In hindsight I was probably underprepared but it led to me playing a private party for Pharrell and being [US rapper] Eve’s tour DJ for a year.

Since then I’ve played so many places and now I make my own music.

I was always drawn to music but didn’t necessarily expect anything to come of it

Tell us about the Paradise Bar Summer Ball - are you excited about it? What kind of music can people expect?

Totally - Paradise is such a beautiful venue and I’ve had an amazing time when I’ve DJed that part of London - I loved playing the carnival. I’m going to play party bangers - tunes that people love but might not have heard in a while. There’ll be hip-hop, reggae and garage - I love up-tempo, twostep, funky stuff.

How would you describe the flavour of your own music – is hip-hop the genre you’re most influenced by?

Hip-hop but also reggae for its beats and basslines. I like music with movement – I don’t play much house or minimal techno/electro.

I like playing tunes that people can sing along to. I play for myself really but luckily people seem to enjoy it.

What remix are you championing at the moment?

Right now I love Liane Le Havas’ ‘Forget’ reworked by Two Inch Punch for more of a slow-jam, and Jessie Ware’s ‘Running’ remixed

by Disclosure for club vibes.

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The sweetbread man Tom Pemberton, chef and founder of Hereford Road restaurant, talks cookery books, cycling and brains with Katie Randall PIC: RICHARD CLARK

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s Tom Pemberton and I later agree, there aren’t many ranches in Notting Hill Gate, so it is with great interest that I sit and await the return of the chef from the shops in his restaurant - Hereford Road. He is out locally and won’t be long, I am told as I’m ushered into a brown leather banquette and left to drink in the atmosphere of the restaurant as it prepares for another busy service.

This talk of ranches is manifest, of course, because Pemberton is famous for his use of the whole animal; he deals in extremities one might say, his favourite things to cook being calves liver and sweetbreads. The menu at his restaurant is ‘ingredient-led’ and Tom is not afraid to experiment with the more unusual cuts of meat: liver and kidney are on the menu when I visit, and our talk often wanders back to brains, tongues and tails - mostly due to my fascination, pressing poor Tom for details. ‘Entry level extremity eating?’ he muses, ‘I think sweetbreads are very nice, texturally they are not that challenging and you can make them nice and crispy.

I wouldn’t start with very raw kidneys and avoid brains because the texture can put people off.’

Previously head chef at St John Bread and Wine, where he made a name for himself cooking this style of British fare, it comes as no surprise that people want to hear about Tom’s interest in offal. ‘I’m not trying to convert anyone to eating calves brains and braun – enough people like it.’ he says. ‘There is definitely something appropriate right now about being a British chef, working in Britain and cooking British food, of which this is - it seems to make more sense to me.’

Pemberton is a very thoughtful interviewee, often repeating my questions aloud to himself before answering to give himself time to ruminate appropriately. He becomes especially animated when

we discuss his ‘neighborhood’ restaurant concept, ‘I think people were slightly surprised that Hereford Road was billed as a neighborhood restaurant doing the kind of food that we do’ he explains. ‘I suppose in a way if you are going to have that kind of restaurant, with an esoteric view of food and you are going to re-introduce people to things like sweetbreads and ox tails, maybe it’s better to be somewhere where it’s more of a destination.’

For this chef, it is important to readdress the balance of restaurants on the high street. We discuss how normal it has become to see Indian restaurants, tapas restaurants and gastropubs, but we decide that there are very few offering traditional British cooking which uses ingredients from our food past. What Hereford Road offers is genuine British cuisine, that, as Tom rightly points out, has been

one point in the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Work is often a point of contention for the chef, as he rarely gets a moment out of the kitchen. ‘One of the first chefs I ever worked with told me that you must put your heart into cooking and working in the kitchen should be all-consuming, and it is for me. I can’t remember the last time I had free time.’ When he does manage to steal a moment Tom is an avid reader (Lynn Barber’s autobiography at the moment), a keen cyclist and loves to cook with his seven year-old daughter. ‘She loves cooking,’ he admits. ‘She’s a more talented cook than I am, a slightly sobering thought.’

One thing the Kensal-Rise based chef won’t be doing in his spare time though, is compiling a cookbook.

He has a very definite opinion on the matter: ‘I think for me to do a book I would really have to have a number of special and original recipes.’ he says. ‘There are a lot of British cookbooks out there, a lot have come out in the last 12 years, and they will tell you how to make nice creamy mash or a crème anglaise, but I’m not sure there is need for any more really.

I’m not going to fill up a cookbook with spotted dick and Yorkshire pudding.’ He does, however, like Fergus Henderson’s books, ‘very idiosyncratic’ and also Mark Hix’s cookbooks which champion British seasonal food. He adds that, ‘there are lots of things in Mark’s books that we thought we had come up with, but obviously if you are dealing with the same ingredients at the same time, it’s inevitable that there will be some crossover.’

Tom loves a curry once in a while – if he can prise himself away from the kitchen – but generally he practices what he preaches. This means he dedicates lots of time to cooking, sourcing new producers and experimenting with ingredients.

The renovation of his house will just have to wait.

For me to do a book I would have to have really special and original recipes. I’m not going to fill up a cookbook with spotted dick and Yorkshire pudding eaten by families for generations.

‘This food has been eaten by people for a long time and it has only really fallen out of fashion recently. In the past everyone had to use the whole animal, so I quite like the fact that we are actually doing British food in a neighborhood setting,’ he adds.

The restaurant is well-placed to act upon its meaty challenge. It’s a former Victorian butchers shop.

The building retains several of the vintage features, including the large viewing window at the front of the shop and a mosaic effect pattern on the shopfront. The venue has had a colourful past but has always remained on the gastro-front, Tom reveals.

‘I think it opened about 1870 and during the Second World War the space was both a café and a store.’

It continued in this vein after the war and then, bizarrely, was owned by carry-on actor Robert Morley at

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BRAISED ROE VENISON SHOULDER AND TURNIPS (SERVES 3-4 PEOPLE)

One whole roe shoulder Chicken stock to cover Six large onions Half bottle of red wine A glass of port Half a star anise, A stick of cinnamon, Three juniper berries, One clove A head of garlic A bunch of turnips Salt and pepper Season the roe shoulder with salt and pepper. Brown the shoulder on the top of the stove in a large roasting tray with a little oil. Pop into a hot oven to brown further for five minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the temperature down to 180 degrees ready for braising. Remove the shoulder from the tray while you prepare the braising liquid in the same tray. Take six large onions, sliced thinly, sweat gently over a low heat in the tray the roe has been browned in, adding a little more oil if needed. When the onion is soft, add half a bottle of red wine and a glass of port and reduce over a medium to high heat. Season with the star anise, cinnamon stick, juniper berries, and clove.

Cut the head of garlic in half width-wise and add to the tray. Then turn off the heat, place roe shoulder and turnips in tray and add stock to cover. Cover the roasting tray with tin foil and braise in a low oven, 180 degrees for three and a half hours. Take off the lid and brown in the oven for a further 20 minutes.

Check for seasoning. Serve with potatoes and some greens.

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Back to Babylon Rooftop dining really comes into its own in summer. Absolutely revisits Babylon at the Kensington Roof Gardens

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here aren’t many restaurants that can claim to offer the following: mature trees planted on a rooftop, views over the whole of London, and flamingos. None, probably, apart from Babylon at the Kensington Roof Gardens.

This Grade II listed spot has an illustrious history: it was the place for the

ladies of Kensington to meet for tea from the 1930s, when the garden was part of Derry and Toms department store, and in the 1970s it was home to Biba, which refigured the Art Deco building into a temple of glamour

and decadence, 1970s style. This is the largest roof garden in Europe and it is home to ducks, flamingos and koi carp as well as over 30 different species of tree, including some that were planted when the garden was first laid out in 1936, even though there’s only a metre of soil for their roots.

So we love this place. The restaurant really comes into its

own in summer with regular barbecue feasts that go all out with lavish spreads of lobster and steaks, to be eaten on the terrace overlooking not only the fabulous gardens but the whole of London, taking in not only the Albert Hall and the London Eye but, on a good day, Crystal Palace too. On our most recent visit, we loved a creamy butternut squash soup and a delicious crab cocktail with avocado salsa, perfectly fresh and sweet. Main courses were roasted chicken breast with shiitake, button and Paris mushrooms, shallots and Madeira cream sauce, a favourite, and a flawlessly made lemon sole with samphire and new potatoes.

Puddings are a dream, especially the dark chocolate fondant, which is just as oozy and intense as you’d hope. It’s a lovely, lightfilled dining room, with friendly and attentive staff, and a great sense of its own history. You’ve got to love the Roof Gardens. roofgardens.virgin.com 69

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UNPARALLELED Go north towards the Fly-over on Portobello Road and at No. 269, you will find The Muse gallery and studio. This creative sanctuary is nestled amongst the shops opposite ‘Tavistock Piazza’ and offers a moment of serenity away from the chaos of the weekend market.

The Muse at 269, was established in 2003 as a platform for established and emerging artists. At the core of the operation is a residency program with artists working on the premises. The residents are always ready to walk and talk you around with a fresh cup of coffee, if you are interested? If not, you can sit and use free wireless in a quiet colourful space, plus enjoy some of the most diverse people watching the city has to offer, without pressure to purchase or limit on time to splodge.

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FOODIE NOTES BELOW: We are loving these new melamine platters at Blenheim Crescent’s Ceramica Blue, which have been bought

by Ottolenghi for their cafes too. The large serving dishes look just like classic white paper plates but they’re totally practical, dishwashersafe and perfect for salads, cakes or picnics. £22.50, ceramicablue.co.uk

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Broken Down Doll returned to Chamberlayne Road with its pop-up absinthe parlour, bringing a decadent four-day cocktail frenzy to the area. Missed it? Be sure to catch it next time… brokendowndollboutique.blogspot.co.uk

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Notting Hill Gate’s Chakra has just been ranked in the UK’s top eight Indian restaurants in the 2012 Tatler Restaurant Awards. Andy Varma’s food is inspired by the royal kitchens of India’s history and each delicious dish is fit for a maharajah.

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The first ever bar of chocolate that comes with a guaranteed no carbon footprint credential is about to hit the shelves at Rococo – and prepare to be shocked by the £11.95 pricetag. For that, you can rest safe in the knowledge that all proceeds go to the producers, and the bar’s journey to the UK from Grenada has been via sailing boat. rococochocolates.com

Foraging for edibles might be a mostly rural pursuit but it’s eminently possible in London too.

And we’re absolutely not talking rifl ing through rubbish bins. No – this is a life skill that reawakens your senses and gives you a greater appreciation of your environment, and it can be taught right here in W2. A course at the Idler Academy on 3 June with expert forager Robin Harford will leave you able to identify wild edible plants and how to forage them sustainably, safely and legally. Tickets cost £85, including a light lunch using foraged produce. 10.45-5pm.

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This country’s tequila consumption has trebled in the past decade, and knowing a thing or two about the potent Mexican spirit, Notting Hill’s Tom Conran has bottled his own. Just launched at Crazy Homies is Tequila Chamucos, a drink produced using ancient as well as state of the art techniques, distilled using 100% weber blue agave. It’s a smooth mix, for sipping not slamming, they say, and every bottle is made from stylish hand-blown glass. You’ll find it at Crazy Homies in Westbourne Park Road as well as at Selfridges.

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ewellery designer and daughter of Monsoon’s Peter Simon, Zara was born and bred in Notting Hill. She has a passion for travel, picking up global inspirations for her beautiful designs. Here she lets us inside her jet-set lifestyle.

Where is your favourite place in the world to visit?

I’d have to say Ibiza and Brazil.

I have such fond memories from these places and Ibiza is my second home. I have friends I’ve had for years over there and I just love the sea and sunsets, nature and music.

Brazil has such wonderful food, shopping and culture.

In your opinion, where is the best beach in the world?

Espelliho in Bahia Best holiday adventure?

Definitely paragliding in Rio and learning to dive when I was younger in Thailand, truly amazing experiences that I would recommend to anyone.

Do you have a go-to brand of clothing for holiday-wear?

I love small jackets and also Alexander Wang and Vince t-shirts.

I think Felder Felder design great holiday dresses. I also love Buba bags. I do try to travel lightly!

Where do you like to fly from?

For long haul flights, Heathrow’s Terminal five. I don’t like to rush at the airport so I make sure I have plenty of time, I make last minute calls, buy lots of water and a few naughty snacks for the plane.

Holiday playlist on your iPod? Karunesh’s Global Spirit, Empire of the Sun and Cut and Copy.

Favourite London pastime in the summer?

I like to walk along the river, watching the skyline and all the bridges. The choppy waters are surprisingly calming and I like to see all the activities on the river.

Jumping back to home turf, can you tell me a little bit about your new studio?

Certainly, it has bespoke cabinets with stunning lighting and some great contemporary art. The goal at Zara Simon is to make the experience of creating a piece of jewellery very special and with our new bespoke jewellery service this showroom will do exactly that. zarasimonjewellery.com

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I can’t live without my iPad Denim shorts and lots of bikinis I always take a large selection of my jewellery as I can layer up the pieces for evening and keep it simpler in the day I’m also never with out a few pairs of ankle boots winter or summer they go with everything

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A great evening celebrating our friend Valentine Warner’s launch of two new pizzas he has invented for Pizza Express.

The party was in the beautiful Coptic Street branch and not only were Val’s pizza’s fantastic, he was also such a warm and friendly host of the party and made us feel really special, a rare gift.

We bumped into Harriet, the PR for Willie’s Cacao and bartered a recipe for old-fashioned Danish apple cake for a big box of chocolate. Mr Skött is not a big fan of dark chocolate, but the complexity of Willie’s tastes just heavenly.

We’ve been sold on Scandinavian style for ages, of course and we’ve been watching with interest as the north comes to dominate the UK’s living rooms – whether furniture or TV drama – and now increasingly, food is turning Scandi too. We all love a herring, a slice of rye, dill sauce and cinnamon buns so it’s all good for us. And is it just us, or does everyone you meet these days seem to be from Sweden? So we’re having our own Scandi food and beauty evening on 7 June, where a feast will be served up by our friend Signe Johansen (author of the fabulous Scandilicious cook book) to accompany an extensive makeover session with members of the Kell Skott team and visiting make up experts. Tickets cost £50 at kellskotthaircare.com. Just in case you fancy it. mrandmrsskott@zest-media.com 74

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ABSOLUTELY | FOOD & TR AV EL THE HOTEL: Bowood House, home to the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne, has been open to the public since 1975 and the adjoining separate hotel was built three years ago as a luxury golf and spa retreat. Surrounded by extensive parkland landscaped by Capability Brown and a deer sanctuary, it’s a spacious, stylish place, designed by the Marquis himself.

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THE BEDROOMS: There are 43 bedrooms at Bowood and ours was a ground floor suite, with double-aspect windows overlooking the vast expanse of golf course. Treats include luxurious linen, an outsized bed, a daybed for lounging plus the usual high-tech audio-visual equipment (ipod dock, flatscreen television).

THE BATHROOM: Predictably huge – walk-in power shower, oversize bathtub, an extravagance of towels and an abundance of delightful products.

Bowood House Wiltshire WHAT TO DO:

Bowood’s gardens are famed for their marvelous rhododendrons, which come into their own from April until June. You could spend hours in the impressive rhododendron walk, on the other side of the estate from the hotel, which is a riot of colour, culminating in fantastic views from the mausoleum at the top of the hill. The house and gardens are open from April until October.

And for families, there’s an awardwinning adventure playground on the estate that will keep the children amused for hours with its famous Space Dive slide (a vertical drop that’s a modern version of a Victorian invention, apparently), treetop walkways, sunken trampolines and creative wooden climbing walls.

THE RESTAURANTS: The Sheldon restaurant serves up small, meticulously arranged plates of high class food, with especially good quality meat (the beef was notably excellent) in stylish (if formal) surroundings.

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THE SPA: Just nominated as a finalist in the 2012 Good Spa Awards, this is a haven of relaxation with a pool overlooking the grounds, hot tub, sauna, steam room and an aromatherapy shower.

Upstairs in the couple’s treatment room there’s an extensive menu of massages, facials and body wraps – the facial was professional, effective and supremely relaxing.

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Shortlisted for this year’s Orange Prize for Fiction, Georgina Harding’s book Painter of Silence is set in Romania. She outlines a relationship with the country that spans over 20 years

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fi rst went to Romania in the late 1980s, at the lowest point of the Ceausescu era. The sights were astonishingly and unexpectedly beautiful, but I wouldn’t have recommended it to a tourist. Take the condition of the hotels as the most superficial indicator of how it was: vacant and shoddy structures of Communist concrete with erratic water supply and un-openable windows, uniformly dim due to the rationing of 20-watt lightbulbs in modernist chandeliers.

Also rationed in the Socialist supply structure – or so it appeared – were those brass rods that hold carpets to stairs: this could be quite a hazard as you stumbled in to bed in the dark after a sparse, interminably slow-served meal in which only the wine had been available in plenty. Such things are better not remembered, let alone recommended.

But that was more than 20 years ago. I go back frequently and I am glad to say that the sights remain but the accommodation and food have wonderfully improved. I go to the countryside rather than the cities: to the western province of Transylvania, where wide expanses of rolling farmland are held within the horseshoe curve of the Carpathian mountains, with fairytale villages, vast tracts of forest and pasture and an extraordinary diversity of wildflowers.

The villages are poor and some are sadly depopulated, but in others it is possible to stay in beautifully restored peasant houses and experience the textures of life as it used to be lived throughout Europe – even to draw your water from the well and wash your clothes there, as my ten-year-old daughter once insisted on, though the house we were living in had been fitted with modern facilities. Pro Patrimonio, a charity modelled on our National Trust, and the Mihai Eminescu Trust have traditional houses

in villages founded by Saxon immigrants in the Middle Ages, in the region close to the turretted town of Sighisoara which was the birthplace of the notorious Vlad the Impaler (inspiration for Dracula, the country’s most famous, though fictional, tourist attraction). The Eminescu Trust has also restored a manor in the village of Malancrav that was owned by a Hungarian feudal lord; and further east in Transylvania, where the population is almost wholly Hungarian, Count Tibor Kalnoky has converted a number of village houses for tourists and has begun work on a more ambitious project that was a family hunting lodge. He also administers a couple of houses bought and restored by Prince Charles – to whom, with the inevitability of the old European aristocracy, he is tenuously related.

The richest ethnically Romanian heritage is to be found in the northwestern region of Maramures.

When I first went, there was a wonderful unity to the villages: wooden houses and wooden churches built like arks with high shingle-covered steeples pointing to the sky, and in the forested hills behind them the wood from which they were made. It’s changing. The people of Maramures are known to be strong and hard-working, and too many of them have gone to work hard in the west of Europe and come back to build houses that would be more appropriate in a suburb of Barcelona. Others like the Pop family of Hoteni are fierce in their desire to keep their culture alive. They have a simple guest house and serve delicious food in their kitchen, and Ion Pop is one of the area’s best-known musicians.

Recently I have been spending time in the Apuseni mountains to the south-west, where other folk cultures and costume and music can be found, and other tales of modernisation. I went to the historic village of Rosia Montana, threatened with destruction by a vast open-cast gold mine.

In the neighbouring valley of Bucium, in another wooden village surrounded by wildflowers, the Hanul Ursita marks, hopefully, the beginning of a gentle form of tourism that can bring an economic life to the people of this region that gives them an alternative to mining. This area offers wonderful walking, easier than other parts of Transylvania where I could fi nd my own way without too much difficulty.

Elsewhere the landscape is so big and so few paths are marked that one really does need a guide.

I have to confess that I once took a friend walking in Romania and got entirely lost. We were making a tour of the painted monasteries, in Moldavia on the far side of the Carpathians, where the history is Byzantine and Ottoman, not Hungarian and Gothic. I had thought we could walk through the beechwoods from one monastery to another, but paths are hard to fi nd in a beechwood when the ground is covered in golden leaves.

We spent a whole day out and walked in a circle, and found at the end of the day the same team of woodcutters from whom we had asked the way in the morning.

They thought it very funny, and loaded us onto their horses and carts along with their wood to take us back to the village where we had started. Soon after dawn the following morning we met them again. They took us on their carts the fi rst stretch, an hour and a half deep into the forest, and carefully set us on the right way this time. That morning drive was the best part of the whole trip: the mist breaking, the autumn in the beeches, the slow pace of the horses in our little convoy of carts, the talk of the woodcutters who rode up for a while then jumped down and walked alongside and offered us their home-made plum brandy to drink from old Sprite bottles.

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It was time for a complete overhaul of our client’s existing home, updating it from the 1980s to a more glamorous interior, reflecting her strong sense of style. The master bedroom required more wardrobe storage and the client wanted a walk-in shower in the ensuite bathroom to replace the bath. Additional storage solutions were required, such as a proper

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Two reception rooms Kitchen / breakfast room Master bedroom with dressing room & bathroom Second bedroom with en-suite bathroom Terrace, lift & secure underground parking space 2,168 sq ft / 201.4 sq m Guide Price £3,950,000 Leasehold – 125 years from March 2004

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St James’s Gardens W11 £5,950,000 An elegant, mid terrace house with fantastic views over the glorious garden square enjoying fantastic, light aspects. The accommodation is arranged over five floors and is currently configured to provide an independent lower ground floor apartment. The main house features magnificent reception space including a stunning first floor drawing room. The bedroom accomodation includes a grand master bedroom with en suite bathroom occuping the entire second floor, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Freehold. Sole Agents.

HOLLAND PARK: 020 7605 6890 sales.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Chepstow Villas W11 £4,750,000 Set back from the road, this magnificent, stucco fronted Victorian property provides elegant reception space on the raised ground and first floors. The generous bedroom accommodation includes a huge master suite, three additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. The lower floor has been configured to provide a one bedroom apartment that can operate independently from the main family accommodation. Further benefits include access to Ladbroke Square Gardens. Freehold. Sole Agents.

NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 2890 sales.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Find out how our network of offices works together to find you the very best buyer.

When we first opened in Notting Hill, Queen Victoria was 37 years old.

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Campden Hill Gardens W8 £3,500,000 This spectacular former artist studio offers a stunning open plan kitchen/ reception room with vaulted ceilings on the first floor. The bedroom accommodation comprises a magnificent master suite, a large second bedroom, separate shower room and a beautiful south facing patio garden. Freehold.

A happy seller and buyer KENSINGTON: 020 7368 4450 sales.kns@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Holland Park W11 ÂŁ3,450,000 Having been subject to a comprehensive refurbishment programme, this superb property now provides beautiful accommodation finished to an exacting standard. The grand interconnecting reception rooms enjoy bright aspects while the bedroom accommodation includes a fabulous master suite, a guest suite and a further bedroom served by a beautifully fitted shower room.

Located moments from the fantastic local amenities of Holland Park Avenue and Notting Hill. Share of Freehold. Joint Sole Agents.

HOLLAND PARK: 020 7605 6890 sales.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Farm Place W8 £2,300,000 Situated in the ever popular ‘Hillgate Village’ area, this charming house benefits from excellent living/ entertaining space throughout and a delightful patio garden. The accommodation includes a large double reception room, a kitchen with access to a balcony, a second reception room, a superb master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and a bathroom. Freehold. Sole Agents.

KENSINGTON: 020 7368 4450 sales.kns@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Pembridge Crescent W11 £1,695,000 Occupying the first floor of an imposing double fronted house, this well presented lateral apartment offers excellent entertaining space with a large kitchen/dining room and a split-level double reception room. The generous bedroom accommodation includes a master suite and a further two bedrooms served by a bathroom. Share of Freehold. Sole Agents.

NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 2890 sales.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

Brooksville Avenue NW6 £1,400,000 This charming and beautifully presented property boasts a wealth of attractive original features, bright spacious accommodation throughout and a pretty walled garden. Further highlights include an impressive double reception room, a kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms, including a stunning south facing master bedroom and a family bathroom. Freehold. Sole Agents.

NORTH KENSINGTON: 020 7313 8350 sales.nkn@marshandparsons.co.uk

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“Our flat had been on the market with another agent, we never thought we would sell the place. It was a great relief to see your team selling it with genuine enthusiasm.

Not only did they bring the buyers in, we got a really good price.”

Fosbury Mews W2 £2,250 per week This stunning and incredibly unique mews house in a quiet gated mews is located moments from Hyde Park. Refurbished to the highest standard and offering 2000sqft of accommodation, this house comprises an eat-in kitchen and first floor reception room with vaulted ceilings and three en suite bedrooms including a sumptuous master suite.

A delighted recent seller NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 2890 lets.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Palace Court W2 £1,550 per week This stunning maisonette apartment provides exceptional reception space and indulgent bedroom accommodation. Finished to the highest specification the property comprises an open plan kitchen/reception room, three large bedrooms and three bathrooms (two en suite). Palace Court is directly opposite the green spaces of Kensington Gardens and only minutes walk from Notting Hill Gate.

NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 2890 lets.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

Clarendon Road W11 £550 per week This stunning apartment has been refurbished to exacting standards and is flooded with natural light, comprising an open plan kitchen/reception room with wooden floors, a well proportioned double bedroom, a contemporary bathroom suite and a smaller second bedroom, which would be ideal as a guest bedroom or study.

HOLLAND PARK: 020 7605 6890 lets.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Reception room • Kitchen/dining room • 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms (2 en suite) • Utility room • Cloakroom Private garden • Access to communal gardens Private parking

Guide price £3,500,000 Freehold

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Phillimore Court W8 A bright, west facing, lateral apartment which has been refurbished to an incredibly high standard throughout and benefits from a large communal roof terrace.

Open plan kitchen/reception room • 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) • Communal roof terrace Porter • Lift

Guide price £1,400,000 Leasehold

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 hollandpark@carterjonas.co.uk

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Pembridge Square W2 A spacious apartment in a fine double fronted building on Pembridge Square. The apartment boasts fantastic vaulted ceilings and extends to approximately 1,429 sq ft.

Reception room • Kitchen • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) • Cloakroom • Access to communal gardens (subject to the usual consents) • Good decoration

Guide price £2,500,000 Leasehold

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 hollandpark@carterjonas.co.uk

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Carlton Mansions W14 A superb raised ground floor apartment boasting high ceilings throughout and a generous entertaining space.

Reception room • Kitchen/dining room • 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms (1 en suite)

Guide price £2,400,000 Share of Freehold

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 hollandpark@carterjonas.co.uk

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The Lancasters W2 A stunning first floor apartment with large south facing windows framing breathtaking views of Hyde Park. The apartment benefits from first class spa facilities, valet parking and 24 hour concierge service which all combine to make this development W2’s most luxurious address.

Reception room • Kitchen • 4 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms Lift • Balcony • Very good decoration

Guide price £8,350,000 Share of Freehold

Hyde Park & Bayswater 020 7402 1552 hydepark@carterjonas.co.uk

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Boyne Terrace Mews W11

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A recently refurbished family house tucked away in this quiet mews in the heart of Holland Park.

A recently refurbished charming garden flat with its own private entrance tucked away in Holland Park.

Reception room • Kitchen/dining room • Master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe • 3 further bedrooms

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An exceptional house arranged over five floors on this sought after road moments from Hyde Park.

A spacious and beautifully presented apartment on the top floor of this late Victorian red brick house.

2 reception rooms • Kitchen • 3 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms Separate WC • Roof terrace • Garage

2 reception rooms • Kitchen • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Balcony

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BRAMHAM GARDENS, SW5 £1,050,000

PORTFOLIO Absolutely’s monthly overview of the market

This striking one bedroom lower ground floor flat has a generous interior with amazing lighting, private patio garden and direct access to the delightful communal gardens.There is a substantial reception room with beautiful fireplace, stylish and fully fitted kitchen, smart bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom and sleek guest cloakroom.

Marsh & Parsons, 020 7835 0620 www.marshandparsons.co.uk

YORK STREET, W1

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A handsome conversion in an end of terrace period building with elegant furnishings and state of the art fittings. The kitchen/dining area is open plan with limestone flooring and two well sized double bedrooms are served by en-suites. SOLE AGENTS Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, 020 7402 9866, www.brlets.co.uk

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PEMBRIDGE SQUARE, NOTTING HILL W2 £2,500,000

A spacious two double bedroom apartment in a fine double fronted building on Pembridge Square. The apartment extends to approx. 1429 sq. ft. and boasts fantastic vaulted ceilings and access to the Pembridge Square communal gardens (subject to the usual consents). Pembridge Square is situated in a highly desirable area of Notting Hill and is within easy walking distance of the many restaurants, bars, shops and transport links of Notting Hill Gate (central, district and circle lines), Westbourne Grove and Portobello Road.

020 7371 1111 carterjonas.co.uk

DE VERE GARDENS, KENSINGTON, W8 £1,600,000

An impressive and well presented two bedroom flat, occupying approximately 897 sq ft on the fourth floor (with lift) of this attractive Victorian building, with the advantage of having a charming kitchen/drawing room.

De Vere Gardens is situated just south of Kensington Gardens and therefore benefits from the shopping and transport facilities of Kensington High Street.

Entrance hall, drawing room, kitchen, master bedroom with en suite shower room, second bedroom, bathroom, lift, 897 sq ft (83 sq m).

020 7938 3666 struttandparker.com

CODRINGTON MEWS, W11 £1,675,000

A wonderful mews style house with three bedrooms located on this quiet and sought after location in the heart of Notting Hill. Beautifull y app oint ed recept ion room, contemporary kitchen, three bedrooms, wonderful bright bathroom, 500 sq. ft. attic storage space, unusually tall ceilings offering potential to add a additional floor, subject to planning. Located within the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

020 7361 0400 wilfords.com

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PALACE GATE, W8 Share of Freehold ÂŁ3,300,000

A remarkable triplex within this famous mansion building of historic importance.

Designed by the modernist architect Wells Coates and completed in 1939, the building is Grade 2* listed and much revered. Its individual units are designed around a threetwo system of spatial layout, allowing for split-level living spaces connected by elegant staircases. This comprehensive apartment comprises three interlinked reception areas, five double bedrooms and five bathrooms.

The building has a resident porter, secure underground parking and a lift.

17 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EU

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LADBROKE WALK, W11

Freehold ÂŁ3,750,000

A remarkable mews house with integral parking and a landscaped garden.

Recently the subject of an extensive renovation, this luxurious three storey property is stylish and sophisticated and will appeal to a wide audience. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, open plan living and a garden, it makes a great family home or a downsizer for a local couple. Set in a peaceful location it is just a short stroll to Holland Park and the Ladbroke Arms pub. A hugely welcoming and sophisticated property that gets your pulse racing.

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SHALCOMB STREET, SW10 ÂŁ2,500 per week

A very decadent family home, remodelled

by Roland Cowan Architects and interiordesigned by Christian de Falbe.

Encompassing four floors in total, the property has a chic boutique feel throughout.

Adding a twist to the traditional is a formal reception space with an Art Deco design, where Twenties-style furniture is combined with bold pieces of pop art. This galleried space overlooks a large open-plan kitchen/ dining area. The remaining upper floors comprise an indulgent master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and family bathroom. There is a terraced area and balcony.

17 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EU

Email: info@domusnova.com Tel: 0207 727 1717 Fax: 0207 727 2030 Web: www.domusnova.com Domus loves: dinner at Clarke’s on Kensington Church Street

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HOLLAND PARK, W11 ÂŁ6,500 per week

Expert design and luxurious style makes this property one of a kind.

Set on the first floor of an imposing period villa, this exceptional home features unparalleled lateral living space. There is a spectacular double-aspect reception space, dining room and large contemporary kitchen. Three indulgent double bedrooms and three bathrooms make up the rest of this incredible home. This property comes with lift access and porter service. Located moments away from the wealth of boutiques, cafes and restaurants of Holland Park.

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Horbury Crescent 2,481 sq ft (230.5 sq m)

| Notting Hill | W11

A well presented three bedroom house, with a lovely garden and situated within the catchment area for Ladbroke Square Gardens.

room | Kitchen | Family room | Three bedrooms | Drawing Utility room Cloakroom | Three storage vaults | Garden | | Access to Ladbroke Square Gardens Entrance hall

Two bathrooms

Asking Price ÂŁ4,050,000, Freehold

Notting Hill Sales 020 7221 1111

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Ladbroke Square 730 sq ft (67.8 sq m)

| Notting Hill | W11

An immaculate second floor two bedroom flat overlooking Ladbroke Square.

Entrance hall

| Drawing room | Kitchen | Two bedrooms | Bathroom | Balcony | Lift

ÂŁ850 per week Unfurnished

Notting Hill Lettings 020 7221 1111

Palace Court 1,149 sq ft (106.74 sq m)

| Bayswater | W2

A well presented two bedroom flat in this red brick, Victorian mansion block, situated moments from the park.

Entrance hall

| Drawing room | Kitchen | Two bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Storage vault | Patio | Porter

Asking Price ÂŁ995,000 Leasehold

Notting Hill Sales 020 7221 1111

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Gordon Place 2,235 sq ft (207.63 sq m)

| Kensington | W8

A charming four bedroom house with excellent entertaining space and a wonderful 68 ft long west facing garden

room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Family room | Drawing Two bathrooms | | Study | Utility room | Three storage vaults West-facing garden Entrance hall

Four bedrooms

Price upon Application Freehold

Kensington Sales 020 7938 3866

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Stafford Terrace 1,855 sq ft (172 sq m)

| Kensington | W8

A spectacular maisonette situated in a beautiful period building, located close to all the amenities of Kensington High Street and Notting Hill.

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ÂŁ4,000 per week Furnished

Kensington Lettings 020 7938 3866

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Hyde Park Gardens, W2 £3.95m

Holland Road, W14 £659,000

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St. Helens Gardens, W10 £457,500

Bywater Street, SW3 £2.6m

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Holland Road, W14 £685,000

Gloucester Terrace, W2 £550,000

Bespoke Service – Outstanding Results.

For a free no-obligation market appraisal please contact Wilfords London.

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Westbourne Grove, W11 £3,250 per week

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Bedford Gardens, W8 £1,450 per week

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Parkland Court, W14 £750 per week

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Holland Road, W14 £625 per week

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Abbotsbury Close, W14 £795 per week

Hornton Street, W8 £825 per week

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Kensington Garden Square, W2

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2001 Sq. Ft./ 186 Sq. M | 2 Bedrooms | Share of Freehold | Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea This stylish two-bedroom apartment has been architecturally and interior designed throughout and occupies the first and second floors of this grand white stucco fronted period building.

Wilfords London, 6 Holland Street W8 4LT wilfords.com

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Kensington Court, W8

ÂŁ1,750 per week

1665 Sq. Ft./ 155 Sq. M | 3 Bedrooms | Long Let | Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea A stunning three bedroom flat in a prestigious block in the heart of Kensington.

Wilfords London, 6 Holland Street W8 4LT wilfords.com

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Driven

When you are looking to sell or rent, our driven teams will bring energy and fresh ideas to achieving you the best results this summer.

Bob Crowley, head of sales in Notting Hill is typical of our driven staff. With over 10 years experience in Central London sales, Bob not only brings expertise and integrity to selling your home, but also a healthy dose of enthusiasm.

It is perhaps why 97% of our customers would recommend us to their family and friends.

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Chelsea 020 7589 6677

Kensington 020 7795 4288

Notting Hill 020 7221 4805

Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330

Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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Chelsea 020 7589 6677

Kensington 020 7795 4288

Notting Hill 020 7221 4805

Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330

Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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Volume & Light

Powis Mews Notting Hill W11 A quite remarkable architect designed house (313 sq m/3,257 sq ft approx.) offering a dramatic combination of light and volume in this quiet Notting Hill setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), en suite shower room, cloakroom, double reception room, second reception room, bespoke kitchen, dining room, study, utility room, wine cellar, gym, roof terrace.

Freehold ÂŁ3,450,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805

Refreshingly different estate agents

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Artesian Village Gem

Courtnell Street Notting Hill W2 A beautiful Victorian house boasting many original features (181 sq m/1,948 sq ft approx.) and located at the preferred southern end of this pretty tree-lined street in the heart of Artesian Village. The house benefits from a bright westerly aspect allowing an abundance of natural light to flow throughout. 4 bedrooms, dressing room, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, reception room, dining room, study, kitchen, utility room, patio, roof terrace, garden.

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Freehold ÂŁ3,000,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805

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Chelsea 020 7589 6677

Kensington 020 7795 4288

Notting Hill 020 7221 4805

Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330

Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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Stylish Home

Clarendon Road Holland Park W11 A beautifully presented house (110 sq m/1,178 sq ft approx.) with off-street parking. Offering a great deal of natural light and highlights include a first floor reception with floor to ceiling windows, stylish kitchen/diner with separate utility room and a private patio garden providing access to a communal garden. 3 bedrooms, en suite shower room, bathroom, cloakroom, reception room, open plan kitchen/dining area, utility room, off-street parking, garden.

Leasehold with a Share of freehold ÂŁ1,550,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805

Refreshingly different estate agents

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Simply Stunning

Holland Park Avenue Holland Park W11 A stunning duplex apartment (84 sq m/901 sq ft approx.) in this central Holland Park location. The reception room has a bright open-plan southerly aspect, air conditioning, underfloor heating, feature fireplace, high ceilings and French doors providing access to a sun-trap 24ft decked flat roof. Master bedroom, en-suite bathroom, cloakroom, bedroom/study area, open plan reception room/ kitchen, utility room, access to flat roof.

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Freehold ÂŁ1,350,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805

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Chelsea 020 7589 6677

Kensington 020 7795 4288

Notting Hill 020 7221 4805

Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330

Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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Architectural Dream

Finstock Road North Kensington W10 An exceptional Edwardian semi detached terrace house (311 sq m/3,346 sq ft approx.) designed by renowned architect George Clarke. The property has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment to exacting standards and has the finest basement conversion to be found in North Kensington. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 2 shower rooms (1 en suite), 2 cloakrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, study, utility room, patio, garden.

Freehold ÂŁ2,900,000 Ladbroke Grove office mm@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 0330

Refreshingly different estate agents

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Grand Design

Chesterton Road North Kensington W10 Over four floors this beautifully styled and recently refurbished Victorian house (223 sq m/2,394 sq ft approx.) offers spacious accommodation and has the additional benefits of a garden and a roof terrace. Chesterton Road is an attractive tree lined street and is situated between St Lawrence Terrace and St Marks Road. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, roof terrace, garden.

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Freehold ÂŁ2,500,000 Ladbroke Grove office mm@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 0330

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Chelsea 020 7589 6677

Kensington 020 7795 4288

Notting Hill 020 7221 4805

Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330

Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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Luxury Living

St. Lukes Mews Notting Hill W11 A beautifully finished, stylish mews house that benefits from natural light and carefully thought out luxuries. The house offers open plan living as well as further reception space with a drop down cinema screen. 2 bedrooms, shower room, en suite bathroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, private roof terrace.

Furnished ÂŁ1,800 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388

Family Garden Delight

Kingsbridge Road North Kensington W10 A beautifully presented family house, recently refurbished to a high standard. Large open plan kitchen dining area ideal for family life, well-proportioned bedrooms and a stunning landscaped garden. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, utility room, out houses, garden.

Unfurnished ÂŁ1,450 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388

Refreshingly different estate agents

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Period Perfection

Highlever Road North Kensington W10 A contemporary styled family house benefitting from good natural light. Newly refurbished to a high specification and offers fantastic reception space, large kitchen dining room which leads to a beautiful garden. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, utility room, garden.

Unfurnished ÂŁ1,295 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388

Cobbled Mews

Celbridge Mews Bayswater W2 A beautifully refurbished house finished to an exacting standard throughout. The property boasts a 21 foot reception room with wood flooring, ideal for entertaining and further benefits from good natural light. 3 bedrooms, shower room/sauna, en suite bathroom, reception room, kitchen, garage.

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Unfurnished ÂŁ1,175 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS Geoff Wilford and Simon Welfare, Directors at Wilfords London PHOTO: RICHARD CLARK

A partnership built on trust

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fter many years working in mainstream Estate Agency Geoff and I were ready for a new challenge. So, last October we took the plunge and set up our own business.

We first met almost ten years ago and soon discovered we shared a similar work hard, play hard attitude to life.

Although our careers took different paths, we still kept in touch.

Then Geoff landed the dream job - selling villas in the Caribbean.

Suddenly seeing Geoff became a lot more attractive and I spent my annual leave in Barbados for several years. Over a lot of rum punch the plan was hatched.

Fast forward to 2010 with Geoff back in the UK still determined to start his own agency. His was to be a new and bespoke estate agency, offering the best in service and value for money. He had the sales side sorted but who could run lettings? His search was over.

Nine months into our new venture, we now find ourselves working 13 hour days, sometimes seven days a week, and having an absolute blast.

We have sunk everything we have into getting this business up and running and are proud of what we are building.

We are well aware that both our friendship and business partnership are built on complete trust which gave us a solid base from which to design Wilfords London’s core values. The proof? The vast majority of our business is from personal referrals from clients both old and new.

What they share is their implicit trust in our judgment and expertise when selling or renting their greatest asset.

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Demand is high... ...supply is low We’ll get you the right price in the current market More buyers and tenants and a shortage of properties means the market is moving fast. With 50 branches across the Capital and an in depth knowledge of the local London markets, no one’s better placed to find you the right buyer or tenant at the right price.

For a current valuation of your property visit kfh.co.uk or your local branch in Bayswater.

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Linden Gardens, Notting Hill Gate, W2 £1,395,000 Shared freehold Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

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A beautiful two bedroom flat on the raised ground floor of this handsome period conversion, positioned on this popular leafy street moments from Notting Hill Gate.

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Princess Court, Queensway, W2 £400,000 A beautifully bright and well proportioned flat situated in a handsome art deco building along Bayswater’s Queensway. The property comprises large double bedroom, spacious reception room and sun trap bay windows situated moments to Hyde Park and the underground station. Leasehold.

Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

Ralph Court, Queensway, W2 £850,000 A well presented apartment comprising well proportioned reception room, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. This property is situated within a popular and well located art deco building set amidst Bayswater’s wide variety of shops, restaurants and excellent transport links. Leasehold.

Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

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Hereford Mews, Bayswater, W2 £1,295,000 A beautiful two bedroom house with two en suite bathrooms, situated within a quiet cobbled and gated mews. This property is well located for all Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill Gate’s boutiques and restaurants and only a short walk from Hyde Park.

Freehold.

Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

Grosvenor Court Mansions, Edgware Road, W2 £1,175,000 A spacious bright and modern penthouse flat offering a delightful bright double aspect, three bedrooms, three bathrooms (two en suite), large reception room with a full width balcony, lifts and porter. This property is located close to Hyde Park and Mayfair.

Leasehold.

Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

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Leamington Road Villas W11 This delightful mid-terrace house, in need of total refurbishment, presents a fantastic opportunity to create a fabulous family home subject to the necessary permissions. The property which retains many original period features is situated in a charming and secluded street in Notting Hill 2/3 reception rooms | 5/6 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2 kitchens | utility room | balcony | 35’ patio garden

Guide price ÂŁ3,250,000 freehold

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Addison Avenue W11 A superbly presented end of terrace townhouse offering generous accommodation arranged over four floors and a delightful roof terrace. Addison Avenue is located in the heart of Holland Park, with it's wide range of shops and restaurants, and is within easy reach of Notting Hill and High Street Kensington drawing room | dining room with open-plan kitchen | 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) | utility room | cloakroom | roof terrace

Guide price ÂŁ2,950,000 freehold

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Hamptons Notting Hill Sales. 020 7717 5469 nottinghillsales@hamptons.co.uk

Aldridge Road Villas, W11 - £4,100,000 - Freehold Linden Gardens, W2 - £2,300,000 - Leasehold A substantial and very tastefully decorated semi-detached, four bedroom family A very light three bedroom (1340 sq ft) lateral third/top floor apartment within an home with large east-facing garden close to Portobello Road & Westbourne Grove. impressive period detached building tucked away behind Notting Hill Gate.

Millwood Street, W10 - £1,800,000 - Freehold A lovely contemporary three storey terraced town house moments from Portobello Road, with great living space and plenty of decked outside space.

Ladbroke Square, W11 - £1,195,000 - Share of Freehold A delightful and spacious lower ground floor two bedroom apartment offering a great deal of charm in a fine period building in the heart of Notting Hill.

Kensington Gardens Square, W2 - £895,000 - Leasehold A charming two bedroom house on a gated mews which unusually benefits from a porter, communal pool, squash court, gym and underground parking.

Westbourne Park Road, W11 - £600,000 - Leasehold An excellently located two bedroom garden apartment offering generous reception room with space for dining, and direct access to the garden.

In the year of medals, we are already on a winning streak.

Hamptons International Silver for Best for UK Large Estate Agency and Best for Marketing.

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Hamptons Notting Hill Lettings. 020 7034 0405 nottinghilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Aldridge Road Villas, W11 - £3,200 per week - Furnished This unique, four bedroom family home is positioned on a quiet, residential tree-lined street just moments from Portobello Road.

Princedale Road, W11 - £1,850 per week - Unfurnished Located on a quiet residential street within Holland Park, this four bedroom house has been architecturally designed to offer a stylish family home

Westbourne Gardens, W2 - £795 per week - Unfurnished

Westbourne Park Road, W11 - £750 per week - Furnished

Dunworth Mews, W11 - £725 per week - Furnished This contemporary mews house sits within a secure gated development just off Portobello Road.

Arundel Gardens, W11 - £365 per week - Furnished

A superb two bedroom split level flat with a study arranged over the first and second floors of a beautiful period conversion.

A beautifully presented and furnished two bedroom lower ground floor flat with a private garden which opens out from the kitchen.

This stylish studio apartment sits on the second floor of a white stucco fronted, Victorian building and boasts plenty of character.

Gold Winner in Best for Property Management

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

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Lancaster Road, W11

ÂŁ495,000 Leasehold

Highlever Road, W10

ÂŁ825 per week

A well proportioned second floor flat that has recently befitted from a new kitchen and bathroom. This flat consists of a double bedroom with ample storage, a large bright and airy A facing kitchen/ reception room and a good sized bathroom.Lancaster Road runs east to west in Notting Hill and situates itself on the boarder of W11 and W10. The world famous Portobello Road lies only a moment away with its fashionable shops, bars and restaurants and Ladbroke Grove Tube Station is just around the corner.

This spacious house is situated on a lovely tree lined street within the St Quintins conservation area. The house comprises a large reception room with a large bay window, wooden floors and high ceilings. French doors lead out to the decked patio garden and the kitchen is a good size and leads through to a downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, two double bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms and one single with good storage. The second floor offers a large loft conversion bedroom with en suite bathroom.

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KATY BRENNAN

Sales Manager, Jackson-Stops & Staff

My W11

BEST RESTAURANT Granger & Co, Westbourne Grove, W11. A fresh and vibrant restaurant with a menu to match. It gets very busy at lunch time, so be prepared to have an aperitif at the bar. Great place for watching the world go by and soaking up the vibe of Westbourne Grove.

A LOST HOUR IN W11 WOULD BE SPENT: In Holland Park, the park itself. Always a wonderful place to meander through, particularly pleasant when the Holland Park Opera is starting up, you can often walk through on a summers evening and hear the rehearsals going on. Great place for wildlife lovers with the resident peacock’s, pigs and brightly coloured parakeets flying around.

FINSTOCK ROAD, W10 £2,900,000

This is an exceptional and unique Edwardian semi-detached terrace house (311 sq m/3,346 sq ft approx) designed by renowned architect George Clarke.

It has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment to exacting standards and now has the finest and most extensive basement conversion to be found in North Kensington. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 2 shower rooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, study, utility room, garden.

Bective Leslie Marsh, 020 7221 0330 bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

PROPERTY NOTES

Highlights from the local agents

TWO OFFICES, ONE POSTCODE THE FINEST COCKTAIL IN W11: Julies Wine Bar, never fails to please. Great place to tuck yourself away with your loved one or have a good old girlie catch up.

MOST INSPIRATIONAL SHOP IN W11 Myriad Antiques, Clarendon Cross. A family-run business specialising in French provincial furniture and garden furniture dating from 19th century. I could buy everything in the shop, certainly worth a visit.

They also recently held an excellent Zebra exhibiton

by Catherine Cazalet.

BEST PROPERTY FOR SALE IN W11 Denbigh Close, W11. The best mews house for sale in W11 at the moment. Recently renovated by up and coming developer FCS Management, the property offers urban cool with an essence of tranquillity.

POA jackson-stops.com 020 7727 5111

Understanding the importance of being the local agent while providing London-wide, national and international coverage, Chesterton Humberts is opening a second Kensington office on Kensington Church Street to maximise convenience to the local community and provide unrivalled coverage for its clients.

Rex Chalmers runs the office on the corner of Kensington High Street and Hornton Street which was the site of Chesterton’s office over 200 years ago in 1805. This large office is the home to strong sales and lettings team and more recently was joined by Springtide Capital, which operates as Chesterton Humberts’ exclusive intermediary for mortgage referrals.

Having worked in the Kensington High Street office, Nick Carter now heads up the new office in Kensington Church Street, which will provide a further sales and lettings service. He says: “We are most enthused to find that house prices in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea have continued to increase far beyond national averages, in some cases reporting prices at 16.64% higher than their prerecession peak. Foreign purchasers continue to be very active in the market but there has also been increased interest from UK buyers who recognise Kensington’s ability to offer not only a secure investment platform, but also a highly desirable lifestyle. This is a rare and attractive combination found in few other areas.”

Over the next few months there will be heightened activity from the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympic Games and Chesterton Humberts will be providing clients with an unrivalled level of service in stereo in W8. www.chestertonhumberts.com, 020 7937 7244

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Alma Terrace, W8 ÂŁ6,800 per week A truly magnificent family house in the heart of Kensington which has been redesigned to optimise space and light throughout. On this sleepy street just south of Kensington High Street in Stratford Village the property faces east and so benefits from a beautiful split-level west-facing garden as well as a wonderful roof terrace. The house offers superb entertaining space including a cinema room as well as generous family living accommodation. The owners designed the house for themselves meaning the attention to detail is unlimited and it feels like a home rather than just a space in which to live. Drawing room, dining room, cinema room, family room, kitchen, master suite, study, six further bedrooms, dressing room/office, utility room, garden and roof terrace. Unfurnished.

020 7937 9976 amanda @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Thalia Bryan Director

Thalia has been a face in the local market for over 20 years and focuses on the property management side of the business but particularly on refurbishment; she and her experienced teams of tradesmen will take on any size of project.

So, if you have a studio flat or a large family home needing a face lift give her

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Argyll Court, Lexham Gardens, W8 ÂŁ1,150,000 Share of Freehold An immaculately presented and newly refurbished raised ground floor flat situated in this handsome building opposite picturesque communal gardens.

The property offers beautiful living and entertaining space as well as boasting a larger than average landscaped garden containing a spacious studio (150 sq ft approx). Lexham Gardens is located in the heart of Kensington only minutes from the local amenities of Stratford Village and close to all the transport links of Kensington High Street and Earls Court. Reception room, open-plan kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite), garden and separate studio.

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Clanricarde Gardens, W2 ÂŁ1,575,000 Share of Freehold A simply stunning apartment set over two floors of this grandiose building. The property of close to 1,200 sq ft boasts high ceilings and has been refurbished to an extremely high standard with great attention to detail and considerable flair. Accommodation includes a spectacularly light and airy reception room, high quality Hacker kitchen, Lutron lighting throughout, Phillip Starck bathroom and benefits from some outside space. The flat is located close to Kensington Gardens and Notting Hill Gate tube station is a short walk away. Reception room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, cloakroom and an open-plan kitchen.

Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 saraht @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Summer is on the way and Sarah and Henrietta at our Notting Hill office need many more flats and houses to satisfy the enormous demand they have from applicants eager to rent or buy in the local area. Give them a call or pop in and meet any of the team.

Sarah Thomas Sales Manager

Henrietta Soames Lettings Manager

Kensington Office 020 7937 9976 Notting Hill Office 020 7221 2277 North Kensington Office 020 8960 0181

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Bracewell Road, W10 ÂŁ890,000 Freehold A charming Victorian house with an extended kitchen and west-facing roof terrace. This lovely family home has been refurbished with wooden floors throughout the ground floor and doors from both the kitchen and reception room open onto a decked garden.There is still the possibility to extend into the loft (subject to the usual permissions and planning consents). Bracewell Road is located off North Pole Road and within minutes of the green open spaces of Little Wormwood Scrubs. Latimer Road and White City are the closest underground stations.Two reception rooms, kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and roof terrace. Sole Agents

020 8960 0181 helen @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

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Artesian Road, W2

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Classic south facing Notting Hill apartment with stripped wooden floors & a fantastic roof terrace arranged over two floors, in the heart of Artesian village. Bathed in natural light on this sought after tree lined road just off Westbourne Grove. Notting Hill Gate tube, Portobello Road & the eclectic mix of Notting Hills bars, restaurants, cafĂŠs & boutiques are all a short stroll away.

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A bright raised ground floor apartment with a south west facing balcony, lovely bay window & an overall feeling of light & space. Lancaster Gate tube, Paddington Mainline Station (including the Heathrow Express & a multiple of tube lines) & Hyde Park are all close at hand. The flat is also very well placed for the eateries, bars & shopping facilities of Westbourne Grove, Queensway & the Paddington Basin.

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LONDON PROPERTY PRICES INCREASE MORE THAN 134-FOLD SINCE 1952

UK property prices have increased 105 fold during the Queen’s 60 year reign and 16 times since the Silver Jubilee in 1977, according to new research from Hamptons International. The research found that the average price of a home in London has risen 134-fold since 1952 and 21-fold since 1977. In 1952, the average price of a London home was £2,650. In 1977 it had risen to £16,493, compared with the average price of £354,300.

Adam Challis, Head of Research at Hamptons International, commented on the findings: “Britons are well-known for their love affair with bricks and mortar and our jubilee property price analysis goes some way to prove just what a reliable investment property has been over the long-term. A 105 fold increase in the value of London’s average home equates to a profit of £16 a day over a 60 year period, representing a rather healthy return on investment.” www.hamptons-int.com

PROPERTY NEWS Local property experts assess the market NICHOLAS CRAYSON

The latest data from Lonres shows Notting Hill and Holland Park prices are now, on average, 13.5% higher than the previous 2007 peak. Houses remain the most scarce property type within Notting Hill and Holland Park, with competition for stock resulting in record prices being achieved over the past twelve months. Whereas last year houses accounted for 20% of sales in our area, they only make up 15% of properties current listed. The imbalance between houses and flats is most acute in W2, where 91% of properties listed are flats, creating considerable interest and competition when houses do reach the market. An increase in new instructions is great news for frustrated buyers, many of whom are being forced to wait it out until new stock reaches the market. www.crayson.com, 020 7221 1117

SIMON BARNES

The world continues to have an insatiable desire for prime London property. Most recently we’ve seen interest from countries that are experiencing political, economical or social turmoil – the Middle East, Russia, Asia and, closer to home, Greece, Italy and now France. These buyers (perhaps with the exception of Asian buyers who prefer new build property in emerging locations, tend to gravitate towards particular prime postcodes – Mayfair, Belgravia and Knightsbridge especially – with Europeans and Americans venturing slightly further afield to Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and St John’s Wood.

In spite of recent tax changes in the UK affecting the purchase of £2million+ properties, London remains top of the list for investors from all over the globe. www.simonbarnes.com, 020 7499 3434

HOME FROM HOME

The unhotel is the latest trend to hit London’s property scene.

Onefinestay is a company that makes this possible in a hasslefree way. Their growing portfolio ranges from Thames houseboats to dainty mews houses. Since launching in May 2010 the company has grown from just six members to nearly 500, and demand for their service from London homeowners has been remarkable.

Among their carefully chosen selection of homes is a smart three-bedroom Victorian apartment in Kensington. With gorgeous 20th century furniture and original paintings it evokes cool decadence, appealing to design-conscious travellers looking for a characterful place to stay. The company also provides a full spectrum of services to members including cleaning and tidying, insurance and marketing, meaning your home gets some TLC when you’re away. onefinestay.com, 0800 612 4377

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The garden square was originally the site of a racecourse known as the Hippodrome, which was built in 1837 by John Whyte, but it was unsuccessful.

The area was laid out and developed in the 1840s. An 1849 plan by the architect Thomas Allason includes the beautiful gardens laid out as they are today.

Ladbroke Square. 2 bedrooms, garden, SOF £1,195,000.

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At the beginning of the year, we had numerous requests for special properties and I’m pretty sure we delivered.

We’re very excited to be dealing with a beautifully restored house in one of my favourite parts of Kensington, Brunswick Gardens. Itís a super-stylish home and I’ve decided to swap my gym visits for showing this house, with lots of interest and a respectable amount of stairs it beats watching numerous hot people working out on a treadmill.

Those who read my last column will be pleased to know that Harry survived his initiation at Portobello Pizzeria.

We had a fantastic night, relaxing and sipping some nice cold wine and gorging on excellent pizzas. I must warn you that their chilli oil is super-hot and having got a little over zealous with the bottle, we ended up with a huge kick although I am told this is great for the metabolism so this had to be a good thing.

Maddie Lewington MNAEA, Manager 020 7727 7777; douglasandgordon.com

MONTROSE AVENUE, NW6

£1,160,000

This three bedroom, two reception room, terraced house in the heart of Queens Park is a property to be transformed into a contemporary family home.

020 7372 5950 queensparkrealestates.co.uk

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Located near to Hampstead Heath, each of these residencies ingeniously combines their original 1930s facades with a hugely extended and spacious interior design that creates a luxurious contemporary feel.

The houses are set in an elevated position above their private gated drive and screened from view by a landscaped and

tree-lined embankment.

Houses 1 and 2 are arranged on three storeys, each with a single garage, off street parking for two cars and 6 and 5 bedrooms respectively. Houses 3 and 4 are arranged on four storeys with seven bedrooms, double garage and off street parking for two cars. Internal house dimensions range from 5124 sq ft to 8471sq ft.

The interiors are modern and contemporary and executed to the highest specification, including centrally controlled heating and ventilation, comfort cooling in main bedroom and all living spaces, underfloor heating in bathrooms and ground floor rooms, bespoke lighting design controlled by Lutron Homeworks Lighting Control Systems, multi room audio systems in the principal living spaces and Miele appliances in the kitchen.

All houses have cinema rooms.

In addition houses 3 and 4 have their own 2000 sqft leisure area, situated on the lower ground floor, including pool, cinema room, entertainment room and steam room.

The landscaped and terraced gardens, designed by Randle Siddeley, have a southerly aspect, summer houses (apart from house 1) and barbeque facilities.

Security is also paramount with 24/7 CCTV security and videophone entry systems, daytime porterage and the private road location.

Prices range from ÂŁ6.95m to ÂŁ11.95m.

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020 7937 9777 21 Earls Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EB Tel: 020 7937 9777 • 020 7938 3425 Email: info@rickmanproperties.com

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SION. THE PROPERTY COULD BE CONVERTED BACK INTO A LARGE FAMILY HOUSE, HAVING NUMEROUS POTENTIALS FOR A LOVELY SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE ONto A CHARMING STREET BRONDESBURY PROPERTY IS ADEQUATELY develoPment, IncludIng an extensIon the sIde. close toINtransPort and PARK. localTHIS amenItIes. APPORTIONED, WITH SIX BEDROOMS ROOMS, TWO RECEPTIONS, UTILITY ROOM, KITCHEN DINER, GARDEN AND GARAGE. TOTAL APPROXIMATE FLOOR AREA 2268SQ FT (210:7 SQ. M)

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Home House Estates is a full service, RICS accredited estate agency with energetic, experienced and highly professional sales and letting agents. We pride ourselves on giving you excellent customer service and access to our profound knowledge of Central London property. Further to our estate agency business, we also offer a discrete buying service called Private Office. Through Private Office, we are able to offer an advisory acquisition service, saving you time and money, as well as providing you with all manner of advice on immigration, tax, finance and even schooling. If you would like to know more or need a professional opinion, please do not hesitate to call us.

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smart, many of them having been extended to the side, into the lofts and basements, making them

spacious and desirable family homes with large gardens.

Available to rent through Bective Leslie Marsh is this lovely, wisteria-covered four bedroom house, recently refurbished to a high standard with lots of beautiful period features remaining. The property offers a large open plan kitchen dining area ideal for family life, well proportioned bedrooms and a stunning south-facing landscaped garden. Handy

local shops on St Helen’s Gardens include the popular St Helen’s Deli and Latimer Road station is nearby.

The property is availble to rent unfurnished for £1,450 per week.

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LANDLORDS Open a window of opportunity and let us help you find the perfect tenant - celebrations all round!

Demand for rental properties is currently outstripping supply and we are seeing over 10 applicants for every property We urgently need properties to let in all central London locations

www.brlets.co.uk Nine offices open six days a week: Beaufort Park | Canary Wharf | City | Hampstead | Highgate Hyde Park | Imperial Wharf | Kensington | Knightsbridge Also: Hong Kong | Singapore | Dubai | India Call us now on 0800 092 9656 or email info@brlets.co.uk

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Nine offices open six days a week: Beaufort Park 020 8732 7980 Canary Wharf 020 7517 6088 City 020 7213 9700

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Hampstead Highgate Hyde Park

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Charming split level apartment on the second and third floors, on this sought-after street within walking distance of Holland Park (central line) and the amenities of Holland Park Avenue. Available mid May. Bright open-plan kitchen/ reception room, two double bedrooms (one with en suite shower room) and family bathroom.

Holland Park Office: 020 7727 5222 holland.park@jackson-stops.co.uk

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A stylishly refurbished mews house finished to an exacting standard by FCS Management, offering urban living with an essence of tranquillity. Set within this pretty mews in the heart of Notting Hill and moments from the buzz of Portobello Road.

1625 sq ft, reception room, eat in kitchen, three double bedrooms, three bathrooms (two en-suite), guest WC, surround sound throughout.

Holland Park Office: 020 7727 5111 holland.park@jackson-stops.co.uk

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Get the love The all new bridge magazine, featuring our cover star Florence + The Machine is dropping through your letterbox, or available at your local D&G office now.

ÂŁ6,950,000 Freehold Brunswick Gardens, W8 A substantial Regency residence, immaculately presented and enjoying a fabulous South East facing corner position on this exquisite cherry tree lined street.

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Double reception room, Library, Cinema room, Kitchen/dining room, Study, 2 cloakrooms, Utility room, CCTV and video entry phone.

Kensington Sales Office: 020 7792 1881 kensales@dng.co.uk

Joint Sole Agent John D Wood: 020 7908 1100

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North Chelsea Fulham Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park Clapham Southside

East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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Leasehold ÂŁ2,200,000 Kensington Park Gardens, W11 A stunning ground floor apartment situated in this beautiful period building. The property enjoys a glorious south facing reception room with high ceilings and access to the private and communal gardens.

Double bedroom, En-suite bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Conservatory, 62ft garden.

Notting Hill Sales Office: 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

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£649,950 Leasehold Royal Crescent Mews, W11

Beauty’s in the eye of the Freeholder 71% of 300 people surveyed would pay extra for a flat with a share of freehold as opposed to a long lease.

Call our expert team on 020 7591 8746 to discuss the best options available to you.

A beautifully presented, bright and spacious one double bedroom property with garage situated in this attractive mews.

Kensington Sales Office: 020 7792 1881 kensales@dng.co.uk

Bedroom, En-suite bathroom, Kitchen/ reception room, Cloakroom, Garage.

£625,000 Share of Freehold Holland Road, W14

A spacious apartment, enjoying a private entrance and garden with two good size bedrooms and an abundance of storage.

Kensington Sales Office: 020 7792 1881 kensales@dng.co.uk

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Garden, Storage.

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North Chelsea Fulham Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park Clapham Southside

East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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£549,950 Leasehold Gloucester Terrace, W2

A charming well-proportioned newly refurbished one bedroom apartment situated in this period building.

Notting Hill Sales Office: 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Storage.

£495,000 Leasehold Westbourne Park Road, W2

An attractive and well-proportioned two bedroom apartment on the first floor of this period building.

Notting Hill Sales Office: 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

Two bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen.

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£5,000 per week Unfurnished Palace Gardens Terrace W8

A wonderful family house on this popular tree lined street close to Notting Hill.

£2,750 per week Unfurnished Edge Street W8

A stunning newly refurbished low built family house with excellent entertaining space.

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4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Dressing room, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room/family room, Utility room, Garden.

Kensington Lettings Office: 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

4/5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Shower room, Reception room, Dining room, Family room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Roof terrace.

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Kensington South Kensington Notting Hill Pimlico & Westminster

South Balham Battersea Battersea Park Clapham Southside

East Putney West Putney Southfields & Earlsfield

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£950 per week Furnished/Unfurnished Hornton Street W8

A superb, newly refurbished first floor flat situated a short walk from Kensington High Street and Holland Park.

£850 per week Furnished/Unfurnished Gordon Place W8

A lovely light and extremely spacious 2nd/3rd floor maisonette with wonderful views across Kensington.

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Kensington Lettings Office: 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

2 double bedrooms, En-suite bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen.

Kensington Lettings Office: 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Eat-in kitchen.

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SO LD LET £750 per week Furnished Royal Crescent W11

“If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur.”

Red Adair

A stunning maisonette on the 2nd and 3rd floors Notting Hill Lettings Office: 020 7727 8000 nhlets@dng.co.uk of this period conversions, overlooking the communal gardens.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Access to communal garden

£750 per week Furnished Clanricarde Gardens W2

A stylish ground floor maisonette ideally located just off Notting Hill Gate and close to Kensington Gardens.

Kensington Lettings Office: 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

2 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Study, Terrace, Patio.

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£725 per week Unfurnished Palace Court W2

A smart and elegant first floor flat presented in immaculate condition with high ceilings and wooden floors.

Kensington Lettings Office: 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Balcony, Lift.

£395 per week Furnished Vicarage Court W8

A wonderful light and spacious studio flat in this popular portered building just off Kensington Church Street.

Kensington Lettings Office: 020 7792 1331 kenlets@dng.co.uk

Studio room/reception room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Porter, Lift.

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Charlie Jones Polo Player and Lettings Manager Never look a gift horse in the mouth, especially when Charlie is at the reins. Our people are what make us great, and Charlie is the cream of the crop.

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Know-how ends with results.

Right now we’re not the only ones who think heritage is something to celebrate.

At Marsh & Parsons, we’re proud of our 150 years’ experience. It guarantees we get the best possible results for our London clients. Where better to own property in the world right now?

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