south west residents' journal (bbcw) november 2015

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November is here and that can only mean one thing: the countdown to Christmas. Every year it feels like the festive period comes earlier and earlier, so why not get the shopping done in plenty of time at this year’s White

Christmas Fair? With market stalls to browse, mulled wine to sip and a Santa’s grotto to visit, you and your family will be feeling Christmassy in no time. Turn to page 28 for more information.

Elsewhere, if you’re looking for activities in the run-up to Noël, flick to the calendar on page eight or our feature on multi-arts centre Omnibus, which is holding a whole host of events this winter (page 22).

Finally, don’t miss our interview with interior designer to the rich and famous, Tim Gosling, on page 12, the journey of Vivienne Westwood’s dresses on page 18 and our planning and development feature, which this issue,

focuses on the award-winning architecture of Wandsworth’s Burntwood School.

Dear Resident,

A Rosewood demi-lune hall console table, with inlays of hand wrapped white vellum and engraved with a Robert Adam drawing from a frieze from Kenwood House.Photograph by Ray MainTurn to page 12 for more information.

Managing EditorFrancesca Lee

Editorial Assistant Tom Hagues

Editorial Intern Emily Adams

Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Managing Director Eren Ellwood

General Manager Fiona Fenwick

Senior Designer Daniel Poole

Publishing Director Giles Ellwood

Executive DirectorSophie Roberts

Client Relationship ManagerFriday Dalrymple

Sales ExecutivesJoe Rutherford Kate Emmett

Production Hugo Wheatley

Oscar VineyJamie SteeleAlice Ford

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notebookKeep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news

BATTERSEA

Loaf shack Battersea welcomed the first store of online furniture retailer and homeware brand, Loaf, last month. It aims to be the most laid-back store in Britain, describing itself as “a slowroom, not a showroom”. Loaf wants to make furniture shopping hassle-free, and its site offers a cherry-picked collection of store-only items for customers to purchase.

255-259 Queenstown Road, SW8 3NP, 0845 468 0698, loaf.com

Putt your all in Battersea Park’s 12-hole Putt in the Park course offers a challenging round of mini golf. Afterwards, you can retire to the newly refurbished café, where the main attraction is the hand-crafted pizza oven that the chefs use to rustle up an authentically Italian pizza.

From £6, open from 9am until dusk, Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, SW11 4NJ, 020 7228 4946, puttinthepark.com

A wonderful theatre broadcast This month, Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) is partnering with the BBC and Arts Council England to bring independent theatre companies to the nation’s TV screens. The BAC is working with independent theatre-makers from across England to create five performances that will be filmed at Television Centre, the BBC’s headquarters between 1960 and 2013. The theatre producers will create performances and adapt existing pieces for BBC Four and iPlayer. Live From Television Centre will feature interweaving and eclectic performances from theatre group Gecko, artist and filmmaker Richard DeDomenici, Touretteshero and Common Wealth theatre company across a two-hour live broadcast on BBC Four, Sunday 15 November at 9pm.

bac.org.uk

A great success The Battersea Art Station event held earlier this year brought together art inspired by the power station from around the world. In total, during the three-day period of the exhibition, 5,000 people visited it to see more than 450 pieces of art, raising a grand total of £17,000 for three local arts charities: BAC Beatbox Academy; Theatre503; and World Heart Beat Music Academy.

bac.org.uk, theatre503.com, worldheartbeat.org

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CLAPHAM AND BALHAM

Still standing Last month top chef Michel Roux of Le Gavroche unveiled the Clapham Society’s eighth Green Plaque. The Green Plaque Scheme commemorates interesting and notable buildings in Clapham that have changed their use since they were first built. The newest one can be found on Clapham Pottery in Rectory Grove, which started out as the former chapel of Ingleton House Boys’ Home. Clapham Pottery is a self-funded, not-for-profit community organisation, offering pottery classes for all ages and all abilities.

See the plaque at Clapham Pottery, 4a Rectory Grove, SW4 0DZ, claphamsociety.com

Calling at... London’s latest infrastructure project Crossrail 2 could be routed through Balham instead of Tooting Broadway. The new line plans to link north-east and south-east London, giving greater connectivity to the capital for people living outside of London zones, namely in Surrey and the surrounding areas. Councillor Jonathan Cook recently raised his concern with Transport for London that the line could miss out Tooting Broadway, a stop that Wandsworth Council has campaigned to have on the route.

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Well I never Clapham has come up trumps in a poll designed to find the best places to live in the capital. Time Out’s ‘Living Survey’ asked 12,000 Londoners to rate their postcode for friendliness, accessibility, eating and drinking and affordability and SW4 was the firm favourite, closely followed by SW12. The survey shows how good life is in south-west postcodes and those living in the area said there was plenty to love, including the spacious Clapham Common, great transport links with three tube stations and Europe’s busiest railway station, Clapham Junction, right down the road in neighbouring Battersea.

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BespokeA new business has arrived in SW4 in the form of Whiteleys Cleaners Limited. It’s a well-established dry cleaning and laundry service, which already has a loyal customer base elsewhere in London and the south east of England.

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WANDSWORTH

More regeneration Workspace has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of the former Mecca Bingo site in Garratt Lane, Wandsworth, for £26.1 million. The site comprises a vacant 43,000 sq ft bingo hall and 200 space car park. The land has been a long-term assembly target for Workspace. The site adjoins Riverside, an existing 100,000 square foot office and workshop building, which has a rent roll of £1.2million. The combined site provides nearly six acres of land with redevelopment potential. It is close to Earlsfield station, which is just one stop away from Clapham Junction (one of the proposed Crossrail Two interchange stations). The purchase provides the opportunity to create a major employment hub in Wandsworth.

workspace.co.uk

Let there be lightEarlsfield’s Christmas lights will be switched on with much pizzazz this month, kicking south-west London’s festivities off in time for the big day. The occassion is sponsored by Hamptons International and takes place on 26 November at 4pm outside St Andrew’s Church on Garratt Lane.

Temporary closureA decision was made last month to temporarily close

Wandsworth Road for northbound traffic due to on-going development works taking place on Wandsworth Road. In

order to accommodate the installation of all the utility services for Barratt Homes, as well as a crane operation, the whole

road must be closed. The long duration is due to the two deep excavations that are required for the installations of the sewers

at more than four metres in depth, which will take up to five weeks each to complete. It is thought that the sewer works will be

completed and the road reopened at the beginning of December.

wandsworth.gov.uk

Speedy delivery Amazon Prime Now, a one-hour delivery service, has arrived in Wandsworth. It means that residents will be able to get their hands on items they have bought on Amazon within just 60 minutes all thanks to the new depot in Wimbledon. The service has already proved very popular in London with a high demand on everything from essentials like bottled water, coffee and nappies to the latest must-have popular items like games consoles, toys and sports equipment. Toilet paper and ice cream are also available through Amazon Prime Now and the retailer is working on plans to roll out delivery of fresh produce from local shops and restaurants, similar to its US branch, Amazon Fresh.

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POGDOGSPaul O’Grady returned to our screens last month with the fourth series of For the Love of Dogs from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. In this final series of the award-winning show, Paul returns to Battersea to meet more four-legged friends, helping to feed them, walk them and even hold their paws during treatment. Paul rolls out the red carpet when the Queen

visits to open a new kennel block, and he also makes it his mission to find a new owner for Nancy, a Doberman-cross puppy, by inviting the actor Tom Hardy along to try and persuade him to take a dog home. The series, despite revealing some of the most hard-hitting stories yet, continues to bring humour, fun and entertainment.

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3-14 November

A NAtioN’s theAtre

Forced entertainment is back with its latest show The Notebook at Battersea Arts Centre. the play is part of A Nation’s theatre, which celebrates theatrical productions from around the UK. the story is based on Ágota Kristóf’s novel of young twin brothers sent to live with their grandmother in the hungarian countryside during World War two. the two unnamed narrators are dressed in identical grey suits, and the script is read by the actors like young children reading from their own diary.

£15, £12 concessions, recommended age 16+, 7.30pm, Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN, 020 7223 2223, bac.org.uk

7-28 November

Art AttACK

Foss Fine Art is showcasing a solo exhibition by artist Debra royston this November called The Living: For the Life We Live. A mesmerising palette of greens, blues, turquoises and earthy hues set the tone for Debra’s serene collection of paintings. this will be her second exhibition at Foss Fine Art and will focus on the emotional landscape of life, through the journeys we take and the experiences that make us who we are.

Tues-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun-Mon closed or by appointment only, 113b Northcote Road, SW11 6PW (entrance Wakehurst Road), fossfineart.com

the calendarA selection of the best events happening in the area this month

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Let it sNoW

Winter is just around the corner and for us that means only one thing: snow sports. We may not have alpine heights, après bars, or any snow for that matter, but London does host an annual ski and snowboard show in Battersea Park. Picture yourself sipping a glass of champagne as you watch professional riders show off their slope-style skills on a 50ft kicker, your brand-new ellis Brigham boots neatly packaged away and an après band getting the crowd going in the background. it’s almost as good as the real thing.

From £25, Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ, london.skiandsnowboard.co.uk

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19-22 November

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Think of every princess imaginable: Disney, fairytale, zombie and even the real-deal royal princesses. The Princess Monologues, directed by Tessa Hart and performed by Eleanor Dillon-Reams, covers every single one of them, and many more. In a series of short, 10-minute talks, each of these familiar characters tells us what it means to be a princess in the 21st century. Each is set in the modern day and presented by one individual, giving us different perspectives from every different princess possible.

£8, concessions £6, 7.30pm, Bread & Roses Theatre, 68 Clapham Manor Street, SW4 6DZ, 0333 666 3366, breadandrosestheatre.co.uk

11-12 November

IN REMEMBRANCE

Putney Music presents The Woods Cry Out – a reflection, in words and music, on The Great War and the part played by Wandsworth and its Battalion during the four years of the conflict. The programme includes readings of poems by Austrian, German and English poets, music by classical composers, Eric Clapton and popular music of the time. Actors include Wendy Gifford, Clive Merrison and Timothy West. The programme is supported by many local societies.

£12, £7 under 18s, doors 7pm, show 7.30pm, Wandsworth Civic Suite, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU, tara-arts.com

17-18 November

WINTER WONDERS

The Wandsworth Friends of Trinity Hospice Christmas Fair returns to St Luke’s Church. The 2015 fair is set to be a fantastic shopping experience, with more than 40 stall holders selling gifts including clothing, accessories and toys. The silent auction and Christmas lucky dip will also return. All proceeds go towards Trinity Hospice. It’s a great way to support a local charity and get your Christmas shopping done.

See website for prices, preview evening 17 Nov 6.30-9.30pm, 18 Nov 8.30am-3.30pm, St Luke’s Church, 194 Ramsden Road, SW12 8RQ, [email protected], trinityhospicechristmasfair.org

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IN REMEMBRANCE

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Seasonal shadesAutumn has been warmly welcomed at Barker and Stonehouse with the launch of five new collections, perfect for the cooler months. Our favourite is the Vintage Blush range which combines soft shades of rose and copper with the comforting textures of velvet, while the added touch of natural distressed woods rounds off the autumnal look. It’s got us feeling all warm and cosy just thinking of it.

100 York Road, SW11 3RD, 020 3040 6000, barkerandstonehouse.co.uk

A quality collaborationThirty semi-bespoke pieces make up the newest collaboration between Gosling and Todhunter Earle, a design duo who truly understand quality British craftsmanship. Having worked on numerous projects together, this new collection uses English Sycamore, a soft, smooth wood, with neutral upholstery to create some elegant, eye-catching pieces.

Sycamore House, 4 Old Town, SW4 0JY, 020 7498 8335, tgosling.com

Sit back and relaxA new season means a new set of designs for Sofa Workshop, which is relaunching an old favourite: the William Morris Little Lady Chair. The classic armchair has been upholstered with contemporary bohemian-inspired prints, Strawberry Thief and Orchard Bayleaf & Rose. The fabrics blend floral patterns and bird designs from the original 1960s collection and it’s perfect for relaxing in post-work.

32-38 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE, 020 7924 3967, sofaworkshop.com

interior newSA round up of all the latest products in the area

Functional yet fashionableMeet Nim, the quirky new offering from PINCH. You’d be forgiven for wondering what this peculiar piece of furniture actually is, but just imagine it becoming the new resting place for your coffee cup. The experimental Jesmonite table is hand-painted by art fabricator Rupert Lampard, with just 50 pieces available. It’s functional and fashionable all at once, and we’re rather taken with it.

By appointment only, Unit 1W, Clapham North Art Centre, 26-32 Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH, pinchdesign.com

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Francesca Lee speaks to Tim Gosling about his design inspiration, living in the area and why after only just releasing

his latest book, he’s already thinking about the next

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“The criteria for my house search more than 20 years ago was to find a place that had high enough ceilings to hang one of my paintings,” renowned

British furniture designer Tim Gosling tells me at his 18th-century house in Clapham. After ringing round estate agents and saying that his only must-have was for a ceiling height of 13-and-a-half feet, he viewed Sycamore House, and his painting proudly now sits on his drawing room wall.

Located in Clapham Old Town, the house was built in 1787, and a laundry was then added in 1840. Tim bought three apartments of Sycamore House starting in 1995. However, after moving in, he found it strange to begin with as it was the first time that he had ever lived alone. “I have a big family and I also went to boarding school where I slept in a dormitory so it took a while to adapt to the peace and quiet,” he says. Tim started restoring it straight away but is finding that it’s still a work in progress. “I’m currently having work done on the morning room and have just designed a plastex ceiling. I am also restoring all of the original cornicing which is currently being made in sections.”

It’s clear that from just five minutes with Tim that his mind works at what seems like a thousand miles a minute and that every decision he makes has a knock-on effect on the next. A down-to-earth and modest man even though he is known as an interior designer to the rich and famous, his work includes some of the most renowned buildings in the world including The Goring Hotel, The Savoy and Nell Gwynn House. His inspiration clearly comes from all walks of life and he owns wonderful ephemera from some of the greats of English architecture, including Christopher Wren and John Nash.

Tim’s latest book, Classic Contemporary – The DNA of Furniture and Design, was certainly a labour of love. “It has taken me two and a half years,” he says as we drink tea out of bone china teacups in what was once the laundry, and is now the library which houses Tim’s fascinating history volumes and old newspaper articles. His book is an in-depth look at both classical and contemporary creations that have inspired him. “I’m interested in why someone might look at a piece and say ‘That’s so art deco’, yet what is it exactly that makes them think that? I wanted to be able to answer these difficult questions,” he says. Originally wanting to focus on English design, his editor advised him that he would need to look at the whole world’s influence to make it a comprehensive book. Many drafts later, it was released on 2 November. The title, which was inspired by the very notion of something’s

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essence, was contested by his father who took the first clear X-ray photograph of DNA as he believed in it being a living organism. However, he chose it as “for me, it’s trying to break down a code and what it is that makes something.”

Not that long after finishing the book, Tim is already thinking about the next. He tells me: “I can’t possibly pick a favourite era, but I am passionate about the 1730s, 1830s and 1930s. They’re extraordinary moments in time, and from a design perspective, so much explodes from those points – they’re genesis eras and you see it all over London. I would love to write something along these lines.”

As a Clapham resident, Tim does a lot for the local community. As well as being a trustee for Omnibus – a multi-arts centre a stone’s throw away from his house – he is a member of The Clapham Society and is heavily involved with the Green Plaques Scheme, which commemorates interesting buildings in Clapham that have changed their use since they were built. He describes: “It is important to give these buildings the recognition they deserve and the scheme is really involved in the local community and beyond.” Tim designs the plaques for the buildings at his design company, Gosling, which is located opposite his house in a three-storey building. He and his team also work on a number of projects for exclusive clients, including creating a palazzo in Venice.

Whether at home in Clapham or designing for clients across the world, it’s no surprise that Tim is so successful. I just hope that once his morning room is finished, he can enjoy the fruits of his hard work. That is until his next project, of course… n

Classic Contemporary – The DNA of Furniture and Design is published by Thames & Hudson and is now out, priced £45. For more information about Gosling design services, visit tgosling.com

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fashion newsAll the latest from the fashion scene

Brighten up this winterJust because the days are getting colder and the nights are getting darker, it doesn’t mean your style has to fade as well. The winter wardrobe staple is now a whole lot brighter with this carrot-coloured American Vintage Moon State sweater in a chic mohair-blend. The sweater features chunky ribbed cuffs and a funnel neck to keep you super-cosy in the cold.

£135, 143-145 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX, 020 7924 6948, question-air.com

Designer dogs Dachshund lovers everywhere, get ready to dote on these adorable suede slippers, designed by French Sole founder Jane Winkworth and celebrity Rosie Fortescue. Embroidered with a miniature rose gold “Little Dax”, the slipper also features a matte rose gold heel making it comfy and cute all at the same time. The collaboration is in aid of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, which will receive £50 from the sale of every pair of slippers.

£180, frenchsole.com

Pack it in Everyone needs a staple leather backpack. Eco-luxury brand Ethical Collection, founded by Giovanna Eastwood, has a mission to introduce the work of skilled artisans from around the world to London, and to encourage people to opt for sustainable fashion. Our favourite piece from her extensive collection of designers has to be this black leather backpack from Cuero & Mør, who use natural vegetable tannins to tan its leather, which in the case of this piece, is gorgeous black buffalo.

£270, Cuero & Mør at Ethical Collection, ethicalcollection.com

wrap up warm Keep warm and stylish this autumn with L.K. Bennett’s Claren Cashmere Blanket Scarf Wrap. This wool and cashmere shawl is the perfect layering piece; it’s easy to wear and right on trend with contrasting stripes and classic frayed edging. It is endlessly versatile and is sure to complement all those autumn outfits.

£175 L.K. Bennett, 92 Northcote Road, SW11 6QN, 020 7223 4522, lkbennett.com

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“You have a more interesting life if you wear impressive clothes,” Vivienne Westwood once said, the ever-controversial fashion designer

whose personal style and politics have garnered as much attention as her eponymous fashion house over the years. Often renowned for holding a strong opinion on femininity (famously stating she would rather be considered a person than a woman), intelligence and the future of our planet, the British designer and activist first became known as a rebellious face of the anti-establishment during the late 1970s and has since evolved to create iconic collections at the forefront of fashion, which are full of femininity and personality.

Today the fashion extraordinaire remains a uniquely independent figure within the industry, never conforming to contemporary trends but instead pursuing her own thought-provoking experimentations with her cuts and designs of fabric. What is intriguing about Vivienne Westwood’s surprisingly intricate creations is how they can make you feel delicate and empowered all at once, going some way to suggest the designer’s attitude towards femininity.

Wearing one of her handmade and bespoke creations, there is a distinctive weight to not only the fabric, but also the historic influences of the dress. On seeing her creations, one does wonder how such a garment came to be. The inspirations and embellishments that so intricately weave their way through the thread of a Westwood gown have already been on a long and fascinating journey before you first step into the dress.

Behind an unassuming building front in Battersea, the vast studio of Vivienne Westwood is

where the real magic happens. Among rows and rows of calico cotton toiles, and with rolls of sumptuous and delicate fabrics stacked high to the ceiling, the couture team buzz between large cutting tables, some hand-embellishing dresses for bespoke designs and some working on toiles for next season’s Gold Label collection. “Part of the team works for Gold Label and the development of the next collection, another part only works for clientele,” says Brigitte Stepputtis, head of couture at Vivienne Westwood. “If we are busy and have a big couture wedding, then the whole team works on it; there can be 20 people working on one dress.”

A laborious and painstaking endeavour, perhaps, but on taking in a finished couture gown – which was no more than an illustration on paper a short while ago – the garment is quite simply breathtaking. The spectacle of the skirt’s circumference and sublime artistry of its detailing, not to mention the hundreds of hours the team has surely worked to create the dress, is a joy to behold.

Discover the world of extravagant taffeta gowns and one-of-a-kind designs with Vivienne Westwood’s bespoke

couture service. Amy Welch goes behind the scenes to uncover the process of creating the ultimate made-to-measure gown

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While Westwood doesn’t currently show on the couture runways of fashion week, the brand’s Gold Label is described as demi-couture; here clients can request a haute-couture gown to be as unique as meets their needs, from a slight colour variation on an existing design to a completely bespoke garment, all made to measure. It’s an exhilarating process for those who possess even the slightest interest in fine craftsmanship, historic significance or grand theatricality. “The craftsmanship is important,” Stepputtis explains. “It is part of the fashion, and if you were to compare it with the motor industry, it is like Formula One.”

Each dress presents a design as unique as the woman who would choose to wear it. “The clients who come to us are independent thinkers,” says Stepputtis. “We love our clients because they’re very interesting people who you would probably never meet in normal life. They come to Vivienne because they want something different.”

Although home to an eclectic array of colours and cuts, each dress also possesses that instantly recognisable and thoughtful narrative that underpins a Westwood design. Often beginning as a variation on a Westwood shape of that season, or from the extensive archive, entirely bespoke gowns have been made for many a red-carpet or high-profile event and, of course, are a hugely popular choice for brides. “The Westwood bride can be anything, from scarlet red to royal blue. We use tartan a lot and, of course, there are the classic shades of ivory,” says Stepputtis.

For a bride who knows from the outset that she wants something entirely unique, the process of creating a bespoke gown evolves naturally from the first consultation at the studio. “It starts with the design and the idea, which we manifest with illustrations, then a pattern is made accordingly and a toile,” says Stepputtis. “In the meantime, we offer a variety of fabrics, shapes and qualities suitable to the style and then decide if it is embroidered, beaded or has other elements, all depending on what the bride wants.” For past projects this has included long, sweeping veils, customised with hand embroidery.

Many people are still largely unaware of Westwood’s presence in bespoke couture. “Perhaps because her work is known for punk and theatricality, lots of people think she is unwearable,” Stepputtis muses. “But all of these experiments, if you take

them and apply a pattern system to the couture gowns, are always unique and amazing.”

When it comes to the intricacies and details of a made-to-measure gown, it seems one’s imagination is the limit, and for a woman who has specialised in bespoke couture for more than 25 years, Stepputtis holds a clear idea of each client’s needs and an enviable understanding of fabric. “If it’s a slinky

silhouette, it is often a draping fabric or sequins, and if it is a grander style, it is very likely to be taffeta, duchess or embroidered tulle,” says Stepputtis. “We had one bride who had doves as a symbol and so we created artwork around that.”

Looking to the future, the Vivienne Westwood bespoke service will only grow as more people discover the house’s remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail. “There are plans to open a shop in New York and we are working on a similar service there,” says Stepputtis. For now the highly skilled team of couturiers continue to produce gowns that are unique and incredibly detailed, yet as Stepputtis rightly points out, can be characterised in just a few words: “They are feminine and romantic, arresting and strong.” Just as a woman would want to be. n

Vivienne Westwood, 9-15 Elcho St, SW11 4AU020 7924 4747, viviennewestwood.com

Vivienne Westwood couture delicate tulle gown. layers of fine tulle in soft pastel shades with a smokey overlay of embroidered flowers. All images courtesy of Vivienne Westwood

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Two years since its launch, multi-arts centre Clapham Omnibus has given

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Just a stone’s throw away from Clapham Common, in the Old Town, is the ideal place for arts and ideas, The Clapham Omnibus. From theatre, to music and comedy, this

intimate space is filled with only the highest quality performances.

Opened in November 2013, the historic building was home to Clapham Library for more than 125 years, so when the library decided to move on to a newer, more modern space, it seemed that major change was imminent.

With 13 property developers vying for the building, competition was tough, but one local opera singer managed to battle through the developing giants. He felt so strongly that Lambeth should support the arts that, 2,000 signatures and £100,000 later, Lambeth Council was convinced that he was right.

Now, a 90-seat auditorium and three performance spaces sit below an impressive vaulted ceiling where Omnibus has become renowned for its high-quality work and variety of productions.

Its first offering, entitled Woyzeck, ran for three

weeks, received great reviews and completely sold out, giving audiences a small taste of what to expect at Omnibus. Since then, the company has produced many of its own shows as well as hosting others. Last year, it presented a contemporary version of Macbeth on Clapham Common, which saw the audience walking through the November drizzle wearing head torches. The Common paddling pool took centre stage acting as a bonfire for

witches to dance around. Next year, the Common will be taken over by La Bohème, a silent opera where the audience wear headphones. Productions like this illustrate just how Omnibus manages to

make classical work accessible to so many, adapting it for the modern world.

Unusual outdoor entertainment and classic adaptations aside, the diversity of shows doesn’t stop there. Every Sunday is dedicated to an eclectic music programme of up-and-coming artists just about to break onto the scene. Educational programmes are creating stronger relationships with schools and helping to widen Omnibus’ audience. Its work with

It’s no longer supported just by locals, but by people stretching far

across London

Lawson Trio Mosaic

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November dates for your diary

11-14 November, 7.30pmThe Bogus WomanDesperately seeking safety and asylum, an African woman arrives in a foreign land where she is detained, humiliated and abused, despite not having committed a crime. She loses her human rights and faces the cruelty of the authorities. The foreign land is a place called England. £15, concession £12, 16 years+

15 November, 7.30pm MosaicAlthough Omnibus is just two years old this November, it has already become involved in the EFG Jazz Festival. Ralph Wyld, winner of the Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize 2015, will be bringing his jazz septet, Mosaic to Omnibus. Mosaic features a diverse array of young talented individuals and each member is a valued part of the group, with improvisation playing a key role. £10

20 November, 7.30pmInstructions for American Servicemen in BritainIf you’ve ever wanted to know what the Americans really think of the Brits, this is the production for you. Set in 1942, a group of American servicemen arrive in England, greeted by a bizarre race. This is a comedy for adults and families alike, which will take audiences back to the British home front, where two American officers must explain the British way of life to their fellow countrymen.£12, concession £10

27 November, 5.30pmChristmas Lights Clapham is getting into the festive spirit in late November, as families are welcomed to see the annual Christmas lights switch on. This free event will see pop-up events lining the streets, with stalls, music and choirs, a silent cinema, puppetry, art installations and a children’s lighting up parade. Starting at Clapham North at 5.30pm, the whole event will be tied into the 2015 Festival of Light, connecting light and art. Local schools are being tasked with making paper lanterns ready for the big event. Omnibus, 1 Clapham Common Northside, SW4 0QW, 020 7498 4699, omnibus-clapham.org

Lambeth Academy on a piece called Sonnet and Sound has looked at fusing Shakespeare’s Sonnet 29 with rap, as well as the production of its very own music video.

While the audience might be adapting, it is also growing. It’s no longer supported just by locals, but by people stretching far across London. Actors such as Prunella Scales, Timothy West and Celia Imrie have joined Omnibus in its series called In Conversation With…, which returns to the centre in 2016 when Alison Steadman will join the line-up. Michael Gambon is also a well-known Omnibus patron, as well as Matthew Warchus, the artistic director for The Old Vic.

The future for Omnibus looks bright because it presents such a diverse array of productions, but that’s not to say that it doesn’t need support. With no public funding, it relies solely on ticket sales, fundraising and sponsors, meaning this Clapham gem still needs help. Memberships are available on a monthly or yearly basis, which have benefits, including free tickets and invitations to private viewings. That way there’s no excuse to miss out on the latest performances, all the while safe in the knowledge that you are supporting your local arts centre. n

The Bogus Woman © Chris Mann

Open day: Saturday 28th November 9.30 –11.30am

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FOOD & DRINK NEWSGreat new additions to south-west London

Indoor street food Head to the King & Co this November where Rotli Crew will be taking over the kitchen and cooking up delicious, authentic Indian-inspired street food, influenced by family recipes and using the freshest sustainable and seasonal ingredients. Rotli Crew’s food reflects the country’s diverse dishes and shows that there is more to Indian cuisine than your typical curry house. Customers can indulge in some of their crowd-pleasing favourites but can also expect regional curries and unusual delicacies. The weekend brunch menu will be classic but with an Indian twist.

100 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7BZ, thekingandco.uk, rotlicrew.com

Prize-winning jamsIf you appreciate homemade marmalade but don’t have the time to make your own, then turn to Mary’s Marmalade and Conserves. Mary had been making Seville orange marmalade and apricot conserve for her friends and family for 25 years. Thankfully, in 2010, she decided to share her recipes with others and launched Mary’s Marmalade. It’s a real family affair and she produces homemade conserves straight from her kitchen. Everything is made from just three ingredients: lemon, sugar and fresh fruit. The jams are stocked at 2 Love Tea and Coffee House on St John’s Road.

marysmarmalade.co.uk

The Queen of Sheba A 1920s-style vintage tearoom has opened in the great location of Abbeville Road. Betty Blythe serves fabulous food, quintessential Englishness and a hint of Hollywood glamour. It specialises in elegant tea parties and offers brunch menus and high tea with a corkage service. Betty Blythe also provides a party-planning service and caters in the luxury of your home or venue of your choice. Themes vary from the company’s beloved 1920s to Victorian Alice in Wonderland.

Afternoon tea from £22 per person, [email protected], 25 Abbeville Road, SW4 9LA, bettyblythe.co.uk

© The Walrus Room

It’s only a dream

The Walrus Room on Battersea Rise serves the

finest alcoholic beverages and seafood, as well as

charcuterie and cheese, and is named after the poem The Walrus and the Carpenter by Lewis

Carroll. All cocktails are Through the Looking Glass-themed and the bar itself has wood interior fittings and exquisite Victorian antiques adorning every wall. It hopes to be the

next conceptual cocktail bar serving the latest in

experimental drinks, and the owners have created a home-grown Victorian

wonderland to give customers an artisanal drinking experience.

Pop in for some drinks with a twist.

40 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE, 020 7228 8677,

thewalrusroom.com

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Get the Christmas shopping in early and visit the White Christmas Fair on Northcote Road & Webb’s Road this November

Santa Claus is coming to town, and on Saturday 28 November you will find him on Northcote Road in Battersea, as it hosts the annual Christmas event.

Starting in the morning at 11am, there are more than 100 stalls, two fairground rides, and plenty of live entertainment all day. Join the carol singing by candlelight, drink a mulled wine or hot chocolate in the outdoor lounge and get ahead with your Christmas shopping, as the market stalls will be open until 8pm.

Due to the popularity of events on this street and the strength of this local community, the 2015 Fair is set to be bigger than ever. The pavements will be lined with market stalls and seasonal entertainment, alongside a boulevard of Christmas trees, stretching the length of this much-loved shopping street.

But it doesn’t end there, this year for the first time, the organisers – led by the Northcote Business Network – are delighted to welcome the businesses on neighbouring shopping street, Webb’s Road to join the festivities. Here’s what’s going on…

SnowiS falling

northcote RoadThe festive event on Northcote Road will follow its traditional format, featuring a visiting market with a huge variety of stalls, filled with wonderful gifts from jewellery and fashion, to homewares and toys. Select your tree, eat a mince pie (or two!), enjoy a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate, and you’ll be sure to get that Christmassy feeling started.

Webb’s RoadThis year the event will extend onto neighbouring Webb’s Road – home to a wonderful collection of independent stores, salons, cafés and more. This picturesque south west London street will be closed to traffic all day, providing a relaxed, village-feel in which to enjoy all the seasonal entertainment. Visitors will discover more than 50 brands housed inside two enormous marquees, with a wonderful range of quality gift items.

Santa’s grottoIf you've been good this year, then you can visit Santa in his grotto at Hamptons International, 98-100 Northcote Road. Every child will receive a gift and visitors are invited to make a donation to Cancer Research UK. The grotto is open from 4pm to 7pm, on both Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November.

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Christmas lights switch onOn the evening of Friday 27 November, the Belleville School, Honeywell School & Bollingbroke Academy choirs will be singing carols on the corner of Bennerley Road at 5pm, ready for the switch-on of the Christmas lights on Northcote Road. This year, the lights will be switched on by Snoopy himself from the forthcoming motion picture, Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie.

Jonathan Dyson, chairman of the Northcote Business Network said: “We are really excited about the event this year – it is bigger and better than ever before – particularly with the addition of our sister shopping street, Webb’s Road. Hamptons is pleased to be hosting Santa in his grotto at our office during the event – an elf will greet you at the door and there will be several reindeer parked on the roof!” n

Saturday 28 November from 11am to 8pm on Northcote Road & Webb’s Road in Battersea. Visit northcoteroad.london

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Sweat yourself sillyEveryone wants to be inside when it’s cold and dark outside, but leaving home to go to a heated yoga studio can be very rewarding. With the temperature cranked up and the chill of outside far from your mind, you might find yourself enjoying being as sweaty as a desert marathon runner. Hot yoga is very good for losing weight, feeling good within yourself and is very rewarding for anyone feeling stressed or disappointed that the days of the week only seem to have a few fleeting moments of sunlight. Try Bikram Yoga Clapham Junction as an alternative to running in the park – you never know, you might be converted.

£45 introduction offer, email [email protected] for joining information, 91 St Johns Hill, SW11 1SY, 020 7585 0377, bycj.co.uk

You spin me right roundThis is an obvious indoor choice and can be very gratifying. Some people get their mind set on working out in the fresh air of the outdoors, and while that’s very nice and extremely enjoyable, it doesn’t mean you can’t get a good session while staying inside. The greatest thing about spin classes is that you don’t need to don a helmet and a thousand reflective strips, and with interval spin training, you can get the same benefits as cycling along a route with hills, twists and turns. This is particularly good for thighs, calves, core strength and bottoms, so when spring comes around you’ll be able to hit the road again with your super-strong legs.

£10 single class, fit4cycle Battersea, Nuffield Health, Sheepcote Lane, SW11 5BT, email [email protected], 0783 417 1783, fit4cycle.co.uk

Science has proven – not that it really needed to – that in the winter, it’s harder to get the same amount of exercise as you normally do in the summer. It’s a mixture of shorter

days, cooler temperatures and our innate function to want to hibernate and stock up on fat-building carbs

in the name of comfort. There’s nothing easier than coming home after a long day at work in November and slipping into comfortable clothes and pitching camp on the sofa, when normally you’d take to the park for a run or hit the gym. Here are some top tips for busting sloth-ism in winter.

Tom Hagues gives inspiration to help you keep exercising when your motivation is as low as the temperature outside

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Couch potatoSometimes, if the rain is pouring and you have no choice but to lounge on the sofa and watch television, at least make it count. Buy yourself a couple of tools that can be used sitting (or possibly laying) down, like resistance bands. You might actually have to stand up to use some of them, but that’s not a bad thing because it might even inspire you to do something a bit more vigorous. Even hand grip resistance tools work your forearms and finger muscles, and they can definitely be done while you’re on your back watching your third episode of Agatha Christie's Poirot. Other types of bands can be used to stretch and gently work muscles in the warmth of your living room.

Clambering and scamperingIndoor rock climbing is a cardio workout that has the added benefit of giving your brain a quick tune-up by planning your next few moves before you actually do them. It’s like vertical version of the game Twister, and there’s no need to worry about it not doing you any good – it’ll increase your heart rate so much that you can burn around 650 calories per hour. It’s not just great for arm muscles either; you’ll also be using your back, leg and core strengths in order to climb.

£10 peak, £7.50 off-peak, VauxWall Climbing Centre, Arch 46 – 47a, South Lambeth Road, SW8 1SR, 020 7160 0248, vauxwallclimbing.co.uk

Pilates for days A simple option, and something that can be done at home, especially if you invest in a fitness ball and yoga mat. It’s more or less the perfect way to enhance core muscles and keep wintry flab from building up around your midriff, as well as improving your flexibility for other sports and workouts. If you’re not confident enough to be able to do this at home without the help of an instructor (some of the poses are incredibly specific), then your luck is in: there are endless Pilates studios in south-west London. n

£10 taster classes, Pepilates, 17c Welmar Mews, SW4 7DD, 0207 498 3359, pepilates.co.uk

Ducking and diving Dodgeball is perfect for winter; it’s indoors, it’s a team sport and you don’t realise how much exercise you’re doing because you’re too busy trying to win the game. It’s also a grade-A cardio workout because you’re constantly moving, and most of your body’s muscles get a good stretching too. A great one to do to beat any winter blues or bust some work-induced stress. Go Mammoth operates dodgeball sessions in Clapham, so there’s one right on your doorstep.

See website for individual and team joining fees, Clapham Leisure Centre, 141 Clapham Manor Street, SW4 6DB, 0207 381 6034, gomammoth.co.uk

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Live-in au pair Sun 18 Oct, 2015 4.48pm

Hi all. I have found a sole, live-in au pair to look after my son. However, he may still do two mornings a week at nursery. I wondered if anyone has a live-in au pair, and if so, how much do you pay them?

Top replies:

Sun 18 Oct, 2015 7.06pm

You shouldn’t really be using an au pair as sole charge. Au pairs are meant to do a maximum of 35 hours per week and for that they receive around £150 a week.

Sun 18 Oct, 2015 8.10pm

I think the general recommendation is that an au pair works up to 25 hours and gets paid around £80 to £100 per week, while an au pair who works up to 35 hours gets approximaely £100 to £120 per week. Generally, they shouldn’t have sole charge of children under two and they should only do light house work... they are not a nanny or a cleaner. Au pairs get two days off a week and get at least four weeks’ holiday.

Sun 18 Oct, 2015 8.11pm

To echo the above, you absolutely cannot have an au pair in sole charge of a young child. Au pairs are supposed to have plenty of time to go to language classes, get to know the local area, etc. They are supposed to work 25 hours a week, or as stated above, they can work up to 35 hours, but that really is the maximum. I know childcare is expensive, but an au pair is not the answer for sole-charge childcare.

Sun 18 Oct, 2015 8.54pm

I worked as an au pair in Europe as a teenager. Admittedly, this was a few years back, but I always had sole charge of children, including two under the age of two. I know a few have said it isn’t allowed, but I know plenty of au pairs who don’t have an issue with it and do it as a matter of course. Whether you wish to leave an under two in their care is

another matter. Around £100 is standard for 25 hours, two nights babysitting and two days off per week.

Easigrass – your experience and costs Thurs 22 Oct, 2015 11.30am

We’re revamping our garden and want to go for an artificial lawn. We’ve been talking to Easigrass and got a quote from them. Our builders are doing half of the job – removing the existing patio, doing all the digging, filling the ground with the first aggregate and making sure it’s compact. Then Easigrass are coming in, filling the remaining 5cm with another finer filler and laying the grass. They do all the final prep. They are charging us £60 per sq m for their most expensive grass – Mayfair. Does that sound about right? It will be £1,800, including VAT for our 5x5 garden. Does anyone know how much it usually costs? Should we be paying less for having most of the prep done already?

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Thurs 22 Oct, 2015 5.48pm

I haven’t used Easigrass but we had ours

done by a local gardener and most of the work was in the prep. He spent ages levelling and bashing and levelling it all again; it was a real work of art. I think my neighbours used Easigrass and it seems OK. I’d try and ask any of your neighbours if they’ve used it before. I hope that helps.

Thurs 22 Oct, 2015 5.54pm

We used Easigrass. Again, the gardener did all the prep work. I called them back three times as it was lumpy and there was a noticeable slope. Each time they tried to fix it but it’s very hard once the grass was down, and it was attached around other objects as well. Overall, I think their grass does look better, but if it’s like my experience, do be ready to call them back to make sure that you are really happy.

Fri 23 Oct, 2015 3.38pm

We had Easigrass put in (we did other work to the garden, but the fake grass was subcontracted to Easigrass). We are very happy with how it looks. It was all done in half a day (the Easigrass part) and we paid £1,100, plus VAT, for 12 sq m (for Mayfair). Like you mention, the rubbish removal, the initial filling, etc, was done by our gardener, not Easigrass.

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Battersea is not colloquially known as ‘Nappy Valley’ for any reason. And four local businesses that are making the most of this title are Neighbourhood Midwives,

Baby Intuition, Hello Mums and Match Up Mums, which all share the same aim of introducing pregnant women and new parents to many of the fantastic local businesses available in the area in the form of the Clapham Pregnancy and Baby Show. The first event was held earlier this year and proved extremely popular with expectant residents – in fact, around 250 visitors enjoyed the Northcote Road-based show. The autumn get-together is set to be just as useful, informative and fun – and, of course, very locally-focused.

The event highlights the commitment shown by local businesses in supporting parents on their journey, which is why it is held on a much smaller scale than the big Olympia baby shows. It will showcase a large range of specialists from hypnobirth experts and birth doulas to reflexologists, maternity wear suppliers and many more to suit all your parenting needs. Guest speakers will give talks and share their expert knowledge. Local retailer Peppermint is one of the sponsors of the show and will host the ‘equipment zone’, giving visitors a chance to try out a range of products from prams to slings and high-chairs. Peppermint has also invited along car-seat manufacturer Maxi-Cosi, which will run an informative talk and product demonstrations with very useful travel safety tips. In addition to Peppermint, more than 30 local businesses will have a stand at the event to showcase their products and services.

Take part in the raffle held for the Children’s Osteopathic Centre charity for your chance to win great prizes, including Aden and Anais baby products and Sammy Duder pottery. Attendees will also get a goodie bag full of treats and vouchers.

This event wouldn’t be the same without Hamptons Estate Agents on board as community sponsors, something the company is doing as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local companies and parents.

Stroll on down to the Clapham Pregnancy and Baby Show for the answers to all your parenting questions and product advice. If you’re a new family in the area or are waiting for your little one’s arrival, it’s a great way to find out about local businesses and meet like-minded people. n

Free, order tickets at claphammums.com, 14 November, 2.30-5.30pm, Chatham Hall, 152 Northcote Road, SW11 6RD

Head down to the Clapham Pregnancy and Baby Show this month to find plenty of inspiration

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The White House School has plenty to celebrate as next year marks its 30th anniversary. Founded by Mary McCahery in 1985, it is known locally for its family ethos.

Staying true to its roots, two of Mary’s children play an instrumental part in the school with daughter Laura being Vice Principal and Principal of Woodentops Nursery SW12 while daughter Sarah is principal of its sister nursery, Woodentops SW4, on Abbeville Road.

With its open days taking place this month (Woodentops SW4 is on 7 November while Woodentops SW12 and The White House Prep’s are on 28 November), Mary and Laura reflect on the past year. Not that long after coming back from a Year 6 excursion to Seville, they are both keen to point out the benefits of cultural school trips. “The children learn Spanish and French so it provides them with a wonderful opportunity to put their language learning into everyday practice,” Laura says. Mary adds: “They saw a Flamenco show; we visited the cathedrals and

we went to a local theatre.” Alternating every year between France and Spain, Laura and Mary are already planning next year’s trip to France. “We also teach Latin but we’re not thinking of going to Rome… yet!”

Back at school and Mary and Laura are as enthusiastic about London. “We do at least one activity per week,” says Laura. “Years 5 and 6 recently did DNA testing at The Royal Institution and made a necklace from their DNA. The former group also went to the Bank of England – it’s activities like these and learning beyond the classroom which is so important to every child’s development.”

Alongside many of its creative credentials, The White House School ensures that children achieve high academic results and are rewarded every day. “Praise is so important. Each day should be a praise-worthy occasion and the children should feel they have achieved something, big or small – saying ‘thank you’, for example, for holding a door open is reinforcing a courteous message,” says Mary.

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As well as encouraging the children, the school very much involves the parents, and this year it has started working with The Parent Practice, which runs positive parenting courses. Working alongside the parents, these help bring awareness to how parents can help improve their child’s self-esteem, support them with their friendships and prepare them for the next stage of school life. Laura explains: “It’s especially important for Year 6 as they’re getting ready for the transition into secondary school,” while Mary adds, “We’re a small school through choice and this means that we have a lot more flexibility and can encourage every child and give them the best all-rounded education.”

On the subject of progression, Mary tells me that although the school won’t be increasing its class sizes, it does have planning permission to create new facilities for two of its buildings on the main site. But what would these include? “I would absolutely love a theatre – that’s the dream,” she says enthusiastically. And although the plans aren’t yet into fruition, the new additions would certainly complement the art block, music room and ICT suite that were built two years ago.

A family school – where even head master Daniel Cummings’ son attends – is a message that Mary and Laura are keen to get across. And it certainly speaks for itself. So much so that on open days, it is actually the current Year Six pupils and the previous year’s returning students who show prospective parents and pupils around. “The now-Year 7s come back in their school uniform to give tours and parents who have pupils at the school answer any questions they might have. It’s a great opportunity for them to find out if it’s the right place for them and their child,” says Mary. And with feeder schools including

Trinity School, Emanuel School and Streatham and Clapham High School, James Allen’s Girls’ School, Dulwich College and Alleyn’s School, it’s a fantastic opportunity to talk to alumni too.

Past pupils will also be in attendance at The White House School’s anniversary party. Celebrating on the same day as the Queen’s birthday in April, they will host a street fête in the grounds of the school. “It’s going to be so much fun,” Mary says.

However, there are the open days, Christmas carols on the drive, nativity and an evening storytelling to get through first. Among other activities, of course… n

24 Thornton Road, SW12 0LF, 020 8674 9514, whitehouseschool.com

We have a lot more flexibility and can

encourage every child and give them the best all-rounded education

Children’s corner

Year Six pupils tell us what they think

“The White House School is very supportive. All the teachers and children are very kind, especially as the elder years look out for the

younger ones. It’s a very caring school.”

“The most incredible thing about The White House School is that everyone is like a family

and helps each other in a different way.”

“I like attending because of all the smiley, happy faces of the children and adults around me”

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As a born and bred Battersea resident, I am often asked the same question: where do you live? Oh Battersea, I reply. Where’s the nearest train station? they ask. The

look of pure confusion on people’s faces when I tell them that it’s Clapham Junction is rather amusing the first time round. However, having to constantly repeat the endless explanation that Clapham Junction is, in fact, in Battersea can get rather tedious. I am a proud Battersean but I understand why people get confused; why would someone name a station that is in Battersea after Clapham?

It all boils down to the snobbery of the Victorians. Clapham Junction was built in 1863 as an interchange station in order to cope with the growing number of lines. At the time, Clapham was the more affluent area; a fashionable rural village full of large, elegant houses and home to London’s middle and upper classes. A mile or so down the road was Battersea, which was mostly made up of the poor working class and comprised fields, factories and riverside slums. The Not In My Back Yards (NIMBYs) prevented the construction of the station in Clapham and instead it was built in the middle

of Battersea. At the time the railway companies didn’t want to associate the station with the image of Battersea as they wanted to attract the middle and upper classes, so they decided to use the grander of the two names, Clapham, as they believed people would not want to travel through the rough district of Battersea. The creation of Clapham Junction led to more homes being built and more shops appearing, reshaping Battersea’s image.

With Clapham Junction being one of the busiest stations in Europe, many visitors are unaware of this issue, and that they are actually in Battersea. The confusion also extends to bars and restaurants in Battersea which list Clapham as their location. The problem with this is that it has an impact on people and businesses on a daily basis. Many visitors often emerge from Clapham tube stations and ask for directions to the Clapham Grand, which is, in fact, located in Battersea and the only link between the Commons is to take the bus.

Back in 2011 in the midst of the summer riots, many news and media outlets including the BBC and Sky reported that people were rampaging through the streets of Clapham, looting shops, starting fires

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and turning the area into something resembling a big war zone. For anyone actually in Clapham at the time, myself included, this reporting came as a rather big surprise as the Clapham area was largely untouched by the riots. It was not just the media who got confused by the geography, but also Google Maps, which in 2011 marked parts of Battersea as Clapham.

Love Battersea, which was set up in 2005, started a campaign called ‘SW11tch back to Battersea’, which aims to make residents and businesses proud to say that they live in such a vibrant area as Battersea, and with the backing of MP Jane Ellison and Wandsworth Council, it wants to re-name Clapham Junction as Battersea Junction. Despite this not yet happening, the campaign has had many triumphs. Numerous businesses have corrected their details and ‘SW11tched’ back after mistakenly thinking they were in Clapham. Google co-founder Larry Page responded to the complaint that Battersea was wrongly listed as Clapham by

saying: “Our company promises to correct our maps to show SW11 as Battersea and give accuracy, clarity and identity back to the area”. To the surprise of Love Battersea, Wandsworth Council decided to branch out on its own and removed bins in Battersea bearing the Wandsworth Council logo and instead labelled them as Battersea in a bid to make the town centre pedestrian-friendly and increase community spirit. One major triumph for Love Battersea is noticeable as you walk through the main exit of Clapham Junction; a sign stating, “Welcome to the heart of Battersea, Clapham Junction”. This sign is seen by thousands of people every day, and is a major boost in protecting Battersea’s identity. Love Battersea continues to campaign against the “Claphamisation” of Battersea, focusing mainly on the language of signs and billboards and the addresses of Battersea businesses as it believes these changes will strengthen community spirit, and these methods are working.

I completely support Love Battersea, not just for what it is doing for my local area but for what it believes. That is keeping the identity of an area alive and being proud of where you live, whether it is Battersea, Balham, Clapham or Wandsworth. In my

opinion it doesn’t matter if the train station gets re-named or not. Firstly, because it would mean changing a historical name and secondly, I just don’t think Battersea Junction has the same ring to it. I think the

simple solution is to promote the phrase “Clapham Junction is the heart of Battersea” instead of going over the same story all the time because, frankly, who has time for that?

Just remember this tip from Love Battersea: “Leicester Square isn’t in Leicester, it’s in London… everybody knows that. Same logic: Clapham Junction isn’t in Clapham, it’s the heart of Battersea!”. n

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Planning & DeveloPment

Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting south-west London

in the middle of October, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced the winner of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2015 for the UK’s best

new building. It was covered by national news, including a substantial segment on BBC News at Ten on the day of the announcement. A much-coveted and respected award, it seems. The winner was Burntwood School in Wandsworth, a large comprehensive girls’ school designed by architects Allford Hall Monaghan

Morris (AHMM). In fact, the award is widely regarded as being the UK’s most prestigious architecture prize.

The result was announced on 15 October, with an awards ceremony taking place that evening at the RIBA headquarters in Portland Place, central London. The design was praised for its six new faculty buildings, which reimagine 1950s modernism, and its two cultural constructions that link the existing school buildings. Lots of light and an airy

gRaDe-a aRCHiteCtURe

The Journal takes a look at the recently-constructed and

award-winning architecture of Wandsworth’s Burntwood School

All images courtesy of RIBA© Timothy Soar

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daTE RECEIVEd: 7 octoberaddRESS: Hildreth StreetPRoPoSal: alterations, including enlargement of existing window opening at rear third-floor level, installation of full-length glazed door and creation of a balcony.

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daTE RECEIVEd: 9 octoberaddRESS: Este Road PRoPoSal: Installation of automated entrance gates to side of fire station.

atmosphere are noticeable features in the design, with double-height spaces at the end of each corridor to increase the amount of daylight filling the building.

In terms of benefits to the school and its day-to-day running, the design allocates various teaching areas to be utilised by staff and pupils; from conventional classrooms to interactive open spaces. For a splash or two of colour, the project features large, colourful murals throughout the buildings – cleverly combining signposting with modern art – which aHMM achieved after working closely with talented graphic artist Morag Myerscough.

The judges were very complimentary of Burntwood School’s architecture, producing various praising comments including: “Burntwood School is the clear winner of the 2015 RIBa Stirling Prize. It is the most accomplished of

the six shortlisted buildings because it demonstrates the full range of the skills that architects can offer to society.”

The judges all came from the world of architecture and their insights will have proved invaluable for deciding on the winner from the six entrants on the final shortlist. The judges were Jane duncan, RIBa president and chair; Peter Clegg, architect; Steve Tompkins, architect and winner of the 2014 RIBa Stirling Prize; dame Theresa Sackler, arts philanthropist, and Rory olcayto, editor of the industry publication Architects’ Journal.

Jane duncan said: “Burntwood School shows us how superb school design can be at the heart of raising our children’s educational enjoyment and achievement. allford Hall Monaghan Morris, experienced school architects, have created a stunning campus.”

She added: “They have produced delightful, resourceful and energy-efficient buildings that will benefit the whole community in the long term. with the Uk facing a huge shortage of school places, it is vital we learn lessons from Burntwood. I am delighted to present architects allford Hall Monaghan Morris with the 2015 RIBa Stirling Prize.” n

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THE DIRECTORYAll of the essentials are taken care of in our roundup for harmonious living

travel & socialHOTELS Brewers Inn147 East HillSW18 2QB020 8874 4128brewersinn.co.uk

Crowne Plaza London BatterseaBridges WharfSW11 3BE020 7801 3500ihg.com

Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa354 Queenstown RoadSW8 4AE020 7062 8000pestana.com

The Alma Hotel499 Old York RoadSW18 1TF020 8870 2537almawandsworth.com

The Lavender Guest House18 Lavender SweepSW11 1HA 020 7585 2767thelavenderguesthouse.com

lifesaversCLEaningCleaners Battersea020 3404 2168 battersea-cleaners.co.uk

COunCiLLambeth Council18 Brixton HillSW2 1RD020 7926 1000lambeth.gov.uk

Wandsworth CouncilWandsworth High Street SW18 2PU020 8871 6000wandsworth.gov.uk

Dry CLEaningDry Cleaning Squaredrycleaningsquare.co.uk

Fantasy Cleaners020 7498 3355fantasycleaners.com

ELECTriCianSW Bishop90 Mallinson RoadSW11 1 BN020 7924 1421swbishop.co.uk

FLOriSTBattersea Flower Station16 Winders Road, SW11 3HE07724 421 208batterseaflowerstation.co.uk

Clapham FlowersUnit I Clapham South StationNightingale LaneSW4 9AE020 8673 2958claphamflowers.co.uk

The Flower Sanctuary8 Hildreth Street, SW12 9RQ020 8675 3799flowersanctuary.co.uk

LibraryBattersea Library 265 Lavender Hill, SW11 1JB020 7223 2334wandsworth.gov.uk

Wandsworth Library11 Garratt Lane, SW18 4AQ020 8877 1742wandsworth.gov.uk

LOCkSmiTHClapham Locksmiths70 Larkhall Rise, SW4 6LA07706 533 488, 020 7498 3747clapham-locksmiths.co.uk

Oakley Locksmiths Ltd81 Replingham RoadSW18 5LU020 8871 1238oakleylocksmiths.co.uk

PLumbErThe Hamilton Group020 7738 8967hamiltongroup.co.uk

POST OFFiCEClapham Common Post Office161-163 Clapham High Street SW4 7STpostoffice.co.uk

Battersea Post Office202 Lavender HillSW11 1AB postoffice.co.uk

mOVing SErViCES

Abels Moving ServicesUK Residential, European and International Removals & Storage020 3773 5796 [email protected] abels.co.uk

TraVEL agEnTMax Travel250 York RoadSW11 3SJ020 7095 0920maxtravel.co.uk

Original Travel21 Ransome’s Dock35-37 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NP020 3740 7842originaltravel.co.uk

VETS anD PETSDavid Cuffe & Associates52 Abbeville Road, SW4 9NF 020 8772 9922cuffevets.com

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HEALTH & WELLBEINGDOCTORSClapham Family Practice 89 Clapham High Street SW4 7DB020 3049 6600theclaphamfamilypractice.co.uk

The Awareness Centre41 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JX020 8673 4545theawarenesscentre.com

Bolingbroke Medical CentreWakehurst Road, SW11 6BF020 7801 1460bolingbrokemedicalcentre.nhs.uk

Thurleigh Road Practice88a Thurleigh Road, SW12 8TT020 8675 3521thurleighroadpractice.co.uk

DENTISTCrescent Lodge Dental Practice28 Clapham Common South SideSW4 9BN020 7622 5333, dentistsw4.com

Ethicare Dental68 West Hill, SW18 1RU020 3131 5545ethicaredental.co.uk

Riverside Dental Spa5B Hamilton HouseSt George Wharf, SW8 2LE, 020 7091 0677riversidedentalspa.com

Trinity Fields Dental194 Trinity Road, SW17 7HR020 8672 7766trinityfieldsdental.co.uk

Busy BeesDolphin House, Riverside West Smugglers Way, SW18 1DE020 8877 1135busybeeschildcare.co.uk

Eaton House The Manor58 Clapham Common Northside, SW4 9RU020 7924 6000eatonhouseschools.com

EDUCATIONEmanuel School Battersea RiseSW11 1HS 020 8870 4171emanuel.org.uk

Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common NorthsideSW4 9SD020 7350 2452parkgate-school.co.uk

The White House Preparatory24 Thornton RoadSW12 0LF020 8674 9514whitehouseschool.com

The Baby Room22-23 The BoulevardSW17 7BW020 8675 7276babyroom.co.uk

Thomas’s Battersea28-40 Battersea High StreetSW11 3JB020 7978 0900thomas-s.co.uk

Wandsworth Preparatory School2 Allfarthing LaneSW18 2PQ020 8870 4133wandsworthprep.com

OpTICIaNSBoots Opticians170 Balham High Road, SW12 9BW020 8673 1546boots.com

Brompton’s Opticians103 Clapham High Street SW4 7TB020 7627 5753bromptons.co.uk

HOmE & CULTUrEaNTIQUESBraemar Antiques113 Northcote Road, SW11 6PW020 7924 5628braemar-antiques.com

Les Sardines42 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RY020 7738 8499lessardines.co.uk

Northcote Road Antiques Market155a Northcote RoadSW11 6QB020 7228 6850northcoteroadantiques.co.uk

Robert Young Antiques68 Battersea Bridge Road SW11 3AG020 7228 7847robertyoungantiques.com

Tonsley Fine Art and Antiques338 Old York Road, SW18 1SS020 8870 3991tonsleyfineartandantiques.co.uk

aRCHITECTS Arc 3 Chartered Architects66 Clapham Common, SW4 9SB020 8777 4000arc3-architects.co.uk

Foster & Partners22 Hester Road, SW11 4AN020 7738 0455fosterandpartners.com

Granit Chartered ArchitectsStudios 18-1916 Porteus Place, SW4 OAS 020 7924 4555granit.co.uk

aRT GallERyKristin Hjellegjerde533 Old York Road, SW18 1TG020 8875 0110kristinhjellegjerde.com

FURNITUREASPACE144 Northcote Road SW11 6RD020 7228 3074aspace.co.uk

Eclectic Interiors65 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JW020 8673 0572eclecticinteriors.co.uk

Quirky Dovetail24 Ritherdon Road, SW17 8QD020 8682 2522quirkydovetail.co.uk

Revamp Interiors33 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EF020 8767 7222revampinteriors.co.uk

The Paint House52 Northcote Road, SW11 1PA020 7924 5118thepainthouse.com

GIFT SHOpAll Good Gifts65 Northcote Road, SW11 1NP020 7223 8257allgoodgifts.co.uk

Chalk41 Replingham RoadSW18 5LT020 8870 6125chalkgifts.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINKBakery Gail’s 64 Northcote RoadSW11 6QL020 7924 6330gailsbread.co.uk

Le Petit Boulanger25 Abbeville RoadSW4 9LA020 8675 9475web.lepetitboulanger.co.uk

BarsAdventure Bar89-91 Battersea RiseSW11 1HW020 3640 3229adventurebar.co.uk

Graffiti Bar561 Garratt LaneSW18 4SR020 8944 9009graffitibar.co.uk

The 3 Monkeys5 Fernlea RoadSW12 9RT020 8673 4447the3monkeysbar.co.uk

The Bedford77 Bedford HillSW12 9HD020 8682 8940thebedford.co.uk

The Doodle Bar 33 Parkgate RoadSW11 4NP020 7223 7115thedoodlebar.com

Rise 4646 Battersea RiseSW11 1EE020 7228 7676rise46.com

CafesBrew45 Northcote RoadSW11 1NJ020 7585 2198brew-cafe.com

The Black Lab Coffee House18 Clapham Common Southside, SW4 7AB020 7738 8441blacklabcoffee.com

The Georgian 27 Balham Hill, SW12 9DX020 8675 4975georgianrestaurant.co.uk

ConfeCtionerCake Boutique31 Lavender HillSW11 5QW020 7228 0023

DeRosier Chocolates81 Revelstoke RoadSW18 5NL020 8947 4456derosierchocolates.com

GreenGroCerWhole Foods Market305-311 Lavender HillSW11 1LN020 7585 1488wholefoodsmarket.com

PuBsThe Bolingbroke174 Northcote RoadSW11 6RE020 7228 4040thebolingbroke.com

The Devonshire39 Balham High RoadSW12 9AN020 8673 1363devonshirebalham.co.uk

The Draft House94 Northcote RoadSW11 6QW020 7924 1814drafthouse.co.uk

The Magic Garden 231 Battersea Park RoadSW11 4LG020 7622 4844magicgardenpub.com

The Regent21 Chestnut GroveSW12 8JB020 8772 0546theregentbalham.co.uk

The Ship 41 Jews RowSW18 1TB020 8870 9667theship.co.uk

The Sun47 Old TownSW4 0JL020 7622 4980thesunclapham.co.uk

restaurantsBalham Bowls Club7-9 Ramsden RoadSW12 8QX020 8673 4700balhambowlsclub.com

Ben’s Canteen140 St John’s HillSW11 1SL020 7228 3260benscanteen.com

Doukan 350 Old York RoadSW18 1SS020 8870 8280

Gazette100 Balham High RoadSW12 9AA020 8772 1232gazettebrasserie.co.uk

The Green Room2 Battersea RiseSW11 1ED020 7223 5147 thegreenroombattersea.com

Harrison’s15-19 Bedford HillSW12 9EX020 8675 6900harrisonsbalham.co.uk

Marco Polo on the River Eastfields AvenueSW18 1LP020 8874 6800marcopolo.uk.net

No 32 The Old Town32 The PavementSW4 0JE 020 3535 0910no32theoldtown.co.uk

Rosita and the Sherry Bar124 Northcote RoadSW11 6QU020 7998 9093rositasherry.net

The Avalon16 Balham HillSW12 9EB020 8675 8613theavalonlondon.com

Tsunami 5-7 Voltaire RoadSW4 6DQ020 7978 1610tsunamirestaurant.co.uk

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Kalyana Spa54 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EG020 7228 9338kalyana-spa.com

HAIR SALONAnthony Laban Home3 Bennet Court1 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG020 3475 6644anthonylabanhome.com

Gro 2 Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH020 7627 0169

and4 Lavender Hill, SW11 5RW020 7585 1325grolondon.co.uk

Jo Partridge9 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG020 8682 1066jopartridge.com

Rococo Salon16 Webb’s Road, SW11 1XJ020 7223 0948rococosalon.com

BOUTIQUES

BEAUTY & FITNESS

FASHIONBunka24 Bedford HillSW12 9RG020 8675 2345bunka.co.uk

Denner Cashmere114 St John’s Hill, SW11 1SJ0844 922 0058dennercashmere.co.uk

Ethical Collection‘Bringing beautiful items, talented artisans and designers to new markets’ethicalcollection.com

Iris97 Northcote Road, SW11 6PL020 7924 1836irisfashion.co.uk

Jigsaw 73 Northcote RoadSW11 6PJ020 7223 8972jigsaw-online.com

Katharine Bird20 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE020 7228 2235katharinebird.co.uk

Petit Bateau133 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX020 7228 7233 petit-bateau.co.uk

Question-Air143-145 Northcote RoadSW11 6PX020 7924 6948question-air.com

Shipton and Heneage Shoes117 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RH020 7738 8484shipton.com

BEAUTYCharlotte Cave17 The Polygon, SW4 0JG020 7622 4665 charlottecave.co.uk

Lemon Tree Health and Beauty66 Webb’s Road, SW11 6SE020 7228 1020lemontree-london.com

Nirvana Health and Beauty191 Garratt Lane, SW18 4DR020 8704 0034nirvanahealthandbeauty.com

Purity Skin Centre95-97 Clapham High StreetSW4 7TB020 7622 3700purityskincentre.com

So Me Beauty and Wellness21 Clapham High Street, SW4 7TR020 7720 3330so-me.me

Verde113 Northcote Road, SW11 6PJ 020 7223 2095verde.co.uk

Tranquility Skin Care Centre1 Bellevue RoadSW17 7EG020 8696 1700tranquillitybeautyclinic.com

Willie Smarts11 The PavementSW4 0HY020 7498 7771williesmarts.co.uk

Witches Hut45 Balham High RoadSW12 9AN 020 8673 3222

and13 The PavementSW4 OHY020 7720 3666witcheshut.com

Michaela Mitoi Hair and BeautyA2 Spinnaker HouseBattersea Reach, Juniper DriveSW18 1FR020 7738 0304michaelasalon.com

FITNESSBalance Physio113 Gauden RoadSW4 6LE020 7627 2308balancephysio.com

Fitness First279-291 Balham High RoadSW17 7BA0844 571 2804fitnessfirst.co.uk

Fybre Fitness Hub25 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ020 7223 7660fybrefit.co.uk

Movers and Shapers63 Balham High RoadSW12 9AP020 8673 0808moversandshapers.co.uk

Pepilates17c Welmar Mews, 154 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7DD020 7498 3359pepilates.co.uk

Siena18 Bellevue RoadSW17 7EG020 8767 1961sienafashions.com

The Collection - London47 Prince of Wales Mansions SW11 4BH020 3602 3204thecollection-london.com

Trotters 86 Northcote Road, SW11 6QN020 7585 0572trotters.co.uk

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Your local agentsA selection of some of the top estate agents in the area

Douglas & GordonClapham 30 Abbeville RoadSW4 9NG020 8675 4400 (sales)020 8675 0888 (lettings)

Battersea Park236 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND020 7720 8077 (sales)020 7498 5243 (lettings)

Battersea128 Northcote RoadSW11 6QZ020 7924 2000 (sales)020 7924 2002 (lettings)

Southfields & Earlsfield24 Replingham RoadSW18 5LR020 8874 8822 (sales)020 8874 8844 (lettings)

Balham81 Nightingale LaneSW12 8NX020 8673 0191 (Sales)020 8673 0191 (Lettings)douglasandgordon.com

HamptonsBattersea & Wandsworth98-100 Northcote Road SW11 6QW020 7411 9965

Clapham27-31 The Pavement SW4 0JE020 7717 5295

Balham11-13 Bedford Hill SW12 9ET020 8970 7002

Earlsfield350-352 Garrett LaneSW18 4EShamptons.co.uk

John ThorogoodBattersea140 Northcote RoadSW11 6QZ 020 7228 7474 john-thorogood.co.uk

JOHNS&COEmbassy GardensSales, Lettings & ManagementNine Elms Lane SW8 5BL020 7481 0600johnsand.co

Knight FrankBattersea & London Riverside 7a Albion Riverside8 Hester RoadSW11 4AX020 3597 7670

Clapham11 The Polygon, SW4 0JG020 3667 6750 Wandsworth26 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EB020 8682 7777knightfrank.co.uk

Marsh & ParsonsBalham 45 Balham Hill, SW12 9DR020 8673 4377

Battersea118 Northcote Road SW11 6QP020 7228 9292

Clapham28 Old Town, SW4 0LB020 7501 3666marshandparsons.co.uk

9 ElmsCourtVauxhallVintage House36-37 Albert EmbankmentSE1 7TL 020 3189 0164 9elmscourt.co.uk

Rymer IrensBalham89 Nightingale LaneSW12 8NX020 8045 8989

Wandsworth Common34 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EF020 8767 2222rymer-irens.com

SavillsBattersea99 Northcote RoadSW11 6PR020 3428 2222

Battersea Bridge62-64 Battersea Bridge RoadSW11 3AG020 3430 6900

Battersea Park238A Battersea Park Road SW11 4NG020 3402 1900

Clapham57-59 Nightingale LaneSW12 8ST020 8673 4111

Wandsworth12 Huguenot PlaceSW18 2EW020 8877 1222savills.co.uk

Carter Jonas | Sullivan ThomasWandsworth19 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG020 8767 7711 (Sales)020 8682 3121 (Lettings)carterjonas.co.uk

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The London lettings market is always subject to the seasons, even on a monthly basis, and often corresponds with the school

calendar. Our properties let in September were predominantly to families, as tenants aimed to move before the new school year. In October, as many escape London over half term, the focus turned to young professional tenants and corporate lets, who love Wandsworth’s easy transport links and excellent amenities.

The house market is starting to wind down, as it does seasonally in the run-up to Christmas. Saying this, the latter few months of the year can prove rewarding for some landlords, as families and couples that have left their search late into the year find they have fewer properties to choose from and, with less choice, will make a decision

on their desired flat more quickly. We also have applicants registering now in October pre-emptively for the New Year. This is because they would prefer to have a greater choice when the properties start to come back onto the market next year. We have a lovely three-bedroom house on Bramford Road on the market at £625 per week, which would be ideal for a young family, nestled in the ever-popular Tonsleys.

To make your property more attractive in the autumn market, it is worth taking a few steps to give it its best chance. With shorter and often wetter days, tenants will look for tell-tale signs which may suggest a cold flat or house in winter. Invest in good lighting, as most viewings will take place in the dark after work, and try to ensure the property is well heated in time to feel warm and inviting when the potential tenants arrive. They are looking for a home and will want to feel comfortable, but aside from that, savvy

Charlotte Corner-Munroe, head of lettings at Savills Wandsworth, describes house moves, getting your property ready for viewings and how a new development is set to go down a storm in the local market

Decisions, decisionsProPerTy waTch

tenants will take notice of how much the property may cost them to heat.

Many tenants opt for properties with a better EPC rating so it is worth insulating it well to improve the score. Insulation can make a considerable difference to monthly outgoings and tenants will often alter their offer to account for higher expected bills. For this reason new build flats, like this one pictured in The Filaments for £450 per week, can be great rental investments as they promise lower monthly outgoings.

We also have a stylish and chic new development called the Old Paint Factory, due for completion in January 2016 but with the show flat being launched in November. There will be at least 21 flats, comprising

studios, one and two bedrooms, with some overlooking the River Wandle. Situated right next to the Southside Shopping Centre and a short walk from Wandsworth Town train station, these flats will cater perfectly for the many professionals and corporate tenants looking to rent in this area. The entrance will be identified by a canopy and a neon entrance sign, while the common parts of these warehouse apartments will be characterised by bespoke tiled floors and brass fittings to their front doors. This leaves it hardly surprising that the launch next month is well anticipated. n

12 Huguenot Place, SW18 2EW, 020 8877 1222, savills.co.uk

Invest in good lighting, as most viewings

will take place in the dark after work

Copperlight, The Filaments at £450pw

Copperlight, The Filaments interior Surrounding area

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property newsProperty developments both local and London-wide

Battersea power station agrees 160+ room hotel dealBattersea Power Station Development Company has signed off on a deal with art’otel to open a 160+ room “luxury lifestyle” hotel in a Foster + Partners-designed building on Electric Boulevard.

The hotel, which is slated to open in 2019 as part of Phase 3, will be “set around” the Grade II* listed main power station building, with full access to the roof gardens and ever-more highly-specced local amenities. It will be developed by Battersea Power Station and managed by PPHE Hotel Group, owner of the art’otel brand; PPHE owns 38 venues under two brands, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts and art’otel.

art’otel runs a contemporary collection of hotels in some of Europe’s more cosmopolitan centres, with a focus on

novel architecture and arty interiors. The chain says that it “redefines the traditional hotel experience by allowing guests to live within the creative process, surrounded by captivating art. At the brand’s heart lies the art itself.” A local or national artist will be named as Battersea’s “signature art’otel artist” soon.

The hotel’s design style will draw inspiration from Amsterdam’s Atelier van Lieshout-designed art’otel outpost, which opened in 2013.

Rob Tincknell, CEO of Battersea Power Station Development Company said: “We are incredibly excited to be announcing this important transaction and for it to be with such an innovative hotel company. The selection process to find the right brand and operator was a very competitive and thorough one, involving the leading hotel

brands from around the world. art’otel was a standout winner, a brand unlike anything we have seen in London to date, and it is particularly fitting for it to have art at the very heart of the brand and the hotel itself. I am confident that together with art’otel we will deliver a beyond expectations hotel.”

pair of Battersea houses go for £8.7million, with plans for two £15million mansionsTwo adjoining properties overlooking Battersea Park with planning permission for conversion into two super-prime mansions have been sold for £8.7million.

53 and 55 Albert Bridge Road have had planning for a significant upgrade, designed by architects Flower Michelin, in place since 2013; the new owner – French-Lebanese investor/developer Arnaud Touret – can double the net floor area of each house from 3,200 to 6,400 sq ft, add a two-storey extension with 4.5-metre basement to the back of each, and convert No.55 from three flats into a single grand residence.

The developer is expecting each property, once completed, to go for between £13million and £15million. That, given that best-in-class properties on Albert Bridge Road are now regularly breaching £1,500 per sq ft, and one has topped £2,000, seems pretty achievable.

Brooks Marshall acted for the buyers;

art’otel London Battersea Power Station swimming pool

art’otel London Battersea Power Station restaurant

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It was only half a dozen years ago that Fulham was considered an upcoming alternative to Chelsea whereas Battersea was considered

simply “saarf of the river” and area you’d never get a black cab to after 6pm. It’s amazing how in those six years the opinion of Battersea has changed beyond belief, the continued exposure of the area in the media coupled with ever increasing central London prices has led Battersea Park and its surrounding streets to be considered a genuine extension of Chelsea and a serious rival for the affections of those who have always lived in SW3.

With the huge redevelopment of Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station, the prices that are being touted have pushed that area to within reach of Super Prime territory, which for the last 10 years has been the reserve of period town houses in Mayfair and Knightsbridge. A shift of attitude in what constitutes the crème de la crème of London real estate has meant central London is not the only mecca for the wealthy to invest. The increasing levels of new build developments that are geared towards those searching for intensely considered design and cutting edge architecture have meant gravitation towards alternative locations, and it seems the ever increasing ripple effect of demand and supply has not only breached the river but made waves down past Battersea Park.

While we are some way from talking Super Prime prices between the commons, the attraction and interest of such South

West staples as Northcote Road are themselves increasing in prominence. It could even be compared to the pull of the King’s Road in its infancy. A Saturday spent idly strolling in SW11 will see you take in an increasing collection of must go to eateries, a mixture of local residents and young trend hunters queuing expectantly for breakfast space at the newest cafés or restaurants, exploring hidden retail gems or visiting the most recent place to be seen having a drink.

It is no longer a simple collection of conveniently placed shops but a real social destination, a meeting point, a place to be seen. This much loved road has seen a recent evolution that may not be to everyone’s liking but is undeniably progressive. London is a city that is continually growing and evolving; this is why it has such a global pull: people want to experience its nuances and its culture, its ever-changing face and while so many tourists flock to the usual hot spots, its residents will always find the real city. Today, Battersea is without a doubt as sought after as any affluent area of the capital and you certainly won’t find a black cab driver that will disagree. n

Jonathan Dyson is away so this article is written by Colin Gilbert, lettings manager for Hamptons International, Battersea & Wandsworth.

Hamptons International,98-100 Northcote Road, SW11 6QW, 020 7411 9965, hamptons.co.uk

Crossing the riverLettings manager for Hamptons International, Battersea & Wandsworth Colin Gilbert discusses how Battersea has changed over the past decade

Savills for the vendor.Charles Vyner-Brooks, Director at

Brooks Marshall: “Battersea Park frankly just gets better and better – houses with this potential don’t often come up and the subsequent redevelopment of the site will bring the quality of the super prime house market to Battersea Park for the first time. The acquisition of 53 and 55 Albert Bridge Road represents an important new chapter for the London housing market in this locality.”

Ollie Marshall: “Whilst most new developments commercially can only cater for high rise apartments, there’s a subsequent shortage of good freehold family homes with large gardens coming to the market.”

Alchemi wins bid on Nine Elms tower schemeAlchemi Group has just landed a prominent mixed-use scheme in Nine Elms.

The Grand South site at 12-20 Wyvil Road has planning for a 36-storey development involving residential, commercial and office space over a total GIA of 305,167 sq ft. The residential element provides for 175 residences ranging from one-beds up to duplex penthouses.

Co-founder and managing director Charlie Baxter said: “We’re thrilled to be involved in this exciting project. We see huge potential to add value to the existing planning consent on this site. There is so much happening in Nine Elms, including the opening of the new U.S. Embassy and the New Covent Garden redevelopment, already underway. Things are just about to take off in this area, and it’s great to be a part of the momentum.”

It’s been a strong month for the Cavendish Square-based developer, what with being shortlisted for an Estates Gazette Award and winning the Overall Development (Europe/UK) prize in the International Design and Architecture Awards 2015 for its Stiff + Trevillion-designed Westbourne House scheme. n

Whether small or tallMove with Savills

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Guide £750,000

BRODRICK ROAD SW17 1,078 sq ft

2 1 2 EPC=D

Guide £1.385 million

OLD LIBRARY APTS SW11X 1,340 sq ft

2 1 1 EPC=D

Guide £895,000

WINDSOR COURT SW11 893 sq ft

2 1 2 EPC=D

Guide £775,000

ST. JAMES TERRACE SW12 1,066 sq ft

2 2 1 EPC=D

Guide £795,000

ST JOHN’S HILL SW11 1,270 sq ft

4 1 1 EPC=E

Guide £1.2 million

BARMOUTH ROAD SW18 1,415 sq ft

4 1 2 EPC=D

Guide £755,000

BIRDHURST ROAD SW18 1,115 sq ft

2 1 2 EPC=D

NORTHCOTE ROAD

BATTERSEA

BATTERSEA NORTHCOTE ROAD BALHAM

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* Fees to include drawing up the tenancy agreements and reference change for one tenant – £276 inc VAT one-off fee. £36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required.

Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependant on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details visit savills.co.uk/fees

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EUSTACE BUILDING SW8 537 sq ft

1 1 1 EPC=D


ALBERT SQUARE SW8 456 sq ft

1 1 1 EPC=D


COPPERLIGHT APT SW18 797 sq ft

2 1 2 EPC=B


MACAULAY ROAD SW4 836 sq ft

2 1 2 EPC=B


WINGATE SQUARE SW4 1,184 sq ft

2 1 2 EPC=B


BLANDFIELD ROAD SW12 814 sq ft

2 1 2 EPC=D

£1,100 pw + fees apply*

AIRDALE ROAD SW12 2,646 sq ft

5 1 3 EPC=D

BATTERSEA

NORTHCOTE ROAD

WANDSWORTH NORTHCOTE ROAD

NORTHCOTE ROAD CLAPHAM

CLAPHAM

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Guide £1.795 million Freehold

Reception room ø kitchen/dining/family roomø master bedroom suite ø 3 further bedrooms ø bathroomø utility room ø cloakroom ø south-west facing gardenø off-street parking ø 202 sq m (2,176 sq ft) ø EPC=D

VARDENS ROAD, sw11

Savills Northcote Road [email protected] 020 3428 2222


Reception room ø family room ø kitchen/dining roomø 5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø utility roomø cloakroom ø cellar ø 52ft x 39ft south-facing gardenø 279 sq m (3,002 sq ft) ø EPC=E

RYDAL ROAD, sw16

Savills Clapham [email protected] 020 8673 4111


Double reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø 4 bedroomsø 2 bathrooms ø loft space ø cellar ø 25ft south-facinggarden ø 164 sq m (1,765 sq ft) ø EPC=D ø EPC=D

HONEYWELL ROAD, sw11

Savills Northcote Road [email protected] 020 3428 2222


Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen/family roomø master bedroom ø 4 further bedrooms ø 2 bathroomsø cloakroom ø garden ø 177 sq m (1,905 sq ft) ø EPC=D

PENTLAND STREET, sw18

Savills Wandsworth [email protected] 020 8877 1222

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2Savills Northcote RoadNathan [email protected]

020 3428 2224

WELL PRESENTED TWOBEDROOM PENTHOUSEAPARTMENT

wingate square, sw4

Unfurnished £825 per week+ £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathroomsø open plan reception room ø utility roomø 2 terraces ø 110 sq m (1,184 sq ft)ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=B

*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

Savills ClaphamCharlotte [email protected]

020 8772 6990

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTIN A PRIVATE GATEDDEVELOPMENT

denning mews, sw12

Flexible furnishings £460 per week+ £276 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee andother charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathroomsø reception room ø kitchen ø parkingø 62.7 sq m (675 sq ft) ø Council Tax=Eø EPC=D

*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor referencewhere required. Inventory check out fee - charged at the end of or earlytermination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the propertysize and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details includingexample inventory fee,visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

Guide price: £2,300,000

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Eglantine Road, Wandsworth SW18 A beautifully presented family house with superb entertaining space and a 60ft south facing garden. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, large cellar, 60ft south facing garden. EPC: E. Approximately 282 sq m (3,036 sq ft). [email protected] Office: 020 8682 7777


Wandsworth Common West Side, Wandsworth SW18 A spectacular family house overlooking Wandsworth Common. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, 48ft garden. EPC: C. Approximately 243.6 sq m (2,622 sq ft). [email protected] Office: 020 8682 7777

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Westover Road, Wandsworth, SW18 Four to five bedroom period home set back from the road with a south facing garden. Located close to Wandsworth Common. 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms, cellar, garden. EPC: D. Approximately 208 sq m (2,239 sq ft). [email protected] Office: 020 7768 0993


Herondale Avenue, Wandsworth SW18 Five bedroom house with 76ft south facing garden, off street parking and side access close to Wandsworth Common. 3 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms, garden, private parking. EPC: D. Approximately 294 sq m (3,165 sq ft). [email protected] Office: 020 7768 0993

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KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea [email protected] 020 3597 7670

Albert Bridge Road, Battersea SW11 Six bedroom house for sale in Battersea A beautiful, imposing period house, with excellent living accommodation ideal for a family, a stone's throw from Battersea Park. 6 bedrooms, 1 en suite bathroom, further 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, balcony, garden. EPC: F. Approximately 302 sq m (3,252 sq ft). Freehold


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KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea [email protected] 020 3597 7670

Warriner Gardens, Battersea SW11 Five bedroom house on Warriner Gardens for sale A beautiful five bedroom period house over three floors, with a ground floor kitchen leading to a patio garden. 5 bedrooms, 3 en suite bathrooms, family bathroom, guest WC, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, cellar, garden. EPC: E. Approximately 196 sq m (2,110 sq ft). Freehold


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KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings [email protected] 020 3597 7680

Grosvenor Waterside, Chelsea SW1W A two bedroom apartment to rent in Bramah House, Grosvenor Waterside A stylish and modern two bedroom apartment available to rent in the popular Grosvenor Waterside development in Chelsea. This property is located on the third floor and offers 813 sq ft of living space. 2 good size double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an open-plan reception room with a modern well equipped kitchen. In addition the property benefits from underfloor heating throughout and a large balcony with garden views. The development also provides residents with a 24 hour concierge service, residents gym and spa and secure underground parking by separate negotiation. EPC: B. Approximately 73 sq m (783 sq ft). Available furnished.

Guide price: £775 per week

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The Tower, Vauxhall SW8 A contemporary 3 bedroom apartment to rent in St George Wharf A very desirable apartment in this prestigious building, offering sensational views of the River Thames and London, from all principal rooms. Placed at a position within the building to fully capture the sprawling city and the river. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, 24 hour concierge, leisure facilities. EPC: B. Approximately 123 sq m (1,324 sq ft). Available furnished.

Guide price: £1,695 per week

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Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk

Edgeley Road, SW4 £725,000 LeaseholdStunning two bedroom ground floor apartment. EPC: DHamptons Clapham 020 7498 8686

Broadhinton Road, SW4 £1,675,000 FreeholdA charming Victorian family home with 120’ garden. EPC: EHamptons Clapham 020 7498 8686



Polworth Road, SW16 £1,500,000 FreeholdA substantial detached house in need of modernisation. EPC: EHamptons Balham 020 3285 7744

Oakmead Road, SW12 £775,000 LeaseholdA three bedroom maisonette close to Balham train station. EPC:DHamptons Balham 020 3285 7744

Hoadly Road, SW16 £4,650,000 FreeholdA hidden gem of South West London sitting in nearly an acre of land and boasting around 5,000 sq ft. EPC: EHamptons Balham 020 3285 7744

ELEVEN BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED APARTMENTS IN THE HEART OF BATTERSEA, SW11

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Lavender Gardens SW11 £1,350,000 Share of FreeholdA truly exceptional 1,350sqft lateral apartment. EPC: DHamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253


Dalebury Road SW17 £2,695,000 FreeholdAn extremely elegant double fronted, semi-detached house. EPC:DHamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253


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Blenkarne Road, SW11 £1,550 per week* An exceptional five bedroom home. EPC:DHamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Fitzhugh Grove, SW8 £395 per week*Lovely two bedroom flat with stunning views. EPC:CHamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Ingelow Road, SW8 £395 per week*A superb one bedroom apartment. EPC:CHamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Ravenslea Road, SW12 £577 per week*SHORT LET: A superb two bedroom flat. EPC: CHamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Bedford Hill, SW12 £387 per week*A lovely two bedroom flat. EPC: DHamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Sternhold Avenue, SW2 £315 per week*A stunning two bed school conversion. EPC: CHamptons Balham 020 3285 7745


Wingate Square, SW4 £550 per week* Immaculately presented two bed apartment. EPC: BHamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

Lillieshall Road, SW4 £995per week*Charming four bedroom family home. EPC: DHamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

Priory Grove, SW8 £485 per week*A stunning two bed school conversion. EPC: EHamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per

person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges

St John’s Hill Grove, SW11 £725 per week*A charming three bedroom house. EPC:DHamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Manville Road, SW17 £1,350 per week* A beautiful double fronted family home. EPC: EHamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Balham Grove SW12 £346 per week*A great one bedroom conversion. EPC: CHamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Lavender Gardens, SW11 £625 per week*Stunning two bedroom lateral apartment. EPC:DHamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Airedale Road, SW12 £1,000 per week*A fantastic four bedroom flat. EPC: DHamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Brynmaer Road, SW11 £1,400 per week* A superb, refurbished six bedroom house. EPC:CHamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Grafton Square, SW4 £1,400 per week* A beautiful four bedroom family home. EPC: EHamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

Shandon Road, SW4 £750 per week**Short Let* Two bed conversion apartment. EPC: DHamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

Voltaire Road, SW4 £484 per week*Very well presented two bedroom maisonette. EPC: EHamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

Earlsfield and Southfields Sales. 0208 939 2377 | Lettings. 0208 939 2388

This lovely period house is presented in excellent order throughout and offers spacious family accommodation. On the ground floor, the entrance hall opens onto a double reception room with fireplace and bay window. The open plan kitchen/dining room opens onto the pretty rear garden, and there is a guest cloakroom. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, a single room and a modern family bathroom. The top floor houses a further double bedroom and a second bathroom. EPC: D

Braemar Avenue, SW19 £3,250 per month*

• Four double bedrooms• Study/Nursery• Two bathrooms• Kitchen/Dining room• Guest cloakroom• Garden

*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges


Earlsfield and Southfields Sales. 0208 939 2377 | Lettings. 0208 939 2388

Hamptons International are delighted to offer for sale this fabulous four bedroom, semi-detached house with off-street parking for two cars and a generous garden in a gated development quietly tucked away just off Garratt Lane. EPC: C

Orchard Mews, SW17 £895,000 Freehold

• Four bedrooms• Off street parking• Gated development• Two reception rooms• Loft• Garden

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Located where The Latitude building now stands in Clapham South, formerly home to the South London Hospital for

Women and Children, is where Thomas Crabtree, area director for south London at Marsh & Parsons, was born. He spent his early years living “between the commons” and went to Kings Avenue School. Thomas is a true born and bred south Londoner. But how has he seen the area change since his days of running round the common as a child?

“The demographic has changed completely – it has done a total 180,” he begins to tell me. “I used to try and get a cab from King’s Road to Battersea or Clapham and they wouldn’t take you.The people, the businesses and the whole landscape have changed.”

Although the north-south river divide still exists, whether it’s a light-hearted joke in a pub or a serious prejudice, it’s hard to imagine anyone thinking so badly of SW4. “I’ve seen Clapham go from what I would say was the less expensive option, to a first

The Journal sits down with Thomas Crabtree, Marsh & Parsons’ area director for south London, to discuss why Clapham is flourishing with first-time buyers and how the area has changed since he was a tot

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choice – it used to be a slight compromise,” he adds. “It’s no longer the poor cousin of another area and that pace of change has increased over the last couple of years. If you’re looking to move to London, there are not many places in Zone 2 that offer a common, so many bars and restaurants and a decent amount of flats.”

And amongst the crowds of people moving in to Clapham are first-time buyers, but Thomas tells me these might not be your “average” first-time buyers. “Here, you’ll find a lot of examples of ‘bank of mum and dad’ buyers,” he starts. “It’s the baby boomers’ children.” Thomas explains to me that these empty-nesters might be looking to downsize from a big £2.5million house, and help

the next generation of homeowners in their family.

However, Thomas does point out that when he says “children” he means “30-somethings”. The age of first-time buyers is increasing, as shown by Sunday Times’ research back in June, which stated the average age of the first-time buyer has risen to 30. The majority only stepping on to the ladder with a hand from their families. I ask Thomas if most of the aforementioned parents already live in SW4. “Sometimes they may have lived here in the past, but I’d say most of the time they’re not locals. Many parents view the area as a safe, well-presented area for their children to invest in.”

During our conversation about the market movements of 2015, Thomas makes a rather thought-provoking and optimistic observation regarding the stamp duty reform changes, announced by George Osborne in the autumn 2014 statement. “There’s been a swing ball effect at the £500,000 and £1million levels. There are transactions at £501,000, £502,000 etc.,” he says before explaining that previously there was a “bottleneck” effect on these areas which was holding back the prices. “So, not only has the bottleneck gone but it’s putting more money into buyers pockets; I feel that’s an interesting point. It’s quite positive.” He adds: “Admittedly the stamp duty changes weren’t aimed at the London property market, and it’s interesting as an agent you take that into account. There are definitely more buyers out there and now prices have been pushed up because of it.”

And with Christmas fast approaching, Thomas’ calendar is about to get a little busier; from lending a hand giving out Christmas trees at the local church to celebrating the popular switch-on of festive lights on Northcote Road. With his fantastic Marsh & Parsons team behind him, I’m sure the rest of the year will be very successful. n

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Broadhinton Road, SW4, £1,350,000

Lambourn Road SW4 £1,675,000This immaculate four-bedroom Victorian family house has been refurbished by the current owners,

ideally located in the heart of Clapham Old Town and moments from Clapham Common. Freehold. EPC=D

Clapham: 020 7501 3666 [email protected]

Altenburg Gardens SW11 £1,495,000This wonderful and well-presented six-bedroom family home is situated on a highly sought-after tree-lined street,

located moments from the amenities of Clapham Old Town and Lavender Hill. Freehold. EPC=D

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 [email protected]

Wandsworth Common020 8767 [email protected]

An absolutely delightful and pretty Victorian wisteria clad house in the very heart of Bellevue Village. With 1,779 sq ft (165.3 sq m) of welcoming accommodation over three floors and 4 double bedrooms, this is a house that will appeal to all families.

Reception room • 4 bedrooms Bathroom • Separate WC • Kitchen/family room • Garden • EPC rating E Guide price £1,600,000

ALTHORP ROADBellevue Village SW17

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An opportunity to rent a pretty Victorian terraced house in the heart of Bellevue Village.

Reception room • 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Kitchen/dining room Garden • Unfurnished • EPC rating D

£800 pw*/£3,466.67 pcm*

A stunning light contemporary Victorian house on Althorp Road in the heart of Bellevue Village refurbished to a high standard and moments from Wandsworth Common.

Reception room • 3 bedrooms, 2 en suite Bathroom • Kitchen/family room Utility room • Garden • Unfurnished EPC rating D

£825 pw*/£3,575 pcm*


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EMBASSY GARDENS, NINE ELMS SW8 I £975,000 Leasehold

2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsReception3 Winter gardensRiver facing2nd Floor

C. 906 SqFt / 84 SqmLift24hr Concierge CinemaGym & Pool

Transport links: Vauxhall, Battersea & Nine Elms (Northern Line extension coming soon)

[email protected] 0207 481 0600

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3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsReceptionBalcony5th floorLift

24hr Concierge Gym & PoolLibrary & LoungeBusiness centreIn-house cinema

Transport links: Vauxhall, Battersea and Nine Elms (Northern Line extension coming soon)

[email protected] 0207 481 0600

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Montholme Road Between The Commons SW11£1,825,000 | FREEHOLD

At a spectacular 1456 square feet (135.3 SQ.M), this exceptional 3 double bed-room, 2 bathroom family maisonette is bigger than many three bedroom houses in the area. It has been designed with fl air, has outstanding living space and a beautiful sunny south-facing garden. Situated just off Northcote Road and right by Wandsworth Common in the likely catchment for Honeywell School. EPC - D

This stylishly refurbished fi ve double bedroom, three bathroom Victorian house occupies an enviable spot close to Northcote Road and Honeywell School. Its healthy fl oor area of 2300 square feet is thanks to its larger and wonderfully sunny south-west facing garden and its superb 27' kitchen/family room which has been recently extended to side and rear. EPC - E.

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• South-facing Garden• Residents' Parking• Likely Honeywell Catchment• 1456 SQ.FT / 135.3 SQ.M

• Entrance Hall• Double Reception Room• 27' Kitchen / Family Room• Rear & Side Extension• Utility Room• Cloakroom/ WC• Cellar • 30’ SW-facing Garden

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Possessing one of the largest gardens (70' x 55') and leafi est locations between the commons, this substantial Victorian house (3248 SQ.FT / 301.7 SQ.MT) is a rare treasure. One of only a few semi-detached properties set back in this prestigious crescent, it offers wonderful scope for expansion. Wandsworth Common, its station, fashionable Northcote/ Bellevue Roads and excellent schools are close by. EPC - D

Blenkarne Road Between The Commons SW11£3,450,000 | FREEHOLD

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• Built c. 1885• Front Garden With Side Access• Entrance Hall With Galleried Staircase• 2 Large Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room• Extensive Basement• Terrace• Outside WC/Washroom

• Store• 5 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath / Shower Rooms• Roof Terrace• Loft Space • 70' x 55' Rear Garden• London Borough of Wandsworth• 3248 SQ. FT. / 301.7 SQ. M + LOFT

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Chatham Road, Between the Commons sW11 £1,050,000 | FREEHOLD

Mallinson Road, Between the Commons sW11 £1,125,000 | SHARE OF FREEHOLD

On the market for the first time in 30 years, this delightful 3 bedroom, terraced, cottage, is a rare gem. Built in the 1860s and retaining many of its original features and charm, it also benefits from a secluded south-facing rear garden. Located just off fashionable Northcote Road with its shopping, bars and restaurants and convenient for transport links to The City /West End. EPC - E.

• Entrance Hall• Double Reception Room• Kitchen• Secluded Rear Garden• Under-Stairs Storage• 3 Bedrooms

• 2 Bath / Shower Rooms (1 x En-Suite)• Extension Potential• Residents Parking• London Borough of Wandsworth• 1140 Sq Ft / 106 Sq M

• Entrance Hall• Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room• Raised Deck & Garden• Large Master Bedroom

• En suite Bath/Shower Room• 2 Further Double Bedrooms• Spacious Bath/Shower Room/WC• 124.8 sq m / 1343 sq ft

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This is an exceptionally spacious and bright three double bedroom Victorian maisonette (124.8 sq m / 1343 sq ft) with private garden, own front door and a private outlook at the rear. It is situated in an enviable location just a few yards from Wandsworth Common, half a mile from Clapham junction and a stone's throw from fashionable Northcote Road's shops bars and restaurants. The property is vacant and offered with no forward chain. EPC - E.



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Manchuria Road, SW11, Between the Commons sW11£1,450,000 | FREEHOLD

This handsome end of terrace Victorian house has a smart tiled frontage and wide square bay window. Having been attractively extended into the loft and side return it benefits from a super-useful and extra large storage/utility cellar. Set in an exclusive location just yards from Clapham Common, close to numerous excellent schools and under half a mile from Clapham South tube. EPC - D.

• Hallway• Double Reception Room• Extended Kitchen/Dining Room• South-West Facing Garden• Downstairs WC• Large Storage /Utility Cellar

• 4 Double Bedrooms• 2 Bath / Shower Rooms• Potential for a 5th Bedroom• Residents Parking• London Borough of Wandsworth• 1970 Sq Ft / 183 Sq M

Clapham Common North Side, sW4 £1,790 | PER WEEK

This substantial five double bedroom house is beautifully located, with magnificent views overlooking Clapham Common and conveniently, is within half a mile of both Clapham Junction station and Clapham Common Underground. The five generous bedrooms are served by three bathrooms, two of which are en suite, including an elegant master suite on the first floor. EPC - E.

• Large Front Garden• 5 Double Bedrooms• 3 Bathrooms (2 x En Suite)• Double Reception Room• Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room• Basement Family Room• Utility Room

• Cloakroom / WC• Paved Rear Garden with side access• Views over Clapham Common• Residents Parking• London Borough of Wandsworth• 2940 Sq Ft / 273 Sq M• Available Immediately



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Temperley Road, SW12 | £2,200,000 Freehold

Quietly positioned within the Nightingale Triangle, this refreshingly unusual five double bedroom family home has a 56ft south facing garden, off street parking, as well as exceptional living and entertaining space well-balanced over three floors.

Boundaries Road, SW12 | £1,500,000 Freehold

Superbly presented three storey house with four bedrooms, impressive entertaining space, a west facing garden and extending to 2,233 sq ft.

Hall | Double reception room | Study area | Kitchen/dining/family room | Utility | Guest WC | Four delightful bedrooms (one e/s) | Family bathroom | Cellar & rear loft | West facing garden | EPC: D | 2,233 sq ft (207.4 sq m)

Brandreth Road, SW17 | £1,495,000 Freehold

With over 2,300 sq ft of well-balanced accommodation, this immaculate Victorian family home has a stunning extended kitchen, five double bedrooms & a secluded garden.

Hall | Double reception room | Kitchen/dining room | Master bedroom | Four further double bedrooms | Two family bathrooms | Utility & downstairs WC | Cellar | 32ft garden | EPC: D | 2,322 sq ft (215.7 sq m)

Hall | 26ft drawing room | Sitting room | Extended kitchen/dining room | Utility/cloakroom | Large 23ft master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Four further double bedrooms (one en suite) | Bathroom & shower room | South facing 56ft garden | EPC: D | 2,715 sq ft (252.2 sq m)

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Merchant square w2 £1,500,000

An immaculately spacious two bedroom two bathroom apartment is located on the upper floor of a modern waterside development. Open plan living area incorporating a reception room with floor to ceiling glass windows, and fully fitted kitchen. The property also comprises of a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, second double bedroom, family bathroom, 24 hr concierge, security.

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9ElmsCourt are pleased to showcase to the market, this stunningly beautiful 6 bedroom semi-detached home in the heart of Streatham. The property offers ample living space, including 2 double receptions, 5 double bedrooms with 1 single bedroom, 3 bathrooms. This spacious property has off street parking and a lovely 1 bedroom summer house to the rear of the garden.

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A spacious four bedroom maisonette, arranged over first and second floors. The property has great living space for contemporary living with reception, fully fitted kitchen, family bathroom, separate WC, private front entrance. Located in a quiet residential area moments from the listed Victorian Myatts Field Park, with shops and restaurants in nearby Brixton and Camberwell.

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The London lettings market is always subject to the seasons, even on a monthly basis, and often corresponds with the school

calendar. Our properties let in September were predominantly to families, as tenants aimed to move before the new school year. In October, as many escape London over half term, the focus turned to young professional tenants and corporate lets, who love Wandsworth’s easy transport links and excellent amenities.

The house market is starting to wind down, as it does seasonally in the run-up to Christmas. Saying this, the latter few months of the year can prove rewarding for some landlords, as families and couples that have left their search late into the year find they have fewer properties to choose from and, with less choice, will make a decision

on their desired flat more quickly. We also have applicants registering now in October pre-emptively for the New Year. This is because they would prefer to have a greater choice when the properties start to come back onto the market next year. We have a lovely three-bedroom house on Bramford Road on the market at £625 per week, which would be ideal for a young family, nestled in the ever-popular Tonsleys.

To make your property more attractive in the autumn market, it is worth taking a few steps to give it its best chance. With shorter and often wetter days, tenants will look for tell-tale signs which may suggest a cold flat or house in winter. Invest in good lighting, as most viewings will take place in the dark after work, and try to ensure the property is well heated in time to feel warm and inviting when the potential tenants arrive. They are looking for a home and will want to feel comfortable, but aside from that, savvy

Charlotte Corner-Munroe, head of lettings at Savills Wandsworth, describes house moves, getting your property ready for viewings and how a new development is set to go down a storm in the local market

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tenants will take notice of how much the property may cost them to heat.

Many tenants opt for properties with a better EPC rating so it is worth insulating it well to improve the score. Insulation can make a considerable difference to monthly outgoings and tenants will often alter their offer to account for higher expected bills. For this reason new build flats, like this one pictured in The Filaments for £450 per week, can be great rental investments as they promise lower monthly outgoings.

We also have a stylish and chic new development called the Old Paint Factory, due for completion in January 2016 but with the show flat being launched in November. There will be at least 21 flats, comprising

studios, one and two bedrooms, with some overlooking the River Wandle. Situated right next to the Southside Shopping Centre and a short walk from Wandsworth Town train station, these flats will cater perfectly for the many professionals and corporate tenants looking to rent in this area. The entrance will be identified by a canopy and a neon entrance sign, while the common parts of these warehouse apartments will be characterised by bespoke tiled floors and brass fittings to their front doors. This leaves it hardly surprising that the launch next month is well anticipated. n

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A lot has changed since the last time the Journal caught up with Jack Osmond at Douglas & Gordon on Nightingale

Lane. Just a month and a half ago, the office expanded to include the lettings team, headed up by Petra Duffin. With its new additions, one could be forgiven for thinking that a whole year has passed, yet it has, in fact, been only three months. “There’s definitely a buzz in the office,” says Jack, adding, “It’s very exciting.”

Petra has now moved to the Nightingale Lane branch, where she is in charge of Balham Lettings – and business is booming. “Our lettings board is already full; I think I need a bigger board,” she laughs. Located less than a mile away from her previous office, Petra finds that she still works with the same group of people and although the Northcote Road office is bigger, the new branch is busy. “Since the beginning of October, we’ve had a lot of enquiries and I’ve had a new lettings negotiator start.”

Petra is finding that there is currently a big demand for flats, while houses are tending to stay on the market longer. This is ultimately having an effect on stock, with landlords having to consider renting to sharers. “We’re getting a lot of young professionals who want to share with their friends,” says Petra. “Landlords are having to consider this so that their property is tenanted before winter sets in.” Another trend that Petra is noticing is that an

Alderbrook Road, £2.45millionLocated within the popular Nightingale Triangle is this magnificent six-bedroom double-fronted family home. Carefully refurbished by the current owners it offers modern living without losing any of the period charm that makes these houses so special. There is ample dining space and an original fireplace.

Badminton Road, £799,950Set on a sought-after road, this is a purpose-built maisonette. Accessed through its own front door and situated on the first floor, it offers a good mixture of living space. It has three well-proportioned double bedrooms, two of which have handy built-in storage. There’s also beautiful sash windows and a stunning fireplace.

Eswyn Road, £545 per weekA charming three-bedroom house on this popular road in Tooting. The accommodation comprises a reception room, modern kitchen/breakfast room with double doors opening out on to a beautiful private patio garden, three bedrooms and a modern bathroom with a shower over the bath.

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“We work closely together and can offer joint sales and lettings valuations,” he says. As the lettings office establishes itself over the coming year, it will really start to benefit the sales market and vice versa. But how has Jack found the market since we last met? “It has gone completely the opposite way; before, we were having a lot of interest in two-bedroom flats, now we’re seeing a lot of movement in the house market from £1m up to £2.5m.”

However, Christmas is just around the corner, so I ask if this is having an effect on buyers who are eager to get into their new homes in time. “Hardly at all,” Jack tells me. “The festive period and New Year aren’t as big an issue as they once were. After all, it’s only 10 days out of the whole year. It’s harder for people to move over the summer because of the school breaks and planned holidays away.”

Jack and Petra are keen to point out the sense of community within their patch. “We often bump into clients and that’s what I like the most. We’re part of the area.” With the office expanding to Tooting and Streatham, there’s a busy few months ahead for the team. Watch this space. n

81 Nightingale Lane, SW12 8NX, sales 020 8673 0191, lettings 020 7042 3320, douglasandgordon.com

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A wonderful Victorian home that boastssubstantial family living spacethroughout along with a self-containedtwo bedroom flat. The property islocated in a fantastic area in Clapham,very accessible to central London.

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6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Doublereception room, Dining room, Kitchen,Study, South-west facing garden,Garden studio, Double garage,Off-street parking, Self-contained 2double bedroom flat, EPC: D

£2,350,000Freehold

Gauden Road SW4

A recently refurbished 1,950 sq.ft, familyhome which is flooded with natural lightthroughout. Located on a peaceful road'Between the Commons' the propertyoffers stunningly designed and well-proportioned living accommodation.

Battersea Sales020 7924 2000 | [email protected]

5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms(1 en suite), Double reception room,Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar/utilityroom, South-facing garden, EPC: E

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A fantastic opportunity to purchase aproperty with off-street parking and thepotential to extend, subject to planningpermission. The house is perfectlylocated, only moments from Southfieldsstation.

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3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Doublereception room, Open-plan kitchen,West-facing garden, Off-street parking,EPC: D

£975,000Freehold

Wimbledon Park Road SW18

Set on a sought-after road in the'Nightingale Triangle' is this purpose builtmaisonette. Accessed through its ownfront door and situated on the first floorit offers a good mix of living andentertaining space.

Balham Sales020 8673 0191 | [email protected]

3 bedrooms, Family bathroom,Reception room, Kitchen, Loft, Patiogarden, EPC: E

£799,950Leasehold

Badminton Road SW12


Rodenhurst Road SW4£1,500 per week + admin fees*

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An immaculately presented doublefronted house, on one of the mostpopular roads in the Abbeville Village.The property benefits from off-streetparking and a fantastic well stocked 41 ft,west-facing garden.

Clapham Lettings020 8675 0888 | [email protected]

6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite),Double reception room, Kitchen, Study,Utility room, Cloakroom, Lawn & patiogarden, Off-street parking, EPC: E

Khyber Road SW11£850 per week + admin fees*

Unfurnished

A recently refurbished, semi-detached,double-fronted Victorian family home.The ground floor has new bambooflooring throughout and a high quality,fully fitted kitchen.Battersea Park Lettings

020 7498 5243 | [email protected]

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,2 reception rooms, Modern kitchen,Private roof terrace, EPC: D



Good to know...*An initial one-off tenancy agreement fee of £240 (inc VAT) per property and a £45 (inc VAT) referencing charge per person will apply. At the end of the tenancy an inventory check-out fee will be charged, this amount will depend on the size of the property and whether it is furnished/unfurnished. For more details visit www.douglasandgordon.com/tenants/infoandcharges

Broxash Road SW11£600 per week + admin fees*

Unfurnished

A well-presented garden flat, perfect fora couple or two professional sharers. Theproperty is arranged over two floors andthe kitchen opens directly onto a lovelysecluded garden.Battersea Lettings

020 7924 2002 | [email protected]

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite), Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Paved garden, EPC: D

Spectrum Way SW18£400 per week + admin fees*

Part Furnished/Unfurnished

A stylish one bedroom flat in this newdevelopment in the heart ofWandsworth. Situated on the third floor,the flat has been finished to anexceptional standard throughout and isone of the larger flats in the building.

Southfields Lettings020 8874 8844 | [email protected]

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Open-planreception room/kitchen, Balcony, Lift,Bike storage, 24 hour concierge, EPC: B

Good to know...*An initial one-off tenancy agreement fee of £240 (inc VAT) per property and a £45 (inc VAT) referencing charge per person will apply. At the end of the tenancy an inventory check-out fee will be charged, this amount will depend on the size of the property and whether it is furnished/unfurnished. For more details visit www.douglasandgordon.com/tenants/infoandcharges



£3,500,000Leasehold

Parkgate Road SW11 An iconic apartment within a bespokeCLPD development, covering almost2,000 sq.ft. Finished to the highestspecification this first floor property isset within the architecturally impressive,former warehouse, Ransomes Dock.

Battersea Park Sales020 7720 8077 | [email protected]

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,Reception room, Dining area, Kitchen,Cloakroom, Roof terrace, Utility room,EPC: CJSA: Knight Frank020 3597 l [email protected]

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