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12 A Force of Nature

Stephen Milton meets Sir David Attenborough to talk about

his decade-spanning career and the future of our planet

18The Circus Comes to Town

Artistic Director of Cirque du Soleil’s spectacular KOOZA

reveals all about the breathtaking show at the Royal Albert Hall

22 Sophie’s World

Matilda Long speaks to actress Sophie Winkleman about the

Royal Borough, her diverse acting career and British fashion

24The French Connection

Mike Peake discovers the sartorial, educational and culinary

impact that the French community has had on South Ken

46Drawing Dreams

Gemma Taylor discovers that living in the Royal Borough has

inspired many authors to write and illustrate children’s books

55Famous Last Words

Olivia Sharpe compiles the ultimate guide to buying

engagement rings in the capital, just in time for Valentine’s

98Taking a Bow

World-renowned racing driver Michael Schumacher reveals to

Richard Brown how he constantly pushes himself to the limit

CONTENTS

Stephen Milton meets Sir David Attenborough to talk about

his decade-spanning career and the future of our planet

Artistic Director of Cirque du Soleil’s spectacular KOOZA

reveals all about the breathtaking show at the Royal Albert Hall

Mike Peake discovers the sartorial, educational and culinary

impact that the French community has had on South Ken

Gemma Taylor discovers that living in the Royal Borough has

inspired many authors to write and illustrate children’s books

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From theEDITOR

Brightening up the winter gloom, and igniting our passion for travel, are two spectacular new series benefitting from the much-loved Attenborough voiceover; Africa on the BBC, an awe-inspiring journey through the vast and diverse continent, and Natural Curiosities

on Eden, filmed entirely in the UK. Stephen Milton speaks to the man himself (p. 12), and finds him as knowledgeable, humble and charismatic as you’d expect.

If you feel the need to take a break from documentaries about the natural world, however fascinating they might be, head to the Royal Albert Hall, playing host to Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA until 14 February; artistic director Michael G. Smith gave me the insider’s scoop

before I reviewed one of its jaw-dropping performances (p. 18). If you wish to enjoy culture further afield, head to the heavenly hideaway that is Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps; I found the combination of culture, cuisine, spa treatments and fresh mountain air to be

utterly intoxicating (p. 106). Sarah Collinson had a rather more active time on the slopes in St Moritz; fit in a skiing break before the Europe ski season ends (p. 112).

We can’t ignore the fact that, in addition to Christmas, Valentine’s Day is considered one of the most romantic of the year and, so we’re told, most popular for proposals. For any

gentlemen looking to pop that all-important question, and braving the ring choice themselves, Olivia Sharpe compiles an invaluable guide (p. 55) to ensure the lucky lady is delighted.

EditorAnnabel Harrison

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“I have only been doing my job – something I absolutely love and take immense pleasure from – so why would I feel the need to step on a pulpit and receive so much commendation? A life is a life; you either sit on it or

do something with it.” Sir David Attenborough certainly can’t be accused of ‘sitting on it’ and for anyone making proactive New Year’s resolutions, it’s

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NatureSir David Attenborough reflects on

his decade-spanning career, the startling legacy he is shaping

and the future of our planet. Stephen Milton meets Britain’s most well-known, and loved, natural historian

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BritiSh televiSion was a very different animal

when Sir David Attenborough was a spritely producer

at the BBC. Joining the state broadcaster in 1952, after

serving two years of national service with the royal navy,

the young zoology graduate worked his way up through

the ranks as a producer and presenter of such glorious

output as quiz show Animal, Vegetable, Mineral? and

Song Hunter, a series about folk music presented by

the late, great Alan lomax. Attenborough, ever honest,

affectionately refers to both series as “ghastly”: “When

i joined the BBC, there were half a dozen of us working

in the non-fiction department, and each and every

programme we made was just awful,” he chuckles, at

the hempel hotel in central london, where we meet.

“Knitting, short stories, religion, discussion, politicians,

cooking, gardening, archaeology; we did them all and

they were simply terrible programmes. Fortunately, hardly

anyone saw them; barely anybody had a television 50 or

60 years ago. ninety per cent of the country didn’t see

television at all and they were much better off without it!”

one can only assume operations back then are

in stark contrast to the how BBC operates now – our

interview subject offers a questioning furrow of the

eyebrows in response to the humorous suggestion that

maybe things aren’t so different. the godfather of the

natural world is then reminded of a vivid encounter with

the head of television back in the late 1950s.

“i remember being hauled in by the chief who

had, for some reason, paid the copyright for a terrible

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short story about a man who works on a till in a

fishmonger’s shop. The story was about him falling in

love with a girl. Quite rightly, I said it was impossible;

you couldn’t show that on television because there was

no story there at all. And he said, ‘Well I’ve paid 50 quid

for the rights, so to balance the accounts you have to do

‘something’ with it. I said: ‘Great, I’ll do it as a ballet’. So we

choreographed this short story into a ballet about a man in a

fishmonger’s shop, and the entire production was a disaster. But

the Head of Television was delighted, saying ‘Great, we’ve got rid of that

50 quid then’. TV in those days was, quite simply, amateur hour.”

Regardless of what he is saying, there’s an air of chemical reverie surrounding

the legendary Sir David (although I’m sure this modest man would dislike being

defined as such). In the reception of the hotel, waiting for the call to meet the globally

admired broadcasting star, the members of staff are scuttling about rather feverishly,

grinning widely each time they enter and exit the drawing room. As he enters the room,

it’s apparent that Attenborough is regally commanding but at the same time exudes

a casual charm in his trademark cream slacks and a lilac V-neck sweater. He is also

remarkably youthful for his age – he’s 87 this year – and enjoying a seminal milestone in

his career, namely six decades charting and documenting the wonders of the natural world,

encouraging generations to marvel at the beauty of the planet and its ecosystems.

It’s fair to say he has contributed more to the public psyche than most could

ever dream of but as I learn during our interview, David is not one for praise. In

fact, he appears to have an allergy to such adulation. “Bah,” he scowls. “I have

only been doing my job, something I absolutely love and take immense pleasure

from, so why would I feel the need to step on a pulpit and receive so much

commendation? A life is a life; you either sit on it, or do something with it.”

Attenborough seemingly has no intention of ‘sitting on it’ this year.

Already wrapped on a new documentary series, Natural Curiosities, which

shines the spotlight on the wondrous evolution of species, he’s soon to

travel to the Great Wall of China where he’ll study newly discovered fossils

before heading to the tropics of Brazil for a series on the mechanisation of

spider webs. Clearly, advancing age poses no threat to his tremendous

output and Attenborough seems, if anything, to be ramping up his work

commitments. There’s only one problem right now, as he gently raps a

few times on his left knee, moving further down his leg, peering at it.

“This here is the only maturing issue I’ve had in the last few years.

This is the reason why I can’t climb trees anymore or run as fast

as I used to. Other than that, I feel as fit and healthy as I’ve

ever done. I have no intention of slowing down. For as long

as I’m vertical, I’ll keep on doing what I do.”

Home for Attenborough is an Edwardian manor

on Richmond Hill, where he raised children Robert,

Sir David is not one for praise or adulation: “I have only been doing my job, one I absolutely love and take immense pleasure from, so why would I feel

the need to receive so much commendation?”

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who is now an anthropologist in Australia, and Susan,

a teacher living in Woking, with beloved wife Jane, who

sadly passed away 15 years ago. It’s his favourite place

on the planet, which says it all for a man who’s seen it

all. “I’ve been very lucky, luckier than most, to see so

many wonders of the planet – the Great Barrier Reef, the

tundra of the Antarctic, the eerie expanse of the Gobi

Desert – and there’s still so much to see.

“But when it comes down to it, home is where

my heart is. I love pottering round my garden and I like

putting my feet up and reading the papers. Even when

I was younger, I made sure to only spend short bursts

in the field; the longest I ever went away for was for four

months out in Borneo. I wanted to get back to my home

in Richmond and that feeling will always remain.”

It seems Attenborough is attempting a mocking

stab at sarcasm as he explains his uncharacteristically

lack of green living in his own home with a blithe look.

“I really do have all the lights on, the central heating on

and the windows wide open,” he exclaims, then with a

wry grin: “No, of course I’m not completely like that and

I do try my best to operate in a green manner. But I do

like my home comforts too, if I’m honest.”

Famed for award-winning series Life on Earth,

Life in the Freezer and The Blue Planet, Attenborough

is staying closer to home for Natural Curiosities, which

was filmed entirely in the UK. The factual documentaries

examine the extraordinary evolution of fascinating animals

such as the giraffe, the platypus and the chameleon.

“It was certainly a new experience to remain on

British soil,”, says Attenborough. “I think the furthest we

strayed was up to Scotland but this series is pioneering in

that it looks at animals in a way that no other programme

on television does; outside of their habitats, with the

full attention just on them. We wanted to eliminate

the surrounding aspects, which can sometimes prove

distracting, to focus on the evolutionary genius of these

creatures. It’s a project I’m immensely proud of.”

Attenborough, knighted more than 20 years ago,

is undoubtedly the quintessential judge of the rapid

environmental changes that ravage and threaten our

planet, and having witnessed the damage up close for

decades, it’s a surprise to find him almost apathetic

to the situation, almost defeated. “The human race is

continuing to grow at an alarming rate. No matter what

we do now, there are going to be a billion more people

here within the next decade. Where are they all going to

go? The Chancellor of the Exchequer talks about growth

and so on, but you can’t grow indefinitely, infinitely. I do

wonder where we’re going to end up, what the future

holds. Of course one can become despondent when

you see the little effort that’s being made, where all the

emphasis is on the economy.”

Attenborough interrupts himself, aware a rant has

infiltrated the conversation. He smiles and says, in the

mellifluous tones we all so love: “There’s just so much

beauty in the world out there; everyone needs to see it,

everyone needs to stop and smell the roses, really smell

them. I’ve been lucky enough in my lifetime to do so. Is

it fair that I’m one of the only ones?”

David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities, exclusive to Eden

Tuesdays at 8pm from 29 January (Sky 532/ Virgin 208)


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“The human race is continuing to grow at an alarming rate. No matter what we do now, there are going to be

a billion more people here within the next decade. Where are they all going to go?... You can’t grow

indefinitely, infinitely”

January shall be made all the more enjoyable as KOOZA, a show from the spectacular Cirque du Soleil stable, arrives at the Royal Albert Hall; ANNABEL HARRISON speaks to Artistic Director Michael G Smith

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The audience, collectively and unconsciously, holds its

breath. The fourth and final performer, no taller than a 12-year-old,

is dynamically but precisely flipped upwards, in a move defying

gravity, onto the shoulders of a man only slightly taller. he in turn is

anchored on another’s shoulders, the strongest looking of the four

men now forming what can only be described as a human tower.

no pyramid structure, like cheerleaders; no support system

of props or people; no copping out by using a tiny,

feather-weight female performer. in the Royal

albert hall, with its cavernous central

atrium, this sight is jaw-dropping;

the fourth, and highest, performer

almost seems level with the

boxes, and stays put.

This was my first

cirque du Soleil experience,

aged 13, and the show

was alegria. Since then,

i have marvelled at

Quidam, also at the Royal

albert hall, and declared

KÀ, in residence at the

MGM in Vegas, the best

thing i have ever seen on

stage. hyperbole perhaps,

but these performers, even if

you subtract the colossal sets,

colourful costumes, elaborate

make-up and playful storylines, are

truly masters of movement. The mission

of cirque du Soleil is “to invoke

the imagination, provoke the

senses and evoke the emotions of

people around the world” and for

me, it has on each occasion done

just that. it is with excitement,

then, that i see posters for

KOOZa popping up around

London, injecting a shot of colour

into the gloom settling after the christmas and new Year frenzy.

What can we expect from KOOZa, then? “Fear and wonder”,

declares its artistic director Michael G Smith. “When cirque du

Soleil started, the founders wanted to reinvent circus and by the

time KOOZa came along in 2007, they had done that. i think this is

cirque du Soleil’s tribute to traditional circus; they have done what

they have set out to do.” inspired by the Sanskrit word koza, which

means ‘box, chest or treasure’, the name was chosen because one

of the underlying concepts of the production is the idea of a ‘circus

in a box’. Smith also promises “wonderful, raw, unpretentious

energy” from the stars of the show, the performers, their thunder

not stolen by expansive sets. The emotion invoked, is as always, of

importance: “if people go out of the hall thinking they’ve seen the

impossible, the hope is that it gives them joy and also helps them to

think they can achieve the impossible in their lives.”

The cast and crew of KOOZa is an

international one, representing 22 nationalities,

and Smith is responsible not only for the quality of

the show produced, day in, day out, but also for

managing the 53 artists, who all live, work and

travel together. “The audience’s expectations

are very high and we are very

conscious of what we have

to deliver in order

to achieve this. it

requires a lot of

dedication and

hard work and

we’re tasked

with making

sure this

happens.”

accustomed

to performing in

the KOOZa Big Top,

Michael explains that

the challenges presented

by the Royal albert hall are

numerous and the danger of

being unprepared cannot be

underestimated. new lighting,

stage size, backstage space and

points of reference all pose problems

and “we’re unaccustomed to having

part of the audience so high

up; we have a lot of entrances

and exits through stage traps

which normally can’t be seen in

the Big Top and we have to re-

choreograph the entire technical

department under the stage

because they mustn’t be seen.

The height for certain acts, where

the artists are used to flying above the audience, but now will be

face to face with part of the audience, is also critical.” although

this takes time, “it’s worth it because of the prestige that the Royal

albert hall brings as a venue. it’s very special.”

indeed it is, and Smith is also full of praise for London’s

history and British culture which is “extremely supportive of

the arts. For us, London is a really exciting place because the

audience is very educated. We know that our game has to be high

and that we’re competing with incredible performances around

town.” Something that helps Smith maintain this a-game attitude

is the fact that he was a performer before he took up the directing

mantle; as he explains, “my directing style is evolved from directors

i appreciated and respected… i don’t think that screaming and

shouting at people is the way to go so i always treat performers as i

Reworking the show for the Royal Albert Hall is “worth it because of

the prestige it brings. It’s very special”

dedication and


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KOOZA tells the story of the Innocent, “a naive but charming clown striving to find his place in the world”. He is led on his journey, dressed in a thoroughly modern stripey onesie and

hanging on to his beloved kite, by a troupe of silly characters including the Trickster, the King, the Dog and circus clowns.

Colourful, contemporary, energetic and for the most part fast-paced, the circus-themed show is surely enhanced by the

venue more than any other location on the tour; the Royal Albert Hall feels like the most spectacular Big Top and the requisite audience participation (which ranges from

hilarious to adult-themed via slapstick) works very well.

Every stand-out moment of the show concerns the jaw-dropping, gasp-inducing feats of the various acrobats as they push their bodies to the absolute limit. Marvel at

hula-hooping and trapeze-trick artists, unicycling acrobats, tightrope walkers and Wheel of Death daredevils. The three

girls doing what can only be described as synchronised dance-contortionism and the springboard/stilt acrobatics stand out

most for me. Verdict: non-stop fun for all the family.

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would have wanted to be treated, in order to

get the best performance.”

Smith is full of praise for Cirque

as a company, which has experienced

phenomenal growth since its foundation

in 1984, not least because “the company

was created by a group of street

performers, who were driven by their own

creativity, as opposed to just trying to

make business with a show that works”.

Now with ten touring and 11 resident

shows (seven of which are in Las Vegas),

the founders have proven that a background

in flips and tricks was indeed more valuable

than a business degree: “Because of where

they came from, the company instilled certain

values and philosophies that are less business-

oriented than other companies. Our multicultural,

diverse international community helps all of us to be

better human beings because of the understanding

that differences do exist.”

Over the course of nearly three decades, more than

100 million spectators in 300 cities across six continents

have been brought together and delighted by Cirque du Soleil

extravaganzas; I’d urge you to make sure you’re one of them.

KOOZA, Royal Albert Hall, until 14 February

www.royalalberthall.com / 0845 401 5045

www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza

Photography: Austin Hargrave


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Sophie Winkleman may have hopped across the pond to settle in la

but she certainly hasn’t left london behind forever. Best known for the role of Big

Suze in Peep Show, the lovable on/off squeeze of the sitcom’s joint lead, as well

as comic appearances in Lead Balloon and Harry & Paul, Sophie has certainly

proved that she has a strong funny bone. it is no surprise, then, that she was

snapped up by the american comedy juggernaut Two and a Half Men to play

Zoey, the love interest of ashton kutcher’s character. But not to fear; she hasn’t

forsaken the city where she grew up. “i miss my family and friends hugely, of

course, and i miss walking in london. you can’t really walk anywhere in la which

is very strange”. as well as getting used to travelling on four wheels instead of two

feet, Sophie has a long list of favourite places in london, which she has clearly

found difficult to leave behind. “i miss the Bluebird Café and the lovely pubs –

the Coopers arms, The phoenix, The Surprise, David Wynne’s sculpture of the

Boy with a Dolphin on the embankment, the gorgeous new addition of Colbert on

Sloane Square and the huge swimming pool on Chelsea manor Street.”

Sophie’s sense of style is also firmly British and she favours austique on

the king’s Road for nearly everything: “it’s brilliant for gorgeous party dresses

but also for finding the best jeans, the most beautiful silk pyjamas, the best lip

balm and the prettiest cashmere jumpers; it’s just girl heaven.” other favourites

include French Sole on the king’s Road, the Shop at Bluebird and the young

label Bolzoni & Walsh, “unclichéd and beautiful”.

She hopes to return to london to be near her parents when she and her

husband (lord Frederick Windsor, son of the Queen’s cousin prince michael

of kent) start a family, though “i can’t imagine wanting to take so much time

off work at the moment”. This is no surprise, considering the success she is

currently enjoying, as part of a show whose audiences have topped 15 million.

She finds it “fascinating being part of something so phenomenally successful”,

especially a show which is such a far cry from some of the lower budget

projects she has done; “one small trailer to change in and half a pizza to share

between cast and crew for lunch!”

The quality of the show is also not something she takes for granted:

“The machine that drives [it] is a gleaming and well-oiled one. The team of

writers is drilled to produce a coherent funny story with a minimum of three

jokes per page. it’s hard, mathematical stuff.” Could this formulaic approach

to writing be the key to the difference between american and British senses

of humour? having starred in both, Sophie is well placed to answer:“i think

the americans have cornered the market in prolific, week in week out quality

– Friends, Frasier, Seinfeld. They are perfectionists for 300 episodes rather

than 13.” This doesn’t mean she thinks this style is necessarily better: “i just

think it’s part of the huge, ambitious scale of american thinking”. Brits, on

the other hand, she praises for being “deliciously daft (Miranda), beautifully

hopeless (Alan Partridge) or brilliantly bleak (The Office)” and for having

“mastered the art of the sketch show”.

although Sophie’s comedy credentials are impressive, her talents

also stretch to more serious affairs. Working with the doyen of drama, Julian

Fellowes, on the iTV drama Titanic gave her a chance to stretch her acting

muscles: “it was such an extraordinary, harrowing story and amazing to be

a part of re-telling it”. Working with Julian, whose work she greatly admires,

was something she was clearly excited by: “it’s always a gift to deliver a great

writer’s lines”. in the breaks from bringing the tragedy of the famous story to

life, Sophie also found time to show off another of her skills, creating anagrams

of the names of her fellow cast members (a talent with words perhaps honed

by her love of The Guardian crosswords). linus Roache would doubtless have

been pleased with ‘enrich a soul’, Celia imrie perhaps less so with ‘a limier ice’.

as well as onscreen work, Sophie has demonstrated her calibre in other

mediums, stemming from her background as a member of the renowned

Cambridge Footlights and national youth Theatre. There are plans to return

to the stage in the near future, in “a play written by Jonathan lynn next year

which i’m very excited about”. This move was prompted by her participation

in a production earlier this year with eric idle, Russell Brand and eddie

izzard, where she “realised how much i missed the stage”. Slightly unusually,

Sophie’s preferred medium is neither television nor theatre but radio, and as

such we will hear her participating in a number of radio plays. her passion for

this format is evident through her extensive experience, notably for Radio 4:

“i love creating a whole world with just the voice.”

a diverse range of skills and the ability to perfect both serious

and comedic performances is something towards which Sophie strives.

actresses who inspire her include olivia Colman, her Peep Show co-star, an

undoubtedly fantastic comic actress who can also convey the most serious

of issues in heart-rending performances, as shown by Tyrannosaur. emily

Watson, Gwyneth paltrow, Julia Roberts and Claire Danes also inspire, each

with a repertoire ranging from deadly serious to fun and light-hearted. “all of

them make it look easy, which i admire more than ‘acty’ acting where you can

see the effort and etch-lines behind the performance.” When quizzed on her

proudest career moment, Sophie refrains from mentioning the roles that have

brought her fame but instead looks to the future: “i hope it’s yet to come,

and i hope it’s on the stage.” With Sophie’s work ethic, passion and evident

versatility, i don’t doubt that this wish will be fulfilled before long.

WoRldMatilda long speaks to Sophie Winkleman, also known as lady Frederick Windsor, about london, la and her diverse acting career

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ConnectionThe French

With an estimated 300-400,000 French people now living in London, it’s no secret that the majority of these expats have put down roots in South Kensington.

MIKE PEAKE reports on the sartorial, educational and culinary impact this has had across London. We say, allez les Français!

All illustrations: Mai Osawa

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Kilburn famously welcomes the irish

and newington Green is a magnet for Greeks, while

Koreans, apparently, like to settle in new malden. young

graduates from france make a beeline for Kentish Town

but for most other french arrivals in london – those

with families especially – there’s only one place

to put down roots; south Kensington or

little france as it is known; Paris’

unofficial 21st arrondissement.

with french ties going

back more than 100 years,

south Ken’s cross-channel

connection has recently

turned into a

micro-invasion

where the smell

of freshly-made

croissants

intertwines with

a sharp increase

in sightings of chanel

handbags and youngsters

clad in clothes from Petit

bateau. lack of employment

opportunities in france, as well as

a proposed set of punitive

wealth taxes, have been

blamed for the influx of

france’s elite but the

country’s loss is our gain.

isn’t a dash of french style a

boost to any neighbourhood?

“i think the main

attraction of south

Kensington to french people

arriving in london would be the school, right next to the

institut francais,” says Justine Goy, a french expat living

in the area. if you’re stepping off the plane from charles

de Gaulle airport, she exlains, the school is exactly what

french parents are looking for thanks to its superb

reputation, even though – if reports are to be believed –

there’s a long waiting list to get in and fees can be north

of £3,000 a term. as the french might say, “Pour les

petits, ca vaut la peine” (for the little ones, it’s worth it.)

The lycée français charles de Gaulle – more

commonly known as the french school – was established

in 1915 with just 120 pupils and currently occupies a

large plot on cromwell road, opposite the natural History

museum. by the 1970s its student body had swelled

to more than 2,000 eager french learners; actress

Jacqueline bisset and writer/broadcaster/sometime

politician Gyles brandreth are former pupils. Today, the

school and its various annexes across london cater to

4,000 students – and most of them are french.

The french consulate in cromwell road estimates

that there are between 300,000 and 400,000 french

people living in london, and south Kensington is

irrefutably a home from home. a stroll down bute street

in particular is laced with french charm, from

the french bookshop to la Grande

bouchée deli, the bonne

bouché bakery and raison

d’Être café. even the

Zetland arms pub on

the corner attracts a

french crowd. open

your eyes and

you’ll spot

a sliver of

french life

everywhere,

from the

newsagent

stocking Le Monde to

clothes shops comptoir

Des cotonniers on the

King’s road and Zadig &

Voltaire on westbourne Grove.

Then there’s la cave

À fromage, the much-

loved cheese shop on

cromwell Place – just the

ticket for that hard–to-find

bleu des basques or a

creamy rocamadour.

south Ken may

play host to london’s

most recognised french

population but communities are also to be found south of

the river, in Putney, wandsworth, battersea and fulham,

and further north, in Kentish Town and Hampstead.

Testimony to the burgeoning popularity of these Gallic hot

spots are the schools established to cater for the children;

the lycée has primary schools in ealing (andré malraux),

fulham (marie d’orliac) and clapham (wix)

and its french bilingual

college london is based

in Kentish Town.

Property

The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle was established in

1915 with just 120 pupils

searches are booming across London too; French web

users searching online for prime London properties in the

past three months has risen 19 per cent compared with

the same period last year.

With so many French in the South Ken

neighbourhood, as the prime example, it’s little surprise that

a mini-industry has sprung up to accommodate their needs,

from French Nanny, a new service set up by two French

women in order to hook French-speaking nannies up

with French parents (and vice versa), to Artpeggios

– a bilingual French/English music and art school

in Earl’s Court. Which isn’t to say that the French

can’t seamlessly blend in with the English-

born residents of South Ken; most are at

pains to master the language, which is

admirable when exactly the opposite

is often said about British arrivals

seeking a new life in France. “I think

the French do generally succeed at

learning English,” says Goy. “On a

global scale it’s important to master it.

English is a useful language to have.”

Tax lawyer François Tripet said that many choose London

because of the UK’s tax regime

While you’re likely to find a South Ken Frenchman

poking around the artefacts in the V&A, there’s arguably

a better chance of finding one in the French Institute in

Cromwell Place. Founded in 1910, it comprises a language

centre, library and French bistro and also runs the Ciné

Lumière, the popular French cinema in neighbouring

Queensberry Place which was refurbished in 2008

and reopened by Catherine Deneuve. The Institute’s

range of French-tinged events plays a significant part

in attracting French arrivals to South Ken. Where

else in London can you take in a French comic-book

festival or film festival? Throw wine-appreciation

events such as The Importance Of Terroir and The

Wines Of Burgundy into the mix and it’s a wonder that

any of the new arrivals ever leave SW7.

One of the few things the locals don’t seem to

hanker after, however, are visits from French politicians.

When former President Sarkozy dropped in on the area

in 2008, the Daily Telegraph struggled to find anyone

who was pleased to see him. Nor, it would seem, would

Mr Hollande and his 75 per cent proposed top tier tax

rate be any more likely to be greeted by a sea of patriotic

flags. Parisian tax lawyer Francois Tripet told the BBC

in September that wealthy locals had “already taken the

decision to quit France” and that London, for many, was

the city of choice because of the UK’s attractive tax regime.

Why live as a pauper in Paris, you might

extrapolate, when you can live like a Lord in London –

especially when it offers French arrivals the chance to

do it in such familiarly chic style? Alors. It’s one to

philosophise over, perhaps,

when you sit down to your

next café crème…

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Royal Borough News

Community GrowthA North Kensington community kitchen garden has been selected as the 2,012th site

by the Mayor of London as part of his food growing initiative Capital Growth. Initiated by

the Mayor in 2008, the aim of the scheme was to create more than 2,012 community

gardens across London, an aim which has almost been achieved. To celebrate St Charles

community garden’s selection, ten fruit trees were planted in December by members of

community groups with plots in the garden. Deputy Leader of the Royal Borough, Cllr

Nick Paget Brown, Chair of London Food, Rosie Boycott and representatives from Capital

Growth were on hand to help with the planting. In addition to receiving ten fruit trees, the

St Charles garden was awarded a £1,000 grant and a selection of horticultural tools. A

total of 15 community groups can now grow fruit and vegetables in the transformed green

space, including Second Half Centre, Age UK, Baraka Youth, Dalgarno Neighbourhood

Trust, St Charles School, Blenheim Project, Open Age, the Oremi Centre, St Charles

Health and Wellbeing staff, WAND and Living Well.

www.rbkc.gov.uk

Return of a King: The Battle for AfghanistanWith Barack Obama having recently indicated 2014 as the earliest date when all troops

will finally be removed from Afghanistan, now is no more prudent a time to consider

our controversial history with the Islamic Republic. In a speech being given this

February at the National Army Museum, award-winning historian William Dalrymple

will discuss the First Afghan War which resulted in Britain’s greatest imperial disaster

of the 19th century. Dalrymple explains how an entire army of what was then the

most powerful military nation in the world was ambushed in the snows of the high

passes, and there routed and destroyed by simply-equipped Afghan tribesmen. By

doing so, Dalrymple will go on to note the important lessons to be learnt from this first

entanglement in Afghanistan in relation to our present involvement.

Friday 4 February at 7pm

National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HT

020 7730 0717; www.nam.ac.uk

Standard ticket prices are £10 (concession £7.50)

Left to right: Jill Shaw Ruddock, Founder of Second Half Centre; Cllr Paget-Brown, Deputy Leader of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Terry Oliver, the Royal Borough’s Environment Manager; Moira Scarff, Groundwork London; Rosie Boycott, Capital Growth (Chair of London Food Board) and Cllr Pat Healy, St Charles Ward Councillor

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Groove Is In the HeartHoneypot Children’s Charity is bringing a touch

of nostalgia to its spring ball by revisiting the

Swinging 60s. The Honeypot Party 2013, being

held at The Dorchester Hotel this March, promises

to be a fun-filled affair as attendees are required

to dress up ‘Austin Powers-style’ in psychedelic

prints, box-shaped PVC dresses, bell-bottom

jeans and micro-mini skirts, to name just a few of

the potential dress options. The evening follows

a champagne reception, three-course dinner,

entertainment and dancing. Tickets are priced at

£200 per person (£2,400 for a table of 12), and all

proceeds will go towards the charity which helps

thousands of children across the UK.

Many of the children in question have had

to take up the role of carer at home due to a loved

one being terminally ill, or dealing with drug,

alcohol or mental health problems. Honeypot also

works with vulnerable children from homes with

extreme social, financial or emotional challenges.

13 March 2013

020 7602 2631; www.honeypot.org.uk

The Queen of PunkIn the 1970s, Deborah Harry’s two-tone bleached blonde hair became such a symbol of her persona

that many people believed that Blondie was her real name. The American singer-songwriter was not

simply known as the front-woman of New-Wave punk band Blondie but she was also a 70s punk

icon and sex symbol, and in 1999, deemed the 12th greatest woman of rock and roll by VH1’s

100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll. Today her individual look has been emulated by the likes of

Madonna and Gwen Stefani and a photographic collection of the legendary Queen of Punk, taken

by close friend and photographer Brian Aris, is now being showcased at Proud Chelsea. Among the

classic and iconic images of Harry taken between 1977 and 1988, the gallery will also be exhibiting

never before seen shots from Aris’ archive, including stills from the video shoot of Island of Lost

Souls on the Scilly Islands and sittings in London and New York.

Debbie Harry Queen of Punk: Portraits by Brian Aris

17 January – 17 February 2013

Proud Chelsea, 161 King’s Road, SW3 5XP

www.proud.co.uk

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For those of you looking for a wake up call

following the lavishness of Valentine’s Day,

the new play at the Royal Court Theatre

entitled If You Don’t Let Us Dream, We Won’t

Let You Sleep, is certain to bring you back

to reality. Written by Anders Lustgarten, it

explores the current financial crisis and

vehemently questions the ethos of austerity

by offering an alternative. The play is part of

the Royal Court’s Jerwood New Playwrights

programme, which aims to discover and

support the next generation of world class

playwrights and is supported by the Jerwood

Charitable Foundation.

15 February – 9 March 2013

Royal Court Theatre

Sloane Square, SW1W 8AS

www.royalcourttheatre.com

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Royal Borough News

Inspiring Young PeopleSince it was founded in 1971, it has been

W11 Opera’s aim to inspire the youth of today,

providing them with the unique opportunity

of becoming involved in opera. The company

has commissioned and produced more than

30 new operas for its cast of 9-18 year olds

and all have been made available to schools

and youth groups.

Because of this, Knight Frank is very

proud of having sponsored W11 Opera for the

past ten years and feels that W11’s passion

for opera and music and developing children’s

talents in a unique way is very much in

keeping with its own ethos.

This Christmas saw the heartfelt and

brilliant production of Good Intentions by

Julian Philips which asks the challenging

question of whether it is humanly possible

to resist temptation by following a group

of school children as they experience the

troubles of growing up and fitting in.

www.knightfrank.co.uk/franklyspeaking

www.w11opera.org

World’s End and Lots Road: £1 million lottery grantChelsea’s World’s End and Lots Road are to receive £1million in lottery funding to strengthen community links and make the neighbourhood an

even better place to live. Commencing in April, the Big Local programme will have a representative who will work with residents, local community

organisations and businesses and ward councillors to develop a plan for the area. Commenting on the enterprise, Cllr Gerard Hargreaves, a local

Cremorne ward Councillor, said: “This will be a huge boost to residents and is a great opportunity to strengthen and develop the community. The

scheme will be completely resident-led and it will be up to local people to decide how to spend the money to improve their area.”

The Big Local is funded by the National Lottery and its goal is to bring together local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals,

groups and organisations who want to make their area an even better place to live.

www.rbkc.gov.uk

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Gold Standard Residents’ AssociationsFour residents associations reflecting the diverse and varied nature of the Royal

Borough received Gold Standard Awards for their work to improve the quality of life in

their communities and make the borough a better place in which to live. Gold Standard

Awards were presented to Edwardes Square Scarsdale & Abingdon Association (ESSA),

Chelsea Association of Tenants (CATS), Stable Way Residents’ Association and Beaufort

Gardens Knightsbridge Residents’ Association at a ceremony in Kensington Town Hall

by the Council’s Cabinet Member for Civil Society, Cllr Rock Feilding-Mellen.

Congratulating the winners, he said: “Your work undoubtedly helps improve the

quality of life in your communities and also in the borough. Recognising and rewarding

the good work that residents’ and tenants’ associations continues to be one of my priorities

and I want to actively encourage all tenant and resident associations in the borough to

seek and attain the Gold Standard.” As well as the award, each association gets a grant of

£500 to spend on a project it feels would benefit the association or its local area.

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Anthony Walker, the chairman of Edwardes Square Scarsdale & Abingdon Association, receives a Gold Standard certificate from the Mayor of the Royal Borough, Cllr Christopher Buckmaster

Kensington Central Library.

This year marks 100 years since the death of Alfred

Russell Wallace, considered by many to be one of the

greatest scientists of all time. Wallace independently

discovered natural selection and founded evolutionary

biogeography. To mark the life of this iconic

legend, the Natural History Museum is launching

a programme of events to mark this significant

anniversary, named Wallace100.

Sir David Attenborough has agreed to be the Patron

of the Wallace Correspondence Project and Wallace

Letters, which has more than 4,000 of his manuscript

letters on show to the public. Attenborough was

deeply inspired to achieve great things in the realm

of natural history because of Wallace’s work and

this is why he feels it is important to celebrate his

life. Families can follow a Wallace Discovery Trail

and take part in lively, interactive Nature Live talks

about Wallace in the Attenborough Studio. Lectures

discussing Wallace’s life and work will also be held by

leading biologists and historians for adults.

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD

020 7942 5000; www.nhm.ac.uk

Wallace100 Exhibition at the Natural History Museum

Built in the 1960s, the Kensington Central

Library is in desperate need of a major

overhaul. Therefore, updating the electrics,

installing a new energy-efficient ventilation

system, new hot and cold water systems, new

rainwater services and refurbishing the lifts are

all featured in the latest plans to modernise

the building, something which was recently

approved by the Royal Borough’s Cabinet.

A total of £5.8 million has been earmarked

for the project which will ensure that the

building can continue to meet the needs

of the community for the next 20 years, at

least. Although there will inevitably be some

disruption to the library services, the Council is

promising to keep this to an absolute minimum

and ensure that as much work as possible

gets done outside of library opening times. The

works will also mean improved office facilities

for library staff and also turn under-used parts

into further offices, unlocking the potential for

renting much needed office space to the local

business community.

Visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/centralworks for

the most up-to-date information

Funding Approved for Kensington Central Library refurbishment

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Portobello RoadFamous for its lead role in the hit film Notting Hill,

Olivia Sharpe takes a closer look at Portobello Road and why it’s one of the most visited places in London

FRom the radical hairdressers to “the tattoo parlour, with a guy outside

who got drunk and now can’t remember why he chose ‘I Love Ken’”, Notting

Hill’s affectionate portrayal of life on Portobello Road has resulted in tourists

from all over the world flocking to it for years. however, this “small village

in the middle of the city” is not just where you will find confused tourists

searching desperately for the house with the blue door (I’m sorry to say that

it was sold awhile ago), but a place loved by locals, Londoners and the world

alike as one of the borough’s best kept treasures.

Unsurprisingly, Portobello Road is part of an area engulfed in history, the

remains of which are still very much apparent today. Now running almost the

entire length of Notting hill from north to south, parallel with Ladbroke Grove

and the home of one of the capital’s most famous street markets, its face was

completely unrecognisable three centuries ago. Before 1740, it was known as

Green’s Lane and was nothing more than a winding country path leading from

Kensington Gravel Pitts (now Notting hill Gate) up to Kensal Green in the north.

however, after 1740, the area now known as Golborne Road became

Portobello Farm which took its name from a well-known victory during the War

of Jenkins’ ear, when Admiral edward Vernon captured the Spanish-ruled town

of Puerto Bello (Portobelo in modern-day Panama). the admiral’s name is still

honoured by Vernon Yard which runs off Portobello Road. those heady sea-

faring days off the Spanish main are referenced through exotic names such as

the Portobello Star and the Portobello Gold (today two popular watering-holes).

one of the Antique Arcades is even named the Admiral Vernon.

It wasn’t until the 19th century that it became a market, and this

was purely fruit and vegetable businesses. Its shops and markets thrived,

serving the wealthy inhabitants of the neighbouring crescents and terraces,

while the working class residents found employment in the vicinity

as construction workers, domestic servants, coachmen, messengers,

tradesmen and costermongers. the hammersmith and City Railway line was

completed in 1864 and Ladbroke Grove station opened. the northern end

of Portobello Road came soon after, resulting in the last of the open fields

being submerged under brick and concrete.

Antique market stalls sprang up following the aftermath of the Second

World War thanks to the ‘rag and bone’ men, who would go round collecting

unwanted household items and sell them to merchants. the Good Fairy

Antiques market is now the busiest market on Portobello Road, opening

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every Saturday at 4am and selling antiques, “some genuine… and some

not quite so genuine” (Notting Hill). The markets’ popularity led to the sales

people opening their own shops on Portobello Road instead of stalls at the

weekends and permanent antique shops are now located here. At 144

Portobello Road lies Kleanthous; set up as a family business back in 1969,

the antique store is a watch collector’s sweet shop, stocking an assortment

of pre-1960s vintage watches, as well as period jewellery and fine silver

pieces. Another long-standing resident is Judy Fox Antiques. Residing at 81

Portobello Road since 1971, it prides itself on bringing to its customers the

highest quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th

century sculpture and objets d’art. Just opposite, Henry Gregory Antiques

deals in Victorian and vintage quality antiques. Prices range from “as low

as 50 quid” and up to £15,000. Owner Henry Gregory has been sourcing

and buying antiques from all over the British Isles for the last 40 years, and

his pieces have even been shipped to overseas clients, making the store an

internationally recognisable name.

Notting Hill is by no means been Portobello Road’s first appearance on

the big screen. In the 1971 Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks a whole

musical sequence is dedicated to its “tokens and treasures”. In television,

writer of much-loved British sitcom Only Fools and Horses John Sullivan

uses the market as the setting for where conmen Del Boy and Rodney are

hoodwinked in the episode Cash and Curry (Sullivan had visited the road before

writing the episode and evidently felt it made a likely setting for such a plotline).

Its ongoing relationship with the film and television industry has

made it the natural home of one Britain’s oldest cinemas, the Electric

Cinema, which is a Grade-II listed building. Here you are almost sure to

find Tim Burton and wife Helena Bonham Carter indulging in a tipple in the

members’ bar. Other celebrities regularly drawn to this fashionable area

include Sienna Miller and Kate Moss, who are sometimes seen bargain-

hunting at the weekend. And, if you’re very lucky, you and your children

may also spot Paddington Bear on one of his jaunts. Well-known and

respected by the shopkeepers for driving a hard bargain, he is a frequent

visitor to the market. Portobello Road already had a history of famous

residents before the arrival of celebrities, including English writer and

political activist George Orwell who lived there in the winter of 1927 after

resigning as Assistant Superintendent of the Indian Police in Burma. You

can see the commemorative blue plaque bearing his name.

Thanks to the faithful residents who have prevented an invasion

of high street chains, Portobello Road has remained more or less as it

always was. From its fruit and veg stalls during the week to the antique and

shopping stalls on the weekend, it is a constant hub of activity, kept alive

by the authentic characters who reside in it. As the song goes, from “rare

alabaster and genuine plaster” to “a new Botticelli” or even “Napoleon’s

pistols”, you can truly find everything you want on Portobello Road.

Thanks to loyal residents, who’ve prevented an invasion of high street chains, Portobello Road remains more or less as it always was

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When my revieW copy of Jerusalem, local chefs

yotam ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi’s new cookbook,

arrived, perusing the gorgeous images and descriptions

of the middle eastern food made me so hungry that i

immediately set off for my nearest ottolenghi to buy

succulent aubergines with goat’s cheese, hummus,

freshly baked bread, pomegranate salad and macadamia

nut fudge. readers – my guilty secret is out! on many

nights, my kitchen remains pristine (as i am far too

lazy to cook) and since yotam and Sami opened a shop

nearby, my chances of one day winning MasterChef

have slipped even further. even though ottolenghi’s

delis in notting hill and Kensington are always packed,

the friendly staff allow customers to taste and buy small

amounts of the excellent, if rather pricey, delicacies.

When i interview yotam, he is immediately warm

and thrilled to hear that his food is so appreciated. his

waistline, surprisingly slim for a chef’s, is testimony to the

healthiness of his diet. yotam’s links to the borough go

back a long way: “i have lived and worked in Kensington

for much of my culinary career,” he tells me. At the age

of 30, in 1998, yotam moved to London from israel,

abandoning his earlier career as an academic and

journalist because he dreamt of becoming a chef. he first

worked as assistant pastry chef at the capital restaurant

in Knightsbridge, then moved to become pastry chef for

the Kensington place group.

From there yotam was promoted to head pastry

chef at Baker and Spice in chelsea and in 2002 he

established his own business, the ottolenghi shop, on the

Ledbury road with his business partner, Sami. Though

yotam and Sami had both grown up in Jerusalem, they

only met and became friends after arriving in London,

when they discovered that as well as sharing a common

language, they also shared a love of food. Although born

in the same city they had inherited different cooking

traditions, as yotam is Jewish and Sami is palestinian.

now, drawing on this eclectic, rich heritage, they fuse

traditional Arab and Jewish cooking with mediterranean

and north African influences. “our kitchens beneath

the ottolenghi shops prepare fresh food daily using only

the finest raw ingredients, very fresh spices and herbs,”

explains yotam. Given the excellent quality of their wares

and the popularity of their shops, it is hardly surprising

that they have recently expanded the franchise by

opening nopi, a middle-eastern Brasserie, in Soho.

The pair teamed up with BBc4 to make Jerusalem

on a Plate, a documentary exploring middle-eastern

cookery, and their cookbook is a spin-off of this. “its 120

recipes give a global twist to middle-eastern cookery

classics, incorporating culinary influences from our

home city’s diverse communities,” says yotam. if you’re

feeling lacklustre, making the spicy beetroot, leek and

walnut salad will help to boost your energy levels. To

impress your valentine you can’t go wrong if you follow

Jerusalem’s uncomplicated recipe for salmon steaks in

chraimeh sauce with sweet paprika, chilli and cinnamon,

which is exotic, light and quick to prepare. or choose

the book’s African influenced recipe for pan-fried

seabream with harissa, served with dried rose petals,

certain to enchant.

i ask yotam which foods he likes best and he

doesn’t hesitate: “This would have to be my italian

grandmother’s tasty semolina gnocchi, which is still

unrivalled. But if you wish me to pick my favourite recipe

in the book, then i would choose our roasted sweet

ottolenghi’s colourful Kensington delis have been serving delicious gourmet food for more than ten years; REBECCA WALLERSTEINER attempts to recreate some

of the middle-eastern recipes in ottolenghi’s new cookbook Jerusalem

Yotam Ottolenghi

Photography: Nomi Abeliovich

local Profile


potato with fresh figs salad recipe that encapsulates

all the myriad flavours of Jerusalem – but is also very

modern.” Jersusalem contains many tasty recipes

suitable for vegetarians; for example, Levantine burnt

aubergine with garlic, lemon and pomegranate seeds,

Georgian spicy beetroot, leek and walnut salad, and raw

artichoke and herb salad. “We like to experiment with

strong and bold flavours, with lots of sour and sweet and

with mixing different ingredients,” says Yotam. Does he

realise that he is responsible for the Renaissance of the

pomegranate? “The wonderful crunchy texture and sweet

and sour flavour of pomegranates, frequently used in

Israeli and Palestinian foods, add a refreshing element to

every dish. I love the explosion of juice when you bite into

pomegranate seeds,” he enthuses.

How does the borough compare with Jerusalem?

“Like Jerusalem, London is a vibrant and dynamic place.

Countless immigrants have turned it into the gourmet

capital of the world,” says Yotam. “I love Notting Hill,

which has such a great choice of wonderful shops; Melt,

a few doors down from the Ledbury Road Ottolenghi, sells

excellent hand-made luxury chocolates and I can’t pass

their window without wanting to go in. For dining out we

enjoy the rustic ambience and delicious wood-fired pizzas

upstairs at The Oak,” he adds. Another of his favourite

restaurants is 202 Westbourne Grove, which serves

excellent bistro food, and also Tom Conran’s Irish gastro-

pub, The Cow, on Westbourne Park Road. He likes to buy

his stylish but understated clothes at J.W. Beeton,

a cutting-edge boutique, also on the Ledbury Road.

“Food is a basic, sensual pleasure for all and we

hope that enjoying our Middle Eastern cuisine will help to

bring people together. We would like to encourage people

to embrace and experiment with exotic and bold flavours

and to create their own Middle-Eastern feast.” Let’s do it.

Ottolenghi, 63 Ledbury Road, W11 / 1 Holland Street, W8

www.ottolenghi.co.uk

LOCAL PROFILE

‘Jerusalem’ by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi Ebury Press, 2012 (£27)

Photography (above): Jonathan Lovekin

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Q: Was sport the main inspiration for this new group of sculptures?

A: I’m inspired by movement and these new

pieces do overlap with athletic movement as

I was commissioned to create a Diving Girl

for our Olympic Village.

Q: Some of your human figures have attenuated forms in the manner of the late Giacometti; did he influence your work?

A: My figures are inspired by nature,

organic shapes and movement but not

by Giacometti.

Q: Did your Olympic Village and Heathrow Terminal 5 exhibitions lead to international interest in your work?

A: Yes, international enquiries and new sales

and commissions have been generated by

those exhibitions and also by my giant spinal

sculpture displayed in Cavendish Square, part

of Westminster City Council’s festival City of

Sculpture.

Q: What future plans do you have in mind for your sculpture?

A: The themes of the cycle of life and

regeneration are evolving in my new sculpture

and commissions, and I am working with

interesting, varied media that include crystal,

resin, bronze and stainless steel.

Jill Berelowitz, until end of February

www.sdgallery.co.uk


with Jill Berelowitz about her current sculpture exhibition in KensingtonQ&A

Carol Cordrey finds works of art both old and new to inspire and enrich our lives

AR TAntiques &

Art and Science AttractArt and science generally occupy separate poles so most

people would not expect a major art exhibition to be held in

the Science Museum. Happily, this is the fourth year that the

Works on Paper Fair is proving the venue to be ideal for its

wonderfully varied exhibition of drawings and watercolours

that spans just about every subject on the planet.

Contemporary work, such as Rosie Sanders’ exquisite

Iris with its delicately controlled tonal work and lighting, will

contrast with dramatic interior scenes by talented Alison

Pullen whose broad brushwork manages to create a very

intimate portrayal of the State Room at the Royal Hospital

Chelsea. Past luminaries featured at the Fair include: Sir

Kyffin Williams who defined Welsh 20th century landscape

painting; John Piper, a World War Two artist renowned for

his haunting architectural paintings; Paul Cézanne, the

‘father of modern art’; and the recently departed and much

admired Mary Fedden OBE whose vibrant landscapes

always attract collectors.

For the scientifically inclined, the Science Museum

is loaning captivating artworks documenting the history

of flight and, for music lovers, a rare 1965 drawing of the

Rolling Stones is waiting to be snapped up.

Works on Paper Fair

31 January – 3 February

www.worksonpaperfair.com Royal Hospital Chelsea, State Room by Alison Pullen

Spirit by Jill Berelowitz


AuctionsArt &

Carol Cordrey recommends local exhibitions worth attending and auctions with prize lots on offer

no Better time for the AlpsIt’s the season for heading to the Alps for some healthy winter sport or walking

and, if you want a painting to remind you of the wonderful scenery you enjoyed

there, waste no time in heading straight to James Hart’s British Art gallery in

Chelsea. Evocative scenes of snow-filled skies, mountains and lovely lakes by

the late Edward Holroyd Pearce will fill its walls and transport you to areas of

Switzerland, Italy and France where you enjoyed nature at its best. For Pearce,

too, the mountains were an uplifting experience for mind and body and they

served him well during his trips to paint en plein air, good examples of that being

the particularly accomplished Rhapsody in Blue, Italy; Weisshorn from Crans;

The Eiger and Münch from Mürren.

Later, during his convalescence from TB, we should consider ourselves

lucky that he was cared for in a sanatorium that provided him with yet more

inspirational views of magnificent mountain ranges.

Mountain Splendour – Alpine Views

Until the end of February; www.jhba.co.uk

Polar Bear in chelseaThe polar bear that appeared opposite Peter Jones in January is the

latest piece of wildlife work by professional sculptor Adam Binder

whose inspiration for sculpting the natural world, and endangered

species in particular, developed from a childhood visit to Africa

and his upbringing on a Cotswolds farm. This polar bear is both

beautiful and monumental, made from white patinated bronze and

standing on hefty hind legs to a height of three metres. Binder has

given the sculpture a pensive expression which invites numerous

interpretations, particularly those associated with the

environment, so in every way the polar bear is set to

become a huge attraction for adults and children.

Binder was the overall winner in 2010 of the

annual international Wildlife Artist of the Year

competition (for which I am one of the judges),

founded by legendary wildlife artist and

conservationist David Shepherd CBE. This

sculptor has received well-deserved fame for

sculptures reduced to their essential details

yet packed with expression and brilliantly

observed characteristics.

The bear’s sojourn will last about

three weeks, unless the public loves

him so much that he becomes a

regular attraction for visitors to Sloane

Square. Anyone wanting to secure his

long-term residency should email me

for support: [email protected].

Love is in the AirItem: Heart Balloon, one of a range of

neon sculptures, is perfect for an unusual,

practical Valentine’s Day gift

Artist: Electric Stripes

Date: 28 January

Location: Themes & Variations, 231

Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, W11 2SE

www.themesandvariations.com

Christie’s Impressionist and

Modern Art sale will include

around 250 lots and with

estimates starting at £600, this

is an ideal chance to start an art

collection at reasonable cost.

Excitingly, the sale will include

50 lots of ceramics by the great,

late Pablo Picasso, an art form he

devoted much time to after WW2.

Impressionist / Modern Art

Auction 8 February (viewing 2-7

February)

Christie’s, 85 Old Brompton Road

South Kensington, SW7 3LD

www.christies.com

Affordable Picassos

Otto Freundlich (1878-1943)Executed in 1936Estimate: £15,000-20,000(C) Christie’s Images Ltd 2012

Polar Bear, 14 January – 9 Februarywww.adambindersculptures.com

Edward Holroyd Pearce

Heart Balloon by Electric Stripes

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DreamsWriting and illustrating books for children is a skill that many attempt and few perfect. Gemma Taylor meets the authors

who have found inspiration from living in the borough

Drawing

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FEATURE

045

Hughes moved to the Royal Borough of Kensington and

Chelsea in 1954 where she started the charming series

that is now a household name, Alfie. “Chelsea was quite

a rough area and now I live among millionaires. In the

book, Alfie lives in a terraced house in an ordinary street

and wasn’t meant to be very well off, but now Alfie has

remained the same and his surroundings have become

somewhat less accessible to the everyday reader.

“Alfie is not my real child or my grandchild or a

friend’s child; he is many children. I have kept sketchbooks

all my life as I was trained to do as an art student. I don’t

use a camera, but observe children from life. You may often

see me in Holland Park, drawing in play areas and observing

the way they move, if they’re concerned, worried, confused,

and recording when they suddenly jump for joy. It’s important

to capture these kinds of movements, as you are drawing a

narrative, not a series of still paintings.

“In this digital age, if any books are going to survive,

it’s going to be the picture book. Children will always want

to come home and turn a page, poring over them for

hours. It’s this which teaches young people how to look. If

a child can really learn to look at his or her own pace, not

at that of the telly or the Internet, then that’s a pleasure

they have for life. In art galleries you see some people who

are looking and some who are not.”

NATioNAl TREAsURE

ThE NEwcomER

Shirley Hughes

Eva KatzlerEva has lived near Portobello Road for nearly nine years

and often works in Caffé Respirio on Kensington Park

Road because it’s run by “smiley people”.

“I knew the illustrations were right for Florentine

and Pig when I whooped. Illustrator Jess Mikhail and I

had been pinging different versions of Pig back and forth

over email for some weeks and we both knew when she’d

nailed him. I adore Pig and had been writing him for

months, so to meet him properly was very exciting.

“I live just off Portobello and I couldn’t wish for a

more colourful and inspiring spot. Everyday I’m blasted

with amazing smells, music, characters and peculiarities

which send my imagination off into a frenzy. Anything

goes and I love it and that’s how I want children to feel

about a trip to the bookshop.”

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After leaving communist Russia, Ilona moved to Ladbroke

Grove, on the corner of Blenheim Crescent, where she has

been writing children’s books for 15 years. “In communist

Russia you had to order anything nice from France, so

writing stories was an economic necessity. Musgrove, the

gentle hairy big brown rat endowed like Charlie Chaplin

with big shoes and a cane, is based on my husband, who

was perplexed by having baby daughters. A very adorable

character, he didn’t have a clue but his kindness and

gentleness won over in the end.

“I believe in mythologising my children’s

surroundings, like Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh and Mary

Poppins, where the story had an address. Setting it at 1

Kensington Gardens makes it feel like it could be true. One

story sees Musgrove in Kensington Gardens making a swing

out of his scarf because the queue is too long. Children love

it because they know it and can say, ‘I’ve climbed there’.

“Children should feel that magical things are

happening around them, that you don’t have to travel to

Scotland to see fairies, and the Loch Ness Monster could

be in the drain beneath you. The children like the gossipy

intimacy of the books.”

3d tales

lOCal adVeNtURes

Su Blackwell

Ilona Rodgers

After studying a Masters in Textiles at the Royal

College of Art in Kensington, Blackwell started illustrating

books using a 3D technique.

“Using glue, paper and a knife, I cut the pages

of story books to create new meanings from the

narrative. I love fairy tales and never tire of exploring

their multi-faceted layers. My new work explores the

psychoanalytical aspects. The idea came from finding

non-art objects around the house and transforming them

to give them another purpose.

“I like working in the borough because peaceful

walks by the river and in Hyde Park give me a lot of head

space to think. The fact that J.M. Barrie was inspired

to create the story of Peter Pan in Kensington Palace

Gardens interests me.

“I watched a documentary that predicted books

would become obsolete and the event of the Kindle

worries me, but I refuse to believe that. In a way, what

I am doing is paying homage to the book.”

After leaving communist Russia, Ilona moved to Ladbroke

Grove, on the corner of Blenheim Crescent, where she has

es


FEATURE

As senior specialist in early literature at rare books

expert Peter Harrington, Douglas has noticed that trends

in children’s literature haven’t changed as much as

superficially appears.

“There is a constant tension between the adult

intention to offer children didactic literature aimed at their

moral improvement and children’s desire for entertainment.

The most successful stories in any era do both. J. K.

Rowling’s hostility towards bullies and bad teachers in Harry

Potter (below right) is as moral as Charles Kingsley’s Water

Babies, which sets out in allegorical form author Reverend

Kingsley’s high-minded Christian socialism.

“Another narrative trend is the unfairness of being

born in difficult circumstances, often expressed by the

hero/heroine being an orphan, as seen in Tracy Beaker

by Jacqueline Wilson (above right). Children’s literature

repeatedly shows the frightening aspect of childhood,

in which children are cast out into an unfeeling world

with only their wits to keep them safe. In the forest in

Grimm’s Fairy Tales, children are abandoned and in

the The Hunger Games they are forced to compete in a

televised battle to the death.

“Since the very earliest children’s books,

publishers have used the full range of illustration

from simple line drawings to express the innocence of

childhood, to lavish coloured illustrations as rich as any

Hollywood cinematic vista. For every Arthur Rackham,

there has always been a Quentin Blake sketching in an

apparently slapdash style to capture the movement and

vivacity of children and their imagination.”

EXPERT OPINION

Adam Douglas

Clockwise from top / Jacqueline Wilson, “Between the Lines”: Original A3 illustrated manuscript of a Tracy Beaker short story written for the charity Book Aid International and signed by the author (2006), £1,500.

“Hogwarts School”: Original artwork for the rear cover of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling (1997), illustrated by Cliff Wright, £25,000.

“Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens”: First edition by Arthur Rackham. London (1906), £900.

EXPERT OPINION

Adam Douglas

prints of st. ives school

The combination of iconic artists and affordable prints at this Bonhams auction will provide a winter wonderland for art lovers, says CAROL CORDREY

LighTen The gLoom of winter by immersing

yourself in prints by luminaries such as the late henri

matisse, Dame Barbara hepworth, Patrick heron and

Sir Terry Frost RA. matisse barely needs any introduction

but the other three artists are identified with the St. ives

School, a colony of artists which from the late 1930s

developed an international reputation for avant-garde

art, notably abstraction. And in case you’re wondering

whether all that has been consigned to the history books,

remember that as recently as 1993 Tate established one of

its outposts in St. ives at great expense and because of the

global importance of that artistic colony.

its significance grew as the St. ives School became

a magnet for talented artists, inspired by the magical light

and the spacious, captivating landscapes and seascapes

of that Cornish, coastal region. homes and studios were

also far cheaper there than in London and they provided

safe havens and materials for artists when the war years

forced them outside the bomb-blasted capital and made

access to artistic materials very difficult.

Barbara hepworth (1903-75) was a Yorkshire

sculptor and one of henry moore’s contemporaries at

Leeds College of Art, followed by the Royal College of

Art. Ben nicholson, the acclaimed painter, became

her second husband and at the outbreak of WW2 they

moved to St. ives where both became key figures in the

development of British abstract art. hepworth’s work was

distinguished for its elegant simplicity and craftsmanship

and often featured holes to focus attention on the interior

and exterior parts of sculpture, sometimes laced with

string to highlight the relationship between the two. She

also drew extensively and this auction presents one of

her lithographs, Squares and Circles, that references her

interest in geometric forms. her home studio and garden

are now a major tourist attraction for Tate St. ives.

Also from Yorkshire, Patrick heron CBe worked

as a painter in Cornwall from 1925-30, returning in

1956. its vast natural environment and glistening light

inspired him to employ a vivid palette and fascinating

juxtaposition of colours and forms that interacted,

forming powerful, optical sensations within his work.

Braque, who invented Cubism along with Picasso,

rebelled against the traditional way of representing

space on a two dimensional picture plane and this had

a strong influence on heron’s early leanings towards

abstraction. By the 1970s his paintings presented more

organic shapes and in 1993 he designed a stained glass

window for Tate St. ives.

one of the leading St. ives painters, Sir Terry Frost

RA, turned to abstraction in the 1940s. The common

sights of glowing suns, boats and human figures around

the Cornish coast were interpreted by him into colourful

but very simplified shapes such as lines, circles,

crescents, segments and ovals that seemed to move on

the canvas and engage with each other as the original

forms did in real life. These characteristics developed

into Frost’s highly unusual, signature style that appears

just as contemporary today as it did when his works

were first created.

From 1916, henri matisse also moved south but to

spend his winters on the French coast where the strong

sun and gleaming colours fed his huge, creative talent.

From his early days as an artist he was noted for his

sensitivity of line and expressive, emotive use of a bold

palette which led to him being identified as the leading

exponent of Fauvism, meaning the wild use of colour.

Still lifes, interiors, stained glass windows, paper cut-

outs, stage sets for Diaghilev and book illustration were

among matisse’s vast oeuvre that encapsulated his love

of colour and pared down forms. Those features inspired

generations of artists and they are typified by the pochoir,

or stencil, L’avaleur de Sabres, in this auction.

Prints featuring the St. Ives School, 20 February

Bonhams, Montpelier Street, South Kensington, SW7 1HH

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Exhibition Spotlight:

Opposite, clockwise from top / Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954), L’avaleur de Sabres, Plate 8 from “Jazz” (Duthuit Livres 22), Pochoir printed in colours, 1947, on Arches, from an edition of 100, published by Tériade, Paris, 390 x 300mm (15 3/8 x 11 6/8in) (unframed), £5,000-7,000

Sir Terry Frost R.A. (British, 1915-2003), Orange Sun Newlyn (Kemp 206), Screenprint in colours, 2000, on Arches, signed in pencil, a proof aside from the numbered edition of 100, printed by Coriander Studios, London, with full margins, 640 x 505mm (25 x 20in) (unframed), £500-700

Patrick Heron (British, 1920-1999), Plate 11, from January 1973, Screenprint in colours, 1973, signed, dated and inscribed ‘Artist’s Proof’ in pencil, an artist’s proof aside from the numbered edition of 72, 645 x 887mm (25 1/2 x 35in), £2,000-3,000

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French jewellery house

Cartier’s latest creations

nostalgically look back to

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Following WW2, flowers

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Cupid’s ArrowCreative genius Paul Flato was based in New York

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of Hollywood clients including stars of the silver

screen Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, Marlene

Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn.

Flato is celebrated for his

often flamboyant designs and

Art Deco jewellery and this

ruby and diamond bow and

arrow brooch, attributable

to the designer, showcases his

ostentatiously playful style. The piece, along

with several other exceptional designs by

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rare pieces of period

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objets d’art.

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My ValentineJoubi has collaborated with Kabiri to create two exclusive

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pieces. The first uses the signature Joubi Geometric ring

as its setting but reinvented, in 18-karat rose gold with

pavé pink sapphires. For something more outrageous,

the jeweller has designed a Croc ring, a crocodile

design conceived of 15 carats of pink sapphires

in an 18-karat rose gold setting.

French jewellery house

Cartier’s latest creations

nostalgically look back to

past designs and influences.

Following WW2, flowers

(particularly orchids) bloomed

bright and bold in the form of

semi-precious colourful stones and

the Caresse Pink Orchid ring, part of the

Naturellement collection, speaks to classic

design while offering a modern edge. Other

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LasT WOrdsFamous

As we approach one of the most romantic days of the year, Olivia Sharpe explores the top engagement ring services across London for those of you

looking to pop the question this February

Above / De Beers

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For centuries, men

have agonised over the ‘right’ way to

propose when, really, this is the easy bit.

While there are a million and one different ways to ask,

from the clichéd rose petals scattered around the house

to sky-writing the words ‘Will you marry me?’, there is one

thing which unites them all together and that is the giving

of the ring. And this is where men can really fall into

some strife. Having a bad proposal, albeit traumatic, can

be forgotten, but a bad ring is something your future wife

has to live with for the rest of her life. As Kim cattrall’s

straight-talking character puts it in Sex and the City,

“wrong ring, wrong guy”.

Knowing which ring will suit your bride-to-be best is

the crucial test as to whether you truly know her: the Four

c’s – cut, clarity, carat and colour – should all reflect her

personality, and therefore be completely unique.

Although the choices may appear dauntingly

endless, there is the right ring out there for everyone;

you just have to know where to look.

Harry WinstonHarry Winston has earned his stripes over the years

as the King of Diamonds. With the legendary Hope

diamond, a magnificent fancy blue gem weighing in

at an impressive 45.52 carats, being the company’s

most coveted treasure, the woman who is true to Harry

Winston isn’t afraid to express herself and be powerful

while remaining feminine at all times.

carrying everything from round brilliant-cut,

square emerald-cut, emerald-cut, cushion-cut, radiant-

cut, oval, pear, marquise and heart-shaped diamonds,

the company knows that we all have our own idea of

what constitutes the perfect ring. rings can therefore

be tailor-made to the individual to ensure each strong

personality shines through. And you can be sure that

there is no sparkle quite like a Harry Winston diamond,

as each goes through a strict vetting process by an

expert team of gemologists which evaluates them

according to the Four c characteristics to guarantee

they pass muster on both beauty and brilliance.

At Harry Winston, only stones and not corners are

cut, as quality, and not quantity, holds forth.

Harry Winston

171 New Bond Street

020 7907 8800

www.harrywinston.com

De BeersHarry Winston may be known as

the King of Diamonds but if this is

the case, De Beers remains the supreme

ruler, dominating the diamond industry. the

romantic Adonis rose ring, set in either pink gold

or platinum, harkens back to the time of the Ancient

Greeks, a civilisation to whom we owe the tradition of the

engagement ring being placed on the fourth finger of the

left hand (they believed that it contained a vein that led

straight to the heart).

the Promise ring, with white diamonds and set in

pink gold, is the perfect symbol of your love and makes

the same promise as you do when proposing of remaining

eternally loyal to the wearer. in line with the current tradition

of the solitaire diamond, you could opt for the elegant,

timeless Aura cushion cut platinum ring. Also unique to

the jeweller is the De Beers iris; housed in each store,

it provides clients with an objective way of seeing the

beauty of their diamond through the eyes of an expert.

the De Beers woman is strong and

independent while at the same time loyal and

traditional; investing in both the girl and the

ring is worth every penny.

De Beers, 50 Old Bond Street

020 7758 9700; www.debeers.co.uk


“Wrong ring, wrong guy” Kim Cattrall, Sex and the City

Left column/ De BeersRight column/ Harry Winston

ChaumetA Chaumet ring is destined for the princess.

The company’s origin dates as far back as 1780

when Chaumet’s founder, Marie-Etienne Nitot, was the

official jeweller to the Emperor of France, Napoleon

Bonaparte. During the Romantic period, Nitot’s successors

were inspired by the decorative arts of 17th century France

and this was shown in their jewellery designs.

By 1880, Joseph Chaumet was establishing

himself as the master of the Belle Epoque,

attracting a predominantly royal and aristocratic

clientele. Consequently, aigrettes,

tiaras and other such social

status symbols became a

large part of the house’s

sales, producing more than

1,500 different models of tiaras.

By the early 19th century, Indian

princes were hearing of Chaumet’s genius,

leading to a pair of pear-cut diamonds being

purchased by the firm for the Maharaja of Indore.

Today, the luxury French jeweller prides itself

on maintaining its strong sense of heritage. The Bee

my Love engagement ring, exclusive to the house,

hums back to the regal emblems of the Napoleonic

Empire, while the Josephine recalls its long-standing

tiara tradition. With more than 200 years of history in

jewellery, your love story will have already begun before

you place the ring on her finger.

Chaumet, 174 Bond Street

www.chaumet.com

Tiffany & Co.If you happen to pass a Tiffany store in the run up to

Valentine’s Day, it would not be an unusual sight to

see men queuing outside, all on the hunt for the same

treasure: the precious little blue box. The timeless design

of the Tiffany setting makes the perfect backdrop for

either the Lucida, a square

mixed-cut diamond

with a

step-cut crown and a brilliant-cut pavilion, the Tiffany

Legacy, which captures the elegance and romance of

the Edwardian era with its patented cushion-cut centre

stone and bezel-set diamonds, or the Tiffany Novo,

which shows how the jewellery house is always looking

to innovate with its customised mounting of four sleek,

tapered prongs and aligned facets.

A recent addition to the repertoire is the Tiffany

Soleste; launched in 2011, it features a cushion-cut

diamond centre surrounded by a double row of

round brilliant accent diamonds, all set in a

platinum diamond band.

Well aware of the hectic

lifestyles of the majority of its

clients, the company recently

introduced an iPhone Ring

Finder app, enabling its

predominantly male customers

to view ring styles on an on-screen

hand model if they can’t make it to the store.

The hand’s movement showcases the rings from

different angles, highlighting the stones’ cuts and designs.

Never going out of style, a Tiffany ring is something that

can be passed down from generation to generation.

Tiffany & Co., 145 Sloane Street

020 7409 2790; www.tiffany.co.uk

GraysFor the vintage girl, Grays, home to the largest and most

wide-ranging collection of antique and period jewellery,

is your best port of call. Television programmes such

as Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs have, of

late, popularised the glamour of the early 20th century,

resulting in older engagement rings which have recently

come back into fashion.

LAPADA member Anthea who runs AG Antiques

(one of the stands at Grays) explains their increasing

trend in contemporary society: “People love the

uniqueness of an old ring. Antique and vintage rings

are generally one-off designs and it would be almost

impossible to see anyone else with the same ring.

So many people want the older rings; the increase in

popularity has definitely been noticeable.”

Not only are people endorsing the better quality of

workmanship that you often find with vintage

rings but also the better value for

money. Antique dealers sell on

the margin scheme, which

means that they only

pay VAT on the

profit rather

From top / Hirsh London, Chaumet, Tiffany & Co.


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than the whole lump sum, resulting

in prices ending up cheaper than

most modern counterparts.

Popular vintage style rings

currently include Art Deco and

Edwardian, as well as triple cluster and

diamond solitaire rings. When buying your

antique engagement ring, make sure to get helpful

advice from the dealer (that’s what they’re there for) and

do not forget to get an insurance valuation.

Grays Antiques, 1-7 Davies Mews / 58 Davies St

020 7629 7034; www.graysantiques.com

Hirsh LondonChampioning the philosophy that “every piece is a work of

art”, British jewellery brand Hirsh has certainly lived up to

this mantra through its bespoke engagement ring service.

Manager Ben Stevenson believes that it stands out from

its competitors by offering a truly individual service, hand-

making all of its jewellery in the company’s workshops. It

is also committed to bringing the best in the following five

elements: design, quality, service, expertise and value.

Stocking a selection of staple styles, including

Bridge, Cinq, Papillon, Regal, Trio, Solitaire and Artemis,

you will begin the design process by looking at these

“shoulder designs” with one of the in-store experts and

seeing which you prefer. Although there to make sure

your every wish is granted, clients will always be steered

towards the practical if they start to contemplate wacky

design ideas as, while Hirsh would never sell you a ring

that you were not happy with, nine times out of ten it is the

classic and simple designs that women want.

Jeweller of choice for both the City boy and

members of royalty, Hirsh can cater to everyone.

Hirsh London, 56-57 Burlington Arcade

020 7499 6814; www.hirshlondon.com

While it may still seem as though there are infinite

possibilities available to you when choosing an

engagement ring, at least you know that help is always

close at hand. You may think that it is the act of proposing

that clinches the deal, but remember that this is

something that will naturally alter and become embellished

over time, whereas the ring will forever remain the same,

as much a part of her personality as a piece of jewellery.

From top / Grays, Hirsh London

No fewer than four exceptional mechanisms enhance the precision of the RICHARD

LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite”: the tiny fusée-and-chain transmission,

the delicate tourbillon, the ultra-thin Lange balance spring, and – not least –

the patented stop-seconds device for the tourbillon which makes it possible to

set the watch with one-second accuracy in the first place. Never before has an

A. Lange & Söhne watch been endowed with so many complications that

simultaneously enhance its rate accuracy, settability, and readability. And so,

this remarkable timepiece truly deserves the honorary attribute “Pour le Mérite”.

We prefer not to be measured by dimensions.Unless it’s a new dimension of accuracy.

Arije 165, Sloane Street London • George Pragnell 5 and 6, Wood Street, Stratford-upon-Avon

Hamilton & Inches 87, George Street, Edinburgh • Harrods 87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London

Watches of Switzerland 16, New Bond Street, London • Wempe 43-44, New Bond Street, London

Lange Uhren GmbH • Tel. +34 91 454 89 82 • www.lange-soehne.com

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For treasured timepieces, horological heirlooms and modern masterpieces, watch this space...

watchesWorld of

One tO watch

aesthetically, Patek Philippe’s 18-karat rose gold 5123r features

the characteristic purity that defines the brand. Mechanically, the watch’s caliber 215 Ps movement highlights

the company’s dedication to innovation

5123r, £18,060, Patek Philippewww.patek.com

Each month we select our timepiece of the moment from the watch world’s most exciting pieces

as If By Magic When winter came, so the story goes, and

the Swiss farmer-watchmakers left the fields

for their workbenches, it was the delicate

perfection of snowflakes from which they

drew inspiration. In an example of reality

mirroring legend, this Corum creation has

a similar magic. Suspended at the centre

of its case by a sapphire mainplate at

its base, the flying tourbillion

within the Golden Bridge

Tourbillon Panoramique

appears to levitate.

Delivered with two

crocodile leather straps

(black and brown) only

20 pieces have been

made, at £142,000 each.

www.corum.ch

Return to Refinement Love or hate them, if you’re a true watch

geek you can’t help but marvel at the

mastery of Franck Muller’s inventions. It

may not have as many complications as

Muller’s other timepieces (the Aeternitas

Mega 4 has 36) but Muller’s new

7-Days Power Reserve is surely one of

the brand’s most elegant-looking. Part

of the Franck Muller Vintage collection,

the watch comprises 213 components

made entirely in-house and 27 rubies in

its movement alone.

Well, this is Franck Muller, after all.

www.franckmuller.com

Lange’s enlightenment A. Lange & Söhne unveiled the latest

incarnation of its iconic Lange 1 timepiece

at the end of last year and the Kensington

& Chelsea Magazine joined Lange CEO,

Wilhelm Schmid, and 89-year-old company

founder, Walter Lange, in Dresden for the

launch. With a dial of semi-transparent

sapphire crystal parts, the Grand Lange

1 Lumen reveals the ‘secret’ mechanism

behind Lange’s famous outsized date-

display for the very first time. The best

looking watch we’ve seen in a while, the

Lumen comes with a 40.9 millimetre

platinum case and a 72 hour power reserve.

Expect this timepiece, limited to 200 pieces,

to cost close to the £50,000 mark.

www.alange-soehne.com

its base, the flying tourbillion

5123r, £18,060, Patek Philippewww.patek.com

Each month we select our timepiece of the moment

1 Slim knitted silk tie, £105, Charvet, www.mrporter.com 2 Moon Machine, from a selection, MB&F, www.mbandf.com

3 Capeland 10065, £2,940, Baume et Mercier, www.thewatchgallery.co.uk 4 Crocodile card holder, £150, Santiago Gonzalez, www.mrporter.com

5 18-karat white gold cufflinks, from a selection, Breguet, www.breguet.com 6 Grained leather black poker set, £575, Thomas Lyte, www.thomaslyte.com 7 Paisley-patterned silk-twill bow tie, £95, Drake’s, www.drakes-london.com 8 Skull enamelled metal cufflinks, £125, Paul Smith, 120 Kensington Park Road

9 Albemarle executive bag, £495, Thomas Lyte, as before 10 Woven wax-cotton belt, £280, Loro Piana, 47-48 Sloane Street

11 Opus 12, from a selection, Harry Winston, www.harrywinston.com

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As Time Goes By:

By Royal Appointment

Be sartorially inspired at the Hartnell to Amies:

Couture by Royal Appointment exhibition, which features some

timeless examples of British royal couture. Visitors can find out how

Her Majesty’s revolutionary designers, including norman Hartnell,

Hardy amies and Frederick Fox, helped to establish london’s

thriving fashion scene after the second World War. some designers,

including amies and Fox, are discussed in more detail; discover,

for example, that menswear designer amies launched the first ever

recorded menswear catwalk in 1959 and enjoy some of Fox’s work,

known for having designed a range of hats for the Queen.

the exhibition begins by telling the story of norman

Hartnell’s successful career and British high society’s ‘Bright

young things’. Hartnell is famously known for designing the

Queen’s wedding dress in 1947 as well as her Coronation dress

in 1953. as highlighted by the royal Wedding, we still remain

fascinated by what the royal Family choose to don on special

occasions and as such the display celebrates the huge impact

that British royalty has had on 20th century fashion.

overall, the exhibition is truly inspiring for any fashion fanatic

or those who just want to learn more about the royal Family.

Until 23 February 2013; www.ftmlondon.org

as the duchess of Cambridge continues to set trends, the Fashion and textile Museum is examining both the history and influence of British royal couture on 20th century fashion

Norman Hartnell in studio with models, British Vogue, March 1953 © Norman Parkinson Limited/Courtesy Norman Parkinson Archive

Her S T Y L E By OLIVIA SHARPE

Scarcely had the S/S13 London Fashion

Week ended (so it seems) and the

announcement of the new season

was heralded. Yes, the A/W13

London Fashion Week is soon to be

upon us and looks one of the most

thrilling to date. Running over five

days, from 15 to 19 February, we

are excited to see what newcomer

L’Wren Scott, who will be showcasing

her new collection on the catwalk

for the very first time, has in store

for us, along with the graduate

offerings from the Central Saint

Martins’ MA students. Tom Ford

will have his own on-schedule slot

(having previously only held private

viewings) on the penultimate day,

taking his place alongside fellow designers

Peter Pilotto, Christopher Kane and

JW Anderson. Finally, London favourites

Preen, Mary Katrantzou, Temperley

London, Jonathan Saunders and Moschino

Cheap & Chic are sure to live up to our

expectations and put on memorable shows.

London Fashion Week

Friday 15 February – Tuesday 19 February

www.londonfashionweek.co.uk

London Fashion Week A/W13: The Line-Up

Posh PowerHaving recently admitted in a new documentary that once upon a time no

one wanted to date her, Victoria Beckham has transformed herself from

those Spice Girls days, today acclaimed as one of the most influential fashion

designers of our time (as well as being married to one of the most desired

men in the world), proving that fairy-tales can come true. In a further triumph,

the style icon has just announced plans to launch an e-commerce site for

her brand this spring. The website will sell accessories, eyewear, denim and

the designer’s Victoria Victoria Beckham line. This new enterprise will no

doubt set in motion a series of expansions for the brand, including a future

standalone store, as hinted at by the label’s CEO, Zach Duane.

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Having recently admitted in a new documentary that once upon a time no

those Spice Girls days, today acclaimed as one of the most influential fashion

designers of our time (as well as being married to one of the most desired

men in the world), proving that fairy-tales can come true. In a further triumph,

the style icon has just announced plans to launch an e-commerce site for

her brand this spring. The website will sell accessories, eyewear, denim and

doubt set in motion a series of expansions for the brand, including a future

Peter Pilotto A/W12

Temperley London A/W12

Jonathan Saunders A/W12

Marios Schwab A/W12

Julien Macdonald S/S13

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Flying HighIf you’ve passed one of

the Gucci boutiques recently,

you will have noticed that the

current windows are somewhat

whimsical. This is due to a

new partnership between

Gucci and Japanese Manga

artist Hirohiko Araki. The

window installation, on

display until the end

of February, is

entitled Jolyne, Fly

High with Gucci

and tells the story

of Jolyne Cujoh, a

student who inherits a

a keepsake from

her mother’s

Gucci collection.

It echoes the

colour palette

and graphic

undertones of

Giannini’s Cruise

collection, as well

as referencing the

house’s signature

Flora pattern.

www.gucci.com

Get ShirtyThe white shirt has been reinterpreted many a

time; making its first appearance in a portrait

of Marie Antoinette in 1793, its status changed

dramatically by the 19th century, becoming

a symbol for those who didn’t work. In the

1950s, Audrey Hepburn brought the white

shirt back into the fashion spotlight, showing

how it could be worn to express femininity by

wearing it tightly-fitted, and this continued into

the 60s. In the 80s, Hollywood actresses such

as Julia Roberts and Uma Thurman gave it an

androgynous look by wearing it oversized and

now, the white shirt is a staple garment in both

men’s and women’s wardrobes.

As a loyal ambassador of the white shirt,

fashion designer Carolina Herrera has made it

the star of many of her collections as well as

the emblem of her brand. In time for spring,

Herrera has launched a collection of eight

cotton shirts, each with its own unique design.

From £145

www.carolinaherrera.com

The Coup of Couture StatusThe end of 2012 saw both Maison Martin Margiela and Alexis Mabille awarded the haute couture appellation by the Chambre Syndicale, French

fashion’s governing body. Without this official status, a brand is not allowed to call itself a couture house. To achieve it, both brands had to

demonstrate a number of specifications in the following categories: the number of looks shown per show, the size of the atelier, whether or not two

collections are shown per year and the standard of the pieces produced.

The labels join an exclusive and prestigious group of fashion houses already holding this title, including Dior, Chanel and Giambattista Valli.

Star QualityWith its first standalone store having launched in

November, the STAR HU boutique has quickly

become one of our favourite new haunts in

Portobello. The designer behind the label is Star

Yixuan Hu; raised in Tokyo, she graduated

from Istituto Marangoni in London

and designed her first

collection with the

aim of creating

pieces of timeless

elegance. As such,

her offering combines

both modern and classic

designs, which have been

spotted on the likes of

Rita Ora, Bella Freud

and Camilla Rutherford.

STAR HU

281 Portobello Road, W10 5TZ

O20 3632 9369

www.starhu.com

Star QualityWith its first standalone store having launched in

November, the STAR HU boutique has quickly

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The white shirt has been reinterpreted many a

time; making its first appearance in a portrait

of Marie Antoinette in 1793, its status changed

dramatically by the 19th century, becoming

a symbol for those who didn’t work. In the

1950s, Audrey Hepburn brought the white

shirt back into the fashion spotlight, showing

how it could be worn to express femininity by





collection with the

aim of creating

pieces of timeless

elegance. As such,








Turquoise blue tulle gown, Christian Dior £10,500, 020 7172 0172

February is the month of romance; fall in love with the most sophisticated of colours, in the form of luxurious fabrics and decadent dresses

Creative Director and Stylist: Francesca Barrow

Photography: Hugh O'Malley

midnight

Blue

Gown, £2,100, Vivienne Westwood Red Carpet Capsule Collection, 020 7629 3757

Isla wide fade-in cuff, £256, and Ruby cuff (mixed), £189, both Alice Menter

www.alicementer.co.uk

Black floral evening full length skirt, £635, Carolina Herrera 020 7581 3031, silk blouse, £245, Max Mara, 020 7518 8010

Sinatra trilby in velour with velvet twisted tube and jewellery, £750, Philip Treacy www.philiptreacy.co.uk, Sophia blue leather collar, £607.50, Alice Menter, as before

Jacket, £700, Max Mara, 020 7518 8010, silk trousers, £270, Kelly Love www.kellylove.com

Creative DireCtor anD StyliSt: Francesca Barrow at Façonner (www.faconner.co.uk)

Hair StyliSt: Joey Wheeler at Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa

(020 7730 1222; www.richardward.com)

MAKE-UP Artist: Tora Young

MoDel: Jenna at Booking's

loCation: The Kensington Suite at Wyndham Grand Chelsea Harbour, SW10 0XG

020 7823 3000; www.wyndhamgrandlondon.co.uk

Navy and black feather cocktail dress, £450, Carolina Herrera 020 7581 3031, Isla wide fade-in cuff, £265.50

Alice Menter, as before

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S T Y L E

A Few Good MenHollywood’s leading men have added their own individual

senses of style to Prada’s S/S13 menswear campaign.

Established stars, as well as up-and-coming talent,

came together for an intimate series of black and white

portraits, shot by celebrated photographer David Sims.

The monochrome photography cleverly contrasts with the

personality of each actor, successfully bringing Prada’s new

collection to life in a unique and contemporary way. Layered

shirting, low-cut polo shirts and lightweight coats are displayed

throughout the campaign by actors Harvey Keitel, Aaron

Taylor-Johnson, Benicio Del Toro and Dane DeHaan.

www.prada.com

Westwood’s MAN CollectionVivienne Westwood teamed up with Harrods to showcase her A/W13 MAN

collection in a worldwide exclusive preview. The show was presented at the

Knightsbridge store and comprised a blend of music, style and fashion,

demonstrating the designer’s well-known creative and innovative vision. An edited

selection of key looks from the full collection was also previewed. Westwood is one

of several fashion designers to have recently added a men’s line to their repertoire

and it has been universally well-received.

www.viviennewestwood.com

www.harrods.com

Male PlatformThe one-stop shop website for men

recently joined forces with leading

menswear designers Richard Nicoll,

Katie Eary, SIBLING and Matthew

Miller for London Collections: Men.

Each designer created three

pieces which were launched with

a presentation during the second

edition of London’s menswear

showcase. Designs include Richard

Nicoll’s graphic sweaters, a fish and

baroque print with gold, orange and

yellow by Katie Eary featured on

T-shirts and a sweatshirt, and a blue

and black leopard print cardigan by

SIBLING, to name a few. The new

designs have been available online

since 8 January.

www.mrporter.com

New York Bound Having successfully extended its operations across

the Channel, Spain’s Massimo Dutti recently

launched its first store in the US. Taking up

residence on New York’s Fifth Avenue, no less,

the store is the largest Massimo Dutti in the

world, spanning three floors and 1,270 square

metres. To mark its Stateside debut, the firm has

created the 689 5th Avenue Collection, its ode to the

city that never sleeps. Pay particular attention to the

cashmere blazers and extra-fine wool sweaters. The

limited collection is available in flagship stores and online.

www.massimodutti.com

t h e K E N S I N G T O N & C H E L S E A

The one-stop shop website for men

recently joined forces with leading

menswear designers Richard Nicoll,

Katie Eary, SIBLING and Matthew

Miller for London Collections: Men.

pieces which were launched with

a presentation during the second

showcase. Designs include Richard

Nicoll’s graphic sweaters, a fish and

baroque print with gold, orange and

yellow by Katie Eary featured on

T-shirts and a sweatshirt, and a blue

and black leopard print cardigan by

SIBLING, to name a few. The new

designs have been available online

demonstrating the designer’s well-known creative and innovative vision. An edited

selection of key looks from the full collection was also previewed. Westwood is one

of several fashion designers to have recently added a men’s line to their repertoire

Swiss made / 26 jewel automatic movement / 38 hour power reserve / Balance wheel viewing window / Old radium SuperLuminovaTM hands and indices / Diameter: 44mm / Calibre: Sellita SW200-1

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homeGarden &

Home is where the heart is, so make your house, and garden, a reflection of your personal style

home: Fireside DrinksCurl up with a glass of wine in front of the fireplace

in this neutral, chic living space, brightened by art

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1 Finesse rectangular metal platter, £46, Artisanti, www.artisanti.com 2 Crinoline chandelier, £34,100, Baccarat, www.baccarat.com

3 Eichholtz Richmond chair, £885 (in sale; originally £1,475), Occa Home, www.occa-home.co.uk 4 Missoni Home chevron cushion, £169, Selfridges

www.selfridges.com 5 Moore and Moore chinchilla faux-fur cushion, £99, Selfridges, as before 6 Deknudt nest mirror, £490.50, Occa Home, as before

Main Image: The Lancasters by Helen Green Design, 29 Milner Street, SW3 2QD; 020 7352 3344, www.helengreendesign.com

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Garden Grooming

Following winter, your garden may be

looking a little worse for wear, so

here are a few key tips to get your

garden looking neat, tidy and ready

for spring and summer

• Begin by trimming overgrown

grass, removing any weeds that

may have germinated over the

winter and flattening out uneven

lumps and bumps in the lawn.

• Prepare flowerbeds and borders

by forking over the soil, adding

new compost and re-shaping edges.

The use of pre-designed templates

can help to avoid oddly-shaped

flowerbeds; these can either be printed

from the Internet or simply designed by

hand and then cut out.

• Moss may have appeared during the

winter, making your garden look unkempt.

Applying lawn sand can slowly decrease

the spread of moss before spring arrives

and it is essential that this is spread as

soon as you notice it developing.

• Towards the end of February, the days

may start to become warmer and flowers

such as narcissi, cyclamen and crocus

will begin to blossom. On the other hand,

if snow is to be expected, wrapping

insulation such as a garden fleece

around vulnerable plants will ensure

that they survive the frost.

Garden: Winters AlfrescoMake a romantic outdoors hot toddy possible this

Valentine’s Day with these essential products

GroomingFollowing winter, your garden may be

garden looking neat, tidy and ready

new compost and re-shaping edges.

The use of pre-designed templates

flowerbeds; these can either be printed

from the Internet or simply designed by

if snow is to be expected, wrapping

insulation such as a garden fleece

around vulnerable plants will ensure

that they survive the frost.

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INTERIORS

Behind the façade of the conventional terraced house is not always what you’d expect, finds Gemma Taylor, in these personal and imaginative reinventions

Keeping up withThE JENckSES

With many of London’s most beautiful houses bombed or

demolished in the 20th century, the architectural spotlight turned to the

country. as impressive as these rural estates are, necessity often breeds

invention and the space constraints of urban living have stretched the

imagination of these Kensington and Chelsea residents.

An upper area in the Rogers’ house contains a meeting area, desk and libraryAll images courtesy of: Great Houses of London by James Stourton, Frances Lincoln / Photographs by Fritz von der Schulenburg

California Dreamingrichard rogers’ house, Chelsea

On the corner of St Leonard’s Terrace and Royal Avenue is a pair of 1840s stucco row houses that have become a hidden meeting place

for politics, television and the arts. Architect Richard Rogers is heavily influenced by the flexibility and speed of construction of Californian

houses. His wife, and renowned chef of the River Café, Ruth, dictated a large entertaining area so the couple won planning permission to

combine the two houses into one exhilarating double-height space that Rogers calls the Piazza. Natural light pours in on all sides and a large

Warhol of Mao brings the room together.

Above / Split levels converge on the living roomLeft / The kitchen is at the heart of the living space


INTERIORS

Post-modern examPlethe Jencks House, Holland Park

This shrine to post-modern architecture displays organic art deco motifs with a number of other art movement references – pop art,

surrealism and Biedermeier – to create a witty and parodic experience. Converted in the 1980s, the façade blends the London stock brick and

cream stucco with neo-classicism and mannerism. Coming after the analytical austerity of the modern movement, owner Charles Jencks wanted this building to be a symbolic journey of radical eclecticism.

Others would describe it as a gateway building to kitsch.

The garden front

The architectural library The front door is a homonoid with head, hands and heart for a postbox

The Foursquare room


INTERIORS

The AfTermATh of WAr milner Street, Chelsea

Leading interior designer of the 1960s Michael Inchbald used the rooms in his uncle’s house to showcase his innovative style. Rebelling against modernist architects, he evolved a look of modernist lines with classical

objects. As the product of war shortages and make-do-and-mend ingenuity, he would make commonplace materials look expensive and many of his

letters were written on scrap paper and sent in reused envelopes.

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“You can be gorgeous at 30, charming at 40 and irresistible for the rest of your life” – Coco Chanel

beautyHealth &

Gifts for Her Treat the lady in your life to these newly-released

beauty products for Valentine’s Day

1. For lipstick, there is no beauty brand quite like

Givenchy. Using the house’s latest power lipstick,

hot red lips are left with a velvety, luminous finish.

Le Rouge Givenchy, £24, www.givenchy.com

2. After a heavy night out, coat your face in some of

Clinique’s Moisture Surge Overnight Mask. This latest

miracle-worker restores radiance while you sleep.

Moisture Surge Overnight Mask, £28

www.clinique.co.uk

3. Emma Watson has us excited for spring in

her new beauty campaign for Lancôme which

perfectly captures romance in the city.

Baume in Love, £20, Dewy Mist, £22

www.lancome.co.uk

4. From the beauty expert who brought us the

award-winning skincare line, Extra, comes a new

star on the skin screen, Extra Bright Skincare.

Bobbi Brown Extra Bright range

www.bobbibrown.co.uk

5. If, by the end of the day, your make-up is

halfway down your face, Estée Lauder has the

solution. Its new Double Wear foundation formula

has been enhanced in a new sheer version which

lasts for up to 15 hours, even on a hot day.

Double Wear Light SPF 10, £26.50

www.esteelauder.co.uk

6. L’Occitane has made Valentine’s Day about the

boys as well as the girls with its new Valentine’s

range for him and her. Available at L’Occitane

boutiques from 4 February.

Spring Cherry Collection, £39

uk.loccitane.com

7. Worthy of a place on your dressing table, the

sister fashion label to Chloe has launched its

own fragrance in a gorgeous bottle. Available at

Harrods from 24 February,

See by Chloe Eau de Parfum (50ml), £49

www.harrods.com

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The season of award ceremonies

is upon us and first up: the

BAFTAs. Just as we enjoy the

beautiful dresses, so we also look

to the Red Carpet goddesses to

show us the new beauty trends.

Last year, bold brows, bright lips

in varying hues and smoky eyes

were staples looks. As a prelude

to the ceremony, Lancôme

has announced the launch of

its limited edition blusher to

celebrate its partnership with

the British Film and Television

Awards. The blusher, available

from 1 February, comes in a

shade named Rose Sable and

will be available exclusively at

Selfridges. As the official

beauty and make-up

partner, we can be

sure several products

will be being worn

by the stars, so we

suggest you stock

up now.

www.lancome.com


“You can be gorgeous at 30, charming at 40 and irresistible for the rest of your life” – Coco Chanel

beautyHealth &

Spa of the Month: Salt & Chocolate

The nail bar has only been there for

two years, but like anything that lands

on Walton Street, it has easily fitted into

its surroundings and become a popular

destination for the locals. Having

always wanted to open a boutique

in the tradition of the French artistic

salons, founder of Salt & Chocolate

Yana Uralskaya went for the next best

thing with her nail salon, featuring

famous photographers including Terry

O’Neill, Joseph Ford and Schlomi

Nissim, and top nail technicians as

opposed to artists and painters.

With a cabinet displaying jewellery fit

for a princess, bespoke Jimmie Martin

photography and endless photographs

on the wall (In case you didn’t already

know, Yana is also a fashion writer

and international correspondent for

magazines such as Vogue Russia,

New Style and Pulse UK), you don’t

even need to read a magazine to keep

yourself entertained when you go in for

one of the nail treatments, so artistic is

the art club-inspired decor.

Salt & Chocolate, 107 Walton Street

SW3 2HP, 020 7589 9936;

www.saltandchocolate.co.ukRevolutionary SkincareAs you attempt to overhaul your life with New Year resolutions, it’s a fitting time to rejuvenate

your skin with a new routine. It is extremely important to keep your skin

hydrated and Merumaya, an evolutionary skincare brand which launched at

John Lewis this month, uses a new concept of ‘integrative effective skincare’ in

order to prevent ageing and reawaken skin. Each uniquely formulated product

addresses a broad spectrum of the signs of skin ageing, including radiance,

texture, lines, elasticity, hydration, protection, energy, plumpness, skin tone,

firmness, puffiness, dark circles, tightening, pore size, and adult spots.

Another entry onto the skincare scene is Clarins’ new double serum.

With more than 27 years of anti-ageing expertise, Clarins has discovered the

secret ingredients needed to stall time without the need of an injection. With

the power of two in one, the serum promises to minimise wrinkles, firm skin

and create a more even complexion.

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the bold and the beautiful

What’s In a Name?Despite there having been an influx of unconventional baby names in recent

years, including the likes of Coco, Summer, Rain and River, it seems that it

is the golden oldies which remain the favourites among the majority of the

population, as revealed by the 2012 Top 100 baby names report by Bounty,

suggesting that parents would rather play it safe that end up with

a playground-teased child.

Almost certainly thanks to the prince’s unswerving popularity, Harry

has been crowned the number one name for boys for the second consecutive

year, followed closely by Jack, James and Oliver. ‘Old man’ names, in

particular those which can be abbreviated from their traditional variation,

such as Alfie, Charlie, Bobby and Freddy, are part of a growing trend. Girls’

names which never seem to fall in popularity are Emily, Sophie, Lily and

Jessica, although Olivia has been bumped off the number one spot by

Amelia after a long-standing reign.

Ones to watch for 2013 include vintage classics Florence, Elsie,

Frankie and Arthur. For parents expecting this year, Bounty spokesman

Lisa Penney urges them not to stress over the name choice: “Generally

speaking, whatever name a child is given they usually grow up to make it

their own.” But just to be on the safe side, maybe stay away from anything

Gwyneth Paltrow might deem appropriate.

Kids

Ensure the children feel oh-so-cosy in cashmere as the chilly winter months roll on

kINgdom

mother NatureNo matter what the garment, whether a cardigan, jumper

or even a pair of socks, it is always effortlessly chic

when it’s cashmere. So we were very pleased to learn

that Italian children’s cashmere label Cashmirino would

be launching in the UK. Available online, the designs

have come straight from Milan and include beautiful

V-neck cardigans and double-breasted blazers for

the boys and dresses with polka dots and delicate

apricot boucle loop stitching for girls. For babies,

highlight pieces include V-neck vest jumpsuits and

Bordeaux band neck rompers. Make sure you check

out the recently extended collection which

features cotton and linen pieces.

www.cashmirino.com

momomNo matter what the garment, whether a cardigan, jumper

or even a pair of socks, it is always effortlessly chic

when it’s cashmere. So we were very pleased to learn

that Italian children’s cashmere label Cashmirino would

be launching in the UK. Available online, the designs

have come straight from Milan and include beautiful

V-neck cardigans and double-breasted blazers for

the boys and dresses with polka dots and delicate

apricot boucle loop stitching for girls. For babies,

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A Child In TimeAlthough technology is all very well, there is

something to be said about those special moments,

such as a Christening or a child’s first birthday, losing

that lovely intimacy when captured by a photograph.

This is why we have fallen in love with baby portrait

artist Natasha Gomperts, who gets back to basics

by sketching babies using old fashioned pencils and

rubber. Although you will find many artists willing to

capture your new-born in a sketch, Gomperts will

draw babies directly from life rather than copying

from a photograph (which can lack both accuracy

and poignancy). Focusing on movements, Gomperts

comes to your home and observes your baby in

different situations in order to achieve that perfect

picture. Baby drawing sessions start from £150.

www.natashagomperts.com

From Paris With LoveJacadi Paris has once again travelled across

the Channel and, this time, it has docked in

London. First stop for the children’s boutique

was the King’s Road in October last year and,

surely because of its obvious success, the

company quickly launched its second store in

the capital only a month later.

Situated on the Brompton Road and

walking distance from the Lycée, this seems

to have been the ideal location, as its arrival

has been received warmly by residents of the

borough, whether French or not. Like its mother

boutique, the new flagship store houses all

six of the Jacadi collections: Newborn, Baby,

Child, Mademoiselle Jacadi, Home Collection

and Shoes. The new boutique has brought

an elegant touch of Parisian atmosphere and

French chic to the children of London.

Jacadi, 52 Brompton Road, SW3 1BW

www.jacadi.com

By the SeasideClothing brand Caramel shows off its unceasing

charm once again with its S/S13 collection;

pieces have been named after coastal towns

and villages across England, evoking images of

seaside escapes in the spring. The dainty young

woman from Blackpool dresses in a 1950s-style

blue dress, while the casual chic girl from

Sandwich sports a floral print top with rose-

coloured trousers.

Cotton shirts and jerseys in palettes of

stone grey and oatmeal are shot with vibrant

yellow shorts and forest green trousers for the

boys from Whitby, Thurleston and Brighton.

The playful names highlight founder Eva

Karayiannis’s aim of creating a collection that is

as much about fun as it is about style, far away

from ‘mass-produced clothing covered in logos.’

Caramel Baby & Child

259 Pavilion Road, Sloane Square, SW1X 0BP

020 7730 2564; www.caramel-shop.co.uk

Kiss It BetterWe give Clinique our personal kiss of approval this February as the beauty brand releases

its latest limited edition Kisses from Clinique set. £2 from every purchase will be donated

to the Kiss it Better appeal, part of the Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity which

raises money to fund research into the causes and treatments of childhood cancer. The

set includes the best-selling shades of Clinique’s iconic Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss.

www.clinique.co.uk

Kids

Make your little darling feel extra-special on Valentine’s Day with flowers, new clothes or jewellery

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i Heart JewelleryMake your daughter feel grown-up this Valentine’s Day

with one of these precious trinkets

Coming Up RosesSince the classical era, the rose has been seen as

a symbol of love; the Ancient Greeks and Romans

identified this flower with their goddess of love,

Aphrodite. Today, we continue to use the rose as a

token of love on the most romantic holiday of the year.

Surprise your little one this 14 February with a bouquet

of flowers from the number one rose boutique in

London, which offers the largest selection of the freshest

Ecuadorian roses in the UK, in countless varieties,

colours, shapes and sizes. The Only Roses Red Rose

Heart is made with 65, 90 or 145 roses, depending on

how much you want to make your feelings felt.

Medium rose heart, £250

Only Roses 257 Old Brompton Road, SW5 9HP

www.only-roses.com

20 Years of kidstonCath Kidston has been delighting

its customers with its unique

designs, which take the form

of fashion, homeware and

accessories, for the past 20

years. Its staple floral, polka-

dot and automobile prints have

become so recognisable that you

can instantly spot a Cath Kidston

product. To commemorate

its 20th anniversary, Kidston

dedicates its S/S13 collection to

those classic prints which are

at the heart of the brand. Each

statement pattern has been

injected with a touch of British

humour, so expect novelty prints

and a twist on the classics to take

centre stage this season.

www.cathkidston.co.uk

Olivia Rose ring, £250 LeiVanKash, www.myflashtrash.com

Lost lace heart ring £65-75, Julia Burness

True love locket, £15.95 Elsie Belle, www.myflashtrash.com

Love cuff, £95, Julia Burness www.juliaburnessjewellery.com

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The ‘Alm’ we hiked to today was an insider tip from our host. The view from here of sun-kissed mountain peaks reaching for the sky is simply spellbinding. We feel totally free, nearly giddy with joy. We might even spend the night up here. Just like the dairy maid. For information about holidays in Austria, visit www.austria.info/treasures or call 0845 101 1818

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Full ThroTTle:

Vintage Masterpieces

In recent years, the interest among collectors for vintage car

posters has grown significantly. In november last year, the Vintage

Poster auction at christie’s south Kensington saw two 1929 stenberg

Brothers russian lithographs go for an impressive £100,000 each.

Pullman editions specialises in limited-edition posters

such as these, all of which possess a striking visual impact and

its own unique design. the posters are created using traditional

techniques, on to cotton fine art paper, and are all signed and

embossed with a stamp of authenticity. artists such as Dexter

Brown, charles avalon and emilio saluzzi have all contributed to

the original and prominent designs; Brown offers an impressionistic

and artistic style while avalon’s creations are traditional with a

twist of art Deco. saluzzi is an innovative automobile artist whose

dramatic works are reminiscent of the Italian Futurism movement.

Pullman editions’ latest Historic Ferrari 1949-1974 collection

consists of 24 posters illustrating dramatic scenes from Ferrari’s

glamorous heritage. each poster showcases the most impressive

moments on the track from the classic road Ferrari, as well as from

Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix and the Mille Miglia.

Historic Ferrari: Legends of Road and Track 1949-1974

All 24 posters are priced at £395; www.pullmaneditions.com

Natalie Bollu explains why these vintage Ferrari posters, with an art Deco style and a touch of sophistication, are bound to appeal to car enthusiasts

IT IS NOTORIOUSLY HARD to make money out

of horses, but for high earning risk takers who enjoy a

flutter, there’s not a more exciting hobby. Newmarket is

the epicentre of the business, where trainers, breeders,

owners and bloodstock agents converge to make up

the complex equine ecosystem. And at the heart of

Newmarket are the sales, where everyone is looking for

the future superstar of racing.

Trainer Edward Dunlop is one such person. Known

for his hospitality, Ed is happy to let people look around,

whereas some stables

are so superstitious they

won’t tell the media which

horse is which for fear of

changing the horse’s luck.

The highest rated racehorse

in the world, Frankel, has

an unbeaten record of

14 wins and, now retired,

is valued at £100 million. His trainer, Sir Henry Cecil,

understandably, kept him out of the media spotlight for

fear of jinxing him. On the morning of the sales, Ed’s yard

is a hive of activity and the horses prepare to go out for

their morning exercise on the gallops on Warren Hill.

At well over six feet tall, Ed’s dreams of becoming

a jockey expired quickly and instead he can be seen

calling comments and instructions to his horses’ riders

as they canter past. “Thoroughbreds are like children,

they get sick easily and a small cut can blow up. We

give them high protein feed, ‘rocket fuel’, and hope that

after our training programme they go on to win races.

Highly bred and highly strung, they love routine, so we

give them a military regime,” he says. Although a horse

in training could be costing Ed’s clients, who include Sir

Alex Ferguson and Andrew Lloyd Webber, £20,000 to

£30,000 a year by the Racehorse Owners Association

estimations, there are huge profits to be made for the

lucky ones. Snow Fairy, one of Ed’s most successful

horses, was bought for only €1,800 and went on to win

more than £4 million in prize money.

All thoroughbreds can be traced back to three

Arabian horses from the 1600s which were crossed

with native mares. Amy

Bennett, marketing

executive for British

Bloodstock Marketing,

explains further: “It doesn’t

involve a lot of inbreeding

because racehorses are

bred to be athletes, not

for aesthetic qualities. The

pedigree of a horse is carefully considered long before

it is conceived. These cultivated genes are extremely

valuable you can see stallions such as Sea the Stars

demanding a stud fee of €85,000.” Although a good

heritage can help, it’s not a guarantor and going to the

sales is useful to see how horses might react in a busy

racing environment.

As the oldest sales in the world, Tattersalls was

founded in 1766 in Kensington and relocated offices to

Newmarket after the site was bombed in WW2. There are

sales throughout the year in February, April, May, July, four

in October and three in November. The rich and famous,

including author Jilly Cooper, mill about the stable yards

With more investment coming from the Middle East, the horseracing industry is facing a revival. Gemma Taylor travels to Newmarket

to find out why now is the time to buy a horse

GoinG once,

Snow Fairy, bought for €1,800, went on to win more than £4 million in prize money

Going Twice

Photography: Dan Abraham


FEATURE

Buying a horse opens the door to a world of passion, sweat, joy and heartache

looking at how the horses react to the crowd. They

are all unbroken and some foam at the mouth, while

anxious leaders whisper to them to relax. The bell rings

for the auction to begin and the tension jumps a notch.

Horses neigh wildly, married couples whisper intently and

young landed gentry, trainers, owners, press and buyers

from India, Turkey, China and Japan make their way

purposefully to the theatre.

Most buyers go

through a bloodstock agent

and are sometimes on the

other end of a phone during

the bidding. Bloodstock

agents arrive early to watch

the yearlings walk and

guess how likely they are to

win The Derby. The Derby

is Britain’s most famous Group 1 flat horse race and the

most prestigious of the country’s five classics in England.

Open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies, it is

run at Epsom Downs in June over a distance of one mile,

four furlongs and 10 yards (2,423 metres).

Being a bloodstock agent 40 years ago was a

prestigious role for ex-army officers. Now anyone with

a good stock of knowledge and experience can build a

career. Amy believes that being a good bloodstock agent

relies on confident judgement as you live and die on

your results. Angus Gold, Sheikh Hamdan’s agent, can

be seen clutching his book with nerves of steel. “Angus

would have a team of people to make sure all the horses

at the sales had been looked at before even thinking

about bidding. For example, if Sheikh Hamdan said he

wanted a sprinter, Angus and his team would narrow

them down to the best few and have a vet check their

heart and X-rays for any bone problems before making a

final selection on which to bid on,” says Amy.

Auctioneer Alistair Prim starts the bidding to

a hushed crowd. Alistair’s father was an auctioneer

and his jokey banter soon has hands flying with sales

reaching well over the

£1 million mark. Martin

Mitchell, former Director

of Tattersalls for many

years and currently a

consultant, has noticed a

recent change in spend.

“15 years ago there

seemed to be a number of

horses making £1 million to £2 million and a lot making

£30,000 to £40,000. Now the top and bottom tiers have

dropped off because of foreign investment from Qatar

and America and the compacted market sees sales

averaging at £800,000 to £1 million.”

Some owners and trainers bought foals at the

sales last year for £70,000, for example, and are now

looking to make a profit by selling them as a yearling for

possibly £220,000. With yearly keep costs at £10,000,

pinhooking can be a lucrative business.

After the sales, buyers have 28 days to pay and

have the horse drug tested after which the yearling will

go to the breakers where it will spend a couple of weeks

being handled. In some instances using long reins and

A thoroughbred’s owner can expect fees of up to £85,000

per mare for his valuable genes


FEATURE

leaning gradual weights on the horse isn’t enough and

the horse whisperer must be called. Thoroughbreds are

natural followers and sometimes all it takes is a shoulder

nudge in the right way for a horse to follow.

A thoroughbred which then goes on to win race after

race will be rewarded with early retirement to a stud farm

where his owner can expect fees of up to £85,000 per

mare for his valuable genes. The most expensive stallion

in Britain in 2013 is Frankel, standing at £125,000, but

fees range down to around £1,000. Matthew Sigsworth,

management assistant at Cheveley Stud Farm, says Group 1

winner Pivotal sired 135 mares last season. “Those who

work in this profession have enough euphemisms to sink

a ship and never actually say the word ‘sex’. Our stallions

cover three a day at 9.30am, 3.30pm and 8.00pm. The

rest of the time they eat and sleep. It’s every horse’s

dream. If they stop working, they go out to paddock or are

gelded and sent to jump race,” he says.

A small graveyard lies at the end of the stud farm’s

drive. When a horse dies it’s traditional to bury the head,

hoof, heart and testicles, although a strange, macabre

Victorian practice was to keep the hoof and polish it for

use as an ink quill. Matthew says that when the end does

come, owners like to stay in touch and instead keep a

shoe or lock of hair as a reminder of the momentous and

profitable life they’ve had together.

For those thinking about owning a horse, visit

www.own1.co.uk and join horse owners Dame Judi Dench,

Ronan Keating and James Nesbitt.

Owners are careful not to overtrain the horses so they peak for the race, like an Olympian

Auctioneer Alistair Prim talks at lightning speed

Each horse has their own bridle to stop passing infections

Bloodstock agent Angus Gold waits for his lots to come outTrainers exercise horses on the gallops on Warren Hill in the morning mist

Michael Schumacher was speaking at the launch of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Michael Schumacher ChronographImages courtesy of Audemars Piguet. www.audemarspiguet.com

FEATURE

“As a racing driver it is your job to push things to the absolute limit. And in order to find out what that limit is, you kind of have to overshoot it. That is the

principle of racing. To go beyond.” RichaRd BRown meets Michael Schumacher, a man who spent two decades doing just that

HiS ATTiTude To rAcing left his contemporaries cold.

Willing to run his closest competitors off the track, to sacrifice his

individual race mid-meet, to veer into his own brother in order to

procure a place on the podium, it was all about victory; victory at

all costs, victory in spite of scrutiny, censure and, seemingly, the

safety of others.

That was then and this is now. And while the characteristic

self-assurance remains, the man speaking from the shadows of a

disused power station in Berlin – steely-eyed, enormously-jawed –

is an evolved version of his former self; more humble, more human,

more humorous even. Michael has mellowed. At 43, it is, no doubt,

an age thing. it is also the product of three years spent familiarising

himself with a word, until recently, he never really understood:

losing. ever since he was lured out of retirement by Brawn in 2009,

his passion for racing having been reignited the previous year when

he was asked by Ferrari to stand in for an injured Felipe Massa, he

has found himself routinely at the wrong end of the starting grid.

in a triplet of seasons, he notched up only one podium finish.

during the same period, he out-qualified his younger compatriot

teammate, nico rosberg, only 17 times. in 2012 alone, a year

in which he drove his 300th Formula 1 race, the former world

champion was forced to retire an indefensible seven times. He had

returned to the sport he had dominated for nearly a decade under

the guidance of the man who had masterminded his seven world

titles. He had intended to pick up where he left off. But talk of an

eighth world championship grew muted as he struggled with cars

dramatically altered and competitors drastically improved.

despite high-points in Monaco, where he claimed pole

position, and Valencia, where he finished third, many suspected

2012 would be Schumacher’s last season, even before Mercedes’

signing of Lewis Hamilton confirmed it as so. The record-breaker

had returned and been thoroughly found out. in his own words,

he had failed. it was against this stark reality that i met Formula

1’s Marmite man.

confident and quick-witted, Michael Schumacher exudes

an aura belying his 5ft’8.5’in’ height. He is poised and carries the

swagger of a champion, a product of routinely being described

as one of the greatest of all time. When he retired in 2006 this

was an accolade few would have disputed. Seven years later and

many have started to reconsider the circumstances of Michael’s

success. So who’s to blame?

in october, Michael suggested the car. “it is without doubt

that we did not achieve our goal to develop a world championship

fighting car,” he told a press conference at Japan’s Suzuka circuit.

When i met him in Berlin a few weeks later, at the launch of the

Audemars Piguet royal offshore chronograph Michael Schumacher,

he paid more reverence to the quality of the field around him. “The

new generation are much more prepared. competition has gone

to a higher level. There are lots of drivers now that know it’s not all

about talent. it is about working with your team, maximising not just

your own potential but the car’s potential, the team’s potential.”

With this year’s grid comprising six world champions and a

depth of talent comparable to that of any era, making an impression

on the leaderboard was always going to be difficult, especially in

a car that proved as unreliable as Mercedes’ W03. Yet rather than

ruing the talent of the stable mates that, as of next season, will

replace him, Schumacher is happy to have heralded in a new age

of motorsport. “i guess i have been a pioneer of the generation that

is now here. in a way, i should be proud of this.”

indeed, if he was harbouring grudges against his

contemporaries, he certainly didn’t show it. of the 2012 Alonso

versus Vettel championship battle, he was lighthearted: “Being still

a good friend of the Ferrari family, it’s sad to see [Alonso] losing

his way. But on the other hand i have a good friend that goes by

the name of Sebastian. either way, one of my friends will win.” of

Massa’s improving form towards the end of this season, he was

sympathetic: “i’m glad he has been given another opportunity to

prove himself. He has had his ups and downs. He has shown he

is right to be in Formula 1 and with Ferrari. next year i hope that

times are less difficult for him.” And of a potential move to the

brand of the prancing pony for Vettel, he was nostalgic: “Seb talks

very highly about Ferrari. There’s no reason why not. At one point

TakingA Bow



FEATURE

everyone likes to find a new orientation. I certainly did.”

For Michael, new orientation came most notably in 1996

and in 2009. The first saw the recently crowned two-time world

champion leave Benetton for the struggling Ferrari; a move that

resurrected the reputation of the Italian brand and one that would,

between 2000 and 2004, see Schumacher win more races than

any driver in the history of Formula 1. After a retirement that lasted

all of three years, the second heralded Michael’s return to the sport.

“When I stopped, I was not intending to come back. During that

time I enjoyed my freedom and the life I had. But the mission of

building up Mercedes attracted me and that is why I came back.

It was a mission and there was a timeframe in which I could see

us achieving this mission.” Unfortunately, the task of reviving

Mercedes proved a mission impossible.

Reflecting on three years of failure, does Schumacher regret

the comeback? “No. In life you can’t always be successful. It made

me more mature; not more relaxed but it taught me how to manage

things better, to be more patient. My life in the last three years might

not have been as successful as we wanted, but you have to look at

the total. Can you be happy? Can you look into the mirror and say

you’ve given it your all? I can. And that’s what’s most important.”

Statistically-speaking, Michael Schumacher is the greatest

Formula 1 driver there has ever been. In 19 seasons he achieved

seven World Championships, 91 Grand Prix wins, 154 podium

finishes, 76 fastest laps and 68 pole positions. Five of his seven

world titles came in five consecutive years, redefining what was

possible in the sport and setting a new standard of racing in the

21st century. And away from the statistics, it will be individual

performances and moments of driving brilliance that remain in the

minds of many F1 nuts. Races like the 1996 Spanish Grand Prix

and the Hungarian Grand Prix of 1998 have gone down in Formula

1 folklore as two of the sport’s most exciting spectacles. Others

will use the 1995 European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, where

Schumacher made up a 42-second deficit in 27 laps to pass Jean

Alesi on the penultimate lap, as evidence of the German’s genius.

There is also the fact that up until 2003, Schumacher had won 17

of the 30 wet races in which he had competed.

In a career littered with chequered flags and circuit records,

what moments constitute highlights? “After more than 20 years in

the sport, it’s not possible to pick one. The biggest achievement,

and the one that meant most to me, however, was the one we did

in 2000, winning the Championship with Ferrari after they had not

done so for so long. Teamwork is very important to me. I’ve never

seen myself as a single person in achieving all of these things. I’ve

always done so as part of a team.”

While the technological benefits Schumacher enjoyed first as

part of Benetton, and then as part of Ferrari, make this undoubtedly

true, it is for some very individual moments of madness (or should

that be mastery?), aside from his driving capabilities, that he is

remembered. The role he played in crashes with Damon Hill in

1994 and Jacques Villeneuve in 1997 still trigger debate, while

few in F1 will forget the moment he abandoned his car during

qualifying at Monaco 2006 to prevent rival Alonso retaining pole

position. If it were up to him, though, how would Michael like to be

thought of? “The first thing I am is a racing driver. Once a racing

driver, always a racing driver. That is what I stand for. [I’d like] to be

known for giving 100 per cent and for fighting to the end.” While he

may not have set the 2012 leaderboard alight, there was certainly

evidence that he did just that.

Despite suffering from Mercedes’ dreary reliability record,

Schumacher managed to qualify within the top five on the grid

seven times in 2012. Had he not been forced to retire the same

amount of times, he would almost certainly have finished ahead of

teammate Rosberg in the driver standings. In crashes with Bruno

Senna and Jean-Eric Vergne we saw glimpses of that unmistakable

self-sacrificing, win-at-all-costs attitude that had characterised

Schumacher’s earlier career.

Michael is now retired and questions about where he falls

within the annals of F1’s superstars will rumble on. For the champion

himself, what next? “Will I continue in the racing scene? There is a

very clear answer: no. And there is a very simple reason: Formula

1 is the pinnacle of motorsport. There is nothing better, nothing

quicker, nothing, other than go-karting, more individual to your

needs. It’s about what you do with your team and how you maximise

your machine. That is what is so fascinating about this world:

development. No other arena would be able to offer me that.”

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Desert Dreaming

Unless yoU can afford the sky-high fare, or, of course,

if you’re lucky enough to be pally with richard Branson and you

get a free trip like Kate Winslet and new husband ned rocknroll,

a trip into the stratosphere may be a little out of reach. opt for the

next best thing instead and head to catarpe Valley in chile, where

its awe-inspiring mountainous landscape is said to resemble the

surface of Mars.

The alto atacama hotel provides all of life’s little luxuries

such as restorative massages, Turkish baths, yoga fields, hot

springs, firepits and complete silence in which to utterly relax.

Besides relaxing, there are also plenty of places around the hotel

to explore for the more adventurous, including the historic

pre-columbian Pukará de Quitor ruins and the san Pedro river

which neighbour the hotel. Guests can hike the salt flats, trek the

Valley of the Moon or even bike ride across the Inca pass.

The hotel has purposely been designed to capture the look

and feel of traditional, and local, village architecture and the

patterns of the likanantay people. llamas and native crops are

even looked after on site to add to this traditional feel.

overall, alto atacama is a one-of-a-kind hotel where the

location and the astounding setting make it an unbeatable place

to unwind and explore.

www.altoatacama.com

nestled in the catarpe Valley in chile lies alto atacama, a remote desert lodge and spa in a truly out of this world location. Natalie Bollu reports

Overlooking Kensington Palace and Hyde Park this gracious hotel offers exceptional valueand service and is a landmark of unique character and 21st century elegance. Knightsbridge shopping,Kensington High Street antiques, the Royal Albert Hall and magnificent museums are all near at hand.

From the stylish design and decor to the small thoughtful details and the discreet, yet warm personalservice, our aim is to make every guest feel special, cared for, and most of all, at home.

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“Not all those who wander are lost” – J.R.R. Tolkien

worldTravel the

The Banyan Tree Al Wadi, amid

the vast desert of Wadi Khadeja

in the United Arab Emirates,

has awe-inspiring views of the

rolling desert dunes, making

it the ideal place to get away

from the stresses of everyday

life while broadening your

horizons at the same time.

Surrounding the hotel is a

nature reserve, offering guests

the unforgettable experience of

interacting with native animals,

which include Arabian gazelles,

camels and oryxes (a type of

native antelope). In this way, the

outside environment has been

seamlessly blended with the

fringes of the hotel so guests

can feel completely at one with

nature during their stay.

www.banyantree.com

Heaven in HawaiiThe Sheraton Waikiki has undergone a dramatic £120 million renovation of its 1,636

rooms. Situated on the tranquil Waikiki beach, the contemporary and sophisticated 31-floor

establishment offers panoramic views of the Pacific and its newly-built suites have a chic,

modern decor. A variety of new restaurants and bars have been added to the resort, which

also boasts an infinity pool, swim-up bar and an impressive 70-foot-long waterslide for those

of you looking to keep your children entertained. In the meantime, unwind in one of the two

large whirlpools or the ocean front adult-only pool, drink in hand.

www.sheraton-waikiki.com

Prague’s CarnevaleHaving once been a political, cultural and economic

epicentre, it is no wonder that, in 2011, Prague was

voted the sixth most-visited city in Europe. During

February in particular, the city comes alive with the

annual Prague Carnevale season, which sees

a series of historic performances being held at

the Clam-Gallas Palace, one of the capital’s most

beautiful and ancient Baroque buildings. During

this season, thousands of visitors descend on the

city, looking to whet their cultural appetites with

ballet performances and opera, arias and dance.

For a quick weekend getaway, Prague is certainly

our number one destination this month.

www.pragueexperience.com

Pack Up Your TroublesA glamorous weekend bag is an essential for romantic

weekends away this Valentine’s Day. Our top three fit

the necessary brief of being super stylish but also

big enough to accommodate every single one of your

potential outfit choicespotential outfit choices

Audrey 24 Hour Bag, £795 Thomas Lyte, www.thomaslyte.com

Alice Bag, £1,195, Chloé Available at www.harrods.com

Boston Holdall, £1,210 Smythson, www.smythson.com

discover the desert

TRAVEL


AnnAbel HArrison escapes for a long weekend at Schloss Elmau inthe Bavarian Alps, finding the combination of culture, cuisine, outdoor

swimming and fresh mountain air utterly intoxicating

HideawayThE uLTimATE

THE STEAM RISES in hazy clouds, hangs in the

air and clears away, offering a panoramic view of the

spectacular snow-capped mountains, stretching as far as

the eye can see. A refreshing attack on senses and skin,

the water is warm but the air icy. The sun is dropping

beneath the craggy rock faces and underwater lights, in

blues and greens and pinks, illuminate the water. This, the

outdoor rooftop pool of the Badehaus Spa, is my favourite

place at Schloss Elmau, although I cannot say that I’m

brave enough to throw myself into the snow and back into

the pool (as other guests and my boyfriend choose to do).

Schloss Elmau pitches itself as a luxury spa and

cultural hideaway and, having spent three wonderful days

and nights there, I can confirm this to be true. Although

spa-going and cultural

pursuits aren’t usually

paired in such a way

(and in fact I have

never visited a hotel

where they are), it

works. Why wouldn’t

you want to enjoy

music and lectures if you’re focusing on your wellbeing?

Built in 1916, the hotel began its life as a three star

resort but after a terrible fire which destroyed huge parts

of the building in 2005, it was rebuilt and reopened in

2007 as a five star resort. At 1,000 metres above sea level,

Elmau is just an hour’s drive from Innsbruck, which is in

turn a short (hour and a half) flight from London. Taking

a 7.15am flight on a Friday gets you to the hotel by 11am,

allowing you to enjoy a full day before the weekend even

starts. A driver meets us at the airport and we are whisked

out of Austria and into Germany, through the beautiful,

snowy-peaked landscape and Christmas tree-lined roads.

Little wooden houses and huts are iced with thick layers

of snow, which will remain here until April. As we wind our

way up its long drive, we can see that Schloss Elmau is

set in its own (picturesque) bubble and indeed, we feel no

inclination to leave (except for some outdoor snow fun).

From the moment we arrive, the members of staff

are, without exception, polite and helpful, attentive in

an unobtrusive way; not once do we feel as if someone

is hovering near us or asking one too many times if

everything is okay, a feeling in fact most prevalent

(and welcome) in the spa and hammam. We’re often

addressed in the first

instance in German,

indicative of the

nationality of 80 per

cent of the guests,

but the staff smile and

switch to fluent English

as soon as they realise.

The effect of the interior design overall is warmth; fresh

white walls are given life by dark wood doors, cherry

red carpets and concave gold wall lights throughout

the hotel. Communal areas have well-tended, crackling

fires and our favourite spot is the huge sofa in the Tea

Lounge, where lovely music plays all day; on our first

afternoon we enjoy a light lunch of spring rolls and

salmon (and subsequently games of Scrabble and cakes

each afternoon provided by the hotel).

1,000m above sea level, Elmau isan hour’s drive from Innsbruck


TRAVEL

We venture outside for a walk to the lake

which takes 40 minutes, an activity suggested by the

hotel’s lovely director of marketing, Dalia. I certainly

recommend this; wrap up warm and just follow the road

as instructed, until you reach the expanse of frozen

water, with lakeside wooden structures that open in the

summer, when temperatures can reach 30 degrees.

The rooftop pool warms us up after our walk, as does

the outdoor pool on the ground floor; warmer and a bit

smaller, you can head straight back inside to the sauna

or steam room (although you’re reminded of the guests’

nationalities by rather more nudity than you’d ever

encounter in a spa in England!) En route back to our

room, we happen upon the hammam, stocked with tea,

Turkish delight and backgammon boards, and I relearn

the game I played as a child.

All the fresh air induces hunger and so our booking

for the Ristorante Fidelio can’t arrive quick enough.

Housed in a traditional, beamed wooden structure with

expansive windows, which affords views of fairy-lit trees

outside, drapes in scarlet and cream hang from the

ceiling, separating diners into groups, and indoor trees

are illuminated with green lights. Wine by the glass is

between four and five euros, very reasonable and great

if you don’t fancy a whole bottle (upwards of ¤38).

The starters – leaf salad with prawns and black salsify

cream soup with crustacean ravioli – are generous

and very good but the main courses steal the show, so

delicious we agree to share. The menu isn’t, by the way,

overwhelmingly Italian if you’re worried about too much

pizza and pasta; we devour sole, with winter truffle and

green pea mash, and beef fillet with pear and Tropea

onions, although I decide I’d rather the sauce was

served in a little jug as there is a rather liberal helping.

Satisfyingly full, we retire to our room.

On the third floor, the views (as they are in fact

from every window at Schloss) are just fantastic and

our room, one of 128, itself is spacious yet, by virtue of

wood and the use of warm reds, cosy. The bathroom has

double sliding doors so it doesn’t feel too closed off from

the main room, and the His and Hers sinks are much

appreciated. It does get very warm at night so the hotel

recommends that you just leave a window open if you’re

too hot, which works fine for us. The minibar is stocked

with complimentary soft drinks and small snacks; a

nice touch, especially when contrasted with hotels

which charge ¤8 for a Diet Coke. The bed is wide and

comfortable too, confirmed by a blissful 11-hour sleep

(perhaps also due to the pace of London life over the

festive period). However, easing yourself up


TRAVEL

for breakfast is worth it, I promise; it’s buffet-style but

offers everything you could desire. The homemade jams,

croissants and eggs, any style, are particularly excellent.

Breakfast is when you realise exactly how many

children the hotel can accommodate, but during the day

they can be kept amused in the Kids’ Club (9am-9pm).

There are special Edutainment programmes (apparently

kids just love the children’s philosophy sessions) and

even a Family Spa (I love this touch; if you’re just with

your partner, swimming is pretty much ruined if the pool

is full of overexcited children, however cute they are).

Having said that, we indulge our inner children and

enjoy a snowman-building and toboganning afternoon

just as much as the kids hurtling past us, crashing down

the slopes on sleds, there for the borrowing. Back into

the hotel for more cultural pursuits, though, we are

enlightened by a lecture on economics given by the writer

in residence Tomas Sedlacek, to about 40 guests; meant

to be an hour, the attendees are full of questions and so

we’re treated to an extra half hour discussion. With the

evening comes one of 220 concerts held each year in the

hotel’s very own concert hall at 7pm. About 150 people

are enthralled for an hour by the beautiful music of

Bach, as played by Janine and Jan Jansen, on violin and

harpsichord, before the audience disperses for supper.

Now, to supper; once again a buffet, there are

several choices for every course (including two soups

as well as starters and vegetarian courses) and all are, I

must admit to my surprise, delicious. If a hotel offers

several other restaurants, sometimes the buffet feels

below par, or an afterthought but the calibre of the

buffet cuisine is exceptional and I’d eat here every night

without hesitation.

What else must you try? For avid readers, there’s

a wonderful silent library for whiling away happy hours;

for the shoppers, explore the well-stocked lifestyle and

fashion shops; for massage junkies like me, ask for a

Shiatsu massage by Denise, one of the best I’ve ever had.

I almost fall asleep despite the constant pressure.

I have never returned home with such a yearning

to go back. A weekend at Schloss Elmau seemed like a

week and best of all, as my boyfriend summed up, it felt

like home (albeit more luxurious and relaxing) as soon as

we arrived. Schloss, I’ll be back.

more informationSchloss Elmau Luxury Spa & Cultural Hideaway

+49 8823 180; www.schloss-elmau.de

fly into innsbruck: www.ba.com rates for a double room start from ¤250 per person,

per night, for half board, which includes breakfast and dinner in the buffet restaurant

transfers from innsbruck cost ¤150 each way and from munich ¤180 each way

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ChampagneSarah CollinSon jets off to St Moritz to check out whether it lives up to its reputation, finding, happily, that skiers are as well catered for as non-skiers.

There’s enough time for a trip before the snow melts in April

climate


TRAVEL

When I Was invited to visit st Moritz I thought I had

a clear idea of what to expect: a weekend of decadence

in the ‘Monte Carlo of the alps’, where skiing would

be at the bottom of the agenda and we’d spend our

days wafting from Chanel boutique to champagne bar

to deluxe spa without much thought of the mountains

we were surrounded by. It would be a place of luxury

and excess, where the ostentatious super rich bump

shoulders with incognito celebrities and the concept of a

quiet night in just doesn’t exist. excellent, I thought, and

immediately picked up the phone to borrow a fur hat.

Its reputation as an adult playground did not

disappoint. We danced at the infamous King’s Club where

the dress code is über-glam and a closing time doesn’t

exist – they keep serving drinks until that last guest

leaves. We shopped along the Via serlas which felt like

a smaller but just as chic Bond street with high fashion

names sitting alongside niche jewellers and premier wine

stores. and we stayed in the beautiful Badrutt’s Palace

hotel – the oldest hotel in the town which sits, castle-like,

overlooking Lake st Moritz. With its beautifully designed

suites, gourmet cuisine (including an outpost of nobu),

an outdoor infinity pool complete with champagne bar

and ceaselessly fantastic service (including someone to

help you put your ski boots on each morning) this was

the epitome of everything I’d hoped st Moritz would be.

But in the face of all this glitz and glamour what is

often overlooked – and what I certainly was not expecting

– is how fantastic a place it is for skiing. It’s rumoured

that st Moritz was the birthplace of winter tourism in the

alps, with the story going that hotelier John Badrutt (of

Badrutt’s Palace fame) bet some summer guests that

they would be more entertained if they stayed during the

winter months and he would pay for their return journey

if not. apparently they loved the resort so much that they

stayed for the full season, and it’s pretty clear to me why.

With a resort altitude of 1,856 metres and a highest

lift height of 3,303 metres, the view was spectacular as I

jetted, courtesy of sWIss, into st Moritz, one of the alps’

most snow-sure resorts. With an average 322 days of

sun per year, ‘champagne climate’ – rather than referring

to the constant popping of corks off, and on, the slopes

– describes the dry, cold, bright conditions perfectly.

There are three main ski areas with more than 350

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, the oldest hotel in the town, sits castle-like

overlooking Lake St Moritz

kilometres of pistes and, although the emphasis is on

more experienced skiing, there is a balance of difficulty to

satisfy the most mixed of parties. The terrain is majestic

and, as only about a third of St Moritz visitors make it

onto the snow, the queues for the lifts are never long.

Corviglia is the main ski area with a speedy two

stage funicular from the centre of the town taking you to

the heart of the slopes, with an additional cable car leading

to trickier runs and easily accessible off-piste for the more

adventurous. Corvatsch – the second area a few miles

from the main town – is more difficult, but with a top lift

height of 3,303 metres, you’ll be almost guaranteed good

snow. Head up after noon when it’s had a chance to soften

in the sun. The final area, Diavolezza, is 20 kilometres

away from the main town and only really has enough

terrain to keep you entertained for one day but, with its

excellent north facing pistes and incredible vantage point

from the top of the cable car, it’s definitely worth the trip.

The terrain is majestic and lift queues are never long


TRAVEL

more informationBadrutt’s Palace Hotel

+41 (0)81 837 1000; www.badruttspalace.com

nightly rates start from approx. £326 per room based on two sharing on a B&B basis

(minimum stay of seven nights during high season)

Transport to St. Moritz

SWiSS offers daily flights to Zürich from London Heathrow and London City. fares from £119 incl.

taxes, 23kg luggage allowance and free transport of one pair of skis & boots (www.swiss.com)

the Swiss transfer ticket covers one return journey within a month between the airport and any

destination. £90 in second class and £144 in first class (www.swisstravelsystem.co.uk)

If straightforward skiing isn’t enough, head to the

groomed Crowland terrain park in Corvatsch, take a crack

at the downhill slalom track installed for the World Cup

last December or try your hand at night skiing, along

the 4.2 kilometre piste down from the middle station on

Corvatsch, which is floodlit every Friday night, or at full

moon on the slopes of Diavolezza. Alternatively spend

down-time sipping a gluhwein in one of the mountain

restaurants; it’s still good to know these options are there,

you know, if the gluhwein runs out.

The winter tourism doesn’t stop at skiing. St Mortiz

is often rated as one of the best winter destinations for

non-skiers and that doesn’t just mean those who want

to go shopping. Back in the 1800s British gentlemen

caused uproar in the town as they raced each other down

the icy streets, until Badrutt constructed the infamous

Cresta Run. The resort is now renowned for its bob

sledge activities, from the classic four-man team to the

one man ‘skeleton’ where competitors fly head first down

the track on what can only be described as a tea tray. Get

your adrenalin rush by booking a seat in the ‘taxi bob’,

where experienced pilots whoosh you down the track at

speeds of up to 135 km/h.

Considering all of this (and the fact that the resort has

three toboggan runs, including one 4.2 kilometres long and

‘unsuitable for small children’) you begin to get a picture

of a town that has considered every possible way an adult

can have fun and has catered for it in spades. It really is a

playground but one of substance, not just style.

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Rooftop Romance:

A Night to Remember

TreaTing your ValenTine to a meal at Babylon

restaurant, with its scenic views over london’s skyline and

mouth-watering cuisine, is certainly a winning way to celebrate

Valentine’s. The unbeatable restaurant has created a delicious

four-course menu and an intimate setting for a night full of

romance, although the menu, happily, doesn’t go overboard on

the love theme. Start by enjoying crispy, fried quail eggs with

truffled egg yolk dressing and follow with a roasted rump of lamb

served with aubergine caviar and chutney. To end the meal,

a dark chocolate fondant is on offer to tempt your sweet tooth.

after this gastronomic indulgence, you and your sweetheart

can continue the night by dancing in the roof gardens Club,

the first club ever to be awarded Best live Music Venue at The

london Club awards 2012. The award was presented to The

roof gardens by an esteemed judging panel that included Mark

armstrong and the singer Paul young.

if, on the other hand, you’d prefer to stay in with your loved

one this Valentine’s Day then the roof gardens is also hosting

Spanish live acts on Saturday 2 February, where Spanish talents

such as ruth lorenzo, once upon a time seen on the X-Factor,

will be performing. Make sure you book soon though because

Valentine’s is one of the busiest nights of the year.

Babylon, 99 Kensington High Street; www.roofgardens.virgin.com

award-winning restaurant Babylon is sure to impress that special someone on Valentine’s Day, says NATALIE BOLLU. Book now before it’s too late

classic dishes, beautifully cooked.

cosy, rustic, informal and incurably romantic{ {

www.maggie-jones.co.uk020 7937 6462

6 Old Court Place Kensington Church StreetLondon W8 4PL

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“There is no love sincerer than the love of food” – George Bernard Shaw

diningDrinking &

Viva ForeverHarvey Nichols’ Fifth Floor restaurant has created a contemporary, tongue

in cheek twist on the traditional afternoon tea; the launch of the Viva

Forever musical has inspired the restaurant to design an offering which

not only tantalises the taste buds, but one that is also visually pleasing.

The design and flavour of each dessert served individually represents each

one of the famous five, so the ginger spice cake has been fittingly made

with a ginger and lemon filling complete with a Union Jack; the Baby Spice

dessert is a vanilla and raspberry mousse served in a mini baby’s bottle.

Classic sandwiches accompany the sweet treats and the cured beef

and onion chutney bagel is divine. The teas available include chai latte and

spiced winter red; we particularly recommend the latte with its delicious

combination of cinnamon and ginger and frothy top. Guests can even take

a trip down memory lane and make it a day to remember by booking the

afternoon tea together with tickets for the Viva Forever show.

£30 per person for Afternoon Tea (£75 for tea with show tickets)

Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Restaurant

109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ

020 7235 5250; www.harveynichols.com/restaurants

Spice it UpRecent winner of the Best Chinese Restaurant at the Asian Curry Awards, Naga certainly lives up

to its prestigious accolade in our book. Indeed, every dish, from the starter down to the dessert, is

an explosion of flavours, in particular the signature dish Thit Bo Kho: a traditional Vietnamese mild

beef curry with Canton style lobster noodles. Talking of explosive, the cocktails are certainly that,

in particular the Naga Flaming Lamborghini which is a must-try; however, we should warn you that

this is a drink not to be consumed by the faint-of-heart (even our waiter appeared reluctant to serve

it to us before asking if we were sure). The chic and contemporary decor impresses as soon as you

arrive, with a stand-out glass ceiling so dinner can be

consumed beneath the stars, making it the ideal

Valentine’s Day hotspot. All in all, the restaurant

provides friendly service, unforgettable food and

an amazing atmosphere.

Naga, 2 Abingdon Road, W8 6AF

020 7795 6060; www.nagarestaurants.co.uk


Rebirth of the Brompton ClubThe Brompton Club has been revamped

into a stylish rock ‘n’ roll hang-out. The

refurbishment was inspired by a scene

from the hit American show Gossip Girl and

aims to give a new lease of life to the club,

as the new Upper East-Side-style venue

now includes its own pizza restaurant.

The completed design is sure to bring new

members and an exciting atmosphere.

The Brompton Club

92 Old Brompton Road, SW7 5LR

020 7268 5906; www.thebromptonclub.com

Dining

(More)Drinking &

The Mexican Santo’s Mexican restaurant on Portobello Road serves

authentic Mexican cuisine with a matching lively atmosphere.

The restaurant has a popular and highly recommended

dinner club, held once a month by a famous guest chef

including Jan Ostle, who is head chef at Portobello House,

and Angus Henderson who worked alongside Raymond

Blanc for many years. The authenticity runs the whole way

through the menu with traditional Tapatio tequila even being

used in all of their margaritas, ensuring that the true taste of

Mexico is present in every aspect.

Santo, 299 Portobello Road, W10 5TD

020 8968 4590; www.santovillage.com

new ArrivalThe family-run Berry Bros. & Rudd has been going for more than 314 years, making it Britain’s oldest

wine and spirit merchant. Therefore, there seems no better place for it to house its new bar than inside

the historic Royal Albert Hall, which was built over a century ago. The main bar specialises in a variety

of Berry Bros. & Rudd drinks including a selection of No. 3 Gin and classic cocktails. A menu to suit

everyone is also available and includes savoury snacks such as sharing boards, cured gravadlax and

baked Saint-Marcellin, a perfect accompaniment to a drink before or after a show.

Berry Bros & Rudd Bar, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP

www.royalalberthall.com

Electric Diner Like a phoenix from the flames, the

Electric Diner has returned from its fiery

demise with a menu and atmosphere

reminiscent of New York’s Lower East

Side. Open brickwork, distressed white

tiles and large claret leather bench

seats line the length of the tunnel

shaped restaurant. The conspiratorial

cosiness is only interrupted by friendly

and informed waiters who talk us

through the unusual French-American

menu which includes fried bologna

sandwich and roasted bone marrow

with beef cheek marmalade. The

raw vegetable, apple, blue cheese

and walnut salad was delicate and

refreshing and complemented the salty

and authentically rustic hash browns.

Generous portions and an extensive

beer and wine list keeps everyone happy

for hours, from groups of hungover

partygoers to couples reading the

papers at their tables. Combine with

a perambulation of Portobello Road’s

quirky antique shops.

Electric Diner

191 Portobello Road, W11 2ED

020 7908 9696; www.electricdiner.com

121t h e K E N S I N G T O N & C H E L S E A m a g a z i n e

Drink Up

As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, Bluebird’s

restaurant, a local favourite based on the

King’s Road, will be holding a bespoke

champagne tasting event. Led by wine experts

in the luxurious Gallery room, there will be a

selection of canapés alongside the premium

assortment of champagnes on offer. This will

be followed by a mouth-watering three-course

menu in the main restaurant. Keep an eye on

the website for further details about the event

and visit with a group of friends or a partner.

www.bluebird-restaurant.co.uk

From YoUr Valentine…

It is often the case that food made by Fortnum

& Mason is almost too beautiful to eat with its

hand-painted designs and delicious flavouring.

This is certainly true of its Valentine offerings.

Sweet treats on offer include chocolate rose

petals, rose cupcakes and love bird biscuits,

which have been decorated with the finest

white chocolate and finished with hand-painted

flowers. For an added personal touch,

heart-shaped cakes and champagne bottles

can also be inscribed with a loving message.

www.fortnumandmason.com

Visages D' amoUr

Who better to turn to for a sweet treat than

the world leader in Belgian chocolates,

Godiva, for your chocolate fix this February?

In collaboration with artist-designer Jaime

Hayon, the chocolatier has introduced five

delectable new chocolates in contemporary

gift boxes. There are three different designs,

each one with a graffiti-inspired pattern

which give an original and modern take on

traditional Valentine’s Day motifs. Keep the

box once you’ve finished with the contents.

www.godiva.com

Treat your loved one this 14 February with delectable sweets and treats

ReviewDinner DateI have never eaten at anywhere quite like Dinner. The food

is exceptionally good, although unadventurous diners will

struggle to choose if they would usually avoid sweetbreads,

marrow bone, devilled kidneys or frog’s legs (and may need

to ask the friendly waiters for explanation of items such as

mace and Robert sauce). The utterly unique menu has been

devised by the never-endingly creative Heston Blumenthal

and it takes its inspiration, unusually, from cookbooks

from centuries past. Helpfully, the back of the menu lists

Sources of Origin; my Salamugundy, for example, comprising

an eclectic mix of chicken oysters, salsify, marrow bone

and horseradish cream, comes from The Cook’s and

Confectioner’s Dictionary by John Nott, published in 1720.

The kitchen is glass-walled, allowing us to watch as a small

battalion of chefs prepare our meal. The Meat Fruit (c. 1500)

is deservedly famous; delicious, smooth chicken liver and foie

gras parfait is dipped in mandarin jelly (twice) and then cooled,

resulting in realistically dimpled orange peel skin. My guest very

much enjoyed the halibut with leaf chicory, sea aster and cockle

ketchup while I tested the steak option; a perfectly medium

Aberdeen Angus fillet with scrumptious mushroom ketchup.

While the savoury options were fantastic, for us

the desserts stole the show. Brown bread ice-cream with

salted butter caramel is a winning combination and the

Tipsy Cake is as popular as the Meat Fruit, with good

reason; fluffy and sweet and warm, it’s accompanied

by spit roast pineapple. Perfect. Just expect your bill to

reflect the calibre of the cuisine.

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Mandarin Oriental

66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA; 020 7201 3833

Contact Us: 0207 368 3993

Email: [email protected]

Online: www.roofgardens.virgin.com

Babylon 7th Floor 99 Kensington High Street

(Entrance Off Derry Street) London W8 5SA

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability.

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LUNCH WITH A VIEW

Enjoy a glass of your top tipple or a winter cocktail on the heated terrace!

THE BABYLON TERRACE

Sit back and enjoy a delicious menu against a backdrop of live music

LIVE JAZZ EVERY TUESDAY

Photography: Omar Loi

rock onWhere: The Cadogan Hotel

WhaT: The Cadogan and Façonner Christmas party

Who: Joanna Hardy, Rebecca Asseline and Francesca Barrow

Why: Design curator Façonner chose the suitable setting of the

Cadogan Hotel to host its evening dedicated to celebrating the

world of luxury this Christmas, bringing together Callaghan Fine

Art and Contemporary Bronze Gallery, Perrier-Jouët, Courvoisier

and Art Rocks Contemporary Jewellery under one lavish roof.

Jewellery maverick Joanna Hardy sauntered through the crowd

advising guests on jewellery while Rebecca Asseline showed off

her extensive knowledge of cognac.

make a Wish

Where: Corinthia Hotel, Whitehall

WhaT: Chamilia's Make A Wish launch party

Who: Jaime Winstone, Henry Conway and James Brown

Why: Christmas is on the one hand a time for charity

and, on the other, a time for festivities, so Chamilia

had our wholehearted support when it decided to put

the two together at the launch party for its latest Wish

Bead, in partnership with the Make a Wish foundation.

Jaime Winstone, Henry Conway and James Brown

Christmas is on the one hand a time for charity

the two together at the launch party for its latest Wish

Bead, in partnership with the Make a Wish foundation.

James Brown and guests

Jaime Winstone

Emily Biggs and guests

Greta Bellamacina, Amber Atherton and Amy Molyneaux

Alexandra Burke

VV Brown

Mark Farhat, Francesca Barrow and Tiziano Giusti

Guests enjoying artworks by Claude Venard

Joanna Hardy

Courvoisier cognac tasting with Rebecca

Asseline

Julia Marozzi, Francesca Barrow and Kate Innes

LONDON LIVING


Photography: Marcus Dawes

A-GAME WhErE: Vicomte A, King's Road

WhAT: Flagship store launch party

WhO: Arthur de Soultrait, Henry Conway,

Olivia Grant and Orlando Hamilton

Why: It would have been hard to miss

the Vicomte A store on the King's Road on

13 December, not just because of its bright

pink exterior, but because this was the

night that it celebrated its recent launch.

VIP guests in attendance drank bubbles

and did some late-night shopping before

founder Vicomte Arthur de Soultrait

gathered up his guests and took them to

the Brompton Club, joining close friend

Pippa Middleton to dance the night away.

A-GAME Vicomte A, King's Road

Flagship store launch party

Arthur de Soultrait, Henry Conway,

It would have been hard to miss

the Vicomte A store on the King's Road on

13 December, not just because of its bright

pink exterior, but because this was the

night that it celebrated its recent launch.

VIP guests in attendance drank bubbles

and did some late-night shopping before

founder Vicomte Arthur de Soultrait

gathered up his guests and took them to

the Brompton Club, joining close friend

Pippa Middleton to dance the night away.

Emma Wigan and Lady Laura Cathcart Charles Astor and Sophie Cross

Henry Conway and Vicomte Arthur de Soultrait

Ed Taylor, Olivia Grant and Frans von Chrismar

Vicomte Arthur de Soultrait

James Harvey-Kelly and Eleanor Cooper

Clemence Darbon

Victoria Pattinson and Sophie Cross

Oliver Lis and Victoria Pattinson

Orlando Hamilton

Alex Marx

Max Barnes

Nina Frost and Frans von Chrismar

Home alone

WHere: Jo Malone London, Gloucester Place

WHaT: Jo Malone Festive Party

WHo: Charlotte Stockdale, Marc Newson,

Rose Uniacke, David Heyman and Hugh Grant

WHy: To celebrate the opening of its new

townhouse, Jo Malone London went all out as guests

on arrival were led through the transformed 18th century

mansion house, which had been decorated with an

archway of wreaths, and into a magical scene created by

British set designer Andy Hillman.

Photography: Nick Harvey and Stephane Feuger

Jo Malone London, Gloucester Place

Rose Uniacke, David Heyman and Hugh Grant

townhouse, Jo Malone London went all out as guests

on arrival were led through the transformed 18th century

archway of wreaths, and into a magical scene created by

WHe

WHRose Uniacke, David Heyman and Hugh Grant

WHtownhouse, Jo Malone London went all out as guests

Shingai Shoniwa

David Heyman and Rose Uniacke

Yasmin Mills

Hugh Grant and Rose Uniacke

Nick Rhodes and Suvi Nefero

Florence Brudenell-Bruce and friend

Angela Scanlon David Heyman and Rose UniackeMarc Newson and Charlotte Stockdale Suki Waterhouse

Sophie Sumner

Tallulah Harlech


LONDON LIVING

GALACTIC Where: Shizaru, 112 Mount Street

WhAT: Galactic Garden pop up launch

WhO: Noor Fares, Eugenie Niarchos, Camilla Al Fayed,

Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Elizabeth Von Guttman,

Debonaire von Bismarck, Saloni Lodha, Alexia

Niedzielski, Katharina and Nina Flohr

Why: Noor Fares and Eugenie Niarchos hosted an

intimate cocktail party to celebrate the launch of a

special concept and Pop Up Galactic Garden. The theme

was Indian and so guests enjoyed spiced tofu parcels

and hummus curry leaves along with traditional sounds

of the tabla and sitar.

SNOW QUeeN

Where: Gallery Different, 14 Percy Street

WhAT: The Snow Queen Vodka 2013 calendar, shot

by Ellen von Unwerth, launch party

WhO: Ellen Von Unwerth, Sinitta and Suki Waterhouse

Why: Snow Queen Vodka was proud to launch its 2013

calendar shot by world-renowned photographer Ellen von

Unwerth. Snow Queen Vodka cocktails mixed by Apartment

58’s mixologists, including the Snow Queen and the Ellen,

flowed and sushi Hi Sushi canapés were in ample supply.

Eugenie Niarchos, Benjamin Khalili and Noor Fares

Noor and Mrs Fares and Camilla Al Fayed

GALACTIC Galactic Garden pop up launch

Noor Fares, Eugenie Niarchos, Camilla Al Fayed,

Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Elizabeth Von Guttman,

Debonaire von Bismarck, Saloni Lodha, Alexia

Tatiana Santo Domingo, Noor Fares, Eugenie Niarchos and Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis

Eugenie Niarchos and Noor Fares

Alexia Niedzielski, Saloni Lodha and Julia Restoin Roitfeld

Florrie Arnold

Paul Solomons, Ellen von Unwerth and Sascha Lilic

Ellen von Unwerth and Immodesty Blaize

Amal Fashanu and Percy Parker Hofit Golan

Suki Waterhouse

Stephen Jones, Lisa Aldridge and Howard Aldridge

AppArelBespoke Dressmaker

Mary Treacy12 Rickett Street, Fulham

SW6 1RU

020 7385 3398

www.marytreacydesigns.co.uk

repairs anD Cleaning

Jeeves of Belgravia123 Fulham Road, SW3 6RT

020 7589 9229

www.jeevesofbelgravia.co.uk

Sloane Tailors & Dry Cleaners69 Lower Sloane Street

SW1W 8DA

020 7824 8644

www.sloanetailorsanddrycleaners.co.uk

shoes reheeleD

Chelsea Green Shoe Repairs31 Elystan Street, SW3 3NT

020 7584 0776

precious pieces Jewellery Valuation

Bourbon Hanby151 Sydney Street, SW3 6NT

020 7352 2106

www.bourbonhanby.com

Tiffany & Co.145 Sloane Street, SW1X 9BL

020 7409 2790

www.tiffany.co.uk

Jewellery repair

Hawkes and Son50-52 Walton Street, SW3 1RB

020 7589 2523

www.hawkesandson.com

watCh repair

The Watch Gallery129 Fulham Road, SW3 6RT

020 7581 3239

www.thewatchgallery.co.uk

Knightsbridge Watches88 Brompton Road, SW3 1ER

08000 337 333

www.knightsbridgewatcheslondon.com

Vintage watCh sellers

Watches of Knightsbridge64 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7JF

020 7590 3034

www.watchesofknightsbridge.com

For the homeFurniture anD soFt Furnishings

Katherine Pooley160 Walton Street, SW3 2JL

020 7584 3223

www.katherinepooley.co.uk

Louise BradleyKimbolton Court

117b Fulham Road, SW3 6RL

020 7589 1442

www.louisebradley.co.uk

Nina Campbell9 Walton Street, SW3 2JD

020 7225 1011

www.ninacampbell.com

OKA103 Lancaster Road, W11 1QN

020 7792 1425

www.okadirect.com

Stepevi274 King’s Road, SW3 5AW

020 7376 7574

www.stepevi.co.uk

pAmpering & Wellbeing

hairDressers

Hari’s305 Brompton Road, SW3 2DY

020 7581 5211

www.harissalon.com

Richard Ward82 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY

020 7730 1222

www.richardward.com

Beauty salons anD spas

Vagheggi Boutique Clinic205 King’s Road, SW3 5ED

020 7352 1113

www.vagheggi.co.uk

The Chelsea Day Spa69a King’s Road, SW3 4NX

020 7351 0911

www.thechelseadayspa.co.uk

Urban Retreat at Harrods87-135 Brompton Road

SW1X 7XL

020 7893 8333

www.urbanretreat.co.uk

meDiCal anD Dental serViCes

Chelsea Consulting Rooms2 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8BJ

020 7763 9100

www.chelseaconsultingrooms.com

Medicare Français3 Harrington Gardens, SW7 4JJ

020 7370 4999

www.medicare-francais.co.uk

The Lister HospitalChelsea Bridge Road

SW1W 8RH

020 7730 7733

www.thelisterhospital.com

The Beresford Clinic2 Lower Grosvenor Place

SW1W 0EJ

020 7821 9411

www.drberesford.co.uk

Cadogan Street Dental Office47 Cadogan Street, SW3 2QJ

020 7581 0811

hAute cuisineDining

Bar BouludMandarin Oriental Hyde Park

66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA

020 7201 3899

www.barboulud.com

Babylon at Kensington Roof Gardens99 Kensington High Street

W8 5SA

020 7368 3993

www.roofgardens.virgin.com

Bibendum81 Fulham Road, SW3 6RD

020 7581 5817

www.bibendum.co.uk

Chelsea Brasserie7-12 Sloane Square

SW1W 8EG

020 7881 5999

www.chelsea-brasserie.co.uk

Daphne’s110-112 Draycott Avenue

SW3 3AE

020 7589 4257

www.daphnes-restaurant.co.uk

Gaucho89 Sloane Avenue, SW3 3DX

020 7584 9901

www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk

Maroush38 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1NU

020 7581 5434

www.maroush.com

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay68 Royal Hospital Road

SW3 4HP

020 7352 4441

www.gordonramsay.com

Scalini1-3 Walton Street, SW3 2JD

020 7225 2301

www.scalinionline.com

Umami100 Cromwell Road, SW7 4ER

020 7341 2321

www.umamilondon.co.uk

Zuma5 Raphael Street, SW7 1DL

020 7584 1010

www.zumarestaurant.com

The ConciergeWhat is it you require, sir? How may I help, madam? The Concierge is

here to help with every need, whim or wish, however great or small


the CONCIeRGe

Delicatessens

La Bottega14 Gloucester Road, SW7 4RB

020 7581 6980

www.labottega65.com

Luigi’s Delicatessen349 Fulham Road, SW10 9TW

020 7352 7739

www.luigismailorder.com

Partridges2-5 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY

020 7730 7102

www.partridges.co.uk

chocolatiers

L’Artisan Du Chocolat89 Lower Sloane Street

SW1W 8DA

0845 270 6996

www.artisanduchocolat.com

William Curley198 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UN

020 7730 5522

www.williamcurley.co.uk

Drinking

Boujis43 Thurloe Street, SW7 2LQ

020 7584 2000

www.boujis.com

The Cadogan Arms298 King’s Road, SW3 5UG

020 7352 6500

www.thecadoganarmschelsea.com

Juju316-318 King’s Road, SW3 5UH

020 7351 5998

www.jujulondon.com

MeMbers clubs

Beaufort House354 Kings Road, SW3 5UZ

020 7352 2828

www.beauforthousechelsea.co.uk

Chelsea Arts Club143 Old Church Street

SW3 6EB

020 7376 3311

www.chelseaartsclub.com

Royal Thames Yacht Club60 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LF

020 7235 2121

www.www.royalthames.com

The Sloane ClubLower Sloane Street

SW1W 8BS

020 7730 9131

www.sloaneclub.co.uk

air, land & seahelicopter charter

Avolus Ltd38 Lombard Road

SW11 3RP

020 7978 6506

www.avolus.com

London Battersea HeliportBridges Wharf, Battersea

SW11 3BE

0844 884 8660

www.batterseahelicopter.com

luxury car services

Belgravia Garage1 Eaton Mews West

Belgravia, SW1W 9ET

020 7235 9900

www.belgraviagarage.com

VIP Car HireQueen Elizabeth Street

SE1 2JE

0870 200 4949

www.vipservices.co.uk

yacht charter/ sale

Princess Yachts64 Grosvenor Street

W1K 3JH

020 7499 5050

www.princess.co.uk

Sunseeker36 Davies Street

W1K 4NF

020 7355 0980

www.sunseekerlondon.com

chauffeurs

Executive Cars020 3170 5838

www.executive-cars-london.com

Crown Security Chauffeurs0845 901 1471

www.crown-chauffeurs.co.uk

Business affairscouriers

Selena Courier Service27 Eardley Crescent, SW5 9JS

020 7912 0062

www.selenacourier.co.uk

translators

Aplomb Translations74 Chancery Lane

WC2A 1AD

020 7831 9444

www.aplombonline.com

Computer and Technology HelpRichard Darsa

78 Cadogan Place, SW1X 9RP

07768 200 551

[email protected]

Housekeeping & familychilDcare

Regency Nannies & Nurses50 Hans Crescent, SW1X 0NA

020 7225 1055

www.regencynannies.com

housekeeping

St. Anne’s Housekeeping58 Kenway Road, SW5 0RA

020 7370 1359

www.stanneshousekeeping.com

pets

Mungo & Maud79 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PJ

www.mungoandmaud.com

020 7022 1207

Pet Pavilion60 Gloucester Road, SW7 4QT

020 7584 8848

www.petpavilion.co.uk

little luxuriesprivate chef

The Personal Chef59 Ritherton Road, SW17 8QE

020 7871 1080

www.thepersonalchef.co.uk

preMiuM coffee anD cigars

Tomtom Cigars and Coffee63 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PP

020 7730 1790

www.tomtom.co.uk

fine Wine

Handford Fine Wines105 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3LE

020 7589 6113

www.handford.net Florists

floWers

Gilding the LilyOld Brompton Road, SW7 2NB

020 7584 1950

www.gildingthelilysw7.co.uk

Only Roses257 Old Brompton Road, SW5 9HP

020 7373 9595

www.only-roses.com

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020 7823 5638

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54-56 Kensington

Church st, W8 4dB

020 7938 4311

KnIgHtsBrIdge

60 sloane ave, sW3 3dd

020 7591 8600

nOttIng HILL


W11 2Ps

020 7229 0229

sOutH KensIngtOn

157 gloucester rd, sW7 4tH

020 7871 4111

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CHeLsea

62-64 Fulham rd, sW3 6HH

020 7808 8540

MaYFaIr

26a Conduit st, W1s 2XY

020 7495 9580

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HYde ParK

37-41 sussex Place, W2 2tH

020 7479 1999

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4-5 Kynance Place, sW7 4Qs

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CHeLsea

rawlings House

2a Milner st, sW3 2Pu

020 7591 5570

HOLLand ParK

57 norland square, W11 4QJ

020 7605 6890

KensIngtOn

9 Kensington Church st

W8 4LF

020 7368 4450

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136 Lancaster rd

W11 1Qu

020 7313 8350

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2-6 Kensington Park rd

W11 3Bu

020 7313 2890

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KnIgHtsBrIdge

20 Montpelier st

sW7 1Hd

020 7589 4452

www.messilaresidential.com

KnIgHtsBrIdge

51 Beauchamp Place

sW3 1nY

020 7581 7646

MarBLe arCH

29-31 edgware rd, W2 2Je

020 7724 3100

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CHeLsea

196-200 Fulham rd

sW10 9Pn

020 7578 9000

KensIngtOn

145 Kensington

Church st, W8 7LP

020 7535 3300

KnIgHtsBrIdge

188 Brompton rd, sW3 1HQ

020 7581 5234

nOttIng HILL


W11 2rW

020 7727 5750

sLOane street

139 sloane st, sW1X 9aY

020 7730 0822

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CHeLsea

43 Cadogan st, sW3 2Pr

020 7225 3866

West CHeLsea

140 Fulham rd, sW10 9PY

020 7373 1010

KensIngtOn


W8 7Ln

020 7938 3666

KnIgHtsBrIdge

66 sloane st, sW1X 9sH

020 7235 9959

nOttIng HILL


W11 2Qa

020 7221 1111

www.struttandparker.com

West KensIngtOn

135 Hammersmith rd

W14 0QL

020 7602 6022

www.tatesestates.co.uk

KnIgHtsBrIdge

174 Brompton rd, sW3 1HP

020 7306 1610

www.waellis.co.uk

KensIngtOn


W8 4BH

020 7727 1500

KnIgHtsBrIdge

289 Brompton rd, sW3 2dY

020 7589 6616

nOttIng HILL


W11 2rH

020 7727 3227

sOutH KensIngtOn

123a gloucester rd

sW7 4te

020 7373 5052

www.winkworth.co.uk

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House prices in prime central

London rose by nearly 9 per cent last

year, far outperforming the rest of the

uK. prices in the prime country market

slipped by 3.8 per cent while average

prices across the whole of the uK

remained broadly stable.

But how does the performance

of prime property in London compare

to other markets around the world? The

Knight Frank Global cities index, which

compares the price performance of

prime markets in key global destinations,

shows that London’s luxury housing market is among the top performers,

but that the pace of growth seen in 2012 pales a little when compared to the

front-runners. on a like for like basis, showing growth in the year to the end of

september 2012, London’s growth is overshadowed by that in Jakarta, Dubai,

Miami and nairobi, which all saw prices rise by more than 17 per cent.

Dubai, nairobi and Miami, like London, are seen as safe-haven investment

locations for individuals looking to diversify their assets and this has played

a part in the price performance seen through 2012.

Kate everett-Allen, international residential research analyst at Knight

Frank, said: “in the wake of the Arab spring, Dubai has been seen as a

relatively safe haven for buyers from the Middle east and north Africa,

while Venezuelan and Brazilian investors have looked to Miami to limit their

exposure to domestic, political and economic volatility.”

But not all prime markets benefitted from the global economic

uncertainty, as local political and fiscal changes took their toll on prices.

“Asia’s prime markets are entering a period of more moderate growth due

in part to the regulatory measures aimed at cooling prices and improving

domestic affordability,” Ms. everett-Allen said.

prices in Hong Kong rose 5.1 per cent in the year to the end of

september 2012, while singapore prices were up just 0.8 per cent on the

year. Luxury property prices in shanghai declined by 4.5 per cent. other

cities where prices fell on an annual basis include paris, with a decline of

4.5 per cent, sydney, with a decline of 5.9 per cent and rome, where prices

are down nearly 15 per cent year on year. But James price, of Knight Frank’s

international residential development team, said: “While some of the more

traditional prime ‘second-home’ markets have recorded negative movement,

this should not disguise their long-term popularity and strength. instead, it

suggests a cooling from previous higher levels.”

For more information about UK and international property market trends,

visit www.globalbriefing.knightfrank.com

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Market CommentGráinne Gilmore, head of uK residential research at Knight Frank, discusses how London’s prime property prices compare with those across the globe

Source: Knight Frank Residential Research

Annual price changes in international prime markets

London

Paris

25.0%

20.0%

15.0%

10.0%

5.0%

0.0%

-5.0%

-10.0%

-15.0%

2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3

Singapore

Shanghai

Property for sale, Holland Villas Road, available through Knight Frank Kensington (020 7938 4311)

Knight FrankKnight Frank

020 3641 [email protected]/Chelsea

(CHL100152)

Limerston Street, Chelsea SW10

Freehold

Guide Price: £3,250,000

Stunning three bedroom house with patio gardenThis house is extremely light and spacious, with excellent entertaining space as well as fantastic views both to the front and the rear. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, shower room, reception room, dining/family room, kitchen, utility room, study area, cloakroom, terrace, garden. Approximately 179 sq m (1,934 sq ft)


020 3641 [email protected]/Chelsea

(CHL120243)

Elm Park Road, Chelsea SW3

Freehold


Low built house with parkingA red brick low built house which is immaculately presented throughout and also has offstreet parking and a beautiful south facing garden. Master bedroom with bathroom en suite,2 further bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, dining room, kitchen, study/sitting room,cloakroom, patio garden, off-street parking. Approximately 221 sq m (2,383 sq ft)


Pelham Crescent, Knightsbridge SW7Immaculate Knightsbridge houseAn impressive white stucco fronted house in one of Knightsbridge’s finest addresses with a stunning rear garden and access to communal gardens. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms, 3 further bathrooms, dressing room/bedroom 4, kitchen, dining room, reception room, first floor balcony. Approximately 314 sq m (3,385 sq ft)

Freehold

(SLA120261)

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Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill W11

Share of freehold


Spectacular lateral livingA stunningly designed lateral three bedroom apartment situated within this landmark building. Finished to an extremely high standard and decorated in a contempory style. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), reception room, kitchen, dining area, utility room, communal garden, patio and patio garden. Approximately 184 sq m (1,981 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Notting Hill

020 7229 [email protected]


Walton Street, Knightsbridge SW3Three bedroom freehold house A well designed, non basement house situated in a prime position with views over Egerton Terrace gardens. Master bedroom suite with balcony, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen, reception room, study, galleried area, cloakroom, second balcony, private garden, garage. Approximately 116 sq m (1,240 sq ft)

Freehold

Guide price: £3,250,000

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Freehold


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Queen’s Gate Gardens, South Kensington SW7

Share of freehold


Spacious ground floor flat with communal gardenA superb apartment presented in fabulous order throughout and located on the ground floor of a well maintained period building. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, second bedroom with en suite shower room, bedroom 3, bathroom, double reception room, kitchen, utility room, communal garden. Approximately 184 sq m (1,987 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/South-Kensington



(KEQ147526)

Bedford Gardens, Kensington W8

Guide price: £2,500 per week

Spacious family house on sought after roadThis delightful property is perfect for entertaining, boasting two large reception rooms and a private garden, as well as an abundance of natural light and high ceilings throughout. 4 bedrooms with storage, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, family room, dining room, utility room, garden. Approximately 221 sq m (2,380 sq ft)

Available unfurnished

020 3641 [email protected]/Lettings


(KEQ147526)

One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge SW1X

Guide price: £16,500 per week

Exceptional apartment in unique Knightsbridge developmentThe apartment enjoys spectacular south facing views over Knightsbridge. 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room with balcony, kitchen, dining room, underground parking space, wine cellar and extensive amenities including 24 hour concierge, Mandarin Oriental service and exclusive leisure/spa services. Approximately 325 sq m (3,500 sq ft)

Available furnished

020 3641 [email protected]/Lettings


Holland Park Avenue, Holland Park W11Unique penthouse in the centre of Holland Park boasting wooden beams throughout. 2 bedrooms, modern bathroom, large reception room, open plan kitchen. Approximately 96 sq m (1,041 sq ft)


020 7985 9990 [email protected]

Guide Price: £975 per week

Pembridge Square, Notting Hill W2A light and stylish second floor flat with excellent space and access to communal gardens. Double bedroom, bathroom, double reception room, kitchen. Approximately 62 sq m (666 sq ft)

Available furnished

020 7985 9990 [email protected]/Notting Hill



KnightFrank.co.uk/Notting Hill


Buckingham Court, Notting Hilll W11Spacious two bedroom apartment with great views overlooking Ladbroke Square Gardens. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, porter, access to communal gardens. Approximately 119 sq m (1,283 sq ft)



Chepstow Villas, Notting Hill W11A stunning second floor flat situated in one of Notting Hill’s prime streets. Double bedroom, study/second bedroom, bathroom with separate shower, reception room, fully fitted kitchen. Appoximately 70 sq m (760 sq ft)

Available furnished



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Portland Road, W11 5 bedroom family house with garden in this charming Holland Park streetAsking £4.5 million

Redcliffe Mews, SW10 Newly remodelled freehold house, converted to an extremely high standardGuide £3.95 million

Gilston Road, SW10A completely re-built house, finished to an exacting standardGuide £1,750 per week

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Savills ChelseaHenry [email protected]

020 7578 9000

Guide £2.5 million Leasehold, approximately 97 years remaining

Entrance hall ø reception room with bar area ø cinema area ø study ø open-plankitchen with dining area ø master bedroom suite ø 2nd bedroom suite ø guestcloakroom ø utility room ø spa including steam room and shower ø balconyø 281 sq m (3,021 sq ft) ø EPC rating = C

A BEAUTIFULLY REDESIGNED AND REFURBISHED HOUSEold brompton road, sw5

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Savills Notting HillOliver [email protected]

020 7727 5750

Price on application Freehold

On the instruction of the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF)ø 8 reception rooms ø dining room ø 2 studies ø 2 kitchens ø 9 bedroomsø 5 bath/shower rooms ø lift access ø 136' x 49' garden ø 810 sq m (8,721 sq ft)ø EPC rating = E

GRADE II LISTED DETACHED VILLA IN NEED OF COMPLETE MODERNISATIONholland park, w11

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Hamptons InternationalJames [email protected]

020 7937 9371

Savills KensingtonStephen [email protected]

020 7535 3300

Guide £3.75 million Leasehold, a new 165 year lease will be included in the sale

Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suitewith study/bedroom 3 ø guest bedroom suiteø guest cloakroom ø 188 sq m (2,020 sq ft)ø EPC rating = C

SPECTACULAR CEILING HEIGHTS AND CLOSE TO KENSINGTON GARDENSde vere gardens, w8

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Knight FrankSami [email protected]

020 7938 4311

Savills KensingtonStephen [email protected]

020 7535 3300

Guide £12 million Leasehold, approximately 999 years remaining plus Share of Freehold

Double reception room ø dining room ø studyø media/entertainment room ø kitchen/breakfastroom ø 5 bedroom suites ø gymnasium with showerand sauna ø utility room ø wine store ø 49ft widegarden ø 476 sq m (5,128 sq ft) ø EPC rating = D

BREATHTAKING APARTMENT IN A SPECTACULAR ITALIANATE VILLAholland park, w11

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Anthony SharpMatthew [email protected]

020 7243 8398

Savills KensingtonTamara [email protected]

020 7535 3300

Asking £2.75 million Leasehold, approximately 100 years remaining

Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining roomø kitchen ø 2 bedroom suites ø further showerroom ø garage available by separate negotiationø 129 sq m (1,392 sq ft) ø EPC rating = D

CLASSIC FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT IN PRIME HOLLAND PARK STUCCO VILLAholland park, w11

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MaskellsLucy [email protected]

020 7581 2216

Savills ChelseaNicola [email protected]

020 7578 9000

Guide £3.35 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold

Drawing room ø dining room ø kitchen ø masterbedroom suite with study ø 2 further bedroom suitesø guest cloakroom ø direct access to communalgardens ø private terrace ø 170 sq m (1,834 sq ft)ø EPC rating = D

STUNNING MAISONETTE WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO GARDENScresswell gardens, sw5

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Savills KensingtonIsabel [email protected]

020 7535 3333

£1,850 per week Unfurnished

2 bedrooms ø double reception room ø study ø open plan kitchen ø 2 bathroomsø utility room ø private south-facing garden ø 174 sq m (1,874 sq ft)ø EPC rating = D

DUPLEX PERIOD CONVERSION IN THE HEART OF KENSINGTONstafford terrace, w8

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Savills KensingtonMonika [email protected]

020 7535 3333


6 bedrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø dressing roomø 3 bathrooms ø guest cloakroom ø utility area ø balcony ø sauna ø gardenø 271 sq m (2,917 sq ft) ø EPC rating = D

FAMILY HOUSE IN A PICTURESQUE LOCATIONholland street, w8

A beautifully presented and recently refurbished two bedroom raised ground floor apartment, forming part of this attractive stucco fronted period building. With a stunning reception room, smart fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms, high ceilings and large windows, this property has a huge amount to offer.

Hamptons Chelsea 0207 835 1444 [email protected]

Stunning locationAttractive period building17’3 reception roomRaised ground floorMaster bedroom with en-suite shower roomShare of freehold

£1,450,000 Share of FreeholdHarcourt Terrace, SW10

Hamptons Chelsea Sales. 0207 835 1444

[email protected]

Hamptons Kensington Sales. 020 7937 [email protected]

A delightful three bedroom end of terrace townhouse (1662 sq ft) presented in good condition. The property offers great family accommodation with a ground floor kitchen and dining area leading onto a small patio garden. In addition to the integral garage there is off street parking.

Hamptons Kensington 020 7937 9371 [email protected]

Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom Dressing Room Reception RoomKitchen Breakfast RoomPatioGarage

£2,550,000 FreeholdMelbury Road, W14

A wonderfully light and well presented two bedroom fifth floor apartment in this very well located mansion block. The property is accessed via a lift and offers far reaching south-westerly views over the quiet inner courtyard of Cranmer Court.

Hamptons Knightsbridge 020 7717 5461 [email protected]

Reception roomKitchen2 bedroomsBathroomGuest cloakroomLift

£1,625,000 Share of FreeholdCranmer Court, SW3

Hamptons Knightsbridge Sales. 020 7717 5461

[email protected]

Hamptons Notting Hill Sales. 0207 034 0404 [email protected]

Situated on the ground and raised ground floors of a beautifully refurbished building. This duplex flat has a great size living space with sleek open-plan kitchen and landscaped garden, its own private entrance as well as access through the main entrance. The living room is a fantastic bright wide space, with bi-folding French doors leading to the garden.

Hamptons Notting Hill 0207 034 0404 [email protected]

Reception Room Three Bedrooms Three Bathrooms (one en suite)Roof-terrace Garden Close to Portobello Road

£2,500,000 LeaseholdColville Terrace, W11

Hamptons Chelsea 020 7370 0774 [email protected]

Beautiful period featuresSpacious living spaceStunning locationLots of natural lightFour bedroomsPrivate garden

£2,500 per week UnfurnishedRedcliffe Road, SW10 A stunning house located on a very quiet desirable street in the heart of Chelsea. The property is spread over four floors and includes 4 bedrooms and a private garden. Having been completely redecorated the house is ideal for a family looking for a home in Central London.

Hamptons ChelseaLettings. 020 7370 0774

[email protected]

Hamptons KensingtonLettings. 020 7717 5459 [email protected]

A spacious first floor apartment in this superb Kensington mansion block. The flat comprises 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern kitchen and bright reception room. The flat is contemporary in style, with wooden floors throughout. The building benefits from a beautiful communal roof terrace, lift and porter.

Hamptons Kensington 020 7717 5459 [email protected]

4 Bedrooms2 BathroomsLiftPorterCommunal Roof TerraceCentral Location

£1,100 per week UnfurnishedPhillimore Court, W8

Stunning south facing penthouse apartment, featuring nearly 3000 square feet of lateral space. The property has ample entertaining space with a double reception room and a grand separate dining room. It further benefits from air conditioning and an integrated sound system throughout.

Hamptons Knightsbridge 020 7717 5463 [email protected]

Double receptionSeparate kitchenSeparate dining5 bedroomsLateral Air conditioning

£4,500 per week FurnishedPrinces Gate, SW7

Hamptons Knightsbridge Lettings. 020 7717 5463

[email protected]


The GovernmenT’s eaGerly awaited draft finance bill on residential

property taxes was finally released on

11 December 2012. This announcement

undoubtedly helped to alleviate many of

the concerns that most purchasers, and

indeed existing property owners, were

feeling whilst we all waited for the new

structure to be announced.

The 2012 Budget announcement,

that stamp Duty land Tax (sDlT)

increased to 15 per cent for ‘non natural

Persons’ (nnPs) purchases of more than

£2 million, caused widespread market concern. This higher bracket will now

coincide with the newly confirmed annual residential Property Tax (arPT),

which will be implemented in april for properties valued at more than £2

million. Properties will undergo valuations every five years to determine which

level of charge will apply, although there will be some limited exemptions from

the charge including property developers, investors and corporate trustees.

The amended Capital Gains Tax (CGT) system, which will be

implemented from 6 april 2013, now includes the once exempt, non-UK

resident, nnPs; however exclusion from inheritance tax currently remains in

place. In essence, those nnPs liable for the higher rate of sDlT will also be

liable for the new arPT and the new CGT charge. equally, limited exceptions

who qualify for relief from the arPT will now also fall into the 7 per cent

bracket of sDlT (effective from the date of the royal assent of the Finance

Bill, scheduled for June 2013).

To date, there will be no ‘mansion tax’ on properties over £2 million

owned by private individuals, ‘natural persons’, as was widely speculated in

the run up to the 2012 budget. however the sDlT rise from 5 per cent to

7 per cent continues to tighten asking prices at just above £2 million.

as a direct result of the increased sDlT, Jo Webster Properties sold

21 per cent more properties under £2 million in 2012 compared with 2011.

nevertheless, despite this increased activity in the lower bracket, the average

price of a property sold by Jo Webster Properties in 2012 remains above the

new sDlT threshold, at £2,665,000, with the number of sales over £5 million

also increasing, accounting for 20 per cent of transactions in 2012.

The number of purchases by nnPs has fallen since march 2012.

Investors from the UK and abroad, however, remain accountable for more

than 55 per cent of Jo Webster Properties sales in Kensington and Chelsea,

demonstrating the continuing worldwide appeal of the royal Borough.

Prime, secure, gated developments remain the preferred choice for buyers,

offering the highest levels of security, services and leisure facilities.

The much-anticipated clarification of these new charges will add

transparency and reduce the general uncertainty that ensued post budget

2012. The clear structure now implemented promises to reduce market

apathy and increase the number of transactions above £2 million in 2013.

london’s presence on the worldwide stage has been amplified by the success

of the Jubilee celebrations and london 2012, although these spectacular

events, whilst increasing the capital’s profile, when coupled with market

uncertainties, undoubtedly also paved the way for a quieter summer market.

Jo Webster Properties anticipates a promising 2013. london remains

not only the financial capital of the world, but also a diverse and multicultural

city, offering a secure and lucrative investment for UK and overseas investors.

In particular, prime riverside and central london premium residential

developments remain ever more desirable, combining a secure home and

secure investment with modern london living*.

Annual Residential Property Tax for ‘Non Natural’ Home OwnersProperty Value Annual Charge (from 1 April 2013)

£2 – £5 million: £15,000

£5 – £10 million: £35,000

£10 – £20 million: £70,000

more than £20 million: £140,000

*This article is for guidance purposes only. Please contact your tax adviser for more information

Jo Webster Properties, Worlds End Studios

132-134 Lots Road, Chelsea, SW10 0RJ

020 7349 7055; www.jowebster.com

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Expert CommentJo Webster reports on the effects of, and reactions to, the Government’s draft Finance Bill on residential property taxes, sales in 2012 and predictions for 2013

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A wonderfully quiet family home located moments from the bustling King’s Road. This fabulous house boasts excellent accommodation, comprising a large double reception room on the ground floor, leading to a bright open-plan kitchen with a conservatory style dining area, a small patio with a spiral staircase leading to a roof terrace above, a master bedroom suite on the first floor, two further double bedrooms and a fourth bedroom/study with access to a terrace. Freehold. Sole Agents.

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A truly elegant, three bedroom split level maisonette with a private patio and access to a roof terrace. This beautifully presented apartment is arranged over the ground and lower ground floors and offers a fabulous balance of living/entertaining space with high ceilings throughout. Palace Gate is ideally situated for the local amenities of both Kensington High Street and Gloucester Road, as well as convenient access to Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Share of Freehold. Sole Agents.

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Evelyn Gardens SW7 £2,250,000

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Situated within a well maintained period building, this large duplex apartment is presented in excellent condition throughout. The accommodation comprises a large open plan kitchen/reception room with views over the communal gardens, two double bedrooms, a family bathroom, a large master suite with excellent built-in storage and a private roof terrace accessed from the half landing. Evelyn Gardens is a picturesque road ideally located between South Kensington and Chelsea. Leasehold. Sole Agents.

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Onslow Gardens SW7 £1,895,000

SOUTH KENSINGTON: 020 7590 0800 [email protected]

This wonderful ground floor maisonette is presented in excellent condition having recently been completely refurbished. The property comprises a stunning open plan kitchen/reception room with direct access to the private patio and communal gardens. The bedroom accommodation boasts a master bedroom with en suite shower room, a utility/cloakroom, two further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom. Leasehold.

Seeking all Purchasers who want a view, this flat gives you unbelievable aspects of Central London. Located on the ninth floor (lift) of this purpose built pre-war mansion building in the heart of Knightsbridge and accessed via the newly regenerated streets surrounding the world famous of Exhibition Road.

3 Bedrooms | 2 Receptions | 3 Bathrooms | Communal Garden | Unmodernised | Approx 1695 sq ft

Princes Gate, sW7 £3,350,000, LeasehoLd

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A beautiful two double bedroom apartment which benefits from two bathrooms, impressive integrated storage solutions and an open-plan entertaining space with modern kitchen. The property is located on the first floor of this loved Mansion block on the famous Kings Road.

2 Bedrooms | 2 Receptions | 2 Bathrooms | Approx 943 sq ft

arGyLL Mansions £795 PW Furnished/unFurnished



A magnificent duplex top floor apartment arranged over the fourth and fifth floors of this handsome mid-terrace period conversion (with a lift) located in one of South Kensington’s most sought-after garden squares. Situated on the favoured North terrace with uninterrupted South facing views, this stunning apartment offers flexible living over two floors with a wealth of entertaining space that includes an impressive full width reception room directly overlooking the attractive communal gardens to which the flat enjoys access.

Large Reception Room | Dining Room | Study | Kitchen | Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom | Two further Double Bedrooms | Bathroom | Guest WC | Lift | Access to

Communal Gardens via separate negotiation

Queens Gate Gardens, sW7 Price on aPPLication share oF FreehoLd

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A truly exceptional flat with huge amounts of light on the 4th floor (with lift) of this period building. The property comprises two large double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), spacious reception room and separate eat-in kitchen. The property extends to 983 sq ft of living space and includes a Porter Monday to Friday and Saturday morning. The property also benefits from access to communal gardens and is within a few minutes walk of the numerous local amenities. This property is available now on a furnished or unfurnished basis.

Large Reception Room | Separate Eat-In Kitchen | Two Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms (One En-Suite) | Fourth Floor (with Lift) | Communal Gardens

courtFieLd Gardens, sW5 £1000 PW Furnished/unFurnished





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A spacious three bedroom maisonette (1,484 sq ft/137 sq m) situated on the third and fourth floors (with lift) of a grand Victorian terraced house. Theproperty has wonderfully proportioned rooms and also benefits from a large roof terrace.

Entrance Hall | Drawing Room with French Windows onto Balcony | Well-Equipped Kitchen/Dining Room | Principal Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom | Two Further Double

Bedrooms | Further Bathroom | Cloakroom | Roof Terrace | Lift

PaLace Gate, W8 £2,300,000 share oF FreehoLd

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A beautifully presented and rarely available two bedroom flat situated on the first floor of a double fronted Victorian villa in this sought after address. The property has a large principal rooms and high ceilings throughout.

Entrance hall | Drawing room | Kitchen | Principal bedroom | Further double bedroom | Bathroom

hoLLand Park, W11 Price on aPPLication LeasehoLd





This beautifully refurbished and impeccably presented 4 bedroom house with wisteria climbing up its front is one the most attractive on the street. Lovely open kitchen with dining area, spacious double height conservatory, utility room and cloakroom with galleried balcony looking down to the lower ground from the rear. Perfect for a young family.

4 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Garden | House | 1741 Approx Sq ft

LonsdaLe road, W11 £3,100,000 FreehoLd

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An exquisite first floor apartment in the heart of Notting Hill, thoughtfully arranged, the property features a spacious entrance hall and two very well proportioned bedrooms, peacefully positioned to the rear. Designed by the architect to exhibit the wonderful original proportions and light of this Grade II listed building.

2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 1 Bathroom | 795 Approx Sq ft

Westbourne Grove, W11 £1,450,000 share oF FreehoLd





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Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1A perfectly formed apartment, with high ceilings and plenty of space, in one of London’s incomparable addresses: a secluded garden square in Knightsbridge

This property encapsulates everything that is unique about living in Central London – distinctive (Pont Street Dutch) town houses in a beautiful, quiet garden square, that have been cleverly converted into large airy apartments.

Sole Agent


Double reception room

Kitchen

Master bedroom suite

One further bedroom & additional bathroom

Communal gardens (access negotiable via managing agents)

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

1,314 sq ft / 122.1 sq m

Energy Performance Rating Band D

Guide Price £3.1 million Leasehold (92 years remaining)

Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, W11... and not a million yards from one of the most fashionable streets in London

If Notting Hill is up-and-coming, Westbourne Grove came up and claimed its rightful position as one of the most fashionable places in London some time ago. Designed by the award-winning architects, Russell Jones, this property sits most comfortably in this high-end part of town. As will those fortunate to live here.

Sole Agent


Full length reception room, large kitchen and dining room

Master bedroom and bathroom suite

Four further bedrooms, family bathroom, en suite shower

Balcony, terrace and private walled garden

Off-street parking

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

2,659 sq ft / 247 sq m

Energy Performance Rating Band C

Guide Price £5 million Freehold

• 2 Bedrooms• 1 Bathroom• Guest cloakroom / WC• 1 Reception room• Kitchen / breakfast room

Guide Price £1,500,000 Leasehold with 29 years remaining

For more information call Simon Godson on 020 7306 1610 or email [email protected]

“ Set just off Sloane Square this corner building provides a double aspect with plenty of light throughout”

Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea SW3

W.A.Ellis LLP174 Brompton Road

London SW3 1HP

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• Balcony• Resident porter• Lift• Approx. 981 sq ft (91 sq m)

• 2 Bedrooms• 1 Bathroom• 1 Reception room• Kitchen

£ POA Freehold

“ A newly refurbished stylish low-built house in an excellent central location”

Pavilion Road, Knightsbridge SW1• Garage• Storage / cellar (approx. 283 sq ft)• Approx. 1,175 sq ft (109.1 sq m)

• 3 Bedrooms• 3 Bathrooms• Guest cloakroom• Double reception room


For more information call David Mills on 020 7306 1630 or email [email protected]

“A spacious fourth floor apartment in this sought after portered building in Chelsea”

Cheltenham Terrace, Chelsea SW3


London SW3 1HP

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• Fully fitted kitchen• Balcony• Porter• Approx. 1,830 sq ft (170 sq m)

• 2 Bedrooms• 2 Bathrooms• 2 Reception rooms• Kitchen/dining room


For more information call Lucy Morton on 020 7306 1630 or email [email protected]

“A magnificent maisonette in this fine stucco fronted building in Kensington”

Stafford Terrace, Kensington W8


London SW3 1HP

waellis.co.uk

• Study• Balcony• Paved garden• Approx. 1,874 sq ft (174 sq m)

2 Cale Street, London SW3 3QU

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CHELSEA OFFICE

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ROSSETTI GARDEN MANSIONS, LONDON. SW3

SHARE OF FREEHOLDTWO BEDROOMS

GROSS INTERNAL AREA: 570 SQ FT/ 53 SQ M

£940,000 stc

Reception room, Open plan kitchen, Two bedrooms, Bathroom, Lift.

An attractive two bedroom flat on the third floor (with lift) of this lovely sought after Victorian Mansion block. The flat benefits from two south facing double bedrooms, wood parquet flooring throughout, porter and has a share in the freehold. Rossetti Garden Mansions is to be found in a

tranquil leafy setting in between the river Thames and the Kings Road with its abundance of fashionable shops and restaurants. There are numerous bus routes on the Kings Road and Sloane Square underground station is nearby as is the popular Chelsea local, The Surprise. EPC rating E.


+44 (0)20 7581 5011 [email protected]

CHELSEA OFFICE

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CROWN LODGE, LONDON. SW3

SHARE OF FREEHOLDTWO BEDROOMS

GROSS INTERNAL AREA: 818 SQ FT/ 76 SQ M

£1,350,000 stc

Reception room, Kitchen, Two bedrooms, En suite bathroom, Shower room, Lift, Two parking spaces, Communal gardens, 24 hour porterage.

Two bedroom flat on the fourth floor (with lift) of this sought after and prestigious modern building. The apartment benefits from a well proportioned reception room, two double bedrooms, an ensuite bathroom and a separate shower room. Crown Lodge is set in beautiful communal gardens with its Koi carp stocked pond and Wisteria draped walkway. There

is 24 hour porterage with CCTV security, two underground car parking spaces and the leisure centre with its tranquil swimming pool. Crown Lodge is an impressive purpose built red brick building quietly nestled amongst the Chelsea Green one way system, making it mere moments walk from both Sloane Square and South Kensington. EPC rating D.


+44 (0)20 7581 5011 [email protected]

CHELSEA OFFICE

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CADOGAN SQUARE LONDON. SW1X

TWO BEDROOMSFURNISHED

£1,650 PER WEEK stc

Reception room, Large eat in kitchen, Two double bedrooms, Two bathrooms, Roof terrace, Patio garden, Housekeeper.

An elegant modern two bedroom maisonette that has exceptional outside space in the form of a roof terrace and patio garden as well as access to the communal gardens with tennis court. Furnished in a contemporary style and neutrally decorated throughout, the property has great reception space with wood flooring and high ceilings. Further accommodation

comprises master bedroom with en suite bathroom, double bedroom with direct access to the sunny roof terrace, kitchen with a dining area and second bathroom. Situated on one of Knightsbridge’s most sought after locations and within short walking distance of Knightsbridge and Sloane Square. EPC rating D.


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CHELSEA OFFICE

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PETERSHAM PLACE, LONDON. SW7

TWO BEDROOMSUNFURNISHED

£1,350 PER WEEK stc

Reception room, Open plan kitchen with dining room, Two double bedrooms, Two bathrooms, Garage.

Superb light two bed two bathroom mews house that has been refurbished to a very high standard in a modern and contemporary style. The house is located in a picturesque cobbled mews situated between Queen’s Gate Terrace and Elvaston Place and minutes from Hyde Park. The principle rooms have solid wood flooring and air conditioning. The

kitchen/dining room has a large American style fridge and a mixture of wood and stainless steel worktops. Further accommodation comprises master bedroom with en suite bathroom, double bedroom with excellent storage, bathroom, second reception room with doors leading onto a balcony and a garage. EPC rating D.

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Clabon Mews, London, SW1A superb mews house situated in one of the most sought after locations in London.

Master Bedroom Suite • Three Further Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • Two Reception Rooms • Kitchen & Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Cloakroom West Facing Terrace • Courtyard • Garage Approximately 2,150 sq ft / 200 sq m


Price on ApplicationFreehold

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Albert Hall Mansions, Kensington SW7A stunning three bedroom flat set in one of Kensington’s most prestigious addresses.

Master bedroom with en-suite • Bedroom two • Shower room Reception room • Entrance hall • Guest cloakroom • Kitchen/breakfast room Media room / bedroom three • Lift • Porter Approximately 1,533 sq ft / 142 sq m


Guide Price: £3,150,000 Leasehold



Leinster Square, Notting Hill W2A superb third floor flat in the heart of fashionable Westbourne Grove.

Two Bedrooms • Bathroom • Reception room • Lift access • Newly refurbished white stucco building • Overlooking communal gardens Approximately 595 sq ft / 55 sq m


Price on Application Leasehold



West Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1An elegant London pied-à-terre in a premier location.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, dressing room and private courtyard • Bedroom two with en-suite bathroom • Third bedroom Double reception room • Entrance hall • Kitchen/dining room • Terrace Cloakroom • Study • Storage vault • Approximately 2,051 sq ft / 191 sq m


Guide Price: £2,550,000 Leasehold


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HOLLAND PARK MEWS, W11

A beautifully finished three storey

house located in one of LondonÕ s best

known and most desirable mews.

2 bedrooms with en suite

bathrooms, large split level living space

incorporating kitchen/dining area and

sitting room, entrance hall/study, garage,

roof terrace, air conditioning,

under-floor heating, wine cellar.

Freehold OIEO £2,950,000 STC Hyde Park Office 020 7479 1999

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QUEENÕ S GATE MEWS, SW7

A charming two floor house with a

westerly aspect in the quieter cul-

de-sac section of this stunning South

Kensington mews. Currently arranged

as a two bedroom house with a study,

the accommodation could easily be

arranged to provide three bedrooms.

Reception room, kitchen, 2 double

bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), study/

bedroom 3, cloakroom, garage and patio.

Freehold £2,450,000 STC South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955

ORME COURT MEWS, W2

A great opportunity to extend this gem

of a house in this charming private

mews, close to Hyde Park. The house

has previously had planning consent

to excavate a basement and add

about 600 sq ft above ground level.

Open-plan reception/kitchen,

2 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms (1 en

suite) cloakroom, garage, 2 patios.

Freehold

£1,700,000 STC Hyde Park Office 020 7479 1999

BOLTON GARDENS MEWS, SW10

Nestling between the prestigious

addresses of The Boltons and

The Little Boltons is a stunning

and discrete mews house.

Reception room, kitchen/dining room,

media room/bedroom 3 and adjacent

shower room, guest bedroom with

en-suite shower room and dressing

area, master bedroom with en-suite

bathroom, garage, atrium courtyard.

Freehold £3,450,000 STC

South Kensington Office 020 7590 9955

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LEXHAM GARDENS MEWS, W8

A well presented and bright, south facing

three bedroom mews house on only two

floors. The house is well positioned in

the mews and convenient for Gloucester

Road and Kensington High Street.

Reception room with dining

area, kitchen, master bedroom

with en-suite bathroom, 2 further

bedrooms, 2nd bathroom, study/

bedroom 4, cloakroom, garage.



ENNISMORE GARDENS MEWS, SW7

A large house in one of the most sought

after mews in Knightsbridge if not London.

Reception room with semi open-plan dining

area, fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom

with en-suite bathroom, 2nd double

bedroom with en-suite, large entrance way

and small terrace. 2 large double garages.

£1,150 per week Furnished/part furnished


QUEENÕ S GATE MEWS, SW7

A superbly presented west-facing

mews house that was completely

refurbished in 2010.

Large reception leading to fully fitted

open-plan kitchen, master bedroom with

en-suite bathroom, 2 further double

bedrooms, 2nd bathroom, single garage.

Solid wood floors throughout.

£1,300 per week Un/furnishedSouth Kensington Office 020 7590 9955

CORNWALL GARDENS, SW7

Newly refurbished apartment situated

on the favoured first floor of this stucco

fronted period building. The period

features include original mosaic fireplace

and double height ceilings.

1st floor Ô LÕ -shaped reception, fully

fitted kitchen, large double bedroom,

2nd double bedroom, bathroom,

shower room, balcony over looking

communal gardens.

£1,200 per week Un/furnished


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17 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EUEmail: [email protected] Tel: 0207 727 1717 Fax: 0207 727 2030 Web: www.domusnova.com

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LINDEN GARDENS, W2£1,275,000Share of Freehold

An amazing two double bedroom apartment designed by Tigg & Coll Architects.

Dark oak wood floors run throughout the bright reception room into a contemporary, fully fitted kitchen which features composite stone worktops and Calacatta marble splashbacks. The master bedroom has a mirrored dressing area that leads to a stylish, limestone en suite shower room. Elsewhere there is a second bedroom and a smart guest bathroom with a chic Arabescato marble- topped bath. The pièce de résistance of this awe-inspiring property is a remarkable decked/landscaped roof garden with panoramic views across London.

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DENBIGH CLOSE, W11£2,800,000Freehold

A contemporary mews house arranged overthree floors, set just off Portobello Road.

Offered in exceptional order throughout, the property comprises a ground floor reception space and cool open plan kitchen and dining area. The entire top floor is dedicated to an indulgent master bedroom suite and a stylish, modern bathroom. Encompassing the first floor are two further double bedrooms both of which benefit from en suite bathrooms.

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KENSINGTON PARK ROAD, W11£3,000 per weekShort Let

An elegant three bedroom period conversion in the heart of Notting Hill.

Featuring an impressive living space with high corniced ceilings, large sash windows bringing ample natural light alongside beautiful parquet wood floors. Accessed by large double doors, the adjoining kitchen is fully fitted with all appliances and has access to a fantastic decked roof garden with amazing views of the surrounding area. There are three large bedrooms, all of which offer a warm and inviting ambience, and two smart family bathrooms.

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SHALCOMB STREET, SW10£2,500 per weekLong Let

A truly decadent family home, remodelledby Roland Cowan Architects and interior-designed by Christian de Falbe.

Encompassing four floors in total, the property has a chic boutique feel throughout. Adding a twist to the traditional is a formal reception space with an Art Deco design. This galleried space overlooks a large open plan kitchen and dining area. The remaining upper floors comprise an indulgent master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. In addition, there is a smart private decked terrace and balcony.

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A beautifully refurbished two bedroom flat (1,029 sq ft/95.6 sq m) on the ground floor of this charming period building on Walton Street in the heart of Knightsbridge. Approached through a small front garden with its own private entrance, the flat has a very spacious reception room, kitchen and two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Presented in immaculate condition, the property would make an ideal pied-a-terre or rental investment. Walton House is situated on Walton Street overlooking Lennox Gardens Mews, ideally placed for the wonderful shopping and restaurants on Walton Street and a few minutes walk from Harrods and the Brompton Road.


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A spacious, two bedroom apartment (1,045 sq.ft./ 97.1 sq.m) situated on the lower ground floor of this small portered block. Beautifully presented, the property also benefits from an impressive reception room opening onto a private patio garden.

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£1,950,000Share of Freehold


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Herbert CresCent, sW1A stunning double fronted 7 bedroom freehold period house extending to 6050 sq ft, close to Harrods in the heart of Knightsbridge. The house features lift, terrace, swimming pool, lutron lighting.

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Elvaston PlacE, sW7A very well presented and bright top floor (with lift) two bedroom apartment, extending to 1066 sq ft, including garage parking space and basement storage space. The flat is situated on the fifth floor and the building has a recently refurbished (2012) lift and live-in caretaker

Reception Room - Two Bedrooms - Bathroom - Kitchen - Lift - Garage Parking Space

share of Freehold £1,295,000

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HIGH SPECIFICATION PENTHOUSE CLOSE TO GLOUCESTER ROADALEXANDRA COURT, SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7

A comprehensively renovated, top floor, lateral four bedroom apartment situated in an attractive redbrick mansion block with porterage. This brand new apartment boasts great natural light, air conditioning, lift access and a private terrace. Comprising a double reception room, stylish kitchen, large separate dining area, terrace, guest cloakroom, three double bedrooms with ensuite bath or shower rooms and a fourth single room with ensuite shower room.

£2,750 Per Week UNFURNISHED

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A contemporary two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with a good size balcony, ideal for entertaining, overlooking the yacht harbour in this highly regarded secure modern development. Benefiting from an underground carpark space, porterage and landscaped grounds. Situated on the River Thames on the doorstep of the Design Centre, with convenient public transport links only a short distance.

£725 Per Week FURNISHED

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An exceptional apartment with excellent entertaining space located in this soughtafter building within Kensington Green. Situated on the second floor, the apartmentbenefits from a dramatic double aspect 34 ft reception room, eat-in kitchen, twobedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite) and one secure underground car parkingspace. Stone Hall is a Grade II listed building set within the beautifully landscapedgardens of Kensington Green. Additional amenities include 24 hour security and agymnasium.

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A bright two bedroom apartment with south facing views comprising 1,034 sq. ft (96sq. m) in the prestigious and highly regarded Kensington Green development. The accommodation includes a well-proportioned reception room, kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one secure underground parking space. Further benefits include 24 hour security, landscaped gardens and leisure facilities. Located moments from the excellent amenities and transport links of High Street Kensington and open spaces of Holland Park and Kensington Gardens.

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Kensington, W8With one of Kensington’s largest back gardens (73’8” long ) this newly built house has won National excellence awards. A highly secure complete resort in one place , with 5 bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool with integrated dance floor, sauna, gym, steam room, jacuzzi, wine room for 1600 bottles, lift, panic rooms, garage with car lift, and excellent integrated security systems with bullet proof front doors. A fabulous place to both entertain and live.

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Sky+ HD

VisionHD Video Matrix Switcher

Crestron Audio Matrix Switcher

Crestron Audio (entryphone and intercom) Matrix Switcher

Crestron Video (entryphone and intercom) Matrix Switcher

Crestron Telephone Interface

Crestron Multi-channel Amplifi er

Denon AV Receiver

APC Backup UPS

KIT LIST

New Wave House, 4 Humber Road,London, NW2 6DW, UK

+44 (0)20 8455 9564

www.itsdone-technology.com

It’s Done! Technology

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Pimp My Rack

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It’s Done! Technology

This category looks for excellence in design and installation as well as best practice in cabling on and to the rack; something It’s Done! Technology have achieved in

abundance. All incoming structured cables run along dedicated cable trays to the patching frames, with appropriate thought given to the bend radius of different cable types. High-grade patch panels have been labelled and separated based on the type of service to which they are assigned.

To enable easy identifi cation of cables, each end has been marked with heat-shrink, colour-coded labels and then grouped according to the specifi c types of service to which they are dedicated.

To maximise ventilation inside the rack housing, lacer bars of various sizes, cable ties, and Velcro tape have all been used, while cables have been cut to the exact lengths required.

Cool blue LED strips, fi tted to the outer frames and bases of the rack and activated by a PIR sensor when someone enters the Comms Room, give a futuristic feel to the installation.

The judges summed this up as “technically perfect”.

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BEST INTEGRATED HOME OVER £250,000 (€290,000)HIGHLY COMMENDED

3 Barnes Wallis Court, Wellington Road,Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe,Buckinghamshire, HP12 3PS. UK

+44 (0)1494 471912

www.smartcomm.co.uk

Smartcomm

3 Barnes Wallis Court, Wellington Road,Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe,Buckinghamshire, HP12 3PS, UK

+44 (0)1494 471912

www.smartcomm.co.uk

Smartcomm

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North London Splendour

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Smartcomm

The home automation system in this stunning home exudes convenience, simplicity of control and state-of-the- art entertainment

for the whole family. Smartcomm’s highly commended solution encompasses a dedicated cinema room, lighting, security, HVAC, including under-fl oor heating, and security. The Crestron system is accessed through a variety of stylish touchpanels and handheld WiFi remote controls. Intercom control allows the client to call a touch panel in a different or multiple rooms. All the hardware is installed in two free standing racks giving 360° access for future upgrades and maintenance.

The delighted owner praises Smartcomm: “They listened to our requirements and absolutely followed through.”

BEST INDIVIDUAL DWELLING

REGENT HOUSE, W14

A superb three double bedroom, two bathrooms (one en suite) flat in this award winning gated development located just off Brook Green. The property has just been refurbished to an excellent standard, is neutrally decorated and stylishly furnished throughout. The accommodation further comprises a bright spacious reception room with corner balcony and a sleek contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances and granite work surfaces. Energy Efficieny Rating, current 77, potential 85. Environmental Impact Rating, current 77, potential 84

£1,500,000 Leasehold

www.tatesestates.co.uk 135 Hammersmith Road, London W14 0QL

Melbury road, W14

A stunning flat presented in excellent condition with wooden floors throughout. Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, study, beautiful family bathroom, en suite shower room, large reception room with access to a balcony and a sleek contemporary kitchen. Within walking distance of Holland Park and Kensington High Street. Unfurnished Energy Efficiency Rating – Current 78 / Potential 85 Environmental Impact Rating (CO2) Current 77 / Potential 84

£775 Per Week

www.tatesestates.co.uk 135 Hammersmith Road, London W14 0QL

Reasons To Be CheerfulAndrew LAngton, Chairman of prime property specialist Aylesford, takes a look at 2013

“eConomiC foreCAsting has an important role: to make

astrology look respectable,” as

some wag once put it. so while we

at Aylesford are happy for others to

reach for crystal balls and crunch

possible numbers, we’ll simply say

that we’re feeling bullish about the

year ahead.

PROPERTY


The Clockhouse, Old Church Street, SW3

Welcome to 2010in effect, we may be back to 2010, a reasonable market where the wheels

turned and deals were done. this will be a welcome improvement on

2012, when the budget introduced swingeing changes to company-owned

property. Yet we had to wait until December for the treasury to clarify

those plans. meanwhile, for most of last year, the top end of the market

was on hold. now in 2013, we are at last getting back to work.

Buying and Sellingthe year should return to the most favourable conditions we have

seen in a long time. the Council of mortgage Lenders announced

last December that it expects to see a continuing recovery in 2013;

encouraging, since they’re the people with the keys to the safe. this

chimes with the Building societies Association which was quoted as

saying that: “Consumers are finding it easier to access mortgage finance

than at any time since [our survey] started in June 2008”.

As for values, we think the picture will probably become clearer in

the second quarter. At the higher end, the question will be how the new

Annual residential Property tax (ArPt), and increased stamp duty, is

perceived by company buyers.

LettingsDespite an improving climate for buying, some will feel targeted as

a handy revenue stream for the government. the UK is not unique

here; monsieur Hollande’s french administration has some particularly

unfriendly plans. As a result, we envisage good conditions for lettings in

2013, as some potential buyers bide their time and see what unfolds.

Also, many landlords will have been encouraged by the confirmation

that company-owned rental property will be exempt from the ArPt tax

in April, and not trigger the 15 per cent rate of stamp duty. many will

therefore hold on to their investments and some indeed will buy new ones.

International if there’s one thing that clients will put before fripperies such as heating

or school fees, it’s their winter and summer holidays. international

lettings continue to perform strongly and certainly our portfolio this year

contains some exquisite ideas.

so whether you’re buying, selling, letting or renting, welcome back to

2010 and a number of reasons to be cheerful.

www.aylesford.com

Sales & Lettings

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London has never looked better.

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2012 was an extraordinary year for London.And for London property.

Last year we showed the world what a fantastic place London is.

From the memorable Queen’s Jubilee to the inspiring and triumphant spirit of London in 2012, we celebrated with the world and proved what makes this city such a vibrant, culturally-rich cosmopolitan place and undeniably, the world’s most desirable real estate capital.

Strutt & Parker have sold and let more property than ever before and achieved 104% of our clients’ combined asking prices whilst doing so.

Despite fewer people coming to the market, it took us on average less than a month to agree terms for our clients.

Furthermore, 97% of our clients said that they would use us again; a statistic we cherish most.

But we prefer to let our clients speak for us...

London has never looked better.

struttandparker.com

Chelsea020 7225 3866

Kensington 020 7938 3666

Notting Hill020 7221 1111

South Kensington020 7373 1010


£4,950,000Ladbroke Gardens, Notting Hill An outstanding four bedroom maisonette, occupying approximately 2,932 sq ft, with direct access to the beautifully maintained communal gardens.

£6,950,000Cheyne Court, Chelsea An opportunity to create, subject to planning permission, one of the largest and most exciting apartments in Chelsea.

£5,250,000Durham House, Chelsea Rare fi nd; an outstanding penthouse fl at with off-street parking and two roof terraces overlooking the cricket pitch of Burton Court.

£4,850,000Sheffi eld Terrace, KensingtonA wonderful and rare three bedroom maisonette with direct access to the communal gardens.

Chelsea 020 7225 3866Kensington 020 7938 3666Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 South Kensington 020 7373 1010 10 offi ces in central London 50 offi ces across England & Scotland Exclusive UK affi liate of Christie’s International Real Estate with 1,049 affi liate offi ces in 42 countries

2012 was an extraordinary year for London and for London property. But we prefer to let our clients speak for us...

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

£5,200,000De Vere Gardens, Kensington An impressive four bedroom fl at on the third fl oor of an attractive Victorian building.

SOLDYou were impressive from the off and remained so to the end. It has been a real pleasure working with someone who unfailingly delivered.

Brenda, Kensington

104% of our clients’

combined asking prices achieved

during 2012

25 Buyersregistered for any

property

£4,050,000Horbury Crescent, Notting Hill A well presented three bedroom house comprising 2,481 sq ft, with the benefi t of having access to Ladbroke Square Gardens.

SOLD

I just want to say, how delighted I am to have had you as my agent for this sale, thanks ever so much, choosing you was the best decision of the whole process.

Jan, South Kensington


struttandparker.com

£2,185,000Portland Road, Notting Hill An outstanding, contemporary house with off street parking and a west facing terrace set within a private, gated courtyard.

£4,650,000Seymour Walk, Chelsea This fantastic, recently refurbished five bedroom house, with garage, boasts wonderful living and entertaining space.

£2,400,000Smith Terrace, Chelsea A fabulous opportunity to modernise and enlarge a charming south-facing freehold house in this pretty street.

£18,500,00Albert Place, Kensington An outstanding nine bedroom house with a fabulous garden, off street parking and a garage.

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

£1 Billionof flats and houses

transacted every year

17 Dayson average to agree terms

£8,600,000Brunswick Gardens, KensingtonA beautifully presented six bedroom double fronted family house with a lovely west-facing garden.

SOLD

£4,950,000Onslow Gardens, South Kensington A grand four bedroom maisonette with private street entrance and direct access to communal gardens.

SOLD

I found that Strutt & Parker did exactly as was described on the box! No exaggerations and no shortcoming. What they promised they did.

We have experienced many well reputed agents. None matched up to the performance of Strutt & Parker.

Julian, Chelsea

On all counts, Strutt & Parker did a first rate job. From start to finish, we were given great professional advice on strategy and it was great to work with such an energetic, highly organised and pro-active team.

Rosie, Notting Hill


I’ve been so impressed by the sheer efficiency and professionalism of Strutt & Parker’s short lets division that I’m raving about them to anyone who will listen! You’ve restored my faith in estate agents.

Victoria, Chelsea

£2,500 per weekHolland Park A beautifully presented first floor flat situated in a highly desirable Holland Park villa overlooking Holland Park.

£1,995 per weekPembroke Gardens, KensingtonA super low built family house offering flexible accommodation, off street parking and a private paved garden.

LET

LET

£3,250 per weekElm Park Gardens, Chelsea A stunning interior designed three double bedroom, three reception room apartment in the heart of Chelsea.

LET

£1,950 per weekSloane Court West, Chelsea This exceptional first and second floor maisonette has been completely modernised to an interior design finish of the highest quality.

LET

10 offices in central London 50 offices across England & Scotland Exclusive UK affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate with 1,049 affiliate offices in 42 countries

£1,700 per weekPrince Edward Mansions, Bayswater A beautifully presented three bedroom flat on the fourth floor of a sought-after red brick mansion block.

LET

£850 per weekLansdowne Crescent, Notting HillA newly refurbished two bedroom apartment ideally situated on one of Notting Hill’s most desirable streets.

LET

Once instructed, for me the level of service provided by the Strutt & Parker team was second to none. The foremost reason I would have no hesitation in recommending Strutt & Parker is down to the high standard of communication.

Johnnie, South Kensington

£2,600 per weekStafford Terrace, Kensington Refurbished throughout, a super lateral first floor flat situated in a pretty stucco fronted building in this desirable street.

£1,100 per weekOnslow Gardens, South Kensington A stunning newly refurbished first floor flat finished to an exceptional standard in a contemporary style.

LET

LET


We take pride in knowing that our philosophy, approach and passion for selling and letting property in London has achieved extraordinary results for our clients.

Our attention to detail, coupled with excellent customer service and expertise in the marketplace unveils a track record of delivering on promise every time. So much so that 97% of our clients said they would use again.

We are proud to count amongst our clients many of the property industries leading professionals who choose to use us above their own agency.

So, if you wish to get the most out of your property, whether you are considering selling or letting, contact:

Chelsea 020 7225 3866 Kensington 020 7938 3666 Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 South Kensington 020 7373 1010

Year after year, we deliver excellent results for our clients.

struttandparker.com


I’ve been so impressed by the sheer efficiency and professionalism of Strutt & Parker’s short lets division that I’m raving about them to anyone who will listen! You’ve restored my faith in estate agents.

Victoria, Chelsea

£2,500 per weekHolland Park A beautifully presented first floor flat situated in a highly desirable Holland Park villa overlooking Holland Park.

£1,995 per weekPembroke Gardens, KensingtonA super low built family house offering flexible accommodation, off street parking and a private paved garden.

LET

LET

£3,250 per weekElm Park Gardens, Chelsea A stunning interior designed three double bedroom, three reception room apartment in the heart of Chelsea.

LET

£1,950 per weekSloane Court West, Chelsea This exceptional first and second floor maisonette has been completely modernised to an interior design finish of the highest quality.

LET

10 offices in central London 50 offices across England & Scotland Exclusive UK affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate with 1,049 affiliate offices in 42 countries

£1,700 per weekPrince Edward Mansions, Bayswater A beautifully presented three bedroom flat on the fourth floor of a sought-after red brick mansion block.

LET

£850 per weekLansdowne Crescent, Notting HillA newly refurbished two bedroom apartment ideally situated on one of Notting Hill’s most desirable streets.

LET

Once instructed, for me the level of service provided by the Strutt & Parker team was second to none. The foremost reason I would have no hesitation in recommending Strutt & Parker is down to the high standard of communication.

Johnnie, South Kensington

£2,600 per weekStafford Terrace, Kensington Refurbished throughout, a super lateral first floor flat situated in a pretty stucco fronted building in this desirable street.

£1,100 per weekOnslow Gardens, South Kensington A stunning newly refurbished first floor flat finished to an exceptional standard in a contemporary style.

LET

LET


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