March 2012

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NORTH BY NORTHWEST AVENUE MEWS

PICTURE PERFECT

MUSWELL HILL’S CREATIVE HUB

ROYAL SNAPPER JOHN SWANNELL

AFTERNOON DELIGHT

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LIFE THROUGH A LENS Royal photographer John Swannell LOCAL FOCUS: AVENUE MEWS Muswell Hill’s artistic hub

 HEALTH & BEAUTY  FASHION 40

 FOOD & DRINK  TRAVEL

THE CLASH Mix and match fashion

 INTERIORS

ISLAND LIFE Cyprus in spring

 GADGETS

FOOD SPOTLIGHT Our round-up of the best afternoon tea spots

 WHAT’S ON

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 PROPERTY

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Lauren Giles Mike Blackett George Ramsay

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Property Director

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Luxury, contemporary, kitsch and retro; we’ve covered them all.

Of course, I’m sure I’ve missed your personal favourite, so why not email me your café of choice. I’m up for trying them all!

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CAMERA OBSCURA CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE Starting on March 31st, New York artist Zoe Leonard will transform Gallery 3 at Camden Arts Centre into a camera obscura. In the installation, daylight will filter through a lens projecting an image of the world outside onto the floor, walls and ceiling, creating a spatially immersive experience. camdenartscentre.org, Arkwright Road NW3 6DG

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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE AT ALEXANDRA PALACE Florence Welch is bringing her impressive pipes to Alexandra Palace for a sensational three night stop-off. These are her first full UK dates since the Cosmic Love tour in May 2010, and see her touring a series of huge venues up and down the country.

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This month’s highlights

THE TRICYCLE GOES NUCLEAR FESTIVAL Join the Tricycle as they debate and examine nuclear power in a month long festival. The Tricycle Goes Nuclear comprises a film season, talks, a classical concert and exhibitions which will run concurrently with political play The Bomb: A Partial History. For full listings see tricycle. co.uk, 269 Kilburn High Road, NW6 7JR

Green Streets is a new initiative launched by Camden Council to encourage people to walk and cycle more.

The scheme will help residents and visitors to explore the best routes and places to visit in the local area by highlighting ‘hidden gems’, identified by the local community, and the best places to visit, eat, drink and shop. camden.gov.uk

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GLAMGIVING PARTIES Crouch Ender Louise Stacey’s charity-cum-recycling initiative Glamgiving is launching online this month. Lou and her team organise ‘glam parties’ as a way to sell unwanted designer clothes, with all proceeds going to local charities such as Cancerkin. See glamgiving. com for details

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A round-up of what’s happening in the area PROUD CABERET LONDON Proud’s historic south gallery recently underwent a decadent transformation which was unveiled in style last month. A select group of guests enjoyed an evening of wining and dining in the brand new glamorous space and were entertained with retro cabaret and burlesque. proudcabaret.com

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ROYALTY Life through the lens of an iconic photographer; Katie Randall meets John Swannell...

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ohn Swannell’s position as one of Britain’s foremost photographers was cemented this year when he was revealed as the official photographer for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, taking a selection of beautiful images to mark the royal occasion. The photographer enthuses about his excitement at the prospect, noting that the Queen has a very open, gentle manner and genuinely cares for her subjects.

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It is not the first time that Swannell has shot royalty. He was personally commissioned to photograph Princess Diana with Princes William and Harry when they were boys. The now famous shot is a perfectly relaxed and informal family portrait. Swannell has also taken on the daunting task of shooting the Queen, the Queen mother, Prince Charles and Prince William in only ten minutes.

“That was tricky” he says, “It was for a stamp book and they all had to be at the right height otherwise the Queen Mother might have had the perforations of the stamp cutting right through her face!”

From shooting celebrities and royalty to travelling all over the world to exotic locations with his then mentor David Bailey, Swannell has done it all. “They were good years with Bailey, he taught me a lot and he has become a good friend. He still calls me”, John says.

Before our interview, I’m ushered up the portrait-lined staircase of his wonderful Highgate bolt hole, and it becomes apparent just how deep Swannell’s appreciation of all things beautiful runs. Immaculate photographs of David Bowie and Sixties twiglets adorn the walls and in the reception room family pictures litter the surfaces.

Family is incredibly important to John.

In conjunction with the National Autistic Society, John and his wife have set up the Transforming Lives project. “I have a son with Asperger’s, Charlie, who is now 23” John explains, “basically when these

kids get to around 18, all the funding, provisions and support stops.” He adds, “My wife thought it would be quite a good idea to get something together, which helps young people as they transform from a child to an adult.”

The couple work with the society to raise funds that will support both child and parent. Though the photographer speaks glowingly of his children, he admits that at times during Charlie’s development, the family struggled.

“Charlie had a lot of blowouts but I think he is through the worst. I’m sixty-five at Christmas (2011), believe it or not, and when we look back at what we went through, we admit we couldn’t do it again.

We are too old now and aren’t physically or mentally equipped to look after him.”

It is with a charming honesty that Swannell delivers all his anecdotes.

As you can imagine, he has met and worked with countless celebrities and yet he willingly admits that he still gets starstruck. “The thing is, when I went to work with Bailey I was a bit wet behind the ears. Suddenly there would be a knock on the door and Mick Jagger would be there or John Lennon, or some playwright or famous actor. It was a magical, magical time” Swannell says.

One fond memory, which still tickles him today, was at a shoot with Yoko Ono and John Lennon. David Bailey began to roll a joint and asked John, who was working as his assistant, if he smoked.

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smoked a cigarette let alone a joint!”

Swannell says. It went round the room and with a certain inevitability, reached John’s lips where he proceeded to cough his lungs up. The offending item was soon snatched back by the experienced smokers leaving a sheepish John reeling from the experience. The worst part was that later on in the pub, when his friends were moaning about their jobs, no-one actually believed that the young assistant photographer had shared his first joint with John Lennon. Swannell adds, “After that I never really talked about it with people. It would look too pretentious.”

Thankfully the photographer does speak openly about his illustrious career now, telling tales that you wish were your own. His career launched when he landed a job at Vogue Studios after a childhood spent taking photographs of school plays and sports days. It was at Vogue, at the tender age of 19, that John met David Bailey and the photography legend invited the youngster to assist him permanently.

After four years with Bailey, John set up his own studio and has been gaining renown ever since. “I wasn’t very bright at school, I was dyslexic. Of course in those days you were just classed as stupid.”

Swannell explains that he failed most of the exams he took, but was lucky enough to have a love of photography to fall back on. He says, “I’ve been so lucky, and I talk a lot about this fact when I do lectures. I think there is a certain amount of luck in your life, doors have opened and you’ve

just been in the right place at the right time. Thank God someone is still looking down on me.”

Although he has travelled the world visiting exotic places for work, Swannell makes his home in Highgate - and has done for forty years. He was brought up down the road in Ferme Park, near Finsbury Park and Crouch End. “My childhood was fantastic” John reminisces, “my father worked in a factory all his life, got up at six and got home at six.

He had never been on the dole his whole life and thought people that scrounge off the government are terrible. My two brothers and I have always worked for ourselves, so he did us proud really”. The tie he feels to North London is evident in his most recent work. One of John’s favourite places to shoot is Highgate Cemetery, where he has shot a series of photographs for a coffee table book. The photographer says, “The nicest time to visit is when there is nobody there. I went the other day, it was completely deserted and I photographed two foxes. They just stood and froze. It was nice observing and taking the odd picture, being at one with nature.” John is a true connoisseur of beauty; celebrating and finding inspiration in the moments that he snaps with his camera. Whether a woman in a ‘wonderful dress’ swans into a party, or foxes trot across his path in a cemetery, John Swannell lives for the moment. johnswannell.com

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o matter how well you know your neighbourhood, there’s always something that will surprise you about it. I recently stumbled upon such a surprise through a set of photographs

by Matt Humphrey. The images were part of a charity exhibition and auction called 31thirtyone. The premise; to take photographs of thirty-one musicians in as many days. The result is an impressive array of portraits of artists including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Carl Barât and Dionne Bromfield. Further research ultimately led to the discovery of Avenue Mews N10; a hub of creativity in a blinkand-you’ll-miss-it side-street in the heart of Muswell Hill Broadway. Matt’s studio, TheLOCALgallery was founded in the summer of 2011, and shares the street with neighbours Cha Cha Cha (a vintage store that has been there for eight years), vintage pop-up Can’t Buy Me Love, a

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joiners workshop and a studio of painters, animators and musicians.

When I pay Matt a visit one Saturday morning I’m immediately charmed by the little bunting-lined mews. The term ‘hidden gem’ is somewhat clichéd, but it’s difficult to label the space any other way. Even Muswell residents are pleasantly surprised when they visit the mews and discover a place they never knew existed right under their noses.

“I genuinely love living here because there’s a really nice community vibe.”

Matt says. “Geographically, Muswell Hill is a bit separate from the rest of London, but I think that helps its personality.”

When we meet, the small gallery space is filled with the 31thirtyone photographs, with the silent auction due to end the following day. There are images by other local photographers to buy, and

the artistically chaotic space upstairs is filled with works from past exhibitions.

“We’re more than just a gallery” Matt says. Indeed, the photographer has a heap of ambitious ideas for his gallery, including a film club and camera club in the pipeline.

Businesses in the area have had a major boost of support from the recent creation of the Muswell Hill Trader’s Group. Their festive event in December was a resounding success for all involved and has kick-started a series of events in 2012. “Everyone pitched in” Matt says of the event which saw nearly 200 people pass through his little gallery in one day, “because people like the area so much, they support it.”

An intriguing tit-bit of news is the

rumoured re-generation of the disused space at the end of Avenue Mews.

Though nothing has been confirmed, it adds to the exciting sense of development in Muswell Hill. In tough economic times, it is difficult to pursue a creative outlet professionally whilst maintaining a community minded spirit. Matt and his neighbours have managed just that, however, and it’s obvious that whilst they all pitch in to help promote their businesses, they’re friends above everything else.

This little street is definitely a local secret worth sharing. thelocalgallery.co.uk Avenue Mews, Muswell Hill, N10 3NP

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Gemma Billington tries out the latest hairconditioning sensation at Kell Skött

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The award-winning salon (which operates alongside their Golborne Road location) is a bright and inviting space that I’m today sharing with a happy terrier named Frieda, whose presence adds to the informal ambiance (she is perhaps a fan of Kell Skött’s exclusive ‘Furcare’ canine shampoo range).

After a delectable home-made brownie and cup of tea, my hair is washed and de-tangled and I’m then placed under a space-age looking machine akin to a perm dryer. The MicroMist Deep Conditioning Treatment is the latest haircare sensation from Japan. It works by generating waves of tiny particles of mist which are distributed over the

hair, allowing conditioner to permeate deeper. The session is finished with a splash of cold water to close the hair cuticle and lock-in the treatment. Kell Skött use Wella System Professional products and I have a Paul Yacomine serum that smells good-enough-to-eat rubbed into my split-ends. I can feel the difference even before Alexandra gets to work with the hairdryer. The result once dried in a smooth, wavy finish - is gorgeous. Noticeably healthy looking and well-conditioned; the once tangled ends in-particular are lusciously sleek.

Throughout the appointment, Alexandra and I discuss my hair problems and aspirations and I love how the treatment has not only complimented my longlength, but has even brought out the natural red in my colouring.

Kell Skött really is the complete package. A relaxed environment coupled with a friendly yet professional team and a broad menu of treatments that don’t include jaw-dropping price tags. I leave with a head of bouncing, shiny hair and a promise to return to sort out those split-ends once and for all... kellskotthaircare.com, 2 - 4 Lambton Place, W11 2SH

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NECKS&BACKS EVERYBODY’S GOT ONE The struggle with most people that suffer with bad necks and backs is to know just what to do when the pain and stiffness kicks in

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

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

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

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

To successfully re-establish your core stability, regain control of your spine and to minimise the pressures and demands placed upon it, you need to know what you’re working with. Using a Real-time Ultrasound Scanner, we can see the layers of the ‘core’, identify each individual muscle and watch how it works under both low and high loads. Some people are great with low loads but struggle when the work gets harder - these are usually sporty or active individuals who get backache when exercising.

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

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

Physiotherapist, Ellis Taylor from Tatami Health

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SHAOLIN KUNG FU Despite being fairly new to the UK, Shaolin Kung Fu is quickly gaining momentum and international training school Nam Pai Chuan have launched eight new centres in London, including one in Golders Green. Forget the gym, an average training session burns approximately 1,300 calories! learnshaolinkungfu.co.uk

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DR TIM BRADSTOCK-SMITH Leading cosmetic dentist and founder of The London Smile Clinic How did you end up in cosmetic dentistry? I chose dentistry aged 15 because I love working with my hands and meeting people. I enjoy both the technical and artistic aspects and I’m a bit of a perfectionist so cosmetic dentistry is perfect for me.

When did you set up The London Smile Clinic? I set up the clinic at the end of 1999 and it has been thriving ever since.

Dentistry has evolved a lot in the last 10 or so years and our innovations have contributed heavily to these changes.

What kind of common problems do you encounter from clients and what solutions can you offer? Clients have the full range of dental health problems as well as aesthetic concerns. I mean, who wouldn’t want a healthy, attractive smile? The most common problems we see are crowding of the front teeth and discolouration, so our most popular treatments are orthodontic alignment with Inman Aligners or Incognito (the ones that are hidden on the inside), porcelain veneers and whitening.

Do you think people are investing more in achieving the ‘perfect smile’, even in financially difficult times? It’s a known fact that a great smile is key to career and romantic success. People still want to meet ‘the one’ and get a good job in a recession.

What are the most challenging aspects of your job? The most challenging appointments are very long preparations for full mouth reconstructions. These can take 5 or more hours and can take their toll on your eyesight, back and hands, but the transformations make it worth all the effort!

What is the best part of your job?

I love seeing the positive impact the transformations have on clients’ lives. When patients tell me they can’t stop smiling or they’ve just got engaged or got that new job, it’s a real buzz.

Do you think that people are sceptical or even wary

about cosmetic procedures? Everyone has a certain fear of the dentist and a healthy level of scepticism never did anyone any harm. The big test for me is would I have these treatments myself or treat my own family? And the answer is an emphatic yes! I had Incognito braces and whitening, I did smile makeovers with veneers for my mum and sister, Inman Aligner for my cousin to name but a few and they’re all very happy.

What should people be looking out for when researching teeth whitening? The most effective home whitening systems contain hydrogen peroxide, and the maximum legal level in the UK is 6%. The two main in-chair whitening systems are Britesmile and Zoom, which are both owned by the same company.

In-chair whitening is a lot faster than home whitening because it is stronger than home gel, is applied in a dry field with the gums protected and is activated by the light.

How do you go about finding new procedures and technology and implementing them at the practice? We constantly attend dental conferences and tradeshows as well as staying active on international online dental forums. Everything needs be tried and tested before we implement anything however good it sounds.

You are the only UK dentist to hold accreditations from both the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

How does cosmetic dentistry in the States compare with Britain? Up until recently the US was always ahead and even today cosmetic dentistry is more widespread there. However, the technology available here now equals that of the US and, in fact, the increase in adult orthodontics and our more minimally invasive approach to cosmetic dentistry is in many ways more forward thinking that in the US. londonsmile.co.uk 27

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Mr Jig Patel, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at The London Orthopaedic Clinic, gives his expert advice on your aches and pains: I suffer from stiffness and ‘clicking’ in my hips. The pain is sometimes so bad that I wake up in the night. Do you think I need surgery?

Common signs associated with hip disorders do include stiffness, clicking, pain and limping and I would advise any patient suffering from these symptoms to see their GP. Unfortunately, night pain often indicates a more serious problem. Pain that affects and even disrupts your daily life is always a significant issue, but can often be resolved with surgery.

The type of surgery, whether hip arthroscopy, osteotomy or joint replacement surgery is highly dependent on the problem at hand and the stage of the disease. Your GP should be able to refer you to a specialist orthopaedic consultant for advice.

Unfortunately, due to ill health, I’ve put on a large amount of weight over recent years, and have noticed a nagging, aching pain in my knees – do you think it’s caused by my weight?

For every kilogram of weight a patient puts on, they carry three kilograms through their knee. Undoubtedly, weight makes a huge difference on the strain a knee has to bear.

Clearly, at times of ill-health or immobility, your diet may need careful modifications and appropriate exercises should be taken.

Why not try to introduce gentle exercises such as walking and taking the stairs whenever possible to maintain your optimum weight and support your joints.

I’m in the final stages of training for the Virgin London Marathon and have recently been experiencing pain in my knees after longer runs. I’m desperate to avoid an injury – any advice?

All joints, as well as muscles, may hurt after intensive training and it is very important to gradually build up strength to allow the joints to become accustomed to the chronic strains that they are going to bear.

Soft tissues including ligaments, muscles and tendons may become sore after exercise from the build up of inflammatory chemicals. It is clearly important for prospective athletes to undertake significant stretching and warm up exercises as well as warming down. This allows the body to adjust physically and biologically. Good luck!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY NEW: ILLAMASQUA RUBBER NAILS

As champions of adventure and make-up artistry, it will come as no surprise to fans of Illamasqua that they have created yet another new and exciting product. Part of their ‘Theatre of the Nameless’ collection, these Gaga-esque waxy rubber-look nail varnishes come in a selection of vampish colours. £13.50 each, illamasqua.com

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NEW MIRACLE PRODUCT: LA SCIENCE SHAMPOO & SERUM Following the sight of celebrities with thinning hair after extended periods wearing extensions, LA Science have launched Follicle Stimulating Shampoo and Anti Hair Loss Serum that deliver active ingredients to produce healthier hair and improve blood supply to the scalp. Shampoo £14.99, Serum £29.99, la-science.co.uk

SALON OF THE MONTH: BEAUTY REPUBLIC This brand new salon is a haven of state-of-the-art health and beauty treatments and the very latest technology. Differing from other salons, Beauty Republic offer a flat rate pricing structure on many of their procedures, enabling them to deliver their rejuvenating treatments at unbelievably competitive prices. beautyrepublic.net, 138 Upper St, N1 1QP

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y visit to The Beauty Centre has coincided with one of the coldest days of the year thus far, and the frosty temperatures have left my already sensitive skin feeling, dry, irritated and generally in need of some T.L.C. Luckily, as I step through the entrance down a leafy side road just off of the busy St John’s Wood High St, the sleek but inviting décor suggest that I (as well as my visage) will be in safe hands.

I am here to test the clinic’s noninvasive Microdermabrasion facial.

Hugely popular amongst A-list clientele, the 45 minute treatment is said to leave skin plumped and glowing. Victoria Beckham is said to be a huge fan of its breakout-banishing prowess.

Admittedly, I am a little nervous beforehand at how my highly reactive skin will take to such a powerful physical exfoliant, but my lovely therapist Valeria soon calms my nerves with a thorough skin consultation beforehand, where she explains how the Beauty Centre is using a much gentler form of microdermabrasion with spherical crystals rather than the traditional jagged shape, within a

treatment that can be fully customised to suit the individual’s skin needs.

She begins by applying vacuum suction to my face, in order to promote lymphatic drainage before the exfoliation itself. Whilst not the most relaxing procedure I’ve ever had, it’s not painful and afterwards I really feel as if my skin has had a good ‘workout’. Next, a gorgeously thick collagen rose mask is applied in harmony with healing and antibacterial LED light therapy, which feels wonderfully soothing.

Once the procedure is over, I rush to the mirror and I’m astonished to find how much calmer my complexion looks than when I arrived. I am given the rest of my gel mask to take with me to use later, and I float home, my skin feeling wonderfully clean. The next day, friends and colleagues comment on how glowing my skin looks, and even a couple of weeks on I’m still noticing a difference.

Perfect for all types of skin conditions, from acne to aging concerns, this treatment really is one for everyone and would be a perfect gift for Mother’s day. I know I will definitely be back for more. the-beautycentre.com 33

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TIERRA PERU

Tierra Peru is the latest South American restaurant in Islington. Opened in November, the menu features an authentic selection of Peru’s most popular dishes – ceviche, anticuchos and chicharron, to name a few - representing the different regions of this diverse country in a modern and relaxed atmosphere. 020 7354 5586, 164 Essex Road, Islington, N1 8LY. tierraperu.co.uk

LITTLE PARIS

Little Paris offers an eclectic range of authentic French vintage furniture and curiosities, assorted with fashion accessories, candles and perfumes. A little piece of Rive Gauche in the heart of Islington, you will be welcomed with the sound of Edith Piaf and Serge Gainsbourg, and dedicated service from its “so French” staff. 262 Upper Street, N1 2UQ, littleparis.co.uk

CALM AND CLEAR COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES A one-stop holistic therapy centre on Upper Street and in Primrose Hill, Calm and Clear offer calming and rejuvenating holistic top to toe treatments for the mind and body to relax, refresh and revive. Owner Rima Shah is one of the country’s leading specialists in fertility and pregnancy therapy treatments. www.calmandclear.co.uk Based at Upper Street N1 2TU and Primrose Hill NW3 3AJ

North & Northwest MAGHREB

Moroccan cuisine has a fantastic range of textures and flavours and Maghreb has been Upper Street’s finest Moroccan eatery since 1998.

The restaurant take traditional ingredients and recipes and give them a modern twist for London foodies. maghreb-restaurant.com, 0207 226 2305, 189 Upper Street, N1 1RQ,

STAGECOACH

Stagecoach, Britain’s largest part-time theatre school has been running in Islington for sixteen years. Since then it has expanded to two schools including four early stages classes. Students have found considerable success, such as Daniel Anthony who performed in the Lion King in London and Taiwan. Contact Principal Gary Hughes, 020 3222 5544, stagecoach.co.uk/islington

LAB SPA

The Laboratory Spa and Health Club philosophy is simple; to provide an elegant retreat in which clients can truly relax. The Spa features newly refurbished treatment rooms for revitalising body and soul, gym and fitness classes, Scandinavian saunas, and a swimming pool with relaxation area. The Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10 2QJ, 020 8482 3000, labspa.co.uk

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An ideal place for private parties 30 - 50 people.

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The Beauty Centre is home to a range of beauty services including lash enhancements, and hair removal - as well as an extensive menu of holistic therapies. Take advantage of their exclusive VIP Beauty Club card, which gives you access to all these treatments for only £149 a month! 130 Allitsen Rod, St John’s Wood, NW8 7AU, the-beautycentre.com

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School of Rock-a-bye Babies (SRBB) is a unique music ‘school’, based in North West London, introducing the fundamentals of music and music theory to young children in an educational and FUN way. Created by singer/songwriter Elizabeth A. Haydn-Jones, SRBB is THE coolest kids’ music programme in the Big Smoke. schoolofrockabyebabies.com

Discover what your local area has to offer. We’ve rounded up our pick of the best restaurants, shops and hot-spots in North and Northwest London

BELUGA RESTAURANT For the best in organic, fresh Persian cuisine, head down to Beluga Restaurant in St John’s Wood where you’ll find a range of Persian dishes, which use superior organic meats and the finest seasonal produce. Home delivery and takeaway options are also available.

12 Blenheim Terrace, St Johns Wood, London NW8 0EB. 020 7624 3738, www.belugarestaurant.net

QUEENS NUMBER 1 The Queens No1 is a perfect venue for food and drink lovers alike. Offering a superb evening Thai menu Mon - Sat and Sunday Roasts are to die for! If it’s entertainment you’re looking for, why not take part in karaoke nights every second Saturday or midweek chilled out vinyl.

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ISLAND IN THE SUN Gemma Billington discovers the beauty of Cyprus in spring...

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e arrived in Cyprus late at night and one of the first things that struck me on the drive from Larnaca airport to the city of Limassol was how compact a country it is. Though not exactly an astute observation, it was one that would stay with me throughout our short, busy trip. The size and accessibility of the island is something quite unique.

Surrounded by three different continents, Cyprus’ picture-postcard views and year-round sunshine appeal to Western Europeans and the coasts are lined with luxury resorts catering for summer stays and wedding packages. English couples are the current number one nationality marrying in Cyprus, with Russian and German second and third respectively.

Limassol is clearly geared towards this influx of tourists, and we had a taste of

the city in arguably the best resort it has to offer, the independently owned and operated Four Seasons Hotel. The luxurious 5-star hotel is a spectacular sight, both inside and out, and boasts boutique sea views and private pool rooms as well as six restaurants, the Shiseido Spa and its own private beach.

Though Cyprus’ appeal to tourists lies in its warm weather and sandy beaches, it would be a crime to miss the myriad historical and architectural sites that offer a different side to the country and don’t require long car journeys to visit. Having been under the influence of multiple cultures and with a history of diverse ownership (including us Brits - UK plug sockets and driving on the left side of the road being some of the remaining byproducts of our occupation) I wondered if Cyprus perhaps struggled to find - and assert - an identity of its own.

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the country and the ruins in the ancient city of Kourion, on the south west coast are particularly impressive. Highlights include a grand - and fully functional - amphitheatre and Roman baths with their intricate mosaic floors still intact.

Churches, both Greek Orthodox and Christian, are aplenty, and the stunning World Heritage listed churches of the Byzantine era located in the Troodos region are not to be missed. However, these are all results of Cyprus’ various cultural influences. What is uniquely Cypriot? The answer lies in the island itself; its abundant pure and natural beauty. Our guides and the locals we encountered were all remarkably proud of their little country, happy to crack open fresh pomegranates from trees and point out growing olives and native herbs. Their only indigenous animal, the mouflon (a type of goat), is the emblem of Cyprus Airways and appears on their 5 cent Euro coin.

The Akamas Peninsula on the west of the Island is one of the best places to take in this unspoiled environment.

It is here that you will find remnants of Cyprus’ most famous goddess, Aphrodite. ‘Petra Tou Romiou’ (Aphrodite’s Rock) is a popular beauty spot steeped in superstition; it doesn’t take much for a local to engage you in her legend and the stories of her many lovers. Her baths, located near Polis on the north west tip of the island, are set in a stunning nature trail in the Akamas Peninsula National Park, completely separated - and only a short drive from - the built-up towns and resorts. This is the beauty of Cyprus; aided by a car or coach, you can literally go from sunbathing on the beach to braving the chilly climate of the Troodos Mountains in under an hour. Cyprus’ wildlife and splendour is abundant throughout the year; green turtles come to lay their eggs on Lara Bay in the summer, winter months are still sunny and tepid, and the sea stays warm all year round compared to neighbouring islands. It is spring, however, that the natives recommend to visit. It feels like unearthing a local secret; spring is the season when the island is at its most spectacular, covered in wild flowers. The weather is perfectly hot and sunny whilst being mercifully some degrees shy of the sweltering temperatures come summer.

Cyprus may be the perfect destination for sun, sea and sand, but it’s when you’re away from the crowded beaches, lost in its abundant natural beauty, that the country’s motto, “Cyprus in your heart” really resonates, and Cyprus as a unique destination comes into its own.

A stay at the Four Seasons starts from £113 (€135) in the winter season and £260 (€310) in summer.

Rates are per room per night and include full buffet breakfast, service charge and all applicable taxes. fourseasons.com.cy

SHISEIDO SPA

AKAMAS PENINSULA

VILLAGE OF LANIA

AKAMAS HEALTH FARM & SPA

We stayed at the Akamas Health Farm & Spa, see cyprushealthfarm. com for details and rates For further info on nature trails and Cyprus tourism, see visitcyprus.com

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Gascoyne Place is a Public house and fine dining restaurant which is only a hop, skip and a jump away from Bath’s Theatre Royal. The restaurant offers a modern British menu with locally sourced ingredients. gascoyneplace.com

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Brindley Villa is a large Victorian family house, built in 1871 and located 10 minutes from central Bath. The boutique bed and breakfast features just six bedrooms with en-suite facilities and state of the art features, ensuring a relaxed break in a cosy yet contemporary environment. brindleysbath.co.uk

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3. LUXURY ANGORA COAT, JIGSAW £359.000 JIGSAW-ONLINE.COM 4. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE CLOTH BOUND CLASSIC, £14.99, PENGUIN.CO.UK 5. POLKA DOT WALKING UMBRELLA, £15.00, JOYTHESTORE.COM 6. SANITA COWBOY BOOTS £160, LOVEKR.CO.UK, 98A CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, NW10 3JN

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• The Jane Austen Centre celebrates Bath’s most famous resident. The museum is a fascinating permanent exhibition at the house she one lived in between 1801 - 1806.

• Don’t miss the largest tourist attraction in the area, the Roman Baths, a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water.

• Do a spot of shopping in The Artisan Quarter with a vibrant selection of independent craft and curio shops.

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COOL DRINK, SHOP DO Look no further for a fun and inventive place to enjoy high tea, cocktails and even somewhere to pick up bits for your home.

Everything from the vintage furniture to the artworks on the walls is for sale. Drink, Shop Do offer three afternoon tea options that even includes a ‘manly’ menu consisting of homemade pork pie, scotch egg, ale and a Yorkie Bar! From £14, drinkshopdo.com, 9 Caledonian Road, N1 9DX

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With bubbles £20, without £15 modernpantry.co.uk, 47 - 48 St John’s Square, EC1V 4JJ

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FOOD & DRINK U RY R LU X O F T BES THE LANDMARK Afternoon tea should be an experience and The Landmark Hotel guarantee that yours will be unforgettable. Recline in the beautiful Winter Garden atrium surrounded by sky-grazing palm trees and dine on a selection of tasty sandwiches and delectable delights such as coffee and walnut cake and orange macaroons.

Prices start from £40.00 per person, landmarklondon.co.uk, 222 Marylebone Road, NW1 6JQ

R ITE FAVOU Y L I M FA BAKE-A-BOO Nestled in West Hampstead, BakeA-Boo is a charming bake shop and tea room that also host special seasonal workshops. Their popular afternoon tea (with a gluten free menu if required) is served daily and is a complete steal at £16. The menu consists of finger sandwiches, chocolate dipped strawberries and vanilla cupcakes. Delightful! bake-a-boo.com, 86 Mill Lane, West Hampstead, NW6 1NL

CHIC RETRO HIGH TEA OF HIGHGATE Tea parties don’t get more kitsch than this. A wonderfully whimsical café - decked out with a black and white awning - that’s ready to serve freshly baked treats. All the delicacies on show are lovingly made by hand daily and served up by Georgina Worthington along with her terrific tea ladies and boys. highteaofhighgate.com, 50 Highgate High Street, Highgate Village, N6 5HX

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Islington Set in leafy Canonbury, The House is a favourite restaurant with the fashionable family residents of this well-to-do part of London. Though moments from the bustling Upper Street, The House offers a pub dining room experience which brings to mind those evenings one might enjoy in the very best country pubs. The brainchild of Excecutive Head Chef Eddie Kouadio and accomplished restaurateur Barnaby Meredith, The House is laid back and comfortable with an unpretentious interior, theatre kitchen and sunny terrace area. With a menu concentrating on the traditional British food with European influences, we work on simplicity and consistency of ingredient whilst providing value for money, it’s not hard to see why London feels so at home at The House.

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Tickets £25, workshop begins at 3PM, see forgevenue.org for details, 3 -7 Delancey Street NW1 7NL

FOODIE NEWS From the gastro front

CHARITY DINNER Four top London chefs will be joining forces for a charity dinner at Almeida Restaurant. Head chef Alan Jones and sous chef Richard Foster will be collaborating with Sartoria’s head chef Lukas Pfaff and Plateau’s head chef Allan Pickett.

All profits will go towards the NSPCC. Tickets £75pp For more information call 020 7354 4777 or email almeidareservations@ danddlondon.com, 30 Almeida Street, N1 1AD, almeidarestaurant.co.uk

THE BLACKSMITH & THE TOFFEEMAKER Named after a Jack Thackray song, The Blacksmith & The Toffeemaker is a new quintessentially London boozer opening this month. The owners have revived the beautiful Old Queen Boadicea on St John Street to create an alehouse and gin palace with cool, utilitarian looks.

292 - 294 St John Street, EC1V 4PA theblacksmithandthetoffeemaker.co.uk

BILL’S ISLINGTON We’re big fans of the Bill’s brand and love the fact that they’ve just opened their new branch in Islington! The café, restaurant and store is a food lover’s heaven, with extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, plus a delectable range of groceries, home-made jams, oils and much more. bills-website.co.uk, 9 White Lion Street, N1 9PD

DAVID EYRE INTERVIEWED BY THE BRITISH LIBRARY A new initiative of the British Library will focus on creating an oral archive that documents the changing nature of food production, manufacture and consumption in twentieth-century Britain. For his contribution to the project, David Eyre (Executive Chef at London’s Eyre Brothers) recalls his upbringing in Mozambique and its influence on his cooking. He also discusses his experiences opening The Eagle in Farringdon and his Iberian restaurant Eyre Brothers. Visit bl.uk/listening for further details.

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you and there are useful language cards admit to occasionally being wary on the tables. One provides food groups of dining in Shoreditch, London’s and the other Spanish words and phrases, hipster capital. However, my ranging from the obligatory “can we have prejudice is often unfounded and the bill?” to the more tongue-in-cheek Boho Mexica has become the latest “would you like to have breakfast with name on that expanding list. me?”

The restaurant, located just a stone’s Of course, it’s not just the language throw from Spitalfields Market, is that’s authentic. The menu, put together decorated with vintage Mexican movie by head chef Patricia ‘Tia Patty’ posters and blends London’s Vivas (owner Enrique’s actual landmarks with Mexico’s. The aunt) boasts a broader décor remains appropriate to T RY T H IS! variety than typically the concept without wading ‘Vuelve seen in English Mexican into tourist territory.

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prepared and offered a satisfying touch of chipotle spice. Rounding off the meal, we shared a cream of vanilla with Mexican lemon meringue accompanied by a cheeky shot of liquor which provided a tasty exclamation point to an enjoyable tour through Boho Mexica’s well thoughtout menu. If you’re searching for a fun, relaxed evening of authentic food - or fancy brushing-up on your Spanish - you’ll have an ‘amigo’ in Boho Mexica. bohomexica.co.uk 153 Commercial Street, E1 6BJ 45

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he Princess of Shoreditch is owned by Scott Hunter and Maria Larsen who spent a year looking for the perfect pub before finding The Princess of Shoreditch. The couple bought the pub in October 2008 and the aim is to provide the best pub in the area with a combination of great food and drink, value for money and warm friendly service. With experience in Michelin starred restaurants, cocktail bars and wine bars, their ambition is to combine standards found in top end establishments while keeping the informality of a local pub.

THE PRINCESS OF SHOREDITCH 76 Paul Street EC2A 4NE 020 7729 9270 theprincessofshoreditch.com

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BOHO MEXICA 151-153 Commercial Street City of London E1 6BJ 020 7377 8418 Mexican

TIERRA PERU 164 Essex Road Islington N1 8LY 020 7354 5586 Peruvian

BELOW ZERO 31-33 Heddon Street Mayfair W1B 4BN 020 7478 8910 Modern European

ALMEIDA RESTAURANT 30 Almeida Street N1 1AD 020 7354 4777 French

THE BULL & LAST 168 Highgate Road Tufnell Park NW5 1QS 020 7267 3641 British

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

THE HOUSE 63 – 69 Canonbury Road Islington, N1 2DG 020 7704 7410 Fine Dining

L’AVENTURE 3 Blenheim Terrace St John’s Wood NW8 0EH 020 7624 6232 French

LITTLE BAY 171 Farringdon Road London EC1 3AL 020 7278 1234 Modern European

OISHIII 67 Stoke Newington Church Street N16 0AR 020 7254 3488 Japanese

MANNA 4 Erskine Road Primrose Hill NW3 3AJ 020 7722 8028 Vegetarian

ST. JOHN BAR & REST 26 St John Street Clerkenwell EC1M 4AY 020 7251 4090 British

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

PROUD KITCHEN Stables Market Camden Town NW1 8AH 020 7482 3867 World Cuisine

CANTINA LAREDO St Martin’s Courtyard, 10 Upper St Martin’s Lane WC2H 9FB 020 7420 0630 Mexican

ROOTS AT N1 115 Hemingford Road Barnsbury N1 1BZ 020 7697 4488 Indian

BELUGA 12 Blenheim Terrace St John’s Wood NW8 0EB 020 7624 3738 Persian

DOLLAR GRILLS & MARTINIS 2 Exmouth Market Farringdon EC1R 4PX 020 7278 0077 American

MAGHREB RESTAURANT 189 Upper Street Islington N1 1RQ 020 7226 2305 Moroccan & Mediterranean

XO 29 Belsize Lane Belsize Park NW3 5AS 020 7433 0888 Pan Asian

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he Drapers Arms in Islington is a classic neighbourhood pub, with a garden and a private dining room. Their ethos is to serve rewarding food and drink to local residents and visitors to the area; providing guests with the best of British. The grand exterior of the building is matched by the sleek polished wooden bar inside and beautiful upstairs dining room with painted checkerboard floor and chandeliers. The pub and restaurant are also proud of their carefully selected list of authentic regional wines, available by the glass and 500ml carafe.

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CHISWELL STREET DINING ROOMS 56 Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SA 020 7614 0177

THE ALMA 59 Newington Green Road Islington N1 4QU 020 7359 4536

THE ALICE HOUSE 283-285 West End Lane West Hampstead NW6 1RD 020 7431 8818

CALOOH CALLAY 65 Rivington Street Shoreditch EC2A 3AY 020 7739 4781

THE NORTHGATE BAR & RESTAURANT 113 Southgate Road N1 3JS 020 7359 7392

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ICE BAR LONDON 31-33 Heddon Street Mayfair W1B 4BN 020 7478 8910

THE HANBURY ARMS Linton Street Islington N1 7DU 020 7288 2222

FIFTY FIVE BAR & LOUNGE 31 Jamestown Road Camden Town NW1 7DB 020 7424 9054

LOUNGELOVER 1 Whitby Street Shoreditch E1 6JU 020 7012 1234

KESTON LODGE 131 Upper Street Islington N1 1QP 020 7354 9535

KINGS HEAD 2 Crouch End Hill Crouch End N8 8AA 020 8340 1028

PAUSE BAR 80-84 Leadenhall Street Shoreditch EC3A 3DH 020 7621 0850

THE LONDESBOROUGH 36 Barbauld Road Stoke Newington N16 0SS 020 7254 5865

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VINOTECA 7 St John Street Smithfield EC1M 4AA 020 7253 8786

WAX JAMBU 144-145 Upper Street Islington N1 1QY 020 7226 7660

THE QUEENS PUB & DINING ROOM 26 Broadway Parade Crouch End N8 9DE 020 8340 2031

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CLOSE UP with Kirsty Valentine at The Alma, Newington Green How did you come to be landlady of The Alma?

I’m from New Zealand originally and I’ve been here about 18 years. I spent a while writing a business plan and realised that I wanted a job where I could take time off to pusue hobbies, such as cycling.

However, I also wanted a job that would stimulate me and keep me busy.

What were your main aims in terms of atmosphere and spirit with the pub?

A good pub should be a reflection of your community. Lots of pubs tend to go down one ‘gastro-pub’ path and I think that can become quite bland. We are just trying to introduce people to new things, I make lots of contacts and love using the best of British produce. This country is amazing for supporting local producers.

Do you spend a lot of time sourcing local producers and products?

Yes, I worked with a lady from Drink Britain and she gave me the details of some really good cider producers in Hereford.

The same thing happened with our recent Scottish event for Burns night.

Someone put me in touch with a website who publicise Scottish producers, I love getting small independent operators involved as much as I can. I’ve made contact this year with someone who has an estate and she has a deer stalker. They are going to get us some deer that they have stalked and hung. I also go foraging myself.

What do you forage for?

All sorts, especially Sloe berries. I go with my dog Tatiana to the Filter

You are also a member of the Newington Green Traders Association.

What sort of work does this involve?

I founded it and at the moment I am secretary. I was approached by the Council to see if there was any interest in setting it up and there was. We operate to try and improve the area for residents and visitors. Now I am a part of it I get the chance to meet other groups in our community and actually have a dialogue with them so that we can work together.

Before, I didn’t really have any idea what other local businesses were doing in the area.

Beds and secret locations, we use two noses rather than one. We produce our own Sloe Gin at Christmas time and we package it all up with rustic labels and sell it.

Can you tell me a bit about the special New Zealand tuck shop?

The tuck shop happened because I have a thing for Watties Tomato Sauce which you buy in New Zealand. I was getting it sent over anytime a family member or friend came to visit. I thought, if I want it surely other people will too, so I bought over ten different products, to test the water. Now it’s just taken off and I sell about thirty different lines and I have to bulk order to quite a degree.

What are the Association working on at the moment?

We work with the Newington Green Action group and are about to launch a radio link scheme, where a number of traders have agreed to use a radio that we can use to immediately talk to one another and the police. We want to show the local residents that we are serious about their safety and security.

What do you like about the local area?

I love the fact that I feel like I’m living in a village, in a small community, but within a massive city. I like tapping into both.

INSPIRATIONS Pub ethos a sustainable green approach, we have about 15 different recycling operations at The Alma Favourite book Harry Potter or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Favourite tipple I love a hot chocolate with a shot of amaretto Favourite holiday destination A hot beach anywhere!

Most treasured possession Tatiana, my seven and a half year old Rhodesian Ridgeback

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PLATTS LANE, HAMPSTEAD, NW3

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Stylish, open plan, light and airy, two bedroom apartment comprising 1170 sq ft (109 sq m) refurbished to a high specification in 2010, with light oak engineered wood flooring throughout and direct access from the kitchen to a communal courtyard area.

Private garage and off-street parking space. Sole Agent.

Property Divas 020 7431 8000 www.propertydivas.com

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ROUNDUP

WESTOVER HILL, NW3 ÂŁ2,350 PER WEEK SOLE AGENT This modern detached property on the fringes of Hampstead Heath Extension and in walking distance of Hampstead Village offers a wonderful family home with extensive living space providing an eat-in kitchen, separate dining room and conservatory with access to a well maintained lawn. Upstairs, there are five double bedrooms (2 en-suite) with built in wardrobes and a further full bathroom.

Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings 020 7435 9681

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FOXTONS MOVES INTO CROUCH END - MARCH 2012 GLOUCESTER AVENUE, NW1 GUIDE PRICE: £350,000 This stunning apartment is located on the top floor of a listed Georgian terrace in the heart of Primrose Hill. Beautifully designed and renovated to a high standard, the accommodation boasts a multitude of high-spec features and a south facing Juliette balcony with views over Regent’s Park. The property comprises an open-plan kitchen / reception room with exposed beams, separate bedroom with en-suite bathroom. It would be an ideal first time buy or buy-to-let property.

020 7267 7074, www.faronsutaria.co.uk

Foxtons is delighted to announce the opening of the Crouch End office on the 17th March. Since 2010 Foxtons has expanded its network of distinctive café-style offices by 10, helping to reinforce its reputation as one of London’s most recognisable brands. Nic Budden, Chief Operating Officer of Foxtons says: “We have been successfully servicing the Crouch End area from our neighbouring offices for years. However, now seems an ideal time to focus on the local market in more depth and serve the local community through an office on their doorstep. As a company, we enjoy working across the full spectrum of properties each area has to offer and look forward to helping more people find their perfect home.”

To celebrate the launch of the new office, Foxtons is inviting local homeowners to sell their property for free by taking advantage of their 0% commission offer when instructing the Crouch End office. foxtons.co.uk 020 8432 4343

ROSECROFT AVENUE, HAMPSTEAD, NW3 GUIDE PRICE £2,500,000 L/H + S/O F/H A substantial and meticulously refurbished upper maisonette with a private garden, roof terrace and paking for 2 cars.

Superb upper maisonette, 4/5 bedrooms, double reception, TV room, 3 bath/shower rooms, study, utility, guest WC, garden, roof terrace and parking.

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Connaught Gardens, Highgate Borders, N10

£1,850,000 Freehold Sole Agents

An outstanding detached five bedroom, three bathroom family home which is located near Queens and Highgate Woods; also with easy access to Highgate Tube (Northern Line). This fine property has been modernized to an extremely high standard throughout benefiting from a stunning modern fitted kitchen and contemporary bathroom suites; added benefits also include off street parking for two cars and a wider than average rear garden. There is also planning consents for a single storey side rear extension. Also close at hand is Muswell Hill Broadway with its excellent range of shops and restaurants. Early viewing of this quality home is advised.

Muswell Hill Office: 020 8444 1771

Wood Vale, Highgate Borders, N10

£1,445,000 Freehold

A spacious and well proportioned five bedroom semi detached family house just a short stroll from Highgate tube station and both Queen’s and Highgate Woods. In need of modernisation and with planning permission to develop the rear elevation and the large boarded loft, this house with its mature garden and peaceful location has the potential to create the perfect family home. To the rear of the property are the tennis and cricket clubs with Park Road Swimming Pool and fitness facilities beyond.

Muswell Hill Office: 020 8444 1771

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Abbots Gardens, East Finchley, N2

ÂŁ1,050,000 Freehold Joint Sole Agents

Tatlers are pleased to present this well appointed four double bedroom semi detached family home bordering onto Hampstead Garden Suburbs. The house is presented in good decorative order throughout, has no on-going chain and benefits from a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, third reception room having been converted from the garage, off street parking and a delightful secluded west facing rear garden. Abbots Gardens is located within the Brookland School catchment area, within a ten minute stroll to East Finchley High Road and East Finchley Tube Station (Northern Line).

East Finchly Office: 020 8883 1001

Denton Road, Crouch End, N8

ÂŁ1,095,000 Freehold Joint Sole Agents

Tatlers take great pleasure in offering to the market this superb mid terraced four bedroom Edwardian family house offering spacious accommodation over three floors. The property retains many attractive period features which include original tessellated flooring, cast iron feature fireplaces and original cornicing. Although requiring a small amount of cosmetic refurbishment this property has the potential to be a wonderful family home. Situated in this sought after road close to the excellent local shops and restaurants of Crouch End Broadway opposite Stationers Park and within the catchment of Weston Park Primary School. Chain free.

Crouch End Office: 020 8341 4050

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SOUTH HAMPSTEAD NW6

£1,395,000

An unusual and contemporary, detached, Ted Levy designed house, situated in this quiet and exclusive mews in the heart of South Hampstead. This unique property comprises 1657 sq ft (154 sq m) and benefits from a lovely west facing roof terrace, two spacious patio areas, off street parking and a garage.

3 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms (1 Ensuite): Conservatory: Reception Room: Dining Room: Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Utility Room: Guest Cloakroom: 2 Private Patios: Roof Terrace: Off Street Parking: Garage: Exterior Store Room.

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£2,250,000 & £2,650,000

Set within a brand new and contemporary development two beautifully appointed apartments that benefit from attractive outside space, underground parking for two cars, concierge service plus an indoor swimming pool complex as well as a lift and excellent security. The flats incorporate spacious double reception rooms and well appointed kitchens plus master bedroom suites with en suite dressing rooms and bathrooms.

3 Bedrooms: 3 Ensuite Bathrooms: Ensuite Dressing Room: Double Reception Room: Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Utility Area: Guest Cloakroom: Underground Parking For Two Cars: Lift: Communal Garden: Terrace/Private Garden: Porter: Excellent Security.

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Warrington Crescent W9 ÂŁ1,650,000 This rarely available apartment benefits from many charming period features and plenty of natural light. The beautiful accommodation boasts an elegant reception room with high ceilings, a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room, a spacious master bedroom, two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. Warrington Crescent is located close to Formosa Street, Clifton Road and their fantastic array of local amenities. Share of Freehold. Joint Sole Agent.

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PROPERTY ADVICE

ANDREW FLINT FROM COLMAN COYLE, GIVES HIS EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL YOUR LEGAL PROPERTY QUESTIONS I would like to take up the carpets in my flat and have bare floor boards.

A friend of mine says I might not be able to do this. Can you advise me?

• Independent mortgage advice and service

Whether you can do this or not will depend on the terms of your lease.

Most leases do include a regulation that states that you must keep all of the floors carpeted (except kitchen and bathroom usually). This is to avoid noise transmission between flats in the block. This is usually more of an issue in older converted properties where sound insulation may not be so good. More up to date leases tend to be a bit more flexible reflecting the fashion for alternative types of flooring. Therefore, a lease might state that you have to keep the floors carpeted or covered with other material that will keep noise transmission down to a minimum. This could therefore leave the lessee able to put new wooden flooring down provided there is adequate insulation. If you go ahead and remove your carpets and your lease does contain a restriction against this, then your fellow lessees may contact the freeholder to request that the terms of the lease are enforced. Alternatively, they may contact the Council who, if satisfied that the noise transmission is unacceptable, might serve you with a Notice ordering you to put carpets or other such suitable flooring down.

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

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON

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MARKET INSIGHT Hakan Bosati, Partner, Tatlers Do you think that Muswell Hill has bucked the trend in the market over the last two years?

I think Muswell Hill has outperformed most people’s expectations in terms of property prices that have been achieved How long have you been based in Muswell Hill and what makes this area so special within London?

We have been based in Muswell Hill for 26 years. I think its village atmosphere, boutique style shops on the high street and excellent schools makes it a very desirable location especially with a lot of the City workers.

What’s the typical property you have on your books at present?

Four bedroom mid terraced houses.

With Mortgage lenders starting to offer better deals to first time buyers, what effect will this have in the current market?

A positive effect because we need the

first time buyers to fuel the rest of the housing market

move into rented or will they be linking in a purchase to the sale.

With the rental market being so strong, how do you see the next 12 months? What advise do you have for those looking to rent and those looking to let their properties?

I can see demand being strong over the next twelve months which will probably lead to further price increases and I would advise anybody looking to sell or rent their property to make sure that if they do place their property on the market it shows at its best and at the right time (February/March/April/May are usually the best times of the year to sell and achieve optimum prices).

Are you optimistic for the rest of the year?

Yes I am, providing the stock comes onto the market.

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

I would advise any buyer to have their finance in place and agreed and for the sellers to make sure if they are going to sell they are going to be chain free,

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

We are one of the longest established independent estate agencies in the area with a local knowledge and experience of the property market that is second to none and we offer a high level of service to our customers. We are also very involved in the local community which includes a lot of sponsorships with most of the local schools which shows our dedication, commitment and support to the community.

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Estate Agents Residential Lettings and Management

Central Muswell Hill, N10

£1,875,000 Freehold

Church Crescent, N10

£1,725,000 Freehold

Situated in one of Muswell Hill’s most prestigious Avenues, is an impressive Edwardian semi linked, house, spread over 3 floors, which retains masses of original features, including stained glass windows, decorative fretwork, door features and fireplaces. The house has 5 double bedrooms - one with a fitted en suite bathroom and a white fitted utility room/kitchenette - and another a huge loft bedroom - with an abundance of extra potential - 3 reception rooms and a spacious dining room leading to a smartly fitted kitchen. Also an interesting hallway with a large original stained glass panel, a family bathroom, a downstairs bathroom and a separate downstairs shower room, gas central heating, a Tradesmen’s entrance, an approximately 65ft. long, South Westerly facing, split level, landscaped garden and off street parking for 2 or 3 cars at the front of the house.

In one of the most prestigious of Muswell Hill’s tree lined crescents, only moments walk from the heart of Muswell Hill Broadway, is an expansive Edwardian double fronted and semi linked house, retaining many original features and fireplaces. Priced to allow for someone to create a home reflecting their individual taste and style, the house could be arranged with 8 bedrooms - 2 currently kitchens, with good potential to convert into en suite bathrooms - 3 generous reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, 3 bathrooms and 2 separate loo’s, gas central heating and a wide, approximately 40ft. long, Westerly facing garden.

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Muswell Hill, N10

£899,050 Freehold

Sutton Road Muswell Hill N10

£599,950 Freehold

A semi detached, 1920’s built house, which has been totally refurbished to a high standard, and encases 5 bedrooms - one with an en suite shower room - 2 reception rooms - one opening to the raised dining terrace - and a lovely, white fitted kitchen/diner. There is also a family bathroom, gas central heating, an alarm system, a North Westerly facing lawned garden - with a useful pathway to the single garage, plus off street parking. The house is conveniently situated to good local shops and bus transport and also within ‘uphill’ walking distance of Muswell Hill Broadway with its associated shopping and transport facilities, including bus routes to Highgate and East Finchley Tube Stations - for speedy journeys to the City and West End.

Situated in a tree lined, residential road, is a “Chain Free”, detached, 1930’s built bungalow, priced to allow a new purchaser to decorate, refurbish or extend as they wish. The bungalow which is only a few moments walk from a parade of good local shops and a short car or bus ride from Muswell Hill Broadway, has 2 double bedrooms - plus a loft studio or guest bedroom - with potential to further extend by creating a dormer window - a spacious reception room, a fitted kitchen/diner, a pale coloured fitted bathroom and gas central heating. The house also has a long single garage and an off street parking space and a 30ft. wide and approximately 85ft. long, Southerly facing lawned garden.

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