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Transcript of The Kensington & Chelsea Magazine April 2012
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14 A Diamond Reign
Richard Brown explores Queen Elizabeth II’s six decades
on the throne in her Diamond Jubilee year
26 A Likely Story
Stephen Milton meets acclaimed British novelist
Joanna Trollope to find out her favourite Chelsea haunts
40Top of our Game
Olivia Platt-Hepworth investigates British design,
craftsmanship and its most creative industries
48 A Truly English Affair
Annabel Harrison meets Nick English, the co-founder
of dynamic British watch brand Bremont
67 British Fashion Takes Centre Stage
Annabel Harrison takes a closer look at four of the most
iconic British fashion brands of the 21st century
96 Ghost Story
Matthew Carter is proud to report that one of the best
cars on the road today is made in Britain
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Contributing Editors Richard Brown, Gabrielle Lane
Editorial Assistant Olivia Sharpe
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Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood
Editorial Director Kate Harrison
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12Editor’s Letter
29RBKC News
37Antiques & Art
45 Collection
67Fashion
85 Inside Interiors
91Health & Beauty
96 Motoring
105Travel the World
115Drinking & Dining
121London Living
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From theEDITOR
“In this special year, as I dedicate myself anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the power of togetherness and the convening strength of family, friendship and good neighbourliness, examples of which I have been fortunate to see throughout my reign... I hope also that this Jubilee
year will be a time to give thanks for the great advances that have been made since 1952 and to look forward to the future with clear head and warm heart as we join together in our celebrations.”
These were the words released and signed by ‘Elizabeth R.’ in February to coincide with the
anniversary of her accession to the throne. In honour of this Diamond Jubilee, we pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen who, in just three years, will take the title of our longest-serving monarch, currently held by Victoria who ruled for 63 years. Richard Brown looks back at the six decades of Elizabeth’s reign (p. 14) and Mike Peake uncovers the regal history of the Royal Borough (p. 19).
Worthy too of celebration, when considering the strengths and advances of our great nation, is the outstanding quality of British design in industries across the board. From art to fashion and innovation to interior design, names as diverse as Terence Conran, Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen, Rolls-Royce and John Logie Baird are known and respected worldwide, representing
the highest standards of British craftsmanship and creativity.
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
EditorAnnabel Harrison
“Today, as I mark 60 years as your Queen, I am writing to thank you for the wonderful support and encouragement that you
have given to me and Prince Philip over these years and to tell you how deeply moved we have been to receive so many kind
messages about the Diamond Jubilee.
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Worthy too of celebration, when considering the strengths and advances of our great nation, is the outstanding quality of British design in industries across the board. From art to fashion and innovation to interior design, names as diverse as Terence Conran, Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen, Rolls-Royce and John Logie Baird are known and respected worldwide, representing
the highest standards of British craftsmanship and creativity.
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
EditorAnnabel Harrison
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In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
Worthy too of celebration, when considering the strengths and advances of our great nation, is the outstanding quality of British design in industries across the board. From art to fashion and innovation to interior design, names as diverse as Terence Conran, Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen, Rolls-Royce and John Logie Baird are known and respected worldwide, representing
the highest standards of British craftsmanship and creativity.
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
EditorAnnabel Harrison
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
innovation to interior design, names as diverse as Terence Conran, Jenny Packham, Alexander innovation to interior design, names as diverse as Terence Conran, Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen, Rolls-Royce and John Logie Baird are known and respected worldwide, representing McQueen, Rolls-Royce and John Logie Baird are known and respected worldwide, representing
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In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give
innovation to interior design, names as diverse as Terence Conran, Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen, Rolls-Royce and John Logie Baird are known and respected worldwide, representing
the highest standards of British craftsmanship and creativity.
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
EditorAnnabel Harrison
innovation to interior design, names as diverse as Terence Conran, Jenny Packham, Alexander McQueen, Rolls-Royce and John Logie Baird are known and respected worldwide, representing
the highest standards of British craftsmanship and creativity.
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give
the highest standards of British craftsmanship and creativity.
In a issue dedicated to Great Britain, I must end with words spoken by our own great Queen: “I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else. I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
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“I declare before you all,” said Princess Elizabeth in a
broadcast not dissimilar in syntax and proclamation to
the rousing speech given by the first Queen Elizabeth
ahead of the Spanish invasion four centuries earlier,
“that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall
be devoted to your service and the service of our great
imperial family.” This pledge was made on her 21st
birthday, 21 April 1947. The next 60 years would prove
the promise anything but royal rhetoric.
On Victory in Europe day in 1945, Elizabeth
and her sister had mingled anonymously with the
crowds celebrating in the capital’s streets. “We asked
my parents if we could go out and see for ourselves,”
she later said in a rare interview. “I remember we
were terrified of being recognised... I remember
lines of unknown people linking arms and walking
down Whitehall, all of us just swept along on a tide of
happiness and relief.” Within seven years, the same
young girl would be monarch of 16 sovereign states,
head of 54 Commonwealth nations and Queen of seven
independent Commonwealth countries. If she harboured
thoughts of ever taking to the streets in anonymity
again, she’d be forced to think twice.
Though news of her father’s death in 1952
would have undoubtedly shaken Elizabeth – she had
been talking proudly of George VI’s steady recovery
from cancer that very morning – it was news not totally
unexpected. The year before, as Elizabeth toured Canada
on behalf of her increasingly unwell father, her private
secretary had carried a draft accession declaration for
use if the King were to pass away suddenly. Four months
later, while touring Kenya, it would be her husband Phillip
who broke the unfortunate news. As the hunter Jim
Corbett wrote, “for the first time in the history of the
world, a young girl climbed into a tree one day a Princess
and… climbed down from the tree next day a Queen.”
The coronation would be held on 2 June 1953,
a day reckoned by meteorologists to be the likeliest
to produce sunshine that summer. Despite the rain,
thousands took to the streets for a celebration on a scale
unequalled in living memory. Displaying a shrewdness for
public relations that would be exemplified throughout her
sovereignty, the Queen granted permission for cameras
to televise the event, ignoring the advice of the Prime
Minister, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Earl Marshall
(the royal officeholder responsible for organising State
funerals and coronations) in doing so.
The decision was an astute one; not only did it
prove instrumental in boosting the popularity of television
as an entertainment medium – the number of television
licences in the country doubled to three million in the
weeks before the coronation – but it also gave millions,
20 in the United Kingdom, 100 in North America,
unprecedented access to an event that had remained
behind closed doors throughout history. Promoting
Britain’s colourful heritage on a stage that spanned the
globe, the coronation made visible, through the popularity
of the event alone, the relevance of the crown in the
20th century. By commanding the attention of a nation
enjoying the end of post-war austerity, the Queen became
an emblem of hope and prosperity in what people hoped
would be more peaceful times.
For Elizabeth, bound to the duties that befall
every sovereign, the immediate years following her
coronation became a daisy chain of state dinners, public
engagements and audiences with ambassadors, High
Commissioners and foreign diplomats. After giving birth
to her two youngest children, Prince Andrew in 1960 and
Prince Edward in 1964 – pregnancies separated by tours
of Cyprus, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Ghana – Elizabeth
advanced into a decade in which she would oversee
an acceleration in the decolonisation of Africa and the
Caribbean and supervise the gaining of independence for
more than 20 countries.
For the royals, and for royal public relations, the
1960s would be notable for one other thing. In 1969,
during the year-long run up to Charles’ investiture as
Prince of Wales, the Queen approved a publicity exercise
that would grant the public access to the royal family
never so candidly presented. The aim of the fly-on-
the-wall television series ahead of the investiture – a
ceremony with the potential to seem antediluvian by
virtue of its ancient rituals and fancy dress nature – was
to highlight the royal family as a collection of normal,
down-to-earth human beings, and people who shared the
same concerns as everybody else. It worked; when the
series aired, 75 per cent of the British public could be
found glued to a television screen, watching not just the
Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh going about their daily
assignments but, in their children, the next generation of
royals too. The Queen had beamed the lives of the ruling
few into the lives of millions.
As leading lady, this is a part Elizabeth II has been playing for the last 60 years. RichaRd BRown considers the role of Her Majesty The Queen and her six decade performance
As the 60s gave way to the 70s, and popular interest
swayed the way of the younger royals, the Queen and
Duke spent much of the next decade in the comparative
shade, bound to continual rounds of royal duties, albeit
duties performed in the shadows rather than the spotlight
of the media’s immediate glare. This is not to say, however,
that the decade would pass without significant footnotes.
On a personal level, 1972 saw the Queen and the Duke
observe their silver wedding anniversary, while, publically,
five years later the nation would celebrate 25 years of
having Elizabeth as their monarch.
At the other end of the spectrum, the 70s would
also mark the elongated separation of Princess Margaret
and Lord Snowdon, and the media circus that came
with it, and more importantly, the assassination of Lord
Mountbatten at the hands of the Real IRA. In the death
of this man, Prince Phillip lost an uncle and surrogate
father, the Queen a valued adviser and the crown a
captain whose behind-the-scenes guidance and counsel
was widely viewed as having kept the royal ship steady
for years.
While the decade that followed may not have
brought much in the way of historic milestones, for the
Queen it provided incidents that will be hard to forget.
Firstly, with memories of Lord Mountbatten’s death
still painfully fresh, the Queen would have feared for
her own life when six shots were fired her way during
the 1981 Trooping the Colour. Fortunately, the shots
were found to be blanks – although no-one would have
known that at the time. Secondly, and only a year later,
the Queen would awake to find an intruder at the foot of
her bed in Buckingham Palace. Despite two calls to the
police, assistance wouldn’t arrive for seven minutes – a
period the Queen spent talking calmly to the intruder,
whom she appeased by offering cigarettes. Elizabeth
would have no doubt been thankful when media efforts
shifted from exposing the inaptitude of her security
team towards the wedding celebrations of Charles and
Diana later that year.
If there is a decade likely to remain in the mind
of the Queen for the wrong reasons, it is the 1990s. In
1991, republican feelings began to rise as exaggerated
press estimates of Elizabeth’s personal fortune filtered
through the papers, proliferated in 1992 through media
sensationalism of the breakup of Prince Andrew and
Sarah Ferguson, as well as Prince Charles and Diana.
In an unusually personal Christmas message, and in the
wake of a fire that had destroyed parts of Windsor Castle,
the Queen famously termed the previous 12 months her
annus horribilis. It was a term she could have applied to
more than one of the years to follow.
Although separated, relations between Charles
and Diana would grow increasingly acrimonious through
1993 with transcripts and reports of affairs published
in the press throughout January of that year. As the
image of Diana as the ‘Princess of the People’ began
to manifest itself, the popularity of Elizabeth, who
was seen as less than sympathetic to the Princess of
Wales, approached a 40-year low. Three years later,
and after a divorce requested by the Queen herself,
the nation would wake to the news that their favourite
Royal had been killed in a car crash. The troubles that
had haunted Elizabeth in 1992 would have paled into
insignificance in comparison to the scrutiny she’d face
in the days to come.
Before the week was out, more than a million
bouquets had been left at the gates of Diana’s
Kensington Palace home. The mass of flowers outside
Kensington Gardens reached a metre and a half deep,
while at the family’s estate of Althorp, mourners were
asked to keep away because of the threat crowds were
causing to public safety. During the unparalleled level
of international mourning, the Queen and the Royal
family had remained secluded. Only after three days did
Elizabeth order the flag at Windsor to be raised at half
mast; only after five did she address the nation.
“What I say to you now, as your Queen and as a
grandmother, I say from my heart,” she began. “I want to
pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and
gifted human being… I admired and respected her – for
her energy and commitment to others, and especially for
her devotion to her two boys.” Amid intense pressure, the
Queen talked as a sovereign first but, more resonantly, as
a family member second. Speaking openly about her own
emotion and paying respect to Diana and the Spencer
family, the broadcast united the grief of the Royals with
the grief of the nation. By the end of Diana’s funeral the
next day, public animosity had relented.
60 years after her 21st birthday promise, it seems little has changed for a Queen who considers the coming of birthdays and anniversaries as inconsequential to the fulfilment of one’s duties
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As the world welcomed the millennium and the
Queen ushered the Royal family into the 21st century, the
tribulations of the previous decade were largely forgotten.
In 2002 the Queen celebrated her Golden Jubilee, an event
some sections of the media predicted would be a failure
due to a supposed sense of apathy towards the crown. The
predictions were proved spectacularly wrong; hundreds of
thousands of people participated in street parties and fêtes
across the country, while a million people attended each
day of the three-day celebration in the capital. Despite the
deaths of both her sister and mother at the start of year,
Elizabeth journeyed the breadth of the Commonwealth,
notching up more than 40,000 air miles over 12 months in
tours to Australia, the Caribbean and New Zealand.
At the end of the Noughties, aged 84, Elizabeth
addressed the United Nations for the second time in her
tenure as monarch. Introducing the Queen, UN Secretary
General Ban Ki-moon described her as “an anchor for
our age,” noting that her reign had spanned “from the
challenges of the Cold War to the threat of global warming,”
from “the Beatles to Beckham” and from “television to
Twitter.” However, 60 years after her 21st birthday promise,
it seems little has changed for a Queen who considers the
coming of birthdays and anniversaries as inconsequential
to the fulfilment of one’s duties. “As I mark 60 years as
your Queen,” she said in February, “as I dedicate myself
anew to your service, I hope we will all be reminded of the
power of togetherness and the convening strength of family,
friendship and good neighbourliness, examples of which I
have been fortunate to see throughout my reign.”
Today, 12 years into the 21st century, her popularity
rides as high as at any time during her sovereignty. The
young lady who captivated her subjects as the real-life
Princess at the start of her tenure has retained the respect
of a nation during an age of intense media intrusion and
economic instability, as ruler of countries that have rejected
proposals to become republics, grandmother to two Princes
universally adored, and head of a family whose heritage she
has made relevant even in an egalitarian world.
Back in 1957, in the first televised Royal Christmas
broadcast, Elizabeth claimed: “It is inevitable that I should
seem a rather remote figure to many of you – a successor
to the Kings and Queens of history.” In fact, from that day
on, television and a society increasingly interested in the
day-to-day lives of its Royal family meant that feelings
of isolation between ruler and ruled were not inevitable.
The fact that the concept of a modern-day Royal family,
enjoying privileges simply by virtue of their birth, is
considered not as widely pernicious as it might, owes much
to the Queen’s dedicated commitment to bringing the
Crown to us, her subjects. Today, more than at any time in
history, we take pleasure in the feeling that as much as we
belong to the Queen, the Queen belongs to us.
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If you have a soft spot for
aardman animations, of Wallace
& Gromit fame, you may have
stumbled across Flushed Away, the
swashbuckling 2006 film about a
fiendish – if rather well-spoken –
toad and his plans to rid the world
of rodents. one memorable scene
comes about halfway through when
Roddy the mouse, given a delightful
home Counties accent by australian
actor hugh Jackman, reveals that
he’s from Kensington. “The royal
borough?!” cries the terrible toad with
delight, Roddy suddenly leaping up
in his estimations. even in the animal
kingdom, it seems the mention of
Kensington can’t fail to impress.
for more than 100 years,
Kensington has proudly been wearing
its royal borough status on its sleeve
– and why not? It’s an honour enjoyed
by only three other places in Britain,
and one of them – Greenwich – has
only just been added to the list. It was
in 1901, 64 years before its official
marriage to Chelsea, that Kensington
was awarded its royal borough status
and the trigger was the death of
Queen victoria, who had been born at
Kensington Palace and had a soft
spot for what she saw as a rather
genteel part of London. This little slice
of the capital had been enjoying royal
favour for centuries, so Kensington
took to its grand new title like a duck
to water.
Royal BoroughThe Mike Peake explores the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, from Charles II to
her Majesty The Queen, via the reign of Queen victoria and Prince albert, discovering the
impressive regal history of this beautiful borough
Illustration: Mai Osawa
Historians for the Royal
Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
say that the names of both Chelsea
and Kensington are Anglo-Saxon
in origin, the former deriving from
Chelchehithe (‘chalk’ and ‘landing
place’), while the latter has its origins
in the name Chenistun. Some also
think that the whole area was once
owned by early kings, though there
is little archival proof.
One definitive ‘royal’ moment
came in 1520, when Sir Thomas
More, Lord Chancellor to Henry VIII,
built a house in Chelsea. It would
later be known as Beaufort House
and in terms of acreage, it took
in practically everything from the
frontage of the Thames to the King’s
Road – itself formerly a private road
used by Charles II to travel to Kew in
the 17th century. Inspired by More,
Henry VIII acquired the nearby
Chelsea Manor, located in what
is now Cheyne Walk. Long since
demolished, it became home to both
Catherine Parr and Anne of Cleves,
and Elizabeth I also spent time there
as a child.
More royal patronage was
conferred upon the area when
the Chelsea Royal Hospital for old
soldiers was founded in 1682 by
King Charles II; Sir Christopher Wren
was commissioned to design the
building and set to work with plans
he had based on Paris’ majestic
Les Invalides. Shortly after, Wren
also worked on a grand redesign of
Kensington Palace.
Musical royalty graced the
neighbourhood in 1764, when an
eight-year-old Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart gave a piano recital in the
Ranelagh Pleasure Gardens, next to
the Royal Hospital. Artistic royalty
moved in, too, with historians
describing 19th century Chelsea
in particular as a “sort of Victorian
artists’ colony”. In this picturesque
enclave, J.M.W. Turner, James
McNeill Whistler and John Singer
Sargent all lived and worked.
Back on firmer royal ground,
Queen Victoria’s husband Prince
Albert – very much a patron
of the arts and sciences – is
fondly remembered in numerous
landmarks around Cromwell Road
and Kensington Gore. The area
affectionately known as ‘Albertopolis’
contains a large number of Victorian
buildings in which the influential
Prince played some part, not least
of them the striking Albert Memorial,
opened by Queen Victoria in memory
of her late husband in 1872.
The borough’s regal links are
to be found at almost every turn:
the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane
Square has been around since
1870 and the Royal Albert Hall
opened the following year. According
to contemporary reports, Queen
Victoria was too overcome to speak
at its grand opening, prompting her
son, Prince Edward, to announce:
“The Queen declares this Hall is now
open.” Confusingly, the Royal Albert
Hall is one of several Kensington
landmarks that actually fall within
the boundaries of Westminster.
Most surprisingly, the lion’s share of
Kensington Gardens is another.
A definitive ‘royal’ moment came in 1520 when Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor to Henry VIII, built a house in Chelsea
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In 1899, in what was to be her
last public ceremony, Queen Victoria
laid the foundation stone for the
South Kensington Museum, which
was changing its name to the Victoria
and Albert Museum. Since then,
the V&A has become the world’s
largest museum of decorative arts
and design, housing more than 4.5
million objects. Today, Kensington
and Chelsea’s royal connections are
still being forged, as local holders
of prestigious Royal Warrants, for
example, will attest. These warrants
are only issued to suppliers to the
Royal Family, and Kensington’s
business community boasts more
than its fair share. Holders include
Sloane Square department store
Peter Jones, Rogers De Rin Antiques
in Royal Hospital Road, the grocery
store Partridges in Sloane Square and
Penhaligon’s, the 135-year-old scent
emporium on the King’s Road.
RBKC is royal through and
through – Catherine Middleton was
said to have shaped up for her
wedding day at The Harbour Club
gym in Chelsea, the same club once
used by Princess Diana, while Prince
Harry, say the tabloids, likes to
party at The Brompton Club on Old
Brompton Road as well as Zefi and
Boujis in South Kensington.
Councillor Julie Mills, Mayor
of Kensington and Chelsea, reckons
it is the “serene residential feel” of
RBKC that sets it apart from other
royal boroughs – but we would add
to that. We think what sets it apart
from the rest are RBKC’s enduring
royal credentials. If you wanted to
spot Her Majesty trundling past in
her Bentley and it was a toss-up
between Kensington High Street and
the A307 through Kingston-Upon-
Thames, we can guess where you’d
put your money.
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InnovationFrom the steam engine to the sewing machine and the sandwich to Sellotape, our sceptred isle can lay claim to some of history’s most remarkable and revolutionary
inventions. RichaRd BRown considers some of the most significant
For a Small slab of rock nestled off the
coast of Europe, Britain has certainly made
a disproportionately large contribution to the
narrative of civilisation. over the years, our
island’s inhabitants have been responsible for some
of history’s most pioneering inventions, discoveries
and technical breakthroughs – innovations that have
changed the way people live. Think, for example, how
different our lives would be without television, radio
or the World Wide Web; without the flush toilet,
the vacuum cleaner or the electric toaster. or,
for that matter, marmite.
Back in 1775 – long after Jethro Tull had
revolutionised farming with his seed drill, John
Harrison had cracked the longitudinal puzzle with
his grasshopper escapement clocks, and Isaac
Newton had eyed the four Galilean moons of
Jupiter through his reflecting telescope – James
Wyatt invented something that would transform
human existence more than any other
creation: the steam engine. redesigning
a model originally patented by Thomas
Savery a century before, Wyatt’s was the
first commercially efficient steam engine –
using 75 per cent less coal than previous
models. Whereas the rudimentary nature of
earlier designs restricted engines to pumping
water, Wyatt’s modifications provided a rotary
motion that was suitable for driving factory
machinery, an innovation that heralded the
arrival of the Industrial revolution and a
period of economic and
social transformation of a
scale hitherto unseen.
Some 26 years later, in 1804, richard
Trevithick won a bet when he hauled ten
tons of iron over ten miles of track in the first
successful steam-driven locomotive and two
decades on, George Stephenson connected
Yorkshire and Stockton with the world’s inaugural
railroad. His ‘rocket’ had already made history
when it became the first locomotive to complete a
50-mile trip. at the time, the train was better known
for having dampened the mood of the 1830 liverpool
to manchester railway opening when it ran over
and killed liverpool mP William Huskisson.
Inventions like the steam engine and railway
locomotive transformed travel and industry, but
you don’t have to go as far back as the Industrial
revolution for examples of British innovations
revolutionising society. Welshman David Hughes’
radio, Scotsman alexander Graham Bell’s telephone
and Englishman Joseph Swann’s light bulb were all
invented in the latter half of the 19th century, at the
same time as Darwin was penning on the origin of Species, Brits were building the world’s first
underground railway in london and the
modern rules of football, tennis and rugby
were being drawn up.
The UK’s flare for creativity continued
undiminished into the 20th century. In 1925
– after stainless steel, the vacuum cleaner and
automated tea makers – Britain gave the world the
television. The brainchild of John logie Baird, the
first ‘TV’ transmitted only five images per
second. as visual broadcasts have to
transmit 12 images per second to
create the illusion of motion,
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it was hardly an optical spectacular. However, a year
later, when Baird demonstrated to the Royal Institution
a device that broadcast 12.5 images per second, the
first truly working television was born. Although Baird’s
scanning disk produced an image with a resolution of
only 30 lines, compared to later resolutions of several
hundred, the Scotsman’s invention changed mass
entertainment and social interaction forever.
The 1930s arrived and Brits made roads safer
by separating lanes with ‘cat’s eyes’ and enhanced the
experience of music by inventing stereo. At the end of
the decade, Hitler invaded Poland, World War Two was
declared and Britain went invention crazy. In addition to
bouncing bombs, ballistic missiles and corner shot rifles,
out of the war came the jet engine (the British Gloster
Meteor fighter appeared in 1944), radar (a device that
enabled the RAF to scramble fighters in response to
incoming enemy planes) and... the computer.
Although the idea for an automated calculation
and programmable machine was dreamt up by Charles
Babbage in 1812, it is Maida Vale’s Alan Turing who is
recognised as the father of
modern computer science.
Turing had already helped
to theorise the logic of
computer algorithms with
his Turing Machine when, in
the 1940s, the Government
enlisted him to join
Bletchley Park – Britain’s code breaking headquarters
– where he devised several techniques for breaking
German ciphers. Post-war, Turing created a design for
the earliest stored-program computer, something that in
1999 earned him a place on Time magazine’s 100 most
influential people of the 20th century list.
A few decades later, as Baird had done with the
television and Turing with the computer, fellow Brit Tim
Berners-Lee would once again metamorphose society. In
1989, with the aim of creating “a common information
space in which we communicate by sharing information”,
the Oxford graduate conceived the World Wide Web.
Devising a way to communicate information between
a Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) client and a
server via the Internet, Berners-Lee enabled the sharing
of data across computers not linked by hardware. People
have been swapping everything from bank details to
holiday snaps ever since.
Of course, invention isn’t just a product of all things
new, but a progression of existing products and designs:
the re-invention of standardised ideals – something
London-born Kenneth Grange has been doing since
1950. His designs include the British Rail High Speed
Train (in use since 1972), the bus shelter, the parking
meter and the Wilkinson Sword razor. Grange not so
much invented products to fill a functional need as
invented ways in which we picture specific products with
only his designs in mind. The modern black cab, for
instance, was his creation.
The monumental success of Apple in the 21st
century can be attributed to the similar endeavours of a
single, little-known Essex boy. Born in 1967, Jonathon
Ive was just 31 when he revolutionised computer
design with the iMac. Later, when given the task of
engineering a pocket-sized hard drive that would play
thousands of songs, he created the iPod. In 2005, he
designed the iPod nano, and in 2007, the iPhone. The
recently launched Apple iPad is a direct
descendant of Ive’s efforts.
For sports fans, being British
can sometimes feel synonymous
with defeat and disappointment,
but if it wasn’t for the creativeness of
our ancestors, sports like football, rugby and
cricket may never have existed. Nor perhaps would
have elastic fabric,
greeting cards,
matches, sunglasses,
carbonated soft
drinks, rubber
bands, pencils,
hovercrafts,
lawnmowers, the
pocket calculator or Viagra. With history
proving our nation’s ability to innovate
and design as second to none, next
time you have time on your hands, why
not put your creative cap on and see
what you can come up with? After all, to
borrow one of 1,700 words and phrases
invented by one William Shakespeare,
the world is your oyster.
Apple’s monumental success can be attributed to the endeavours
of one little-known Essex boy
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A Likely StoryAcclaimed British novelist and Chelsea resident Joanna Trollope shares with
Stephen Milton her favourite local places and why she felt driven to explore the lives of modern-day military wives in her latest novel
a decorated Major in the British Army who returns from
a six-month tour of Afghanistan, looking to a rosy future
back in the arms of his loving family. However, assimilation
back into the domestic fold proves tough for a man trained
to fight, and cracks in home life soon start to appear.
Trollope, who regularly taps into the intricacies of
emotional relationships, believes the damage a military
existence can inflict on the modern family unit is still
being overlooked. “About 20 years ago, I wrote a novel
called The Rector’s Wife, about the problems associated
with being married to someone else’s vocation, and I
wanted to run that concept through again. This time, I
felt I needed to choose a profession that had enormous
approval from the public, whilst being quite hard for the
private lives involved. And of course, the modern army is
the perfect answer to that.
“Whatever the public feels about the discretionary
wars that we’re involved in at the moment, there is
universal admiration for our brave boys and girls out in
the field. But being married to a modern soldier is a very
different matter altogether.”
Joanna, Chelsea resident and proud grandmother
of two, who boasts sales of more than eight million
novels, including Brother and Sister, A Spanish Lover and
Daughters-in-Law, gained no-holds-barred access to an
active regiment in Northumberland in order to research
the dynamic between combatant and family life properly.
“I didn’t want this to be an anti-army book. I wanted to
lay out the psychologies of different parties and needed
to do a lot of research as a result,” she says, admitting
she was surprised by the level of frank honesty to which
she was privy. “My personal experience where the
military is concerned is rather limited... I could tell from
the women I interviewed that there’s this devout sense of
loyalty, but you can read between the lines that there are
big problems. It really seems like there’s a huge pressure
on army marriages – a pressure that’s often accompanied
by a complete lack of compromise. But that’s the game.”
RefResHINgly, foR a phone conversation, the
eloquent Joanna Trollope has an instant, gracious ease,
almost Attenborough-esque, and her good form may well
be attributed to the encouraging sales of her newest book
and the 17th to be published in the Trollope name: The
Soldier’s Wife. “I don’t think anything could put me in a
bad mood today,” she offers chirpily. “The Soldier’s Wife
has gone to number one in three-days sales. I’m floating
in an impervious state of cloud nine.”
This is proof enough that the passion remains for
the 68-year-old, who has been a literary cornerstone for
the best part of 25 years. Her latest effort tells the story of
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Joanna goes on to discuss the disparity between
the ideals of her own generation and of those growing
up in today’s world: “For women of my generation, that
idea of honour and subsuming your life into that of your
husband’s was not out of the question. But the young
woman now – wives the age of someone like Prince Harry
– are much less inclined to say ‘I’ll do whatever you like’.
It’s a different time we live in.”
A relatively recent returnee from a country
life in the Cotswolds, Joanna, who describes herself
as “single-ish” since splitting from second husband,
dramatist Ian Curteis, is now a West London devotee
who appears to have discovered a personal utopia in
the leafy surrounds of the King’s Road. Besides, it all
helps with the creative
inspiration required by
authors. “When I first
moved to the King’s Road
as a teenager, it was an
unbelievably exciting
place. You had Mary
Quant and Café Des
Artistes on the Fulham
Road, and there was
something so young and
bohemian and hip about the area. I fell in love with it
then and have never quite fallen back out again. I knew
I’d return at some point.
“I just adore Chelsea. It has energy like no other
spot in the UK and what I absolutely adore about the
place is that, on weekends, it’s full of families and young
children. I love that. It’s home to me, to a wonderful
life for me and many others.” Naturally, there seems
to be a loyalty towards local establishments too. “I love
supporting local businesses, and really do so whenever
I can. There are so many great restaurants and cafés
about the place; just lovely for people-watching.”
Joanna’s enthusiasm, and switched-on author’s
mind, is evident from descriptions peppered with positive
adjectives and helpful advice about each favourite eatery
or cultural must-visit. For instance, there is “a fabulous
café” attached to the Saatchi Gallery on the King’s Road
called Gallery Mess – “very good for a quick bite” and
“a fantastic Italian deli called Manicomio” which Joanna
visits frequently. “If I’m pushing the boat out, I like to go
to the top of Sloane Street to Bar Boulud at the Mandarin
Oriental and I’m dying for the Wollesley to open beside the
Royal Court where I go to the theatre all the time.”
For general relaxation, there are a number of spots
where Joanna can be found. “We’ve so many cinemas
and theatres and Cadogan Hall is great for music, but
I do love my walks by the river – a wonderful lungful of
air and space. There’s
a delightful stroll by the
river called the Peace
Mile, which I think is at
the top of Battersea Park,
past that pagoda... And
aside from the stunning
scenery of the river, I love
the view by the Duke of
York Square where the
Saatchi Gallery is - there’s
stunning green space where all the local prep schools
venture out to have lunch and play games. It’s a green
area with hundreds of little children running around.”
Would any part of the city ever entice another
move? Joanna doesn’t think so and can’t see herself
moving again, whether to another part of London or back
to the countryside: “You become settled in a place and
when life is good, why disturb that? Chelsea is where I'm
at my happiest, and most inspired.” It appears the legacy
will live on, and right here in the borough.
Joanna’s new novel, The Soldier’s Wife, is published by
Transworld, and out now in book and audio book form
“I just adore Chelsea. It has energy like no other spot in the
UK. It’s home to a wonderful life for me and many others”
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A Royal Seal of ApprovalHer Royal Highness The Princess Royal has been
shown how the Royal Borough of Kensington
and Chelsea, and its partners in the City of
Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham, are
tackling young offenders and gang crime. The
Princess Royal visited the North Kensington
headquarters of the new Tri-borough youth
service, which brings the youth offending services
into one team. HRH saw young offenders
working with the victims of crime as part of the
restorative justice process. The Princess is Patron
of the Restorative Justice Council which aims to
establish communications between those harmed
by crime or conflict and those responsible for
the harm, while the Tri-borough Youth Offending
Team is part of wider plans by the three councils
to improve front line services while saving
taxpayers £33 million by 2014-15.
AdoptionEducation Secretary Michael Gove paid tribute to the
work of Tri-borough Executive Director of Children’s
Services Andrew Christie during a visit to Kensington’s
Isaac Newton Centre on 23 February where he discussed
forthcoming reforms to the adoption system.
Business BoostTwo young entrepreneurs are looking
forward to trading at the world-famous
Portobello Market after winning the
Royal Borough’s Market Enterprise
Launch Pad 2011 competition.
Jo Hawtree, who is starting a men’s
fashion label called Gunsmoke &
Lavender, and Emily Ellen Dell, who
sells bespoke art on canvas under
the name Girl on a Swing, have
both won £1,000 in start-up funds,
six months rent-free stall space
on Portobello Market, a support
package from the Prince’s Trust and
free business insurance.
Seven young entrepreneurs were
selected to pitch their ideas to a panel
of judges, including representatives
from the Council, the homeware
designer Cath Kidston, Circle Sports,
the Prince’s Trust and the John Lyon’s
Charity. The project was funded by
the John Lyon’s Charity and run by
the Council’s Education Partnership
Team. Cllr Nick Paget-Brown,
Deputy Leader of the Council, said:
“Congratulations to Jo and Emily. I
know that a stall on the Portobello
Market has been a springboard
that has helped launch successful
businesses in the past.”
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea shares its latest news, updates and events
NEWSRoyal Borough
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal met Reparation Officer Grace Fredricks and PCSO Carlos Husbands (pictured) during her tour
Borough Commander Chief Superintendent Jason Gwillim with Volunteer Police Cadet Patrick McCleary
Praise for CadetsThe dedication, hard work and commitment of
Kensington and Chelsea’s Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC)
were recognised at an awards ceremony in February.
Joining the cadets and their families at the ceremony
were the Borough Commander for Kensington and
Chelsea, Chief Superintendent Jason Gwillim, the
Mayor of the Royal Borough, Cllr Julie Mills, and VPC
Coordinator PC Jayne Richardson.
Last year saw the cadets represent the borough
at a host of local community and high profile events
including the Royal Wedding, Trooping the Colour, the
London Marathon, the Notting Hill Carnival and charity
fund-raising events. They also helped neighbourhood
officers to deliver local crime prevention initiatives
and played a pivotal role in a number of test purchase
operations with Council trading standards officers. They
completed an impressive 7,500 hours of voluntary
activities during the year.
Among the cadets who picked up individual awards
were Ali Golchin (best new cadet), Patrick McCleary
(award for excellence and commitment for three years, as
well as cadets’ cadet of the year) and Alfie Bance (cadet of
the year 2011). Team of the year was the Iron Team.
The Mayor congratulated the award-winning cadets
and commented: “The borough is a better place because
of the support they give to our community and the work
that they do for charity.”
Cadets meet every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 8pm at
Holland Park School, Airlie Gardens, Campden Hill Road,
W8 7AF. For more details, contact PC Jayne Richardson
on 020 8246 0667 or [email protected]
RHS Chelsea Flower ShowGreen-fingered fanatics, ensure your gardens are immaculate in time
for the internationally-acclaimed horticultural show. Soon returning to
the 11-acre grounds at the Royal Hospital this May, the event
invites visitors to explore a wide range of spectacular gardens and
floral exhibits; this year’s show sees a new zone dedicated to the
latest in garden technology and innovation. It’s strictly advance-
booking only, with no admission on the gate and the first two days
are reserved for RHS members. Tickets are still available but extremely
limited so make sure to purchase yours before they sell out.
The Royal Hospital, Chelsea, SW3 4SL
22 – 26 May
www.rhs.org.uk
Queen Victoria RevealedAs we prepare for the monumental celebration of Her
Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, Kensington Palace looks back
at the reign of one of our longest-reigning monarchs,
Queen Victoria. The exhibition will examine key events
in the Queen’s extraordinary life, such as her first day
as monarch at Kensington Palace and her marriage to
Prince Albert. Carefully selected exhibits – ranging from
her tiny black silk baby shoes and a collection of her toys
to her wedding dress (displayed for the first time in a
decade), mourning clothing worn following the death of
Prince Albert in 1861 and archive footage of her Diamond
Jubilee celebrations in 1897 – will also be showcased.
The exhibition opens on 26 March and will remain a
permanent display at the Palace.
Kensington Palace, W8
From 26 March
www.hrp.org.uk
Our Fair Lady“People, even more than things, have to be
restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and
redeemed; never throw out anyone”. So said
legendary actress Audrey Hepburn. Hollywood
photographer Bob Willoughby was renowned for
his iconic photos of Hollywood starlets Marilyn
Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor but his favourite
muse remains unequivocal: Audrey Kathleen
Ruston, best known as Audrey Hepburn.
When first called in to shoot the half
Belgian, half English beauty after she arrived
in Hollywood in 1953, Willoughby’s love affair
began: “She took my hand like... well, a
princess, and dazzled me with that smile that
God designed to melt mortal men’s hearts.” His
studies of her long-standing career and private
life comprise an unrivalled record of one of the
20th century’s most iconic silver screen stars.
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The Greatest of All Art FormsThe Royal Court is renowned for finding new talent and its latest production, Vera Vera Vera, shines
a light on writer Hayley Squires’ first submission to the theatre. The play is blackly comic: a boy
comes home dead from the war and his family squabble over who he was. Director Jo McInnes most
recently directed Red Bud at the Royal Court.
Royal Court Theatre, SW1X, 22 March – 14 April, www.royalcourttheatre.com
Celebrate Easter in the Royal Borough with a weekend of culture: exhibitions, theatre, treasure-hunting and art
NEWSKensington & Chelsea
Animal Inside Out Ostrich © Gunther von Hagens, Institute for Plastination, Heidelberg Germany www.bodyworlds.com
Queen Victoria by Sully 404799 © Royal Collection
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Chelsea Treasure HuntThe Chelsea district has long been regarded as one of
London’s most exclusive, with royals, artists and many
famous names making it their home. Starting on the
King’s Road, the Chelsea Treasure Hunt commences
its adventure by heading south through some of the
grandest streets in town to the river frontage at Cheyne
Walk – formerly owned by the likes of Rossetti, George
Eliot and, more recently, Mick Jagger. Finishing at South
Kensington tube station after approximately two to three
hours, excluding refreshment stops, you will experience
history, culture and beautiful residences en route – all
great fun to explore this Easter on a family day out.
Chelsea Treasure Hunt
Sunday 22 April 2012
www.treasuredays.com
War Horse: Fact & FictionFollowing the acclaimed stage production by the National
Theatre and the Spielberg-directed film released this
year, the National Army Museum has gone even further
with its own tribute to the World War One horses that
served and died. Exploring the hugely popular Michael
Morpurgo novel, alongside touching real-life stories of the
war horses, this interactive exhibition is one for all the
family to enjoy. Running since October, the exhibit will be
finishing in August so do visit before it ends. Open daily
between 10am and 5.30pm, all visitors receive free entry.
National Army Museum, Exhibition Gallery
22 October 2011 – August 2012
www.nam.ac.uk
Animals Inside OutThe latest exhibition at the Natural History Museum comes
courtesy of the team behind Gunther von Hagens’s Body
Worlds. Visitors will have a rare opportunity to examine the
biology, anatomy and physiology of around 100 plastinates
and capillary specimens – including giraffes and ostriches –
on display. Learn how anatomy is of crucial scientific value
in finding out more about the evolution of animals.
Natural History Museum, SW7
6 April – 16 September
www.nhm.ac.uk
Animal Inside Out: Ostrich © Gunther von Hagens, Institute for Plastination, Heidelberg Germany www.bodyworlds.com
International Antiquarian Book Fair“People say that life is the thing but
I prefer reading”, commented Logan
Pearsell Smith. Returning this year for
what promises to be an even bigger and
better event, the 55th London International
Antiquarian Book Fair is a haven for book
lovers. Taking place in Olympia in the
Grand Hall, the event attracts more than
160 booksellers from around the globe,
selling illustrated books, manuscripts,
fine bindings, maps, prints, photography
and associated ephemera, from the 15th
century to the present day. Special guided
tours will allow novices to receive an expert
insight into book collecting. Bookbinding
and calligraphy demonstrations are also
available for those of you fascinated by
the history of printing.
Olympia Grand Hall, W14
Thursday 24 May – Saturday 26 May
www.olympiabookfair.com
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Revolutionary DiningFollowing the success of flagship restaurants in St
Petersburg, Moscow and New York, Russian restaurant
MariVanna has now taken up residency on the doorstep
of beautiful Hyde Park. Laden with extraordinary attention
to detail, the restaurant immediately transports each guest
into an archetypal Ruski home adorned with tchotchke
(trinkets), including the iconic stacking dolls, bookshelves
filled with Russian literature and elaborate chandeliers
hung far and wide. This culinary gem is a perfect,
alternative treat for celebrating the Easter weekend.
MariVanna, 116 Knightsbridge, Wellington Court, SW1
020 7225 3122, www.marivanna.co.uk
Classical TreatTantalise your musical senses this month
with a magical performance at Cadogan Hall.
Fresh from performing the score for Academy
Award winning film The Artist, the Brussels
Philharmonic Orchestra is making its musical
debut with a scintillating programme including
Brahms’ Tragic Overture and Tchaikovsky’s
Symphony No. 6, Pathetique, guided by the
baton of chief conductor and musical director
Michel Tabachnik. The orchestra is joined by
young Russian violinist Sasha Sitkovetsky to
perform Mendelssohn’s sunny Violin Concerto
– his final orchestral work and a piece which
perfectly unites melody and orchestration,
structure and feeling. This is not to be missed.
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ
2 April, 7.30-9.30pm, tickets from £18
020 7730 4500; www.cadoganhall.com
Bath of BubblesThe Cadogan Hotel is inviting guests to submerge themselves in a bath filled with 84 litres of
champagne, surely the pinnacle of decadent luxury. Part of its 125th anniversary celebrations,
and requiring the contents of 120 bottles, the extravagant dip varies in price but each package
includes a bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage (£195) for drinking, served with chocolate-covered
strawberries by your own bath butler.
The least pricey option is to bathe in Louis de Custine Brut at £4,000, but if you prefer another
vintage, Perrier Jouët Grand Brut, Perrier Jouët ‘Blason’ Rosé, and Dom Pérignon Vintage baths cost
£6,000, £8,000 or £25,000 respectively. Book this lavish treat early to avoid disappointment.
The Cadogan Hotel, 75 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SG
020 7235 7141; www.cadogan.com
House Price RiseSome of the area’s most prestigious addresses,
such as One Hyde Park, are seeing soaring
prices as would-be buyers clamour to pour
money into the capital’s housing market. The
surge in demand from the Middle East and
wealthy buyers fleeing the eurozone – coupled
with a lack of sellers and the fall of the pound
– pushed up prices in Knightsbridge, Chelsea
and Belgravia by 17 per cent last year.
Estate agent Winkworth said that 41 per
cent of all the homes sold in the area last year
topped £2 million, up from 33 per cent in 2010.
Chief executive Dominic Agace said there had
been “encouraging signs” of more properties
coming onto the market across London so far
in 2012: “We expect to see prices continuing to
move upwards as buyers look to this part of the
city as a safe haven for investment.”
Treat yourself on the Easter weekend with Russian dining, exquisite music and a champagne bubble bath
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Summer BridesTucked away in a quiet Mews is
Alice Temperley’s intimate boutique.
Providing impeccable service, as
you would expect from one of the
Duchess of Cambridge’s favourite
designers, the bridal showroom
housed within is by appointment only,
where soon-to-be-brides are given a
consultation while sipping a glass of
champagne. As well as the extensive
showroom of ready-to-wear creations
in the signature styles – silk georgette,
hand-sewn pearls and sequins, and
embroidery – Temperley also offers
a fully bespoke service, giving you
the rare and wonderful opportunity
to work with the designer herself to
design your dream gown. Be mindful
that Saturday appointments get filled
up so make sure to book in advance.
Temperley London, 2-10 Colville
Mews, Lonsdale Road, W11 2DA
020 7229 7957
www.temperleylondon.com
A Royal CommemorationTo celebrate the Queen’s forthcoming Diamond Jubilee,
the Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising
is holding an exhibition showcasing souvenirs and
commemorative objects produced to mark Royal Jubilees
past and present, including mementoes of Queen
Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee of 1897, George V’s Silver
Jubilee of 1935 and Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee
of 1977, as well as the newly released souvenirs for this
year’s Diamond Jubilee.
A recent addition to Portobello, the museum
features more than 12,000 original items from the Robert
Opie Collection. With a whole kaleidoscope of images on
display, visitors to the museum can also discover how
well-loved brands evolved over time.
Museum of Brands, 2 Colville Mews
Lonsdale Road, W11 2AR
3 April – 31 August
www.museumofbrands.com
The Food of LoveThe Kensington and Chelsea Music Society is preparing to
delight audiences once again this April with its latest concert.
South African baritone Njabullo Madlala will be returning to join
mezzo soprano Kitty Whatley, both the most recent winners of
the Kathleen Ferrier award, and Simon Lepper, as accompanist,
to perform pieces by Schubert, Schumann, Debussy, Vaughan
Williams and Sir Arthur Somervell. Tickets cost £18, which
includes a glass of wine or fruit juice during the interval. This
concert is a wonderful way to spend a spring evening.
Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Road, W14
17 April
For more information, call 020 7602 3316 or
visit www.leightonhouse.co.uk
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Anybody who has frequented hotels on a
regular basis will find the work of Anja Niemi
highly compelling. This Norwegian artist
uses the medium of photography to present
innovative perspectives on interiors and our
relationship with them but this new body of
work focuses on how we respond to hotel
rooms in particular.
On the one hand, throughout our
occupancy of those rooms, we treat them like
temporary, impersonal spaces; on the other, we
settle into them and make them feel like our
private zones, underlined by the desire to place
the “Do not disturb” sign on the doors.
For this exhibition, Niemi undertook
short-term visits to a selection of hotel rooms
and photographed herself within them in
different guises and displaying a wide range
of, at times disturbing, body language. As a
result, we get a thought-provoking, through-
the-keyhole look at how different female
characters may live out their lives behind the
“Do not disturb” signs.
Anja Niemi: Do Not Disturb
27 March – 21 April
13A Park Walk, Chelsea, SW10 OAJ
www.thelittleblackgallery.com
Q: This exhibition features very emotive, female figures; what is the artist’s rationale for painting them?
A: These figures are just as much abstract as
they are figurative; they are about painting
feelings and emotions. The use of the feminine
expression and body language is a passageway
to achieving these feelings.
Q: Does he paint them from life?A: No. Thomas applies pure colors of paint
straight from the tube on to the canvas,
mixing and feeling his way to a point of
figuration. These pictures should not be seen
as portraits because it is not about who they
are but what they feel.
Q: Newbolt’s heads have wonderfully dramatic, hypnotic eyes; is that because he sees them as the windows to the soul?
A: You could say that. The big eyes always seem to
make the works complete; it is part of the feeling
that Thomas strives for, as he says “the paintings
don’t work for me if the eyes are small. They
have to be like caverns”. The eyes play a large
part in making his work so arresting.
Q: Such painterly images look almost sculpted; is
his style influenced by Freud or Auerbach?A: Thomas is a new breed of figurative artist. Unlike
Freud he does not paint from life, but feverishly,
in fading daylight until darkness forces him to
stop. That is comparable to the condition Frank
Auerbach reaches so that an image is fresh and
unhackneyed. The same intensity, achieved by
different means, can be found in the work of
Freud, Newbolt and, of course, Auerbach.
Finding Faces in the Dark
28 March – 28 April
129 Portland Rd, Notting Hill, W11 4WL
www.piano-nobile.com
with Matthew travers of Piano Nobile Fine art about thomas NewboltQ&A
a surge of Love and Friendship in Notting hillThe new collection of sculptures and signed, limited edition prints by Doug Hyde is not likely to
remain in the Whitewall Gallery for very long as they represent the latest body of work by the UK’s
most popular living artist. Created in his idiosyncratic, naïve style, Hyde’s paintings and sculptures
take the form of lovable, cuddly characters that look as if they have leapt off the pages of modern-
day cartoons. Part of their appeal is that each character is inspired by the artist’s pet dog, family and
other people that feature in his daily life so the public instantly relates to the figures and narratives
he produces. The theme of Hyde’s new work is love and friendship injected with comedy so these
are likely to be the most popular sculptures and pictures he has produced to date.
Doug Hyde: Love and Friendship
Throughout April
100 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, W2 5RU
www.whitewallgalleries.comHyde: Fancy A Spin
a room with a Difference
How better to appreciate the finer things in life than by spending time admiring art, asks Carol Cordrey?
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Art’s
Vintage PostersCAROL CORDREY deems these posters perfectly timed to trumpet our London 2012 Olympic Games
most wanted
Military MemorabiliaBackground: Rare group of 12 Honorary Awards and Medals given to Field
Marshal Lord Fitzroy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan (1788-1855)
Item: Field Marshal’s Baton from Her Majesty Alexandrina Victoria; Gold Medal for Fuentes De Onor, with two clasps for Badajoz and Salamanca
Price: £250,000 - £350,000 for the group, sold as one lot
Date: 4 April
Location: Christie’s, South Kensington
www.christies.com
Simply SpecialItem: Costume design for Le Magicien Chinois in the ballet Parade
Artist: Pablo Picasso
Price: £18,000 - £22,000
Dates: 4 April
Location: Bonhams, Knightsbridge
www.bonhams.com
Interest in poster art is booming but despite the rise in prices over the past decade, it is still
an excellent way to start an art collection. On top of that, poster art provides eye-catching
conversation starters for any environment and this is most certainly true of this month’s
upcoming sale at Christie’s South Kensington. It will include iconic Olympic posters which could
not be more topical as we count down the days until the opening ceremony of London 2012.
Of special interest to buyers will be the poster dating from London’s 1948 Olympic Games,
created by Walter Hertz and featuring the classical figure of a discus thrower placed against the
background of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
Expected value (items): £1,000 - £1,500
Expected value (auction): £600,000 - £800,000
No. of Lots: 150
Place: Christie’s South Kensington85 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3LD
Date: 18 April
www.christies.com
Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design Design There are many reasons to applaud British design this year. Though
the United Kingdom has been a hothouse for design and craftsmanship for
decades, 2012 is the year that both the rich heritage and the bright future of
our nation will be celebrated side-by-side.
a spate of upcoming events, launches and exhibitions will be leading
this celebration, including British Design 1948-2012: Innovation in the
Modern Age at the V&a museum over the summer, which will glorify more
than 60 years of this great country’s love affair with design. “Britain has
long been a pioneer of new ideas and processes, particularly in the areas of
engineering, industrial design and new technologies,” says Ghislaine Wood,
a specialist in 20th century design and co-curator of the exhibition at the
V&a. “From the introduction of new spinning and weaving machines in the
1780s, through the construction of ships and bridges in the 1840s, to the
development of computer codes after the War and the invention of the world
wide web in the 1980s, inventiveness has always characterised British design.
“however, over the last 40 years Britain’s design culture has undergone
radical change. It has moved away from manufacturing towards the provision
of innovative financial, retail and creative services. British designers have
frequently stood at the forefront of change and created some of the most
iconic objects, technologies and buildings of the last 60 years,” says Wood.
This V&a exhibition will serve to highlight the best of contemporary
British design, covering 64 years and helpfully bookended by the last Olympic
Games, held in London in 1948, and the present year. The museum has
brought together more than 300 objects, including clothing, to demonstrate
how design has changed significantly over this period in time. It becomes clear
how Britain’s designers were influenced by economics, politics and cultural
events and, to illustrate the shifts in society and consequently in design the
museum has split the exhibition into three distinct sections: tradition and
modernity; subversion; and innovation and creativity. It also seems clear that
the move away from the disposable culture, towards authenticity by means of
crafts and hand-making products, looks set to continue.
Today’s designers are following the country’s legacy of quality
craftsmanship by the meticulous manufacture of desirable objects and
attire. a common thread that links many of the designs long-listed for this
OlIvIa Platt-HePwOrtH investigates why 2012 is shaping up to be a very impressive year for the British design and craftsmanship industries
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year’s Design of the Year awards is serious attention to quality. “The longlist
can be described as the barometer of current thinking and appreciation in
designs,” explains Michael Czerwinski, the public programmes manager
of Design Museum London. “We asked 100 industry experts to submit
what they consider to be the year’s most successful designs. Many of the
works emphasise outstanding quality. There is a real shift away from mass
consumption and the current trend is to do something properly, using the
best materials available and superior manufacturing,” he says.
Since their launch five years ago, the Design of the Year awards have
become highly esteemed in the industry. The awards comprise nominations
across seven categories, including architecture, digital, fashion, furniture,
graphics, product and transport. The list spans various fields, from the
Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for
Alexander McQueen, to the world’s most advanced wheelchair, designed
by I Imagine. Entitled Carbon Black, the wheelchair allows users greater
accessibility due to its light weight and
sturdy carbon structure, and each of
the Carbon Black wheelchairs will be
made on a bespoke basis.
It’s not just fashion and products
being designed this way; other
disciplines of design, such as furniture,
are also following the trend and a
company that is experiencing increasing interest in its handmade furniture is
Soane Britain. Founded by Lulu Lytle and Christopher Hodsoll, the company
produces 500 exquisitely made re-interpretations of 18th, 19th and 20th
century originals alongside new designs. Soane Britain works with craftsmen
all over the country, utilising traditional skills such as saddlery, cabinet
making, iron forging, glass blowing and bronze casting to create high-end
furniture for homes, restaurants and hotels. “Soane’s was founded on the
principle of British production, manufacturing and workshops across a variety
of disciplines to create objects such as leather table tops to the tanning and
dyeing of feathers to cabinet making,” says co-owner Lulu Lytle.
“We collaborate with some of the country’s most highly skilled
craftsmen because of the high quality that they achieve,” says Lytle. “Last
year we invested in the last rattan workshop in England and are working
with the last three weavers to ensure the legacy of the skill for the country,”
she adds. The company recently partnered with Claridge’s Hotel to realise
the installation of 20 of its handmade brown leather Crillon chairs for its
guestrooms. One of the company’s most popular designs, the parts are
made in different workshops across the country, before the chair is carefully
assembled. The result is an enduringly fashionable and functional piece.
The V&A exhibition will also look at the prevailing shift in design in
the 1950s and 60s. The groundswell of creativity came from radical young
people, not from the traditional, established institutions: it was during this
time that a new generation of designers sought to challenge common values
and beliefs with forward thinking works. This included the launch of the Mini
by the British Motor Corporation and the opening of stores such as Terence
Conran’s Habitat and Barbara Hulanicki’s Biba, while the creation of the
Polyprop chair by Robin Dayin 1963 was another design innovation of the
Swinging Sixties.
While design was changing
rapidly, fashion was going through
several fundamental changes over the
decades. “The influence of Britain’s
art schools has been huge across the
creative industries and design sector,
and particularly in the area of fashion
design”, says Wood. “British fashion designers, many of them graduates of
art schools, have come to define a new creativity and technical brilliance.
Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Hussein Chalayan have transformed
the way that we understand fashion. There is also a deeply subversive spirit in
British fashion, which can be linked back to the creativity of punk. Westwood
has undoubtedly been immensely influential.”
Though society may have changed over the years, one thing has
remained constant: creativity is paramount to British design.
The Design Museum London’s Design of the Year exhibition is on until 4 July and
British Design 1948-2012: Innovation in the Modern Age is taking place at
the Victoria & Albert Museum from 31 March
Overleaf Jaguar E-Type, 1961 © Jaguar Heritage
Above, left to right Opus Mixtum Dress Autumn / Winter 2011Evening gown designed by Alexander McQueen, A-W 2009 Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty ImagesCarbon Black Wheelchair I-ImagineLN-CC Forest Neil Bedford
Britain’s art schools have hugely influenced the creative industries and design sector, particularly in the area of fashion design
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Art in the Spotlight 20Th CenTuRy BRiTish ART
There has never been a better time to collect 20th century British and Irish art; what other field is so
accessible to its audience, so all-encompassing in its subject matter, and yet still so available and affordable? at the
higher end, the diversity of the field makes this category appealing to collectors, both established and new to the
game. a beautifully crafted drawing by a lesser-known artist can be acquired for hundreds, or one can compete at the
highest level for a masterwork, such as stanley spencer’s portrait of his first wife, hilda, being offered at Christie’s May
sale, estimated at £100,000-150,000. also being offered is spencer’s stunning landscape The Bridle Path, Cookham.
The full range of spencer’s power can be seen at The stanley spencer Gallery in Cookham, open by appointment.
a vigorous and exceptionally rare oil painting by artist of the moment, edward Burra will also appear in the May
sale, estimated at £500,000-800,000. This work is a powerful satire to rival any of the output of the more acclaimed
artists of any international movement of the 20th century. If it’s modern sculpture that you admire, you cannot fail to
appreciate the figurative depictions of humans and animals by Dame elisabeth Frink. her Rolling Horse is estimated at
£120,000-180,000 and if you want to experience her work on the grander scale, go to Chatsworth house, salisbury or
Guildford cathedrals, visit The Chris Ingram Collection which is housed at The Lightbox in Woking, another unknown
gem, or wander along Dover street in Piccadilly to spot her Horse and Rider sculpture.
If you want to tap into the most collectable and prolific artist in this category, you should not miss out on a series
of drawings by L.s. Lowry being offered from a private collector in May. You may be tempted by estimates between
£1,500 and £15,000, even if you also aspire to own one of the important oil paintings, such as Home from the Pub
at £300,000-500,000, or Going to the Match at £500,000-800,000. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a cutting
edge, modern abstract that takes up plenty of wall space, choose from artists such as Terry Frost, Gillian ayres or John
hoyland, each one still painting until a few years ago; you’ll still have change from £10,000.
every British modern movement, from Camden Town Group through vorticism, figurative, abstraction and 60s Op
and Pop art, has current stars, and there are still very accessible lower valued gems to sift through or discover. This
field represents every opportunity and many collecting value levels and we are spoilt by a vast network of galleries,
museums and institutions representing the category in informative and well-curated displays and affording an
enjoyable, instructive and fascinating study of the best of British.
22 March, 20th Century British Art; Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3LD
23 and 24 May, 20th Century British & Irish Art; Christie’s London, 8 King Street, St James’s, SW1Y 6QT
020 7930 6074 (South Kensington) / 020 7839 9060 (King Street); www.christies.com
Rachel hiddeRley, Christie’s International specialist and Director of 20th Century British art, shares her top tips on collecting British art
Left to right L.S. Lowry
Going to the Match20th Century British & Irish
Art Evening Sale, 23 May Estimate: £500,000-800,000
Sir Stanley Spencer R.A. (1891-1959)
The Bridle Path, Cookham
20th Century British & Irish Art Evening Sale, 23 May
Estimate: £400,000-600,000
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SYMBOLS OF POWER:
The Crown Jewels
The Duke of Newcastle spoke these words of advice to Charles
II before his coronation: “Ceremony though it is nothing in itself, yet
it doth everything – for what is a king, more than a subject, but for
ceremony, and order, when that fails him he is ruined... therefore...
when you appear, to show yourself gloriously, to your people...”
from 29 March, the Crown Jewels will be displayed at the
Tower of London in a glorious new exhibition. featuring evocative
graphics, music and film archives, the highlight will surely be
newly-restored footage of Queen elizabeth II’s own coronation.
Visitors will discover the importance of the Crown Jewels to the
British Monarchy and their historic association with the coronations
of english kings and queens over the centuries.
Among the ‘Regalia’ on display will be the St. edwards’
crown. Made of gold and decorated with precious and semi-
precious stones, including sapphires, tourmalines, amethysts,
topazes and citrines, it was last worn by Queen elizabeth II on 2
June 1953 during her coronation. other astonishing pieces include
the world-famous Imperial State Crown, housing 868 diamonds,
one of which is the famous Cullinan II diamond, and the Crown of
the Queen Mother, featuring the magnificent 105-carat koh-i-Noor
diamond, as well as the royal sceptres, swords, orbs, rings, bracelets,
and ceremonial robes.
www.hrp.org.uk/toweroflondon
Priceless emblems of the British monarchy, the Crown Jewels are on show in a spectacular new display celebrating the Diamond Jubilee
No fewer than four exceptional mechanisms enhance the precision of the RICHARD
LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite”: the tiny fusée-and-chain transmission,
the delicate tourbillon, the ultra-thin Lange balance spring, and – not least –
the patented stop-seconds device for the tourbillon which makes it possible to
set the watch with one-second accuracy in the first place. Never before has an
A. Lange & Söhne watch been endowed with so many complications that
simultaneously enhance its rate accuracy, settability, and readability. And so,
this remarkable timepiece truly deserves the honorary attribute “Pour le Mérite”.
We prefer not to be measured by dimensions.Unless it’s a new dimension of accuracy.
Arije 165, Sloane Street London • George Pragnell 5 and 6, Wood Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
Hamilton & Inches 87, George Street, Edinburgh • Harrods 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London
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For treasured timepieces, horological heirlooms and modern masterpieces, watch this space...
watchesWorld of
One tO watch
with its numerous innovative watchmaking features, the
Yacht-Master II model is the epitome of Rolex’s creative force and technology
Yacht Master II, £16,770, Rolex Available at Harrods
Every month, we choose our favourite watch from the newest models. April’s watch of the month comes courtesy of Rolex
Switzerland may be the undisputed home of the fine
watchmaking industry but we’d like to pay homage to
a brand whose roots lie a little closer to home. Inspired
by the endeavours of the London clockmaker George
Graham, a man responsible for the master clock at
Greenwich Royal Observatory which defined time for
most of the 18th century, Graham-London has been
flying the flag for modern British watchmaking since it
regrouped in 1995.
Fitting for a firm whose namesake gave us the
chronograph, dead-beat cylinder escapement and the
mercury pendulum, Graham-London’s Swordfish Booster
Iris (as pictured below) is as much an engineering
masterpiece as a product to tell the time. With a steel
case formed through plasma reactions in a vacuum,
and a nanometre-scale coating developed exclusively for
Graham, the watch’s mesmerising surface refracts light to
change colour at every angle.
home-grown talent
expert Opinion
Robin Swithinbank, editor of Calibre watch magazine, talks about
the state of the british watch industry
what have been the biggest changes in the industry in the last 20 years?
The watch industry has enjoyed a
period of unprecedented growth, but
the British have been relatively slow
to pick up on it. We’re starting to see
signs that the illustrious history of
British watchmaking may yet enjoy a
21st century revival, with a number
of promising new brands popping up.
There’s great kudos all over the world
in being a British luxury brand, so
native watch companies have a great
platform on which to build. Expect to
see the word ‘London’ appearing on
more watch dials in the future.
who are currently the most important brands in british watchmaking?
For high-end watchmaking, the
name Roger Smith is respected and
revered by collectors all over the
world. Smith was mentored by the
brilliant late George Daniels and plies
his trade from an atelier on the Isle
of Man. He produces fewer than
30 pieces a year, some unique and
made to order, hand-crafting every
part and creating watches that are as
horologically pure as anything made
anywhere else in the industry.
which british brand do you tip for imminent success?
Schofield. Founder Giles Ellis only
launched his first watch at SalonQP
last November but he generated the
kind of buzz big brands set aside
Olympic-sized budgets to achieve.
Ellis is a quality obsessive and his
2011 allocation of watches sold out
in a flash. Baited breath for what
he’ll do this year and beyond.
a truly
affair
EnglishAnnAbel HArrison meets Nick English, one half of the dynamic English brother pairing and
co-founder of British watch brand Bremont
ThE ENgiNE purrs, revs and roars into action
and before i know it, i’m soaring through the air, 1,000
feet above the English countryside (Epping Forest and
Chelmsford, to be exact). i’m not in a Boeing 747 or an
Airbus 380, though – my preferred, and standard, method
of airborne travel but one passenger of two in a tiny, toy
plane which is, i am told, an rV4. initial trepidation at
travelling in what, quite frankly, has less interior space
than a Mini is swiftly overtaken with the thrill of feeling like
a character in Top Gun (although more like goose than
Maverick). The pilot expertly steers us to the optimum
cruising height and asks me, casually, over the headset if
i’d like to drive for a bit. After a moment’s hesitation, i take
over control and experience the sheer joy of feeling the
plane dip and tilt exactly as i command, before the pilot
resumes control to flip us over into a few, 360º barrel rolls.
This is but a glimpse into the life of a Bremont
brother – Nick, this time round (although i had met the
equally charming giles at salonQp in November). i’d
like to say that i was composed enough to conduct my
interview with Nick whilst airborne but unfortunately the
noise was prohibitive and instead we chatted in the cosy
squadron at North Weald Airfield.
From their names to their demeanour, via their
watch brand and personal passions, the English brothers
are British through and through. Bremont has a story to
tell too, and a surprisingly young one at that; its watches
are gracing the manly, homegrown wrists of hugh Laurie,
Liam Neeson and Orlando Bloom, just ten years after
the company’s journey began, and five years after their
watches were actually being sold. Nick explains that from
the offset the brothers wanted to make beautifully
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crafted and engineered pilots’ watches of such a high
quality that “you could not find a better made watch in
that [£3,000 - 4,000] price range.”
A love of flying, watches and all things mechanical
has been in the English blood for generations, inherited
by Nick and Giles from their late father Euan, who died in
1995 when the vintage aircraft he was flying crashed. Nick
deems this “the tipping point in life, when you have to think
about what you really want to do.” This tragic accident was
followed by Nick and Giles crash-
landing on French soil because of
a rough-running engine and bad
weather. In a serendipitous turn
of events, the farmer who offered
them refuge from the authorities
and a bed for the night was a
retired pilot and gifted engineer,
surrounded in his farm by old wall
clocks in various states of restoration.
The farmer’s name was Antoine Bremont and
although the company’s name is French in origin,
Bremont retains a proudly British backbone. “There’s
this truly incredible history of British watchmaking”, Nick
says, with characteristic English enthusiasm, “and for
people to understand and appreciate what you’re doing
is fantastic, so although people like to play it down, it’s
always nice to receive awards.” Those in question were
from Walpole, the prestigious protector and promoter
of the British luxury industry, which saw potential and
named Bremont a Brand of Tomorrow in 2007 and, the
following year, Best Emerging British Luxury Brand.
Their customers since these accolades were
bestowed have turned out to be, by and large, people
who recognise the effort and passion that goes into
watch-making and who have an interest in well-
engineered products.
Is there a stereotypical Bremont owner? “What’s
interesting,” says Nick, “is that it’s not all about money. A
lot of our guys work in The City in high paid jobs and they
will save up and buy one of our watches.” With a love of
mechanical watches, often Bremont won’t be their first
horological purchase; they may have been given a TAG
or Omega when younger but since, “they have done their
research and want to wear something that’s different, that
separates them from the rest of the pack.”
The purchase may well
also become an investment; Nick
tells me that some of his watches
that sold for £6,500 three years
ago are now going for as much
as £10,000 and that in 2012,
the brand will produce only
3,000 timepieces, making them
yet more sought after. “We’re
not a flashy brand, not showy. It’s for people who like the
understated feeling of having something special on their
wrist. I think the car equivalent would be more Maserati
than Ferrari.”
The English brothers are as serious as they are
jovial and when I ask next what the biggest challenge
has been to date, Nick replies, straight-faced, “working
with my brother.” Cracking into a smile, he adds
mischievously, “I won’t go through the list of ideas I’ve
come up with because it’ll put him to shame”. He then
answers honestly that “we’re very diplomatic and both
involved with all the big decisions.” Challenges have
come in the form of the technical – “in terms of procuring
parts of this industry, especially when you’re doing a
lot yourself and you have lots of suppliers” – and the
financial; “the competition is spending a huge amount of
money on marketing but we are a smaller brand, without
a Richemont behind us.”
“There is this truly incredible history of British watchmaking”
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This is where unofficial ambassadors are worth
their weight in gold. On the extreme sport side of things,
Bremont works very closely with world-record climber
Jake Meyer, Olympic skier Graham Bell, world-champion
free diver Sara Campbell, polar explorer Ben Saunders
and adventurer Bear Grylls. “There’s a great synergy and
we appeal to those kind of guys, who show that you can
use one of our watches in [extreme] conditions and it still
works.” Charlie Boorman “batters them around because
he’s always falling off a motorbike” but, testament to their
endurance, he hasn’t managed to destroy one (yet).
For those who aren’t fortunate, or mad, enough to
spend most of their waking hours completing death-
defying or record-breaking feats, a Bremont watch is still
suitable wristwear. “We wanted to produce watches which
you could wear to the boardroom but also go off and do
amazing stuff at the weekend – windsurfing, hiking up
Everest, skydiving, whatever you want.” Indeed.
For Nick and Giles, “whatever you want” seems
to be the ethos they live by, revolving around aviation,
engineering, time-keeping and family heritage. My
afternoon at the airfield ends with a smile and a wave
from Nick as he hops into his plane to ‘drive’ back to the
office in Henley. What a commute. I have no doubt that
Euan English and Antoine Bremont would be immensely
proud of the Bremont brand and of the English brothers,
and that their part in the legacy is only just beginning.
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1 Bank lid-over attaché case, £2,166, Ettinger (available in Harrods and Harvey Nichols) 2 Croco travel pass holder, £84, Ettinger (as before)
3 Mississippi croc golf ball tube, £75, Daines and Hathaway (www.dainesandhathaway.com) 4 Classic braces, £45, Budd Shirt Makers (3 Piccadilly
Arcade) 5 Mississippi croc golf accessory wallet, £43, Daines and Hathaway (as before) 6 18-carat rose-gold Parliament watch, from a selection, Dent
London (www.dentlondon.com) 7 Bladon black 48 hour bag, £1,400, Dunhill (www.dunhill.com) 8 Silverstone Tourbillograph Gold, £25,000, Graham
London (available at Harrods) 9 Renaissance watch, from a selection, Speake-Marin (www.speake-marin.com) 10 Cosmograph Daytona, £19,670, Rolex
(available at Harrods and Watches of Switzerland) 11 Classic umbrellas, £125 each, Budd Shirt Makers (as before)
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Defined by sophistication and timelessness, it’s no wonder that the demand for British brands, like London-founded Rolex, has defied the recession
Brigade
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with pavé ruby rondell, £13,750www.theofennell.com
Expert Opinion Rebecca Hawkins
Head of Design at boodles
it is difficult to pick a favourite gemstone. I am most attracted
to blues, such as tanzanite, star
sapphires and aquamarines. My
favourite would have to be Paraiba
tourmaline, the colour of a clear pool
of water on a perfect summer’s day.
if i could choose anything from the boodles’ inventory? It would be the
Firebird bracelet.
My designs are inspired by a variety of things: textiles and patterns,
illustration and photography, poetry
and, of course, nature. The less
tangible and unstructured elements of
nature, such as water, are reoccurring
themes. Elegance and balance are the
most important factors, whether the
design is a minimal daytime piece or
an elaborate, dramatic one off design.
boodles prides itself on being a transparent company. It is important
that all our diamonds are purchased
from legitimate sources and not
involved in funding conflict in any way.
we’re planning an exciting new
collection for May 2012. It will have
an exotic feel with an eclectic mix of
motifs and influences. It incorporates
fresh and unusual colour combinations
as well as an interesting conceptual
thread linking the individual designs.
www.boodles.com
Cutting EdgEHaving captivated the world with his jewellery collections for more than
25 years, Theo Fennell continues to excite customers with his quirky wit
and original conceptions, as shown through his latest collection
Jouster is made with a subtle mosaic of pavé-set stones that hint at the signs and shapes of
antiquity but the brilliance of its colours and the liquid designs give the pieces an extraordinarily
contemporary look. Again, theo Fennell has combined the bold and the subtle, the old and the
new, to make works of art you can wear.
the Art of diamondsComprising eight unique pieces, with prices starting at £100,000, Danger is
the exciting new collection by British designer Jack Du Rose. Du Rose came
to London with the single-minded purpose of being commissioned by Stephen
Webster, a dream which then became reality. Subsequently, he received
a mystery call requesting him to design the master pattern for a life-size
reproduction of a platinum and diamond-encrusted human skull. He worked
100-hour weeks for three months to complete the challenge and it wasn’t until he
had finished that he discovered Damien Hirst had commissioned the £64 million
work. Du Rose considers his works to be as much artwork as they are jewellery;
each piece comes with its own bell jar and ebony display case, which locks with a
gold and diamond scorpion-shaped key.
Jack Du Rose Collection, available by appointment only, 020 7566 5870
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Jewels, gems, pearls and diamonds; the essential components of any lady’s jewellery collection
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Jewels
GarrardThere is no need for an introduction
to the royal jeweller. Despite its
traditional heritage and status as
creators of the Crown Jewels, the British
jewellery house’s forward-thinking approach
to its branding is emphasised through its
innovative creative director Stephen Webster.
This magnificent ‘Fire of London’ couture
necklace, created by Webster for Garrard, is
one of Garrard’s most iconic pieces, worn by
British fashion icon Kate Moss in 2009.
Fire of London couture necklace in white-gold
and diamonds, only available to order
Georgina Chapman for Garrard feather silver
diamonds and blackened silver earrings, £1,950
Star and Garter ring from the Grace collection, £5,500
All Garrard, www.garrard.com
BoodlesAlthough unable to compete with Garrard for the title of world’s oldest jeweller,
the family-owned company follows closely behind with a 200-year-old legacy,
making it one of the most established of British jewellery brands. Embodying
Boodles’ ethos of producing classic and elegant pieces, the
Tanzanite and Vintage collections are truly exquisite,
revealing the extent of head of design Rebecca
Hawkins’ love of all things blue and sparkling.
Princess-cut Tanzanite shimmer ring in
platinum with 12 brilliant cut diamonds
suspended from a diamond set bezel, £52,000
Tanzanite Milky Way necklace, from a selection
Vintage heart-shaped sapphire and diamond
earrings, £35,000
All Boodles, www.boodles.com
in our crown
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Britain’s stamp on the jewellery world is elegantly eclectic; our thriving industry champions renowned stalwarts such as Garrard and Boodles, ‘diamond geezer’ Stephen Webster, and Solange Azagury-Partridge and Shaun Leane, two of the most exciting
new designers on the scene. OLIVIA SHARPE reports
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Shaun LeaneLike any soon-to-be top designer, Shaun Leane began his career working
alongside revered figures such as the late Alexander McQueen, creating
provocative and iconic catwalk jewellery. Inspired by this high-profile
collaboration, Leane set out to create his own
masterpieces; launching his eponymous collection
in 1999. He successfully created a new genre of
jewellery with his award-winning collections,
merging poetry, history and sentiment with a
sense of eternity and preciousness. The darkly
romantic Blackthorn collection marks this fusion.
Silver cluster ring with black pearl and black
spinel, £325, large silver thorn pendant with black
spinel leaves and black pearl cluster, £445
Both Shaun Leane, www.shaunleane.co.uk
Solange Azagury-PartridgeIt comes as no surprise that Solange began
her infamous journey to jewellery stardom
from a small boutique in the heart of Notting
Hill. Here, in the ideal creative environment,
Solange led the way forward with unique
and quirky designs, each exemplifying
her playful imagination and fantastical
individualism. Notably, she was handpicked
by Tom Ford to be creative director of
Boucheron from 2001 to 2004.
Diamond Hotlips 18-carat blackened white-gold and
diamonds, £15,000, Mathemagical bracelet in 18-carat white-gold
and diamonds, £140,000, Mish mash ring in18-carat blackened
white gold diamonds and sapphires, £25,600
All Solange Azagury-Partridge, www.solange.co.uk
Stephen WebsterMadonna, Sir Elton John, Kate Moss… these are just a handful
of famous names who have fallen head over heels for Stephen
Webster’s iconic designs, making him one of the most influential
British jewellery designers of the Noughties. The underworld of
the sinister intent of femme fatales has set the overall tone of his
‘Murder She Wrote’ glam-rock collection, every piece concealing
a deep and deadly secret; the Black diamond crucifix earrings
reveal dagger-sharp pointed ends.
Alchemy in the UK signet ring set in black rhodium-plated
sterling silver with Union Jack design, £225
Murder She Wrote chandelier couture earrings set in 18-carat
white gold with blue sapphires and white diamonds, £13,550
Both Stephen Webster, www.stephenwebster.com
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Imperial Collection Vodka in Sapphire, £2600, Signature Lifestyle
Collection & Ladoga, Browns, South Molton Street, W1K 5RD
www.brownsfashion.com
2. stud muFFinRock chic glamour in bold red and gold
Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC Clutch, £195, Austique
40 New Cavendish Street, W16 8UD
www.austique.co.uk
3. image heavyPack a serious style punch with this eye-catching camera
Diana F+ Gold Edition Camera, £99, Lomography
www.lomographylondon.co.uk
4. heaven scentDelight and inspire in a cloud of decadent fragrance
Oscar de La Renta Live in Love, £66, Harrods
www.harrods.com
5. coLLar me BeautiFuLStatement neckwear for the fashion forward
Crystal Tassel Collar Necklace, £750, Kabiri
37 Marylebone High Street, W1U 4QE
www.kabiri.co.uk
Our top luxury products this month are gloriously regal and serve as worthy gift inspiration, should you wish to commemorate all things British.
The Akong necklace, with its silk tassels and intricate beading, and the exclusive Oscar de la Renta scent are both befitting of a true lady, while the
scarlet leather clutch is the ideal accessory for a sophisticated dinner date. The gleaming, jewel-encrusted decanter is the perfect home for a night-cap and of
course, a very unique camera is required to capture the moment.
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when art meets fashion:
Flying the British Flag
The scholarship’s aim is to nurture and support creative
talent across a number of design disciplines, including fashion,
photography and textiles. Bailey, Burberry’s chief creative officer,
graduated from the royal college of art in 1994, after receiving a
scholarship from a fund set up by the family of the late designer
Bill Gibb, and in 2003 he received an honorary rca Fellowship.
The royal college of art is the world’s only wholly postgraduate
university of art and design, offering degrees in the disciplines
of fine art, applied art, design, communications and humanities.
Notable rca alumni include David hockney, sir ridley scott,
Tracey emin and sir James Dyson.
Dr paul Thompson, rector of the royal college of art is
“privileged to have [Bailey’s] knowledge, insight and experience”
and “delighted that through the Burberry Design scholarships,
the royal college of art will continue to produce some of the most
outstanding creative talent in partnership with one of Britain’s most
successful and dynamic global companies... Burberry is a highly
successful company, driven by innovation; it provides the perfect
source of inspiration for any design or art student.”
Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, SW7 2EU
020 7590 4444; www.rca.ac.uk
The royal college of art announces the Burberry Design scholarship, marking its 175th anniversary and a decade at Burberry for christopher Bailey
I belIeve that heritage, quality, craftsmanship,
creativity and innovation remain at the absolute heart of
british luxury. british luxury brands also have a certain
quirkiness and wit, giving them a unique personality that
makes them stand out from their european counterparts.
We changed our mission statement in 2005 from
‘promoting british excellence’ to ‘promoting british
luxury’ because Walpole was growing rapidly and the
membership needs were getting more diverse. For
example, what would british Petroleum and Jimmy Choo
have in common in terms of their agenda and needs?
the british luxury industry was growing in strength and
it was felt that, by focusing on luxury, we would be able
to truly fulfil the needs of the members and support this
growing and vital industry.
One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced as CeO of
Walpole has been the turbulent economic climate of the
last few years. 2009 challenged even the most positive
amongst us, and 2010 was unsettling as developed
economies faced budget deficits, public spending cuts,
unemployment and increased taxation. the economic
climate over the past 12 months has, of course, been
unsettling for the luxury goods industry; however what
has been astonishing is the growth that some of our
british brands have reported. Mulberry, for example,
has expanded its factory capacity and reported a
surge in profits, as did burberry. I don’t think anyone
knew quite how resilient british luxury brands would
be during a recession. that said, our membership
includes some of the nation’s oldest, finest and most
loved businesses, many of whom have historically
proved resilient; we have survived world wars, industrial
revolutions and recessions.
One aspect that has been surprising, and
somewhat alarming though, has been the lack
of understanding and recognition from governments for
our industry. through our political engagement work
on topics such as selective distribution agreements
and competition law, we have been amazed how little
the british luxury industry is really recognised for both
our economic and creative value; and the fact is that
it is important to the economy, employment, creativity,
innovation, to britain’s international reputation and to
tourism. We work closely with our French and Italian
counterparts, Comité Colbert and altagamma, and it is
very apparent that they really value and support their
luxury goods industries, something that Walpole is trying
to achieve here in the UK.
Finer Things Julia Carrick, CeO of Walpole and former editor and founder of the Ft’s
How to Spend It, speaks to AnnAbel HArrison about what epitomises the specific and unique aspects of luxury from our fair isle
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What has become clear recently is that there is a
core luxury customer, who has money to spend and is
looking for unique, quality products which are going to
last. That is what Britain does very well. We are fortunate
to have a global appeal, with Asia in particular seeming to
have an insatiable appetite for all things British and that
is partly due to our history and traditions as well as our
reputation for design.
I don’t think that the inherent qualities of British
luxury have changed. These strong values have been the
backbone of our industry and ensured its sustainability
and success. What is so key to our industry is that
it balances both tradition and modernity. We have
businesses that are steeped in heritage with incredibly
skilled craftsmen, who ensure the meaning of ‘Made in
Britain’ retains its value. This is kept fresh with visionary
creativity and internationally respected innovation, that
is itself inherent in our culture. The combination of these
factors is very appealing to consumers. It is about owning
something genuine, unique and which has a story.
This year will be the second year running that the
eyes of the world are on the UK and in particular London.
Last year’s Royal Wedding really brought out something
special, not just in the capital, but across the country and
beyond. We had something to celebrate and we really
waved the flag for Great Britain in a way that only we can.
London is gearing up to take the spotlight again and I hope
the atmosphere is just as electric. It is an opportunity to
show the world our unique identity and national spirit -
how we like to do things. The opportunity is there; there
will be hundreds of thousands of people coming to us
and watching us, who will all want to own a little piece of
Britishness and all it encompasses.
Britishness evokes a sense of tradition, about doing
things properly. At some point over the last decade, this
became unfashionable. The understanding of ‘British’
has always been the same and is deep-rooted in our
heritage and culture - but we had a crisis of confidence.
We lost our way in what and who we are. The last few
years have seen luxury brands embrace every part of
what it means to be British. What binds and distinguishes
British people from the rest of the world is a wide
spectrum of conservatism, eccentricity, quirkiness, wit,
intelligence and, most importantly, our history and wealth
of culture. What it means for luxury brands is something
entirely unique to celebrate, innovate and demonstrate
through their designs and products.
The British luxury industry has a strong legacy in
supporting emerging companies and individuals, and
I was lucky enough to have this kind of support early
on in my career. Our current chairman of Walpole, Sir
David Bell, was former chairman of the FT, and, while
he did not necessarily mentor me, he believed in me,
gave me the right guidance, the opportunity and helped
me build the confidence in myself that I could really
achieve things. In turn, we have played an active role
in fostering this mentoring spirit, nurturing the creative
and entrepreneurial talent of the future through our
two mentoring programmes – Brands of Tomorrow and
Crafted. Through these two programmes, Walpole has
now mentored nearly 50 individuals and businesses.
www.thewalpole.co.uk
Julia CarriCk & Walpole
No one knows the luxury industry quite like Julia Carrick. She founded the Financial Times’ hugely successful How To Spend It magazine and, since
2000, has continued to further the interests of the British luxury industry as Ceo of Walpole. under her leadership, membership has quadrupled and
now includes more than 160 of Britain’s most prestigious brands and cultural institutions, as the
largest membership organisation representing luxury businesses in europe.
Walpole takes its name from the statesman Sir robert Walpole (1676–1745), a highly regarded commercial minister, famous for his energetic
promotion of overseas trade. He was also a great patron of the arts and contributed to a golden age of craftsmanship and manufacturing. From
large to small, all members uphold and promote the core values of Walpole, which include quality, style, design, excellence, craftsmanship, creativity,
sustainability, service and innovation.
Below, left to right /Charbonnel et Walker chocolates; Ettinger briefcases; Links of London silver charm; navy Burberry coat
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brItISH FASHION tAkeS Centre Stage
In tribute to London’s phenomenal fashion scene, AnnAbel HArrison takes a closer look at four of Britain’s top fashion houses and their dynamic designers
“People constantly make the mistake of comparing London with New York, Milan and Paris and
that's not what it's about. London has its own fashion identity. You come here to find the next
Alexander McQueen or John Galliano.” If there is one woman in the fashion industry with whom
it is impossible to argue, it is the indomitable Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue.
Last year London officially overtook New York* and cemented its status as the fashion capital of
the world.
And Anna Wintour is right. London has made its own indelible, unique stamp on the global
fashion industry, as exemplified by style icons across the decades, from the peerless Audrey
Hepburn to young Brit pioneer Emma Watson via the much-imitated Twiggy and Princess Diana.
Two Kates have flown the British fashion flag on the global stage, in very different ways but with
equally profound effects; the well-dressed, well-spoken Duchess of Cambridge has championed
British designers and a classic, modest style while the effortlessly chic, cutting-edge cool Kate
Moss has been single-handedly responsible for starting numerous trends.
While there are dozens of British brands worthy of our praise, we have chosen four that have
enjoyed particular success in recent months: Mulberry, loved for its iconic Alexa and Bayswater
bags and for bringing country chic to city lifestyles; Vivienne Westwood, the eccentric, colourful
doyenne of punk, pirate and Anglomania fashion; Jenny Packham, propelled to worldwide
recognition after being singled out as a favourite brand of Catherine Middleton; and Amanda
Wakeley, who has dressed women of all ages in daytime ‘luxe sportif’ and evening ‘contemporary
glamour’ for more than two decades.
* According to a study by Global Language Monitor
Mulberry est. 1971
Jenny PackhaM est. 1988
ViVienne WestWood est. 1971
aManda Wakeley est. 1990
BAGS OF STYLEInspired by the cool of the city and crafts of the countryside, Mulberry was established in 1971 and
the brand has since carved a niche for itself as an idiosyncratically British luxury label. Roger Saul set
up the company in Somerset with £500 he inherited on his 21st birthday and it went from strength
to strength for three decades. A boardroom coup in 2002, when Saul was ousted, marks the tipping
point; Mulberry began to shift from respected, small-scale company to fashion phenomenon.
And this phenomenon is all about the bags. Over the past decade, the name Mulberry has
become almost inseparable from fashion week front row laps and outfit descriptions of the hoards
of women toting its handbags; from young professionals to A-listers and leggy teens to stylish
yummy mummies, there seems to be no typical Mulberry bag owner. Everyone wants one. A catwalk
collaboration with Luella Bartley produced the Gisele bag, named after the Brazilian supermodel,
was a commercial hit, which gave rise to the cult-status Bayswater and iconic satchel-style Alexa
bags. The newest must-have? The Del Rey, named after New York singer Lana Del Rey.
The Oscar-equivalent stamp of fashion approval for Mulberry came
with victory as Designer Brand of the Year at 2010’s British Fashion Awards,
beating industry favourites Burberry and Victoria Beckham. Although designer
handbags have historically been of Italian or French heritage, Mulberry is
quintessentially English, through and through, right down to the practicality
of including a shoulder strap with every bag, no matter how small, and the
English factory for craftsmanship.
In July last year, analysts reported that Mulberry Group Plc was the
world’s best-performing fashion retail stock over the past year and its sales
may keep gaining, driven by overseas growth. By the end of 2011, Mulberry
had more overseas stores than it does in the UK. Make no mistake: this is a
brand that’s here to stay.
Mulberry, 171-175 Brompton Road, SW3 1NF, 020 7838 1411
ANGLO, PUNK AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLLIf Kate Moss is the Queen and Kate Middleton the Princess, then Vivienne Westwood is the brilliant,
ground-breaking Godmother of British fashion. It’s hard to imagine a London fashion scene without the
eccentric, fiery-haired Dame stalking down the catwalk, dwarfed by six foot supermodels decked out in
her creations. It all began in 1971 when Westwood and her partner Malcolm McLaren rebelled against the
enduring 60s hippie trend. Interested in music and memorabilia, biker boots and leather, they opened a
shop at 430 Kings Road named Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Die, branded with a skull and crossbones.
Their provocative t-shirts, ‘rubberwear for the office’ slogan and DIY straps and zips aesthetic led to the
media labelling the look ‘Punk Rock’. The Pirate Collection came next, marking Westwood and McLaren’s
first catwalk show in 1981, followed by the ‘Pagan Years’, tweedy collections that parodied the upper class.
The Pirates and Punk phases are testament to Westwood’s ability to kick-start trends that would
earn places in history. Today, the pirate flag is still flying high thanks to high profile designers (Jean Paul
Gaultier and Alexander McQueen, to name two) and the global success of Pirates of the Caribbean
franchise. Punk lives on in Balmain’s studded, leathery glory, emblazoned across Henry Holland’s
t-shirts and through girls like Alice Dellal, who dresses as though she’s stepped out of the 80s.
Anglomania is a central thread of the brand’s success because Dame Vivienne firmly believes
that fashion is a combination and exchange of ideas between France and England; “On the English
side we have tailoring and an easy charm, on the French side that solidity of design and proportion
that comes from never being satisfied because something can always be done to make it better, more
refined.” We salute the Dame for her outstanding contributions to fashion.
Vivienne Westwood, Worlds End, 430 King’s Road, SW10 OLJ, 020 7352 6551
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GROWN-UP GLAMOURAmanda Wakeley’s signature label was launched in 1990 and in just two decades her name
has become synonymous with style, luxury and understated, grown-up glamour. Amanda began
designing clothes based on her own passion to create “utterly beautiful clothes that women love to
wear” and what we particularly love about Amanda’s collections, especially in a city where eclectic
style and ageless dressing is encouraged rather than shunned, is this ethos: “The Amanda
Wakeley woman has an attitude to dressing rather than being a specific age... She wears the
clothes because they are appropriate for her lifestyle and are body-enhancing, yet comfortable,
sexy but not overt”.
This is exemplified by the fact that the brand’s famous fans span not only decades, from
Kate Winslet to Helen Mirren, but also continents; Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Scarlett
Johansson have elected to sweep down red carpets in Wakeley creations. These have also been
the choice for many members of Royal families, most notably the late Princess of Wales, who
chose a bottle-green Amanda Wakeley trouser suit to announce her retirement from public life in
1993, and Queen Rania of Jordan.
Amanda was recognised for her services to the fashion industry in February 2010 with an
OBE, after having bought back her company in 2009 and having made a triumphant, critically
acclaimed return to London Fashion Week. She has nothing but praise for the British fashion
industry – “I love the individuality of British style – it generally has a sense of humour and there
is no need to conform” – and since 1996 has co-chaired the committee for the Fashion Targets
Breast Cancer Appeal, which has raised more than £10 million to date. Amanda declares, though,
that “there is still so much to achieve”; we have no doubt that she will.
Amanda Wakeley Flagship, 175-177 Fulham Road, SW3 6JW, 020 7352 7143
FIT FOR A PRINCESSThe name Jenny Packham has been making significant waves of late, both in London and across
the pond in sister fashion capital New York, following a dazzling A/W12 fashion week show. Although
Jenny, a graduate of the prestigious Central St Martins School of Art, launched her first collection in
1988, it is only in recent years that she has enjoyed widespread and much deserved critical acclaim.
Known for its exquisite evening dresses and intricate bridal gowns, the brand has benefitted
hugely from ‘the Kate effect’ since the Duchess of Cambridge pledged her allegiance to the British
brand. Catherine wore several Jenny Packham dresses during her tour of Canada and LA in
July last year, looking picture perfect on one occasion in canary yellow and on another in a silver
and marble grey De Gournay hand-painted silk dress. This boosted international popularity, with
Hollywood clients including Angelina Jolie and Kate Winslet, as well as bringing a multitude of
awards for Hollywood Style Designer of the Year, International Couture Bridal Designer of the Year
2007 and British Bridal Dress Designer of the Year 2008 and 2011.
What essential items must every British’s woman’s wardrobe contain? Jenny’s reply was this:
“Something glamorous that sparkles and shimmers and hits the floor (perhaps a Jenny Packham),
waiting for its moment to team up with killer heels (ideally Louboutins) and your favourite scent;
Une Rose by Frederic Malle.” One of Jenny’s evening gowns is at the top of our wardrobe wish list.
Do we need it? Maybe not. But is it essential? Definitely.
Jenny Packham – Ready To Wear Boutique, 3A Carlos Place, Mount Street, W1K, 020 7493 6295
Jenny Packham – Bridal Boutique, 75 Elizabeth Street, SW1, 020 7730 2264
Jenny Packham – Accessories Boudoir, 34 Elizabeth Street, SW1W, 020 7730 4883
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Flower PowerAs flowers begin to bloom in
Britain’s gardens and parks,
floral patterns took on a life
of their own on this year’s
runways with printed perennials,
beaded blossoms and applique
blooms from the likes of
Matthew Williamson, Chloe and
Temperley London.
From SomewhereWith fans including Livia Firth, From Somewhere
is the environmentally-friendly fashion brand, as
featured in Vogue, which everyone wants to be
wearing. Long gone are tragic straw espadrilles
descended from the hippy era. Instead, expect
contemporary and unique designs, each
individually cut from reclaimed fabrics including
knitwear, cashmere, silks and tweeds.
Based in Portobello, an area with a history
of endorsing individual style, the boutique is run
by Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci, founders
of the British Fashion Council Estethica at
London Fashion Week. Their priority is to tackle
the fashion industry’s waste, whilst still providing
stylish, high end women’s clothing.
341 Portobello Road, W10 5SA
020 8960 9995
www.fromsomewhere.co.uk
A Hat for all SeasonsIn the lead-up to Britain’s much-anticipated
summer social calendar, the luxurious Milestone
Hotel is offering an exclusive opportunity for
guests to pair one of Louis Mariette’s headpieces
with their outfits. Guests can choose from his
latest S/S Ready to Wear Collection and the
milliner will be on hand to ensure you achieve the
ultimate in sophistication and style.
Mariette’s creations have been worn by
an eclectic and prolific
clientele including Jerry
Hall, Joan Collins
and Kate Moss. He
was most notably
commissioned by
Harrods to design
one of his most
spectacular
creations to
date, the Chapeau
d’Amour, worth £1.5
million and made from
a rare weave of platinum
fabric studded with diamonds.
54-58 Michael Road, SW6 2EF
020 7730 3050
www.louismariette.com
A Celebration of British DesignAmongst the list of architects, interior designers and graphic designers,
fashion stands out as the category in the Design of the Year awards
which most embodies the beautiful and avant-garde in British design,
with nominees including Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood
and Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. Vivienne Westwood has
unceasingly challenged rules to create iconic pieces of art. Although
occasionally ridiculed by the fashion world for her wacky creations, the
inventor of 70s punk has never let this faze her, continuing to use her
collections as outlets for her creativity. The nominated A/W11 Ethical
Fashion Africa Collection encapsulates Westwood’s belief that fashion
can transcend aesthetics and functionality to become a cultural and
political expression.
8 February – 4 July 2012
www.designsoftheyear.com
Her S T Y L E By OLIVIA SHARPE
Photography: Will Whipple
Left / Rosine printed silk jumpsuit £1,950, Temperley London2-10 Colville Mews, W11 Above / Kyoto printed silk-chiffon wrap dress, £995, Matthew Williamson www.NET-A-PORTER.com
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Making a Splash Two years ago it was Vilebrequin; last year it
was Orlebar Brown; this summer we’re certain
it will be Love Brand & Co. providing the swim
shorts in which to be seen. The brainchild of
London designer Oliver Tomalin, the company’s
Trunks for Trunks range is committed to the
plight of the endangered Asian elephant by
helping to raise money for Elephant Family,
a charity dedicated to saving the iconic,
endangered animal.
The loosely tailored S/S12 collection has
a classic European cut (above the knee) and
comes in a selection of eight block colours, two
stripes and five limited edition prints. Expect to
see the beaches of Ibiza, Barts and the South
of France awash with the Elephant logo.
Love Brand & Co.’s Trunks for Trunks are
available online from www.lovebrand.com and
at Selfridges, priced at £128
His By RICHARD BROWN
S T Y L E
Business Class It may be finished with Italian-made hardware and feature Swiss made
zips, but this handmade cabin bag is the latest creation from a brand
as British as Yorkshire puddings and afternoon tea. Aspinal’s Revival
Roller Cabin Bag is crafted from supple pebble-textured calf leather and
accented by distinctive studs and equestrian-styled tan straps. Tailored
to comply with aeroplane cabin restrictions, the bag provides the ideal
luggage for short business trips and weekend city breaks.
The Revival Roller Cabin Bag is available at Harrods for £795
A. Sauvage’s British StyleA.Sauvage will be opening its new flagship store
at 48 Maddox Street later this month. Counting
among its ambassadors Mark Ronson, Noel
Gallagher and Dominic Cooper, the brand
has been described as “a way of life” by The
Observer and “the future of British menswear”
by The Evening Standard. Head to the store for
A. Sauvage’s trademark satin-lapelled tuxedos
and houndstooth flecked blazers.
A. Sauvage is available at Harrods
Burberry BritHe first hit the billboards four years ago when
he modelled Burberry’s S/S08 campaign.
Now, fresh from the success of The Pillars
of the Earth and My Week with Marilyn, Brit
actor Eddie Redmayne is back, fronting the
brand’s latest S/S collection. Shot in London
with model of the moment Cara Delevingne,
the playful campaign highlights the
brand’s ‘heritage in protection’
ethos, showcasing parkas
and the signature Burberry
trench coat. Burberry will
be introducing a new
image every month
throughout the season
to display the breadth
of the collection.
Burberry
2 Brompton Road
SW1X 7QN
072
PhotograPhy:
Elizabeth GibsonFashion Editor:
Charlie Moore
fromwith loveL O N D O N
Coat, £625, Paule Ka at Harrods (0845 605 1234), pink wool dress, £495, Victoria, Victoria Beckham at Selfridges, acetate sunglasses, £239, Dior Eyewear, 01423 520 303, cream leather gloves with pearl trim, £139.95, Sermonetta 020 7491 9009, patent leather vanity case, £495, Aspinal www.aspinaloflondon.com, cream silk scarf, stylist’s own
Dress, £525, Paule Ka at Harrods, as before, sunglasses, £179, Burberry at Sunglasses Hut, 0844 204 0860, satin gloves, £35,
Cornelia James, www.corneliajames.com, hat, £165, Emma Fielden, www.emmafielden.co.uk
Silk crepe dress, £1,120 Alexander McQueen at Matches, 020 7487 5400, lace head piece, £330, made to order from Piers Atkinson,
www.piersatkinson.com, lace gloves, £35, Cornelia James, as before, earrings, £100, Kenneth Jay Lane, www.atelier-mayer.com
Crepe jacket, £375, silk blouse, £240, both Red Valentino at Harvey Nichols, 020 7235 6707, silk pencil skirt, £390, Reem Juan,
www.reemjuan.com, earrings, £100, Kenneth Jay Lane, as before
Silk playsuit, £1,950, matching kimono, £325, both Temperley London 020 7229 7957, earrings, £115, Anton Heunis at Fenwicks,
020 7629 9161, ring, stylist’s own
MAke up: Amanda Wright, using Alpha H
HAir: James Langan using L’Oréal professionnel
MOdeLS: Carly at profile and dallas at MOT
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THE TREND Bronze Glow Models on the S/S12 runways at
Michael Kors, Sass & Bide and
Roland Mouret all sported golden
glows – be it glistening full body tans
or flashes of bronzer accentuated with
metallic make-up. The look is almost
universally flattering and translates
effortlessly from day to night with
a touch of shimmer. This season’s
incarnation of the trend is all about a
dewy finish to the skin, achieved with
moisturising formulations and wet-
look colour palettes. Estée Lauder’s
Bronze Goddess range has fabulous
products which fit the brief.
Limited Edition Pure Color Gelée
Powder Eyeshadow Palette, £35
Estée Lauder, www.esteelauder.co.uk
LATEST LAUNCHES Dressing Table JewelsBoth facets of this new fragrance make our beauty wish
list this month. Firstly, the bottle: a jewel-like casing in
reflection of a legendary design house in vivid tones of
aquamarine and silver. Secondly, the scent: a fresh blend
of woody and floral notes derived from pear, lime zest,
honeysuckle and amber.
Van Cleef & Arpels Aqua Oriens
£54, Harrods, www.harrods.com
The New ClassicMolton Brown is known for its luxurious body care ranges,
fuelling high aspirations for its very first anti-ageing collection
which launches with targeted crèmes for face, neck,
décolletage and hands. The aims of the ten-piece line are
simple and widely appreciated: to soften fine lines, smooth
skin tone, protect from UVA/UVB rays and enhance radiance.
Anti-Ageing Skincare Collection, from £25, Molton Brown
www.moltonbrown.co.uk
Pretty Plié InspirationsOPI channels contemporary culture with its
shades, citing influences in every sphere
from fashion to pop music. The latest tones
owe their pastel hues to the rather classical
origins of the New York City Ballet and
serve as a French manicure with a twist.
New York City Ballet Collection, £11
each, OPI, www.lenawhite.co.uk
BEAUTy ADDRESS Book
Long Hair Clinic at Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa
Those attempting to refresh an age-old hairstyle or to restore nourishment and shine to their hair
after somewhat enthusiastic styling should bookmark the Long Hair Clinic, a specific concept created
by Technical Director at Richard Ward, Mario Charalambous. The signature treatment comprises
split-end removal, using clippers to preserve optimum length, followed by the application of an
intensive conditioning treatment under heat to neutralise the effects of environmental damage.
82 Duke of York Square, Sloane Square, SW3 4LY
020 7730 1222, www.richardward.co.uk
“You can be gorgeous at 30, charming at 40 and irresistible for the rest of your life” – Coco Chanel
BEAUTyHealth &
BEAUTY
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For ThE GlitteratiGABRIELLE LANE discovers a discreet yet gorgeous luxury spa in the heart of
Knightsbridge, which attracts a very discerning clientele
In the domaIn of London’s most luxurious hotels,
the mandarin oriental hyde Park is noted for its fabulous
architecture, quintessentially British interiors and
beautiful Knightsbridge setting.
although its spa has stayed relatively under-the-
radar, that’s not to say that those in the know don’t
praise its fantastic service and facilities – and this praise
is given most deservedly. on-site there’s everything
one could need for a leisurely afternoon of pampering,
including a vitality pool, sanarium, amethyst crystal
steam room and gym, each smart and timeless upon
appearance owing to the white walls, dark woods and
accents of sky blue used throughout.
Staff members are attentive and knowledgeable,
channelling an ethos which centres on bespoke
treatments, and this is best reflected in the option of
booking time slots which can then be used for different
rituals to suit the client’s mood on the day. this flexible
service, combined with the spa’s ‘tick-every-box’
approach to high-end amenities, means a visit is an ideal
gift experience for those who don’t often make time for
this kind of luxury.
the mandarin oriental Spa also satisfies the every
whim of guests desiring east-meets-west, mind-meets-body
pampering. In fact, unique therapies and boutique style
rituals are in charming abundance: signature treatments
incorporate elements of traditional Chinese medicine
such as scent and touch (the two-therapist massages
are blissfully intensive for tired muscles) as well as native
american Indian practices, such as the use of hot stones.
there’s also just as much of a consideration here
for the modern lifestyle demands of spa guests, with a
veritable entourage of health and fitness experts available
on request, includes Pilates instructors, nutritionists and
a tai-chi practitioner.
While you can opt for customised, aromatherapy-
based facials, oriental essence massages utilising the
invigorating scents of ginger and mandarin or anti-ageing
treatments, it’s tempting to go all-out and combine body
wraps, foot rituals and everything in between as part of one
of the many incredible programmes of relaxation available.
Mandarin Oriental Spa, 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA
020 7838 9888, www.mandarinoriental.com/london
SPA SPOTLIGHT...
The English Rose Treatment
Lazing in the thermal suite
before a dip in the rippling
plunge pool, with no-one else
around, it’s easy to feel like the
most indulged of divas. this
is a feeling that never leaves
you for a second during two
hours of massage, cleansing
and skin-buffing, accompanied
by the beautifying and softly
scented qualities of warm,
drizzled rose oil – a package
which constitutes the english
Rose treatment.
there’s the relief of tired
muscles, aided by a herb-
packed poultice, a facial which
leaves skin radiant, a scalp
treatment to condition hair and
relieve stress then stretches to
tone the whole body.
It’s an experience which makes
any guest rethink previous uses
of the word indulgent.
Sanitaryware, bathroom furniture, bathtubs, shower trays, wellness products and accessories: Duravit has everything you need to make life in the bathroom a little more beautiful. More info at Duravit UK, Milton Keynes, Phone 0845 500 7787, Fax 0845 500 7786, [email protected], www.duravit.co.uk
Duravit brings the bathroom to life.
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one hundred years ago:
15 April 1912
“In a solItude of the sea / deep from human vanity,
and the Pride of life that planned her, stilly couches she...
alien they seemed to be: / no mortal eye could see
the intimate welding of their later history...
and as the smart ship grew / In stature, grace, and hue
In shadowy silent distance grew the Iceberg too.”
These words were written by Thomas Hardy in the
Convergence of the twain, capturing the harmonic tragedy that
unfolded at the peril of the North Atlantic ocean. 15 April marks the
100th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic, which struck an
iceberg a mere four days into her maiden voyage, leading to one of
the most fatal peacetime maritime disasters in history.
The largest and most luxurious ship of its time, it has since
become legendary. The passengers on board totalled 2,200
and 1,517 of those lost their lives, the ship only holding enough
lifeboats to accommodate 1,178 people. With 6,000 artefacts
recovered from the wreckage, there is no denying the mystery
and intrigue still surrounding the vessel. Most of all, the sinking
of the Titanic tells a primal tale of man challenging nature, and
losing. A newspaper at the time concluded: “The story has retained
a remarkable power... Although caused by an iceberg, it was also
man-made, the result of the state of mind-grandiose, avaricious,
and self-confident - of the British and American magnates and
engineers who conceived and built the ship.”
With the 100th anniversary of the Titanic catastrophe approaching, the infamous maritime episode is to be remembered and commemorated
“And as the smart ship grew In stature, grace, and hue
In shadowy silent distance grew the Iceberg too.”
Ghost StoryMatthew Carter goes for a drive in one of the best cars in
the world and he’s proud to say that it’s made in Britain
MOTORING
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years ago as a new, entry-level model – the way into R-R
ownership. In extended wheelbase form (introduced last
year) it’s only £230,000 – a veritable bargain alongside the
£337,000 price tag for the Phantom EWB.
It’s smaller than the Phantom, of course, but these
things are relative. At more than 5.5 metres from the Flying
Lady’s nose to the car’s back bumper, it’s still significantly
longer than a long wheelbase Merc S-Class, for example.
However, the Ghost is very different to the Phantom. Even
this stretched model – it’s 170mm longer than the standard
car, all of which has been handed over to those in the back
who now enjoy 330mm of legroom – is aimed at the owner-
driver rather than James the chauffeur.
It’s certainly caught the imagination of those with
the wherewithal to buy one. Despite the global recession,
Rolls-Royce enjoyed record sales of more than 3,500
cars in 2011, up 31 per cent on the previous year. And
of those, three in every four was a Ghost. It might be the
baby of the range, but it’s still a big, imposing car.
‘WAFtABILIty’. It’s probably not even a real word but it
sums up perfectly what it’s like to drive a Rolls-Royce,
because you don’t just drive a Rolls; you waft about in one.
this means any journey in a Rolls-Royce becomes a special
event, and surprisingly, that can create problems. I’ve been
doing this job for quite a few years now and you’d think that,
with all that experience, every report is as objective as it
can be. But the moment I slide behind the wheel of a Rolls,
things get a bit tougher. I know it’s just a car, but there’s
something very special about sitting behind that long bonnet
and seeing the Spirit of Ecstasy framing the view ahead.
I can tell it’s going to be especially difficult
today. I’m at Goodwood, home to Rolls-Royce, and
I’ve been handed the keys to a brand new Ghost EWB
(extended wheelbase). the sun is shining, the roads are
a rewarding mix of the fast and the twisty and they are
empty. Objectivity could go out of the window. Before the
start button is pushed, though, there’s time for a quick
reflection on the Ghost. It was introduced less than two
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MOTORING
The famous R-R grille stands proudly at the front,
though smaller and more curved than usual, and the
bonnet still seems long enough to land a small plane on.
Frankly, there’s an awful lot of metal to move about which
is why the Ghost has a 6.6-litre V12 engine under that
elegant nose. Not one but two turbos allow it to develop
a heady 563hp, more than 100hp over what the larger,
heavier Phantom can muster.
The result? Despite its stately looks, the Ghost flies.
Top speed might be limited to 155mph, but its 0-60mph
time of just 4.7 seconds puts it into sports car territory. If
that figure seems impressive on paper, it’s even more so
in the real world. Put your foot down and the gearbox, an
eight-speed automatic, drops a few cogs and the car, all
two-and-a-half tonnes of it, doesn’t so much waft as rocket
away. At least, I think it’s an eight-speeder: in everyday use
the gearshifts are so smooth and so slick that detecting
any change is damn near impossible.
This isn’t helped by the lack of a rev counter. R-R
clearly thinks this a device vulgar, because in its place it
has created something called a Power Reserve Gauge.
At a standstill the gauge reads 100 per cent and this
diminishes as you floor the throttle – a bit pointless, in
my opinion. What is perhaps even more remarkable is
that, driven sensibly, you ought to be able to get 20mpg
from the thing. Alongside a diesel hatchback that might
not seem very clever but for a Rolls, believe me, that’s
impressive. Mind you, if you can afford the car in the first
place, and environmental considerations aside, you won’t
be worried by its thirst. This performance, of course, is
down to BMW, owners of this most British of brands. The
V12 engine was originally developed for the 7-Series and
the car’s steel frame is also related to the BMW flagship
(not that you’d notice it, though). It’s twice the price of the
Seven, but then, it’s much more than twice the vehicle.
The engine’s performance really sums up the entire
car: it’s smooth and sophisticated yet can turn nasty (in a
good way) on demand. On the one hand – and especially
when we’re talking about the EWB version with its greater
rear legroom – it’s a genuinely relaxing way to waft about.
Yet start to use the performance and this big car shrinks
around you and really shifts.
But standing start sprints aren’t what this car is all
about. Consider the fact that it takes 20 days to hand-
build, and seven to paint and polish, and that the carpet
is thick enough to lose yourself in. Consider, too, the rear
compartment, accessed via rear-hinged ‘lounge’ doors,
which has all the luxury expected from a private jet. 9.2 inch
LCD screens are built into the back of the front seats; the
sound system has a ten channel amplifier and 16 speakers;
and the seat themselves are behind the rear pillar to offer
the occupants a little privacy from the gawping crowds.
It’s all about the luxury. The Ghost has a
sophisticated air suspension system borrowed from BMW.
On smooth surfaces it really does glide along, but on
the UK’s broken roads things can get a little unsettled.
The wheels tend to patter over the bumps and the ride
becomes almost jittery. Almost. We are dealing with
superlatives here, so if anything fails to come up 100 per
cent it’s worth talking about; in a normal car the slight
deterioration in ride quality probably wouldn’t be noticed.
I do hesitate to say this but I have one or two other
issues. The dashboard might look imposing but it’s an
ergonomic mish-mash with buttons and controls scattered
all over the place, though no doubt an owner would soon get
used to it. There’s even one large chrome push button with
no indication as to what it does. I never did dare to push it.
The dials themselves are a little on the mean side, too, so
it’s just as well that it has a heads up display to let you know
how fast you’re going. Trust me, with no noise from the
engine and no road roar or wind whistling around the door
mirrors, it’s all too easy to break speed limits: the display is
vital. It’s just a shame that its housing behind the steering
wheel causes such reflections in the screen.
While I’m pleased to see that I haven’t lost all
objectivity, it’s hard not to be impressed by the Ghost.
Why on earth would anyone want a Phantom when they
could have this?
In brIef
Car: Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB
PrICe: £230,000
engIne: 6,592cc,
V12-cylinder petrol
Power: 563 hp
PerformanCe: 155 mph max, 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds
DrIve: Rear-wheel drive,
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INDOOR
InternationalPolo moves indoors this March as the sport’s biggest stars descend on
The O2 arena for the HPA Gaucho Polo 2012, reports Martin Boshell
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PROMOTION
If you attended the inaugural Gaucho
International Polo last year, then well done, you helped
to make history. along with more than 7,000 other
spectators, you made the o2 event the highest attended
indoor international the sport has ever known.
following the success of 2011’s tournament,
you won’t be surprised to learn that the event is back
for a second year. Returning to the iconic arena on 21
March, the HPa Gaucho International Polo 2012 will
merge music with polo as Grammy-award-winning South
american band Bajofondo takes to the stage between two
international arena matches.
Played on smaller sized pitches than the grass
version, and with three players per team rather than four,
arena polo has fast become a sport popular with thrill-
seeking fans. Games are faster, slicker and more highly-
charged than their traditional counterparts, intensifying
the match atmosphere and enhancing the spectator
experience.Guests attending March’s HPa Gaucho
International Polo 2012 will see Scotland take on Ireland
before the evening culminates in the titanic clash between
IG Index’s england and argentina – a match that will pit
Britain’s finest player Jamie Morrison against the sport’s
biggest star nacho figueras.
as a restaurant dedicated to promoting the best
in argentine food and wine, Gaucho has promised to
enthuse proceedings with a South american vibe. not
only has it organized for Bajofondo to introduce the
crowds to their unique blend of ‘electrotango’ but the
restaurant has also arranged for Wines of argentina to
give guests a taste of the country’s 30 finest wineries in
their complimentary tasting lounge.
although Gaucho are keen to stress that anything
goes when it comes to dress code, polo has also become
synonymous with a particular article of dress: white
jeans. It is from this association that Gaucho International
Polo 2012 takes its ‘White Jeans Party’ theme, so if you
own a pair, wear them; Gaucho has promised to donate
£1 to charity for every person that does so. the White
Jeans campaign has been a huge success so far, with
celebrities such as tara Palmer-tompkinson, aldo Zilli,
Made in Chelsea’s Millie Mackintosh, Rosie fortescue
and Jamie Laing, plus rugby stars Simon Shaw and
Kenny Logan supporting this wonderful cause.
as the evening draws to a close, entertainment
continues argentinean-style at the nearby Indigo2 with
Royston Prisk presenting the Gaucho International Polo
Players after-Party. Hugo Heathcote, James Park and
Sacha Bahlsen will be joining dJ Sam young to ensure
the party flows with a seamless mix of music, dancing,
champagne and cocktails.
Gaucho International Polo 2012, The O2 arena,
Wednesday 21 March, www.gauchopolo.com
Nacho Figueras
Age: 34
Who: Argentina Captain
Handicap: 6 outdoor 7 indoor
Career Highlight: Winning the Copa Republica in Palermo
What are the biggest misconceptions about polo?
That polo is out of reach for most people. Polo is a great sport to watch and enjoy with friends and
family and, if you’re at the right place, even a great
sport to play. You just need to be passionate about it.
How does the HPA Gaucho International Polo 2012
help to promote the sport?
it puts it in a more familiar venue and makes it much more accessible. it teaches people that polo is easy to
become involved with.
Why has arena polo proved such a successful?
it allows you to play in front of more people while still giving a great idea of
what polo is about. it’s very engaging for new spectators.
JaMie MorrisoN
Age: 35
Place of Birth: London
Handicap: 8 indoor
Career Highlight: Winning the Eduardo Moore Cup
What are the biggest misconceptions about polo?
That it’s just for the rich. at the top levels of any
sport you have to spend a lot of money but polo is accessible to all at lower
entry levels.
Do events like The HPA Gaucho International Polo help to dispel that myth?
absolutely. i think the fact that it’s held at an iconic
and instantly recognisable stadium makes it a lot more
accessible to the public.
Do you have to adjust your game for arena polo?
it’s a lot more exciting than outdoor polo and a great deal more physical.
it feels almost a completely different game, like how i’d imagine playing ice hockey
on horseback would!
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refurbishment, just as the world’s gaze falls upon the capital. The
iconic Grade II-listed property, which originally opened its doors in
1862, has been restored to its full victorian splendour by Guoman
hotels. experts from english heritage were brought on board in
order to preserve and refresh the building’s original architectural
features, including the restoration of the original gold leaf finish,
hand painted onto all the columns in the grand lobby, and the
uncovering of original white marble on the pillars, which was
discovered during the refurbishment.
If you’re staying or visiting for business purposes, you’ll notice
that all the conference rooms are named after iconic trains, in a
direct tribute to the hotel’s heritage as a central railway hotel and a
quintessentially British touch. Pictured below is the opulent, Parisian-
inspired bathroom of the Courtesan’s Boudoir suite, recently opened
in homage to one of the hotel’s most infamous visitors. This was none
other than the scandalous courtesan Miss Cora Pearl who, upon
arriving at the hotel while visiting london in the 1870s, was refused
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Secret SanctuaryJust a 90 minute drive from the south of Munich and discreetly nestled at the foot of the Wetterstein Mountain Range,
the award-winning Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa & Cultural Hideaway in the southern German state of Bavaria is ideal for
spa enthusiasts and avid readers. Famous for possessing the largest spa in Europe, taking up an expansive four floors,
the impressive site also has two libraries, the largest hotel book shop in the world and its very own Concert Hall where
approximately 200 musical and literary events are held year-round. The hotel boasts six outstanding restaurants, one of
which has a Michelin Star. This is where hiking, biking, skiing and golf meet concerts, lectures, books and the body beautiful.
Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa & Cultural Hideaway
www.schloss-elmau.de
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Tuscan TreasureFor an authentic Italian countryside experience,
there is no more picturesque option than the
luxury Castello Di Casole. The ruins of an Etruscan
castle, dating back to the 10th century, have been
transformed into a rustic, elegant boutique hotel,
comprising 41 suites with panoramic views of the
100 acres of vineyards. Dine in the Ristorante Tosca,
serving the freshest Tuscan cuisine, or enjoy the on-
site gourmet pizzeria. A wealth of activities will keep
your family entertained, from outdoor concerts and
art exhibitions on the estate, to vineyard and bike
tours for those wishing to explore more of Tuscany.
www.castellodicasole.com
“Not all those who wander are lost” – J.R.R. Tolkein
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The UK boasts some of the finest hideaways in the world. From ultra-modern spas, gastronomic boltholes and designer hotels, ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE
hunts out the best offerings, meaning you won’t have to venture far this summer
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Special SpasGone are the days when you had to go abroad for a rejuvenating break in a luxury spa. Once the domain of countries such as Italy and Switzerland, the British Isles are now gaining a reputation for their top-notch retreats offering second-to-none facilities, body enhancing treatments and five-star comfort.
Fletcher’s cottage spa, east lothian, scotlandAlthough it has just opened, The Fletcher’s Cottage Spa in Scotland certainly has a traditional
appeal. It is located in the renowned Archerfield Links Golf Club, a Grade I listed property set in a
magnificent estate known for its world-class golf course and incredible views of Fidra Island and
the Fife coastline beyond. Rich in ancient heritage, the house boasts a roll-call of past guests,
including Mary Queen of Scots and Sir Winston Churchill, that would make any swish hotelier
green-eyed with envy, not to mention the roaring fires, antiques and lofty rooms dating back to the
17th century.
While its past is certainly impressive, it’s the new developments that will impress modern-
day guests. Relaunching as a lifestyle destination, under the name Archerfield House, the hotel
features at its heart the stunning showpiece that is the £3 million Fletcher’s Cottage Spa. The
brainchild of Sian Parry Jones (known for her work with Urban Retreat and Aveda), it’s a unique
rustic-luxury offering, using reclaimed and rough-hewn materials to reflect an ethical approach
to wellbeing. Natural stone, bricks, walls of logs and solid wood floors are set against oversized
fireplaces and walled gardens, lights are suspended on hessian ropes and the relaxation zone has
a feature wall made from recycled potato boxes stamped with local farmers’ names.
Holistic and therapeutic treatments include facials from Spiezia Organics, massages
and detoxing seaweed wraps from Voya, as well as a whole range of treats from Aromatherapy
Associates. Wrapped up in a handmade Kenyan bathrobe with your own personalised iPod for
company, relax in the Rasul Mud Cure Room, the Marine Steam Room, the Himalayan Salt Room
or the Herb Aroma Sauna. There are even private, wooden bath huts for those who truly want to
get away from it all.
While an earthy attitude is at the centre of the Cottage’s ethos, it would be a mistake to think
this is not a luxury offering. An exclusive range of organic, African-inspired fragrances is on offer
from artisan perfumer Tammy Frazer, while personal spa butlers will attend to your every whim.
www.archerfieldgolfclub.com
the herb house at lime Wood hotel, lyndhurst, hampshireTucked away in the heart of the New Forest, Lime Wood
Hotel opened to much acclaim in November 2009. A
modern take on the country house hotel, it is a quirky
and laidback boutique retreat with impressive interiors
designed by David Collins and a glamorous clientele.
In the same way that Lime Wood has given a fresh
approach to rural hospitality, its destination spa is just
as innovative. Inspired by the verdant surroundings, the
three-storey Herb House highlights include a huge ‘forest
sauna’, a rooftop herb garden where guests can meditate
and spacious, light-filled treatment rooms. Natural woods,
slate and the scent of herbal infusions bring the outdoors
inside, while guests wanting to feel at one with nature can
be pampered in the luxurious Bath Garden – a double
treatment room with its own alfresco bubbling pool.
Inventive signature treatments include the Forest Dream,
which features a four-hand massage and third-eye oil
therapy, and Chocolate Indulgence, an Arabian-inspired
treatment that uses a mocha body scrub and chocolate
rasul mud to detox the body.
Fitness fiends can work out in the roof-top gym
with its forest views and state-of-the-art equipment, while
beauty connoisseurs will be thrilled by the use of British
boutique brands, such as seaweed experts Voya, natural
skincare by NUDE and Ayurvedic products by Tri Dosha.
The Herb House is also the first spa to offer
coveted Bamford spa treatments outside of the original
Gloucestershire ‘Hay Barn’ spa. Factor in the steaming
hot pool, the Raw Bar, thermal rooms and the spa’s
life-style assessment programme and you’ll find you’ve
discovered the ultimate feel-good place.
www.limewoodhotel.co.uk
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Design in the CountryCutting edge architecture, contemporary art, Michelin-starred restaurants… These days, country house hotels are bringing urban thrills to our rural landscape and tempting sophisticated townies to rest their heads outside of the city, ensuring the best of both worlds is on offer for guests with the highest standards.
Coworth Park, asCot, BerkshireThose who enjoy one of our best-loved, grand-dame
London hotels, The Dorchester, will no doubt be tempted
(not too far, mind) from its grand environs in Mayfair to its
sister property on the borders of Windsor Great Park.
While Coworth Park has borrowed the best of
the traditions associated with The Dorchester (the best
service, elegant surroundings and sublime restaurant
offerings), it has also broken the mould when it comes
to the typical country house hotel. Take the design
philosophy, for instance. While Fox Linton Associates
gives a nod to the house’s Georgian origins, it has steered
clear of any twee clichés. There are no deep-pile carpets
and heavy curtains here. Minimalist lines and simplicity
are the orders of the day – a backdrop, in fact, to the
beautiful setting in which Coworth Park is found.
The hotel is nestled in 240 acres of glorious
parkland, which is home to wild-flower meadows, a lime
grove, sunken gardens, polo fields and an equestrian
centre. The property also breaks new ground by offering
up impressive eco-credentials. It has a bio mass boiler
to reduce energy waste and a ground source water
circulation system for cooling the hotel.
Furthermore, the Spa at Coworth continues the
eco-luxury theme. It’s the world’s first hotel spa to offer
treatments by Dr. Alkaitis, renowned for his 100 per cent
organic, paraben-free ingredients and simple yet effective
approach. Much like the hotel itself.
www.coworthpark.com
syon Park, MiddlesexFound on the outskirts of west London, Syon Park doesn’t have to tempt urbanites too far for
a sojourn in its idyllic pastoral setting. Part of the Waldorf Astoria Group, the hotel is set in the
historic 200-acre Syon Park Estate, owned by the Duke of Northumberland, and in the year since
its opening it has become an easily-accessible getaway for Londoners.
While the original New York Waldorf Astoria is legendary, the latest addition to the portfolio
feels a bit like its younger, cheekier cousin. There’s a playfulness about the interiors here, from the
eye-popping Warhol portraits and the lime sofas in the bar to the birdsong you can hear along the
glass walkways. It’s fun. So too are the huge amount of activities on offer: cycling, trout-fishing and
foraging with a chef, to name but a few. Guests’ room keys even open a secret gate in the hotel,
allowing them to venture into the Duke’s private gardens.
Inside, the town-meets-country theme is reflected everywhere. Paying homage to the
butterfly house that once occupied the site, the fluttery insects are a frequent motif, seen on the
menus and the Villeroy and Boch china, while the Kallima spa is named after a species. The
lobby even houses its own butterfly house, home to exotic species such as the Red Postman and
Passion Flower.
At its core Syon Park calls on the current vogue for championing all things local. Chefs
cultivate their own kitchen gardens and use the estate’s trout-lake, beehives and a huge glasshouse
teaming with produce for their dishes. Even the Peacock Alley bar uses herbs, spices and fruits from
the gardens in a dazzling array of home-madeliquers, infusions and cocktails. Simply delicious.
www.londonsyonpark.com
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Culinary WondersThe Channel Islands and The Scilly Isles are causing an unlikely stir among gastronomes. As well as offering fantastic home-grown fare, their temperate climates mean that when it comes to travel, you don’t have to venture far to have your cake and eat it, too.
The ATlAnTic, JerseyThink of Jersey, and you would be forgiven for thinking of old-fashioned
seaside hotels and dreary restaurants. But you’d be wrong. For foodies
and sybarites alike, Jersey is a wonderful gem of a destination, which has
undergone a culinary revolution over the past few years.
The island’s sparkling centerpiece is the family-owned The Atlantic Hotel.
With its Art Deco leanings, dramatic sea setting overlooking the crashing waves
of the Atlantic and five miles of sandy beaches, there’s something of the elegant
ocean liner about its decor. Rooms are understated and chic, boasting mirrored
furniture, marble bathrooms and chrome and oak details. Full-height windows
and balconies make the most of the seaside location.
But here it’s the food that truly has the wow-factor. The Ocean
Restaurant has possibly the best view in Jersey and the best dishes, too.
Boasting a Michelin star and four AA rosettes, executive head chef Mark
Jordan serves up a variety of local delicacies from his local larder. Tastebud
popping treats include fillet of Jersey sole, crab crushed Jersey Royals, fennel
herb and sauce Grenoble, lobster ravioli and Jersey black butter ice cream.
Head sommelier, Sergio dos Santos, meanwhile, will tempt you with a huge
choice of stellar wines to match your choices.
Visit during May and you’ll be able to join in the week-long food
festival that is Taste the Real Jersey (19-27 May). Local farmers, chefs and
restaurateurs are on hand with an array of foodie experiences – from behind
the scenes tours of seafood and dairy producers, to one-off tasting events.
www.theatlantichotel.com
The isles of scillyWho knew the Isles of Scilly were the UK’s latest foodie hotspot? Due to their unique position
and climate, off the coast of Cornwall, the six islands are covered with a multitude of terrains and
habitats (from dune-backed beaches to craggy rock-pools, rambling moorland and country lanes)
where all manner of flora, fauna, fruits and crustaceans can be found.
Hell Bay Hotel, on the tiny island of Bryher, is taking full advantage of its surroundings and
the current trend for ‘field to fork’ cuisine with its new Wild Food Foraging Break (21-24 April).
The coastal-chic hotel has employed wild food expert Rachel Lambert to showcase the best the
isles have to offer in terms of diversity and quality of produce. With a choice of two walks per day,
guests can then take their finds – including rare plants, crab and seaweed – back to the hotel’s
kitchen where head chef Glenn Gatland puts them to good use in producing an elegant dinner in
the three AA rosette restaurant. With its laid-back Hamptons’ vibe and clement weather, meals
here are eaten alfresco, overlooking Bishop Rock lighthouse and far out to sea.
The tiny island of Tresco, meanwhile, is the only privately owned island in the Scillies, having
been part of the Dorrien Smith family since the early part of the 19th century. With its unspoilt
beaches, clear azure waters and exotic gardens, it’s a gorgeous little haven and can be reached by
ferry, boat or helicopter from Penzance.
Launching in May are the new Sea Garden Cottages, the final stage of the transformation
of the renowned Island Hotel. The revamp includes new suites and cottages which have been
introduced to expand the accommodation offering on Tresco. To complete the renovation, The
Ruin is a new beachfront restaurant built in the ruins of a smuggler’s hideaway and it will serve
freshly caught fresh and local produce cooked in its wood-fired oven.
www.hellbay.co.uk
www.tresco.co.uk
arrive and revive
The ‘Alm’ we hiked to today was an insider tip from our host. The view from here of sun-kissed mountain peaks reaching for the sky is simply spellbinding. We feel totally free, nearly giddy with joy. We might even spend the night up here. Just like the dairy maid. For information about holidays in Austria, visit www.austria.info/treasures or call 0845 101 1818
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AnnAbel HArrison revisits the jewel in the Balearics’ crown, casting off memories of childhood holidays in favour of exploring
the multi-faceted island’s luxurious side. As long as you’re looking for sun, there is something here for everyone
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Its delightful owners describe The Giri as “hippy chic with a big city touch”.
Indeed, I adore this place and photos don’t do it justice. With just five suites, it
feels like you’re staying in a very luxurious private house, which is, quite simply,
the epitome of cool. Owners Lars and Rosa have done an incredible job with
the décor: despite splashes of Scandinavian minimalism, Balinese comfort
and Moroccan detailing, somehow The Giri exudes Ibicenco soul. I find myself
wanting to reach out and touch everything because of the wonderfully original
use of clashing, tactile textures; granite and wood, bamboo and stone, marble
and glass. The colours are also perfectly eclectic: gold, slate, cerulean, grape,
oak, sand. Service is impeccable, thanks to a staff to guest ratio of 1:1 and if
you want to use the incredible spa, it’s “yours while you’re here” – exclusive use
and privacy galore. I have never experienced anything quite like The Giri.
www.thegiri.com
IT’S 14 yeaRS SInce I’ve been to Ibiza. Memories of idyllic summer
holidays in cala Llonga are filled with pedaloes and pesetas, a wholesome,
family-friendly image. Since then, it hasn’t escaped my notice (or that of the rest
of the world) that Ibiza’s big draw is the clubbing scene, which makes sense of
vague recollections of fluoro-lycra party garb I’d seen as a child on excursions
to Ibiza Town. But on closer inspection, these two extremes have a treasure
trove of options in between for visitors not keen to party in Pacha and lacking
a handful of children to amuse. The popularity of the third largest Balearic isle
(the ‘season’ of which stretches from easter to October) is no doubt due to the
fact that the Ibizencans have gone all out to cater for every type of visitor – and
it shows. From clubbing to culture, fine dining to dancing and spa-going to
cycling, the expression ‘spoilt for choice’ can’t help but spring to mind.
as the island is so small (there are only three main roads and you can’t
drive more than 41 kilometres in any one direction), transfers are quick and
travel is easy. you’ll be absorbed at once by clear blue skies, stretches of
My first impression of this rural hotel and spa, formerly a farm, is that it is
almost too immaculate to be true. The buildings, pristine white cubes with
smooth walls and curved edges, look as though they have been crafted out
of icing for a particularly beautiful wedding cake. Dotted amongst them are
picture-perfect orange and lemon trees, as well as an olive tree believed
to be 1,000 years old and rolling hills. With 17 rooms, the peacefulness
is overwhelming, in a relaxing way, perfect for couples seeking solitude.
Rooms offer exclusivity, elegance and comfort, as well as privacy, but you
will certainly be tempted out by the spa with its modern thermal circuit, the
tranquil, pretty pool area and prestigious restaurant. For an alternative to
a romantic stroll, ride on horseback along ancient mule tracks. The hotel
believes in the luxury of nature and, after a stay at can curreu, you will too.
www.cancurreu.com
The Luxury Of NatureCan Curreu, Sant CarleS
Boutique Beautifulthe Giri reSidenCe, San Joan
cerulean sea and enveloping warmth. Hire a car and explore for yourself; book
a guide and driver to do the hard work for you; splash out on cabs here, there
and everywhere; or take the healthier, more scenic option of cycling.
The island’s history is rich with the influence of the Phoenicians, who
arrived 27 centuries ago and dedicated it to their god of music and dance,
Bes. Ibiza is habitually linked to hippies, albeit wealthy ones; they arrived in
their droves in 1978 and never left. Indeed, the vibe of the island reverberates
(slowly, for speed is as foreign to the Ibizencans as a lack of spirituality) with
a casual, happy, hippy resonance and even the architecture is sympathetic to
this. as our wonderful guide Dominique says, ‘things go… slowly here’.
Dominique also instructs us, in keeping with the fashion ethos of the
island: “Wear whatever you want, as long as you look good.” This mentality
applies just as much to the hotels scattered over the island; hugely different
but all equally cool, they make and break their own rules. I can’t choose one
favourite, so here are two from the best of the bunch.
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date for the diary:
A Royal Occasion
There are few sporting venues that can equal the rich
heritage of ascot. Brought into existence by Queen anne in 1711,
it is no wonder we associate the world-famous horse racing event
with refinement and elegance. To continue in this tradition, royal
ascot hospitality is offering the finest catering for its 2012 event.
head Chef, Mark Sargeant and executive Chef, Steve
Golding, are offering a unique take on modern British cuisine.
Together, they have concocted signature summer dishes which will
be served across the Grandstand restaurants, including steaming
hot shells, a light crab salad and a wild raspberry and white
chocolate daiquiri. adding to the decadence, seafood specialist
Caviar house is hosting an exclusive bar; spoonfuls of the luxury
delicacy will be placed on top of filled glasses of champagne to
assist in washing the delectable treat down.
It would not be a truly British occasion without an area
specially catering for afternoon tea. adding a playful spin on
sartorial elegance, Steve Golding has invented the Top hat Tea,
inspired by the milliner Stephen Jones; served in the Private Boxes,
pastries are positioned on the rim of chocolate top hats. finally, in
honour of the Queen’s Jubilee, windsor & eton Brewery is toasting
the monarch with the launch of its five ales.
Tuesday 19 June – Saturday 23 June
www.ascot.co.uk
a gem in the British social calendar is fast approaching and its hospitality team is set to provide the very best in British produce and culinary flair
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Holy SmokeSet within the Chelsea Cloisters
on Sloane Avenue, the patrons of
Barts bar and restaurant generally
consist of fashionable Chelsea
dwellers looking for a discreet
watering hole away from the hustle
and bustle of the KR. This month,
the bar has unveiled its latest
venture; tobacco-infused cocktails.
Claiming to provide smokers with
the necessary fix without ever having
to venture outside, and minus the
associated health risks, they didn’t
quite do the trick for our tester. On
the other hand, with quirky names
including The Cig’nature Cocktail, In
Vogue and Holy Smoke, they are
fun, fruity and surprisingly strong
alternatives to the standard G&T,
and very appropriate to the exclusive
1920s-inspired ambience.
Barts, Chelsea Cloisters
87 Sloane Avenue, SW3 3DW
020 7581 3355
www.barts-london.com
Refuelling After A Cultural Day Out“If a painting is worth a thousand
words, then lunch at the Lecture
Room & Library should be worth
a thousand more…” Until 9 April,
Sketch bar in Mayfair is offering a
Champagne three-course gourmet
lunch in the Michelin-starred
Library & Lecture Room, combined
with a ticket for David Hockney’s
much-celebrated A Bigger Picture
exhibition at The Royal Academy of
Arts, for £48 per person.
Starters include a combination
of four delicious dishes and main
courses offer fish, meat or vegetarian
options. A Bigger Picture is the
first major UK exhibition of David
Hockney’s landscape work, definitely
not to be missed.
9 Conduit Street, W1S 2XG
020 7659 4500; www.sketch.uk.com
When East Meets WestFebruary saw the opening of Meursault, a bar
and dining room which is sister to L’etranger
restaurant, named after the main character in
Camus’s novel of the same name and housed
in the very same building. Having sampled the
menu, we can confirm that this is the place
to dine; whether you feel like platters, a three
course meal or dessert cocktails, the French
and Japanese inspired menu caters to everyone.
Highly recommended are the exquisite
caramelised Alaskan black cod, the mini burger
platter (Wagyu beef, venison, Dorset crab and
lobster) and the tartar platter (scallops, tuna and
Wagyu beef). Expect to be surprised by eclectic
macaroon flavours, such as salted caramel and
Coca-Cola, and to rethink the weight of your own
hefty cutlery after holding the perfectly sized
silver-slivers of knife and fork.
Meursault
36 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, SW7 4QT
020 7584 9719; www.meursaultlondon.co.uk
“There is no love sincerer than the love of food” – George Bernard Shaw
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Fortnum & mason
With Easter fast approaching, Fortnum &
Mason is hosting a selection of fun-filled
events for your family to enjoy. With hot
cross bun demonstrations taking place on
Tuesday 20 March and a biscuit decorating
masterclass on Tuesday 29 March at 2pm,
explore your creative side and acquire some
delectable Easter recipes in the process.
Alternatively, peruse the collection of Easter-
themed food, hampers and hand-decorated
Easter eggs for thoughtful gift purchases.
www.fortnumandmason.com
LoLa’s CupCakes
For those who are lactose intolerant, Easter
has never been the best of times. Until, that
is, Lactofree joined up with Lola’s Cupcakes to
create the latest Lactofree strawberry delight
cupcake. A delicate mix of a strawberry and
vanilla sponge base, strawberry butter cream and
a fresh strawberry to finish it off, the delicious
treats do not leave you with any of the side
effects usually associated with lactose-filled
produce. These are available on sale in Lola’s
concessions and online throughout March.
Find Lola’s in Harrods’ Food Halls
www.lolas-kitchen.co.uk
sCaLini
If you’ve had your fair share of sweet treats this
Easter and are in the mood for something more
sophisticated, Scalini is the perfect choice.
Never seeming to go out of fashion with
Chelsea residents, Valerio Calzolari and his
team pride themselves on delivering the finest
in Italian cuisine. Year-round favourites include
calf’s liver with polenta and skate with capers.
If you are looking for a more intimate occasion,
the popular Walton Street restaurant recently
opened a private dining room.
Scalini, 1-3 Walton Street, SW3 2JD
020 7225 2301; www.scalinionline.com
Dining
(More)Drinking &
Easter at… indulge in… Supper at…
All Things SpiceChakra is already the locals’ favourite, just two months after
opening, and it’s not hard to see why. Split into two bijou dining
rooms, the first in cream and the second in rich chocolate brown,
it’s ideal for those wanting an intimate dining experience. The menu
is split into five sections and you’re asked to share each dish so you
can try a bit of everything. To start, the grilled lamb chops, flavoured
with garlic and coriander, are light and tender. From the grill, the
caramelised tandoori black cod fillet was cooked to perfection,
melting in the mouth and a great modern twist on the traditional
Asian dish. Finish with a palate-cleansing pistachio ice-cream.
Chakra, 157-159 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3LF
020 7229 2115
www.chakralondon.com
This sensational three day event kicks off the weekend with a fabulous corporate day offering world class polo from six international teams, with fully inclusive hospitality plus the new ‘Veuve Clicquot at Hurlingham’ evening launch party.Enjoy a classic British summer day out; three polo matches, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, lunch at the iconic Hurlingham Club - the historic home of polo - a quintessential afternoon cream tea and to finish the day off, a rocking party with live music and guest DJ’s.
Prices start from just £185 plus VAT per person. For more details or to book, telephone 0207 936 5284 or email: [email protected].
Friday City Friday & Polo Party at MINT Polo In The Park8TH JUNE 2012
‘The Best Corporate Day Out’ - as voted by CITY AM
Winner of ‘Best Sports Attraction’ - London Lifestyle Awards 2010 & 2011
www.mintpolointhepark.com
THE HURLINGHAM CLUB & PARK, FULHAM, LONDON SW6
FRIDAY 8TH JUNE 2012
CITY FRIDAY & ‘VEUVE CLICQUOT AT HURLINGHAM’ PARTY
Silver Screen SuccessFollowing a pre-BAFTA awards dinner for Harvey Weinstein at Dean Street Townhouse, the winners of this year’s
BAFTAs toasted their success with GREY GOOSE Le Fizz cocktails as they celebrated and danced into the early
hours of the morning at the GREY GOOSE After Party at Le Baron. Jubilant BAFTA winners Jean Dujardin (Best
Actor - The Artist), Meryl Streep (Best Actress - The Iron Lady), Michel Hazanavicius (Best Director - The Artist),
Octavia Spencer (Best Supporting Actress - The Help) were all in attendance.
Kenneth Branagh and Lindsay Brunnock
Olivia Williams
Jean Dujardin and Alexandra Lamy Michael Fassbender and his father
Michel Hazanavicius and Harvey Weinstein
Jessica Brown Findlay
Gillian Anderson and Meryl Streep
Ralph Fiennes
Eddie Redmayne
Cuba Gooding Jnr and Naomi CampbellClaudia Winkleman
Photography: Dave Benett/Getty Images
Berenice Marlohe
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Red CarpetGlamourA night of A-list glamour, the winners and nominees of the Oscars sipped cocktails at the Soho House West Hollywood
party, hosted by The Weinstein Company. The Artist’s Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo and Uggie mingled with music royalty
Katy Perry and the brilliant Tony Bennett, who delighted guests with a live performance of Autumn Leaves from My Week
With Marilyn. The guestlist also included Meryl Streep, Kenneth Branagh, Casey Affleck, Emile Hirsch, and Zoe Saldana.
The Duchess of Cornwall Jean Dujardin and Alexandra Lamy Holly Valance and Nick Candy
Lulu
Uggie
Abbie Cornish
Berenice Bejo
Cisely Saldana and Zoe Saldana
Tony Bennett
Andrea Riseborough
Katy Perry
Damien Hirst Cara Delevingne
Mary CharterisJaime Winston
Jo Wood Nick Grimshaw and Annie Mac
Christina Hendricks and Vivienne Westwood
Livia Firth Daisy Lowe Donna Air
Emilia FoxKate Halfpenny, Livia Firth and Erin O’ConnorErin O’Connor
Photography: Dave Benett
Photography: Dave Benett
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Party in StyleLondon’s A/W12 Fashion Week wrapped up with a host of Belvedere-sponsored events attended by glitterati across the capital. The Best of
British exhibition at The Shop at Bluebird was attended by Made in Chelsea’s up-and-coming jewellery designer Amber Atherton. For the
launch of Erin O’Connor’s brand, She Died Of Beauty, the supermodel was joined by Emilia Fox and Livia Firth. For Vivienne Westwood’s
after-party, hip nightclub The Box was the preferred haunt of Damien Hirst and Florence Welch. Finally, in celebration of Matthew Williamson’s
latest collection, British icon Twiggy partied with DJ Scarlet Etienne at top London restaurant Nobu.
Scarlett Etienne
Matthew WilliamsonModel
Suki Waterhouse and Mary Charteris
Zara MartinCaroline IssaAmber Atherton
Twiggy and Matthew Williamson Scarlett Etienne
Matthew Williamson
Model
Photography: John Furniss
Photography: Nick Harvey
LONDON LIVING
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Here Come The GirlsThis breakfast, opened by Nick Clegg, saw the WIE Symposium honour the WIE50, 50 inspirational
women in business, on 8 March, International Women’s Day. WIE awards, commending women
who have been trailblazers in their fields, were presented to Doreen Lawrence OBE (Outstanding
Leadership award), Jane Goodall (Vanguard award), Shingai Shoniwa (Young Iconoclast award)
and Cherie Blair (Humanitarian award). Special commendation was given to legendary British
designer and businesswoman Dame Vivienne Westwood, winner of the WIE icon award.
June Sarpong and Jameela Jamil
Ed Miliband and Doreen Lawrence
Karren Brady and Nick CleggClaudia WinklemanKelly Hoppen
Vivienne Westwood
Princess of Monaco and Cherie Blair
Alek Wek and Rosario Dawson
Fix it quickDry Cleaner / Clothing repair
Jeeves of Belgravia271 Kensington High Street
020 7603 0484
Sloane Cleaners71 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8DA
020 7824 8644
ShoeS reheeleD
Chelsea Green Shoe Repairs31 Elystan Street, SW3 3NT
020 7584 0776
WatCh repair
The Watch Gallery129 Fulham Road, SW3 6RT
020 7581 3239www.thewatchgallery.co.uk
Watches of Switzerland69 Brompton Road, SW3 1DB
020 7581 7037
interiorsDragons of Walton Street23 Walton Street, SW3 2HX
020 7589 3795www.dragonsofwaltonstreet.com
Katherine Pooley160 Walton Street, SW3 2JL
020 7584 3223www.katherinepooley.co.uk
Louise BradleyKimbolton Court, 117b Fulham Road,
SW3 6RL 020 7589 1442
www.louisebradley.co.uk
Nina Campbell9 Walton Street, SW3 2JD
020 7225 1011www.ninacampbell.com
OKA103 Lancaster Road, W11 1QN
020 7792 1425www.okadirect.com
Percy Bass184 Walton Street, SW3 2JL
020 7589 4853www.percybass.com
Stepevi274 King’s Road, SW3 5AW
020 7376 7574www.stepevi.co.uk
Land, sea and air Charter a heliCopter
Avolus Ltd38 Lombard Road, SW11 3RP
020 7978 6506 www.avolus.com
London Battersea HeliportBridges Wharf, Battersea, SW11 3BE
0844 884 8660www.batterseahelicopter.com
luxury Car rental
VIP Car HireQueen Elizabeth Street, SE1 2JE
0870 200 4949www.vipservices.co.uk
Belgravia Garage1 Eaton Mews West
Belgravia, SW1W 9ET 020 7235 9900
www.belgraviagarage.com
yaCht Charter/Sale
Princess Yachts64 Grosvenor Street, W1K 3JH
020 7499 5050www.princess.co.uk
Sunseeker36 Davies Street, W1K 4NF
020 7355 0980 www.sunseekerlondon.com
Last Minute Businessinternational Courier
Sending Parcels272 Kensington High Street
0844 257 0668www.sendingparcels.com
loCal Chauffeur
UK Chauffeurs020 3326 0513
www.ukchauffeursltd.co.uk
Executive Cars020 3170 5838
www.executive-cars-london.com
Crown Security Chauffeurs0845 901 1471
www.crown-chauffeurs.co.uk
private Dining room
Bar BouludMandarin Oriental Hyde Park66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA
020 7201 3899www.barboulud.com
Daphne’s110-112 Draycott Avenue, SW3 3AE
020 7589 4257www.daphnes-restaurant.co.uk
tranSlator
Central Translations21 Woodstock Street, W1C 2AP
020 7493 5511www.centraltranslations.co.uk
Russian Business Translator07704 114 323
www.russiantranslatorlondon.yolasite.com
LiFe saverBaBy Sitter
Imperial Nannies17 Radley Mews, W8 6JP
020 7795 [email protected]
Kensington Nannies3 Hornton Place, W8 4LZ
020 7937 3299www.kensington-nannies.com
DentiSt
The Beresford Clinic 2 Lower Grosvenor Place
London SW1W 0EJ020 7821 9411
Cadogan Street Dental Office 47 Cadogan Street, SW3 2QJ
020 7581 0811
DoCtor
Chelsea Consulting Rooms2 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8BJ
020 7763 9100www.chelseaconsultingrooms.com
Dr. Rakus34A Hans Road, SW3 1RW
020 7460 7324
Medicare Francais3 Harrington Gardens, SW7 4JJ
020 7370 4999
The Lister HospitalChelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH
020 7730 7733www.thelisterhospital.com
floriSt
Gilding the LilyOld Brompton Road, SW7 2NB
020 7584 1950www.gildingthelilysw7.co.uk
Only Roses257 Old Brompton Road, SW5 9HP
020 7373 9595
The ConciergeWhat is it you require, sir? How may I help, madam? The Concierge is
here to help with every need, whim or wish, however great or small
The Concierge
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Housekeeping
St. Anne’s Housekeeping 58 Kenway Road, SW5 0RA
020 7370 1359www.stanneshousekeeping.com
personal CHef
The Personal Chef020 7871 1080
www.thepersonalchef.co.uk
personal sHopper
Gabrielle TeareKings Road, Chelsea
07985 319300www.gabrielleteare.com
Walk my Dog
Chelsea Dogs7 Chelsea Square, SW3 6LF
07786 325 053
Party timelate nigHt fooD
Bibendum81 Fulham Road, SW3 6RD
020 7581 5817www.bibendum.co.uk
Gaucho89 Sloane Avenue, SW3 3DX
020 7584 9901www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk
Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ
020 7235 5000www.harveynichols.com/fifth-floor-london
Launceston Place1a Launceston Place, W8 5RL
020 7937 6912www.launcestonplace-restaurant.co.uk
Maroush38 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1NU
020 7581 5434www.maroush.com
Scalini1-3 Walton Street, SW3 2JD
020 7225 2301www.scalinionline.com
Zuma5 Raphael Street, SW7 1DL
020 7584 1010www.zumarestaurant.com
members Clubs
Boujis43 Thurloe Street, SW7 2LQ
020 7584 2000www.boujis.com
Beaufort House354 Kings Road, SW3 5UZ
020 7352 2828www.beauforthousechelsea.co.uk
Kitts7-12 Sloane Square, SW1W 8EG
020 7881 5990www.kittslondon.com
Chelsea Arts Club143 Old Church Street, SW3 6EB
020 7376 3311www.chelseaartsclub.com
The Sloane ClubLower Sloane Street, SW1W 8BS
020 7730 9131www.sloaneclub.co.uk
The Valmont Club266- 266A Fulham Road, SW10 9EL
020 7352 6200www.thevalmontclub.com
recharge & recuPerate
Dog grooming
The Mutz Nutz221 Westbourne Park Road
Notting Hill, W11 1EA020 7243 3333
HealtH anD beauty
Hari’s305 Brompton Road, SW3 2DY
020 7581 5211www.harissalon.com
Spa at Bluebird350 King’s Road, SW3 5UU
020 7351 3873www.theshopatbluebird.com
Richard Ward82 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY
020 7730 1222www.richardward.com
The Chelsea Day Spa69a King’s Road, SW3 4NX
020 7351 0911www.thechelseadayspa.co.uk
Urban Retreat at Harrods87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL
020 7893 8333www.urbanretreat.co.uk
SamPle the FineStbaCkgammon boarD
Pickett149 Sloane Street, SW1X 9BZ
020 7823 5638www.pickett.co.uk
DeliCatessen
Partridges2-5 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY
020 7730 7102www.partridges.co.uk
The Grocer on Elgin6 Elgin Crescent, W11 2HX
020 7221 3844www.thegroceron.com
Wholefoods Market63-97 Kensington High Street, W8 5SE
www.wholefoodsmarket.com 020 7368 4500
CHoColate
L’Artisan Du Chocolat 89 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8DA
0845 270 6996www.artisanduchocolat.com
William Curley198 Ebury Street020 7730 5522
www.williamcurley.co.uk
Cigars
Tomtom Cigars and Coffee63 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PP
020 7730 1790www.tomtom.co.uk
fine Wine
Handford105 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3LE
020 7589 6113www.handford.net
Vintage WatCHes
Watches of Knightsbridge64 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7JF
020 7590 [email protected]
unuSual but uSeFulbespoke perfume & make-up
Cosmetics à la Carte19b Motcomb Street, SW1X 8LB
020 7235 0596www.cosmeticsalacarte.com
Floris Peter Jones Sloane Square, SW1W 8EL
020 7730 3434www.florislondon.com
JeWellery Valuation
Bourbon Handy151 Sydney Street, SW3 6NT
020 7352 2106
Tiffany & Co145 Sloane Street, SW1X 9BL
020 7409 2790www.tiffany.co.uk
sHotgun repair
A.J. Bells104 Stephendale Road, SW6 2PH
07703 601 093www.ajbell.co.uk
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PROPERTY
Beauchamp Estateswww.beauchamp.co.uk
MAYFAIR24 Curzon StreetW1J 7TF020 7499 7722
Two large reception rooms, kitchen & dining room
Master bedroom suite
Three further bedrooms, two further bathrooms
Independent staff / guest annexe with en-suite bathroom
Utility room & cloakroom
Two large terraces & courtyard garden
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
3,199 sq ft /297.1 sq m
Guide Price £3.75 million Freehold
Joint Sole Agents
Crayson 020 7221 1117 [email protected] Knight Frank 020 7229 0229 Specialists in Selling
Craysonwww.crayson.com
NOTTING HILL10 Lambton PlaceW11 2SH 020 7221 1117
Domus Novawww.domusnova.com
NOTTING HILL17 Kensington Park Road W11 2EU020 7727 1717
SALES & LETTINGS
faronsutaria.co.uk
OUR SERVICE WILL MOVE YOU
VERNON YARD, W11
A converted barn set over three floors, designed by a local architect and situated in a private mews, featuring a sliding roof and original barn doors. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, balcony, garage.
£2,500 per week Unfurnished 020 7243 1352 [email protected]
DOVE MEWS, SW5
A stylish and contemporary style mews house in South Kensington, arranged over three floors with a private terrace and fully-fitted eat-in granite kitchen. Master bedroom suite, 2 further double bedrooms, bathroom.
£1,300 per week Furnished/Unfurnished 020 7590 0333 [email protected]
Residential Lettings across RBK&C in Chelsea, South Kensington, Earls Court and Notting Hill
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CHELSEA54-56 Lower Sloane Street SW1W 8BP020 7730 8762
EARL’S COURT239 Earl’s Court RoadSW5 9AH020 7590 0333
NOTTING HILL89 Notting Hill GateW11 3JZ020 7717 5109
129-131 Notting Hill Gate W11 3LB 020 7717 5106
SOUTH KENSINGTON115 Old Brompton Road SW7 3LE020 7590 0333
617 Fulham RoadSW6 5UQ020 7717 5141
Hamptonswww.hamptons.co.uk
CHELSEA134 Fulham RoadSW10 9PY020 7717 5291
HAMPTONS COUNTRY HOUSE8 Chertsey Street, SurreyGU1 4HD01483 339740
KENSINGTON8 Hornton StreetW8 4NW020 7717 5305
KNIGHTSBRIDGE168 Brompton RoadSW3 1HW020 7717 5307
NOTTING HILL301 Westbourne Grove W11 2QA020 7717 5311
PADDINGTON4c Praed Street W2 1JX020 7717 5313
PIMLICO & WESTMINSTER50 Belgrave Road SW1V 1RQ020 7717 5315
SLOANE SQUARE7 Lower Sloane StreetSW1W 8AH020 7717 5317
Harrods Estateswww.harrodsestates.com
KNIGHTSBRIDGE82 Brompton RoadSW3 1ER020 7225 6506
MAYFAIR61 Park LaneW1K 1QF020 7409 9001
Cadogan Square, SW1X £1750 p.w | Furnished
A stunning interior designed two bedroom property on the 2nd floor of this beautiful red-brick period building. This spacious apartment, which overlooks the elegant square gardens, has been decorated and furnished in a contemporary style with parquet wood flooring in the reception and a modern semi open-plan kitchen.
Reception room, two double bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms, communal gardens, resident housekeeper.
2 Cale Street, London SW3 3QU020 7581 5011
Henry & Jameswww.henryandjames.co.uk
CHELSEA2 Cale StreetSW3 3QU020 7581 5011
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CHELSEA9 Cale Street SW3 3QS020 7352 1484
HOLLAND PARK16d Portland RoadW11 4LA020 7727 2233
KENSINGTON162 Kensington Church Street W8 4BN020 7908 1100
SOUTH KENSINGTON125 Gloucester Road SW7 4TE020 7835 0000
Knight Frankwww.knightfrank.co.uk
BELGRAVIA82-83 Chester SquareSW1W 9HJ020 7881 7722
CHELSEA352a King’s RoadSW3 5UU020 7349 4300
FULHAM203 New King’s RoadSW6 4SR020 7751 2400
KENSINGTON54-56 Kensington Church StreetW8 4DB020 7938 4311
KNIGHTSBRIDGE60 Sloane AvenueSW3 3DD020 7591 8600
NOTTING HILL298 Westbourne GroveW11 2PS020 7985 9990
SOUTH KENSINGTON157 Gloucester RoadSW7 4TH020 7871 4111
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PETERSHAM PLACE, SW7
A simply gorgeous house. Found on
the north side of Petersham Place and
therefore facing south, the house is
flooded with light.
Entrance hall, open plan first floor
reception room/kitchen/dining
room, master bedroom with en suite
bathroom and en suite shower room,
second bedroom with en suite shower
room, storeroom, garage
Freehold £2,600,000 STC
South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
LEXHAM MEWS, W8
Presented in excellent condition, a charming mews property with
a wonderfully bright first floor reception room.
Reception room with open plan kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, 2nd bedroom/
study with en-suite cloakroom.
Freehold £825,000 STC
South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
(JSA - WA ELLIS 020 7306 1600)
EAGLE PLACE, SW7
A delightful triple aspect house on the
corner of Roland Way and Eagle Place.
Reception room, dining room, kitchen,
3 bedrooms, bathroom, en-suite shower
room, cloakroom, garage & private
parking.
Freehold £2,500,000 STC South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
CORNWALL MEWS SOUTH, SW7A beautifully presented, cleverly designed house in this lovely South
Kensington Mews.
Reception room, open-plan kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite shower, 2nd bedroom, bathroom, garage (currently used as
a bedroom), roof terrace.
Freehold £1,695,000 STC South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
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HYDE PARK37-41 Sussex PlaceW2 2TH020 7479 1999
SOUTH KENSINGTON5 Kynance PlaceSW7 4QS 020 7590 9955
Russell Simpsonwww.russellsimpson.co.uk
CHELSEA5 Anderson StreetSW3 3LU020 7225 0277
Savillswww.savills.co.uk
CHELSEA202 Fulham Road SW10 9PJ 020 7578 9000 KENSINGTON145 Kensington Church StreetW8 7LP 020 7535 3300
SLOANE STREET139 Sloane Street SW1X 9AY 020 7730 0822
Strutt and Parkerwww.struttandparker.com
CHELSEA35 Cadogan StreetSW3 2PP 020 7225 3866
WEST CHELSEA140 Fulham RoadSW10 9PY020 7373 1111
KNIGHTSBRIDGE66 Sloane StreetSW1X 9SH020 7235 9959
NOTTING HILL303 Westbourne GroveW11 2QA020 7221 1111
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PROPERTY
The
Trevor Place KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW7
• 2 first floor drawing rooms • Dining room • Family room • Media room • Study • Kitchen/breakfast room
• Master bedroom suite with bathroom and dressing room • 5 further bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
• Utility room • 2 guest cloakrooms • 6 person passenger lift • Comfort cooling • Garden terrace
• Separate garage space held on a lease • Approximately 428 sq m (4,610 sq ft)
A magnificent newly refurbished Georgian house
Freehold Guide price: £17,500,000
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Trevor Place KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW7
With an attractive blend of Georgian elegance and classical contemporary design, the house provides superb family accommodation suitable for a principal residence in this prime central London location.
This handsome house has been completely refurbished to an exemplary standard including AV systems to the principal rooms, fire safety and CCTV security systems and comfort cooling. One of the unusual features is the new passenger lift which serves all floors.
A magnificent newly refurbished Georgian house
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Trevor Place KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW7
• 2 first floor drawing rooms • Dining room • Family room • Media room • Study • Kitchen/breakfast room
• Master bedroom suite with bathroom and dressing room • 5 further bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
• Utility room • 2 guest cloakrooms • 6 person passenger lift • Comfort cooling • Garden terrace
• Separate garage space held on a lease • Approximately 428 sq m (4,610 sq ft)
A magnificent newly refurbished Georgian house
Freehold Guide price: £17,500,000
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Trevor Place KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW7
With an attractive blend of Georgian elegance and classical contemporary design, the house provides superb family accommodation suitable for a principal residence in this prime central London location.
This handsome house has been completely refurbished to an exemplary standard including AV systems to the principal rooms, fire safety and CCTV security systems and comfort cooling. One of the unusual features is the new passenger lift which serves all floors.
A magnificent newly refurbished Georgian house
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Approximately 250 sq m (2,686 sq ft) | Freehold | £4,950,000
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Park WalkChelsea sW10This is a beautifully presented Grade II listed house which has been fully extended and refurbished by the current owners. They have created exceptional entertaining space including a newly constructed 33ft x 14ft reception room. There is a fabulous landscaped garden with a standalone studio at the end of it. The house now extends to approximately 2,686 sq ft with flexible bedroom accommodation and would suit a wide range of buyers.
Refurbished Georgian townhouse with large garden
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Approximately 250 sq m (2,686 sq ft) | Freehold | £4,950,000
DPS2 RHP 272007 KFFarrar_KensChe_Apr12 2 09/03/2012 14:57
Park WalkChelsea sW10This is a beautifully presented Grade II listed house which has been fully extended and refurbished by the current owners. They have created exceptional entertaining space including a newly constructed 33ft x 14ft reception room. There is a fabulous landscaped garden with a standalone studio at the end of it. The house now extends to approximately 2,686 sq ft with flexible bedroom accommodation and would suit a wide range of buyers.
Refurbished Georgian townhouse with large garden
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The Chapel, Chelsea SW10Former church development opportunityThis un-modernised Grade II listed building is a former church that has planning permission to create an incredible 16,000 sq ft residence. The property is set on a good plot with lots of parking space and plenty of area that could be made in to a garden. Approximately 960 sq m (10,335 sq ft)
Freehold
Offers in excess of £10,000,000
(CHL070432)
KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7349 4300
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Knight Frank Chelsea are celebrating 5 successful years on the King’s Road. And since opening, the Knight Frank Chelsea team have sold or let a property in every Garden Square in Chelsea - making our coverage second to none!
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS
So whether you’re looking to buy, sell or let in Chelsea, speak to your local property experts at Knight Frank.
020 7349 4300KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea
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The Chapel, Chelsea SW10Former church development opportunityThis un-modernised Grade II listed building is a former church that has planning permission to create an incredible 16,000 sq ft residence. The property is set on a good plot with lots of parking space and plenty of area that could be made in to a garden. Approximately 960 sq m (10,335 sq ft)
Freehold
Offers in excess of £10,000,000
(CHL070432)
KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7349 4300
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Knight Frank Chelsea are celebrating 5 successful years on the King’s Road. And since opening, the Knight Frank Chelsea team have sold or let a property in every Garden Square in Chelsea - making our coverage second to none!
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS
So whether you’re looking to buy, sell or let in Chelsea, speak to your local property experts at Knight Frank.
020 7349 4300KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea
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Douro Place, Kensington W8Four bedroom house in Kensington’s Vallotton EstateA beautifully presented house set over four floors which has a generous garden and offers fantastic entertaining/family space. Master bedroom with en suite and dressing area, 3 further bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, family/dining room, kitchen, utility room, wine cellar/store, garden, off-street parking. Approximately 244 sq m (2,631 sq ft)
Freehold
Guide price: £5,950,000
(KEN120020)
KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7938 4311
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Newton Road, Notting Hill W2Immense character with parkingAbsolutely charming detached house located in this highly sought after location with flexible accommodation and a 36’ garden with open aspect. Master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, dressing room, double reception room, eat in kitchen, family room with kitchen, 2 shower rooms, guest cloakroom, off-street parking. Approximately 172 sq m (1,850 sq ft)
Freehold
Guide price: £2,750,000
(NGH120012)
KnightFrank.co.uk/NottingHill [email protected] 7229 0229
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Douro Place, Kensington W8Four bedroom house in Kensington’s Vallotton EstateA beautifully presented house set over four floors which has a generous garden and offers fantastic entertaining/family space. Master bedroom with en suite and dressing area, 3 further bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, family/dining room, kitchen, utility room, wine cellar/store, garden, off-street parking. Approximately 244 sq m (2,631 sq ft)
Freehold
Guide price: £5,950,000
(KEN120020)
KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7938 4311
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Newton Road, Notting Hill W2Immense character with parkingAbsolutely charming detached house located in this highly sought after location with flexible accommodation and a 36’ garden with open aspect. Master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, dressing room, double reception room, eat in kitchen, family room with kitchen, 2 shower rooms, guest cloakroom, off-street parking. Approximately 172 sq m (1,850 sq ft)
Freehold
Guide price: £2,750,000
(NGH120012)
KnightFrank.co.uk/NottingHill [email protected] 7229 0229
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Queen’s Gate, South Kensington SW7Stunning maisonette in the heart of SW7Superb duplex apartment presented in wonderful order throughout and located on the top two floors of a well maintained period building. Master bedroom suite with dressing area, guest bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms, further bathroom, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, utility room. Approximately 274.6 sq m (2,956 sq ft)
Leasehold
Guide price: £5,495,000
(POD120021)
KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7871 4111
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Ensor Mews, South Kensington SW7Stunning mews house with garage and patioA superb mews house which is presented in fantastic order and profits from the rare benefit of a private patio. Master bedroom suite, second bedroom suite, bedroom 3/study, reception/dining area, kitchen, garage, cloakroom. Approximately 160 sq m (1,724 sq ft)
Freehold
Guide price: £3,450,000
(CHL110070)
KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7871 4111
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Queen’s Gate, South Kensington SW7Stunning maisonette in the heart of SW7Superb duplex apartment presented in wonderful order throughout and located on the top two floors of a well maintained period building. Master bedroom suite with dressing area, guest bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms, further bathroom, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, utility room. Approximately 274.6 sq m (2,956 sq ft)
Leasehold
Guide price: £5,495,000
(POD120021)
KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7871 4111
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Ensor Mews, South Kensington SW7Stunning mews house with garage and patioA superb mews house which is presented in fantastic order and profits from the rare benefit of a private patio. Master bedroom suite, second bedroom suite, bedroom 3/study, reception/dining area, kitchen, garage, cloakroom. Approximately 160 sq m (1,724 sq ft)
Freehold
Guide price: £3,450,000
(CHL110070)
KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7871 4111
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Wycombe Square, Kensington W8A beautiful family house in a secure developmentLocated in a prime position in Kensington close to Holland Park, this house is immaculately presented with good entertaining space and family accommodation. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, double drawing room, dining room, kitchen, family room, TV room, patio, terrace, roof terrace, garage. Approximately 491 sq m (5,288 sq ft)
Available furnished
£8,500 per week
(123581)
Kensington Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7937 8203
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Lowndes Square, Knightsbridge SW1X
Lateral spaceIdeal for entertaining with three large reception rooms overlooking the square gardens. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 large reception rooms, eat-in kitchen, library/study, entrance hall, cloakroom, lift, porter and access to communal gardens. Approximately 345 sq m (3,711 sq ft)
Available unfurnished
£6,000 per week
Knightsbridge Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7591 8601
(158782)
One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge SW1X
Luxury livingExceptional four bedroom apartment overlooking the Serpentine and Hyde Park. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room, underground parking and extensive amenities including 24 hour concierge, Mandarin Oriental service and exclusive leisure/spa services. Approximately 367 sq m (3,948 sq ft)
Available furnished
£25,000 per week
Knightsbridge Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 020 7591 8601
(153047)
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Wycombe Square, Kensington W8A beautiful family house in a secure developmentLocated in a prime position in Kensington close to Holland Park, this house is immaculately presented with good entertaining space and family accommodation. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, double drawing room, dining room, kitchen, family room, TV room, patio, terrace, roof terrace, garage. Approximately 491 sq m (5,288 sq ft)
Available furnished
£8,500 per week
(123581)
Kensington Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7937 8203
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Lowndes Square, Knightsbridge SW1X
Lateral spaceIdeal for entertaining with three large reception rooms overlooking the square gardens. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 large reception rooms, eat-in kitchen, library/study, entrance hall, cloakroom, lift, porter and access to communal gardens. Approximately 345 sq m (3,711 sq ft)
Available unfurnished
£6,000 per week
Knightsbridge Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 7591 8601
(158782)
One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge SW1X
Luxury livingExceptional four bedroom apartment overlooking the Serpentine and Hyde Park. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room, underground parking and extensive amenities including 24 hour concierge, Mandarin Oriental service and exclusive leisure/spa services. Approximately 367 sq m (3,948 sq ft)
Available furnished
£25,000 per week
Knightsbridge Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 020 7591 8601
(153047)
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Stanley Gardens, Notting Hill W11An outstanding flat with exquisite period features. Accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, dressing room, balcony, access to communal gardens. Approximately 127 sq m (1,361 sq ft)
Available furnished
£1,600 per week
Notting Hill Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings020 7985 9990 [email protected]
Palace Court, Notting Hill W2An immaculate apartment to rent in prime Notting Hill. Accommodation comprises 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, balcony, porter, lift, 3rd floor. Approximately 206 sq m (2,220 sq ft)
Available unfurnished
£3,000 per week
Notting Hill Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings020 7985 9990 [email protected]
Clanricarde Gardens, Notting Hill W2 A charming one bedroom flat with elegant cornicing and tall French windows that opens out onto a balcony. Accommodation comprises bedroom, bathroom, open plan kitchen/reception room, first floor.
Available furnished
£595 per week
Notting Hill Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings020 7985 9990 [email protected]
Bridstow Place, Notting Hill W2A refurbished cottage with off-street parking. Accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms, bathroom/shower room, reception room, kitchen, roof terrace. Approximately 69.95 sq m (752.93 sq ft)
Available furnished
£925 per week
Notting Hill Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings020 7985 9990 [email protected]
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Expert Comment
Karen Kaldezar, Head of Lettings at Faron Sutaria’s Flagship office in South Kensington, has a spring in her step
Springing Into Action
LETTINGS:
I love this time of year. Where better to
observe spring blossoming than in the Royal
Borough? There will be some things that
you can be certain of: cherry blossom will
decorate Dawson Place; the spring sunshine
will sparkle on the iconic Albert Memorial;
the fashionistas will take up their positions
at La Bottega; and the birds will tweet their
sweet song in the myriad square gardens.
Due to the current economic climate,
we can also be certain that the dynamic
lettings market will change from week to
week, although historic evidence shows that rents hold firm as we go into the
spring market and into autumn and stock levels decrease. The core market,
between £300 and £1,000 per week, will always see demand, particularly in
the RBKC.
However we need to use experience and know-how to navigate
through the lettings process and achieve success by setting the right price
point and being smart. The delicate balance between landlords’ expectations
and the will of the tenants to contain costs is particularly acute now. At Faron
Sutaria we understand this market well, and create excellent results for our
clients: for example, a one-bedroom flat in Elm Park Gardens let within 24
hours of marketing with no void period for the landlord.
By working closely with our sales teams and an independent
financial advisor we are also able to offer new landlords a seamless
acquisitions service from finance, sourcing the ideal buy-to-let
investment right through to finding a tenant, something we have
successfully achieved recently for international clients in Queen’s Gate,
SW7 and Onslow Gardens, SW7. With our newly refurbished offices in
South Kensington, Earl’s Court, Notting Hill and Chelsea we are ready to
spring into action.
Faron Sutaria
020 7590 0300
www.faronsutaria.co.uk
andy Buchanan, Director of John D Wood & Co. and Manager of the Chelsea Office, comments on the current state of the market
A Year of Celebration
SALES:
2012 is a year of celebration with the
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the 2012
Olympics and John D Wood & Co.’s 140th
year as one of the leading central London
estate agents. I have been an estate agent
in the Chelsea market since 1971 and have
seen this resilient market perform reliably,
often counter to misleading data which is
used by so many buyers today.
We have found during harder times
the property market is underpinned by a
lack of committed sellers, which results in
supply shrinking as demand reduces, thus maintaining prices. Today, with
so much interest being funnelled into such a small and desirable area, it is
little wonder that demand frequently outstrips supply, so we are here to help.
In 2011 we witnessed “wealth sheltering” in the central London
property market, both from international and British buyers. The European
financial crisis and the Arab Spring drove enquiries from overseas buyers
looking to invest in prime or interesting residential property. British
investors, motivated to protect their investments and achieve some sort
of return with inflation running at 5 per cent or more whilst the Bank
of England base rate remained at 0.5 per cent, followed suit. This high
demand was translated into many astonishing sales in all categories;
achieving prices at new record levels.
This year has started extremely well with the channelling of bonuses,
inheritance and company sales into the property market, whilst we continue to
see strong interest from abroad. With the Budget on the horizon there is much
debate about the issues affecting our market, including Stamp Duty avoidance
and Capital Gains Tax. It will be interesting to see how these will impact on the
property market in central London in the forthcoming months. I cannot see
any reason for the powerful Chelsea market not to continue to flourish.
John D Wood & Co.
020 7352 1484
www.johndwood.co.uk
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Savills KensingtonSarah [email protected]
020 7535 3300
Guide £2.95 million Freehold
Double reception room ø further reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø masterbedroom with en suite bathroom ø 3 further bedrooms ø shower room ø guestcloakroom ø utility room ø storage ø patio garden ø 186 sq m (2,003 sq ft)
BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED PERIOD HOUSE WITH PATIO GARDENkensington court place, w8
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Savills KensingtonStephen [email protected]
020 7535 3300
Price on application Leasehold, approximately 997 years remaining plus Share of Freehold
Double reception room ø further reception roomø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with ensuite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms ø 2 balconies ø porter ø lift ø 228sq m (2,455 sq ft)
WONDERFUL LIVING SPACE IN A CLASSIC PORTERED MANSION BUILDINGmoscow road, w2
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Savills KensingtonSarah [email protected]
020 7535 3300
Guide £2.95 million Freehold
Double reception room ø further reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø masterbedroom with en suite bathroom ø 3 further bedrooms ø shower room ø guestcloakroom ø utility room ø storage ø patio garden ø 186 sq m (2,003 sq ft)
BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED PERIOD HOUSE WITH PATIO GARDENkensington court place, w8
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Savills KensingtonStephen [email protected]
020 7535 3300
Price on application Leasehold, approximately 997 years remaining plus Share of Freehold
Double reception room ø further reception roomø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with ensuite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms ø 2 balconies ø porter ø lift ø 228sq m (2,455 sq ft)
WONDERFUL LIVING SPACE IN A CLASSIC PORTERED MANSION BUILDINGmoscow road, w2
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Savills ChelseaCharlie [email protected]
020 7578 9000
Guide £3.95 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold
Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø study/library/bedroom 3 ø kitchenø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø bedroom 2 ø separate bathroomø guest cloakroom ø lift ø balcony ø 198 sq m (2,128 sq ft)
SPACIOUS LATERAL FLAT EXCELLENTLY LOCATED CLOSE TO HYDE PARKqueen's gate, sw7
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Savills Sloane StreetRichard [email protected]
020 7730 0822
Savills KensingtonThomas [email protected]
020 7535 3300
Guide £5 million Leasehold, approximately 20 years remaining
3 reception rooms ø kitchen ø master bedroomsuite ø 2 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø guestcloakroom ø lift ø porter ø parking ø 293 sq m(3,159 sq ft)
SECURE EXCLUSIVE APARTMENT WTIH OUTSTANDING VIEWSpalace green, w8
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Savills ChelseaCharlie [email protected]
020 7578 9000
Guide £3.95 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold
Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø study/library/bedroom 3 ø kitchenø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø bedroom 2 ø separate bathroomø guest cloakroom ø lift ø balcony ø 198 sq m (2,128 sq ft)
SPACIOUS LATERAL FLAT EXCELLENTLY LOCATED CLOSE TO HYDE PARKqueen's gate, sw7
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Savills Sloane StreetRichard [email protected]
020 7730 0822
Savills KensingtonThomas [email protected]
020 7535 3300
Guide £5 million Leasehold, approximately 20 years remaining
3 reception rooms ø kitchen ø master bedroomsuite ø 2 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø guestcloakroom ø lift ø porter ø parking ø 293 sq m(3,159 sq ft)
SECURE EXCLUSIVE APARTMENT WTIH OUTSTANDING VIEWSpalace green, w8
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Beaney PearceHenry [email protected]
020 7590 9500
Savills ChelseaNicola [email protected]
020 7578 9000
Guide £5.95 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold
Reception room ø dining room ø family roomø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bedrooms ø 3bathrooms (2 en suite) ø cloakroom ø roof terraceø 2 balconies ø underground parking ø 226 sq m(2,435 sq ft)
STUNNING PENTHOUSE APARTMENTking's chelsea, sw10
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Savills ChelseaOliver [email protected]
020 7578 9000
£2,400 per week Flexible furnishings
5 bedrooms ø 2 double reception rooms ø kitchen ø 3 bathrooms ø roof terraceø 218 sq m (2,346 sq ft)
A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED ON THIS QUIET STREET IN CHELSEAmargaretta terrace, sw3
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Beaney PearceHenry [email protected]
020 7590 9500
Savills ChelseaNicola [email protected]
020 7578 9000
Guide £5.95 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold
Reception room ø dining room ø family roomø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bedrooms ø 3bathrooms (2 en suite) ø cloakroom ø roof terraceø 2 balconies ø underground parking ø 226 sq m(2,435 sq ft)
STUNNING PENTHOUSE APARTMENTking's chelsea, sw10
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Savills ChelseaOliver [email protected]
020 7578 9000
£2,400 per week Flexible furnishings
5 bedrooms ø 2 double reception rooms ø kitchen ø 3 bathrooms ø roof terraceø 218 sq m (2,346 sq ft)
A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED ON THIS QUIET STREET IN CHELSEAmargaretta terrace, sw3
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Savills KensingtonMatthew [email protected]
020 7535 3333
£1,800 per week Unfurnished
3 bedrooms ø reception room ø dining roomø separate eat-in kitchen ø study roomø 2 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø utility roomø 2 roof terraces ø 182 sq m (1,959 sq ft)
METICULOUSLY REFURBISHED FAMILY HOUSEpeel street, w8
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Savills ChelseaClem Byron [email protected]
020 7578 9000
£2,300 per week Unfurnished
3 double bedrooms (2 en suite) ø reception roomø kitchen ø bathroom ø porter ø 152 sq m(1,636 sq ft)
A NEWLY REFURBISHED APARTMENT SITUATED JUST OFF THE KING'S ROADold church street, sw3
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Savills KensingtonMatthew [email protected]
020 7535 3333
£1,800 per week Unfurnished
3 bedrooms ø reception room ø dining roomø separate eat-in kitchen ø study roomø 2 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø utility roomø 2 roof terraces ø 182 sq m (1,959 sq ft)
METICULOUSLY REFURBISHED FAMILY HOUSEpeel street, w8
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Savills ChelseaClem Byron [email protected]
020 7578 9000
£2,300 per week Unfurnished
3 double bedrooms (2 en suite) ø reception roomø kitchen ø bathroom ø porter ø 152 sq m(1,636 sq ft)
A NEWLY REFURBISHED APARTMENT SITUATED JUST OFF THE KING'S ROADold church street, sw3
Give your property the audience it deserves.
The Directors of Hamptons International invite you to showcase your property to targeted buyers and investors in the prosperous Far East and Middle East markets as part of The Collection.
To include your property or for more information, ask in branch or visit our website.
www.hamptons.co.uk
Deadline for entries is 13th April 2012 Beyond your expectations
A superb 3 bedroom period mews house fully refurbished to the most exacting of standards offering a high quality finish throughout. The house is arranged over three floors, boosting an open plan feel to each level which incorporates outside access on the second floor from the master bedroom. The icing on the cake is an impressive private roof terrace with 365 degree views across the mews and the local surroundings.
Period mews house3 Bedrooms3 FloorsRoof terrace1862 Sq ft
£3,200,000 FreeholdAdam and Eve Mews W8
Hamptons Kensington 020 7717 [email protected]
Hamptons Kensington 020 77717 5457 [email protected]
Give your property the audience it deserves.
The Directors of Hamptons International invite you to showcase your property to targeted buyers and investors in the prosperous Far East and Middle East markets as part of The Collection.
To include your property or for more information, ask in branch or visit our website.
www.hamptons.co.uk
Deadline for entries is 13th April 2012 Beyond your expectationsHere. There. Everywhere. We were the first UK estate agency to launch an app for iPad, and an app for iPhone, and our website has hundreds of thousands of visitors each month. Wether you want to buy, sell, let or rent, it couldn’t be easier.
A comprehensively refurbished Grade II listed house, situated on the south side of this very attractive Georgian terrace. The property has lovely reception space and has been further enhanced by the addition of a lower ground floor extension which includes a magnificent media room and steam room. The house also has a lift and a garden.
Sloane Square 020 7717 5481 [email protected]
Reception roomKitchen/breakfast roomDining room4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Garden, lift
£6,650,000 FreeholdCliveden Place, SW1W
Hamptons Sloane Square 020 7717 5481 [email protected]
In the year of medals, we are already on a winning streak.Hamptons International Silver for Best for UK Large Estate Agency and Best for Marketing.
Hamptons Pimlico & Westminster 020 7834 4771 [email protected]
A fabulous four bedroom mid terrace house on a residential road extending to over 1600 sqft offering excellent well laid out accommodation with its own patio garden.
Pimlico & Westminster 020 7834 4771 [email protected]
4 Bedrooms1 Reception room2 BathroomsPeriod houseGarden1625 Approx Sq ft
£1,595,000 FreeholdPonsonby Terrace, SW1
Here. There. Everywhere. We were the first UK estate agency to launch an app for iPad, and an app for iPhone, and our website has hundreds of thousands of visitors each month. Wether you want to buy, sell, let or rent, it couldn’t be easier.
A beautiful freehold period house tucked away in this unique private enclave just off the Fulham Road, with flexible accommodation over three floors. This property has a bright and spacious 23’ reception room and a large eat in kitchen with separate dining area and also offers two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), roof terrace and a charming private garden.Hamptons Chelsea 020 7717 5431 [email protected]
Lovely period houseFreehold1141 Sq ftPrivate gardenPrivate terraceSet over three floors
£1,500,000 FreeholdBilling Street SW10
Hamptons Chelsea 020 7717 5431 [email protected]
In the year of medals, we are already on a winning streak.Hamptons International Silver for Best for UK Large Estate Agency and Best for Marketing.
A fantastic first floor flat with a large balcony overlooking communal gardens. It has beautiful high ceilings with detailed cornices, one fabulous bedroom and a super bathroom.
Notting Hill 020 7717 5649 [email protected]
Reception roomBedroomFirst floorHigh ceilings with detailed cornicingBalconyViews over communal gardens
£950,000 LeaseholdLeinster Square, W2
Hamptons Notting Hill 020 7717 5649 [email protected]
Here. There. Everywhere. We were the first UK estate agency to launch an app for iPad, and an app for iPhone, and our website has hundreds of thousands of visitors each month. Wether you want to buy, sell, let or rent, it couldn’t be easier.
Hamptons Knightsbridge 020 7717 [email protected]
An immaculately presented three bedroom mews house which has been meticulously refurbished and interior designed in this very sought-after location. The property features a superb reception room, study and guest cloakroom on the first floor, a stunning kitchen and separate dining room, two guest bedrooms with en suites and a top floor master bedroom suite with a terrace and an integral garage.Hamptons Knightsbridge 020 7717 5461 [email protected]
Reception roomKitchenDining roomThree bedrooms (all en suite)GarageTerrace
£3,950,000 FreeholdPrinces Gate Mews, SW7
In the year of medals, we are already on a winning streak.Hamptons International Silver for Best for UK Large Estate Agency and Best for Marketing.
Hamptons Country House Head Office 01483 256633 [email protected] Denney, 32 Grosvenor Sq, Mayfair ,W1K 2HJ 020 7470 9359
6 Receptions, kitchen, breakfast room9 Bedrooms, 5 bathroomsCoach house, 3 garages35 Acres of groundsSwimming poolLake, river frontage
Freehold For SaleWonersh, Nr Guildford, SurreyGuildford - 4 miles, Central London - 43 miles, A3 (for M25) - 5 miles. A substantial regency style house with a separate three bedroom secondary coach house, lake and about 35 acres in the heart of this sought after Surrey village.
Hamptons Country House Head Office 020 7470 [email protected]
Here. There. Everywhere. We were the first UK estate agency to launch an app for iPad, and an app for iPhone, and our website has hundreds of thousands of visitors each month. Wether you want to buy, sell, let or rent, it couldn’t be easier.
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MARKET INSIGHT
property prices in prime central London, an area which encompasses
Kensington, chelsea, Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Belgravia, have risen every
month for 16 months, and are now 11.6 per cent higher than in February last
year. in fact they are at a record high, nearly 9 per cent above their previous
peak in 2008.
in contrast, average house prices in the rest of the UK have struggled
to rise by 1 per cent over the last 12 months, as the sharp contraction in
mortgage lending, seen after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, continues to
take a heavy toll on sales activity. the number of mortgages granted to buyers
has almost halved since the peak of the market in 2007 and prices are still
12.5 per cent lower than they were at that time.
so why has London’s luxury home market effectively de-coupled from
the rest of the UK?
the first reason is that London is a key global hub, not least because of
its might in the financial sector. this has long made it attractive to overseas
buyers as well as those from the UK. this trend has escalated in recent years
as London’s status as a ‘safe haven’ has grown. With mounting economic
and political tensions across the globe, London offers economic, political and
social stability for investors.
take, for example, the eurozone crisis. As the Greek debt negotiations
have lurched from one emergency to the next, there has been a notable rise in
european buyers keen to diversify away from euro-denominated assets. After
UK and russian buyers, italians and Greeks accounted for the highest number
of purchases in south Kensington and chelsea in the year to February. in fact,
in the wider prime central London market, italians nudged aside russians as
the biggest overseas buyers in January and February this year.
in addition to the London’s safe-haven credentials, the weak pound has
also boosted the capital’s attractiveness. While average buying prices are now
higher than the previous market peak in 2008, for those buying in dollars, or
currencies pegged to the dollar, buying a home in prime central London is
around 15 per cent cheaper than in 2008, thanks to currency movements.
these fundamentals are reflected in buoyant demand in the market,
with new applicant registrations up 15 per cent in the year to February. new
applicants look for properties worth £5 million or more have risen even more
strongly, up 26 per cent. the supply of new homes coming on to the market
is constrained, meaning there is stiff competition for the very best properties
which come up for sale.
London’s Luxury Propertyprime central London property has far outperformed the rest of the UK’s housing market over the past three years, with prices up more than 40 per cent since the post-crisis slump in 2009. Gráinne Gilmore, Head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, reports
For all the latest news, views and
analysis from the world of prime
property, visit Knight Frank’s
Residential Research blog at
www.knightfrank.com/globalbriefing
London is a key global hub, not least because of its might in the financial sector,
making it attractive to overseas buyers
How tHe markets compare(AnnuAl Price Growth)
UK
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More than 320,000 people filed past the coffin of Sir Winston Churchill
during the three days his body lay in state. honoured by a 19-gun salute, an
raF fly-past, and attended by her Majesty the Queen and representatives
of 112 countries, his funeral was one of the largest assemblies of world
statesmen in history. as his coffin passed from tower Pier to Festival
Pier, dockers lowered their crane jibs in salute; as it continued on its way via
train to its final resting place in oxfordshire, thousands stood in silence at
the stations and in the fields that the locomotive passed, a fitting farewell to
a man who had always aimed to make the news rather than to be “taking” it,
who intended “to be an actor rather than a critic.”
a champion of the people and the people’s Champion, Winston’s
was a life far removed from the millions he would touch. a descendent
of John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, Winston was born amid
the grand surroundings of Blenheim Palace, the son of an ex-Chancellor
of the exchequer and an american socialite millionaire. after an education
completed at harrow, Winston joined the cavalry regiment at the royal
Military College, Sandhurst, where he rose to Second Lieutenant in the 4th
Queen’s own hussar. During the next five years, he would serve actively in
Cuba, India, Sudan and South africa.
Winston’s induction to the political world came in 1900 when he entered
Parliament as member for oldham. originally a Conservative, he switched
allegiance to the Liberal party four years later following a disagreement over
28 Hyde Park Gate RichaRd BRown takes a closer look at the Knightsbridge address which provided a home to Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill between 1945 and 1965
proposed trade tariffs. after acquiring the seat of Manchester north West for his
new party, Winston’s political career burgeoned; by the time he was 40 he had
served as Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, President of the Board of
trade, home Secretary and First Lord of the admiralty.
of course, it is for his leadership during the Second World War that
Churchill is most remembered. Becoming Prime Minister in 1940 upon
Chamberlain’s resignation, he spent the next five years galvanising the
nation into resilient action against nazi Germany – providing some of the
20th century’s most inspiring quotes and distinguished dialogues in doing
so. addressing a crowd in Whitehall on Victory in europe Day, 7 May 1945,
Churchill announced from a balcony: “this is your victory.” the crowd
shouted back: “no, it is yours!”
28 hyde Park Gate was purchased by Churchill as a London base
after his surprise defeat in the 1945 general election – a result of post-war
consequences still debated by historians today. ten years later, having returned
as Prime Minister in 1951, he acquired number 27 of the same road as office
space. In november 1964, when he turned 90, a crowd gathered outside the
address and sang Happy Birthday. Churchill stood at the window, replying
with his signature v-sign salute. he died at the same house the next January
following a stroke.
More than a soldier-turned-statesman, Churchill was an author, historian
and essayist. he was also a gifted painter, a fine polo player and a unionised
stonemason. he received a nobel Prize for Literature, the only Prime Minister
to have done so, was named a Knight of the Garter, and was the first person to
become an honorary Citizen of the United States. When the BBC conducted
a survey to find out who the public deemed the greatest Prime Minister of
the 20th Century, it was Churchill who topped the poll. When the company
asked the same people two years later to choose the greatest Briton of all time,
Churchill once again took the top spot.
“The nation had the lion’s heart. I had the luck to give the roar”
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POWIS GARDENS, W11A spacious maisonette (entered on the 1st floor) in a beautifully converted period building, comprising an open-plan living area, south-west facing kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom suite and access to outside space. Approx. 1,161 sq ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.
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BEDFORD GARDENS, W9A double aspect raised ground floor apartment with a long lease located on one of Kensington’s premier streets, with the majority of the accommodation facing south. Approx. 859 sq ft. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, balcony.
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POWIS GARDENS, W11A spacious maisonette (entered on the 1st floor) in a beautifully converted period building, comprising an open-plan living area, south-west facing kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom suite and access to outside space. Approx. 1,161 sq ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.
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STANHOPE GARDENS, SW7A well presented raised ground floor flat boasting high ceilings and a south facing terrace. Just off the Old Brompton Road, Stanhope Gardens is located within close proximity to South Kensington and Gloucester Road Underground stations. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.
£1,250,000 Leasehold 020 7590 0300 [email protected]
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HARRINGTON GARDENS, SW7With views over award winning communal gardens this wonderful apartment has character and natural light which creates a very comfortable living space in the heart of South Kensington. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, terrace.
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STANHOPE GARDENS, SW7A well presented raised ground floor flat boasting high ceilings and a south facing terrace. Just off the Old Brompton Road, Stanhope Gardens is located within close proximity to South Kensington and Gloucester Road Underground stations. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.
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HARRINGTON GARDENS, SW7With views over award winning communal gardens this wonderful apartment has character and natural light which creates a very comfortable living space in the heart of South Kensington. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, terrace.
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Redcliffe SquaRe, SW10An immaculately presented garden flat with a fabulous entrance hallway and bespoke storage throughout. Well located for Chelsea and Earls Court. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, patio.
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COLLINGHAM PLACE, SW5A stylish and contemporary designed duplex apartment which has been renovated to exacting standards and benefits from a spacious open-plan reception room leading onto a roof terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, roof terrace.
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Redcliffe SquaRe, SW10An immaculately presented garden flat with a fabulous entrance hallway and bespoke storage throughout. Well located for Chelsea and Earls Court. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, patio.
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COLLINGHAM PLACE, SW5A stylish and contemporary designed duplex apartment which has been renovated to exacting standards and benefits from a spacious open-plan reception room leading onto a roof terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, roof terrace.
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HAWKER BUILDING, SW8
A 5th floor apartment in Chelsea Bridge Wharf. Approx. 1,075 sq ft. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 23’ reception room, concierge, underground parking.
£995,000 Leasehold 020 7730 8762 [email protected]
REMBRANDT CLOSE, SW1
A practical three storey house in a cul-de-sac (planning permission has been applied for to create an extra floor). Approx. 1,245 sq ft. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception/dining room, lock-up garage.
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CHELSEA GATE, SW1A beautifully presented and spacious apartment on the 2nd floor of this well regarded modern block. Approx. 1,418 sq ft. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception, balcony, porter, underground parking space.
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A 5th floor apartment in Chelsea Bridge Wharf. Approx. 1,075 sq ft. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 23’ reception room, concierge, underground parking.
£995,000 Leasehold 020 7730 8762 [email protected]
REMBRANDT CLOSE, SW1
A practical three storey house in a cul-de-sac (planning permission has been applied for to create an extra floor). Approx. 1,245 sq ft. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception/dining room, lock-up garage.
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CHELSEA GATE, SW1A beautifully presented and spacious apartment on the 2nd floor of this well regarded modern block. Approx. 1,418 sq ft. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception, balcony, porter, underground parking space.
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A contemporary and stylish raised ground floor flat with a well proportioned reception room. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room.
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THE rEmarkablE growTH in certain sections of the global economy is
creating millionaires and billionaires on an unprecedented scale. The new
super rich’s urge to invest has been a strong driver in the property market
throughout london and the Home Counties. while this is nothing out of the
ordinary, the scale has dramatically increased.
The desire to invest in property in london continues at a strong pace.
Unlike the domestic market, which releases stock by moving up and down
the ladder, many of these international buyers take a very long-term view on
their purchases, while some from specific cultures rarely sell on in the future.
The effect is to contribute to a shortage of property which is causing the
domestic market to drift out of some super-prime regions in town.
The overseas clients’ decision to invest in property in london is
particularly biased towards belgravia, mayfair, knightsbridge and kensington.
These are hot spots for their proximity to Hyde Park, oxford Street, bond
Street and Harrods. knightsbridge has five to six luxury blocks of flats, built
to international standards providing concierge services, air conditioning, spas
and pools, parking and high end security. The French lycée, for example,
makes South kensington particularly popular for the Europeans, while
Chelsea remains a british bastion, at least for the time being.
with the apparent growing economic and political turmoil in the world
and the new wealth from the emerging nations, london and the Home
Counties are seen as an attractive safe haven. There are the opportunities to
revel in history and culture, attend superb schools and universities, and enjoy
world renowned shopping centres. The area also offers top business and
financial centres, access to Europe and close proximity to airports.
High-net-worth (HNw) buyers are increasingly using acquisition agents to
keep up with the pace of the changing times and altering market conditions. If
you wish to sell up in london, you are likely to leave with a substantial premium.
However, to buy super-prime the competition is so intense that the modern buyer
will need a professional expert to help to reach the front of the queue.
In the countryside the competition is still predominately british, moving
up or down to accommodate changes of lifestyle. There seems to be a
perception that we have seen the worst, we have weathered the storm over
the last few years and it’s time to ‘make the move’. In addition, there has
been a build up over the past two or three years of cash buyers in rented
accommodation, many of whom will have sold in london and are now settled
in the areas favoured principally for schools, accessibility to london and
the countryside. This enables them to respond quickly when fresh property
becomes available.In the Home Counties the shortage of stock has been
relieved by the construction of very good, sustainable modern country houses.
Nonetheless, there is always a shortage of the very best and if a purchase is
missed in spring or early autumn, traditionally the main selling seasons, it is
often another six months’ wait before a reasonable selection of fresh prime
stock becomes available.
on the surface, the prime property market seems straightforward,
but it has its own particular characteristics and is being redefined by two
important requirements; confidentiality and privacy. These two commodities
are becoming increasingly highly valued. Importantly for some sellers, there
may also be a perceived premium for the privilege for such exclusive access
to their property.
buyers can gain an entrée to the 50 per cent of prime residential
properties that do not formally come into the market, are not published on
the Internet and are often without even sale particulars. These ‘off market’
properties are being sourced and purchased by acquisition agents on behalf
of savvy, motivated and financially qualified purchasers. Due to acquisition
agents’ contacts and experience, buyers can receive advance warning of new
houses and those coming onto the open market in the near future, some of
which may not have even reached the estate agents yet.
Information: email [email protected] or visit www.demalletmorgan.com
The Inside View Tommy de malleT morgan FrICS, managing director of de mallet morgan ltd, offers an acquisition agent’s perspective on the prime residential property market
www.johndwood.co.ukCHELSEA 020 7352 1484 [email protected]
EGERTON PLACE, SW3A beautifully presented, recently refurbished maisonette on the 4th and 5th floors (with lift) of a handsome period building, benefitting from wonderful views. Approx. 1,626 sq ft.
3 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, drawing room, dining room, cloakroom, study.
Lease to 2055 Guide Price £2,650,000
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PELHAM PLACE, SW7An excellent Grade II Listed family house forming part of a fine stucco terrace with an attractive range of reception rooms, west facing garden with an open aspect and well arranged bedroom accommodation. Approx. 3,062 sq ft.
7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, through-drawing room, family room, study, kitchen/dining room, front garden, rear garden (33’10’’ x 20’2’’), part-ownership of Pelham Crescent garden, garages or off-street parking available.
Freehold Guide Price £10,000,000
CHELSEA 020 7352 1484 [email protected]
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www.johndwood.co.ukCHELSEA 020 7352 1484 [email protected]
EGERTON PLACE, SW3A beautifully presented, recently refurbished maisonette on the 4th and 5th floors (with lift) of a handsome period building, benefitting from wonderful views. Approx. 1,626 sq ft.
3 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, drawing room, dining room, cloakroom, study.
Lease to 2055 Guide Price £2,650,000
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PELHAM PLACE, SW7An excellent Grade II Listed family house forming part of a fine stucco terrace with an attractive range of reception rooms, west facing garden with an open aspect and well arranged bedroom accommodation. Approx. 3,062 sq ft.
7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, through-drawing room, family room, study, kitchen/dining room, front garden, rear garden (33’10’’ x 20’2’’), part-ownership of Pelham Crescent garden, garages or off-street parking available.
Freehold Guide Price £10,000,000
CHELSEA 020 7352 1484 [email protected]
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www.johndwood.co.ukKENSINGTON 020 7908 1100 [email protected]
WYNNSTAY GARDENS, W8An unmodernised, lateral apartment which has great views, situated on the top (4th) floor of this popular mansion block. One of the most exclusive portered buildings in Kensington, with entry from Allen Street with only one entrance/exit in use by The Porter’s Lodge. There are parking bays set back from the private road for the use of residents of the block. Approx. 1,839 sq ft.
4 bedrooms, en suite bathroom/dressing room, shower room, 2 receptions, lift, hallway, store room, porter.
Freehold Share Guide Price £2,900,000
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www.johndwood.co.ukHOLLAND PARK 020 7727 2233 [email protected]
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ST JAMES’S GARDENS, W11A very well proportioned and elegant house on this favoured Holland Park garden square. This beautifully presented house has been tastefully modernised and offers tremendous volume, with fantastic ceiling heights and many features such as original wooden shutters. The layout is extremely well thought out with the south facing private garden accessible from both the raised and lower ground floor levels. Approx. 4,230 sq ft.
5/6 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, en suite shower room, 1/2 receptions, roof terrace, balcony, garden, communal garden.
Freehold Guide Price £6,995,000
Kensington&Chelsea mag Apr12.indd 4 07/03/2012 13:41
www.johndwood.co.ukKENSINGTON 020 7908 1100 [email protected]
WYNNSTAY GARDENS, W8An unmodernised, lateral apartment which has great views, situated on the top (4th) floor of this popular mansion block. One of the most exclusive portered buildings in Kensington, with entry from Allen Street with only one entrance/exit in use by The Porter’s Lodge. There are parking bays set back from the private road for the use of residents of the block. Approx. 1,839 sq ft.
4 bedrooms, en suite bathroom/dressing room, shower room, 2 receptions, lift, hallway, store room, porter.
Freehold Share Guide Price £2,900,000
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www.johndwood.co.ukHOLLAND PARK 020 7727 2233 [email protected]
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ST JAMES’S GARDENS, W11A very well proportioned and elegant house on this favoured Holland Park garden square. This beautifully presented house has been tastefully modernised and offers tremendous volume, with fantastic ceiling heights and many features such as original wooden shutters. The layout is extremely well thought out with the south facing private garden accessible from both the raised and lower ground floor levels. Approx. 4,230 sq ft.
5/6 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, en suite shower room, 1/2 receptions, roof terrace, balcony, garden, communal garden.
Freehold Guide Price £6,995,000
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www.johndwood.co.ukSOUTH KENSINGTON 020 7835 0000 [email protected]
GRENVILLE PLACE, SW7A beautifully presented maisonette with a triple aspect reception room with unusual arched windows and two generous double bedrooms. Approx. 1,473 sq ft.
2 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, en suite shower room, double reception room, open-plan kitchen, cloakroom.
Freehold Share Guide Price £1,795,000
BOLTON GARDENS, SW5A perfectly arranged 2nd floor flat in need of updating, with southerly views. Approx. 878 sq ft.
2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, lift.
Freehold Share Guide Price £1,395,000
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www.johndwood.co.ukSOUTH KENSINGTON 020 7835 0000 [email protected]
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ELVASTON PLACE, SW7An exceptionally grand & elegant ground and 1st floor maisonette with a fabulous drawing room with three sets of French windows opening onto a south facing balcony. Approx. 2,100 sq ft.
2/3 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, shower room, drawing room, kitchen/dining room, study/bedroom, balcony, loft storage.
Freehold Share Guide Price £3,750,000
BRAMHAM GARDENS, SW5An exceptional flat on the raised ground floor of a newly refurbished building with direct access onto the communal gardens. Approx. 1,130 sq ft.
3 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, drawing room, cloakroom, patio, direct access to communal gardens.
Freehold Share Guide Price £1,950,000
Kensington&Chelsea mag Apr12.indd 6 07/03/2012 13:42
www.johndwood.co.ukSOUTH KENSINGTON 020 7835 0000 [email protected]
GRENVILLE PLACE, SW7A beautifully presented maisonette with a triple aspect reception room with unusual arched windows and two generous double bedrooms. Approx. 1,473 sq ft.
2 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, en suite shower room, double reception room, open-plan kitchen, cloakroom.
Freehold Share Guide Price £1,795,000
BOLTON GARDENS, SW5A perfectly arranged 2nd floor flat in need of updating, with southerly views. Approx. 878 sq ft.
2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, lift.
Freehold Share Guide Price £1,395,000
Kensington&Chelsea mag Apr12.indd 5 07/03/2012 13:42
www.johndwood.co.ukSOUTH KENSINGTON 020 7835 0000 [email protected]
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ELVASTON PLACE, SW7An exceptionally grand & elegant ground and 1st floor maisonette with a fabulous drawing room with three sets of French windows opening onto a south facing balcony. Approx. 2,100 sq ft.
2/3 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, shower room, drawing room, kitchen/dining room, study/bedroom, balcony, loft storage.
Freehold Share Guide Price £3,750,000
BRAMHAM GARDENS, SW5An exceptional flat on the raised ground floor of a newly refurbished building with direct access onto the communal gardens. Approx. 1,130 sq ft.
3 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, drawing room, cloakroom, patio, direct access to communal gardens.
Freehold Share Guide Price £1,950,000
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www.johndwood.co.uk
SHAWFIELD STREET, SW3An immaculate house offering very stylish living, wood floored reception room, very good kitchen/dining room and off-street parking.
3 bedroom suites, 2 reception rooms, garden.
Furnished/Unfurnished £2,500 per week
CHELSEA 020 7352 8111 [email protected]
QUEEN’S GATE GARDENS, SW7An Interior designed penthouse apartment split over two floors, with direct lift access and views over the communal gardens.
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, cloakroom.
Furnished £2,600 per week
SOUTH KENSINGTON 020 7835 0044 [email protected]
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Known as “Billionaire’s Row”, Kensington Palace Gardens is arguably
the most exclusive residential address in London. The tree-lined avenue
stretching half a mile from the bustling Notting Hill to the sophisticated
Kensington High Street is the domain of embassies and private houses
including Kensington Palace, home of the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge. Diplomatic police patrols provide exceptional privacy and security
and the exclusive boutiques of Knightsbridge, Kensington Park and the Royal
Albert Hall on the doorstep make this a truly world class address.
This elegant and sumptuous three bedroom first floor apartment has
been meticulously renovated by boutique developer Balleroy. The finest
quality materials have been used and the finished result includes a state-of-
the-art audio-visual system, mood lighting and air conditioning throughout.
Oliver Gibson, Head of Development and Investment at boutique
agent W.A. Ellis LLP, says: “Balleroy is in pole position in the high-
specification luxury market, sourcing custom-made fixtures and fittings from
across the globe. Everything from furnishings to artwork, which includes
Rodin, Rozot and McAlpine Miller, has been carefully selected.”
The property also benefits from a 24-hour concierge, a fitness suite
and two valet parking spaces.
W.A. Ellis LLP – Oliver Gibson, 020 7306 1600
JSA Knight Frank, 020 7938 4311
Palace Green, W8HOT PROPERTy:Elegant and contemporary apartment with one of London’s most exclusive addresses
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Palace Green, W8 £9.5 million
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Old fashioned mannersmeet modern methods.At W.A.Ellis, traditional values like reliability, honesty and polite professionalism underpin our boutique service. And the same Partner will work with you from start to fi nish.
But old fashioned principles don’t mean we’re not right up there maximising the latest technology. We create bespoke marketing packages, online, offl ine, national and international, to ensure that we achieve the best possible result for you.
W.A.Ellis The best of both worlds
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Call 020 7306 1600 or email [email protected]
Introducing the Naked Estate Agent.
Why do clients recommend us to their friends?
They say it’s our bespoke service. It’s more personal and more effective because we have nothing to hide.
No long term contracts to be tied into. No over-valuing properties to win instructions. No empty promises. And when we tell you we do our very best to get the price you had in mind, this is exactly what we do.
Right now we’re achieving the highest prices in our area.
And that’s the bare truth.
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Introducing the Naked Estate Agent.
Why do clients recommend us to their friends?
They say it’s our bespoke service. It’s more personal and more effective because we have nothing to hide.
No long term contracts to be tied into. No over-valuing properties to win instructions. No empty promises. And when we tell you we do our very best to get the price you had in mind, this is exactly what we do.
Right now we’re achieving the highest prices in our area.
And that’s the bare truth.
Specialists in [email protected] T 020 7221 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH
Pembroke Road, Kensington W8An immaculate town house with a delightful mature rear garden, off street parking, garaging and a sought after Kensington & Chelsea postcode
Decorated beautifully and cleverly reconfigured in part to offer ample family accommodation which is elegant and comfortable as well as being open to interpretation if desired.
Drawing room, sitting room & family room
Kitchen & dining room
Master bedroom & bathroom
Three further bedrooms, two further bathrooms
Utility room & shower room
66’ Walled garden
Garage & off street parking
2,675 sq ft / 248.5 sq m – Freehold
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Specialists in Selling
Joint Sole Agents
Crayson 020 7221 1117 [email protected] John D Wood 020 7908 1100
Pembroke Road, Kensington W8An immaculate town house with a delightful mature rear garden, off street parking, garaging and a sought after Kensington & Chelsea postcode
Decorated beautifully and cleverly reconfigured in part to offer ample family accommodation which is elegant and comfortable as well as being open to interpretation if desired.
Drawing room, sitting room & family room
Kitchen & dining room
Master bedroom & bathroom
Three further bedrooms, two further bathrooms
Utility room & shower room
66’ Walled garden
Garage & off street parking
2,675 sq ft / 248.5 sq m – Freehold
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Specialists in Selling
Joint Sole Agents
Crayson 020 7221 1117 [email protected] John D Wood 020 7908 1100
Colville Mews, Notting Hill W11Three houses, but only one of its kind. This thoughtful merger of three mews houses creates one property of extraordinary personality that unites modern living and working.
Tucked away in the heart of Notting Hill, a fabulous, versatile, lateral space.
Large drawing room
Kitchen & dining room
Master bedroom with bath & dressing room
Second double bedroom, shower room
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
c. 1270 sq ft / 118 sq m of prime commercial (B1) ground floor space
3016 sq ft / 280 sq m in total
Guide £3.5 million Freehold
Specialists in Selling
Sole Agent
[email protected] T 020 7221 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH
Colville Mews, Notting Hill W11Three houses, but only one of its kind. This thoughtful merger of three mews houses creates one property of extraordinary personality that unites modern living and working.
Tucked away in the heart of Notting Hill, a fabulous, versatile, lateral space.
Large drawing room
Kitchen & dining room
Master bedroom with bath & dressing room
Second double bedroom, shower room
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
c. 1270 sq ft / 118 sq m of prime commercial (B1) ground floor space
3016 sq ft / 280 sq m in total
Guide £3.5 million Freehold
Specialists in Selling
Sole Agent
[email protected] T 020 7221 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH
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Boundless energymeets extraordinary care.Enthusiasm comes naturally at W.A.Ellis and with each new instruction we can’t wait to hop to it!
But we never forget that it is your investment we’re handling and because we work together from one central office you are drawing on the expertise and experience of all our Partners.
W.A.Ellis The best of both worlds
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Boundless energymeets extraordinary care.Enthusiasm comes naturally at W.A.Ellis and with each new instruction we can’t wait to hop to it!
But we never forget that it is your investment we’re handling and because we work together from one central office you are drawing on the expertise and experience of all our Partners.
W.A.Ellis The best of both worlds
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South Kensington rental opportunities
W.A.Ellis LLP174 Brompton Road
London SW3 1HP
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• Dalmeny House SW7 – £1,395 per week
• 67 Egerton Gardens SW3 – £895 per week
• 57 Egerton Gardens SW3 – £1,295 per week
• 1 Egerton Terrace SW3 – £995 per week
“ South Kensington Estates offers an exceptional service promise to make your tenancy as comfortable as possible”
For more information about these properties and therest of the SKE portfolio please call us on 020 7306 1600
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South Kensington rental opportunities
W.A.Ellis LLP174 Brompton Road
London SW3 1HP
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• Dalmeny House SW7 – £1,395 per week
• 67 Egerton Gardens SW3 – £895 per week
• 57 Egerton Gardens SW3 – £1,295 per week
• 1 Egerton Terrace SW3 – £995 per week
“ South Kensington Estates offers an exceptional service promise to make your tenancy as comfortable as possible”
For more information about these properties and therest of the SKE portfolio please call us on 020 7306 1600
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17 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EUEmail: [email protected] Tel: 0207 727 1717 Fax: 0207 727 2030 Web: www.domusnova.com
Domus loves: weekends at The Churchill Arms, Kensington Church Street
Hillgate Street, W8£8,250,000Freehold
A new build contemporary house designed by Seth Stein Architects.
Set behind a traditional façade within Hillgate Village in Notting Hill, the plan extends 26 metres (85 feet) in length and provides accommodation on four floors, arranged around a courtyard that steps back on each level. The house consists of three principal bedroom suites and a guest/housekeeper suite. It provides two separate living areas on two levels for formal and less formal living. There is also an integral garage and in total four terraces.
Pembridge Square, W2£4,200,000Share of Freehold
A beautiful three bedroom apartment combining impressive proportions, traditional features and inspiring contemporary design. This exemplary property offers brilliant family accommodation in a hugely sought after location with both Wetherby and Pembridge Hall schools a stone’s throw away. The apartment is arranged over the ground and lower ground floors of a substantial double-fronted villa. It offers a superb dual aspect reception room, as well as a formal dining room and kitchen breakfast room. Elsewhere there are three double bedrooms (two en suite) and a private garden.
17 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EUEmail: [email protected] Tel: 0207 727 1717 Fax: 0207 727 2030 Web: www.domusnova.com
Domus loves: Friday nights at Pizza East
OxfOrd Gardens, W10
A very creative family house with fantastic space and proportions, set in an enviable North Kensington location. Encompassing five floors in total, the property has been beautifully finished throughout. Statement art and contemporary furniture complete the already stylish feel of this home. The impressive living space includes a large formal reception, second living area and open-plan kitchen/dining. The master bedroom suite, further five bedrooms and two bathrooms are set on the first and second floors. There is a private garden and roof terrace, perfect for the warmer months.
£15,000 per week Olympic short-let
Bassett Road, W10
A fabulous garden apartment occupying the entire lower ground floor of a large detached villa in North Kensington.
Accessed via its own entrance, this elegant home has exceptional living space throughout, providing a large reception room leading to the dining area and open-plan kitchen. A pair of enormous glass doors fold back onto the large landscaped garden with a decked dining area. Three double bedrooms and two bathrooms complete this home. Bassett Road is much sought after for its proximity to various boutiques and bars of Portobello Road and Notting Hill.
£3,000 per weekOlympic short-let
17 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EUEmail: [email protected] Tel: 0207 727 1717 Fax: 0207 727 2030 Web: www.domusnova.com
Domus loves: breakfasts at Tom’s Deli, Westbourne Grove
Kensington ParK road, W11£3,000 per weekLong-let
An extraordinary residence in the heart of Notting Hill, previously the home of the singer Robbie Williams. Stunningly designed at great expense, this unique corner property provides amazing views and an abundance of natural light. The property has vast living space and double height gallery over the kitchen/dining area. There is an exquisite master bedroom suite, two further bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom. There is a fantastic roof garden designed by the renowned Chelsea Gold medallist Caspar Gabb.
Pembridge Square, W2£2,950 per weekLong-let
An immaculate second floor lateral apartment offering impressive space and stylish design.
Overlooking a stunning communal garden square, the property features three adjoining reception areas, including a primary living space, study area and formal dining room. A contemporary kitchen, three double bedrooms and four bathrooms complete the property.
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With over 550 offices in 46 countries, we provide your property with the international coverage it deserves.
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Catherine Place, St James’s SW1An elegant townhouse located moments from St James’s Park and Victoria.
Entrance hall • Study • Dining room • Kitchen • Sitting room
First floor reception room • Library • Master bedroom with
walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom • Two further
bedrooms • Family bathroom • Patio garden • 2,311 sq ft
Philippa Cockburn
020 7808 [email protected]
Guide Price: £2,950,000Freehold
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With Sotheby’s International Realty your property details travel further. In fact, your printed brochure will travel over 150,000 miles across the globe to key offices in our network and auction locations worldwide.
With over 550 offices in 46 countries, we provide your property with the international coverage it deserves.
To find out more please contact our Chelsea office on 020 7808 8540
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Catherine Place, St James’s SW1An elegant townhouse located moments from St James’s Park and Victoria.
Entrance hall • Study • Dining room • Kitchen • Sitting room
First floor reception room • Library • Master bedroom with
walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom • Two further
bedrooms • Family bathroom • Patio garden • 2,311 sq ft
Philippa Cockburn
020 7808 [email protected]
Guide Price: £2,950,000Freehold
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Avalon Road, Fulham SW6A modern house moments from the Kings Road.
Entrance hall • Reception room • Study • Kitchen • Dining room • Living room • Private courtyard • Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom • Two further bedrooms and a bathroom
Philippa Cockburn020 7808 8543
Guide Price: £1,850,000Freehold
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Kings Road, Chelsea SW3An exceptional London pied-à-terre.
A light and spacious duplex one bedroom apartment situated on the first and second floors • A well-proportioned open plan reception room and Poggenpohl kitchen • Dining room • Large bedroom Large Starck bathroom • Communal terrace • 843sq ft / 78 sq m
Philippa Cockburn020 7808 8543
Guide Price: £1,250,000Leasehold with approximately 121 years remaining
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Avalon Road, Fulham SW6A modern house moments from the Kings Road.
Entrance hall • Reception room • Study • Kitchen • Dining room • Living room • Private courtyard • Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom • Two further bedrooms and a bathroom
Philippa Cockburn020 7808 8543
Guide Price: £1,850,000Freehold
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Kings Road, Chelsea SW3An exceptional London pied-à-terre.
A light and spacious duplex one bedroom apartment situated on the first and second floors • A well-proportioned open plan reception room and Poggenpohl kitchen • Dining room • Large bedroom Large Starck bathroom • Communal terrace • 843sq ft / 78 sq m
Philippa Cockburn020 7808 8543
Guide Price: £1,250,000Leasehold with approximately 121 years remaining
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Crown Lodge, SW3 £1,150,000 | Share of Freehold
Excellent two bedroom flat on the ground floor of this sought after and prestigious modern building. The apartment boasts the excellent feature of having two french doors opening up to the front gardens of the building.
Two bedrooms, Two bathrooms ( one en suite ), Reception room with french doors, Kitchen, Underground parking space, 24 hour porterage, Leisure centre with large swimming pool.
[email protected] henryandjames.co.uk
2 Cale Street, London SW3 3QU020 7581 5011
Onslow Gardens, SW7 £2,150,000 | Leasehold
This three bedroom maisonette on the ground and lower ground floors of this handsome white stucco fronted property combines classical propor-tions with a contemporary refurbishment. The maisonette is located at a sought after Onslow Gardens address and benefits from direct access to beautiful communal gardens. Onslow Gardens is very well positioned within easy walking distance of fashionable South Kensington with its excel-lent transport links, shopping opportunities and restaurants, as well as moments from Gloucester Road underground station.
Entrance hall, Reception room / dining / kitchen, Three bedrooms, Two bathrooms ( one en suite ), Cloakroom, Patio area, Communal gardens ( access subject to usual consents ).
[email protected] henryandjames.co.uk
2 Cale Street, London SW3 3QU020 7581 5011
Cadogan Gardens, SW3 £675 p.w | Furnished
A stunning interior designed “loft style” apartment in this beautiful period building close to Sloane Square.The property has been refurbished to a very high standard and benefits from views over gardens at the front and rooftop views at the rear.
Reception, Open plan kitchen, Double bedroom, Study/occasional guest room, Communal gardens by separate arrangement.
2 Cale Street, London SW3 3QU020 7581 5011
[email protected] henryandjames.co.uk
Prince of Wales Terrace, W8 £695 p.w | Furnished
A fantastic two double bedroom period property located on a residential street opposite Hyde Park. The apartment, which has been stylishly decorated with contemporary furnishings, has a large reception room and excellent storage in the bedrooms.
Two double bedrooms, Large reception room, Kitchen, Two bathrooms.
[email protected] henryandjames.co.uk
2 Cale Street, London SW3 3QU020 7581 5011
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MORTON MEWS, SW5
A superb 4/5 bedroom family mews
house of almost 3,000 sq ft that has
been exceptionally well refurbished
by the current owner.
Reception room, kitchen/dining
room, study/bedroom 5, master
bedroom with dressing room
and en suite bathroom, 3 further
bedrooms, 3 shower rooms,
cloakroom, garage, terrace, ample
storage, private mews parking.
Freehold £3,850,000 STC
South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
QUEEN’S GATE MEWS, SW7
A charming three bedroomed south facing house tucked away in this popular cobbled mews in
the heart of south Kensington.
Reception room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, en suite shower
room, bathroom, large entrance hall.
Freehold £1,750,000 STC
South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
ENNISMORE MEWS, SW7
A charming and spacious mews
property with an amazing 50 foot
frontage and a bright westerly
aspect over this picturesque
cobbled Knightsbridge mews.
Reception room, kitchen, bedroom
with en suite shower room, 2 further
bedrooms, bathroom, small patio.
SH of FH £1,950,000 STC South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
LOGAN MEWS, W8Located in a private mews with parking, a three bedroom freehold house with both a patio garden and
a roof terrace.
Reception room, kitchen, master
bedroom with en-suite bathroom,
2 further bedrooms, bathroom,
garden, roof terrace, private mews
parking.
Freehold £1,750,000 STC South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
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MORTON MEWS, SW5
A superb 4/5 bedroom family mews
house of almost 3,000 sq ft that has
been exceptionally well refurbished
by the current owner.
Reception room, kitchen/dining
room, study/bedroom 5, master
bedroom with dressing room
and en suite bathroom, 3 further
bedrooms, 3 shower rooms,
cloakroom, garage, terrace, ample
storage, private mews parking.
Freehold £3,850,000 STC
South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
QUEEN’S GATE MEWS, SW7
A charming three bedroomed south facing house tucked away in this popular cobbled mews in
the heart of south Kensington.
Reception room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, en suite shower
room, bathroom, large entrance hall.
Freehold £1,750,000 STC
South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
ENNISMORE MEWS, SW7
A charming and spacious mews
property with an amazing 50 foot
frontage and a bright westerly
aspect over this picturesque
cobbled Knightsbridge mews.
Reception room, kitchen, bedroom
with en suite shower room, 2 further
bedrooms, bathroom, small patio.
SH of FH £1,950,000 STC South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
LOGAN MEWS, W8Located in a private mews with parking, a three bedroom freehold house with both a patio garden and
a roof terrace.
Reception room, kitchen, master
bedroom with en-suite bathroom,
2 further bedrooms, bathroom,
garden, roof terrace, private mews
parking.
Freehold £1,750,000 STC South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955
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This spacious, three/four-bedroom lateral apartment is situated on the second floor across two substantial stucco-fronted buildings on the preferred north side of London’s most exclusive garden square. Refurbished to the highest standards, the apartment benefits from generously proportioned, high-ceilinged reception rooms, and bedrooms with direct views of the private communal gardens. The apartment also has a residential porter, lift, security and access to the square’s gardens and tennis courts.
Leasehold: 63 years£10,950,000
020 7225 [email protected]
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This two-bedroom duplex apartment of 1,402sq ft (130sq m) is situated on the upper ground floor of a Grade 1 listed building. Presented in a contemporary style, the apartment benefits from three spacious bay windows that provide double-height living space.One Hans Crescent is managed by Harrods Estates Asset Management, which offers a full range of concierge services. There is also 24-hour security, private underground parking with valet service, and recently refurbished communal parts. Hans Crescent is located between Harrods and Sloane Street, and is convenient to all the amenities Knightsbridge has to offer, with easy access to Chelsea, Hyde Park and the West End.Leasehold: 989 years£3,750,000
020 7893 [email protected]
ONE HANS CRESCENT, SW1
KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001
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• Air conditioning • Underfloor heating• Control 4 home automation and remote
home monitoring (lighting, heating, security)
• Multi-room zoned audio system• High definition, 5.1 surround cinema with
automated reclining seats• Fully wired computer network to all
floors
• Independent WI-FI network to all floors
• Fire sprinkler system
• Banham intruder alarm with CCTV cameras and automated video door entry system
• Temperature controlled wine room
• Street patrolled guard dog security in operation
Chelsea Park Gardens C h e l s e a S W 3
This immaculate six bedroom family house is truly unique, extends to over 4500 square feet and has been superbly refurbished to a very high standard by the current owner.
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It features a breathtaking studio room with a 4.5 metre ceiling height, cinema, gym, sauna, wine room and a 65ft south facing garden. It is quietly situated in the south western corner of Chelsea Park Gardens, which is widely regarded as one of Chelsea’s most sought after addresses. Combining comfortable family accommodation along with state of the art technology, this house offers the most luxurious style of living.
Freehold� £12,750,000�STC
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This superb, recenTly refurbished, first floor apartment benefits
from stunning views of the river and surrounding area. Fabulous and
beautifully furnished, the property is contemporary and stylish and boasts
excellent living space, including a drawing room and kitchen breakfast
room with French doors opening to a small balcony. There is a lovely master
suite, second double bedroom and study. The flat is finished to the highest
standard including wood flooring and modern fixtures and fittings.
The property is situated in the heart of chelsea, close to all the local
amenities of the area, as well as being located on the river Thames and with
battersea park lying just to the south of the river. Access via both Albert and
chelsea bridges is possible and the property is also situated close to all the
designer shops and popular restaurants on the King’s road.
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Chelsea Embankment, SW3£1,800 per week
Fitore Vula020 7578 9020
stylish and spacious property in a highly desirable location
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Old Church Street | Chelsea | SW32,565 sq ft (238sq m)
Asking price £5,250,000 Long leasehold
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Own street entrance | Double height open plan drawing room, dining area & kitchen Galleried/sitting room | Four bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Cloakroom
A wonderful triple aspect apartment on the corner of Old Church Street and Mallord Street in the heart of this most historic part of Chelsea.
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Chelsea Sales 020 7225 3866 Lettings 020 7589 9966Fulham & Parsons Green Sales 020 7731 7100 Lettings 020 7731 7100Kensington & Holland Park Sales 020 7938 3666 Lettings 020 7938 3866Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Mayfair Sales 020 7235 9959 Lettings 020 7235 9959Notting Hill & Bayswater Sales 020 7221 1111 Lettings 020 7221 1111West Chelsea & South Kensington Sales 020 7373 1010 Lettings 020 7373 1010
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Petyt Place | Chelsea | SW33,217 sq ft (299 sq m)
Asking price £5,950,000 Freehold
Three reception rooms | Kitchen/breakfast/family room | Four bedrooms | Three bath/shower rooms (two en suite) | Dressing room | Bar | Cloakroom | Utility | Garden
A rarely available low-built family house in excellent order throughout and set back from Cheyne Walk with southerly views of the River Thames.
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Cadogan Place | Knightsbridge | SW13,001 sq ft (279 sq m)
Asking price £8,950,000 Leasehold
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Reception Hall | Dining room | Kitchen/Breakfast room | Reception room | Balcony | Two bedrooms | Two en suite bathrooms | Study with en suite shower room | Terraced garden
A rare ground floor maisonette with extensive entertaining space, a private terrace and views of the communal gardens.
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Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959
Embankment Gardens | Chelsea | SW31,950 sq ft (181 sq m)
Asking price £3,900,000 Leasehold
Hallway | Drawing room | Kitchen/Dining room | Master bedroom with en suite bathroomSecond double bedroom | Third double bedroom | Further full bathroom | Guest Cloakroom
A bright and immaculately refurbished three bedroom lateral flat on the third floor of this highly sought after and elegant period building.
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Drayton Court | Chelsea | SW10
Carlyle Mansions | Chelsea | SW3
1,782 sq ft (166 sq m)
2121 sq ft (197 sq m)
Asking price £3,100,000 Share of Freehold
Asking price £3,850,000 Share of Freehold
West Chelsea 020 7373 1010
Chelsea 020 7225 3866 KSA Knight Frank 020 7349 4300
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28’ drawing room | Kitchen | Four bedrooms | Three bath/shower rooms (two en suite) Dressing room | Two balconies | Lift | Porter
Large entrance hall | Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room Four bedrooms | Three bathrooms (two en suite) | Cloakroom.
A beautifully refurbished four bedroom family flat benefiting from a wonderfully wide drawing room which leads onto a good size private balcony.
A spacious four bedroom apartment, refurbished by the current owners to a high standard and presented in excellent order throughout.
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Chelsea Sales 020 7225 3866 Lettings 020 7589 9966Fulham & Parsons Green Sales 020 7731 7100 Lettings 020 7731 7100Kensington & Holland Park Sales 020 7938 3666 Lettings 020 7938 3866Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Mayfair Sales 020 7235 9959 Lettings 020 7235 9959Notting Hill & Bayswater Sales 020 7221 1111 Lettings 020 7221 1111West Chelsea & South Kensington Sales 020 7373 1010 Lettings 020 7373 1010
Drayton Court | Chelsea | SW10
Ralston Street | Chelsea | SW3
1,711 sq ft (159 sq m)
1,877 sq ft (174 sq m)
Asking price £1,950,000 Share of Freehold
Asking price £3,350,000 Share of Freehold
West Chelsea 020 7373 1010
Chelsea 020 7225 3866
Double reception room | Kitchen | Three bedrooms | Three bath/shower rooms (two en suite) Bedroom four/study | Lift | Porter
Entrance Hall | Drawing Room | Kitchen/Breakfast room | Family room | Master bedroom with en suite | Two further bedrooms | Bathroom | Patio | Garden
A stunning and luxuriously refurbished four bedroom family flat providing sumptuous and practical lateral living space.
This three double bedroom maisonette is in excellent order throughout with excellent proportions and great light.
Bladon Lodge | Chelsea | SW5Furnished / Unfurnished
£4,500 per week
Chelsea Sales 020 7225 3866 Lettings 020 7589 9966Fulham & Parsons Green Sales 020 7731 7100 Lettings 020 7731 7100Kensington & Holland Park Sales 020 7938 3666 Lettings 020 7938 3866Knightsbridge, Belgravia & Mayfair Sales 020 7235 9959 Lettings 020 7235 9959Notting Hill & Bayswater Sales 020 7221 1111 Lettings 020 7221 1111West Chelsea & South Kensington Sales 020 7373 1010 Lettings 020 7373 1010
West Chelsea 020 7589 9966
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Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen | Master bedroom with bathroom en suite and dressing room | Three further bedrooms | Study / Utility room | Cloak room | Communal Gardens
Refurbished to an exacting standard, this four bedroom maisonette in one of Chelsea’s best addresses offers opulent lateral living with off street parking.
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City Office 020 7600 3456 Professional Valuations 020 7318 5039UK Commercial & Residential 020 7629 7282Residential Investment 020 7318 5196Property Management 020 7052 9417
Lowndes Square | Knightsbridge | SW13,186 sq ft, (296 sq m)
Asking price £12,000,000 Leasehold
JSA Chesterton Humberts 020 7235 8090 Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959
Entrance hall | Reception room | Dining room | Media room | Kitchen/ Breakfast roomFive bedrooms & five bath/shower rooms | Porter | Access to communal gardens
A newly refurbished lateral apartment situated on the first floor of a portered building, overlooking this world renowned garden square.
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