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rt is one of those subjects that people always seem to form a strong opinion on. More so now perhaps than ever, given the taste and boundaries that contemporary artists continue to push. In 2003, the anarchistic Stuckists claimed

that ‘a dead shark isn’t art’ in their tongue-in-cheek protest at ‘conceptual art’, in particular Damien Hirst’s tiger shark in formaldehyde sculpture, the ludicrously titled ‘� e Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living’. � ere are many who would agree with the ethos of Stuckism in their disdain of the likes of Hirst, but it’s diffi cult to deny the signifi cance and impact that art has on our culture. � e current retrospective of the sculptor David Nash at Kew Gardens is a unique opportunity to explore the oeuvre of a seminal artist in a venue that befi ts his passion for nature and continued sustainable use of organic material. But don’t expect anything of the pretentious, conceited artist cliché in our interview on page 32. I enjoyed picking the brains of the man behind the curious sculptures dotted around the gardens. Whether they’re to your taste or not, the works are intriguing and strangely beautiful, and they add another level of entertainment and interaction to the gardens. And what better time to enjoy the gardens than in March, the beginning of spring, when the country fi nally begins to shed the doom and gloom of the long winter months.

Continuing with an artistic theme, we’ve rounded up the top three arty escapes in Europe in our travel section. Be inspired to get the creative juices fl owing with stunning locations and glorious climates. Closer to home, we’ve also put together a guide of the best local establishments to enjoy that quintessentially British idiosyncrasy; afternoon tea. Go on, treat yourself – we deserve it after the seemingly never-ending winter.

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LOVEHECTOR’ TOTEIntroducing Monsieur Dreyfuss, a brand new collection launching at Matches Richmond for SS13. � e range of chic, practical bags with a sporty and summery feel are all designed by Monsieur Jerome Dreyfuss himself in rich suede, leather and canvas. ‘Hector’ Tote canvas bag, £195, Matches, 13 Hill St, TW9; matchesfashion.com

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DiaryFlora Hughes-Onslow picks the hottest tickets in town

EASTER EGG HUNT30 & 31 MARCH HAM HOUSEIf you can’t quite muster the strength to organise a large-scale Easter egg hunt of your own this year, don’t despair, head to the beautiful grounds of Ham House for guaranteed family fun and plenty of chocolates at their hunt taking place over the entire Easter weekend. � e hunt kicks off at 11AM, nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house

TO THE WONDER FROM 22 FEBRUARY

CURZON CINEMATo � e Wonder is the latest visually arresting off ering from

acclaimed director Terence Malick. Said to be more intimate than his last masterpiece, � e Tree of Life, To the Wonder is described as a beautiful meditation on the very nature of

both physical and spiritual relationships. With a stellar cast including Ben Affl eck, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem

and Olga Kurylenko, the elusive new drama promises to be a stunning and interesting study of modern life and love.

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ABIGAIL’S PARTY11-16 MARCH RICHMOND THEATREAfter its storming success in London’s West End, this acclaimed revival of classic and popular play Abigail’s Party is appearing in our very own Richmond � eatre. Mike Leigh’s legendary comedy, about a world obsessed with class and taste has been brought to life once more with a fresh and exciting new cast. atgtickets.com

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MICHEL ROUX JNR AT RUGBYLEGENDS GAME22 FEBRUARY TWICKENHAM STOOP Legendary Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr is set to turn his hand to rugby, kicking off the much anticipated and fi rst ever French Vs British and Irish match at � e Twickenham Stoop. Michel, a self-professed huge rugby fan with dual nationality, is the perfect individual to start this almighty clash and will be cheered on by rugby-loving fellow MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace. With rugby legends Martin Corry, Jason Leonard and Serge Betsen and many more putting their reputations on the line all in the name of charity, it looks to be an incredibly exciting and high-spirited occasion. quins.co.uk/tickets

DESIRE JEWELLERY FAIR15-17 MARCHKENSINGTON CONFERENCE& EVENTS CENTRE From humble beginnings in Richmond, � e Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair has expanded and is hosting its event in the heart of Kensington for the fi rst time. Selecting individual jewellers and silversmiths for their superb and innovative craftsmanship, it’s a great opportunity for buyers and visitors alike. desirefair.com

THE MAN WHO PAYS THE PIPER13 MARCH-13 APRILTHE ORANGE TREE THEATRE� is month, an important play about economic power and gender graces the stage of � e Orange Tree � eatre. Written by GB Stern, one of the most prolifi c female writers of the 20s and 30s, � e Man Who Plays the Piper follows an 18-year old ebullient suff ragette who fi nds a faithful boyfriend, establishes a fl ourishing business and gains the power to vote but still questions her happiness. As profound and relevant today as when it was written, � e Man Who Pays � e Piper is a must-see. orangetreetheatre.co.uk

LIFE DRAWING 23 MARCH ORLEANS HOUSE GALLERY Join artist Anna Saunders

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SPELLBOUND EXHIBITION THROUGHOUT MARCHRIVERSIDE GALLERY Until the 25 May, catch a glimpse of the unique and impressive collection of creativity on show at the Riverside Gallery. � e Spellbound exhibition showcases the work of about a dozen artists and craftsmen, each inspired by contrasting ideas – from nature, urban vistas and rural landscapes to people and fashion. Pictured: ‘� e Chapel ’ by Julie Simmonds. Monotype on Somerset paper. spellboundarts.co.uk

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Chris Baldacci talks to Kasper Holten, Director of the Royal Opera House’s new production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin What is it about Eugene Onegin that drew you to tell this story?It’s a very moving piece and it’s an opera which is unique. Many operas are about princes and kings or gods and far away stories, but Onegin has a very immediate emotional identifi cation. It’s about things we all go through in life. Falling in love, making yourself vulnerable, getting rejected, friendships breaking-up and growing up. I think it’s very human, and it’s very easy to identify with. In a way that makes it very attractive for the cinema season. We’re really trying to create complex characters with a lot of detail, which I hope will communicate well in the theatre but also on the screen. It’s incredibly passionate music but being passionate has a wonderful sadness and melancholy, a sense already from the beginning of impending loss and so there’s something very human about it.

Is your interpretation closer to the Pushkin poem or the Tchaikovsky opera?We are staging the Tchaikovsky opera but it has been a great inspiration to go back to the Pushkin. Actually, the diff erence is not big in that Tchaikovsky, unlike many other composers when they set a novel or a drama that already exists, didn’t ask somebody to re-write it. He actually took most of the words straight out of Pushkin. So a lot of

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the words you hear in the opera are actually Pushkin’s words and that makes it also very unique. Its almost like a Chekhovian play or something. Its been a great inspiration to go back and read the Pushkin. You fi nd out the background to the characters, you fi nd out a lot more about their motivations, which has been very useful. So I hope we’ve been staging the Tchaikovsky but just as Tchaikovsky had, with a strong inspiration from Pushkin’s added colour to the characters.

How do you personally view Eugene as a character? He’s not exactly the nicest chap in the world.Well exactly. We have often seen him portrayed as villainous and a ruthless, careless fi gure. When you read the Pushkin, it’s very clever and he is much more complex. In a way he is just young and I think the piece is much more interesting when you see that it’s not just Tatyana being good and Eugene being bad. Its much more complex than that. Tatyana also misses opportunities and when Eugene rejects her, he is trying to do the right thing because he has broken hearts before and is afraid the he’s not worth loving. So, when he grows up and fi nds out that the Earl loves her and has always loved her, its not just an obsession thing. For me it’s really a true love story, its about two souls meeting. Two soul mates.

After you ran the Danish Opera House, you have been quoted as saying that you would never run another House again. How did the Royal Opera House entice you in?Well, when you get a call from the Royal Opera House... I had promised myself I wouldn’t take another House right now and I would enjoy life and be a freelance director, but when I got an off er from Covent Garden it was just a one-of-a-kind phone call where you just can’t say no. It’s always been, for me, the most attractive opera house in the world. Both because it is in London, which is a city that I dearly love and that this House has a fantastic tradition and great artists working here. So, although I had promised myself, and my friends do tease me and say ‘well, you did say that nothing would make you change your mind’ – this was just an off er that was too good to refuse.

Do you have free reign over the productions or is there already a program set in place? First of all when you take over an Opera House, the program is in place far ahead. � ere are already now decisions that are starting to be felt in the repertory that I was part of making, for instance Eugene Onegin. � is program will run until 2016 and I am here until 2018.

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Absolutely takes a look at the new Kew House School, opening its doors in September this year

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MICHAEL ROSEN VISITS GROVE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL Chiswick’s Grove Park Primary School welcomed the one and only Michael Rosen. The popular former Children’s Laureate and author entertained pupils and teachers alike with his witty poetry and anecdotes. groveparkprimary.co.uk

DRAMA QUEEN Arts Educational Schools London (ArtsEd) are run-ning one week performance courses during the Easter holidays for 12-16 year olds. Focusing on acting and musical theatre, the courses are suitable for budding thespians and those who just want some fun.

Musical Theatre School, 12-16 year olds. Actor’s School, 12-16 year olds. Each course is £270.For more information and to book see artsed.co.uk

taught in a relatively small, nurturing learning environment where individual talents are identified and developed. In the school’s first year, places will be available in Years 7, 8 and 9. �rough an innovative selection process, KHS is seeking to attract intelligent pupils with a confident sense of identity and an original approach to learning, problem solving and creativity. �e result will be a school that respects each student as a valuable individual, and works in partnership with pupils and parents to promote each pupil’s success, welfare and happiness: in short, Kew House School.

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So it is that, in September 2013, a new independent secondary school will open in west London. It is called Kew House School.

WHAT:�e school promises to be pioneering and modern, while retaining the best of the traditional values demonstrated at the two preparatory schools, founded in 1991 and 2004. Key to its success will be a rich and broad curriculum,

WHERE?Kew House School is a simple red-brick building incorporating modern, open-plan interior design with state-of-the-art facilities. �ere’s ample outdoor space and the school is in close proximity to

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Keeping them entertained

COMEDY CENTRAL Red Nose Day, the fundraising extravaganza with a serious sense of humour is back on 15 March, 25 years since it fi rst launched. Along with the usual silly commemorative souvenirs and events, a host of celebs have nominated themselves for a special one-off � e Great British Bake-Off , and the more adventurous are taking part in a daredevil water challenge on the Zambezi river. To raise money without any risk of injury, don a trademark red nose which, this year, is immortalised in

three funky dinosaur designs. Available at Sainsbury’s, Lower Richmond Road, TW9; rednoseday.com

WILD THINGOilily have taken inspiration from fairy tale magic and intrepid travellers for their gorgeous new Once Upon a Time collection. It’s hard to believe that when the Dutch clothing company was founded back in 1963, the staple colour swatch consisted of grey, white and black. Realising that this didn’t appeal to children, they started to introduce vibrant colours, patterns and fabric and have never looked back. Available at Tanners Leather Goods, 8 Hill Street, TW9; oililyworld.com

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GRIMM TALES Taschen’s beautiful new collection of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm comes as a tactile cloth-bound hardback (£24.99) as well as an interactive e-book form as an iPad app (£4.99, iTunes). Both feature charming

vintage illustrations from the 1820s to the 1950s. taschen.com

BEACH BABY When Kate Pietrasik had her baby daughter, she was shocked by the gender stereotyping in children’s clothing so she founded Tootsa MacGinty, a whimsical line of unisex kids clothing incorporating stripes, cute animal motifs and bright colours. We love the philosophy and we love the new Life’s a Beach collection, in association with Surfers Against Sewage, which is a rustic homage to being beside the seaside. Available at John Lewis, Wood Street, Kingston upon � ames, Surrey KT1; tootsamacginty.com

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MiniFashionistas Alex and Alexa Theophanous are the husband and wife duo behind the ‘net-a-porter’ for kids, AlexandAlexa. Alex tells Flora Hughes-Onslow about organising the inaugural Global Kids Fashion Week and finding time for family fun

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How did the idea for AlexAndAlexa first come about?My wife and I have two young boys, and while we loved dressing them in stylish, fun clothes, we dreaded shopping days in London on busy weekends with the children. As regular online shoppers for ourselves, in 2007 we identified a gap in the market for a premium children’s online store, and the AlexandAlexa brand was born! We wanted to give fellow parents access to the world’s best kids brands without having to hit a high street.

How do you think online shopping has shaped the way parents can buy for their children?It’s definitely made life a lot easier, but online shopping has also given parents access to not only the huge global designer brands, but emerging and independent labels for kids which would have previously only been purchased in their home countries. Some of the most popular brands at AlexandAlexa come from Scandinavia, Holland, Canada, even as far afield as Australia.

Do you find that parents shopping for their children reflect the former or the latter’s personal style?I personally feel that every child is different, as whilst it’s easy for me to say that as children get older, they become more style conscious, for my boys it’s my younger six-year-old who is much more style aware than my older eight-year-old. It really depends on the strength of personality and maturity of the children. In our family, we have a broad spectrum of style and our boys pick what they like within that.

Are there any boutiques for children’s clothes or toys you’d especially recommend in London?That’s a tricky one, as Alexa and I are busy parents so we tend to do most of our shopping online. That’s one of the main

reasons we set up our store, because the very thought of taking our two young boys, in the car, with the stress of parking, and business of central London, just fills me with dread! Personally, I’ve always been a fan of Selfridges, so if there’s one store where I’d buy everything (for myself included), then that would be it.

What do you look for most in children’s clothes?It would be a combination of function plus style and quality. I’m generally a major fan of more technical clothes – Snow jackets, GEOX breatheable shoes, or North Sails sailing fleeces – and luxury preppy brands like D&G, Hackett and Scotch & Soda.

With Global Kids Fashion Week rapidly approaching, can you tell us a bit more about the process behind organising this and what we can expect?AlexandAlexa is the major sponsor and

organiser of the event, alongside our additional partners the V&A Museum of Childhood and charity Kids Company. It’s a huge global event and we have just

confirmed the official schedule, including a designer runway shows for media and our public fashion show in aid of the charity.

This debut event will shine the spotlight on children’s style on 19 and 20 March in the very

stylish location of the Freemason’s Hall in Holborn, shortly after the international runway

show circuit. Global Kids Fashion week will preview autumn-winter collections from established fashion houses and London labels, as well as emerging up-and-coming designers.

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Do you have any recommendations for fun days out for children in London? We live close to Richmond, and nothing beats taking the kids to see the wonders of Richmond Park. Where else in the world, can you see wild deer roaming freely, have a picnic in your own forest, or go sledging down a perfect snow filled hill, all within the capital city!

How do you maintain a child’s childhood for as long as possible?Well, I start with lots of generous love and affection, telling my boys how much I love them, and making them

feel special and loved. With that, you get affection, respect, and trust back. How they dress is never at the front end of that, it’s just something that happens on the way.

Have you got any new brands launching on the site next season that you are especially excited about?We are proud to be stocking Michael Kors children’s shoes for the first season launch in the UK. The Netherlands brand Oilily is back for SS13 with great playful prints and vibrant colored dresses. This season we have brought Seafolly on board; a great Australian swimwear brand with girly styles and bright prints.

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Over the last six months our brand and PR teams have been working hard to secure the designers on board, implement global PR campaigns around the event, and build relationships with our key partners.

As AlexandAlexa has been at the forefront of children’s fashion for five years, this is an event concept we have been working on for some time and we’re over the moon to be pioneering the first event of its kind.

Who do you think are the best-dressed kids in the world?I think the Beckham’s sons are really well dressed. Whether they are attending a serious event or need to dress down for sport, they are always very tastefully styled.

As an extremely busy husband and wife team, what do you do to relax and enjoy quality time outside work?Alexa and I always make sure we are back for dinner together, and our weekends together are precious. Of course, it’s a busy family, with two gregarious boys under eight years old, but we love the buzz of a busy house and have a social and open door attitude to friends and family. Nine PM most nights we stretch out on the sofa and watch a movie together with a secret snack (dark chocolate for me!)

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The 40-year career of artist David Nash has seen him exhibit all over the world, but his most recent retrospective at the historic Kew Gardens is surely a natural partnershipWords: Gemma Billington

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content. Nash’s projects tend to take him away for months at a time, when he moves to the site of his next commission and works on the sculptures there in a ‘quarry’, as he calls it. �ough the works at Kew span decades in his career and include new pieces, the on-site working quarry formed a space he describes as like an ‘amphitheatre’, with the public able to view from one side.

When I eventually prise Nash away from his woodfired bread oven, where he has been busy making pizza upon his wife’s request, I ask how the collaboration with Kew Gardens came to be. ‘Well, one thing,’ he begins, ‘is that Kew have a policy now to do a major art show every three years. �e directive was to look for an artist whose work had something to do with what Kew stood for, so I sort of ticked all the boxes.’ Nash has exhibited around the globe and, most recently, in Yorkshire Sculpture Park, but surely the iconic gardens were a dream venue for such an artist, and I’m curious to know just how much free reign Nash had of the grounds. ‘�ere were various restrictions like the planting of trees, cables underground, Kew the Music Festival...’ Nash admits, ‘they’re not an arts venue and they’ve got lots of different agendas which clashed. We did it in the end with a great deal of will on both sides,’ he concedes. �e retrospective is made up of selected works Nash cherry-picked from his

personal collection, plus the deceased oak tree he worked with on-site in the quarry. �e handy map and downloadable app enables visitors to explore the various sculptures and learn a little about them. �ere is a kind of interactive quality to the sculptures themselves, and visitors seem compelled to pose and take pictures next to the more large-scale outdoor pieces and even, in some cases, sit on them. ‘�at’s the nature of the gardens really’ he says, casually, when I point this out. Do you mind people sitting on them even though they’re not supposed to, I ask? ‘I don’t mind them sitting on the iron ones because they’re indestructible.’ he replies, ‘if they sit in the spoons (Two Falling Spoons, 2006) that’s annoying!’ I assure him I haven’t seen anyone do that.

Before the interview, I had prepared myself to have my artistic knowledge pushed to the limit, but Nash’s lack of pretension takes me by surprise. When I ask for his artistic ethos I’m met with a laugh; ‘the primary thing is that the audience must not be disappointed’ he states simply. It takes a while to eke out the process behind his art; the story behind those looming shapes and sculptures. ‘I’m more of a responsive artist to something that already exists.’ he says, ‘I don’t draw the sculptures before I make them because I find the form rather than pre-conceive it.’ �e inspiration and passion for the material is Nash’s driving

If you’ve paid a visit to Kew Gardens since June 2012, you will have spotted something new; and I’m not talking about anything of the botanical variety. David Nash at Kew: A Natural Gallery is the current large-scale

retrospective of the renowned artist, and his distinctive sculptures are dotted all around the gardens. Vast clusters of iron domes, charred wooden spheres balancing precariously on top of one another and various shapes hidden snugly amongst the plants in the Temperate House. Coming to an end in April this year, it felt pertinent to talk to the man himself on such a pivotal time in his career. When I call the Nash household, however, I’m politely asked to ring back in half an hour; David is in the middle of baking.

Nash was born in Surrey and studied at both Kingston College of Art and Chelsea School of Art and was elected a member of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1999. �ough his work and scope have evolved somewhat, very little in his oeuvre – even from his university days – has changed. His love of wood and natural form was crystallised early on, and has awarded him a successful career that spans over 40 years. Nash now lives a rather charmed life in the Welsh mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog in a former chapel, where his personal exhibition space enables him to chop, saw and blowtorch to his heart’s

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force and this is most evident when he talks enthusiastically of Cork Spire (2012) – the towering structure comprised of Portuguese cork oak housed in the Nash Conservatory. ‘�at sculpture is the most exciting thing for me personally because I’ve never worked with cork before and here’s a beautiful building to put it in,’ he explains.

Nash’s unique style and approach to sculpture is somewhat compelling and the more I dig the more intriguing it becomes. I find it remarkable that he found his niche so early on and ask if he ever tried anything different at University. Did he not want to carve a person or paint a landscape? ‘I don’t do that.’ He says matter of factly, ‘other people do it and I love it but that’s not what I do.’ He cites painters like Rothko and Richard Long as inspirations, but it’s pretty obvious that when it comes to his own craft, Nash is very much in tune with what he wants to create. ‘I see an idea in that I just change it slightly, by carving or sawing or placement...’ he digresses, ‘whereas if you’re making something from scratch – from iron or building up to bronze from clay or plaster – that’s a whole different way of working. Wood suits my temperament.’ He admits that a lot of things are ‘made in one go’, which surprises me; surely the very nature of the sculpture medium is that it is an arduous, time-consuming process? ‘Well,

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To gain a deeper insight into the mind of the artist, Kew’s Shirley Sherwood Gallery have a new collection of Nash’s smaller scale sculptures and hand-drawn work. It’s a chance to see his art in an entirely new context; in drawings and sketches in thick charcoal – reminiscent of his penchant for working with charred wood. �e collection provides a different perspective to the sculptures and speaks of a perennial obsession with nature and craft; the same shapes appearing again and again in various forms. It also reveal’s Nash’s respect for working sustainably and for the trees themselves; for their wisdom, history and integral role in civilisation.

�e collaboration of Kew and Nash has been something of a labour of love,

but undoubtedly a massively successful one. �e art world is often seen as aloof and restricted, but this collaboration has embraced and inspired the public; whether they’re art fans or not. �e sculptures are taken out of the context of the museum and ‘red rope’ – making them accessible to all. Nash’s next project is a rather pleasant number in Domain de Chaumont-sur-Loire, France – what he describes as an ‘extended Chelsea flower show’ in residence for six month. Still as active and in demand as ever, it would be a crime to miss the opportunity to see the work of one of the country’s most innovative and influential artists whilst it’s still on our very doorstep. After all, it won’t be around forever.

David Nash at Kew: A Natural Gallery runs until 14 April 2013. kew.org

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Every budding writer dares to dream that their fi rst novel will catch a publisher’s eye and swiftly take the literary world by storm, with abundant critical acclaim to boot. On

the surface, Sadie Jones achieved this when her debut novel, � e Outcast, burst onto the scene in 2008, winning the Costa First Novel award of that year as well as being short-listed for the Orange Prize. � e best-seller was also brought into the public consciousness via Richard and Judy’s infl uential Summer Reads recommendations. Sadie’s success, however, has been the result of an arduous 15 year slog. � e daughter of Jamaican-born poet and screenwriter, Evan Jones, and actress mother Joanna Jones, Sadie initially followed in her father’s footsteps – foregoing university to become a screenwriter. She worked in fi lm and television, but despite hard work and a number of near-misses, none of her screenplays ever saw the light

of day. Sadie married the architect Tim Boyd, of Notting Hill practice Michaelis Boyd, and the couple have two children, but before � e Outcast was published – despite her ostensibly happy life – Sadie felt her professional shortcomings and disappointments very keenly. She wrote � e Outcast fi rst as a screenplay but it wasn’t until the producer who was trying to get it made decided to become a literary agent instead that Sadie’s voice was fi nally heard.

� e Uninvited Guests is Sadie’s third and most recent novel. � e story is an abrupt departure from her fi rst two off erings (Small Wars was published in 2010 and long-listed for the Orange Prize); being part English ghost story, part surreal love-comedy. Reviewing it for � e Observer, writer Stephanie Merritt described it as ‘� e Woman in Black meets Downton Abbey’. � e Uninvited Guests is a comedy of manners with a supernatural twist, following the trials of the Torrington family and the ominous group of strangers

who arrive unannounced at daughter Emerald’s birthday dinner; the eponymous uninvited guests... This is quite a different offering, in terms of theme, from your first two novels and explores the traditional ghost story. Why did you decide to go down this route? My second book, Small Wars, was very diff erent to � e Outcast, but � e Uninvited Guests did come as a bit of a shock. It is essentially a comedy – although it gets rather dark and sinister. For me the language was the biggest departure. In both of the fi rst two the writing needed to be spare. � e Uninvited Guests’ language is playful and occasionally eccentric. � e book appears to be one thing and then the world of it is turned upside down.

Your novels tend to be set in the past, around the late 1950s and, with your latest, in the Edwardian era. Why do you think you gravitate to past times? I’m not sure. None of them are historical

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What is your writing routine – do you find it difficult not to give in to procrastination? I’m mostly too busy to procrastinate – and I’d rather do almost anything than clean the house. Before I had children I was stunned by how many people told me having a baby would replace the creative urge, that old chestnut about ‘the pram in the hallway’ being the enemy of art. It was Cyril Connolly who said it, apparently, meaning it was di�cult to be an artist if one was constantly interrupted by annoying wives and babies. If you are the woman in this scenario you don’t have the luxury of being annoyed and procrastinating, you just get on with being the artist.

What would you say inspires your work and when do you know that an idea will work as a novel? I think good work in others is the most inspiring thing, anything that takes one away from the self and into the realms of

the imagination. �e initial idea is beyond my control; I can’t decide what it will be or when it will come, which is scary, but once it is there I can work to build it. I’m a great believer in craft and discipline – but I have faith in inspiration, too. �ere can’t be one without the other.

Why did you move from Notting Hill to Chiswick?

We weren’t in proper Notting Hill, it was more North Kensington. �ere were lots of things I liked about the area but we had outgrown our house. My husband cycles to work in Notting Hill Gate, so we had to move somewhere he could still do that, but near Richmond Park, too, because my daughter and I share a horse. I am now completely in love with Chiswick. I think I’m a Chiswick bore, it’s actually quite hard to make myself leave at all.

�e Uninvited Guests, Published by Chatto & Windus, is out now.

novels – I mean, they’re not genre novels – but I choose the period that will best tell the story. �e Belle Époque is perceived by us now as a sort of pinnacle of civilisation, preceded by the satanic mills of the Victorian era and followed by the cataclysm of two world wars. �e Torrington family have a similar fragile prettiness, built on wobbly foundations. It could not have been set at any other time.

When did you know that you wanted to be a writer? I always wrote, but I thought I ought to have a proper job as well – the problem was I couldn’t think what that might be. I’m woefully ill-equipped to do anything else.

I started as a screenwriter when I was very young, it just took a while and a lot of unemployment to learn how to do it, and tobecome a novelist.

What other authors do you admire?I’m a very poor reader when I’m writing. Before starting �e Uninvited Guests I read, re-read and loved Virginia Woolf, E M Forster, Vita Sackville West, John Buchan and P G Wodehouse. �e great loves that come to mind are Dostoyevsky, Hemingway, Capote, Fitzgerald, Nabokov and Colette... My favourite book of recent years is the narrative poem, �e Broken Word, by Adam Foulds.

‘I’m a great believer in craft and discipline – but I have faith in inspiration too. There can’t be one without the other’

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Next day, however, it’s all gone and by the following week I fi nd myself inadvertently touching my cheeks; remarking how smooth and supple they feel. � ere is a youthful, healthy appearance to my face proving that, even though a course of the treatment is recommended, the eff ects of just one are immediate. microdermabrasion is truly the way forward. What took me so long?From £125, 227-229 Chiswick High Road, W4; dermclinic.co.uk

GO THE DISTANCE Your New Year’s resolutions may have dwindled and the Olympics seem a lifetime ago, but don’t give up on your fi tness goals just yet as a new branch of Runners Need has just opened in Shepherd’s Bush. Stocking the latest in running gadgets, clothing and gizmos from brands such as Adidas, Nike and Gore, the shop also shares space with Cycle Surgery, so there’s no excuse not to stick to those healthy aspirations. 30 West 12 Shopping Centre, W12; runnersneed.com

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ORANGES AND LEMONSEveryone knows the benefi ts of Vitamin C for staving off a cold, but what about incorporating it into your daily skin care regime? � e new and improved Jason C eff ects range, which includes cleanser, toner, serum and even an anti-wrinkle daily lotion containing SPF 30, are all powered by key ingredient Esther C, which is the most naturally derived and deeply penetrating form of Vitamin C. Available at Oliver’s Wholefoods, Kew Gardens, TW9; jason-natural.com

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Date night make-up is a delicate, ninja-like art, striking a precarious

balance between soft, sexy and as if you haven’t given your visage a second thought. Ahem. You see, men like make-up, they just don’t know it. Let’s keep it that way.

Clean, glowing skin is key. Use a gentle exfoliator then prime the skin with a light moisturiser to calm any redness. Use a lightweight foundation such as Chanel’s Vitalumiere Aqua around the nose and mouth and disguise dark circles with a brightening concealer such as Bobbi Brown Eye Brightener.

On the eyes, a soft smoky eye is universally flattering. Try a soft matte eyeshadow in dark brown or grey, such as the Givenchy palette, to smudge into the lash line, working an eye pencil into the roots of the lashes for definition. Make-up artist Florrie White who perfects faces like those of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Rosamund Pike recommends avoiding black as it can be too harsh. Finish with lashings of mascara taking care to comb clumps out.

On the lips and cheeks, peachy-pinks in sheer textures are best. Florrie loves the Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Magic Lip & Cheek Balm. ‘Use it to keep your lips kissable but enhanced,’ she says. ‘And you can also use it to give yourself a peachy pink glow on your cheeks.’

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1. British Gastronomy Map Teatowel, £10; culturelabel.com. 2. Lina Meier Candle/ Tealight Letter, £32.95; rigbyandmac.com. 3. Alphabet Lockers, £675; theoldcinema.co.uk. 4. Cavallini & Co Retro Alphabet and Number Design Gift Wrap, £3, rockettstgeorge.co.uk.

5. Gold Gilded Letter, from £8; grahamandgreen.co.uk. 6. His & Hers Together Pair of Mugs by Rob Ryan, £16, tch.net. 7. Rory Dobner Letter Art Ceramic Tile, £37; rockettstgeorge.co.uk. 8. Alphabet Two-Colour Hand-Print Wallpaper by Marthe Armitage, £POA, hamiltonweston.com.

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ANIMAL COLLECTIVE Impress your friends with your unrivalled knowledge of collective nouns (always handy in a pub quiz) with the quirky new range by J2 Studio. We love the detailed ink illustrations by founder Jan Morley (business partner Jill Perkins makes up the second ‘J’) and the edgy text. Blank inside, the cards are perfect for any occassion, but we’re tempted to start a somewhat unusual critter collection. £2.99 each, available at Scribbler, Greater Broadway Shopping Centre, W6; scribbler.com

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OFF THE WALL Wallpaper and textile haven, Surface View, have dipped into the archives of infl uential designer Sir Terence Conran for their exclusive Conran Fabrics Archive collection. Exploring Conran and his contemporaries’ work throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s, the innovative designs will give your home a touch of retro chic. Leaf Mural from the Conran Fabric Archive Collection from Surface View from £50 per sq m; surfaceview.co.uk

FLAPPERS & PHILOSOPHERS American homeware company DwellStudio have teamed up with House of Fraser to launch Living by DwellStudio, an exclusive collection of bed linen, furniture and accessories – available in stores and online from 1 March. DwellStudio founder, Christianne Lemieux, whose background is in art history and fashion design, has taken inspiration from the decadent Art Deco movement; incorporating the style’s characteristic glamour into their wares. House of Fraser, 80 George Street, Richmond, TW9; houseoff raser.co.uk

THE SILVER SCREEN � e Old Cinema is the undisputable Aladdin’s Cave of Chiswick; London’s sole department store devoted entirely to antiques, retro furniture and collectables. Regularly cited by local celebs as their favourite interior shopping spot, it’s an unrivalled hub of inspiration. You never know what sort of goodie you’ll end up taking home. Vintage dentist chair, anyone?160 Chiswick High Road, W4; theoldcinema.co.uk

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What is your philosophy? Why did you decide to open a store?It was Mum who opened up the shops back in 1974. She was inspired by interior design, and her love of travelling the globe in search of the unique and the stylish inspired her to share her fi nds with the bohemian residents of 1970s Notting Hill. After graduating from Kingston University with a furniture degree, I immersed myself and decided to launch the online/mail order side of the business.

What’s your background? What do you think are the main tenets of good design?Having always been interested in furniture and product design, the natural path was for me to gain a degree in it. I don’t like to follow rules so try to avoid the mainstream. My mother taught me to trust my ‘third eye’ and encouraged my vision of Graham & Green.

How do you source your products?I am always on the lookout for new products and ideas. Whether I am fl icking through a magazine, travelling, wandering around a trade show or antiques market, I’m constantly scouring and taking in things around me. I photograph everything!

Where do you fi nd inspiration for the kind of products you like to stock, and for the catalogues? Do you put together mood boards?I’m continually inspired by the vibrancy and possibilities when working in India and I’m a total shopaholic, so trade fairs are second nature to me. Having my family close by and going on buying trips – and to fl ea markets in far-fl ung parts of the world – make my job lovably hectic and inspiring.

Are there certain looks and styles that you favour?I’m a huge fan of mid-century design, the Art Deco era and the vibrancy of Asian interiors.

What is your best-selling product?� ere are so many staples that have been bestsellers for years now. Our bone inlay

collections, Moroccan pouff es, stag heads and our Jamie Dream upholstery range are but a few!

And what’s your favourite new product?My favourite new product has to be the Yogi Bear lamp base, which was inspired by an antique fi nd one Sunday morning!

Tell us about your villa in Goa.Mum and I bought the house a few years ago, at the end of a Graham & Green buying trip. We thought we would treat ourselves to a couple of days in Goa after the shows. We came across this delightfully run-down Portuguese colonial villa that was crying out for some love. � e three-bedroom house, which we rent out, has been lovingly restored and is furnished in true Graham & Green style with plenty of bone inlay and embossed white metal furniture mixed with Indian antiques and modern lighting. It’s the ideal stylish retreat and is not far from beaches and the famous Mapusa market.

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And what’s your favourite new product?My favourite new product has to be the Yogi Bear lamp base, which was inspired by an antique fi nd one Sunday morning!

Tell us about your villa in Goa.Mum and I bought the house a few years ago, at the end of a Graham & Green buying trip. We thought we would treat ourselves to a couple of days in Goa after the shows. We came across this delightfully run-down Portuguese colonial villa that was crying out for some love. � e three-bedroom house, which we rent out, has been lovingly restored and is furnished in true Graham & Green style with plenty of bone inlay and embossed white metal furniture mixed with Indian antiques and modern lighting. It’s the ideal stylish retreat and is not far from beaches and the famous Mapusa market.

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After setting up her business in Chiswick 30 years ago, Heather Heber Percy found an

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Walking along the River � ames with my companion towards Chiswick Pier, we are both simultaneously stopped dead in our

tracks because of a shared realisation; it’s completely silent. We’re on our way to meet Heather Heber Percy, owner of a 100-year-old house boat and, given its location – a stone’s throw from the wooded nature reserve across the river and in the company of an occasional passing bird or rower – it’s very easy to forget we’re still in London.

‘It’s very peaceful here’, Heather agrees when we meet, ‘it feels very safe too.’ She is an elegant woman swathed in black layers and sporting a sleek 60s style long bob. As Chairman of the Association of British Introduction Agencies and founder of high-end introduction agency, � e County Register, Heather has been living and working in Chiswick for 30 years. � ough unfamiliar with the area before settling here, Heather is full of praise for the area and talks enthusiastically of walks along the � ames and the many watering holes to be found on the way. Libra, her abode, is moored amongst the eclectic cluster of houseboats on the Pier. ‘We’re all very friendly,’ she says of her neighbours, ‘some of them have been on the Pier as long as I have.

� e boats don’t tend to change hands that often.’It’s easy to see why. Whimsical as it may

be, there is a slight eccentricity that comes with the houseboat owner and Heather’s unconventional home has attracted attention from both press and the public since she moved in. A love of being on the water is essential, yes, but the houseboat owner also needs experience and a sense that they know what they’re doing, especially with a boat of Libra’s calibre. Not only is she a centenarian, Libra, a Dutch barge, known as a tjalk (pronounced ‘challuk’), is a whopping 80ft in length. Heather wanted a houseboat but couldn’t abide the confi nes of a narrowboat, and Libra came into her possession from Holland around 30 years ago. ‘It’s centrally heated throughout and has a proper ‘Gardner’ engine so you can take it out on the � ames.’ Heather tells me, ‘but she is a bit of an old lady, she takes ages to turn so you really need to know what you’re doing!’ Curmudgeonly she may be, but with a sturdy steel hull, Libra is made of strong stuff and shows no signs of wear and tear. Heather was taught to sail as a child (her brother also lives on a boat in Florida) and, once inside, it’s obvious that she has a keen eye for interior design too.

� e tjalk was originally comprised of three cabins, which Heather converted into two

double cabins when she took it over. Both are generous in size; Heather’s in a delicate shade of lemon and the other a classic silver/grey. ‘People have this preconceived idea that it’s going to be really small.’ Heather admits, ‘they think it must be pretty awful living on a boat and of course it’s not.’ Indeed, the fi rst thing you notice once inside is the sheer size and space, and the lack of motion sickness-inducing movement from the river. ‘I’ve tried to keep it in the Victorian style,’ Heather says as we stand in the middle of the gorgeous living room area, which has wood panelling, feature wallpaper from Osborne & Little and a palette of rich teal. � e sporadic collection of art that covers the walls is a brief distraction from the ethereal view of the nature reserve and passing river wildlife from the petite windows. ‘I decorated the whole thing myself ’ Heather says with an air of justifi ed pride.

� e scheme suits the boat’s character perfectly and has personality in spades. � is is most apparent when, at the end of our tour, I comment on a small oil painting of a young girl, ‘that’s me,’ Heather says, ‘I remember it being painted. I was terribly ill at the time, but my mother insisted I sit for it! She made the top for me but I didn’t like it and I didn’t want to wear it!’ I bet she’s glad she sat still, in the end.

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BACK TO SCHOOL Become part of the enchanting world of fl oral designer Zita Elze with one of her exclusive courses at the Flower Schools. � ere are intense, four week courses and one-day workshops to choose from throughout the year for both amateurs and professionals. March off ers an invigorating fl oral embroidery and wedding design classes. zitaelze.com

IN BLOOM Catch the Orchid Festival at Kew Garden’s Princess of Wales Conservatory, which has been transformed into a blanket of exquisite and vibrant colour. Courses are also being held on 20 and 21 February, helping keen gardeners learn more about cultivating these beautiful plants.Until 3 March; kew.org

KATE GOULD’S TOP TIP‘Choosing furniture and creating attractive storage outside can contribute hugely towards making your garden a truly unique space and one that lends itself to use all year round. Terraces with outdoor sofas and generous dining tables look fabulous when they are dressed with cushions, lit with candles and fi lled with friends and family.’ kategouldgardens.com

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FLOWER POWER Gardener and art historian Celia Fisher, who was previously a researcher at Kew Gardens, has collated Flower: Paintings by 40 Great Artists, a beautiful new book of her favourite fl oral paintings. � e book explores the signifi cance of fl owers in various art movements – spanning several decades; from the usual suspects such as Manet and Van Gogh to Georgia O’Keefe’s surreal fl oral close-ups and the vibrant works of 17th-century Dutch painter, Ambrosius Bosschaert. £12.99 published by Frances Lincoln. Available at Oliver Bonas, 24 Turnham Green Terrace, W4; oliverbonas.com

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WHAT:Betty Blythe founder, Lulu Gwynne, is obsessed with all things vintage, girlie and glam. Her dream to open a local neighbourhood deli-cum-afternoon tea joint was inspired by old school Hollywood actress Betty Blythe and was opened, somewhat surreptitiously, on Brook Green’s Blythe Road. Offering quintessentially British food staples with a Hollywood twist, the afternoon teas are a decadent affair and can be catered for large parties, hen dos and baby showers.WHY IS IT SPECIAL: �e dazzling array of extracurricular retro-inspired activities. �ere’s everything from cupcake decorating workshops to Charleston dancing, fascinator hat making and vintage photo shoots. DON’T MISS: �e truffle chocolate brownies. Afternoon tea, £20, corkage fee £2.20. 73 Blythe Rd London, W14;bettyblythe.co.uk

WHAT:�e rest of the world may perceive afternoon tea as a daily occurrence in the lives of the English – drinking out of dainty cups with our little fingers raised and top hats laid down – but if only that were really the case. Upsy Daisy Bakery have made it their mission to bring back that homely feel to tea in the afternoon, which is missing in the big chains on the high street and too formal in the up-market hotels. �ey’ve certainly achieved what they set out to do with aplomb. As well as a whole page on the menu dedicated to tea, there are also different types of china pots and cups to compliment each blend. �e food is brought out on a triple-tiered cake stand. Finger sandwiches on the

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WHAT:� ere may be plenty of quaint cake and tea spots in London but very few can lay claim to the kind of rich history within the walls of � e Original Maids of Honour in Kew. � e unusual name derives from the Maid of Honour cakes which were, allegedly, favoured by Anne Boleyn and her Maids of Honour. � e legend goes that King Henry VIII was so enamoured with the cakes when he fi rst tasted one that he confi scated the recipe and kept it under lock and key at Richmond Palace. One is advised to take this story with a pinch of salt, but the tea rooms have a fascinating (and provable) history as well as an archive of ration books, menus and correspondences.

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Established in 1887, the original building took quite a battering during the Second World War, but was built back to it’s former glory. Today the menus off er traditional, no nonsense cakes, breakfasts and lunches. WHY IS IT SPECIAL:Pop along to the Richmond Museum to see the original gold painted shop front sign, which has been on loan since the 1980s. DON’T MISS: � e Maids of Honour cakes, of course. When in Rome...

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The Petersham hours overlooking the serene vista and dog walkers passing by whilst picking at fi nger sandwiches, delightful pastries and scones layered with lashings of clotted cream. WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL: It’s got to be the view. Fight for the cosy window seat and watch the world go by. DON’T MISS: Tempting as it may be to fi ll up on the ubiquitous scones, cream and jam, the array of petite pastries – macarons, lemon drizzle, fruit cake – are fully deserving of your attention.

Afternoon Tea at � e Petersham costs £23.50 per person with a supplement of £12.50 per person for a glass of Champagne. Nightingale Lane, Richmond, Surrey, TW10; petershamhotel.co.uk

WHAT:Designed by prolifi c architect John Giles and completed in 1865, � e Petersham Hotel was described, at that time, as encompassing a ‘fl orid Italian Gothic’ style. � e looming property stands in vast grounds overlooking the Petersham Meadows to a distinctive, picturesque curve in the River � ames. A grandiose building it may be (those who tend to suff er from vertigo may want to avoid looking up at the spectacular unsupported Portland stone staircase; one of the country’s largest) but there is a natural informal ambiance as soon as you step inside. Afternoon tea, served daily from 15:30 to 17:30, is a traditional aff air; which is enjoyed ensconced in the comfort of the unassuming Petersham restaurant. Choose your tea and while away the

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Sam Harrison, founder of his eponymous brasserie, puts it best: ‘for me, going to brunch is total indulgence. It’s not a necessity.’ It is, indeed, difficult to argue

the merits of this superfluous in-between meal, but perhaps it’s time we Brits let our hair down and embraced the brunch craze, which has stealthily made its way from trendy New York eateries to our shores. If you’re new to the brunch concept, then Sam’s is the perfect place to start.

Founded eight years ago, at a time when Chiswick wasn’t yet a major player in the west London food scene, Sam’s Brasserie opened in Barley Mow passage, just off the High Road. ‘You could tell that something was really happening in Chiswick’, says Harrison, who previously worked under Rick Stein, a chef he still counts as a friend and recipe contributor.

Since then, Sam’s Brasserie has cemented a loyal fan base due to its sumptuous menus, commitment to local produce (Harrison cites local food initiative Abundance) and a widespread appeal; everyone from business folk to families, couples and night owls can be found in the smart warehouse-style space.

Personally, Harrison has a real penchant for brunch, and is unashamedly proud of his menu, which boasts standard brunch staples such as Eggs Benedict, full English and French toast, as well as some more off-beat dishes like scrambled eggs with chorizo, duck hash and salmon and smoked haddock kedgeree. I go for the Coln Valley Smoked Salmon, scrambled eggs and brioche – ordered with a slight trepidation on account of the sometimes sickly sweet French bun. It is, however, a masterful dish and the flavours complement one another beautifully. It doesn’t

help that the brioche is heaving with generous lashings of delectable smoked salmon. My partner goes for the scrambled eggs and chorizo – Harrison’s personal favourite – with the primary ingredient sourced from popular Spanish importers and restaurateurs Brindisa. Again, the dish illustrates the chef ’s keen attention to detail with all elements working in (delicious) harmony; the cherry tomatoes and chorizo pack a punch and add a touch of pizazz to an otherwise very simple dish. Our meals are accompanied by a good old fashioned pot of tea, though my partner does try a carrot, orange and celery juice to kick start our (admittedly rather relaxed) working day. Indeed, perhaps this most decadent of meals is best enjoyed at the weekend, to take full advantage of its idle nature. It’s official; I’m now a fully fledged member of the brunch brigade.

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Bovey Castle, Devon

THE BEDROOMGreet the morning by throwing open the leaded windows, taking in the glorious vista and breathing diamond sharp moorland air. Each of Bovey Castle’s 79 bedrooms and suites and 14 lodges guarantee an exceptional start to the day. As be�tting the surroundings, Castle Valley rooms are decorated with restrained woodland and oral prints, sumptuous lined curtains and classic furnishings. Beds are supremely comfortable and the wooden chest containing a variety of beverages and �ne china with fresh milk provided is a welcome addition.

THE RESTAURANTDinner and breakfast is served in the main restaurant, the elegant Edwardian Grill decorated in Art Deco style enhanced by Chinoiserie wall covering. A �ne dining menu changes with the seasons and promises West Country produce. �e house wine is excellent. �e Castle Bistro o�ers more meals and snacks (there is a special children’s menu) in relaxed contemporary surroundings. And what could be nicer than Afternoon Tea (think scones with lashings of jam and Devon cream) taken outside on the terrace. A glass of Champagne perhaps? In such civilized surroundings as these, it would seem churlish not to.

THE HOTEL If you’ve ever yearned to call a castle home, this is the hotel for you. Bovey Castle is a ravishing resort set in a 400 acre private estate within Dartmoor National Park. A lavish neo-Elizabethan manor house built by the W.H. Smith (the stationers) family in 1907, Bovey Castle exudes opulence and grandeur. With a blockbuster interior including the Cathedral Room – featuring a carved stone chimney, minstrel’s gallery and ornate plaster ceilings – plus an elegant Adam drawing room, guests can indulge in a Downton Abbey lifestyle both inside and out. Overlooking the championship riverside 18 hole golf course embraced by the dramatic moor, there’s a range of country pursuits including archery, clay pigeon shooting, tennis and bracing walks, plus an indoor Deco style swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and a separate holistic spa. A daily falconry display featuring avian marvels such as Merlin, a huge, handsome but not-so-smart European owl and Rosie, a disagreeable Bald Eagle, is top class entertainment.

THE SPADartmoor meets Delhi at Bovey Castle’s relaxing Sundãri Spa. Meaning ‘beautiful woman’ in Sanskrit and created by supermodel Christy Turlington, Sundãri comprises an exclusive collection of Ayurvedic treatments and products based on ancient Indian healing. �ere’s certainly a hint of mystic spirituality with scented candles ickering in the relaxation room and around the sunken bath set on a plinth in the largest of the six treatment rooms. With the emphasis on massage, most facials and body treatments are conducted using a range of edible sounding products such as the Rooibos Tea, Honey and Fruit Brightening Enzyme Facial (60 minutes, £100). You’ll emerge looking good enough to eat.

GETTING THEREA half hour journey by road (the hotel can arrange this) from Exeter St Davids Station, where regular trains run from Paddington.

PRICE TAGBovey Castle is a member of Pride of Britain Hotels – a consortium of 45 privately-owned independent British hotels and spas. Rooms start from £249 per night based on two sharing. 0800 089 3929; prideofbritainhotels.com.

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From the majesty of Sugarloaf Mountain to the madcap architecture of Brasilia, Claire Cohen

explores Brazil’s cultural highlights

Blame it on

doubling to over 3 million a year by 2016. My first stop is the historic Copacabana

Palace Hotel. With creamy Art Deco features and views across the glittering Atlantic, it’s easy to see why the world’s most famous faces choose to stay here.

On the doorstep is Copacabana beach; its celebrated golden curve of sand lined with lively bars, cafes and teenagers tight-rope walking between palm trees. Next-door is

In Brazil, they say that God created the world in six days and on the seventh he made Rio de Janeiro.It may be a well-worn adage. But, as the city prepares to take its place on the world stage, the sentiment

has never been more appropriate. �is is Brazil’s moment. In just a few

months it has been named as the world’s sixth largest economy, brought samba music to Stratford during the Olympics closing ceremony and starred in a documentary series alongside Michael Palin. Not before time, our eyes are being opened to the many different faces of this emerging nation. You can experience the sights, sounds and colours of Rio; the modernist architecture of Brasilia and the beaches of Santa Catarina in just a few days. And as the host of the 2014 World Cup and the Olympic Games in 2016, there could hardly be a better time for Brazil to establish itself as a go-to destination for sun, sports and spending.

Rio is at the heart of the country’s regeneration. It is in the grip of modernisation. Money is being pumped into airports and hotels in anticipation of tourist numbers

Ipanema beach. In fact, everywhere you turn in this city, you come face-to-face with another world-famous landmark.

At 396 metres tall, Sugarloaf Mountain is perhaps the most imposing. �e two-stage cable car ride to its summit is not for the faint-hearted. But stick with it. On a clear day, the views are the star of the show. Guanabara Bay spreads out below. Islands are dotted along the horizon. Better still, time your visit to coincide with the sunset – as we did – and catch a glimpse of Rio’s most famous resident. For, as the sky darkens, Christ the Redeemer appears through the mist on an adjacent mountain; arms outstretched, illuminated by a blazing purple halo. It’s

an unforgettable sight. My next stop couldn’t have been more

different: the luxurious resort of Ponta dos Ganchos, a 90 minute flight south of Rio in the state of Santa Catarina. �e first thing to remember when staying here is to leave your watch at the door. ‘We don’t take any notice of time’, explains manager Miguel Garcia.

It’s this philosophy of indulgence that runs through the resort; from the ten course

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breakfast tasting menu to the absence of check out times and attentive staff who will attend to your every whim.

�e resort is a byword for romance. You can enjoy a couple’s boat ride (sunset, champagne, oysters), couple’s massage or a couple’s cookery course. �ere’s even a private island, where couples can eat a candlelit supper. In the hotel restaurant I enjoy shrimp with manioc cream, seabass ceviche and langoustine risotto. �ere’s a seafood grill on the terrace (90 per cent of the world’s oysters are farmed here). Vegetables are sourced from the on-site organic garden. �is is a food lover’s paradise, too.

But, if you can tear yourself away from the gastronomic delights and plush robes, there are other attractions worth exploring. Jump in the car and make the 50 minute journey to Florianopolis. With a population of 400,000 – but the infrastructure to cope with over a million in high season – this can feel like a ghost town, albeit a fascinating one. It became popular with South American tourists a decade ago, after one of their beloved soap operas was set here.

Visitors also pour into the neighbouring trendy beach resort of Jurere – which boasts a house owned by supermodel Gisele – and the historic town of San Antonio, with its lively municipal market.

But no trip to Brazil is complete without discovering the work of architect and national treasure Oscar Niemeyer, who died late last year. So, with a heavy heart, I bade farewell to Ponta and travelled on north to Brasilia.

Conceived in 1956, Brasilia was the result of a contest to design the new federal capital, held by then President Juscelino Kubitschek.Urban planner Lucio Costa beat 5,500 entrants to win with his madcap vision and – along with Niemeyer – saw it constructed in just three years and Brasilia was inaugurated in 1960.

�e city’s layout is unlike any other. Designed in the shape of a plane, it’s the largest city in the world not in existence at the start of the 20th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each district is divided into numbered blocks and each of these ‘units’ has its own set of amenities: school, church, shops, community centre, library and cinema. Commercial districts are eccentrically

clumped together (we drive along a street lined with pharmacies). �ere are building rules too: no block is more than six storeys high and all stand on stilts, to improve ventilation.

It’s fascinating – even more so if you allow yourself to get lost. Arty shops and cafes have popped up below residential super blocks. Buildings are dotted with geometric tiles by artist Athos Bulcão. It’s all in stark contrast to the brilliant white, modernist buildings that make up Niemeyer’s utopian ‘triangle of power’ in the city centre.

But to really appreciate Brasilia, just stand in one of its vast squares to take it all in. �ere’s no danger of claustrophobia here, the giant structures create an overwhelming landscape. It’s easy to feel small. Little wonder the capital is famed for its wide expanse of dazzling blue sky.

Ponta dos Ganchos offers rates from £420 per bungalow per night, including all meals and based on two sharing. +55 48 39537000; pontadosganchos.com. �e Leading Hotels of the World (00800 2888 8882 offers stays at Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro from US$510 per room per night based on two people sharing including buffet breakfast. lhw.com/copacabana For further information on Brazil please visit braziltour.com

‘As the sky darkens, Christ the Redeemer

appears through the mist on an adjacent mountain’

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MASSERIA TORRE COCCARO, PUGLIA A.A. Gill was rather rude about Puglia in �e Sunday Times a couple of years ago, dismissing it as ‘dirty’ and ‘despondent’. We have no idea what he was on about. Any doubts you may have about this southern region of Italy will be dispelled by this lovely hotel in a hot, lazy, rural landscape alive with bees and wild flowers, and dotted with olive trees that are hundreds of years old.

A ‘masseria’ is an old fortified farmhouse typical of Puglia. Coccaro, which is built around a charming courtyard, and boasts its own 17th-century church, is one of the most sympathetic restorations, maintaining its rustic, irregular charms – bumpy limestone floors and walls, and a shabby-chic look -- without compromising on comfort. �is place is an art lovers dream. �ere is an artist in residence and twice a year a new piece of work is launched. �e current collection totals 14 – quite brilliant – installations including three frescos in the hotel’s 12th-century grotto.

�e cuisine is here is rural comfort food. �ere’s not much emphasis on meat; Puglian cuisine evolved in a poor region that derived taste from the most basic (and healthy) ingredients,

THE DOLDER GRAND, ZURICH �ink of Zurich and you might think of bankers, watches and chocolate, but art? In fact, the city has a vibrant art scene and at �e Dolder Grand, art is very much on the agenda.

�is city landmark has been perched above Lake Zurich since 1899. After a four-year restoration led by Sir Norman Foster it reopened in 2008 as a thoroughly modern masterpiece. Two wings with sweeping glass facades now flank the hotel’s main building, with its fairytale steeples and lofty wooden ceilings, artfully mixing the traditional and contemporary.

�e Dolder’s owner, Urs Schwarzenbach’s museum-worthy private art collection – there are around 130 pieces – adorns the walls. An enormous Warhol panel hangs above the onyx reception desk, depicting everything from Marilyn Monroe to Chairman Mao, while a Dali greets you at the entrance to the two Michelin-starred restaurant.

Art is all over the city. From Chagall’s exquisite stained-glass windows in the 9th-century Gothic abbey, Fraumünster, and Giacometti’s murals at the police

Absolutely packs a paintbrush and picks the top three resorts that

combine art with relaxation

Art for art’s sake

and thus does incredibly inventive things with vegetables and pasta, as well as serving excellent fresh fish from the Adriatic coast.

Coccaro is full of secret nooks and crannies, with divans and wooden tables where you can find some privacy in the sun, and it has a great pool with a sloping shallow area that is perfect for children. It is friendly, charming, unpretentious and thoroughly Puglian. You probably won’t spot gangs of patronising British media luvvies here -- but maybe that’s all part of its charm.

Doubles are from € 422 a night including breakfast and taxes. masseriatorrecoccaro.com

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headquarters, to the street art of Zurich West, the former industrial quarter where old warehouses have been converted into shops and bars. �e stately Kunsthaus is the venue for fine arts – from the golden age of Dutch painting to sculpture by Cy Twombly – while the Kunsthalle is a bastion for international contemporary art. And alternative art spaces are opening all the time, such as artist-run Dienstgebäude and Karma International.

After a hard day on the art trail, head to the Dolder’s outstanding spa, passing a joyful Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture on route. After an indulgent treatment, jump in to the outdoor hot tub for spectacular views over the city, and a fabulously curvy Fernando Botero bronze.

�e author flew with SWISS (swiss.com). Double rooms at �e Dolder Grand are from CHF 590 (thedoldergrand.com). For more information on Switzerland, visit mySwitzerland.com

LES ETANGS DE COROT, PARIS �is spectacularly scenic retreat not far from Versailles is the very inspiration behind the early works of Jean-Baptiste Corot, forefather of Impressionism – and the hotel’s namesake, and it was here that his good friend Claude Monet paid him regular visits.

Guests can now follow in the footsteps of the Impressionist masters and develop their artistic talents under guidance from esteemed local artist Agnes Monteilhet. It would be more than fair to say that Agnes, who has studied and exhibited at a variety of prestigious Parisian institutions, is truly passionate about her subject, which makes her the ideal conduit for the creative d’Avray atmosphere.

A weekend at Les Etangs is luxuriously serene and feels both indulgent and peaceful as you rest, nestled in the charming 200-year-old artists’ hamlet of Ville d’Avray. �e serenity of the setting emanates throughout the hotel and the bedrooms are magical. Each one is named

after a famous guest who has stayed there – think Victor Hugo and the Duc d’Orléans – and boasts a beautiful colour palette in both bedroom and bathroom, giving a calming and unique feel.

For those who would rather just soak up the atmosphere than engage in artistic studies, the hotel also boasts a gorgeous Caudalie Vinotherapie spa and a gastronomic restaurant, Le Café des Artistes, where you can sample delicious French delicacies and relax in front of stunning views over the gardens, lily-pad ponds and distant forest. Be an Artist for a Day with Les Etangs de Corot starts from € 556 for two including a 3-hour pastel drawing, watercolour or oil painting class, an overnight stay in a double room with breakfast and dinner at Le Café des Artistes. Standard Room rates start from €195. etangs-corot.com Eurostar Plus Culture gives passengers 2-for-1 entry into some of Paris’ most popular museums. Eurostar operates up to 18 daily services from London to Paris Gare Du Nord with return fares from £69. eurostar.com

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Springvale Terrace Brook Green W14A pretty flat fronted end of terrace Victorian cottage (103 sq m/1,109 sq ft approx.) with a part stucco part London brick facade. Planning permission has recently been granted to extend into the loft space. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, loft storage, cloakroom, garden.

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Lakeside Road Brook Green W14A generously proportioned raised ground floor flat (91 sq m/979 sq ft approx.) converted from a late Victorian terraced house. The flat has excellent ceiling height throughout and the reception room and principle bedroom have large bay windows. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, storage.

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Batoum Gardens Brook Green W6A bright and spacious upper duplex (99 sq m/1,066 sq ft approx.) converted from the top floors of a Victorian terraced house. The property retains period features with modern fittings in the kitchen and bathroom. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, demised flat roof.

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Brook Green Brook Green W6A magnificent and imposing blue plaque, grade II listed Victorian house (405 sq m/4,359 sq ft approx.)fronting onto Brook Green. 5 bedrooms, dressing room, 3 bathrooms, 3 shower rooms, 5 reception rooms, 2 kitchens conservatory, utility room, cellar, balcony, garden, 2 parking spaces.

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Bolingbroke Road Brook Green W14A beautiful and spacious garden flat (53 sq m/570 sq ft approx.) converted from the original reception rooms of a terraced Victorian house. The flat benefits from substantial ceiling height, retains many of the original features and southerly facing garden. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, garden.



Sinclair Road Brook Green W14An attractively presented lower ground floor flat (32 sq m/344 sq ft approx) converted from an imposing Victorian terraced house. The studio room has good ceiling height and a broad bay window, there are modern fittings in the kitchen and bathroom. Studio room, kitchen, bathroom, storage.

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Rockley Road Brook Green W14A spacious garden flat (81 sq m/872 sq ft approx.), converted from a double fronted Victorian house. Painted in off white colours with hardwood floors throughout the principle rooms. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, utility room, storage area, cloakroom, westerly facing court yard garden.



Porten Road Brook Green W14A beautifully finished raised ground floor flat (36.4 sq m/392 sq ft approx.), converted from a stucco fronted Victorian terraced house. The attention to detail with respect to the decor is exceptional and clever design features have been employed throughout. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, storage.




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Sinclair Road Brook Green W14An extremely smart, spacious flat has undergone complete refurbishment and benefits from wood flooring throughout. Sinclair Road is an ideal location for commuting being just a short walk from the Central Line at Shepherds Bush. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen.

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CHISWICK MALL, W6A Victorian house available ONLY to working artists actively engaged in painting, sculpture, print making, graphic design, product design, ceramic design, design for theatre, TV and film, fashion design, architecture, landscape architecture or interior design, as designated by the Trevelyan Arts Trust. Approx. 1,813 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 1/2 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, 1/2 receptions, studio room, balcony, communal garden, garage.Lease to 2125 Guide Price £1,950,000


RICHMOND 020 8940 6611 [email protected] www.johndwood.co.uk

TWICKENHAMA delightful Edwardian terraced house set over three floors, with potential to extend into the loft (STPP) creating a further bedroom and bathroom. Approx. 1,421 sq ft. Energy Rating: E.4 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 cloakrooms, rear courtyard.Freehold Guide Price £925,000

OLD ISLEWORTHA wonderful apartment on the 1st floor of a modern residential building within a picturesque square. Approx. 1,130 sq ft. Energy Rating: C.2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, secure allocated parking.Freehold Share Guide Price £465,000


RICHMOND 020 8940 6611 [email protected] www.johndwood.co.uk

TWICKENHAM A newly built house forming part of this bespoke development, with stylish interior finished to the highest specification, enjoying direct access to the Trust Grounds. Approx. 3,355 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 receptions, kitchen/family area, cinema room, roof terrace, off-street parking.Freehold Guide Price £2,350,000

TWICKENHAM An end-of-terrace period house set over three floors, comprehensively reconstructed, enlarged and refurbished to an exacting standard. Approx. 2,734 sq ft. Energy Rating: C.5 bedrooms, dressing room, 3 bathrooms, reception, dining area, playroom, utility, gardens, parking.Freehold Guide Price £1,595,000 1872 - 2013

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Born and raised in Brighton, I moved to London in my early twenties to work as an estate agent and West London was the natural choice for me having always had family living in the area. My Nan and Granddad lived in Notting Hill and I remember

as a child loving the colourful houses and equally colourful residents. Having lived and worked in Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush and now Chiswick, I know for certain that it is my favourite area for many reasons. Walking around Chiswick I feel a sense of community, warmth and safety as this village-like atmosphere attracts families and young professionals like me. I am still discovering hidden delights all over Chiswick, even after living here for four years, and being a foodie I am spoilt for choice - the amount of quality restaurants, bistros and cafes is staggering. ere are a variety of outstanding pubs each o�ering a unique setting and character, including the High Road House, e Bollo, e Swan, to mention a few. ere is also a most sophisticated pub crawl along the River ames that starts at Strand on the Green and has no de�nitive destination…e best way to see and experience Chiswick is at the weekend as the high street is bustling and comes alive with activity. Turnham Green hosts a variety of events and there is an excellent Farmer’s food market on Sunday’s held in the farmyard setting of the Grove Park Farm House. is is adjacent to the Dukes Meadows recreational area, Chiswick House and Grounds and the River ames which is a popular place for families and friends to meet and relax and where children can play.

Turnham Green Terrace has fantastic shops and deli’s – including the best homemade ice cream from Fouberts. Chiswick cannot be discussed without mentioning it’s abundance of quality schools, which draw families from all over London. e properties falling into the schools catchments are very ‘hot’ property with many homes going to multiple bids well over the asking prices. Chiswick, like many other London postcodes, has seen an incredible rise in property prices over the past few years due to demand being high and supply being low. Having worked as an agent since 2006, Chiswick for me has certainly been the most pleasurable and exciting. Working with di�erent types of clients ensures that each day is di�erent and provides new challenges to face. Single and professional couples provide steady demand for properties in the region of £250,000 - £500,000 and we have seen a 5% increase of buy-to-let investors compared to this time last year. Expanding families look for homes in the exclusive pockets of Glebe Estate, Bedford Park, Chiswick Park, Grove Park, Wendell Park and Starch Green with prices ranging from £800,000 to £3m. Mature downsizers who sell their large family home in the above mentioned hot spots look to buy large apartments or small houses just o� the High Road to be close to local shops and transport links. Residents in Chiswick remain in Chiswick, buying and selling their homes to suit their changing needs and really, who could blame them?

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Raynham Road, Hammersmith, W6£1,275,000Freehold

Hammersmith 020 8563 9633Email [email protected]

This beautifully presented Edwardian townhouse offers a perfect combination of period detail with contemporary living.

This property is well located on a quiet residential road in Brackenbury Village close to excellent local schools and Ravenscourt Park and Hammersmith station for the Piccadilly, District, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines. This location also offers a superb selection of local pubs, bars, shops and restaurants.

• Four bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Open plan living space • Well proportioned rooms • Secluded patio garden • Convenient for village shops • Ravenscourt Park nearby • Close to John Betts Primary School• EPC rating D

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Ashchurch Grove, Shepherd’s Bush, W12£1,400,000Freehold

Hammersmith 020 8563 9633Email [email protected]

A charming five bedroom home situated in the highly desirable Starch Green area of Shepherd’s Bush. This property offers original period features including high ceilings, bay windows, oak wood flooring, cast iron fireplaces and cornice ceilings. Well located for a variety of transport links, local amenities and close to Ravenscourt Park.

• Five bedrooms• Two reception rooms• Kitchen/breakfast room• Two bathrooms and WC• Landscaped garden• Close to Ravenscourt Park• Good transport links• Sought after location• EPC rating E


Grosvenor Road, Chiswick, W4£650,000Shared freehold

Chiswick 020 8742 8686Email [email protected]

A spacious two double bedroom period garden flat situated in a sought after tree lined residential road within easy access of the High Road and District line underground.

• Two double bedrooms• Impressive reception room• Working log fire• Farmhouse style kitchen• 60ft south facing garden• Separate external studio• Over 1,000 sq ft total• Nearest tube Gunnersbury• EPC rating D


Castlebar Park, Ealing, W5 £4,500 pcmA superb four bedroom gated townhouse finished to a high specification. The property comprises four bedrooms, four bathrooms, master suite with walk in wardrobe, luxury bespoke fitted kitchen, two reception rooms, study, WC, patio garden and underground parking. Furnished.Ealing 020 8579 6279Email [email protected]

The Vale, Acton, W3£1,440 pcmA newly built one bedroom apartment in Acton. This property boasts a spacious open plan kitchen, wooden flooring and a luxury fitted bathroom. Close to Acton Central station. Unfurnished or part furnished. Hammersmith 020 8563 9889Email [email protected]


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A charming fi ve bedroom three reception room Victorian house offering over 2400 sq ft of accommodation presented in good condition throughout. This period family home retains much of its original charm and character. EPC rating = E.

Fairlawn Avenue, Chiswick, W4

• Central location • 2400 sq ft• Victorian family home

• Five bedrooms• Three/four reception rooms• Utility room

• South facing garden• No upward chain• Freehold

£1,100,000 Freehold

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A well presented four bedroom Victorian terrace house in this popular location close to the River Thames and benefi t-ting off street parking and 40’ west facing rear garden with large brick built store ideal for bikes and garden equipment. Freehold. EPC = D

Grove Park Terrace, Chiswick, W4

• Popular Grove Park location• Walking distance of Strand on the Green & Grove Park Primary Schools

• Few minutes to Chiswick Mainline (Waterloo)• Off street parking • West facing rear garden

• Two reception rooms• Four bedrooms (currently arranged as three)• Two bathrooms (one en suite)

£975,000

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POINT WHARF LANE, TW8 £350 PER WEEK

Beautifully presented two double bedroom second floor flat in this highly sought after riverside development. Boasting a stunning open plankitchen reception room, a river side balcony and a master ensuite bedroom. Large open plan reception room, fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops, fitted wardrobes and riverside views. Underground parking space included.

QUEEN ANNES GROVE, W4 £430 PER WEEK

A large, light and beautifully presented two double bedroom flat on this highly desirable road in the heart of Bedford Park, just minutes fromTurnham Green underground station. Top floor position ensures beautiful views from the reception and bedrooms.

LINDEN GARDENS, W4 £330 PER WEEK

A newly decorated lower ground floor garden flat with private west facing garden. Large double bedroom with wardrobes, reception room withwood floors, bathroom with shower over, fitted kitchen, garden. The flat is on one of Chiswick's best located roads, moments from the shops,restaurants cafés on the High Road and 5 minutes from Turnham Green station. The property is available early September, furnished.

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FAIRLAWN AVENUE, W4 £465,000

An amazingly light, well presented triple aspect flat with the added benefit of a balcony and private garden. Three bedrooms, luxury bathroom, 14' reception room, fully integrated kitchen, gas fired central heating, share in the freehold, balcony and private garden with side access. Ideallysituated within close proximity of Chiswick Park tube station and the extensive shopping and restaurant facilities on Chiswick High Road.

An original three storey semi detached Victorian house o�ering an excellent balance of living and entertaining space in this quiet tree lined road. Four double bedrooms, Two bathrooms, 31’ Through reception room, 24’ Fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, High ceilings, Landscaped garden. Ideally situated in this quality residential road o�ering close proximity to tube, rail, bus and road networks.

THORNEY HEDGE ROAD, W4 GUIDE PRICE £1,250,000

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A well balanced Edwardian house with the added bene�t of a private 77’ garden and o� street parking for two cars. Four double bedrooms, Luxury bathroom, Ensuite shower room, 26’ Through reception room, 30’ Fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom/utility room, Private 77’ landscaped garden, O� street parking for two cars. Ideally situated in this quality residential street o�ering close proximity to the River Thames, Chiswick House Grounds and numerous transport facilities.

GRANTHAM ROAD, W4 £935,000

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POINT WHARF LANE, TW8 £350 PER WEEK

Beautifully presented two double bedroom second floor flat in this highly sought after riverside development. Boasting a stunning open plankitchen reception room, a river side balcony and a master ensuite bedroom. Large open plan reception room, fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops, fitted wardrobes and riverside views. Underground parking space included.

QUEEN ANNES GROVE, W4 £430 PER WEEK

A large, light and beautifully presented two double bedroom flat on this highly desirable road in the heart of Bedford Park, just minutes fromTurnham Green underground station. Top floor position ensures beautiful views from the reception and bedrooms.

LINDEN GARDENS, W4 £330 PER WEEK

A newly decorated lower ground floor garden flat with private west facing garden. Large double bedroom with wardrobes, reception room withwood floors, bathroom with shower over, fitted kitchen, garden. The flat is on one of Chiswick's best located roads, moments from the shops,restaurants cafés on the High Road and 5 minutes from Turnham Green station. The property is available early September, furnished.

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FAIRLAWN AVENUE, W4 £465,000

An amazingly light, well presented triple aspect flat with the added benefit of a balcony and private garden. Three bedrooms, luxury bathroom, 14' reception room, fully integrated kitchen, gas fired central heating, share in the freehold, balcony and private garden with side access. Ideallysituated within close proximity of Chiswick Park tube station and the extensive shopping and restaurant facilities on Chiswick High Road.

A spectacular two bedroom period conversion maisonette with the sole use of a stunning 90’ south facing landscaped garden. 26’ Reception room, Fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room, Study, Two double bedrooms, Luxury shower room, Host of original features, Long lease, Direct access onto a 90’ South facing private landscaped garden with side access. Situated within close proximity of tube, train, bus and road networks o�ering excellent transport links both in and out of town.

CHISWICK HIGH ROAD, W4 £650,000

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ST ALBANS AVENUE,W4 £1,150,000

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CORNEY REACH Away from the hustle and bustle of the High Road is Corney Reach, built on land where Corney House

once stood. Nestled on the river at Chiswick pier, there are a number of well proportioned apartments and three storey townhouses. It is home to Chiswick lifeboat station and surrounded by some of the areas most sought after places to relax and unwind including the magnificent Palladian Villa, Chiswick house, set in beautiful historic gardens. Sworn & co 020 8995 3076; swornandco.com

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Master Class: Family Friendly Viewings

Most parents with young children are familiar with the scenario of frantic tidying that occurs in the ten minutes proceeding the welcome, yet unexpected, call from friends announcing that they’re in the area and about to drop by for tea. In

order to avoid similar stress, if you are selling your family house you should expect your agent to take the time to enquire about convenient viewing times that t around your family’s schedule, such as morning naps for babies and tea time for unruly toddlers. You may wish to consider asking for block viewings at a time when you can take a walk to the park; alternatively, your agent could arrange an open day one Saturday whilst you visit friends out of town. On a positive note, preparing your family house for market is a great excuse to get started on de-cluttering those toy boxes.David Williams – “Head of Sales” Jackson-Stops & Sta , 020 8943 9955; jackson-stops.co.uk

Master Class: Family Friendly ViewingsFamily Friendly ViewingsFamily Friendly

order to avoid similar stress, if you are selling your family house you should expect your agent to take the time to enquire about convenient viewing times that t around your family’s schedule, such as morning naps for babies and tea time for unruly toddlers. You may wish to consider asking for block viewings at a time when you can take a walk to the park; alternatively, your agent could arrange an open day one Saturday whilst you visit friends out of town. On a positive note, preparing your family house for market is a great excuse to get started on de-cluttering those toy boxes.David Williams – “Head of Sales” Jackson-Stops & Sta , 020 8943 9955; jackson-stops.co.uk

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MOST SATISFYING TRANSACTION I’VE HAD...With over thirty years in the Chiswick residential market it’s impossible to pick one most satisfying transaction, although recently we exchanged on a £4,000,000 Grade II listed house in Bedford park just days before the client emigrated to New Zealand. � e look of delight and relief on my clients face was most satisfying.

DEREK FLETCHER, Associate Director, John D Wood Turnham Green 020 8995 9394;[email protected]

MOST INTERESTING PROPERTY...We recently sold a charming timber framed cottage dating back to the 17th century and formerly an old coaching inn. Close to the river � ames at Chiswick mall it was reputedly a watering hole for the highwayman Dick Turpin and is rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman.

MOST LIKE ON MY BOOKS...Is located on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands with its own private beach and lovely palm trees and

it would give me great pleasure to conduct all viewings personally

and spend some time with my feet in the warm Caribbean sea.

MOST UNUSUAL INTERIOR...We are currently marketing a

wonderful apartment in the Chiswick Green Studios

development that was originally designed for a boating enthusiast and as well as many curved walls there is a ‘captain’s

cabin’ study with port hole window and sleeping

platform designed to remind the original owner of sleeping on his boat!

I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE... Two pheasants, a fox, and badger all staring at me in a reception room! A recent client was a keen hunting enthusiast and sent many of his trophies to the taxidermist, they made many of our potential purchasers a fright and in the end we had to banish them to the attic along with a menagerie of stu� ed animals.

CORNEY REACH Away from the hustle and bustle of the High Road is Corney Reach, built on land where Corney House

once stood. Nestled on the river at Chiswick pier, there are a number of well proportioned apartments and three storey townhouses. It is home to Chiswick lifeboat station and surrounded by some of the areas most sought after places to relax and unwind including the magnificent Palladian Villa, Chiswick house, set in beautiful historic gardens. Sworn & co 020 8995 3076; swornandco.com

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JAMES LESLIEBRANCH MANAGER T: 020 8994 4111 [email protected]

CRANBROOK ROAD W4 Fabulous 3 story house featuring custom built kitchen, loft conversion and west facing garden. 1984 price £179,950. Estimated price for 2013 £1m

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PAXTON ROAD W4

A charming three bed cottage with good reception

space and secluded garden.

1984 price £169,950. Estimated price for 2013 £750k

MAYFIELD AVENUE W4A very well presented garden � at with a share in the Freehold. 1984 price £110,000. Estimated price for 2013 £600k

ABINGER ROAD W4

Family house located within Bedford Park with large

receptions for entertaining and garden.

1984 price £349,950. Estimated price for 2013 £1.8m

GROVE MEWS W6A Stunning mews house with large reception room,

wood � oors and delightful patio garden.

1984 price £155,000. Estimated price for 2013 £700k

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ELLINGHAM ROAD W12 GUIDE PRICE £46 5,0 0 0 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

• Spacious upper maisonette • 787 sq ft/73 sq m approx.• 2 double bedrooms• Study/bedroom 3

• Bathroom• Reception room• Good quality kitchen• EPC – D

SUTHERLAND ROAD W4£6 5 0,0 0 0 FREEHOLD

DEVONSHIRE GARDENS W4£1, 8 5 0,0 0 0 FREEHOLD

• 3 storey period cottage 1301 sq ft/121 sq m approx• 3 double bedrooms• Bathroom and wet room• Double reception room• Conservatory kitchen• West facing garden

• Family house 2628 sq ft/244 sq m approx• 5 double bedrooms• 2 bathrooms/shower room en suite• 3 reception rooms plus study• Ample off street parking• 50’ wide garden with side access

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RYLETT ROAD W12GUIDE PRICE £1,75 0,0 0 0 FREEHOLD

• Family House 2456 sq ft/228 sq m approx• 5/6 double bedrooms• Bathroom. 3 shower rooms• Double reception room• Study•••

• Playroom• Conservatory/kitchen/dining room• 46 SW facing garden• Off street parking• EPC – D

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STOWE ROAD, W12A superb semi-detached corner house presented in immaculate decorative condition displaying an interesting fusion of both contemporary and traditional styles. Energy Rating: F. 2/3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, reception room, dining area, study/bedroom 3, garden.

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WINDSOR WAY, W14A superb apartment situated in this modern gated development on Brook Green. Featuring a spacious reception with oak wood floors, direct access to a west facing balcony and good storage throughout. Energy Rating: B. 2 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, wet room, reception, balcony, designated parking.

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WELLESLEY ROAD, W4A well presented apartment benefiting from a private patio garden to the front, and close to Kew Gardens, the River Thames and the amenities of central Chiswick. Energy Rating: D. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, garden, private parking.

£540,000 Leasehold 020 8936 3982 [email protected]


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WHITEHALL GARDENS, W4 A beautiful double-fronted Victorian family house in need of cosmetic updating, further benefits from off-street parking, a cellar, and loft conversion potential (STPP). Energy Rating: D. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden, private parking.

Excess £900,000 Freehold 020 8936 3982 [email protected]


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As the character of Turnham Green Terrace continues to be transformed, Sworn & Co, established 135 years ago, stands proudly at 194 Chiswick High Road, opposite to the boutiques and cafes of Devonshire Road. With a reputation for

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“Now that everything is successfully completed today, Aileen and I justwanted to say a heartfelt thank you for the way in which you have handled the whole sale. We well know from past experience how tricky property transactions can be, and this one has gone so smoothly because of your sound professional judgment and prompt handling at every stage.”

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“Having dealt with many Estate and management agents over the years I have seen the worst and best of the industry and I can whole heartily say that Sworn & Co are up there as the best. The ease of communication, the manner of professionalism and integrity shown are second to none. They have made the whole process on our part effortless from start to fi nish and I would have no hesitation to recommend them or use them myself again and again.”

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TIME OUTAndrew DunfordDirector, Winkworth, 020 8994 7096;Situated next door to the High Road Brasserie, Cowshed o�ers a full range of home pampering. �eir �rst stand-alone shop, boasts a collection of honest, natural and therapeutic products for the bath and home. Whether you’re looking for a gift or a treat for yourself, you can’t go wrong with their cheekily named products.

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LOCAL AGENTS GIVE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS...

SHOPAndrew Nunn Director, Andrew Nunn Associates 020 8995 1500;“Wow – tricky one-not a lot to choose from! If you want to invest in hand made shoes then visit Elias Shoes on Chardin Road – they will comfortably last a lifetime….. And for alterations to your wardrobe then the tailor at Ariana Dry Cleaners in South Parade is a genius”.

FACT Derek Fletcher, Associate Director, John D Wood & Co. 020 8995 9394; I was fascinated to learn that following a tragic �ood in the 1850’s when several servants lost their lives, trapped in basements, subsequent properties built on the Mall were forbidden to have basements to prevent a reoccurrence of the tragedy.

STREETDean Moriarty, Manager, Faron Sutaria020 8740 7766; Frithville Gardens is very close to St Stephen’s School, so is likely to be in the catchment area, and gives you access to Hammersmith Park. It is also just a stone’s throw from Shepherds Bush Market tube station and all the bus routes on Uxbridge Road.

KIDS Adrian Johnson,Sales Manager, Hamptons, 020 8987 8444;We are all very excited about the opening of Maggie and Rose this April. This family members club boasts 12,500 sqft of indoor and outdoor areas including secret garden, roof terrace, soft play areas, state of the art cooking, art schools and a family brasserie open 7 days a week.

LOCAL HANGOUTBrianna Joss, Letting Manager, Bective Leslie Marsh, 020 7603 5181;I would highly recommend Pentolina, just a couple of doors away it is far too convenient! Charming, authentic, fantastic Italian food and wonderful service. In summer the front is opened up and you can dine outside, in winter it’s cosy and warm, the food is fabulous and the prices are very reasonable.

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Visit the superb new Show Home - Now OpenSet behind a gated entrance, these strikingly contemporary 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses all feature a large open plan kitchen, family room, double basement garage, roof terrace and private rear garden. The location is ideal for tube links to central London, Heathrow, Westfield and excellent schools, and with a 24 hour concierge, business suite and adjacent Virgin Active gym, this really is West London living at its finest.

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St. Margarets, TW1 £765,000 FreeholdA three double bedroom, two bathroom Victorian freehold house which has been recently renovated. On the ground floor is a lovely formal reception room, downstairs cloakroom and to the rear of the property is a stunning kitchen/breakfast /dining room opening on to a South facing garden. On the first floor there is two double bedrooms, modern family bathroom and study area. On the top floor is a well-constructed loft conversion consisting of the master bedroom and en-suite shower room. EPC Rating = D

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St. Margarets, TW1 £795,000 FreeholdA semi-detached, Victorian four bedroom, two bathroom freehold house close to all of the amenities of St. Margaret’s Village. The house is laid out over 3 fl oors with two reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast on the ground fl oor along with cloakroom and access to a rear garden. The garden is well placed for side access. On the fi rst fl oor are three good sized bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. A stunning loft conversion with a spacious bedroom with Juliette balcony and an en-suite. EPC Rating = D

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£1,795,000 Freehold

An elegant & beautifully restored 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom detached double fronted family House in a great spot. 3 Elegant Receps, Morning Room, Sleek Kitchen, Secure gated forecourt parking And a glorious 100’ lawned garden, EPC E

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MOUNT PARK CONSERVATION AREAFEEL LIKE ROYALTY

in this exceptional 3 bedroom conversion Flat, the whole ground floor of this classic period house in royal Kings Road. Also comes withHuge Lounge, private garden and 2 garages, EPC F

£649,950 Long Lease

NEAR EALING COMMONYES MINISTER

You will definitely want to vote for this Splendid 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Edwardian villa in Whitehall Gardens. Lovely condition and south garden, EPC E

£875,000 Freehold

www.sintonhomes.com / 020 8566 1990 / 8 Springbridge Road, Ealing Broadway, London W5 2AA

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You will definitely want to vote for this Splendid 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Edwardian villa in Whitehall Gardens. Lovely condition and south garden, EPC E

£875,000 Freehold

CASTLEBAR AREAWHEN ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH

A particularly spacious and tastefully restored detached double fronted Victorian residence in a peaceful tree lined avenue close to Notting Hill, Durstan House & St Benedict’s Schools. Recently restored, retaining glorious original features, enhanced by modern touches it has Hall, Cloaks, 3 Lofty Corniced Receps, Splendid 27’ Family Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Laundry Room, 7 Bedrooms, 3 Smart Baths (1 en suite), Forecourt Parking, Walled 90’ West facing Garden, EPC E,

Price guide £2,000,000 Freehold

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LANCASTER HOUSE, W4PRICE £450,000 S/O F/H

� e last remaining unit in this exclusive newly constructed development. Comprising of a master bedroom with ensuite, second double bedroom, stylish bathroom, reception room, fully integrated kitchen, large entrance hall, built in storage, polished hard wood � ooring, new 999 year lease, share in the freehold, NHBC guarantee, situated within close proximity of Chiswick station, local bus routes and vehicle access into Central London, Heathrow and the West.020 8747 8800; whitmanandco.com

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LANCASTER HOUSE, W4PRICE £450,000 S/O F/H

� e last remaining unit in this exclusive newly constructed development. Comprising of a master bedroom with ensuite, second double bedroom, stylish bathroom, reception room, fully integrated kitchen, large entrance hall, built in storage, polished hard wood � ooring, new 999 year lease, share in the freehold, NHBC guarantee, situated within close proximity of Chiswick station, local bus routes and vehicle access into Central London, Heathrow

020 8747 8800; whitmanandco.com

ADDISON GARDENS, W14£1,150,000 S/O F/H� is beautiful apartment has undergone a complete refurbishment in recent years and now provides sumptuous and � exible accommodation. Comprising two bedrooms, a stunning reception room leading to a beautiful kitchen dining room, study and two bathrooms. � e garden is south facing and accessed by glorious � oor to ceiling glass doors which � ood the apartment with natural light. Addison Gardens is conveniently close to the many amenities and vast shopping of the London West eld shopping centre. � ere are excellent local transport links including London Underground services from Kensington Olympia (District Line) and Shepherd’s Bush Station (Central Line), while National Rail services are o� ered by nearby Shepherd’s Bush Rail Station.020 7605 7760; marshandparsons.co.uk

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DAVISVILLE ROAD, W12, £1,400,000 F/HArranged over four � oors, with high ceilings and a wealth of original features we are delighted to o er for sale this six bedroom family home which is situated along this residential road just o Askew Road and within close proximity to many local amenities, including schools, shops, bus routes, bars, restaurants, Ravenscourt Park and local underground stations. � e accommodation is arranged brie� y as follows. To the ground � oor there is an entrance hall, two reception rooms, guest cloakroom and a generous sized extended kitchen/diner to the rear. � e � rst � oor comprises of two double bedrooms and a family bathroom/wc, the second � oor comprises of three further double bedrooms and a second family bathroom and the loft has been converted to provide a sixth double bedroom. � ere is also a rear garden extending to approx 32ft.020 7603 1384; barnardmarcus.co.uk

SUTTON LANE NORTH, W4, £2,500,000 F/H A beautifully refurbished, detached, double-fronted house overlooking Turnham Green. Designed and � nished to an extremely high standard, the ground � oor features a large open-plan entertaining space with the kitchen/breakfast room to the front and a full width reception room/dining room to the rear which opens directly onto a leafy private garden. � e � ve double-bedrooms are arranged over the upper � oors, together with an en-suite bathroom and shower-room and a full width balcony with views over the Green. Recently decorated to the highest speci� cation throughout and featuring bespoke cabinetry by Andrew Macintosh in the reception room, study, and bedrooms, the house is accessed via electronic security gates with video entry phone and has o -street parking for numerous vehicles and a private rear garden.020 7603 5181; bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

MUNSTER ROAD, SW6 £999,950 F/H

Bushells are delighted to o er this Edwardian family house located on the ever popular Munster Road, near the junction of Ringmer Avenue. accommodation comprises: double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, ground � oor shower room, 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom and a beautiful west facing garden.020 7731 2808; bushells.com

RYLETT ROAD, £1,750,000 GUIDE PRICE F/H

A tall 5/6 bedroom family house over four � oors with o street parking (2456 sq ft / 228 sq m approx.), o ering fantastic natural light, with open south westerly aspect to the rear along Rylett Road. � e house has fabulous family/entertaining space with elegant wide reception rooms, and practical open plan space at garden level, with a useful playroom or guest/au pair’ bedroom with en suite shower room and an additional access to the front. � e house is situated at the end of a terrace on Bassein Park Road at the corner of Rylett Road. Both streets are quiet and contain some of the best family houses in the area. Both Wendell and Ravenscourt Park are within a short walk, as are numerous good private and state schools and the shopping and transports hubs of Hammersmith and West� eld. 020 8811 2929; philipwooller.com

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comprises of two double bedrooms and a family bathroom/wc, the second � oor comprises of three further double bedrooms and a second family bathroom and the loft has been converted to provide a sixth double bedroom. � ere is also a rear garden extending to approx 32ft.020 7603 1384; barnardmarcus.co.uk

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Birch Grove, Acton, W3

A truly exquisite six bedroom house ideally located on a desirable road in the heart of Ealing and benefi tting from a private West facing garden. Birch Grove is situated in Ealing within walking distance of a great range of amenities along Uxbridge Road and Ealing Broadway.

£1,525,000

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Goldsmith Avenue, Acton, W3

A remarkable fi ve bedroom semi- detached family home situated in the ever popular residential area of Poet’s Corner, beautifully presented over three fl oors, benefi ting from a large South facing garden and two external studios. The nearest transport links are Acton Central over ground and Acton Town underground station.

£1,150,000

Twyford Avenue, Acton, W3

A truly exceptional seven bedroom family home laid out over three fl oors offered to the market in superb condition throughout located on a desirable road in West London. This home is conveniently located close to the amenities of Uxbridge Road and the open spaces of Ealing Common.

£1,350,000

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Chesterfi eld Road, Chiswick, W4 £2,750,000

A fi ve bedroom home presented to the market in fabulous condition throughout. This property benefi ts from stylish interiors, off street parking and fantastic entertaining space. Conveniently located in the desirable Grove Park area, close transport links include Chiswick rail and Chiswick Park station. Motorists will benefi t from easy access to the A4/M4.

Alwyn Avenue, Chiswick, W4 £1,499,950

A truly exquisite four bedroom home boasting a wealth of period features and a south facing private garden. Alwyn Avenue is one of the most desirable streets in Chiswick as it is moments from amenities along Chiswick High Road, with Chiswick Park and Turnham Green Underground stations within walking distance.

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Waldeck Road, Ealing, W13

A substantial six bedroom family home benefi ting from three reception rooms and three bathrooms, offered to the market in a beautiful condition throughout. Located on one of Ealing’s most popular roads, the property is close to the shops, bars and restaurants along Ealing Broadway and is within easy reach of Ealing Broadway Station.

£1,000.00 Per Week

The Ridings , Ealing, W5

A stunning fi ve bedroom family home situated in the heart of the Haymills in Ealing. The property benefi ts from three bathrooms, a landscaped garden and off-street parking. It is situated within easy reach of North Ealing Underground Station, with motorists benefi ting from easy access to the A406/A40.

£1,154.00 Per Week

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Woodstock Road, Chiswick, W4

Located in the prestigious Bedford Park Conservation area, this spacious four bedroom home benefi ts from pri-vate off-street parking and is within easy reach of the High Road. Excellent transport links are easily accessible from Turnham Green and Chiswick Park tube stations.

£1,650 Per Week

Hartington Road, Chiswick, W4

A fi ve bedroom detached family home boasting a riverside location and benefi tting from off-street parking. The property comprises three reception areas, fi ve double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a conservatory that leads to a 150’ garden. Hartington Road is located in the desirable Grove Park area.

£2,000 per Week

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his immaculately presented property benefits from ample space on every level. The

ground floor comprises of a spacious front reception room, a luxurious family room and stunning open plan kitchen dinner with modern fittings. There is an under-floor wine cellar and bi folding doors which lead out to a wonderful private garden. On the first and second floors there

is an office space and five large double bedrooms each with en- suite bathrooms, including master bedroom with en-suite shower room and superb dressing room. Sutton Court road is ideally located for the many shops, bars and restaurants of Chiswick High road. The nearest underground station is Gunnersbury and motorists can find easy links into and out London via the A4/M4.

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SUTTON COURT ROAD, CHISWICK, W4A fabulous five bedroom semi

detached family home boasting four bathrooms and off street

parking, presented in immaculate condition and located in a

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75 Goldhawk Road,Shepherd's Bush,London W12 [email protected]

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An exceptional, newly renovated Victorian family home offering

extremely stylish and well thought out accommodation over four

floors. The house has been finished to an exceptionally high

standard. Comprising of five bedrooms two of them en-suite, two

reception rooms, family bathroom, WC and utility room, large

kitchen/dining room with bi-folding doors opening on to a 30ft west

facing garden. The house benefits by having under floor heating on

the whole ground floor and in all the bathrooms, it is wired for Cat 5

and has speakers in each room. The house has a lovely feel with

two entrances so that you can bring shopping and put bike’s into

storage cupboard without having to bring them through the main

part of the house.

Greenside Road, W12 £1,275,000 FH

A fabulously renovated Victorian family homeA fabulously renovated Victorian family home

A rarely available and stylish four storey Victorian house offering in

excess of 2,250 square feet of internal space. The house offers

elegantly proportioned rooms with numerous original features

including plasterwork and fireplaces. The accommodation currently

provides kitchen/dining/family room, cloakroom, utility room and

separate entrance on the lower ground floor. The raised ground floor

provides a dual aspect reception room with many original features

and high ceilings and a study. The extremely spacious master

bedroom suite occupies the entire first floor, whilst the top floor

provides three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

There is a private west facing rear garden.

Bamborough Gardens, W12 £1,475,000 FH

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GOING GREEN IN STYLE

Orchards of London have recently introduced a fleet of new Fiat 500s to their boutique offices in Chiswick and Ealing. Each vehicle is equipped with the award-winning 0.9-litre TwinAir engine, ensuring they are a perfect environmental fit. Fiat is internationally recognised as having the lowest average CO2 emissions of all major car brands in Europe, while Orchards of London recently won gold for corporate social responsibility at the National Estate Agency of the Year

Awards. Paul Connolly, managing director at Orchards of London says “The environment is extremely important to us and we have a responsibility to make sure that we look after what we have. One of the first things we checked when looking for a new car was the carbon emissions. We also felt the Fiat 500 would represent our brand very well as it is modern, elegant and full of personality – just like us! Orchards of London, 020 8995 9797; orchardsoflondon.com

INAUGURAL BARNES MUSIC FESTIVAL

SATURDAY 16TH AND SUNDAY 24TH MARCHMarsh & Parsons is pleased to be sponsoring the launch of a brand new Barnes Music Festival in March. � e � rst ever festival will celebrate the work of one of Barnes’ most illustrious musicians, composer Gustav Holst (1874-1934), with the festival themed ‘Holst and the English Tradition’. It will take place in venues ranging from St Mary’s Barnes to the famous Bull’s Head and St Osmund’s Hall. Over the nine days, the festival will bring together international artists including famous pianist Graham Johnson and the highly praised Tippett Quartet along with an array of performances, singers, jazz artists, and feature choral concerts by the Barnes Concert Band and St Mary’s Choir. Peter Rollings, chief executive of Marsh & Parsons, said “It is shaping up to be an exceptional event and we are pleased to have the opportunity to support and celebrate Barnes’ musical heritage and its thriving community. It may well be the � rst of its kind, but we have no doubt the festival will bring local residents together, and we are glad to do our bit to help. May it be the � rst of many in years to come.”For further information please contact: The Wriglesworth Consultancy Dan Pike / Neil Mackwood, 0207 427 1400

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EDWARD PRICKETT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

JOHN D WOOD

I joined the Richmond O� ce in October 2012, having previously headed our Primrose Hill O� ce for 10 years, and I must

say what a delight it has been. � e sought after schooling, convenient transport links, excellent leisure facilities combined with the beauty of Richmond Park and the River will continue to ensure that local property prices remain buoyant for the foreseeable future. I have recently completed my Indices in line with the LSE which compiles property transactions since January 2005. If you have not received it already do please call and I will send you a copy. It proves interesting reading! 0 20 8940 6611; johndwood.co.uk

ROBERT BARR MNAEA MARLASALES MANAGER

KERR & CO

What a phenomenal start to the year, we have been extremely busy from the start of 2013. With an acute shortage of family houses there is serious competition amongst buyers for each and every house we sell. There is slightly more choice for flat buyers but still no way near enough to satisfy demand. Buyers are highly motivated and exceptionally keen to find a new home. If it is your intention to move this year call Kerr And Co today.020 8743 1166; kerrandco.com

PROPERTY NEWS

LOST HOUR...It rarely happens but a quick visit to Dukes Meadow Golf Range to try and improve the handicap is always high on the agenda or “nipping out” to support my kids in their sporting endeavours.

THE MOST FABULOUS COCKTAIL IS... Do I look like a cocktail connoisseur! My colleagues tell me the Pina Colada at Carvosso’s is hard to beat or a Mojito at the ever popular Sam’s Brasserie.

ANDREW NUNN DIRECTOR T: 020 8995 1500 ANDREWNUNNASSOCIATES.CO.UK

As we kick of 2013 there are already positive signs for the sales market in Chiswick, despite the challenging market conditions

facing other areas. Turnham Green and Glebe State remain popular with families moving into the area due to the proximity to Belmont School, however limited stock is pushing prices up in those areas meaning prospective buyers have to move fast. We expect to see a steady increase in sales of one to three bed properties in the � rst part of 2013 with many � rst-time buyers looking to escape the hubbub of the city but retain its positive transport links. 020 8563 0123; bushells.com

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MOST FABULOUS PROPERTY...

Currently has to be the unmodernised Grade II listed house we have on the market in Addison Grove Bedford Park. At 3200sqft, o� street parking and south facing garden it would be

hard to � nd a reason not to buy it.

MOST FABULOUS PROPERTY...

Currently has to be the unmodernised Grade II listed house we have on the market in Addison Grove Bedford Park. At 3200sqft, o� street parking and south facing garden it would be

hard to � nd a reason not to buy it.

FAVOURTIE RESTAURANT...� e choice is quite something in 2013. River Café for occasions is “simply the best” whilst La Trompette is consistently good and for a convenient family meal then its o� to Annie’s on Strand on the Green or � e Bedlington and its excellent � ai food.

BEST KEPTSECRETAlthough not a total secret Adam Waite tailors in � e Barley Mow centre has been a fantastic � nd for made to measure suits for all budgets. Impeccable service.

STUART BALFRE, SALES MANAGER AT BUSHELLS

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The Drive, W3 £549,950 FreeholdBushells are delighted to offer a semi detached, 4 double bedroom house that provides versatile family accommodation arranged over 3 floors. The house consists of 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, a separate kitchen, a utility room/cloak room, a conservatory, a summer house and a south facing mature garden. EPC=D

Acton Office: 020 8993 6767

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Berrymead Gardens, W3 £229,950 Share of FreeholdNew to the market is this cosy two double bedroom garden flat in central Acton. This property further benefits from a separate kitchen, bathroom and paved garden. Share of Freehold. EPC = D

Acton Office: 020 8993 6767

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Southerton Road, W6 £335,000 Leasehold

This stunning one bedroom apartment has been offered in a very stylish accommodation on the fi rst fl oor of this attractive Victorian conversion. This property offers a reception room with open plan hi spec kitchen with fully integrated appliances, double bedroom, and modern hi spec bathroom with high ceilings throughout. EPC=D

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Park Road, W4£1,500,000 Freehold

• Impressive family home

An impressive four-bedroom semi detached family house with large mature west facing rear garden situated on this prestigious road in Grove Park. The property has been extended on the ground floor and into the loft to create a spacious family home that works well for entertaining and everyday family living. EPC Rating - E

Bedford Park020 8994 5432

Chiswick020 8995 2345

Ealing020 8579 5050

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Ramillies Road W4£1,200,000 Freehold

• Semi-detached house

A unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented four bedroom, two bathroom (one en-suite) semi-detached period house with a conservatory and no onward chain in one of Chiswick’s most sought after locations. This property has a wealth of original features and is presented in immaculate order with particular attention given to storage. EPC Rating - E

• Four double bedrooms • No Onward chain


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Shinfield Street, W12£750,000 Freehold

A superb mid terraced house with accommodation comprising: double reception room, kitchen/diner, shower room/WC, four bedrooms and a well maintained patio garden to the rear. EPC Rating - E

• Four bedrooms• Well presented• Original features

Sulgrave Road, W6£500,000 OIEO Leasehold

We are delighted to offer this superbly presented Victorian flat located on a quiet cul-de-sac on this popular tree-lined residential road, close to amenities. EPC Rating - E

• Two double bedrooms• Very well presented• High ceilings and original features


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Creswick Road, W3£1,800,000 Freehold

An impressive 1930’s, double fronted, detached property situated in the heart of Acton. The property has been extended and modernised with a superb designer kitchen. EPC Rating - E

• Detached house• Four/five bedrooms• Fully refurbished to a very high standard

Darwin Road, W5£699,950 Freehold

A truly unique, three bedroom detached house in Ealing. Properties of this nature seldom come to the market and now have the opportunity to acquire this stylish property. EPC Rating - B

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Hamilton Court, Maida vale, W9£1,299,999 Leasehold

• Three Bedrooms

An immaculate 1930’s, third floor, three bedroom apartment with secure underground parking and a storage room. The property comprises: Reception room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC. Presented in excellent decorative order. Hamilton Court sits at the junction of Maida Vale and Elgin Avenue, one block from Maida Vale underground station (Bakerloo Line).

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A rare, four bedroom, early Victorian, family house within a pretty pastel coloured terrace in one of Brackenbury Village’s premier streets.

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£1,650,000 FreeholdWingate Road, W6

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Study, Cloakroom, 60ft West-facing garden, EPC = E

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Beauty is in the eye of the Freeholder71% of 300 people surveyed would pay extra for a fl at with a share of freehold as opposed to a long lease. Call our expert team on 020 7591 8746 to discuss the best options available to you.

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A stylish two bedroom house in the St Peter’s conservation area.

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush Sales 020 8563 [email protected]

£599,950 FreeholdSt Peter’s Road, W6

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen/reception room, 30ft West-facing garden, Off street parking, EPC=B.


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£750 per week UnfurnishedAldensley Road W6

A lovely family home situated in the heart of Brackenbury Village benefitting from a lovely eat–in kitchen with an AGA.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one en-suite), Double reception room, Eat-in kitchen, Cloakroom, Garden, Shed, Available now, EPC=E

Hammersmith Lettings Office 020 8563 [email protected]

£750 per week UnfurnishedRiverview Gardens SW13

A stunning two bedroom penthouse mansion flat with views over the River Thames.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), Open plan kitchen/reception room, Large hallway, Cloakroom, Balcony, Available now, EPC=C


£1450 per week Unfurnished/part furnishedRavenscourt Road W12

A large end-of-terrace four bedroom family house backing on to Ravenscourt Park, ideally located for the local schools and transport links.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, Eat-in kitchen, Study, Utility room, Cloakroom, Patio garden, 3 balconies, Available shortly, EPC=E


£550 per week UnfurnishedSutton Court Road W4

A fantastic first floor apartment close to the amenities of Chiswick High Road.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Communal heating and hot water, Wooden floors, EPC=C




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£525 per week Furnished Addison Gardens W14

A well-presented two bedroom flat that has been recently redecorated throughout and has the benefit of a communal roof terrace.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Access to communal roof terrace, Available mid-March, EPC = E


£315 per week FurnishedGoldhawk Road W12

A fantastic one bedroom flat benefitting from it’s own private entrance.

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Open plan reception room/kitchen/dining room, Two balconies, Available mid February, EPC=D


£490 per week Unfurnished Chancellors Wharf W6

Chancellors Wharf is a popular purpose built development on the River Thames close to Hammersmith Broadway.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen, Reception, Roof Terrace, Off street parking, Porter, River views, Available now, EPC=C


£445 per week FurnishedBrackenbury Road W6

A fantastic garden flat located in the heart of Brackenbury Village.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Large private garden, Hallway, Available late February EPC=D



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his appealing property has been lovingly restored to provide a sumptuous family home whilst retaining many

of the original hallmarks and features. Set over three � oors, this bright and spacious four bedroom property bene� ts from a wonderful modern family kitchen / breakfast room and elegant sitting room with a period � replace. � e bright double aspect master bedroom bene� ts from its own en-suite and study area. � ere is a good sized family bathroom that services the � rst � oor.To the front there is a wide front garden with numerous specimen plants and to the rear is a landscaped south facing garden with limestone patio, shaped

lawn and clever seating area. Ideally placed on the sunny south side of this peaceful, tree lined avenue the property is close to the wide open spaces of Lammas & Walpole Parks, amenities and stations.

DETAILS1 Cairn Avenue, Ealing W5

£935,000 Guide; F/H

CONTACTSinton Andrews

8 Springbridge Rd, Ealing BroadwayLondon, W5 2AA

020 8566 [email protected]

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Whitehall Park Road, Chiswick / £945,000An immaculate five bedroom, two bathroom, family house, arranged over three floors on a lovely residential street in Grove Park. This Victorian house has a bright kitchen dining room leading to a west facing garden. EPC rating = E.

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Mortlake Road, Kew / £1,295,000 020 8940 7676

Monroe Drive, East Sheen / £2,600,000A fabulous six bedroom detached family house situated in this most sought after location with the benefits of off street parking and 93’ rear garden. 3,757 sq ft. EPC=D

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Chiswick Richmond Kew East Sheen Twickenham Teddington New Kings Road Fulham West Kensington Kingston

A beautifully refurbished four bedroom, three bathroom detached family house with secure gated off street parking for three cars, a delightful lawned rear garden, and the possibility to extend. EPC=D

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Prebend Gardens, Chiswick / £1,500,000A substantial five bedroom semi-detached Victorian house, arranged over three floors and completely modernised while retaining many original features. Originally built with three storeys to the rear, the property has a 36’ garden.

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Antrobus Road, Chiswick / £830,000A beautiful three bedroom house, arranged over three floors, with an impressive double reception room and well appointed kitchen leading to a paved garden. Close to Chiswick Park underground station.

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020 8876 4567Chiswick Richmond Kew East Sheen Twickenham Teddington New Kings Road Fulham West Kensington Kingston

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Hammersmith Grove W6 £3,000,000This wonderful home has been completely refurbished and is beautifully presented with five floors of fantastic accommodation, a private garden and off street parking. Set back from the road, this beautiful Victorian end-of-terrace house comprises two reception rooms, a modern kitchen, five large double bedrooms (three with en suite bathrooms), a family bathroom, two cloakrooms, a utility room and a delightful rear garden with off street parking. Freehold. EPC=C. Joint Sole Agent.

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Addison Gardens W14 £1,150,000This beautiful apartment has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and provides sumptuous and flexible accommodation. Comprising a stunning reception room, a beautiful kitchen/dining room with glass doors leading out to a south facing garden, a study, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Share of Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.


Hammersmith Grove W6 £750,000This stylish apartment features a large reception room, a modern fitted kitchen leading out to a fabulous private garden, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Hammersmith Grove is situated within the sought after Brackenbury Primary School catchment area and within easy reach of the amenities of Goldhawk Road and Hammersmith. Share of Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.


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Aycliffe Road W12 £625 per weekThis stunning period house has been beautifully finished to a high standard with period features. The layout comprises a bright reception room, a fully equipped kitchen/dining area, a conservatory area leading out to a landscaped private garden, three double bedrooms with built-in storage and a modern bathroom. EPC=E.


Ravenscourt Gardens W6 £950 per weekThis beautifully presented semi-detached family home offers fantastic living and entertaining space including a bright reception area with wooden floors, an extended kitchen with a conservatory style dining area, a study/fourth bedroom, WC, family bathroom and three further double bedrooms (one en suite). Located moments from Ravenscourt Park and Stamford Brook.


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sales: 020 8744 0595lettings: 020 8744 0755

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sales: 020 8977 8118lettings: 020 8977 8949

Kew

sales & lettings:020 8940 7676


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