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HEMINGWAY’S INTERIOR LIFE

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12 A DESIGN FOR LIFE

Wayne Heminway’s interior motive

17 WOMAN AT WORK

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21 MY STYLE

Hannah Warner’s style inspirations

24 REBEL REBEL

Our fashion shoot does grown-up punk

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The Grain Store and Plum + Spilt Milk

54 DINE LIKE A DANE

The benefits of the Scandi diet

57 WOMAN ON TOP

Chef du jour, Angela Hartnett

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62 THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL Christopher Jenner’s design for life

74 THE FOLLY All hail the cosiest cottage in the Cotswolds

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EDITOR’S Letter NOVEMBER 2013

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” So said Edith Sitwell, and as the year draws to a rather wet and windy close, we’re inclined to agree. Which is why this issue is all about interiors. As we begin to clock up more hours indoors, it’s important to ensure our living spaces are as cosy/quirky/opulent/chic (delete according to taste) as we can make them. Few individuals have the design CV of Wayne Hemingway. After founding cult fashion label Red or Dead from a Camden market stall back in 1979 (and selling it for millions in the nineties), Hemingway went on to work in other areas of design, more recently focusing on affordable housing. Hemingway’s involvement in the design and landscaping of large-scale developments may have been a surprising move, but it helped to earn him an MBE. Read more on page 12. Christopher Jenner has made a similar splash in the world of design. His commissions include the ravishing, periodinspired Diptyque boutiques in Leadenhall Market and Regent Street, the Blue Lounge in Canary Wharf and the Ketel One 80 bar in Camden’s Gilgamesh – and while his studio is beloved of big brands seeking high impact interiors, his ideas are equally inspiring applied to the home. Check out the range of Asiatic wallpapers and shelving systems on his website. There was just enough time this month for us to weekend at the Folly. The Cotswold cottage is owned by Joanna Berryman of North London interiors specialists Matrushka, and provides another enjoyable lesson in the art of living well. A luxury Bohemian idyll set in acres of English countryside, it’s an interiors enthusiast’s dream. It is indeed time for home, so sit back, put your feet up and enjoy the issue.

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Leather jackets were a surprise trend for Autumn. At a time when most designers are obsessing over big coats and thick fabrics, the simple biker jacket made a subtle but strong appearance. You’ll feel fit to soar in this one from Acne (not in the least bit Thriller), with its grown-up take on punk. Don’t go hell for leather though: balance the look with another luxe texture like wool - this Burberry Brit skirt is perfect. Then round it off with these Rupert Sanderson boots; the fringing adds a touch of sophistication and, like their fringed brogue counterparts, will also go well with tartan. ON THE COVER: boden.co.uk

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MONS

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE An exhibition neither for the faint of heart nor the easily offended, American artist Kara Elizabeth Walker takes unapologetic look at the tensions that still exist between race and gender. Through characters drawn from American popular literature, culture and history, she exposes the myths that lie beneath cultural archetypes and the darker aspects of human behaviour. Arkwright Road, NW3; camdenartscentre.org

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WINTER FAIR

2 NOVEMBER FREE CHURCH HALL Five years young and going strong, the Winter Fair - held to raise money for those who bear the mental scars of combat is – shaping up to be bigger and more successful than ever. Held this year in Hampstead Garden Suburb, the event will be opened by author and former BBC war correspondent Martin Bell and will feature stalls selling jewellery, books, crafts, homemade cakes and other goodies, as well as a tombola and official Combat Stress Christmas cards. The first event, held five years ago in the founder’s kitchen, raised £150; last year they ended up raising over £3,400. Let’s see if we can’t top that… Free Church Hall, Northway, NW11

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16-17 NOVEMBER LILIAN BAYLIS STUDIO Nats Nus Dansa are a theatre company renowned for their captivating shows for children; their brand new production, Mons, is inspired by Taiwanese author and illustrator Jimmy Liao and his accessible and straightforward style. The audience will be invited into a world of imagination awash with colour where they can find safety and breathe easily. Although aimed chiefly at children, the play has something to offer viewers of all ages - who knows, you might just get carried away. Rosebery Avenue, EC1R; sadlerswells.com

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Phoenix Cinema If you missed Alan Bennett’s acclaimed play either in the theatre or when it was first broadcast in 2010, never fear, you can enjoy the excellent performance from the comfort of your local cinema as part of the National Theatre’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Starring Richard Griffiths, Alex Jennings and Frances de la Tour, the play affords a glimpse into an imagined meeting between the legendary composer Benjamin Britten and his former collaborator and friend, WH Auden. 52 High Street, N2; phoenixcinema.co.uk

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16 NOVEMBER KOKO Austrian electronic pop duo Tosca are set to take the stage in a UK exclusive live performance. Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber will be supported by Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova and the recently signed Anushka. The pair’s sixth studio album, Odeon, was released this year, and fans of the band will not want to miss a rare chance to hear this and other classics from their acclaimed career performed live. 1a Camden High Street, NW1; koko.uk.com

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RIZZLE KICKS – SKIP TO THE GOOD BIT

The Brighton duo have produced another singalong anthem for us. Rizzle Kicks have managed to give a new-skool, hip-hop twist to a sample of early 90’s hit Unbelievable. It’s Unbelievably catchy, too. Well done, boys!

Rudimental have stepped out of their much-loved electronic comfort zone and teamed up with Emeli Sandé to deliver an equally entrancing sound in the form of their new single Free. Of course, you know wherever Emeli Sande is there will always be a ballad and this one is as soothing as any other.

NAUGHTY BOY - THINK ABOUT IT (FEAT. WIZ KHALIFA & ELLA EYRE)

Naughty Boy has snapped up the soulful sounds of Ella Eyre, off the back of her hit Waiting All Night with Rudimental, to give his second release from the Hotel Cabana album some life. Ella sets the tone perfectly for this powerful tune, accompanied by US rapper Wiz Khalifa, who adds the extra element of cool for what I predict to be yet another hit.

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A SENSE OF PLACE

THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER AMBIKA P3

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED AND REVISED) 14-15 NOVEMBER JACKSONS LANE

Reading the entire works of Shakespeare is a wonderful goal to set yourself but, let’s face it, there’s a lot and some of them are long. Wouldn’t it be great if someone could just condense them down to one ninety-minute chunk? Luckily, the Reduced Shakespeare Company, clad in their Converse and tights, have done just that. Their show takes the audience on a hilarious and fastpaced tour of the Bard’s back catalogue that will have you in stitches. 269a Archway Road, N6; jacksonslane. org.uk Hackney Picturehouse, 270 Marke Street, E 8; whirlygigcinema.com

British artist Victor Burgin will be exhibiting five recent digital projection pieces, complemented by earlier photo-text works exploring relations between place, memory and image. Burgin first appeared on the scene in the late sixties as ‘an originator of Conceptual Art’ and has remained a prestigious and influential force in the art world ever since. Concerned particularly with the ways in which objects become transformed through recollection and fantasy, his engaging exhibition is not to be missed.35-100 Marylebone Road, NW1; p3exhibitions.com

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LIFE FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN SOCIAL HOUSING, WAYNE HEMINGWAY FORGED A FASHION FOCUS FOR CAMDEN, FOR LONDON AND BEYOND. AND AS HE REVEALS EXCLUSIVELY TO ABSOLUTELY NXNW, THE CREATIVE PROCESS CONTINUES STILL...

early all self-made success stories start from humble beginnings with little more than a smart idea and pie-in-thesky dreams – and Wayne Hemingway’s is no different. To look at the likeable fashion designer now – founder of Red or Dead, owner of Hemingway Designs, MBE purveyor – it is

difficult to associate him with anything other than the sartorial elegance and high art with which he has become synonymous. But back in the early 1980s a 20-yearold Hemingway was at the start of his journey. The Morecambe-born creative had ventured south, to Camden, intent on bestowing a rather eclectic mix of style sensibilities on the unsuspecting and rather bedraggled north London scene. ‘Gerardine [his future wife] and I had just moved down to London, and I remember it being a really exciting time,’ he recalls. ‘Camden was representative of the positive attitude that young people had begun adopting after years of serious downturn. It was scruffy, but cool – so not dissimilar to now, I guess... but there was a revolution in optimism. Young people with ideas were starting ventures, and Camden seemed to be the place to be. ‘We heard about some space opening up on Camden Market, so we emptied our wardrobes, took the clothes we didn’t need, and added in a number Gerardine had made. And it just took off from the first day. Suddenly, second-hand clothes became something that everybody wanted to wear, and Camden became the centre of that movement. That meant we were at

the centre of it as well, and soon we were making money we couldn’t have imagined.’ Sixteen stalls later, and what would become the fashion label Red or Dead was born, with the pair shipping in hordes of second hand clothes from abroad as well as creating their own. Hemingway says he “broke the rules” by making and selling stock to the big businesses (including Dr Martens and Macy’s in New York) and by the time he sold Red or Dead in the late 1990s, he was the latest in a long line of artistic Camden’s self-made millionaires. Since then, Hemingway has been as

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he says. ‘We see a lot of things that do, renowned for his eclecticism as for his but we also see a lot of things that are work. He formed Hemingway Design in lazy... lazy graphics, 1999, a company lazy marketing and that specialises in CAMDEN WAS packaging, especially the umbrella of REPRESENTATIVE OF THE in supermarkets… design, from high POSITIVE ATTITUDE THAT and they’re not that street fashion YOUNG PEOPLE HAD important; they to interiors and BEGUN ADOPTING AFTER don’t engage. There’s graphic design. laziness all around us, You name it, YEARS OF SERIOUS and when you come Hemingway can DOWNTURN. to housing and things do it. But what, like that, and public buildings, and public we wonder, is key to that diversity? space, that’s when it rankles. So we try to ‘We see a lot of things that don’t matter,’ 13

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be different.’ It’s an eccentric step from second-hand clothes to the Staiths South Bank project, where Hemingway designed an 800-property mass market housing development on Tyneside. How easy was that transition? ‘I suppose it made it easy that we didn’t really plan to start in fashion or design, because we never had a plan. So when you’re young and you’ve never thought what you want to be or what you want to do, you end up doing something that you find out is bloody good fun; something you’re alright at. And that leaves you very free, because if you’ve never trained to be a certain thing, you’ve never felt like you were stepping out of what you were supposed to be doing. As far as we were concerned, we were never supposed to be fashion designers who had a big company and won awards and became famous. So once we’d done that, I think it gave us the belief and the freedom to think ‘we can do anything really’, and that’s a great way to be.’ Those awards he speaks of cross fashion (three consecutive British Fashion Council ‘Streetstyle Designer of the Year’) and interiors (‘Best Large Project’ at the Housing Design Awards). Are those specialisms as diverse as they appear at face value? ‘There are certain shared principles, certainly – you have to make people happy as the end result,’ Wayne smiles. ‘Users have to feel comfortable and must enjoy using whatever it is you’ve created. But if you make a mistake with clothing, it doesn’t fit properly or something goes wrong, it matters much less. At the top line, fashion can’t come into housing, and housing can’t have anything to do with fashion. One has got to last over 100 years, needs to mature and get better. The other has an in-built and predictably short lifespan, and there is room for error.’ And even now, at 52, and three decades into what he admits is still a fascinating journey, Hemingway cares about his work as much as ever. And with the attitude we have become accustomed to, he vows to

continue putting the product before profit. ‘There’s a certain level of design that we won’t do, no matter how much it pays. You’ve got to believe in it and there has got to be an element of social justice, regeneration – something that makes people’s lives better rather than an individual’s life richer. We won’t just work on anything, it has to be something we believe in. We’re still doing that, after 30 years. Camden is still doing that, and I believe it always will.’ heminwaydesign.co.uk 14

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Take a walk on the wild side with sixties revival brand Biba and their fabulous snow leopard faux fur coat. A vintage style with a cutting edge print, it is just the thing to snuggle up in this winter. £199, stocked at House of Fraser; houseoffraser.co.uk

TOMMI’S BURGER JOINT

If you love Tommi’s Burger Joint, you’ll love that it has now launched a monthly residency at the Princess of Wales pub in Primrose Hill. If you’ve ever struggled to get a seat at the crazy popular Marylebone branch, worry no more – you can now tuck into your fave patty on the third Thursday of every month from 5pm onwards, right here in Camden.The Princess of Wales, 22 Chalcot Road, NW1; lovetheprincess.com

FIRED EARTH

GEISHA SHOES

Usually, making your bathroom look more like a Tube station would be a decidedly bad idea – but these wall tiles and posters, made by Fired Earth to celebrate150th anniversary of the London Underground, are actually completely charming.41 Heath Street, NW3; firedearth.com

COLLECTIVE DAIRY

Thought a yoghurt couldn’t be boozy? Think again. Collective Dairy has launched a deliciously daring Raspberry and Amaretto limited edition pot.Think tangy fruit spiked with almond liqueur and folded through a mouthwateringly thick, creamy yoghurt. Even better, only the best West Country milk is used, to ensure silky smoothness. We’ll raise a yoghurt to that.£2.39; thecollectivedairy.com

Coax out your inner geisha with these smoking, Aperlai crushed velvet shoes. With an arty geometric design, they’ll up your cool-factor tenfold; you might just have to master the art of the ‘soft shoe’ shuffle. Aperlai Paris Wine Velvet Geisha Doll Shoes, £465; my-wardrobe.com

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JANJIRA

Janjira’s therapy range is designed to ease stress and tensions, and we’re very happy to light the way to feeling, well, lighter with this divinesmelling massage candle.£34; janjira.co.uk

THINGS WE

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HANNAH DAVIS

Our obsession with trinity necklaces shows no signs of waning. Especially not since we laid eyes on Hannah Davis’ most recent creations for her very own handcrafted jewellery label, Wolf & Moon, which have unique appeal while remaining completely wearable. £70; wolf-and-man.com

JOULES

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Sisters Clare and Mary, the brains behind Allium B, have got vintage-y, floaty dresses down to a tee. Shirt dresses and unstructured shifts make up the majority of the collection, while hand-beaded collars and Art Deco embellishments add a sophisticated touch. We’re in love with the Peter Pan collar of the Alexa.£135, stocked at KJ’s Laundry; Kjslaundry.com

Wellies get nautical but nice with these striped beauties from Joules, perfect for walking to the station on a rainy day. Their super-soft fleece lining and hardwearing rubber soles mean that your feet will be kept warm and dry no matter what the English weather throws at you. £34.95, Unit 2a, St Pancras International, N1C; joules.com

PENHALIGON’S

Inspired by the royal House of Marwar-Jodphur in Rajasthan, Vaara is the new fragrance from British perfume house Penhaligon’s. Containing coriander and carrot seeds, saffron and quince, this scent is almost good enough to eat – though better to wear. From £85, 112 Islington High Street, N1; penhaligons.com

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ROSIE POSIE Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has celebrated a year in briefs with nothing other than… more briefs. She marked the first anniversary of her Rosie for Autograph collection for M&S (the brand’s fastest-selling line) with an AW13 update. The vintage aesthetic continues, with the supermodel drawing inspiration from pre-Raphaelite romanticism. We’re sold on the silk Teddy in nude. £45,Westfield Stratford City, E20; marksandspencer.com

STYLE TIP

BODES WELL The Boden AW13 collection has proved any doubters who thought the brand might be too twee or fusty wrong. Fizzing with colour, prints and embellishments, the pieces are style-savvy and still as well-made as you’d expect. There are dropped waist dresses, snazzy ‘Bistro’ cropped trousers, contemporary checks, faux fur kitten heels and more. Bright, bold and Boden… boden.co.uk

FASHION

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SPORTY SPICE

FISHERMAN’S FRIEND Once the default pairing of geeky librarians, the socks and sneakers combo has been co-opted by hip-cats the world over. We’re not talking hi-tops, plimsolls or pumped-up skater kicks, either; we’re talking bona fide running shoes. And the uglier and more beaten-up they are, the better. Photography: Silvia Olsen

Get your knits out. ‘Tis the season for wrapping up, but if the thought of getting a bit hot and bothered with cable knits and cashmere seems too formal or stuffy, opt for a lighter pearl knit. Inspired by the original fisherman’s jumper, its breathable but will keep you toasty when you’re battling it out against the elements. This Pull&Bear example comes in bright blue and a more masculine mustard shade.£29.99,Westfield Stratford City, E20; pullandbear.com

Game on. Designers have once again embraced the sport luxe trend and we couldn’t be happier about it. The look needn’t be overly casual – done well it simply means a fuss-free, minimalist silhouette and an element of colourblocking to break up the overall shape. Hobbs have got us running to reserve this Aveen dress, new in. The treadmill is your runway (sort of). £169, 296 Upper Street, N1; hobbs.co.uk

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EAST LONDON DESIGN SHOW

Celebrating 20 years of East London Design Show

Lighting

Exciting original Christmas gifts from independent designer-makers

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Homewares

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JEWELLERY DESIGNER HANNAH WARNER SHARES HER INSPIRATIONS

STYLE FAVOURITE PIECE OF JEWELLERY FROM YOUR OWN COLLECTION:

My favourite pieces at the moment are the steeple pendant and matching stud steeple earrings in gold. They are perfect for a casual day look, but are also great for getting dressed up to go out.

MOST TREASURED POSSESSION: A framed black and white photograph of my dad. My mum framed this amazing picture of him for me and all my brothers and sisters. We all have it hanging in our houses.

FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION:

Ibiza, because it’s full of friends and fun. I’ve been going for over 10 years and just love the beaches and sunsets from a friend’s villa near San Jose, as well as eating at the Fish Shack, where they have the most amazing fresh catch of the day. Another friend also does the new Paradise party at DC10, which I’ve made a collection of jewellery merchandise for. It’s a series of geometric shapes that you can wear singly or together.

FAVOURITE PIECE OF ART:

Richie Culver, I Loved You. I recently met Richie at my house, where he talked me through all of his pieces. It was a huge privilege and really fascinating, he’s an incredibly talented artist. I Loved You was an absolute favourite and an instant purchase.

FAVOURITE SHOE DESIGNER:

Toga Pulla. I love the boots she does, especially her ankle boots and the embossed loafers for a comfy casual look.

MOST INSPIRING EXPERIENCE:

Spending weeks in Ladakh, the highest point in India. My sister and I travelled through India for the first time about seven years ago . We started in Delhi and ended up right up in the north before going all the way to the south. The people we met were so inspiring. It was an incredible experience, with amazing memories.

STYLE ICON:

Patti Smith for her casual, punky feel. I’m not so much into pattern, I like the understated look, perhaps with just one block colour that can be styled with a simple piece, like the steeple pendant from my new collection - which really stands out against a bright or monochrome top.

FAVOURITE DESIGNER:

Alexander Wang, for the simplicity of his T range. I have so many of his t-shirts and jumpers. I also love his Bullet bag too, which is in constant use. Stocked at TheVillage Bicycle, Dray Walk, 91 Brick Lane, E1; hannahwarner.com

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BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES THE EVERLASTING ELEGANCE OF AUTUMN

Bruuns Bazaar Drapy Wool Coat, £289;my-wardrobe.com

Camel Karma Classic camel is hard to deny. Whether aiming for super chic and elegant or toughening things up with a boyish duffle, we’re into it in a BIG way.

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Burberry Brit Wool Felt Duffle Coat, £595; net-a-porter.com

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Checkerboard Knit, £145; 23 Hanbury Street, E1;youmustcreate.com

YMC Virgin Mohair Coat, £375; 23 Hanbury Street, E1; youmustcreate.com

Get Plaid Plaid is no longer the preserve of the stuffy. Checks get a more urban update with this piece of rather fetching streetwear. It’s hip to be square, so wear yours with confidence. E1;youmustcreate.com

Supersize Me A statement coat lifts any outfit and the supersize is no exception. AW13 likes its coats big and baggy, so cocoon yourself away in a luxurious fabric. E1;youmustcreate.com

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WHITE MESH T-SHIRT, IRO, £206, IRO.FR BLACK COAT, IRO, £547, IRO.FR BLACK LACE UP SHOES, HUDSON, £120, HUDSONSHOES.COM BLACK TROUSERS, JAMES LAKELAND, £129, JAMESLAKELAND.NET

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FOUNDER OF OUR WANDERING MINDS, ELISA EMERY, ON HOW TO BUILD A STRONG FASHION BRAND How long have you been in fashion?

I’ve been in the business of fashion since 2008. I graduated from the London School of Economics with a great degree totally unrelated to fashion. Studying in London made me very fashion-aware, although it was definitely the business side of things that attracted me the most. I did an internship with a small luxury denim company called Bodymetrics, which was great because it allowed me to get involved in all aspects of running a fashion company, from hiring sales assistants to buying new collections. This is when I realised that not only did I want to be in fashion, I wanted to have my own business, and have an input in all the elements involved in creating and running a brand. At what point did you realise you could sustain your own website?

I soon realised that running a purely online business would be very difficult. While the start-up costs are very low online, there’s the eternal problem of bringing new visitors to the website. We then decided that opening a brickand-mortar store may be helpful in bringing a regular cash flow while raising awareness around Wandering Minds quickly. We opened

How are you enjoying life at Box Park? How hard is it running your own shop?

Our audience is so varied, from young creative hipsters hanging at Shoreditch House to stylish 80 year-olds into sheer lace shirts! We get a lot of tourists, who then go back to their country and shop on our website. Opening our store at Box Park had its challenges, but opening our fullyfledged store at Camden Passage is proving to be a lot more difficult, as we have to think of the shop fits and the interior decoration a lot more. How important is social networking and blogging to your business model?

our first store at Box Park, Shoreditch in April this year, and it was an instant success, which also brought a new audience to the website. We are now opening a new store in Camden Passage in Angel, and I do think a multichannel strategy is the way to go for us.

I truly believe that good social networking is crucial and we probably don’t do enough of it. We try to make our social media voice as honest and transparent as possible. Our blog, which we have called ‘No Experience’, depicts the behind-the-scenes of a London start-up. We’re most active on Facebook, which we still find the best platform to communicate a mix of written content and images. We also have strong relationships with bloggers, in

particular bloggers from other European countries, as this is the quickest way to get known outside of the UK. What do you think is the future of online fashion?

I think the future of online fashion is multichannel. Brands need to be able to allow consumers to make use of the online and offline channels seamlessly, to reserve items, try them, pick them up and return them. Logistically, it’s very difficult to do, but the future winners in the fashion industry will be the companies that manage to achieve that. Online, the standards of the shopping experience has risen dramatically in the last few years, but we need more stores that have a curated, personal approach, and this is really what we’re trying to do at Wandering Minds. We don’t just want to sell you clothes. We want to tell you what we personally think about trends, style and products, and we want to know what you think; in short, we want to be your friend! 10, Box Park, 2- 4 Bethnal Green Road, E1; ourwanderingminds.com

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ELEGANTLY WAISTED

Jack Wills seems to have benefitted from the recent winding down of its sibling label, Aubin & Wills, assimilating some of the latter brand’s best attributes into its own repertoire. The result is the coolest Jack Wills collection in many moons, featuring a looser, more low-slung take on classic gents outfitting. Casual but never complacent: we like. 359 Upper Street, N1 and 64-66 Redchurch Street, E2; jackwills.com

PARK LIFE

New brand Parka London specialises in contemporary updates of classic outerwear, reworking everything from the fishtail parka to the donkey jacket in a range of premium fabrics. For this season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, however, there’s little more perfect than the wool duffle coat in dusky forest green. £285; parkalondon.com

RAF SIMONS X EASTPAK

Eastpak may not be a brand you’d automatically associate with luxury, but its latest collaboration, with Belgian style supremo Raf Simons, sees it apply an indulgent finish to its legendary Daypack bag. Available in multiple colourways, the moody navy and maroon stripe ticks all our autumnal boxes. £145; available from oki-ni.com

PISTOL WHIP

Local favourites the Goodhood Store have been spoiling us all summer with their superb new line of street-oriented menswear, GOODS; now they’ve teamed up with another of our go-to brands, YMC, to recreate the iconic Seditionaries mohair jumper made famous by Johnny Rotten way back in 1977. Style with a dash of subversion, just the way it should be. £145, 41 Coronet Street, N1; goodhoodstore.com

RISING SUN

The Japanese are the undisputed modern masters of high end leisurewear, so it’s fitting that Brit brand Sunspel has married inspirations from the East and West in its AW13 t-shirt range. Featuring beautiful Japanese iconography and super-soft Egyptian cotton, these tees are ripe for seasonal layering. £60, 7 Redchurch Street, E2; sunspel.com

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PLAY TIME

Get your hands on Dutch brand Oilily’s playful and practical new season collection from mini fashionista company Alex & Alexa. It’s bound to sell out. alexandalexa.com; oililyworld.com

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Polarn O.Pyret started out in Stockholm, so the founders know a thing or two about dressing for cold weather. Originally the clothing brand started with a simple stripe motif, but their cute and durable winter wear is built to withstand even the chilliest climes. Available at Westfield Stratford City, E15; polarnopyret.co.uk

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CHEEKY MONKEY

... or bunny, in this instance. Kids will love this fun night-light from ubercute online emporium Molly-Meg, which takes the shape of a tyke in rabbit costume with a cheeky bare bottom. Bedtime need no longer strike your kids as a bum deal. Lapin and Me Baby Rabbit Night Light Lamp, £60; molly-meg.com

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From Mr Perswall comes this fun, ‘easy-up,’ panelled wallpaper scene for tearaway tots on skateboards. Adding quirky cool to your little one’s bedroom, the company make proportioned rolls to fit specific wall measurements as well as offering a bespoke colour service. £27 per metre, available at nubie.co.uk 35

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eenagers are lazy, right? Wrong. According to a growing body of research they just have a different body clock from the rest of us and if schools would wake up to this evidence and let teens start their day later, scientists believe they would see great gains in both the health of their students and academic results. Some schools are taking note. For UCL Academy in Swiss Cottage, it will have been just over a year since it became the fi rst London school to allow teens to ‘sleep in’. When the academy, which is sponsored by University College London, opened in September 2012, its students were allowed to start at 10am and leave at 5.30pm. Headmistress Geraldine Davies argues that the school is already seeing positive results. ‘Youngsters are turning up alert and ready to learn and are focused and engaged in lessons,’ she says. ‘We have no hard data on exam results yet… but pupil and teacher surveys have so far been positive.’ Scientists say there is now biological evidence underpinning the argument that schools should start later. It was in the US in the 1990s that researchers fi rst identified an ‘adolescent time shift’ in the sleep pattern of teenagers and in the past two decades, a number of US schools have adopted later start times. In the UK, Professor Russell Foster, a professor of circadian neuroscience at Oxford, has been at the forefront of work on teenage sleep patterns and their effect on performance at school. He explains: ‘The biology of human sleep timing changes as we age. As puberty begins, bedtimes and waking times get later. Th is trend continues until 19.5 years in women and 21 in men. Then it reverses. At 55 we wake at

A NEW ACADEMY IN LONDON IS THE FIRST IN THE CITY TO LET ITS STUDENTS START LATER. AMANDA CONSTANCE REPORTS ON THE TEEN SLEEP DEBATE

about the time we woke prior to puberty. On average this is two hours earlier than adolescents. Th is means that for a teenager, a 7am alarm call is the equivalent of a 5am start for a person in their 50s.’ Prof. Foster observed a UK school in Liverpool where many students were getting just five hours a night; unsurprisingly, teachers reported students falling asleep in class. He says a lack of sleep increases stress and is associated with a loss of humour, lack of empathy and low mood. It also greatly impairs blood-glucose regulation in young men, with research showing that their insulin levels are comparable to the early stages of diabetes. But it isn’t just a biological problem. Society isn’t very conducive to a good night’s sleep due to more relaxed parental attitudes to bedtimes and access to TVs, PCs, gaming devices and mobile phones, all of which promote alertness that doesn’t aid healthy sleep. Prof Foster has become so persuaded of the need for schools to adjust their start times that in 2009, he instigated a 10am start for 800 students at Monkseaton

High School in North Tyneside, the fi rst British school to do so. After observing the students, Foster says that the outcomes were clear: ‘The Monkseaton experiment shows, frankly, that if you start at 10am, grades go up.’ There are doubters, however. One issue is a perceived negative impact on after-school activities, particularly competitive sports, although schools in the US have reported that this hasn’t been a problem. But a greater issue here and in Australia is union objections to longer working hours for teachers and support staff. Prof Foster, however, remains convinced that there is an ‘overwhelming case’ for shift ing the times of a school day: ‘It will reduce their sleep deprivation, their learning will improve and, crucially, it will help to protect their physical and mental health.’

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ooking for an extracurricular activity for your child? Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School for 4-18 year olds offers classes in all the classic performance disciplines every Saturday, while Anna Fiorentini Weenies runs drama classes for 4 -6 year olds. Everything you need then for a mini Oscar nominee in the making …Various locations in east and north London; annafiorentini.com

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Many of our consultants hold senior posts at leading NHS trust hospitals such as Great Ormond Street and St Mary’s Hospital. They’re supported by a team that includes specialist children’s nurses and play specialists. We don’t treat any adult patients in our children’s unit and the child-friendly environment can help relieve your child’s anxiety about visiting hospital, enabling them to make a speedy recovery. When you’re thinking about private healthcare for your child, safety will of course be an important consideration. Do bear in mind that some private hospitals don’t offer any on-site critical care facilities. Our children’s unit is fully equipped and, should the need arise, we have a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Baby Unit staffed by a dedicated team of critical care experts. You’ll be pleased to know that you won’t need to join a queue for this exceptional service. Our convenient and rapid appointments give your child the care they need at a time that suits your family and lifestyle.

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BEAUTY EDIT

JO MALONE

Billed the ‘essence of charm’, the new Peony & Blush fragrance from Jo Malone is a voluptuous mix of... well, peonies of course but with additional notes of jasmine, rose and gillyflower and just a hint of red apple. The result is soft but seductive and captures the romance of Autumn perfectly. £39 for 30ml, Royal Exchange, EC3; jomalone.co.uk

WATER OF LIFE THE SOLUTION TO POLLUTION

Counteract pollution’s harmful effects on your skin with Shu Uemura’s first anti-pollutant cleansing oil. Created using moringa and green tea extract, which remove harmful pollutants from the skin, this cleanser will pave your way to a glowing, revitalised complexion. Anti-Oxi, £59; shuuemura.co.uk

Area H2O is an innovative shampoo and conditioner range that’s tailored to work with your domestic water supply. So whether the water in your area is soft, medium or hard, Area H2O works to ensure your hair looks smoother and shinier, lifting out mineral ions that cause problems such as dryness, tangles, static and frizz. Developed by hairdresser Patrick Lehane and having undergone five years of clinical trials, it’s a revolutionary step towards more manageable hair for everyone.£17.50 for shampoo and conditioner; lookfantastic.com

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IN BEAUTY: ETERNAL YOUTH

The elixir of life was said to grant the drinker eternal youth and has been sought after for millennia. Everyone from Elizabeth I to Indiana Jones has had a crack at finding it; luckily for those of us living in the 21st century, it’s now available at Boots in the form of water-soluble food supplement Fountain. Alright, maybe we’re being a bit facetious, but it has been causing waves in the beauty world for a while. £24.99, Boots, 35-37 Islington High Street, N1; boots.com

Bobbi Brown, Long-Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation, £32; bobbibrown.co.uk Ω Chanel, Poudre Universelle Compact Naturel, £33; chanel.com Ω Givenchy, Eclat Matissime Mattifying Foundation, £32.50; givenchybeauty.com

LUNCH TIME FIX ASK FOR? The Stem Cell Facial WHERE? Destination Skin THE LOWDOWN

This treatment was a godsend after a night on the sauce. The Stem Cell Facial, whose fans include Kimberly Wyatt and Caggie Dunlop, encourages increased cell turnover by using the latest plant stem cell technology to rejuvenate the skin. Extracted from sea fennel, the stem cells have the potential to regenerate tissue while protecting and healing damaged skin using a special ingredient named Ferulic Acid, a powerful antioxidant that improves skin tone, enhances elasticity and minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. My therapist removes my make-up with a cleanser and exfoliant before advising that this kind of facial is key to a good skincare regime, especially as my skin seems congested. She talks me through what I should be applying in the morning, which differs from what I should use at night – newsflash! Apparently, nighttime is all about restoring any vitamins you may have lost and making sure you replenish moisture – in the morning, you need a lighter moisturiser and to protect your skin from free radicals and pollution with an antioxidant such as Vitamin C. Wearing SPF 30 is compulsory if you’re concerned about wrinkles. Next, stem cell serum is applied along with an eye-lift formula, while a 3D complex finishes the facial off, sealing in moisture and leaving a healthy ‘dewy’ glow minus any grease. 5-7 Folgate Street, E1; 258 Holloway Road, N7; Oriel Court, NW3; 22-24 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10; destinationskin.com

IN FITNESS

Those savvy cats at David Lloyd are the first to pick up on the new fitness craze sweeping America. Orangetheory is a workout that helps you achieve personal fitness goals via a 60-minute session. This consists of cardio and strength training intervals designed to push your metabolic rate, with a guaranteed calorie burn that continues up to 36 hours AFTER you’ve exercised. And the most motivating bit? Your heart rate monitor is beamed onto a screen, so you (and the whole class) can see your progress in real-time. The aim is to spend at least 20 minutes in the optimal orange zone; you even get a print-out of your results at the end of the session. Heartening stuff. David Lloyd Studio, 240 Upper Street, N1; davidlloyd.co.uk

IN HEALTH

The ‘official popcorn’ of London Fashion Week (because the fash pack needs a fash snack, obviously), there are four Propercorn flavours: lightly salted, fiery Worcester sauce and sun-dried tomato, sour cream and chive plus classic sweet and salty. Each pack is also lovingly hand-illustrated by Zoe More O’Ferrall. Hand-popped (read gourmet), delicious and - most importantly - guilt-free, at just 87 calories per bag. 75p a bag; ocado.com

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1. Lancome Hypnôse Mascara by Alber Elbaz £23, harveynichols.com 2. Face Lace - Crystallised Fleurty Eye Lace £26, harveynichols.com 3. Nail Lacquer in Deep Sea £11, maccosmetics.co.uk 4. Mineralize Eye Shadow in Cha-cha-cha £17, maccosmetics.co.uk 5. Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics 6. Dark Side Lipstick £15, maccosmetics.co.uk 7. Queen Attitude Kohl Kajal £6.99, bourjois.co.uk 8. Look available at the Make Up Store, makeupstore.se 9. Happily Ever After Lipstick £15, beautybay.com

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ust over Canary Wharf’s South Quay bridge lies the secret to eternal youth. Located within a row of recent business developments along the quay (which look like they used to be houses), new beauty salon Bouton De Rose is a testament to Canary Wharf’s ongoing evolution as a thriving shopping and lifestyle destination. From a long list of exclusive luxury face and body treatments, I’m trialling the new Cinematic Lift Expert by Carita, a new, non-surgical ‘facelift’. My interest is piqued already… the benefits of a facelift, without going under the knife? After all, the invasive facelift is a strong contender for most intimidating of all cosmetic surgeries… with frequently terrifying results in any case. The Cinematic Lift Expert is an elaborate facial to say the least – and surprisingly relaxing. My therapist, Gené, has the magic touch, and her fingers know just what to do to ease away tension in the neck, shoulders and face. After cleansing, she applies an eye-mask and my face is meticulously exfoliated with sesame seeds – which have been soaking for a rather labour-intensive period of nine months. Extract of lemon is added to the mix, to brighten the skin, and combined with the earthy, natural aroma of the sesame seeds, elicits a warming glow that almost sends me right to sleep – something I’d never before experienced when getting a facial. The ‘lift’ part comes when Gené dons some gloves which combine micro-currents, ultrasound and LED technology and, with the aid of serum, uses them to ‘exercise’ and tone my facial muscles (which begs the question, what happens to these muscles during a surgical facelift?). The benefits of the treatment are many – as well as enhancing overall firmness, it stimulates oxygenation of the skin, improves micro-circulation and allows for the ingredients to penetrate deeper into the dermis. Sound convincing? Gené herself has the complexion of someone ten years her junior, and as she starts by performing the lift on one side of my face, so I can see the effect more clearly. The results are instantly, almost magically, visible. And while there are some impressive stats and tests to support the treatment’s effectiveness, the main thing is that your face feels lighter and lifted after just one session. Even better, the Carita products used smell and feel divine. Ladies, I think we may have hit on something here... 2 Cochrane House, Admirals Way, 020 7515 1675, E14; boutonderose.co.uk

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It’s Autumn, and my hair needs an update. My previous block colour is not working as well as my old balayage… and is even more dried out from the monthly need to dye. First world problems, I know, but still… disaster strikes, and where better to go for a barnet overhaul than Smooth You? Essex Road’s leading salon offers all the usual services, from tints and toners to styling and extensions, but owner Luma Mitchell is clearly trying to do something different here, bringing years of experience in the hair industry from her native Brazil. As such, Smooth You was one of the first salons to introduce the Brazilian Blow Dry, which has since become massively popular in the UK. The expert staff are also adept at extensions and weaves for both European and Afro hair.

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Principal stylist John highlights my ends without bleach to combat dryness, explaining the reason why too much dying doesn’t work for me – I have fine hair but a lot of it, and the full colour dye is swelling my hair, making it feel heavier and frizzier. Boom, there we go: another misapprehension obliterated. All this time I thought that colour treatments would add gloss, when really they were stripping my hair of its natural verve. I am better off with subtler highlights, especially as I get older and having healthy, natural-looking hair becomes more important than any particular colour or cut. John uses a special nourishing treatment and voilà, my barnet is fully restored.

Smooth You use Dr Murad products and I’m booked in for a Sun Undone Infusion Facial, ideal at this time of year for countering any sun or free-radical damage that might have accumulated over the summer months. There are numerous facials to choose from, from pore-refining and blemish control to anti-ageing. You can also choose from a range of Yon-Ka facials as well as body treatments, massages, scrubs and wraps. For those seeking clinical treatments, the salon offer both Soprano laser hair removal and skin tightening, toning and firming. The Harmony laser is used to tackle skin imperfections such as acne, sun spots, pigmented lesions and scarring. This is all in addition to the usual nail and waxing treatments.

the kind of service and luxury associated with West London to the East End. Of course, the salon will offer the same variety of treatments and beauty products as its Islington progenitor, but in addition will be home to the Safer Tanning Company and a range of responsible tanning options as well as offering daily skincare and make-up demonstrations. All in all, the spa will offer the kind of luxury pampering experience that’s been sorely lacking in East London for years. 70 Essex Road, N1; smoothyou.co.uk

The new spa

As they celebrate their second birthday, Smooth You are set to unveil their new Town Spa, located in the Dalston Junction development alongside new restaurants, bars and artisan bakeries, bringing to the area a much-needed high end beauty retreat in a 5000 square-foot space. With a fit-out cost in excess of £1 million, the spa points to the shape of things to come, bringing

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Boisdale has launched a Burger & Oyster Bar at its Bishopsgate venue, serving a selection of the UK’s finest oysters with Boisdale’s new menu of beefy burgers to a live soundtrack of pro jazz singers. Specials include the Wild Highland venison, fillet of bone-marrow dry-aged and a surfand-turf offering with pulled lobster and three tempura Po’ Boy oysters. The burger scene just moved up an echelon, people. Swedeland Court, 202 Bishopsgate, EC2; boisdale.co.uk/bishopsgate

A WORD ON… SASHIMI PIZZA

Pan-asian Camden eatery Gilgamesh have dared to go where no one even remotely considered going before them – and with surprisingly good results. On my ride up the escalator to the restaurant (yes, escalator), I must admit I felt a pang of trepidation: Italian-Japanese fusion just doesn’t sound quite right. I needn’t have worried. The rich taste of the tuna sashimi paired with the texture of the crispy thin-crust pizza base makes it the ideal starter. By the end of the meal, my only worry was how soon I would be able to order it again. Catherine Hales The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1; gilgameshbar.com

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Are you a chicken power-eater? If so, you might get excited about Jubo, a Korean fried chicken canteen at the Bedroom Bar, born of the know-how of Stephen Parkins-Knight (formerly of the Ivy and Dishoom). Choose from fried chicken wings, homemade kimchi, pickles, kimchi slaw and pork belly steamed buns or slow-braised beef brisket. Or get the Jubo special, which comes with Korean Hite beer. More randomly, you can get a steak sub… but whatever your choice, this is anju (or drinking food) at its sweet, crunchy best. 68 Rivington Street, EC2; jubolondon.com 50

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am forever uncovering new and wonderful nooks in East London. The number of local producers has grown over the last few years and there is now an abundance of beautiful produce throughout the area. In East London proper, as it were, I like Hackney honey from Curtis Honey Man and Golden Company, and fragrant jams and marmalade from Lillie’s London Borough of Jam. Lillie’s unusual combinations and seasonality mean that I often have two or three jars in the cupboard. In fact, these go perfectly with almost anything that comes out of the E5 Bakehouse ovens. Their raisin and walnut sourdough is a particular favourite of mine, almost as good simply hot and buttered. I will make the pilgrimage from Soho just to get fish from Steve Hatts. It is the best fish in London; gleaming, clear and bright-eyed, seasonal and often caught in British waters. The shop has a pleasingly old-fashioned, utilitarian feeling; women queuing up, baskets and children dangling off their arms, to get their fish suppers for the weekend or to order small mountains of shrimp. It’s great to be able to buy small amounts to test recipes with and have access to the best knowledge in the business. I’m also always happy for an excuse to have a coffee and smackeral at Towpath. There is little better than sitting in the sunshine at the canal’s edge, mopping up the last smears of sauce with squishy, crusty bread, watching London float by. Another lure is Labour and Wait - I always seem to need something – and round the corner Leila’s for baked eggs, where I am inspired by the display of fresh produce and carefully sourced pantry items. And for a full grocery shop without too much running around and the scent of coffee in the air, Maltby Street is a firm favourite.

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FOOD REVIEW GRAIN STORE

ELOISE BAUMANN VISITS THE NEW STAR OF THE KINGS CROSS DINING SCENE

hen a culinary kingpin like Bruno Loubet looks for a new angle on fine dining, there’s usually one thing you can take for granted: it will involve meat. Lots of meat. But with Grain Store, Loubet has done something daring and very different. Sure, there’s meat on the menu, but it’s no longer the star of the show. Grain Store is all about giving vegetables their due – and the concept is pulled off with masterful flair. Housed in the same stunning Kings Cross warehouse as Central St Martins and Absolutely favourite Caravan, the restaurant provides suitably laid-back surroundings in which to while away an autumn evening. The room is vast and airy yet intimate, filled with the happy hum of diners. The decor sparks conversation from the moment we sit down. It’s so clean and bright, with white wooden furniture, exposed industrial vents and shining steel surfaces in the open kitchen. The light colours and friendly minimalism may lack edge or a sense of opulence, but the effect complements the vibe of the place perfectly. My partner and I are spoiled for choice by a sizeable menu packed with intriguing combinations, from buttermilk and caraway braised cauliflower, woodbaked onions and devilled duck heart to vegetable paella with garlic and tomato snails. To start, we share onion bread with crème fraîche butter alongside baked beetroot, pickled onions, goat labneh (a yoghurt cheese) and a dill oil dressing. To accompany, were two sublime tipples originally concocted by Tony Conigliaro of Islington’s 69 Colebrooke Row – Cedarwood Lemonade, a blend of sherry, lemon juice and soda, and Twinkle, which combined vodka, elderflower and lemon swirled over a champagne base. For mains, we chose ‘chilli con veggies’ (a thick, saucy chilli served in a steaming pot alongside a bed of brown and wild rice) and a wild mushroom risotto with truffle shavings. The portions were generous enough to make dessert a shared affair, so we ordered up white chocolate rice crispy with chocolate mousse and almond ice cream: another triumph. Our reservation was early evening, and the restaurant filled up around us as we ate. By the time we bid the friendly staff goodbye and headed out among the lighted fountains of Granary Square, Grain Store was buzzing with well-heeled (and well satisfied) customers. No surprise, really, when the cooking is of such quality: Loubet has shown that imagination and skill beat bandwagon-jumping every time. Granary Square, 1-3 Stable Street, N1C; grainstore.com

PLUM + SPILT MILK

HELEN BARON HAS THE MEAL OF HER LIFE AT THE GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL

lum + Spilt Milk is the latest venture from Mark Sargeant, the culinary wunderkind who headed up Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen at Claridges before wowing Folkestone foodies with his restaurants Rocksalt and The Smokehouse. Located in the recently reopened (and hella historic) Great Northern Hotel, a few short steps from King’s Cross St Pancras station, I’d been meaning to check it out since it opened earlier this year. The first thing you notice, even before you visit, is the name. It comes from the livery colours in the dining cars of legendary 19th century steam engine the Flying Scotsman – and this hint of history is a sign of things to come, because the restaurant, like the beautifully renovated Great Northern Hotel itself, tips many fun, inspired nods to the area’s illustrious heritage. During a whirlwind tour ahead of my meal, I’m impressed by the way the Great Northern’s redevelopment has retained the feeling of a grand railway hotel while catering for every modern fancy. The rooms are chic and tasteful, reworking the iconic aesthetic of old-fashioned railway carriages in ingenious (and luxurious) style, with great views across King’s Cross station’s roof or the buzzing King’s Cross Square. In fact, the square has its official opening on the afternoon of my visit, and rumour has it that Mayor Boris has been lunching at Sargeant’s eatery. Whisked down the hotel’s doublewidth corridors (remnants of a time when ladies and their dresses needed more space to pass each other at a polite distance), we pass the Snug, Plum + Spilt Milk’s inviting little cocktail bar, all smoky Mad Men

elegance and the hushed clink of Martini glasses. Then it’s on to the dining room proper, a highwindowed space of comfy banquettes lit by hundreds of dangling pendants. Perhaps its the effect of all the exposed filament bulbs, but the vibe is quietly electric, the clientele well-heeled without being stuff y and the staff – including one girl with a killer afro – both hip and engagingly professional. But what of the food, which could be described as ‘traditional British dishes of a brawny bent’? The pleasure starts before the starter, with my over-zealous companion declaring that the butter was so good ‘it’s probably trending on Twitter’. The pumpkin and cobnut pesto soup that follows is worth about twenty tweets itself, frothy yet hearty and full of flavour, while the mains continue the theme (if the theme is ‘blowing our tiny little minds’). Pan-fried dover sole with seaweed butter is a fluff y, melty, surelynot-too-unhealthy triumph, while my companion’s braised bean stew with breadcrumbs is a subtly seasoned, intensely moreish concoction that quickly turns into a sharing dish. In a fit of ambitious epicurean longing we add a slew of sides: honey roast parsnips, chilli and lemon baked courgettes, chips... All are incredible. We manage dessert. Not the plums and spilt milk, alas, but a treacly Kentish gypsy tart with lashings of cream and a chocolate fondant with blackberries I was woefully unable to finish. In fact, the only thing that would have made the evening better is cheek pouches, so that I could carry away the leftover fondant like a greedy hamster. Otherwise, everything about Plum + Spilt Milk, proved that this restaurant is very much on track to be one of London’s very finest restaurants. A destination that should be at the top of everyone’s list. Great Northern Hotel, Kings Cross St Pancras Station, Pancras Road, N1C; plumandspiltmilk.com

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LONDON IS WAKING UP TO THE BENEFITS OF SCANDINAVIAN FOOD – WHICH IS BOTH HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS, AS ABSOLUTELY DISCOVERS

candinavian food is having a moment in the spotlight. With Copenhagen’s Noma holding Restaurant magazine’s improbably impressive title of Best Restaurant in the World (yes, that’s the entire planet) for the past three years running and recent studies praising the Nordic diet for its significant health benefits, London’s Scandinavian eateries are heavily in demand. But how does the uninitiated British palate cope with all those herrings and why would anyone add salt to their liquorice? Bronte Aurell is the Kensal Rise-based Dane who, together with her Swedish partner Jonas, founded the Scandinavian Kitchen in Great Titchfield Street five years ago. For her, it was all about foods she missed from home, mostly rye bread, which was a real wrench. They thought that setting up a café would be the solution to the work/life/family balance issue, so they left their jobs (she was working for Innocent; he at the BBC) and opened (timing the opening to coincide precisely with the birth of their first

child). At first they assumed that the café and food store would appeal mostly to ex-pats like themselves, but now 85% of their customers are not Scandinavian at all. ‘There had always been Scandinavian restaurants in London,’ she says – ‘it’s just that they were never promoted to anyone else.’ And most of those places offered dinner, while what she really missed most of all was lunchtime food – rye bread, herrings, crisp bread, salmon, lots of dill. And also cakes. ‘There’s a Swedish word fi ka which means chatting over coffee and cake,’ says Aurell. So the café offers a range of small open sandwiches – ‘you choose a few and eat them with a knife and fork. It’s a bit like sushi in that it doesn’t make you feel overly full. Rye bread isn’t as fi lling as wheat bread,’ she explains. Toppings span smoked and cured salmon, marinated herrings in various sauces, and more unusual things like Norwegian cured lamb (‘we thought people would never eat it but it proved really popular’) and brown cheese (a Norwegian goats cheese that tastes like caramel and comes

in five different strengths). Cakes include the favourite kladdkaka which is a sticky chocolate cake (‘gooier than a brownie’) plus a wide range of creations made with cardamom and vanilla sugar, a Scandinavian staple that’s unknown here (though there are five different types stocked at the Scandinavian Kitchen). The Nordic diet is characterised by rye, fish and rapeseed oil, as well as berries and cheese, plus locally sourced seasonal produce including apples, pears, plums, root vegetables and cabbage. It’s the rye and the fish that offer the secret to long life and avoiding heart attacks. When Aurell first started the business, basic ingredients were hard to fi nd here, so they cleverly became an importer and wholesaler too, now stocking Ocado and other suppliers. So, there’s no reason not to become a convert and start the herring diet today. And the salty licquorice? Try it and see. skandikitchen.co.uk

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1. CRISPBREAD We eat it for breakfast, lunch and as a snack. Forget the stuff you are used to in the UK, we’re talking proper crunch, lots of rye and seeds. Personally, I prefer Leksands crispbread. 2. RYE in all shapes or forms. I love rye bread, rye flakes for my porridge, rye flour for my bread, rye grain for my salads. 3. GRAVAD LAX dill cured salmon. I love salmon in all shapes and forms, but dill-cured salmon is my favourite, served with…. 4. HOVMASTERSAUS a mustard and dill dressing. It works so well. I love the one from Erik’s Sauser. 5. MARABOU CHOCOLATE WITH SEASALT AND TOASTED ALMONDS I will eat a whole pack if you let me.

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THE MOST POPULAR DRESSING FOR PICKLED HERRING IN SCANDINAVIA Often people mistake the shop-bought mustard herring for the real thing, but it is super easy to make your own and it dresses up any pickled herring for a smörgåsbord. You can of course pickle your own herring, but it is a bit timeconsuming so this is an easy cheat. INGREDIENTS: 1 x 220g jar of plain pickled herring (we prefer ABBAs onion herring). FOR THE DRESSING: 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 1⁄2 tbsp sunflower oil

APPLE & BEETROOT SALAD MAKES ONE NICE LARGE PORTION, ENOUGH FOR 4-5 PEOPLE Ever wondered what makes our Beetroot & Apple salad so lush? The secret is in the beetroot, actually. We use Scandinavian pickled beets and these are a bit sweeter than the ones you can buy in the UK stores. We’re happy to share the recipe, and also tell you how to sort it if you can only get hold of UK pickled beetroots. INGREDIENTS: 1 jar of pickled beetroot from Beauvais or Felix (300-400g in total), drained. Cut into 1cm pieces. Make sure the beetroot is well drained. 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1cm pieces (peeling optional - we don’t). A good quality mayonnaise - we like Scandinavian mayonnaise, but you can use any full fat good quality mayonnaise. Crème fraiche, salt, pepper, squeeze of lemon juice.

1 1⁄2 tbsp crème fraîche 1 1⁄2 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp Slotts Skånsk mustard (if you can’t find this, use a grain mustard instead) 1⁄2 tbsp normal Dijon mustard 1⁄2 tbsp single cream 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 shallot, very finely chopped 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives METHOD: Drain the herring, discard onion bits and put herring to one side. In a bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients together. Whisk really well until the mixture is creamy and combined, then add salt and pepper to taste. Add the drained herring and marinate for a few hours. Just before serving, add on top of crispbread or dark rye bread. Decorate with dill sprig. Recipe courtesy of scandikitchen.co.uk

METHOD: Mix the beetroot and apple pieces, add two tablespoons of mayonnaise and two tablespoons of creme fraiche. Stir. You are looking for a good creamy consistency without being too fatty. Pieces need to be coated, not drowning. Add more mayo and creme fraiche as required, little by little. Once you get to the preferred consistency, check the colour - you are looking for a good light pink colour – think Disney Pink. Don’t worry - it will go darker once it sets as the beet will continue to colour. Add seasoning to taste - the lemon juice is very important. If you fancy, add a dash of balsamic vinegar too. Leave to set in the fridge for a few hours. If it goes too dark, just add a bit more crème fraiche or mayonnaise before serving. Perfect as a side salad on the smorgasbord or on a meatball sandwich. If you are using UK or Eastern European pickled beets, these tend to be more sour. Add a spoonful or two of icing sugar to the beetroots after draining and leave for a few minutes - this will sweeten them a bit. Add more sugar to taste if necessary. Recipe courtesy of scandikitchen.co.uk

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Hello Angela. Tell us about The Merchant’s Tavern.

It’s a collaboration between myself, Patrick Clayton-Malone and Dominic Lake of [boutique British diner chain] Canteen and Neil Borthwick. We wanted to do a restaurant with Neil, he’s such a talented chef, and we wanted to do something local to us. We open next week; well, we actually open with a soft launch today. But next week we’re fully open. Why Shoreditch?

Well, all of us live in this part of town. It’s an area that has a lot of restaurants, but we felt it needed something else, something we could provide: great food, a very relaxed atmosphere… and one we can walk to! Why is this new venture different? What are you hoping to achieve with it?

The main aim is to make it a rather successful restaurant that establishes itself over many years, not just a two-minute wonder that opens one week and closes the next. We want this restaurant to launch Neil, we want it to become Neil’s place in a sense. Paddy, Dom and

I will remain in the background after a while; obviously at first we’re at the forefront because we have so much experience, but in a couple of months time we’ll step back and let Neil get on with it, very much the way Gordon [Ramsay, Hartnett’s mentor] did with me. Is it nice to play a part in breaking new talent?

first. But I always knew I wanted to cook. I think starting later gave me a good perspective on it. At the end of the day I love cooking, I love food - it’s a wonderful business. But at the end of the day, some people think we’re solving the world’s problems. We’re cooking food, you know? We’re not curing cancer. You have to keep things in perspective.

It is, it’s great, definitely. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to do that.

You’re one of a long line of chefs who’ve worked under Ramsay; how would you describe him?

What do you think about the East London food revolution? Do you get involved in a lot of local projects?

Gordon’s great, I wouldn’t be sitting here today without him. People knock him a lot but they forget what he’s done for the industry. All the chefs he’s trained are doing phenomenally well, you look at Marcus [Wareing], you look at Jason [Atherton], you look at Mark Sargeant, Mark Askew… I mean, all these people trained under him.

We did the menus at the Whitechapel Gallery for two years and that was great fun, but more generally it’s just good to live and work in the same area. And you can’t open a newspaper now without reading about a new opening, a new restaurant… it’s an exciting area to be in. How did you break into the culinary world yourself - weren’t you a late starter?

In some respects, yes, I did a History degree

What was it like working with Marcus Wareing?

We’re still good friends, I see him socially. We had our moments, because he and I probably spent more time together than Gordon and

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I, really. What was good was that he went through it all as well, he started from the bottom as a sous chef, just like me, and worked his way up. He’s been a bit of a mentor at times; if I ever needed advice, I’d ask Marcus.

A bowl of pasta! Something quite easy. You’re not going to sit there doing something fancypants on a night off, just something tasty - that’s the most important thing to me. A sandwich will do - as long as it’s tasty.

When well-known chefs are friends, do they have each other over for dinner?

How do you find the experience of cooking for TV?

Well, yes, I’ve had Marcus over for parties and stuff. I’ve had lots of chef friends over for dinner. And although there’s a competitive spirit in the industry, when you’re friends, it should surpass that. One of the great things in this business is how supportive people can be. We’ve found that in the last few weeks, working on the Merchant’s Tavern, all the locals have told us to let them know if we need anything, if we’re short of anything… Chris Galvin has a restaurant round here, James Ferguson at Beagle, the guys from Clove Club they’ve all been great. And I’ve done the same, when someone’s opened near me. That’s what it’s all about.

I certainly don’t consider myself a TV chef, because I don’t do it enough, but I’ve been lucky enough to appear on Hell’s Kitchen and Saturday Kitchen. I don’t aspire to be a TV chef. You have to look after your bread and butter – your restaurants.

What kind of thing do you like to cook at home, when you get the chance?

I suppose it’s easier on hours and better pay, but it’s certainly more competitive than ever.

Do you think the industry is tougher on women chefs?

It’s never affected me. You’re not judged on your gender; you’re judged on your cooking. Its tough, of course, you have to make a choice: people either want to do it or they don’t. How do you think the industry has changed over the years?

People have become more critical because they travel and are more knowledgeable about food and wine. At the end of the day, we’re not alone in that - everyone has to work hard to succeed. I just think it’s an industry that you have to love if you want to stay in it; if you’re halfhearted, it will show, because it is long hours and it is tough. Have you always lived in Spitalfields? Where do you like to eat out?

I lived in Stockwell for a while, but yes, I’ve been in Spitalfields for a long time. I eat at Tramshed, just round the corner; I like St John Bread & Wine. I love Canteen. Do you see yourself in Spitalfields forever?

Oh yes. It’s always been great, but it’s definitely changed - six or seven years ago even taxi drivers wouldn’t go near the place. But it’s changed for the better and I don’t intend to leave anytime soon.

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INTERIORS WUNDERKIND CHRISTOPHER JENNER ON HIS PHILOSOPHY OF DESIGN You’ve travelled the world extensively. How important is travel to your job?

Travel is a necessary evil and a glorious education. There’s only so much you can accomplish over the phone and via Skype; at some stage one needs to share a meal and spend some real time. Early on we created a global supply chain for our projects and to do this we set off to find amazing people in far-off places who would accept the challenges we presented. The ability to travel has made the realisation of our concepts a much easier proposition. Why did you settle in London and why is the city important to you?

London is the centre of the known universe – it’s the key node. Everyone who is anyone will come to London at some stage. Living here allows us to do business with China in the morning and New York in the afternoon. There are few cities is the world where culture is developing at such a super fast speed. London and New York I guess are the only two cities where a sense of global cultural change is happening as we speak. This organic cultural melting pot, married to a city with an incredible heritage, is a magic potion of innovation and creativity. Plus the food is incredible.

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You use a design process called ‘fractal analysis’. Can you tell us what this means?

We coined the term fractal analysis to describe the process of developing a brand narrative. I create a map of all the brand qualities including key aspects of heritage, product and current research, then I set these out in a fresh representation of the brand. This is where I get to work at developing an absolutely new and dynamic visual of brand presentation. What are the benefits and challenges of running your own studio?

The benefits far outweigh the challenges, that’s for sure. Our clients task us with the implementation of our projects globally, which means we need teams on the ground who can make things happen against what may seem like impossible odds. Each of our designers has a distinct profile, but each also has the ability to move seamlessly between conceptual, commercial and product-based projects. Having such an incredibly talented team around me allows me to bring concepts to the table in super-quick time with incredible visual character. How do you decide whether to take on a project? Is there one that sticks out as particularly challenging or enjoyable?

My particular favourite is working on projects which pose positioning problems, devising ways for brands to develop a world unique to themselves, distinguishing them from other brands and building an emotional relationship

KETEL ONE 80 BAR, GILGAMESH, CAMDEN STABLES MARKET

with clients. I’m very fond of working with brands that have an incredible heritage, but which have lost their way and are finding it hard to transition from their current image to a more contemporary version of themselves. What inspired your work on the Leadenhall Market branch of perfumier diptyque?

And what about the Ketel One 80 Bar?

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The Ketel One bar is all about turning a raw product into a premium one. As Ketel One is such a pure product we wanted to communicate this process more than the brand narrative; as such, we devised a design which references the copper kettles in which the vodka is distilled. The result is a huge sweep of hand-hammered copper attached to a skeleton frame which follows the shape of the building. The stools are formed to fit the ergonomic structure.

No period in particular; I like the fact that I can find beauty and inspiration in both the baroque and minimalism. People have become such slaves to taste that they have forgotten all sense of style. What constitutes good design?

Considered beauty. No matter what its end use, a designed space or product should embody both a considered approach and the values of beauty. christopher-jenner.com LEADENHALL MARKET © MICHAEL FRANKE

The heritage of diptyque is steeped in ethnographic references, and as such we employed the central ceiling in Leadenhall Market as a key inspiration point in our design. We spent a long time researching prevailing trends of the time, the result being a preference for green and blue in the colour scheme and lots of brass. All our work for diptyque always considers the culture of each of their locations, the aim being to incorporate facets of this into each presentation so that every project is a unique manifestation of the brand message.

What architecture inspires you?

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THE FOOD There are four places to eat, catering to every whim: the Mediterranean-style Deseo (great for little ones with its option of customising

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your own pizza), classic bar food in the Dormy House or the award-winning Strathearn, known for its excellent breakfasts – think Marburry salmon from Dumfries, Loch Fyne kippers, stone-baked breads, three different choices of Ayrshire bacon and the obligatory haggis. However, the main attraction is the two-Michelin starred Restaurant Andrew Farlie. Serving a blend of Scottish and French cuisine, the signature smoked lobster with warm lime and herb butter is not to be missed.

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ipping on a ‘Femme Fatale’ – Jackie Kennedy’s favourite mix of Champagne, crème de fraise sauvage and Cognac – in the Elephant Bar at Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor in Siem Reap, it was hard to believe that just a few hours earlier we’d been mud-spattered and sticky, scrambling through the Cambodian jungle exploring the remote remains of the lost city of Mahendraparvata, still swathed in vegetation. The hotel opened its doors in 1932 and has kept its French colonial charm with its wrought-iron lift, black and white marble floors in the lobby,

polished wood floors in the rooms and the elegant Khmer furniture, and updating the whole shebang with a host of contemporary comforts. Siem Reap is the starting point for exploring the dazzling temples of Angkor – the world’s largest complex of sacred temples and a Unesco World Heritage site – and our days were skilfully planned around early starts, visiting the more popular temples minus the crowds and heat. Angkor Wat is the jewel in the crown. Built in the 12th century, it’s believed to be the world’s largest religious building, with one kilometre of bas-reliefs that tell tales from Hindu mythology and the Khmer Empire. But it’s not the only masterpiece: the immense walled city of Angkor Thom is home to the stunning Bayon, its 54 towers each topped with colossal heads depicting four faces of Buddha. Ta Prohm’s crumbling

temples are wrapped in the ruthless embrace of strangler figs, and the elaborate carvings of the diminutive Banteay Srei are unmissable. One afternoon, renowned American photographer John McDermott, whose dramatic black and white prints of Angkor are for sale in his gallery at Raffles, took us behind the scenes at the atmospheric temple of Preah Khan, where we put his professional tips to good use as we watched the setting sun turn the temple walls to gold, with hardly another tourist in sight. That evening, the apsaras – the dancers from the celestial Hindu court of Indra – stepped off the temple walls and came to life on the stage in Raffles’ garden, with their glittering costumes and graceful gestures. Khmer is the country’s original culture and can be traced back to the 9th century AD. But in the 1970s, the brutal regime of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, as well as killing millions of Cambodians, tried to obliterate all traces of its artistic, culinary and musical heritage. The frenetic capital Phnom Penh, may be changing

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Journey Through Khmer Culture starts from USD 3,187 (GBP 2,073) per person based on two people sharing the tour. This includes 5 nights’ accommodation in Landmark Rooms with Raffles Hotels & Resorts on a bed and breakfast basis; the legendary 24-hour Raffles Butler Service; all activity options and additional meals stated in the itinerary; entrance fees; English-speaking local guide and transfers. A five night suite option (Balcony Suite in Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Personality Suite in Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor) would start from USD 4,230 (GBP 2,752). To book, visit raffles.com. Thai Airways International (THAI) flies twice daily to Bangkok leading to over 70 countries across five continents. A return flight to Cambodia starts from £808 including taxes and fuel surcharges. THAI constantly has special promotions so check out the website for the latest deals. Further information: 0844 561 0911; thaiairways.co.uk

at breakneck speed but the Raffles Hotel Le Royal, built in the 1920s, remains a lemongrassscented haven of colonial sophistication, its lush gardens and swimming pool a peaceful oasis from the chaos of tuk-tuks, motorbikes and cars that choke the streets. The hotel was once a safe haven for journalists during Pol Pot’s merciless regime.We visited Tuol Sleng, a former school that became the city’s main internment camp, where the cramped cells are still stained with blood, and we talked with 72 year-old Bou Meng, one of the few remaining survivors. He was saved by his ability to paint and spent his days replicating a photograph of Pol Pot – his wife was not so lucky. Choeung Ek, 10 miles south of the city, is one of the notorious ‘Killing Fields’ where the Khmer Rouge butchered fellow Cambodians before throwing

their bodies into large pits. At its centre stands a 40 metre-high glass stupa, packed with skulls and bones as a testament to the horror. After a gruesome reminder of the country’s darkest time, a visit to the charity PSE – Pour un Sourire d’Enfant – focussed on a brighter future. Here, we watched a heart-wrenching fi lm about young children forced to forage on a city centre rubbish dump, before it was transformed into a school and training centre, giving even the most disadvantaged the chance of a better life. Indeed, some of the original children helped by PSE are now at university. Since the demise of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodians have strived to reignite Khmer culture and Siem Reap is at the heart of the country’s burgeoning arts scene. Now chic boutiques and galleries stock the work of native and expat artists and designers,

nurturing local talent and preserving traditional crafts: at Theam’s House, Cambodian artist Lim Muy Theam updates traditional handicrafts with his neon-bright sculptures, while the Frenchowned Wa Gallery stocks funky homeware and jewellery from around the region. And a tuk-tuk ride from the centre, Artisans d’Angkor sells beautiful silk clothes, bags and soft furnishings made in its own on-site workshop. Back at Raffles, the perfect antidote to a long, hot day pounding the pavements and exploring dusty temples was a trip to the spa for a relaxing massage and the traditional Khmer Herbal Body Wrap, which uses local ingredients, such as turmeric, galangal and lemongrass. Later, we indulged in a Khmer feast at the elegant Restaurant Le Grand, and raised a glass to a new chapter in Cambodia’s history.

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t’s 5.30pm and the doorbell sounds. The interruption – albeit only of activities ludicrously lacking in industry, such as lounging indulgently on the balcony – is not an unwelcome one; after all, the sing-song chime heralds the arrival of Vicente at the precise hour at which he had been summoned. He may be dressed to the bow-tied nines in comparison to our lazy flip-flops and semi beachwear and in every way our sartorial superior, yet he is here to deferentially proffer a bottle of Billecart-Salmon along with a helping of bruschetta to whet our appetites for the dinner. Anachronistic as it may be, Vicente’s sole role as our appointed butler is to play Jeeves to our Bertie Wooster and for his part, he assumes it with discrete aplomb, while we are quite happy to capitulate to near total helplessness. We are, after all, aboard the Crystal Serenity, the absurdly stylish and

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NAVIGATING THE HIGH SEAS IN THE CARE OF CRYSTAL CRUISES COULD NOT BE MORE SPOILING, ARGUES A THOROUGHLY INDULGED IMOGEN THORNTON

luxurious cruise liner we boarded at Barcelona that will deliver us eventually to Venice via breathtaking stops at Mallorca, the Amalfi coast, Sicily, Corfu and Dubrovnik. But then, Vicente is emblematic of the whole; every detail, from the very sewn-up and smooth act of boarding at Barcelona’s port, is served up with an attention to detail that

makes every penny of the all-inclusive fare worth it. Let’s start with the room – or, as its known on-board – the stateroom (an appealingly grand moniker I shall pompously adopt hence-forward). The first thing to note is the large double balcony – with a view across the wide seas and downwards towards the promenade deck. It is the perfect spot upon which to enjoy a nightly sun-downer, and indeed, never has the term been more appropriate; to watch the molten fiery orange of the sun melt gradually into the sea and make the water picturesquely sparkle in the dying light is something incomparably spectacular. Back inside, the enormous bed – for which guests can select from a pillow menu – is amongst the most sizeable and comfortable we’ve ever slept in, while the bathroom, complete with Jacuzzi bath, would hold its own in any contest against the best land-dwelling five-star hotels. The service, meanwhile, far exceeds that in any comparable

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on-land offering; each day the room is cleaned twice by a team of thoroughly charming staff and each evening Vicente leaves us little morsels and treats (smoked salmon here, prosciutto there), as well as Tanqueray gin and tonics to reward us for our exertions poolside or for exploring whatever beautiful town we’ve been fortunate enough to be delivered to that particular day. And then there’s the food, which is abundant and invariable only in its excellence. We begin our voyage from the vantage point of the Crystal dining room, where, on night one, we’re allocated a regular table with regular waiters – this time a double act of Arlena and Fabio, who are as efficient as they are charming. The sweeping grandeur of the room represents a tip of the cap to cruiseliners of old, the chandeliers and scale alone satisfying any hankering for the golden age of travel. The menu meanwhile is daily-changing with interesting twists on modern classics, plus

bars on-board), but there are also speciality restaurants such as the Italian Prego and, most spectacularly, The Silk Road, an outpost of the much-lauded Nobu; its Michelin-star quality is in abundant evidence and the black cod is, I’m pleased to report, every bit as jawslackeningly delicious as it is in Mayfair. To spend eight days aboard The Crystal Serenity, alighting at a collection of fascinating ports on an Odyssean voyage (with conspicuously fewer instances of shipwreck and abject misery, it must be noted), should come with its own danger warning – namely that any traveller must, in all fairness, be made aware of the thoroughly spoiling effect it will exert on them hence forth. The pools, the on-board library, the seamless service (with a notable nod to Benjamin for whom it is a matter of pride that no pool-side drink should be allowed to be empty for more than a matter of seconds), the wonderfully nostalgic promenade deck, the on-board cinema, the plethora of bars – from the breezy to the gentleman’s club-like – and, yes, the services of Vicente all add up to a picture of sublime ease and comfort. At no point, despite the vast number of fellow travellers, does it feel crowded and the diversions available are so wide-ranging that after eight days we’ve barely skimmed the surface; for those wanting the pizzazz of entertainment, it’s to be had nightly (expect ballroom dance, show tunes and, er, ventriloquism); for flutterers, there is a casino; if you could possibly be in need of further relaxation, there is a spa; and for the committed self-improvers amongst us there is a lecture programme and lessons in everything from photography to languages. It is, then, no wonder that as the Crystal Serenity pulls out of every port, the gruff yet affecting tones of Louis Armstrong are belted out throughout the ship as he croons about what a wonderful world it is. Louis, we’d be inclined to agree.

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here you will find healthy concessions for those who have not quite yielded to the idea of total gluttony (there is, though, a gym on board for the partial assuaging of guilt). The Crystal dining room is where the grand majority of our 1,000 fellow sailors repair most nights post early evening drinks (taken either on the balcony or in any number of

In 2014, Crystal Cruises has a selection of Mediterranean cruises with prices starting from just £2,260 per person for a seven-night cruise from Rome to Istanbul departing 30th April. Price includes return scheduled flights, overseas transfers and seven nights in a deluxe stateroom with picture window with all meals and soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, port taxes and gratuities. Call Crystal Cruises on 020 7399 7601 or visit crystalcruises.co.uk

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England’s Lane, NW3 This former artist’s studio house, tucked away in a quiet enclave, offers a truly unique living experience exuding both charm and elegance, featuring double height ceilings in principal rooms, and an eat-in kitchen with direct access to a large garden with terrace. A mezzanine area on the top floor provides versatile space, whilst four double bedrooms are served by four bathrooms.

£3,250 Per Week Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, Hampstead Office / 020 7435 9681; brlets.co.uk

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HILLFIELD AVENUE, CROUCH END, N8 £1,100,000

A four double bedroom late Victorian family home with spacious and light accommodation over three floors.

• 4 Double bedrooms • 2 Reception rooms (through) • Light & spacious kitchen/diner

THE OWNERS LOVE...

• 12.5m (41’) Garden

“There is something special about this house” “The practical layout, especially the huge family bathroom, laundry and incredible storage space” “Brilliant proximity to Crouch End Broadway, trains into London, and Priory Park”

• Bathroom & ensuite shower room

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• Cellar

Located within the Hillfield conservation area and the Hornsey South controlled parking zone. Originally a 5 bedroom house, one bedroom has been converted into a very generous family bathroom.

• EPC rating - F

• Laundry/utility room & further WC • Period features

Crouch End office: • T: 0208 348 5135 • E: N8@martyngerrard.co.uk • 45 The Broadway, Crouch End, N8 8DT

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DUKES AVENUE, N10 £1,875,0000

On the market for the first time in over 30 years, an imposing double fronted Edwardian home with off street parking located in Central Muswell Hill.

• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Receptions • Kitchen diner

THE OWNERS LOVE...

• 2 Bathrooms

“It is hard to choose but I think most of all I love my kitchen dining room with its greenhouse like feel, sun streaming in and surrounded by plants” “I treasure the lovely high ceilings and space of my interconnecting living rooms looking out on to the dense greenery of my garden”

• Loft and basement • Off street parking • Period features throughout • 65’ Rear garden

Dukes Avenue is conveniently located for Muswell Hill’s Broadway, sought after schools, numerous bus routes and the grounds of Alexandra Palace.

• EPC rating - E

Muswell Hill office • T: 020 8444 3388• E: N10@martyngerrard.co.uk • 300/302 Muswell Hill Broadway, London N10 2QR

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CREIGHTON AVENUE, N2 £2,250,000

A completely refurbished exceptional five bedroom semi-detached family home with a south facing garden. THE OWNERS LOVE...

• 5 Bedrooms • Open plan living area • PoggenPohl fitted kitchen with Quartz work tops

“Every part of our beautiful home, especially our custom designed staircase which is the focal point” “When our Schuco bi-folding doors are open, the house and garden become one large entertaining area” “We are on the same road as Fortismere and Eden Schools”

• Italian family bathroom

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• Decked and landscaped garden

This property has come to market with numerous designer fixtures and fittings. The master bedroom has a separate dressing room.

• EPC rating - D

• Ensuite to master bedroom • 3 Designer staircases by Kenngott

East Finchley • T: 020 8883 0077 • E: N2@martyngerrard.co.uk • 66/68 High Road, East Finchley, N2 9PN

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FRIERN PARK, LONDON, N12 £999,950

An extended and refurbished Victorian family home boasting five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a 25’ kitchen. THE OWNERS LOVE... “We have gone for a high specification finish throughout and included lots of technology and gadgets throughout” “It’s such a bright and airy house because of the southerly aspect and 2200 sq ft of living space” “The location is very quiet and peaceful although we are within a few minutes walk of transport links, local amenities and Friary Park”

• 5 Double bedrooms • 2 Reception rooms • 3 Bathrooms (1 en-suite) • 25’ Kitchen diner • 129’ South facing garden • Off street parking • Bespoke alarm system with CCTV surveillance

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• Chain free

The property is fitted with a designer kitchen with AEG appliances, wine fridge and instant hot water tap.

• EPC rating - C

North Finchley Office: • T: 020 8445 2222 • E: N12@martyngerrard.co.uk • 773 High Road, North Finchley, London, N12 8JY

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Carter Close is an exclusive development of four bedroom homes designed with individual characteristics and enjoying large open plan living areas with generous gardens.

Carter Close is ideally located near to the bustling high street of Barnet with its wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants and High Barnet underground station, yet close to open countryside and parks, perfect for peaceful walks and picnics. With easy access to the A1 and M25, Carter Close is conveniently located for London and beyond, as well as being a wonderful locale in which to live.

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Master Bedroom

Re-developed in 2006 as a modern contemporary dwelling, the house was also a testing ground for innovative and bold interior design. The top-floor master suite here still treasures the eye catching contemporary GRP glowing tub piece. Pure indulgence!

Perren Street NW5, Freehold, P.O.A.

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ne of a kind, this glamorous artist’s’ home is a unique ‘grand Victorian workshop conversion’, right in the heart of NW5. The area is buzzing with creative studios and as an added bonus, the John Rankin’s gallery is nearby. The location, part of the Inkerman Conservation area, is discreet and villagelike, yet it’s just a stroll from the high street.

7 Kitchen The open plan high gloss kitchen/diner reflects light in spectacular fashion. There is so much cruising space here, one could be forgiven for entertaining and serving dinners on roller skates.

Reception room

The industrial, mid nineteenth century heritage is on show here; vast windows run along the external walls, and enormous ceiling heights with exposed ceiling joists still remain loved and intact. The house was once a large north London piano and organ factory!

SPORTS AND RECREATION BEST SCHOOL

RAINY DAY

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Most recently, the new French school opened in Holmes Road and brought a cosmopolitan feel to the high street, also there is the renowned Camden School for girls.

On a rainy day why not take cover in the newly refurbished swimming baths on Prince Of Wales Road? Or visit the market a short walk away in Camden High Street.

The area is full of fun and enjoyable things to occupy yourself with. You are a ten minute walk from Camden’s market. From the Camden Lock you can go for a lovely walk down the canal.

Sports and recreational facilities are situated around the area including LA Fitness on Highgate Road and the wide open spaces and pools that Hampstead Heath provides for runners, cyclists and swimmers.

Keshia Nzonza Delgado Lettings Manager at Martyn Gerrard � 020 7267 3737; martyngerrard.co.uk

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THE BEST OF HAMPSTEAD VILLAGE

Annual price increase: 13% | Average house price: £1,525,109 (Zoopla) KFH in conjunction with Zoopla.co.uk has compiled a selection of London village guides and found that living in or near to a village in London can typically command a premium in the region of 51%. Each month we’ll feature one of those villages, and this month we’re focusing on Hampstead Village.

FITZJOHNS AVENUE, HAMPSTEAD, NW3 £850,000 - SHARED FREEHOLD A bright and spacious top floor apartment with three bedrooms, situated within a stunning period residence. Located in a popular area close to numerous tube lines, this spacious home further offers a west facing reception room, a roof terrace and access to communal gardens. Main schools: Transport links: • Fitzjohn’s Primary School • Hampstead tube station (Zone 2) • Fleet Primary School • Local buses: 46, 210, 268 For more information visit www.kfh.co.uk/village-guides � KFH Belsize Park: 020 7483 4302

Hampstead village was initially developed as a spa town and hilltop retreat in the 18th Century as a rival to Bath and Tunbridge Wells, and has since grown into one of London’s most fashionable and sought after areas. Today, Hampstead is still enormously popular and has some of the Capital’s most expensive properties. From Hampstead tube station, the village winds towards the heath with narrow hilly lanes, alleyways and streets full of independent shops, boutiques, cosy pubs, upmarket high street shops and cafes. Cultural highlights include Hampstead Observatory, Kenwood House and Keats House where the poet wrote Ode to a Nightingale while sitting in the front garden under a plum tree and now visitors flock to his former home. The world famous Hampstead Heath, which is London’s largest ancient parkland, dominates the village and gives locals and families more than 320 hectares of greenery. Interesting Fact : Hampstead Village has more millionaires living there than any other part of the UK.

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ABSOLUTELY Property HAVERSTOCK HILL, NW3 £1,895,000

A unique and beautifully appointed four bedroom duplex of approximately 1822 sq ft that benefits from limestone floors with under floor heating, a private patio, a roof terrace and located in an elegant, period, detached house that is located within 150 meters to Belsize Park underground station as well as the local restaurants and cafes. The property further benefits from a private patio and roof terrace. Heathgate 020 7435 3344; heathgate.com

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THE RESIDENCE, NW6 Regal Homes are delighted to present a unique opportunity to acquire an ideal London residence. These superbly finished modern apartments offer the perfect balance between local living and the excitement of central London, being on the Jubilee line. Prices start from £521,000. Regal Homes 020 7328 7171; regal-homes.co.uk

Soaring demand has prompted Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings to open a new office in Greenwich. It is the eleventh office for London’s largest independent letting agents and has already seen a number of new tenants registering within days of opening. “We’ve been handling property rentals in Greenwich since 2008. Demand has been overwhelming, prompting the decision to open a dedicated office here in Greenwich Peninsula where we are well placed to offer a full lettings and management service to landlords and tenants,” comments Mark Wellington, who manages the company’s City and Canary Wharf offices and also heads the Greenwich team. “New residential developments springing up here are attracting huge interest amongst tenants. It’s just a short commute to Canary Wharf yet rental prices are lower so tenants are pouring into the area, a trend we expect to continue.”

Mark Wellington � Manager of Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings, City & Canary Wharf 020 3440 7010; brlets.co.uk

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Situated at the cul de sac end of a sought after road in the heart of Muswell Hill, close to Highgate Wood and underground station is this spacious end of terrace period house arranged over three floors.

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Six bedrooms Two reception rooms 23ft kitchen diner Utility room and WC Two bathrooms Cellar Balcony Private rear garden EPC rating F

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Stapleton Hall Road, Stroud Green, N4 £650,000 Leasehold Crouch End 020 8348 8181 Email sce@kfh.co.uk

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A superb three bedroom maisonette offering 1,384 sq ft of family sized accommodation arranged over two floors. The flat could easily be developed to include a fourth bedroom and a further bathroom (subject to planning).

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Modern kitchen/diner Split level Period features Own entrance Large bathroom Close to local schools Close to Harringay station EPC rating C

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Uplands Road, Crouch End, N8 ÂŁ2,102 pcm A stunning two double bedroom period garden flat offering a high specification throughout. The property is situated within easy reach of the amenities of Crouch End Broadway and Harringay train station. Part furnished. EPC rating E. Crouch End 020 8341 1110 Email lce@kfh.co.uk

Muswell Road, Muswell Hill, N10 ÂŁ5,200 pcm This fine home offers 3,978 sq ft of bright living space comprising an indulgent master suite with dressing area and en suite, five further bedrooms, three reception rooms, four bathrooms, conservatory, utility room, spiral wine cellar, large private garden and a roof terrace providing delightful views. Part furnished. EPC rating D. Muswell Hill 020 8883 2340 Email lmh@kfh.co.uk

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IN THEIR OWN

WORDS HAKAN BOSATI

Partner: Tatlers Muswell Hill

Photography: Rebecca Noonan

I never quite knew what I wanted to do when I was young, but the thought of being an architect did cross my mind. Although I didn’t pursue that path, I do believe that I was destined to be working with people and property in some capacity. After I left school, I worked for a company that sold crystal cut glass and I did that for about five years. I then took a new path as an estate agent and joined Tatlers and have since been described as a property matchmaker from people that I have helped move over the past 20 years. Tatlers in Muswell Hill first opened their doors in May 1986; I joined eight years later in 1994 & was made partner in 2003. I loved working in Muswell Hill so much that I moved into the area in the mid-nineties and have been here ever since. Now that I have two children, I really appreciate being able to live and work in a place with such a great family vibe. One of the great things about Muswell Hill is that it has retained a fantastic village atmosphere with an abundance of character and history. One of my favourite activities at the weekend is going to Alexandra Park with my family. The area’s vast range of individual shops, boutiques, delis and cafes/restaurants, as well as the open recreational spaces of Alexandra Park and Palace, Highgate, and Queens Woods also contribute to the bustling and homey feel. Most of our customers at Tatlers are city based, and are from an array of backgrounds.

The properties we deal with tend to be period Edwardian homes, which provide lots of gorgeous original period features and high ceilings. A lot of people try to retain the original look of the properties when they move in, which is great, and it really does keep Muswell Hill holding on to that village feel. This is such a desirable location and the properties in the area are experiencing a very high demand at the present time. This has had a big impact on prices, which have increased significantly. I think the demand will continue to be strong and, as a result, prices will continue to increase. This mainly comes down to the incredible schools that attract prospective buyers to the area, giving families a great reason to stay. Ofsted classes many of these institutions as outstanding. It’s definitely worth remembering that Muswell Hill still provides good value for those seeking a large family house, certainly in comparison with our more illustrious neighbours in Highgate and Hampstead. One reason I love working at Tatlers is the focus we have on the community. We both support and sponsor community events and local schools, and as a resident of the area, it really does please me knowing that I’m able to live in a thriving and brilliant area. After all the time I’ve been here, I can’t see myself going anywhere else.

020 8444 1771; tatlers.co.uk

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Improvement Opportunity in Crouch End, N8 £1,300,000 Freehold

A rarely available example of a well proportioned Victorian home with five bedrooms on one floor and nearly 1,000sq.ft. of ground floor living space. In a much sought after location on the Highgate Borders, convenient for Underground Station, Woodlands and favoured local schools. www.PrickettAndEllis.com/HPL1879

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Beautifully Presented in Alexandra Park, N22 £1,100,000 Freehold

An immaculate five bedroom Edwardian family home combining period charm with great modern flair. Lovingly refurbished to an extraordinarily high standard and tastefully finished throughout. In popular location close to Alexandra Park Secondary and Rhodes Avenue Primary schools. www.PrickettAndEllis.com/HPM1416

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House + Mews House in Crouch End, N8 ÂŁ1,275,000 Freehold

An Edwardian house in sought-after location including an original Victorian coach house with own access; Perfect for separate live/work space. The four bedroom house features a 27ft second reception room and is filled with original period charm and the possibility of further expansion into the large loft space subject to necessary consents. EPC Rating: E

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Great Period Character in East Finchley, N2 ÂŁ965,000 Freehold

Situated in a desirable turning off leafy Fortis Green, a three bedroom Edwardian house with a a large (22ft) kitchen/dining/rear reception room opening onto the west-facing rear garden. Offered for sale chain free also including potential for loft expansion (subject to consents). EPC Rating: E

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Windermere Road, Muswell Hill, N10

ÂŁ1,250,000.Freehold Sole Agents

Fortis Green, Muswell Hill, N10

ÂŁ899,950 Leasehold Sole Agents

Rarely available is this five double bedroom end of terraced Edwardian residence which is set over three floors. The house is being offered in good decorative order and retains many original period features ,; there is also great potential to convert the loft and extend at the side of property (subject to relevant consents). Situated in one of the ever popular Lake roads which is within favourable distance of Rhodes Avenue primary school and catchment of Alexandra Park secondary school. Also close at hand is Muswell Hill Broadway with its excellent bus services to Highgate tube (Northern Line) and Alexandra Park, Palace and its main line station with connections to the City (Old Street and Moorgate). Contact our Muswell Hill office on 020 8444 1771

ONLY ONE APARTMENT LEFT from a selection of unique newly built apartments within a contemporary gated access development which has been sympathetically designed to blend in within the Fortismere conservation area and its environs. These stunning apartments benefit from floor to ceiling glazing, under floor heating, walnut flooring, Neil Lerner kitchens with integrated Siemens appliances and bathroom/shower rooms with Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware. The entrance is approached through double leaf glass doors leading to an impressive marbled reception hall and staircase with elevators to all floors. Situated in the highly sought after conservation area with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. Also within catchment of excellent local schools. Contact our Muswell Hill office on 020 8444 1771

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Lanchester Road, Highgate N6

ÂŁ1,745,000 Freehold Sole Agents

Tatlers are pleased to offer this extremely well maintained five bedroom semi detached family home. Presented in good decorative order throughout the property benefits some fine period features, a master bedroom with wet room and access to covered decked balcony to rear with panoramic views overlooking the delightful rear garden. Located on Church Vale close to Creighton Avenue and being within equal walking distance to Eden Primary School and East Finchley Tube station ()Northern Line) and the fantastic selection of shops and restaurants. Contact our East Finchley office on 020 8883 1001

Linzee Road, Crouch End, N8

ÂŁ850,000 Freehold Sole Agents

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a much loved three double bedroom family home which has been in the ownership of the same family for over forty years. Positioned at the end of a cul-de-sac the property enjoys a particularly quiet position with no through traffic. In need of modernisation and retaining some period features the property provides an exciting opportunity to create a home to your own personal taste and choosing. Close to Priory Park, with local shops and within walking distance of Crouch End Broadway the property is conveniently located. Hornsey main line station is approximately a mile away and provides a speedy link into central London. Contact our Crouch End Office on 020 8341 4050

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Q. I have read about something called Chancel Repair Liability in the press and

Manager of Currell Residential, Hackney branch

that it may disappear from 13th October 2013. I am buying a property and wondered whether I should be concerned about this.

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Q. Should I redecorate before I sell? A. Completely redecorating a property is not necessary, but presenting it well is. In the competitive London market first impressions are everything and the right presentation will sell your home. Start with the entrance, if the front door and windows need painting then give them a fresh coat and tidy up the garden if you have one. A potential buyer wants to picture themselves living in a property so remove as much clutter as possible, it will be easier for them to envisage themselves and their furniture in the property. Most buyers also prefer to see a property with neutral decoration. Deeply or brightly coloured walls, or heavily-patterned wallpaper, may put buyers off. Consider painting them a neutral colour, it is an inexpensive solution. Ensuring any cracks in the walls have been filled, bathroom grouting is clean and cupboard handles are screwed on properly are small things that can make a big difference; it will stop a potential buyer forming negative opinions. It is difficult, but try asking yourself: “would you buy it?”

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Andy Court Lettings Manager at Stirling Ackroyd, Hackney � 020 7940 6238; stirlingackroyd.com

Q. Why should I use a property management agent? A. The most important thing is meeting the client’s expectations, which should mean managing the property as if it were theirs. Various systems are adhered here to ensure that rent is collected on time, legal certificates and mid-tenancy inspections are carried out, and maintenance requests are dealt with quickly and effectively. The property is managed to the standard the landlord wishes it too, but ultimately removes the hassle, and ensures that their property is in good hands. Generally, well managed properties will ensure happy tenants, who will then prolong their tenancy, thereby offering the Landlord longer term security with maximum return. This is the ideal, and if all follows as above then the benefits of having a managing agent are clear. My honest advice is that if you are a landlord looking for a property to be managed, good management departments can only run effectively on a good fee and the employees must be ARLA qualified. Don’t be roped into a free or low management offer, and research the background of the department itself. Be warned, property management is a typical example of paying for what you get, but if you find one who looks after your property as you would expect, most landlords consider it well worth the extra cost.

A. Chancel Repair Liability is a liability that attaches to a property that means it has to contribute towards the cost of the upkeep of a church’s chancel and is an archaic liability that originates hundreds of years ago. The Land Registration Act 2003 gave the church until 13th October 2013 to register its Chancel Repair Liabilities against properties. Up until 13th October 2013 Chancel Repair Liability is what is known as an “overriding interest”, which means that a property may be liable for it even though there is no specific entry registered against the title. From 13th October 2013, the church must have registered its interest against the title in order for it to be enforceable. From 13th October 2013, the church will still be able to claim the right against the current owner of the property but when the property changes hands it will not be able to do so. It is possible to check whether a property lies within the parish that might have potential liability by carrying out a simple desktop search called “Chancel Check”. In the vast majority of cases, the property will have no liability but even if the property is situated in a parish that does have a potential liability, it is possible to take out indemnity insurance against the risk for a relatively modest premium.

ASK THE EXPERTS Contact property partner Andrew Flint with no obligation on 020 7354 3000 or email andrew.flint@colmancoyle.com  www.colmancoyle.com

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SPOTLIGHT ON: E5 Average asking price £420,250 | Average asking rents £1,490 pcm | Average property values: £370,426 Data provided by property website Zoopla 102

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Celebrating 25 years Hampstead, NW3 £1,250,000 Share of Freehold A delightful Hampstead home with generously proportioned family accommodation (approximately 1174 Sq. Ft.) with access to a charming communal garden. Moments away from the Heath and the village centre. Three Bedrooms I EPC-D I Sole Agent Oliverʼs Sales Hampstead, 020 7431 1020 info@oliverstown.com

Kentish Town, NW5 £1,350,000 Leasehold A gorgeous maisonette ﬁlled with natural light and stylishly designed interior arranged over three ﬂoors (approximately 1,493 Sq. Ft.) of a period property. On a quiet street lined with trees and within strolling distance of Dartmouth Park, Tufnell Park and Kentish Town. Four Bedrooms I EPC-E I Sole Agent Oliverʼs Sales Kentish Town, 020 7284 1222 info@oliverstown.com

Kentish Town, NW5 P.O.A. Freehold A unique period house with outstanding, interior designed living and entertaining space (approximately 3552 Sq. Ft.) arranged over 3 ﬂoors. A short walk from Camden Town and Parliament Hill Fields and ideally placed for the French School on Holmes Road. Six Bedrooms I EPC-D I Sole Agent Oliverʼs Sales Kentish Town, 020 7284 1222 info@oliverstown.com

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