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Contents
5

EDITORS LETTER

ABSOLUTELY LOVES
Absolutelys top ten
this month

CULTURE
9

WHATS ON
Octobers diary

16 LEAD PROFILE
When Gizzi Erskine met
Rowley Leigh

STYLE
19 FASHION NEWS
The best local clobber

54

48

24 COLOUR TRIBE
Energise your autumn
wardrobe

BEAUTY
31 BEAUTY FLASH
Top ten products

FOOD & TRAVEL

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42 FOOD NOTES
Morsels of nourishing
news
48 JUST ONE COMO
A trip to the great lake

INTERIORS
54 INTERIOR PRODUCTS
In the hot seat
58 INTERIORS PROFILE
Garden designer, Kate
Gould

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78 PROPERTY NEWS
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Autumn
Spice

#EndlessSummer

While October usually means

hitting our autumn stride, heres
hoping that the erratic sunshine of
the previous months gives way to
an extended Indian summer (you
know, the one we were praying
for all last season). The catwalk
seems to prophesy as much,
with brighter autumn shades
abounding - and if you dont believe me, check out our
October fashion shoot (p.24); it channels all the vibrancy
and vitality of an Indian spice market.
This month, weve discovered London: Portrait of a City,
a unique coffee table tome that documents the capitals
remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, streets, style
and - most importantly - swagger in hundreds of compelling
photographs sourced from some of the worlds greatest
archives (p15). And what better to accompany a coffee table
book than a cup of Joe itself. Coffee is a big deal in this neck of
the woods, so its about time we devoted a spread to the most
fantastic roasteries in the area (p40). With such a wealth of
boutique coffee shops dedicating themselves to the art of the
unbeatable bean, vying for our custom on the strength of their
aromatic blends and affable, well-trained baristas (the guys
and girls who make milk-pouring an art form), it beats me how
the corporate chains are still in business.
Elsewhere this month we catch up with Stoke Newington
girl and Absolutely favourite Gizzi Erskine. Turn to page 16 for
a double helping of table talk as she interviews celebrated
culinary writer and chef Rowley Leigh in the run-up to their joint
cookery evening at Le Caf Anglais.
Thats belly taken care of - now its time for some
beautification. Take a look at our Salon Select piece on page
36 for the full lowdown on the life-savers of the local beauty
scene. We outline three hero salons that are sure to be aces up
your sleeve during the stylish autumn ahead.
Enjoy... and Happy Halloween!

It must never end!

Keep it alive by mixing
bold, block colour with
classic autumn shades

Last Minute
Holiday
Essentials

1. Lisa Marie for Peter Pilotto

Natalie Bikini, 325,
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2. Jil Sander Womens Translucent

Body Mann Bag, 936,

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Cafe, 18 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EZ

3. Givenchy Womens Printed

Open Toe Stilettos, 480,
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Rough Luxe

To quote the owners, this hotel is a little

bit of luxury in a rough part of London;
a little bit of rough in a luxurious part of
London. It straddles the divide between
boutique bed-and-breakfast and high-end
luxury hotels, with clever use of space,
modern art and luxurious furnishings
helping to jazz up the bare floorboards and
shabby chic wallpaper. An exotic melange
of rich colour, eye-catching prints and
enticing upholstery make the hotel unique
among its Kings Cross counterparts - and
an exciting place to spend the night.
roughluxe.co.uk, 1 Birkenhead Street,
WC1H 8BA

10
things we
Kindle clutch

LOVE

Thinking of buying a Kindle?

This Italian leather Kindle
cover from Capulet London
is disguised as a clutch bag
so the range is ideal for girls
who like their literature
stylishly sheathed. Available
in four colours - snakeskin,
apple mint, violet and a pale
taupe.
149, capuletlondon.com

Sexy eyes

Roxie Hart

A clever wood print

gives these Roxie shoes
by Jeffrey Campbell
the appearance of
being architecturallycarved marvels, while
the heel cut-out is a
congratulations-worthy
contemporary detail that
gives you more shoe for
your buck. A lovely wedge.
153, sarenza.co.uk

Were loving the high fashion element of glamorous

eyewear label, Moo. Now we can be bookish and stylish at
the same time. And were in good company: it seems that
Lady Gaga, the queen of quirk, has fallen in love with these
specs, too.
330, brownsfashion.com

Clip-on style

These rather wonderful carved jade earrings from Mawi

recall the great clip-on tradition of Dynasty days. We
love that the sophisticated crystal detailing is contrasted
with the more exotic tusk shape. Bring on the sparkle.
189, mawi.co.uk, 11 Calvert Avenue, E2 7JP

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Gienchi sneakers

This Italian label is turning out

rather perfect pieces of footwear,
reinventing the classic sneaker with
studs and print. Our favourites are
these Navajo-inspired and intricately
cross-stitched gems, super cool right
down to the navy leather laces and
textured rubber sole. They look
comfy too; we cant wait to get our
hands on a pair.
280, brownsfashion.com

Salvatore Ferragamo
Tan Mini Satchel

The Italians always seem to have

the upper hand when it comes
to luxury goods and Salvatore
Ferragamo is no exception.
Renowned for producing innovative
(and drop-dead gorgeous) shoes,
the brand also stocks a range of
sumptuous leather handbags.
This new tan leather number
is almost too beautiful to use.
POA, ferragamo.com

Whistle for the Wind

Were really rather in love with Ryan McGinleys

monograph, recently made available through hip
publisher Rizzoli. The fascinating book collects many
of the photographs that have helped make McGinley
one of the defi ning photographers of his generation,
alongside essays by John Kelsey and Chris Kraus
and an interview with the photographer by fi lm
director Gus van Sant. 28, amazon.co.uk

Hat trick

Basso & Brooke produce a striking selection

of limited edition digitally printed items, and
if youre a fan of Japanese art, youll love
this Kabuki cap, which is sure to send your
street cred skyrocketing. Get it while its hot.
99, bassoandbrooke.com

Cup of Joe

Make mornings a little brighter

with the new, compact Modo Mio
espresso machine by leading
Italian bean-grinders Lavazza.
The Modo Mio uses real pressed
coffee and a professional-style
steam arm to fi x up perfect
coffee every time - and its super
desirable in gleaming, pillar-box
red. 119, storeuk.lavazza.com

Miu Miu glitter Mary-Janes

We always go giddy for a Mary-Jane,

so imagine our delight at clapping
our eyes on these Miu Miu beauties.
Ordinarily we arent so down with
such a glut of cabaret style glitter, but
frankly Miuccia can do little wrong.
Carrie Bradshaw would be beside
herself. 400; miumiu.com
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11TH - 13TH OCTOBER

Sadlers Wells will play host to the New York-based Cedar

Lake Contemporary Ballet company this October. Over three
nights, the 16-strong dance team will perform a trio of different
works by three of the worlds most exciting dance directors award-winning choreographer Hofesh Shechters Violet Kid,
Alexander Ekmans Tuplet and Crystal Pites Grace Engine.
sadlerswells.com, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN

OCTOBER
JOJO FILER-COOPER AT CANARY WHARF WINDOW GALLERY

CHRISTOPHE RAYNAUD DE LAGE (FESTIVAL DAVIGNON)

Romy van den Broeke picks

the hottest tickets in town

PHOTOMONTH 2012
THE BOOK CLUB SPECTACULAR

1ST OCTOBER - 30TH NOVEMBER

The twelfth annual Photomonth event will see

upwards of 200 exhibitions take place across 60
Trendy hang-out The Book Club is set to go all ghoulish with a three-day venues over a two-month period, showcasing the
Halloween spectacular. Monday will see guests act in their own horror film works of new photographers alongside those of more
(with help from heaps of handy horror props) while the Tuesday will offer established artists. Were excited for the Photofair at
a DIY taxidermy demonstration. Halloween itself sees the most terrifying Old Spitalfields Market, the Photolounge at the Old
of the events, a party featuring a dead portrait photo booth, a chance to Truman Brewery and the Photomonth lecture at the
taste edible hair and deadly cocktails and (of course) lots of dancing to
Whitechapel Gallery. With plenty going on, head down
spooky tunes.
and get your creative juices flowing.
wearetbc.com, 100-106 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH
Check out the schedule online at 2012.photomonth.org

29TH - 31ST OCTOBER

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PHOTOGRAPHY: ALEXANDRE ISARD

THE LONDON
ART AND BOOK
MARKET
27TH OCTOBER

20TH OCTOBER

Acclaimed classical pianist and rapper

Chilly Gonzales takes to the Barbican
stage to perform his unconventional
orchestral hip hop. The event will see him
unveil his latest musical triumph, Piano
Concerto, alongside material from his
recent Solo Piano II. With such iconoclastic
music conducted by Jules Buckley
and performed by the BBC Symphony
Orchestra, expect a night you wont forget.
barbican.org.uk, Silk Street, EC27 8DS

TOM LEWIS: MEGAN AND THE BEAST OF KAIMEI

5TH - 14TH OCTOBER

Experimental artist Tom Lewis presents his newest exhibition, Megan and the Beast of
Kaimei, at the Hoxton Gallery. His paintings reveal a curious imagination, combining
elements and images from street art, oriental design and ancient mythology. A new
addition to Lewis work is a sculptural piece - The Mysterious Borobbu - which has already
grabbed the attention of the art world.
hoxtongallery.com, The Arch, 9 Kingsland Road, E2 8AA

N1 CENTRE

WIGWAMBAM

26TH OCTOBER - MARCH 2013

WigWamBam returns: a snug tipi nestled atop

the Queen of Hoxton, providing an escape
from the east London streets. There will be a fire
pit on which to toast marshmallows, boozy hot
chocolate and a grill cooking up sizzling hunks of
meat. An ideal way to warm up autumn nights.
WEB 1-5 Curtain Road, EC2A 3JX

ONGOING
Home to some of the best
high street shops this
style paradise is sure to
be the shop-stop for
freshers looking to refresh
their wardrobes. N1
have launched a new
competition for students
which will see the winner
awarded a treasure
trove of prizes,
from vouchers
to tickets, to
ensure they
dont break the
bank too soon.
21 Parkfield
Street,
N1 0PS

BHARTI KHERS FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION

UNTIL 14TH OCTOBER

Bharti Kher presents her inaugural exhibition at the Parasol Unit Foundation for
Contemporary Art. The collection will show both past and recent work, with a
focus on her immense sculptural pieces. The most exceptional of these is her
life-sized elephant sculpture, The Skin Speaks a Language Not its Own, formed
from fibreglass and covered in white bindis. The title of the piece suggests that
appearance and inner thoughts are not always unified.
parasol-unit.org, 14 Wharf Road, N1 7RW

THE ROAD
TO GLORY

18TH OCTOBER

Revolution White Collar

Boxing is headed east!
The fight is on, and will
be taking place for one
day only. Situated at the
Troxy on Commercial
Road, it promises
to be the perfect
testosteronefilled escape
for City boys
and girls.
490
Commercial
Road, E1 0HX

BHARTI KHER
THE SKIN SPEAKS A LANGUAGE NOT
ITS OWN, 2006
BINDIS ON FIBREGLASS
PHOTOGRAPHY:
BARTHOLOMEW/NETPHOTOGRAPH

CHILLY GONZALES WITH THE

BBC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

This September saw a new

addition to east Londons
already thriving market
culture - the London Art
and Book Market. It looks
set to become a monthly
Saturday fixture in Old
Spitalfields Market - and
there are hopes that it will
eventually spread across
the city. The perfect
format - one section of
the event will celebrate
the written word; the
other, the art world.
Horner Square, E1 6EW,
londonbookmarket.co.uk

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GIZZI ERSKINE AND
KELLY BROOK
JADE WILLIAMS AND
ZARA MARTIN

MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC

Last month saw the return of London Fashion week - the

most important date in the fashion elites calendar. Moschino
Cheap and Chic and Ketel One Vodka joined forces to throw
a party like no other in an abandoned east London warehouse
to debut the design houses SS13 collection.

OLIVER CHESHIRE
AND PIXIE LOTT

DAISY LOWE AND

ALEXA CHUNG

NICOLA
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Brick Lane saw a swarm of Bob Marley fans gather to

celebrate and watch the recent documentary-biography
film, Marley. Food, music and the man himself were the days
focus, with urban acts such as Dynamite MC, Natty and Dub
Pistols performing for the crowd and free jerk chicken.
GRACE
WOODWARD

RAY BANS 75TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

The eye-wear brand has aged exceptionally well having

turned a ripe old 75! The birthday celebrations took place
at the Islington Assembly Hall hosted by Dazed & Confused
magazine, and Primal Scream and saw some of todays biggest
British celebrities join in on the fun.
HARRY STYLES AND
JACK WHITEHALL

BOBBY GILLESPIE

NOOMI RAPACE

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London
Portrait of a City
A photographic journey through
the history of The Old Smoke

s Samuel Johnson famously

said, When a man is tired of
London, he is tired of life. Now
that claim is verified beautifully
in a new book that collects
images of the city by some of the worlds
greatest photographers, including Lord Snowdon,
Linda McCartney and
Juergen Teller.
Londons remarkable
history, architecture,
landmarks, streets,
style and swagger - not
to mention some of its
stalwart inhabitants - are
pictured in hundreds of
compelling photographs
sourced from a diverse
array of archives around
the world. In these pages,
London is presented
as a vast and sprawling

metropolis, constantly growing and evolving

while the good humor, unique character and
bulldog spirit of its people have stayed constant.
This book salutes all those Londoners, their
city and its history, and - in addition to the
wealth of amazing images in the book (many of
which are previously unpublished) - explores
Londons history through hundreds
of quotations, essays and references
from popular culture.
From Victorian London to the 2012
Olympics; from foggy cobbled streets
to the architectural masterpieces of
the Millennium; from rough pubs to
private clubs and Royal Weddings to
raves; from Chelsea girls to Hoxton
hipsters... here you will find London
given the tribute it deserves.

London, Portrait of a City is

published by TASCHEN and is
available from all good bookshops

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Twice the chefs makes for

twice the flavour as Gizzi
Erskine chats to Rowley Leigh
ahead of their collaborative
cookery class this November

Gizzi Erskine: So - what sparked the idea for

the Cooking with Rowley series?
Rowley Leigh: It began when I was having a
drink with a couple of young cooks James
Ramsden and Lucas Hollweg. The idea evolved
naturally they were keen to have the chance
to cook in a full restaurant kitchen, something
that, as cooks and food writers without
restaurants of their own, they dont usually

PHOTOS: AIDAN SYNNOTT

Double
Helping

either Rowley Leigh nor

Gizzi Erskine require much
introduction. Hes the iconic
founder of Kensington Place
restaurant and Le Caf Anglais,
as renowned for his brilliant food writing
as for his brilliant food; shes the bubbly
glamourpuss from Stoke Newington whos
inspiring a new generation of young people
to get busy in the kitchen. And it goes
without saying that neither needs any help
rustling up a lip-smacking dish or two. But
that hasnt stopped the pair teaming up for
a collaborative cookery class this November,
part of Leighs Cooking with Rowley series
at Le Caf Anglais. So when the hard-working
pair found time for a chat recently, we made
sure we were there to find out what makes the
culinary wizards tick.

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Wilson, who I worked with at Joe Allens. We

used to talk about cooking at great length, and
go out to eat at all the best places in London we really had the bug. But my real mentor was
Albert Roux he was such an inspiring chef to
work with, and he taught me never to settle for
second best, to take infinite pains in refining an
ingredient and really getting the best out of it.
GE: Have you always loved writing, or did
your love of food lead you to a love of
writing?
RL: I was a writer well before I was a cook: I
actually first came to London to be a writer,
with aspirations to be a novelist and a
journalist. Then life led me into cooking and
the world of restaurants. Now, happily, Im able
to combine both food and writing.
GE: What do you think makes for a really
engaging cookbook or piece of food writing?
RL: The key is being able to make the food
come alive whether thats through personal
anecdote, or taking a slightly sideways
approach to telling a story so that its truly
engaging. That said, most people, when
they write about food, concentrate on the
preamble. For me, however, its as much the
actual act of writing of the recipe making
it something people can cook from, can
produce delicious food from thats the real
skill. As with the food itself, so it is with writing:
simplicity is key, and the best recipes are the
simplest and the most classic, presented
clearly and vividly.

have the chance to do. For them,

its an opportunity to experience
cooking for large numbers of people
in a professional kitchen and to
express themselves on that stage. For
me, its a chance to work with up-andcoming talented people who bring
bright new ideas into my kitchen. Im
there to midwife them and provide
any advice or wisdom that I can, as
well as the space itself, of course. We
also have people involved who are
young chefs with real training and
experience, like you and like Florence
Knight, but who have come via a very
different route to the one which I
took when I was learning my way in
the industry. Its all about cross-fertilisation and
learning from each other.
GE: How did you go about choosing the
chefs youd collaborate with? In what ways do
they represent different aspects of the new
generation of chefs and cookery writers?
RL: It all happened very naturally and
organically, via word of mouth one or two
people I met out and about, like you at
Williams book launch, who seemed very
keen - which is always very flattering. It was an

GE: What are the cookery books and food

writers that really inspire you, and that you
return to again and again?
RL: Predictable I know, but Elizabeth David.
Richard Olney is a master, and I love Simon
Hopkinsons work. I can sometimes find that
reading too much of other peoples
work can make it difficult to do my
own writing, so I have to find that
balance.

organic process. There are a lot of cooks out

there - this could run and run! We have writers,
cooks, people who run supper clubs, more
established figures who I myself admire a
really broad reach.
GE: Who was your key mentor when you
were starting out in your career as a chef?
Was there someone that really inspired you?
RL: I was always inspired by cookery books
and writers that was my starting point. But I
was very fond indeed of my first chef, Martin

GE: How have British attitudes to

food changed since you first started
working in the industry? What do
you think have been the biggest
factors shaping these changes?
RL: People certainly think much
more about food than they used
to. However, paradoxically, I feel
that people seem to cook much
less - think of all the options open to
people these days, what with more
affordable restaurants, gastropubs,
deliveries and takeaways, ready-meals and so
on: there are so many options in addition to
cooking at home. Were lucky to have so many
more cultures and cuisines influencing our
food, and were so much more open-minded
and aware of different approaches, techniques
and ingredients from around the world, which
can only be a good thing.

Rowley will cook with Gizzi on the 6th of

November. Tickets can be bought online at
lecafeanglais.co.uk

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Whats your favourite piece
from the new House of
Holland collection?
I love the neon stripe party
frocks, theyre so bold and out
there but feminine at the same
time, so proper statement
pieces.

Indian food! Theres also a

now-legendary Lucky Chip
serving up heavenly burgers
and Off Broadway does the
most amazing pork tacos. The
options are endless
Whats your
favourite thing
to cook?
I love
cooking
so many
things but
a roast
dinner is
probably
the most
satisfying,
because you
can make sure
you properly nail it
and include all your favourite
things: cheesy leeks, Yorkshire
puddings - making sure
theyre a bit gooey but still
huge - super crispy but fluffy
roast potatoes, loads of veg,
meat cooked just how you like
it and then the best gravy. The
gravy is probably the most
important part.

Whats the most expensive

thing in your wardrobe?
My Christopher Kane leather
playsuit or maybe my Tibetan
lambswool House of Holland
jacket.
How would you describe your
style?
A touch of the crazy art teacher.
How do you accessorise?
I wear a really scabby old ring
that Im sure was from H&M,
its so old its tarnished and
now looks like its rose gold
I think I prefer it this way! I
also wear a Laura Lee ring
and a Vanessa Harrington
typewriter key necklace with my
initial. I love vintage costume
jewellery, mainly big sparkly
earrings. I just got bought a 60s
style necklace and matching
earrings; I love a full set.

My area

Anna Barnett

Where do you like to go for

breakfast?
The Pavilion in Victoria park
because its by the water (you
can even get about on the manmade lake), is so peaceful and I
can take the dog. They also do
the best veggie breakfast. Im
not even veggie, its that good
and everything is organic.
Where is home for you?
London Fields Hackney; its
been nine years.

Whats the most memorable

meal youve had in your local
area?
Recently Id say The Cat and
Mutton; theyve been doing

The International Sales Manager

for House of Holland and avid food
blogger lets us in on her local secrets
pan fried cod on spicy bubble
and squeak with a salsa verde.
Its so good Ive had it three
times in the last month or so.
What do you love about living
there?
Ive managed to end up
living at what feels like a
country retreat in Hackney,
with a dog and an Aga
its the dream! My friends
are all close by, we have
the London Fields lido, the
canal, Victoria park, loads of
amazing places to eat and
drink and you can walk or
cycle everywhere.
Where do you buy your
groceries?
The corner shop on Broadway
Market always have a massive
selection of fresh vegetables

and herbs and they always

taste exactly how they should.
Im not into supermarket
shopping one bit. Fin and
Flounder fishmongers is great.
The food stalls and markets
at the weekend (including
Netil Market and the farmers
market in the school yard)
are the best bits about the
area. Im currently obsessed
with the fresh pasta, as well
as the Thai, Caribbean and

Whats your local?

The Cat & Mutton, Ive spent
a lot of time in there over the
years so attempting to spend
less there now. The Spurstow
Arms pub is closer to home
and lovely.
Whats playing on your Ipod
right now?
SBTRKT and Chapel Club.
Describe your perfect
weekend
Id go for a long walk and
breakfast with the dog in
Victoria park, sit by the water,
read the papers, then Id get
myself down to the Dalston
car boot fair - Ive found so
many great bargains of late.
Id probably then cook all
afternoon, have friends drop
by, maybe have a dinner party. I
tend to nip down to the Sunday
flower market on Columbia
Road topped off with a few
glasses of red in the Royal Oak.
All the simple things!
Check out Annas food
blog at http://getinmygob.
blogspot.co.uk/
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Colour
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Revamp your autumn wardrobe with
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PHOTOGRAPHY: MIREIA GRAU
STYLIST: OLIVIA MONTARDIT

Blouse - Christian Dior 1100

Jersey - Kenzo 600
Skirt - Tara Jarmon 208
Scarf - Herms 450
Ruffle - B&L 35
Socks - Burlington 16

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Jersey - Isabel Marant 500

Cardigan - Aggabarti 275
Trousers - Kenzo 450
Scarf - Herms 450
Belt - Loewe 325
Scarf - Versace 270

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Swimsuit Lisa Maree 145

Sunglasses Linda Farrow Luxe 127
Shoes Gianmarco Lorenzi 585
Bracelet Azuni 66

Jersey - Cline 1190

Husky - Sandro 265
Skirt - Tara Jarmon 198
Scarf - Versace 310
Belt - Herms 670
Shoes - Sixty Seven POA
Socks as before

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Blouse - Cline 850

Trousers - True Royal 459
Bow - Herms Vintage 190
Stole - Coralia Leets 85
Ring - Essential POA
Shoes - Saffir 213

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Blouse - Diane VonFurstenberg 274

Cardigan - Essentiel POA
Belt - Essentiel POA
Trousers - Tara Jarmon 284
Shoes - Chie Mihara 275
Right Arm. Bracelet - Azuni 69

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Loewe www.loewe.com
Versace www.versace.com
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True Royal www.farfetch.com
Coralia Leets www.coralialeets.com
Essentiel www.essentiel.be
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Stylist
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Beauty
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Flawless skin paraded the SS catwalks once

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core waist and lower back muscles (see
pic above for the rather impressive
bridge posture).
Reformer Pilates is associated with
weight loss, lean muscle tone, a slimmer
figure, back-pain relief and posture
alignment and increased flexibility
workshops are also available for
reinforcing correct technique.
One class costs 20 - the first class is half
price, tempopilates8.com,
Studio 204, Netil House, 1-7 Westgate
Street, E8 3RL

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an array of colours, they also filter water through an ingenious
activated carbon filter.
10.95 each, selfridges.com

FITNESS CRAZE

Cross-fitness is gaining ground in London after

winning widespread popularity in the US. It aims to
get you doing various physical activities that require
diverse muscle use and a combination of skill sets.
Popularised by the military, you develop strength,
agility, speed and endurance: a basic routine might
include a 400m jog or run, deadlifts, push-ups, ring
dips and pull-ups. 60-minute beginner sessions run
throughout the week and the beginners syllabus
needs to be completed before you can graduate to
main or foundation classes.
crossfitevolving.com, 303 Holloway Road, N7 8HS
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BE AU T Y

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WHERE 3Thirty Hair and Beauty Salon,
330 Old Street, EC1V 9DR, 020 7033 1882
THE LOWDOWN Tiff J opened this
Shoreditch salon in 2009 and has since
expanded its services. With experienced
hair stylists on hand to make sure your do
is looking its best, and trained beauticians
ready to preen you to perfection, the salon
doesnt specialise in a specific hair type
but can cater for European, Asian and Afro
hair alike (quite a rarity). One of the salons
newest additions is the Ultimate Pamper
Package for girls on the go, lasting no
longer than two hours. All the necessary
areas are seen to- eyebrow threading, an
eyelash tint (mascara not needed - yay), the
dreaded bikini wax, a speedy shape and
polish of the nails plus a rejuvenating facial.
PLUS POINTS At just 50, this is possibly
the best beauty deal Ive come across this
side of town - and the extensive selection of
OPI nail varnishes (only the best) was duly
noted. RvdB

ASK FOR A trim plus a traditional hot towel

and wet shave
WHERE 340 Old Street, EC1V 9DS,
020 3393 7946
THE LOWDOWN This cutting-edge
Shoreditch barber shop is top of its class,
and its traditionalist chic approach must
go some way to explaining the companys
rapid growth - it has sister shops in Covent
Garden, Soho and Mayfair. The shelves are
lined with an impressive array of sleek ownbrand products and gifts (were fans of the
limited edition Ernest safety razors in Great
British colours). Murdock represents all thats
great about grooming, culture and style for
the modern gent - and my cut was the envy
of all my man friends.
PLUS POINTS Not only is the website
packed with handy tips on hair styling and
grooming, theres also a loyalty card offering
in-store and online discounts at Murdock as
well as local partner stores.
Full service starts at 80 - see
murdocklondon.com for individual prices. DA

ASK FOR Balayage or the dip dye effect

WHERE Gielly Green Hair & Beauty,
42-44 George Street, W1U 7ES,
020 7034 3060
THE LOWDOWN Founders and Creative
Directors Fred Gielly and Shai Greenburg
have been turning out superbly styled
London barnets for the last 18 years. Shai
was to overhaul my tired floating lights,
revamping my look with some Drew
Barrymore inspired dip-dying. For those of
you who may not know what that is (where
have you been?), it refers to the rather
on-trend method of dying part of the hair
in stark contrast to the other to achieve a
two-tone effect. Good examples are Jessie
Js recent raven mane with bright purple
ends or Alexa Chungs darker roots set off
by a dirty blonde trim. Shai specialises in
bringing out clients natural beauty, working
with the hair texture and face shape to find
a style that suits - and as such suggests I
avoid the full grunge of Drew, which he
thinks would prove too harsh for my skintype. We opt instead for a more Californian
Rachel Bilson vibe. As if to temper my
initial disappointment at not undergoing
a complete transformation, Shai qualifies
his decision by adding that you can always
add a darker toner-colour to roots later, but
you dont want to apply too much bleach
which then cant be darkened. Et voil, hes
spot on. I absolutely love my more subtly
bleached tips, which - though they dont
take long - completely lift my locks. It also
allows for variance between looks; I can
enjoy this for a couple of months and then
inch closer to that starker look - maybe
by Christmas I can go the whole hog and
attempt some festive-looking red ends or
bangs.

PLUS POINTS Not only is the salon

super chic, all sleek lines, dark woods and
mirrors - as befits its classy location on
Marylebones lovely George Street - the
reclining chairs at the wash basins are
ridiculously padded and comfy. No crooked
necks in this salon - just horizontal, sleepinducing beds. Add to that an Indian
head massage and a scrumptious-smelling
vegetable oil hair treatment and youve a
recipe for pure salon bliss.
Full head colour with a senior colourist starts
at 200, giellygreen.co.uk HB

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No aspect of what we do is extreme,
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But what we do is put it all together to
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My team are world class and without
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Louise Parker designs each programme
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clients routinely drop two dress sizes on the
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There are many bespoke programmes
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explains. Since I had my daughters in quick

Louise Parker Personal Training,

2 Eaton Gate, SW1W 9BJ
0800 084 2828

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RESTAURANT
REVIEWS
XOXO
Islington watering-hole XOXO has
expanded its horizons and added food
to its repertoire. The bar is situated on
thriving Upper street among a host of
long-established competitor eateries, so
the move is a bold one; fortunately, the
new menu hits all the right targets (and
then some).
Specialising in Thai cuisine, the food
is reasonably priced, with mains starting
at 7.50 - leaving you a little extra
change to indulge (and you must) in the
exclusive cocktails. Drinks are where
XOXO earned their stripes, and you wont
be disappointed.
In addition to an artfully streamlined
regular menu, the bar also offers a dimsum lunch menu thats perfect for quickly
satisfying midday cravings - though once
you sit down, you might not want to leave.
The interior is stylish and sleek - all ne
lines, low lighting and muted colours. Its a
relaxing environment that allows the food
and drink do the talking.
We arrived at the bar to a warm greeting
from the staff before being whisked to
our table. When our bubbly waitress
bounded over to take our drink order, we
plumped for an XOXO Mojito overowing
with Frangelico and champagne as well
as an extravagant Rubies and Diamonds,
a delectable melange of Tanqueray gin,
Chambord and raspberries: showstoppers,
both. But the food was no afterthought.
After careful deliberation we decided
to start with a sharing platter to soak up
some of the alcohol. The calamari deserves
a special mention - it was super fresh,
perfectly cooked, lightly battered with
a subtle citrus tang. For our mains, we
shared sauteed pak choy plus a portion of
jasmine rice and chose lamb massaman
curry (divine) and prawn chu chi (a lime-y
red curry) to accompany them.
The food was a credit to the team
at XOXO, who seem to have nailed the
new aspect of the business without
encountering any of the obvious teething
troubles you might expect. That said, we
cant forget the real stars of the show: the
cocktails. With so many available (and all
of them so alluring), be sure to drink them
before, during and long after your meal.
Romy van den Broeke
xoxolondon.co, 74 Upper Street, N1 0NY,
020 7226 6799

28-50

ccupying an acute-angle plot in

the narrow Marylebone Lane just
north of Wigmore Street is 28-50
Wine Workshop and Kitchen. The
establishments dual specialisms
are as apparent in its decor as in its name, with
a relaxed French bistro ambiance and intimate
seating backgrounded by Chateaux wine cases
stacked ceiling-high. A mid-week visit was
surprisingly vibrant and we were greeted warmly
by manager Ed and sommelier Sbastien, who
was to advise us on wine for each of our dishes.
Our waitress,
Sabrina, was
friendly and helpful
in accommodating
food allergies
without fuss.
The restaurant
boasts a good
selection of salads including several vegetarian
options; we chose smoked Severn and Wye
salmon on rye and aubergine with grilled
courgettes, marinated peppers and goats
curd for starters, though salt beef brisket
and a charcuterie selection were among the
meatier dishes available. The mains on offer
include various grills and sharing plates as
well as a host of meat, fish and veggie dishes.
We ordered both the grey mullet and the
sea bream with a variety of steamed veg to
accompany. Desserts were difficult to choose,
especially with a masterful-looking creme

brulee and an inviting lemon tart available,

but in the end we opted for an almond and
cherry cake and a fruit salad dominated by red
berries. The meal was excellent, the dishes
uniformly delicate in flavour and served and
dressed with ingenuity. But the food is by no
means the whole story - the wine plays an
equally important role. Suffice it to say that
28-50 is not the kind of place to simply order a
bottle.
Specially chosen French classics are
supported by less familiar wines in a
comprehensive
list that includes
both European and
extra-European
varieties. The tone
was set by a fruity
Austrian Kamptaler
white wine from the
Gruner Veltliner grape typical of the Heuriger
(wine bars) of Vienna, while a Tokaji dry
Hungarian white accompanied the starters.
During our visit, many of the clientele
appeared well-acquainted with the restaurants
management and staff, and there was a
convivial club atmosphere that helped to make
28-50 more than an everyday dining experience.
The combination of great food, superb
wine and attention to customer care proved
irresistible. Well be back! IDB
2850.co.uk, 15-17 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2NE,
020 7486 7922

The meal was excellent, the

dishes uniformly delicate
in flavour and served and
dressed with ingenuity

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Workshop Coffee

workshopcoffee.com,
75 Wigmore St, W1U 1QD
Best mini-bar

The
Perfect
Cupsize

This slick outfit first started

roasting in Clerkenwell and
before long added breakfast,
lunch and weekend brunch to
its repertoire. Proving that it
really is all about the coffee,
the company extended to a
hundred square foot space in
Marylebone - a coffee bar in
the truest sense of the form. It
seats only 14 so is perfect for
a quick shot, and the queues
speak for themselves.

Forget Starbucks its

all about boutique coffee
shops with a difference

north west

Rooftop Kitchen at Alfies

rooftopkitchen.co.uk,
13-25 Church St, NW8 8EE
Best scenic sip

Using the Monmouth Coffee Company beans for its distinctive espresso
blend, this cute cafe gets our vote for the best panorama. The brunch
options sound mouth-watering (Wykham Park Farm sausages, gazpacho
with hard-boiled egg and olive bread, baked eggs etc) and of course
theres Alfies Antiques Market within the Art Deco building, making this an
ideal pit-stop on a weekend morning peruse.
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FOOD

Shoreditch Grind

shoreditchgrind.co.uk, 213 Old

Street, EC1V 9NR
Best for knowledgeable staff

east

Decked out hipster-style with a cinema

sign-board, The Shoreditch Grind is
an independent espresso bar that
uses own-blend beans, roasted to
exact specification and an imported La
Marzocco coffee machine. The baristas
- mostly Aussies who take their coffee
seriously - pride themselves on being
fiercely know-all about their product
(a refreshing change in London).
Apparently the owners love music too,
and there is a recording studio above
the shop.

The Liberty of Norton Folgate

libertyofnortonfolgate.co.uk, Norton Folgate (between

Bishopsgate and Shoreditch High Street), EC2M 3UG
Best for most interesting use of space

Wedged into a small, scalene-triangle type retail space at

the bottom of 201 Bishopsgate, the name of this purveyor of
coffee refers to the history of Norton Folgate, which up until
1855 was a self-governing entity on the edge of the City of
London. Catering mostly for takeaway, you can eat in at the
far end, where the tables often catch the afternoon sun and
you can look out onto the bustling city street. The floating
light structures add an interesting dimension and mean the
space looks cool even after its shut up shop.

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DEATH BY BURRITO

If there is one death we dont mind,

its death by burrito. This Shoreditch
addition to the growing chain offers
up delicious duck, beef or mushroom
burritos and tacos - and, in keeping
with the all-Mexican theme, every
cocktail is laced with tequila.
Housed in the popular Catch bar on
Kingsland Road, this is one restaurant
thats definitely worth trying: their
lethal but delicious amuse bouche
is a deconstructed Sangrita - neat
tequila, halved tomatoes, celery, salt,
black pepper and sugar. Book a table
and chow down.
deathbyburrito.com, 22 Kingsland
Road, E2 8DA

FOOD
NEWS

Romy van den Broeke nds out all

the food news one bite at a time

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PIZZA EAST OR CHICKEN SHOP?

BRINDISA TAPAS

Much loved restaurant chain Brindisa

Tapas Kitchens has opened a new
branch in Shoreditch. Tramontana
specialises in delectable SpanishMediterranean dishes and locallysourced (Spanish) wines including
that most famous Spanish tipple,
Cava. Staple ingredients are rice,
fish, artichokes and almonds - delish.
brindisa.com, 152 Curtain Road,
EC2A 3AT

The most popular pizza place in London is heading north,

and joining it is Soho House Groups freshest venture,
Chicken Shop. Both restaurants will be opening their doors
to the residents and visitors of Kentish Town. The Pizza
East brand is fast expanding, with the popularity of the
original Shoreditch restaurant already having given rise to
a second branch west-side on Portobello Road. Now the
third outlet has opened in Highgate, and with the newly
opened Chicken Shop also on site - serving some of the
finest finger-lickin chicken in London - we know exactly
where well be heading.
79 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, NW5 1TL
CHICKEN SHOP

BLINK COLLECTIVE

Blink Collective is the go-to website

for those seeking to add a little vava-voom to their lives. The cookery
classes on offer are truly original: you
can learn everything from how to
decorate cupcakes to the finer points
of Japanese cuisine. Theres a course
in wilderness cooking and you can even pay for a chef to teach you how
to whip up fantastic grub from the comfort of your own
home. There are tons more masterclasses to choose
from, so take a look online. blinkcollective.com

FOUR FOODIE VENUES D&D London have opened up the Old Bengal warehouse on New
Street and converted it into four separate eateries and bars. The New Street Grill will offer great British produce
and delicious Bordeaux wines, while the Old Bengal Bar serves up devilish cocktails on its open-air terrace.
Meanwhile, sister venues the Fish Market and the New Street Wine Shop will be open for business and doing
exactly what their names suggest! danddlondon.com, 16 New Street, EC2M 4TR

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FOOD
Equation

equation-restaurant.co.uk, 330 Upper Street, N1 2XQ, 020 7265 098

Mantra French fusion delights created from fresh produce at an affordable price (one equation that doesnt
require solving).
Whats the deal? This restaurant primarily uses French cooking techniques but mixes in international culinary
flavours from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Capitalising on their extensive knowledge and
unfaltering creativity, the chefs frequently change the dishes on the menu to ensure seasonal variety.
When should you go? Equation is conveniently located on Upper Street - hit the restaurant on Saturdays or
Sundays from noon to 3pm or grab a delicious dinner Tuesday to Saturday between 5.30pm and 10.30pm.
Why should you go? For the signature cocktails (curry vodka and black pepper rum being one daring
example) which are masterfully created to (quite literally) knock your socks off.

Bars/Pubs
THE CASTLE
34 - 35 Cowcross
Street, EC1M 6DB
020 7553 7621
69 COLEBROOKE
ROW
69 Colebrooke Row
Islington N1 8AA
07540 528 593
THE NORTHGATE
BAR & RESTAURANT
113 Southgate Road
N1 3JS
020 7359 7392
THE HIGHBURY
BARN
26 Highbury Park
Highbury N5 2AB
020 7226 2383
KESTON LODGE
131 Upper Street
Islington
N1 1QP
020 7354 9535
FIFTY FIVE BAR
& LOUNGE
31 Jamestown Road
Camden Town, NW1
7DB, 020 7424 9054

Restaurants

RESERVED
A bite-sized guide to the months
hot tables and buzzing bars
Off Broadway

63-65 Broadway Market,

E8 4PH, 020 7241 2786

Mantra One Martini is alright, two is too

many and three is not enough.
Whats the deal? LA via NYC vibes... in
London. This is where the Absolutely gang
go to sup Manhattan-quality cocktails and
eat vast quantities of Mexican grub.
When should you go? Off Broadway is right
in the thick of it on Broadway Market, so
go early - a table outside is like gold dust,
especially towards the latter half of the week,
when the locals start to get withdrawal
symptoms and return for a pre-weekend,
late afternoon tipple or nightcap. When the
Saturday street market moves in, theres
even a taco stand outside.
Why should you go? The cocktails are yum,
but the real draw is the promise of authentic
Mexican street food. Off Broadway are
bringing Cali food to the rainy streets of the
Big Smoke...

AMICI MIEI
28-30 Kingsland
Road, Shoreditch
E2 8DA
020 7729 1594
Italian
YUM YUM THAI
RESTAURANT
183-187 Stoke Newington
High Street N16 0LH
020 7254 6751
Pan-Asian
EQUATION
330 Upper Street
Islington, N1 2XQ
020 7226 5098
Modern European
OISHIII
67 Stoke Newington
Church Street
N16 0AR
020 7254 3488
Japanese
DOLLAR GRILLS
& MARTINIS
2 Exmouth Market
Farringdon, EC1R 4PX
020 7278 0077
American
XOXO
74 Upper Street
London
N1 0NY
020 7226 6799
Pan-Asian
TIERRA PERU
164 Essex Road,
London
N1 8LY
020 7354 5586
Peruvian

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TR AV EL

THE HOTEL:
The south of Cornwall is known for its
prevalence of unspoiled coves, quaint fishing
boats, sandy shores and calm, lapping
emerald waters. The chocolate-box fishing
village of Gorran Haven, which sits at the
eastern-most point of the Roseland Peninsula,
is no different. Expect the requisite Cornish
minute village parishes, fishing port and semidilapidated white-washed cottages, from
whence the Llawnroc Hotel, which opened last
year to great acclaim, is just a few steps away.
Modern yet discreet, boutique yet spacious, it
is positioned in a remote valley and is an idyllic
spot a world away from more touristy parts of
Cornwall.

UK GETAWAY

The Llawnroc
Hotel, Cornwall
TO DO:

THE BEDROOMS:
The Llawnroc Hotels 18 rooms are all
graced with modern artwork and bespoke
furnishings, but their immediate impression
is of their size. Each room is different, but
all work with the same vivid palette of gold,
purple and black. The large bed takes centre
stage, but its the view, which stretches out
across the ocean and down to sleepy Gorran
Haven, that is the real winner. Ask for a room
with a balcony, upon which an afternoon
tipple is a delight. The rooms also come with
Playstation, wide-screen television and an
iPod dock.

GET THERE:

A regular service runs between Paddington

and St Austell on First Great Western Trains,
after which The Llawnroc is a ten minute drive;
firstgreatwestern.co.uk

THE BATHROOM:
Sliding glass doors mean that from the
bathroom, the endless sea, the quaint village
and a proudly-billowing Cornish flag, are all
visible.

PRICE TAG:
Suites with a balcony start from 200, while a
Sea View room is priced at 139. To book call
01726 843461 or visit thellawnrochotel.co.uk

Theres no on-site spa, but

Roc Solid Breaks, exclusive
to the hotel, provides the
perfect alternative. Choose
from adventures including
the Roc-ey Waters
package, which includes
surf lessons, Roc-ing Horse,
which sees guests riding on
nearby beaches with various
local guides, or Roc the
Baby for those with a brood
in-tow. Alternatively, relax in
the Llawnrocs cosy library,
where a plethora of books
line the walls on stacked
shelves.

THE RESTAURANT:
Whether its within the cosy dining room that
you choose to eat your breakfast, lunch or
supper, or out on the decking that overlooks
the narrow paths that sweep down to the pretty
village below, the Gwineas restaurant serves
up fish caught by the Llawnrocs very own
fisherman that very morning. Expect exquisite
Gorran Haven lobster, clams and scallops,
Mevagissey cod, Cornish duck and crab, all
usually served alongside generous portions
of sumptuous Helford Blue Cheese. The
Mevagissey Rattler battered cod, which comes
with crushed peas and homemade tartar sauce,
is our pick. At the bar, Cornish ales take centre stage; just metres away from the Cornish coast
and water, its the perfect tipple to help wash down a hearty meal.

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The Daily Telegraph

A legal force
of nature

Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner at Stowe Family Law and one of the
first solicitors to qualify as a family law arbitrator in England and Wales.
Leading the UKs largest dedicated family law firm, she has more than 25 years experience handling divorce
cases and family law proceedings.
of the first solicitors to qualify as a family law arbitrator through
One
the newly-formed Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA).
first Chief Assessor and Chief Examiner of the Law Societys
The
Family Law Panel.
Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers:
Aa global
association of lawyers recognised for expertise in their

Located in WC1, Stowe Family Law specialises in

family law issues; from divorce to cohabitees rights,
with dedicated international and childrens teams.
The firms specialist in-house forensic accountancy
department tracks down hidden assets and can
provide immediate financial advice.

respective countries.

If you need family law advice, early support can be essential.

Stowe Family Law can help.
Contact 020 7421 3300
8 Fulwood Place, Grays Inn,
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The Old Court House, Raglan Street,
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Costa
Diva
Lake Como
By Nancy Alsop

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TR AV EL

tanding on the steps of

Casta Diva and gazing upon
the resplendent Lake Como
lapping sleepily at its lovely
shores, it hardly takes a Byronic
imagination to conjure images of the
palazzos first resident casting her glance
upon a similar scene some two hundred
years previously.
Then known as the Villa Roccabruna, its
owner, operatic soprano Giuditta Pasta,
would have graced the same sweeping

staircase to the lake-facing palace. I imagine

that squinting into the distance, she may just
have caught a glimpse of the rowing boat
of her opposite neighbour Vincenzo Bellini,
as he bobbed into moonlit view en route to
enjoy an evening of her hospitality. The sole
difference between Pastas experience and
mine? That nobody will be rowing their way
back home at the end of the night, nor will
anyone, inspired by my muse-like presence,
pen Opera Norma. The soprano, of course,
was the inspiration behind this particular

opera in which she would later sing at La

Scala in Milan. I, meanwhile, have trouble
crooning along in tune to songs of infinite
repetition on the radio. But only there are
we at variance.
But should La Pasta drop on her former
abode these days, she would find the
awe-inspiring view little changed, nor the
luxury interior. Its spectacular position is the
immediate draw of Casta Diva, which is just
a ten-minute drive from the celebrated town
of Como. But the 13,000sqm resort (do not

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be put off by the word; this is about

as far from the traditional, all-inclusive
resort as you can get) has much to
offer the design conscious. There is
the floating swimming pool, which
no doubt during the summer months
would have been a most welcome
addition to the singers world, this
portion of the lake being off-limits to
swimmers. But when the weather is less
conducive to sun lounging (this being
a particularly verdant and mountainous
part of northern Italy, Como is no
stranger to persistent periods of rain),
the route back to the hotel takes
guests - via the 19th-century boat
dock -past the indoor pool and spa,
the latter of which has four treatment
rooms, each designed to be spacious
enough for two and dedicated to one
of the four elements - plus theres even
a Himalayan salt-cave room to suit
earthier tastes.
Neither would our soprano, I conjecture,
turn her nose up at the Bellini terrace, nor
the LOrangerie restaurant which serves up
the very finest examples of traditional local
food and overlooks the water, spilling out
onto a lake-teetering terrace in the warmer
months.
Casta Diva is a place of infinite romance
and for those so inclined, little is dreamier
than settling in for a late night Prosecco
on one of the many lake-facing balconies.
Traditionalists may prefer the elegance
of the rooms in the old palazzo, but the
resorts architects have been prudent
enough to keep the new additions large,
contemporary and stylish rooms set into

with charming wine bars and informal

pizzerias. Those with a head for heights
should bag a place on the funicular
railway, the views from the top of which
are unparalleled. But a trip to Lake
Como would not be complete without
an exploratory boat ride, which can
take the form of a private yacht hire, or
hopping on local transport.
We settle on Bellagio, lauded as
the jewel of the lakes crown. Indeed,
its chocolate box perfection is the
reason behind its ever-expanding
popularity and all its never-diminishing
crowds. Nonetheless, it is worth
seeing, and if you do decide to stay,
the Villa Serbelloni is the neo-classical
yellow-painted grand hotel that one
sees straight off the boat. A more
impressive and ornate breakfast
room you will not see, plus theres the
Michelin-starred Mistral restaurant to
sample, with its experimental cooking
featuring the likes of peacock on the menu.
It is, perhaps, one for those who favour the
old-fashioned in a hotel, while its views, are
achingly beautiful. Perhaps, after all, ones
beloved may yet be inspired to write that
aria

The spa has four treatment

rooms - plus theres even a
Himalayan salt-cave room
to suit earthier tastes
the rocks on the vertiginous incline from
the road down to the lake entirely in
sympathy with the landscape. Meanwhile for
those coming with a brood in tow, there is
the option to rent your own self-contained
house, but with all the joys of room service
at your disposal. All these options attest
to why Casta Diva, the first major five star
hotel to open on Lake Como for a century, is
keeping the old grand dames on their toes;
as evidenced by the glut of dark shades and
glamorous bodies on display on our visit.
The elegant international set now has an
option other than La Villa DEste.
Those of a mind to set foot outside the
surrounds of the hotel should have a wander
round the streets of Como, which abounds

castadivaresort.com;+39 031 3251

www.villaserbelloni.com; +39 031 950216
Monarch are operating new flights to Milan
from Birmingham, London Gatwick and
Manchester airports with fares, including
taxes, starting from 35.99 one way (60.99
return). Further information at
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MCONCEPT

Renowned as much for their expertise

and creative vision as for the products
they provide, MConcept are designers
and installers of the very finest Germanmade kitchens and bathrooms, as well as
authorised suppliers of world-leading brands
like Nobilia, Duravit and Hansgrohe. If youre
looking to transform the heart of your home,
MConcept is the place to start.
www.mconcept.co.uk, 32 Broadway Parade,
N8 9DB 0208 090 0699

Interior
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Absolutelys pick of the top eight interior suppliers

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Every surface of the new Alno Cera range is made

from ceramic, giving it a completely seamless look.
Ceramic is extremely hard-wearing, impossible to
stain and hot pots can be put directly on it.
The Alno Store, 120 Wigmore street, W1U 3LS
0207 486 3080

EBURY TRADING

Mark Puntons eclectic store is packed with

the stylish and the unusual. Focusing on antique
lighting, there is an interesting selection of furniture and
decorative items. Pieces from the 18th century can be
found next to mid-20th-century classics.
www.eburytrading.com, 7 Ebury Bridge Road, SW1W 8QX,
ebury@mail.com

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Inject some flair into your

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Tiles etc has a large range of porcelain tiles that are not only
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They currently have offers on many ranges, visit their two
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ARCHITECTURAL FORUM

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Nila Design is a multi-award winning interior design

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to get more use out of existing space, their clients
value the companys pragmatic design approach
coupled with rigorous project management from
initial idea to completion.
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Architectural Forum offers an eclectic mix of reclaimed

flooring, furniture and pub fittings as well as stylish antique
cast iron radiators and period chimney pieces.
Antique Victorian sash windows have been converted into
mirrors providing the elusion of light and space theyre
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020 7704 0982

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Myhomes cleaning service is tailored to meet the
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a comprehensive training programme and undergo a strict
vetting process including police checks.
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Islington@myhome.co.uk

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myhaus.com 5. Chair Baroque, Orange, 445, sweetpeaandwillow.com 6. Phillippe Starck Style Louis Ghost Armchair, 85,
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Have your kitchen delivered before christmas*

Crouch End
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Telephone 020 8341 2020

Islington
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Telephone 020 7359 4041

www.funktionalkitchens.co.uk

*Order before 30 September 2012 to guarantee delivery this year. Subject to availability.

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DAMIEN HIRST 2012

I N TER IORS

STORE OF THE MONTH

FOLKLORE

Despite only opening in May this year,

the husband-and-wife owned Folklore
has already made a big impression on
the ever expanding Islington interiors
scene. The store is home to quirky
Scandinavian brands and big names in
homeware, furniture, art and lighting,
with an emphasis on craft and quality.
Theyre charitable, too: 5% of profits
are donated to a different not-for-profit
organisation every year. Stick them in
your little black book.
shopfolklore.com, 193 Upper Street, N1 1RQ

INTERIOR
INSPIRATIONS
Gemma Billington rounds up the best
trends, designers and local gems

SURFACE VIEW

For all your wallpaper

requirements, theres no
need to look further than the
boundlessly inspirational print
and canvas website Surface
View. The new Warner Textile
Archive collection reflects
the famous textile companys
comprehensive history,
which dates as far back as the
burgeoning textile industry of
Spitalfields in the seventeenth
century. So many designs, such
little wall space... From: 70 per
sq meter, surfaceview.co.uk

Whitechapel Gallery
by Chisel & Mouse
Show some architectural appreciation
with these miniature works of genius by
Chisel & Mouse. Each plaster model is
handmade and depicts an unsung hero
of British and international architecture.
Our pick, of course, is the
endlessly cool Whitechapel
Gallery, founded in 1901
and designed by Charles
Harrison Townsend. Why
have a tacky Big Ben figurine
in your living room when you
can have an east-end icon?
Whitechapel Art Gallery, 99,
chiselandmouse.com

Dwell Gherkin lamp

Pay homage to one of Londons most
recognisable (if slightly derided)
landmarks with Dwells metallic
Gherkin Lamp. Its certainly a living
room talking-point. 69, dwell.co.uk

HAM

Its official: Ive found my new

illustration obsession in the form of
HAM, a homeware company founded
by east London designer Jo Robinson.
Simple and witty black & white
illustrations with tongue firmly
in cheek; whats not to love
about a toque-sporting
pig wheeling around
a four-tier wedding cake?
Prints are signed, measure
30x40cm and come flat in
an archival clear bag with
an acid-free mount back. 28
each, hammade.com

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How does your

garden grow?
Garden designer and Chelsea Flower
Show exhibitor Kate Gould transforms
a small garden in Regents Park

his is a happily situated

small garden, nestled
between the house and its
mews buildings. After extensive
renovation to the property and the
addition of a large glass extension,
the garden became a far more
integral part of the internal living
space. Accessed from two levels
of the house, it is visible at all times
from the kitchen, and the planting
and detailing reflect these many
angles of vision.
The garden was designed with
the clients existing large furniture
in mind. The dining table alone is
over three metres in length and
a metre wide, so incorporating it
into the space was a big challenge.
In circumstances like these, its
best to focus on a single bold
design feature. This means you can
eliminate anything bitty in the
landscape. As a result, this helps to
make a small space feel larger.
The largest planting bed in the
garden faces the dining table and
is planted with evergreen buxus,
oleander and pittosporum, which

make a great contrast with the

deciduous but heavy-flowered
form of hydrangea known as
Annabel. These new additions
are all planted around the one
plant that needed to remain in
the garden, a flowering crab
apple tree.
In the seating area, the garden
sofa is a woven all-weather wicker
which sits firmly on the pebbles,
backed by substantial pots planted
with tall bay tree pyramids. To
create a sense of depth, the
mews house wall was clad in
mirror-polished stainless steel
and overlaid with trellis to give
the illusion of space. For a sense
of vertical space, an unusual glass
lantern hangs over the doorway
to add scale at a higher level while
the seasonal planting and lavender
add a touch of colour. This is very
much a garden to be viewed and
enjoyed all year round.
Kate Gould Gardens,
01923 839733,
kategouldgardens.com

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KATE GOULD is an award-winning garden designer for London

and the Home Counties as well as a regular exhibitor
at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Visit kategouldgardens.com for contact details and to
find out more about Kates garden design services.

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PROPERTY
OCTOBER 2012

CANONBURY SQUARE

825,000

An outstanding two bedroom flat for sale in Canonbury Square. Laterally converted and set on the first floor, the property
benefits from high ceilings, tall elegant windows and views over the square. The vibrant bars and cafes of Upper Street are
moments away and Highbury & Islington underground and British Rail are also just a short walk away.
Faron Sutaria, 108 - 109 Upper Street, Islington, N1 1QN
020 7354 9737

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ISLINGTON

College Cross N1
A superb two bedroom flat in this highly sought after location close to Upper Street. Newly refurbished to
an extremely high standard, the property has a sleek contemporary kitchen and shower room, parquet
flooring throughout, a private patio area and access to communal gardens
reception room with dining area | 2 bedrooms | shower room | kitchen | private patio garden | communal gardens

Guide price 650,000 leasehold

Lofting Road N1
A contemporary flat offering over 700 sq ft of accommodation with direct access to a shared garden.
Arranged over the first floor of an attractive Victorian terraced house, the property has been refurbished to
the most exacting standard, using the highest quality fixtures and fittings throughout
reception room with open-plan kitchen | 2 bedrooms | bathroom | communal garden

Guide price 599,000 leasehold

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25/09/2012 11:04

ISLINGTON

Shepperton Road N1

Barnsbury Road N1

A fantastic split-level apartment within this renowned

conversion of a former Victorian school

A maisonette tastefully decorated by the current owner to

create a traditional feel, in keeping with the the building

reception room with open-plan kitchen | 3 bedrooms | bathroom |

guest cloakroom | secure parking | communal gardens

reception room | dining area | 2 bedrooms | bathroom |

wetroom | kitchen

Guide price 595,000 leasehold

Guide price 499,950 freehold

Harecourt Road N1

Drayton Park N5

A larger than average garden flat within an imposing Victorian

building close to Highbury Corner

A larger than average apartment arranged over the first floor

of this desirable modern development in the heart of Highbury

reception room with open-plan kitchen | bedroom | bathroom |

west-facing patio garden

reception room with open-plan kitchen | bedroom | bathroom |

balcony

Guide price 395,000 leasehold

Guide price 350,000 leasehold

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25/09/2012 11:05

WE DONT JUST WORK 9 TO 5

We appreciate that not everyone can be available during
standard office hours. Thats why we will work around you
to sell or let your property. We need as little as 20 minutes
notice to arrange a market appraisal.
Contact your local Cluttons office for more information:
Cluttons Islington
T: 020 7354 6666
E: islington@cluttons.com

Our history doesnt define us, our people do

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ISLINGTON

College Cross N1

Devonia Road N1

A substantial apartment arranged over the upper three floors

of an attractive period house in the heart of Islington

A large apartment arranged over the upper floors of a

handsome period building in a sought after location in Angel

reception room | 3 double bedrooms | 1 single bedroom | family

bathroom | kitchen | guest cloakroom | private garden

reception room | 2 double bedrooms | family bathroom |

kitchen/breakfast room

850 per week unfurnished

695 per week furnished

St. Pancras Chambers NW1

Wharf Road N1

A second floor apartment situated within this iconic Grade I

listed development finished to an exacting standard

A modern canal side apartment situated within a respected

development adjacent to the Wenlock basin

reception room | double bedroom with mezzanine level | bathroom |

kitchen/breakfast room | lift | concierge

reception room with open-plan kitchen | 2 bedrooms (1 en suite)

1 further bathroom | porter | terrace

675 per week furnished

595 per week unfurnished

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25/09/2012 11:06

ISLINGTON

Amwell Street EC1R

Upper Street N1

A refurbished maisonette in a central Clerkenwell location, with

a high quality Italian kitchen, fitted storage in the bedrooms
and a private share of the garden

A period apartment with retained features including; high

ceilings, large windows and an open fire place, further
benefitting from a fantastic location on Upper Street

reception room | 2 double bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen | garden

reception room | 2 double bedrooms | bathroom | kitchen

560 per week unfurnished

495 per week furnished

Highbury New Park N5

Bromfield Street N1

A beautifully presented garden apartment located on a sought

after tree lined street in Highbury

A recently refurbished apartment in a highly central location

moments from Angel station (Northern line)

reception room | 2 double bedrooms | family bathroom | kitchen |

patio | communal garden

reception room with open-plan kitchen | double bedroom

bathroom | private patio

495 per week part furnished

395 per week furnished

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25/09/2012 11:07

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Cloudesley Road
Barnsbury N1

A superb opportunity to thoroughly renovate a Grade II listed Georgian house, set over 4 floors,
within one of Barnsburys most revered roads. Offering approx. 1,670 sq ft of accommodation including
5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, front & rear garden & a patio area. Ideally located
for the amenities of Upper Street including Angel underground station (Northern Line).

1,250,000

OIEO
freehold

SALES

020 7359 9777

sales.islington@chestertonhumberts.com

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Cloudesley Road
Barnsbury N1

A great opportunity to modernise a Grade II listed Georgian house. Cloudesley Road is ideally
positioned for the amenities of Upper Street & within close proximity to Angel underground station
(Northern Line). The accommodation occupies 3 floors & includes 4 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, a double
reception room, 2 bathrooms & a guest cloakroom. The property further benefits from a lower ground
floor storage area of approx. 353 sq ft & a front & rear garden.

1,100,000

OIEO
freehold

SALES

020 7359 9777

sales.islington@chestertonhumberts.com

chestertonhumberts.com
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Burgh Street N1
750 per week

A beautifully presented apartment on the upper floors of this Victorian terraced house.
Comprising a large reception room, newly fitted kitchen with granite worktops & new
appliances, 2 bedrooms, a beautiful limestone bathroom & a garden. Located in a highly
regarded residential road in the heart of the Angel.

LETTINGS

Bramwell Mews N1
675 per week

A beautiful mews house located in a gated development in the Barnsbury area of Islington &
within close proximity to the transport links of Kings Cross/ St Pancras station.Comprising a
modern eat in kitchen & a charming reception room which leads to a patio garden.

LETTINGS

020 7226 4221

020 7226 4221

Epstein Court N1
585 per week

Barnsbury Street N1
585 per week

lettings.islington@chestertonhumberts.com

A stunning 2 bedroom apartment set within a gated development just off Islington Green &
close to Angel underground station.The apartment is beautifully presented with a modern
kitchen & a spacious reception room leading to a balcony overlooking the courtyard garden.

LETTINGS

020 7226 4221

lettings.islington@chestertonhumberts.com

lettings.islington@chestertonhumberts.com

A split level apartment arranged over the ground floors of this renovated period building.
Comprising 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a high specification open plan kitchen/reception room & a
large decked patio. The property is well located for transport links to the City & the West end.

LETTINGS

020 7226 4221

lettings.islington@chestertonhumberts.com

chestertonhumberts.com
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Hamptons Islington Lettings

Lettings. 020 7717 5455
islingtonlettings@hamptons-int.com

Hamptons City Lettings

Lettings. 020 7717 5437
citylettings@hamptons-int.com
Hamptons City Sales
Sales. 020 7717 5435
citysales@hamptons-int.com

Pepys
Street, EC3N
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The right buyers and tenants delivered fast since 1869.

For more information go to www.hamptons.co.uk

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Bromfield Street,
Islington, N1
1,650,000
Freehold
Islington 020 7226 2487
Email sis@kfh.co.uk

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A stunning four bedroom period

property in the heart of Angel,
lovingly refurbished to an excellent
standard and retaining many original
features. This property is arranged
over four floors and offers 2,036
sq ft of generous living space and
a private rear garden.

Four double bedrooms

Kitchen/breakfast room
Two reception rooms
Two bathrooms
20ft private garden
Moments from Angel tube
and Upper Street
Chain free

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Upper Street,
Islington, N1
2,058 pcm
Stunning two bedroom flat with a high
specification finish, arranged over two levels
of a renovated period building with bright
reception room with double height ceiling,
modern open plan kitchen, luxury bathroom
and private decked terrace. Furnished.
Islington 020 7359 3636
Email lis@kfh.co.uk

Bardolph Road,
Islington, N7
2,058 pcm
Beautifully presented two bedroom flat
arranged over the first and second floors
of this lovely period house. This property
is located close to great transport links
including Tufnell Park station (Northern Line).
Furnished.
Islington 020 7359 3636
Email lis@kfh.co.uk

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Battledean Road, N5

1,200,000 Freehold

A stunning Victorian family home situated on the quiet Battledean Road, a popular residential area only moments from the wide open spaces of
Highbury Fields.
In excess of 1300 sq. ft | Cellar | Built in storage | Excellent location

Florence Street, N1

750,000 Share of Freehold

Rarely do we come across such an excellent property in the perfect location but we think this two bedroom home on Florence Street ticks all
the boxes.
Private garden | Real wood floors | Unrivalled location | Plenty of storage

Islington
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Compton Road, N1

715,000 Leasehold

Renovated to an exceptionally high standard, this two bedroom home on Compton Road offers luxurious living in an excellent location.
Contemporary Finishes | Moments from Highbury & Islington Station | Newly renovated | Communal Gardens

Nelson Terrace, N1

900 per week

An extremely well presented Grade II listed, Georgian house, meticulously maintained throughout with a wealth of original features
complimented with contemporary finishes.
Immaculately finished | Double reception | Four large bedrooms | Private garden

Islington
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020 7354
7354 2480
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Elizabeth Avenue, N1

725 per week

Immaculately finished throughout, this excellent three bedroom home is moments from the amenities and transport links of Essex Road and
Upper Street.
Period property | Eat-in kitchen | Hard wood floors | Large private garden

Barnsbury Street, N1

900 per week

A spacious four bedroom period house in the heart of Barnsbury.

Enviable location | Original Features | Plenty of storage | Modern kitchen and bathroom

Islington
Islington office
office || 020
020 7354
7354 2480
2480 || islington@winkworth.co.uk
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IN THEIR
OWN WORDS
Simon Boulton, Head of Sales at
Stirling Ackroyd. Bloomsbury
PHOTO BY GEORGE RAMSAY

THERE IS A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY

AMONG RESIDENTS WHO HELP TO PROTECT
AND PRESERVE THE AREA
areas rich heritage and a generous, iconic mix
of mansion blocks, cobbled mews, popular
portered developments and outstanding,
listed period terraces.
Beyond and beneath Bloomsburys
popularity with the millions of visiting tourists checking out the Charles Dickens Museum on
Doughty Street, the British Museum and so on
- there is a strong sense of community among
residents who help to protect and preserve
the area via a number of associations.
Bloomsburys geographic location also
ensures that its community is diverse, and
the local market is driven by a varied clientele.
Typical purchasers might include overseas
buyers looking to acquire homes for children
attending one of the local universities as well as
investors looking for safe long-term holdings.
Of course, Bloomsbury is also beloved of
owner-residents who enjoy being close to their
place of work while having the best of Londons
endless shopping, culture and leisure options
not far from their doorstep.
Stirling Ackroyd, Bloomsbury
19 Bury Place, WC1A 2JB
020 7256 3244
www.stirlingackroyd.com

ts been an exciting summer for

Stirling Ackroyd, not only because of
the success of the Olympics in our
companys native East End, but also
because of the opening of our new
Central London office located on the cusp of
Bloomsbury, Midtown and the West End.
Considering the strength of the Stirling
Ackroyd network in East London and across
the City fringe, it seemed clear to us that a
strategically placed branch in Central London
would knit the offices together nicely.
Ive had the pleasure of working in our
industry for over sixteen years and have
experienced some fascinating markets along the
way, but none as interesting and vibrant as this.
Covering such an amazing part of town,
its easy to understand why many of our
clients have lived here for so long - and
why they want to trade up or down while
remaining in the area.
Bloomsbury has it all: fantastic transport
links, a number of beautiful garden squares,
independent coffee houses, the choice of shops
in the Brunswick Centre and much, much more.
Bloomsbury is none too shabby
architecturally speaking, with an impressive
range of blue plaques to remind you of the

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Islington
PROPERTIES LTD

Barnsbury Road, N1 ~ 349,500

A one bedroom apartment occupying the first floor of a Georgian terraced house in a fantastic
location close to Angel tube.

Visit us at 111 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1QN

or follow us on Twitter @islingtonproper

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Brushfield Street, E1 ~ 1,095 pw

A stunning 3-bed property arranged over three floors and finished to an exceptional standard
throughout. Located in the heart of Spitalfields, a short walk away from Liverpool Street Station.

Passionate about properties

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PROPERTY

NOTES

CLOUDESLEY PLACE, N1
1,350,000 F/H

NEW TO THE MARKET! A newly refurbished 3 bedroom

period house which is well located on a popular and soughtafter residential street in Islington. This house has been
refurbished with solid wood flooring and a high spec kitchen.
The property is arranged over 4 floors, comprising a double
reception room with dual aspect, spacious kitchen with dining
area, 3 bedrooms with built in wardrobes, luxurious bathroom
and an additional shower room. The house benefits from
retained period features, storage space, exposed brickwork,
court yard garden and communal garden. Situated within
moments of the trendy cafes and restaurants of Upper Street
and Camden Passage, along with the comprehensive and
diverse selection of High Street stores and independent
boutiques, Angel Underground Station (Northern Line) and
various bus routes are a short walk away providing excellent
transport links into the City and Central London.
Bennett Mason
253 Liverpool Road, Islington, N1 1LX
020 7700 7007
www.bennettmason.com

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PROPERT Y
PRINCIPAL PENTHOUSE

CRAWFORD
PASSAGE, EC1R
835,000

A superb, two double bedroom

loft apartment located in the heart
of Clerkenwell, just moments from
Farringdon Station.
The property is situated on the
second floor of a beautiful converted
warehouse and benefits from all
the features you would expect:
high ceilings, factory doors, large
windows and an abundance of light.
It also offers a share of freehold and
residents parking.
Greene & Co. City
70 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5QA
020 7251 8877
city@greene.co.uk

Do you own property in any of the

London boroughs? If so, could the value
be significantly increased by creating
new apartments on any existing flat
or pitched roofs? Principal Penthouse is
a small team of experienced and
qualified professionals who specialise
in the development of under-utilised
rooftops across London. Most recently
we obtained consent to remove the pitch
roof from an existing public house and
develop a new mansard roof containing
a three bedroom apartment valued in
excess of 400,000! With only a small
percentage of the capitals rooftops
already developed, this is a cost effective
way of gaining high valued residential
space. As London property values
continue to experience significant
growth, this is fueling the demand for
residential space in the capital. We
work in partnership with our clients to
guide them through the full project
from developing their initial brief,
through the development appraisals,
planning and building regulations
approval processes, design and tender
documentation, the selection and
appointment of contractors and through
to the successful hand over of the
projects on completion. Our small team
of professional staff have been designing
and managing projects in the capital
for over 20 years. We form trustworthy
relationships with our clients and it is
this approach together with our drive
for excellence which contributes to our
success.
020 7608 5674
www.principalpenthouse.com

THE ISLINGTON
COMPANY

The Islington Company has been

nominated and shortlisted as
one of the finalists in Landlord &
Letting Awards 2012 under Letting
Agent of the Year category.
Vaida Filmanaviciute, manager
of The Islington Company
said Customer service and
experience, at a competitive price,
forms the basis of The Islington
Companys business focus
alongside a proactive community
involvement that won us the
recognition our hardworking and
dynamic team deserves
Thank you so much for
continuing to support us.
The Islington Company
97 Essex Road, London N1 2SJ
020 3589 0127
www.theislingtoncompany.co.uk

HARTHAM ROAD, N7
POA

Ellis and Co are pleased to offer a freehold, Victorian,

semi-detached property, currently arranged as 4 selfcontained flats with a separate studio and potential
granny annex to the rear. This period property boasts
marble fireplaces and original cornicing, and could be
turned into a family house or retained in its current layout.
The property is located within the popular Hillmarton
Conservation area close to Caledonian Road tube station.
Ellis & Co, 76 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 8LT
020 7354 0909, www.ellisandco.co.uk

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SALES & LETTINGS

OCKENDON ROAD, N1
An outstanding four storey period house, tastefully and sympathetically restored to provide approx. 1,800 sq ft.
of accommodation. 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 3 reception rooms, rear garden.
1,650,000 Freehold 020 7354 9737 islington@faronsutaria.co.uk

WILLOW BRIDGE ROAD, N1

An elegant and immaculately presented raised ground floor garden flat on a desirable road in Islington.
2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, rear garden.
780,000 Freehold Share 020 7354 9737 islington@faronsutaria.co.uk

OUR SERVICE WILL MOVE YOU

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PROPERT Y
DEV ELOPMEN T

Stylish living
The substantial houses of Hampsteads newest gated
development, Telegraph Hill, are no ordinary family homes

he four luxury family houses

created at Telegraph Hill, a
stones throw from Hampstead
Heath, boast high specification
fittings and finishes, quality
craftsmanship, and integrated cutting edge
technology, making them a smart choice for
contemporary living.
The six and seven-bedroom homes,
reconstructed behind restored 1930s
faades by developer E+O, have enviably
large proportions. The sense of free-flowing
space and light throughout makes them
ideal for large families and those with a
passion for entertaining.
Master bedroom suites with his and her
dressing rooms and bathrooms, open plan
kitchen/dining areas, expansive reception
space, dedicated media rooms, landscaped
stepped gardens, including large patio
areas, integrated garaging, and in House
three, an extensive lower ground floor leisure
area of 2500sq ft, ensure that family life at

Telegraph Hill would never feel cluttered.

There are first class amenities, such as the
20,000 Gaggenau fridge freezer in House
three, and staff accommodation on the lower
floors to boot.
As any discerning buyer would expect,
high levels of security and technology come
as standard there are Lutron Homeworks
Lighting Control Systems, Speakercraft and
Sonos multi-room audio systems and inhouse key functions with iPod/iPad/iPhone
control facility, heating and ventilation
controlled by a central building management
system, Comfort Cooling and under floor
heating, individual house alarm systems with
CCTV security and videophone entry, and
Cat 5 or 6 wiring for broadband, cable or
satellite connections.
Prices are from 6,950,000 to 12,950,000
Call Savills (Sloane Street) on 020 7730 0822
or TK International (Hampstead) on
020 7794 8700; visit www.telegraph-hill.co.uk

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Set your sights high in Shoreditch

All is revealed...
Be amongst the first
to visit our brand
new stunning
show apartment.

Ixia is located on the edge of the City and is well positioned for
enjoying the fashionable scene of Shoreditch and Hoxton.
Highly specified apartments each with a balcony or terrace
Only a few minutes walk from Old Street and the City
1 bedroom apartments from 384,950
2 bedroom apartments from 545,000
2 & 3 bedroom apartments from 650,000

Call to view our show apartment today

Ixia | East Road | Shoreditch | London | N1 6AA

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11am to 7pm, Mon Fri, 11am to 4pm, Sat & Sun
To take a tour scan here

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THE JUNCTION

With an innovative and contemporary

design, The Junction is an exciting landmark
building which perfectly complements its
natural surroundings. The external faade
is a fusion of glass, metal and timber with a
varied palette of colours. This striking design
creates a stimulating visual experience which
exudes confidence and quality.
The appeal of The Junction, Tufnell Park is
enhanced by its proximity to two of Londons
most exciting boroughs Camden and
Islington. Within minutes residents of The
Junction can find themselves exchanging
the tranquillity of their home for the nightlife,
leisure and shopping opportunities for which
both areas have become renowned.
Tufnell Park Underground station lies
within 70 metres walk of your front door
and offers excellent access into the West
End and the City via two branches of the
Northern Line.
Meticulously designed 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
apartments from 362,000, 0845 672 4134,
thejunctiontufnellpark.co.uk

NEW DEVELOPMENT

NOTES

ELLIS AND CO

Award winning Estate Agents Ellis and

Co Islington have been acquiring sites in
Islington for over 15 years. The company
offers a professional service to assist clients
in the buying and selling process, and forms
part of a long term expansion strategy
for their New Homes and Development
Department. Their client Nobel House
Properties are offering this last remaining
property, formerly a public house, set
in Dignum Street, N1 a short walk from
the Angel and Upper Street. Internally,
the property offers 824 sq ft of luxurious
accommodation, including luxury integrated
kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,
and a spacious, open-plan living space.
Ellis and Co, 649,995, leasehold,
76 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 8LT
020 7354 0909
www.ellisandco.co.uk

ERMIN APARTMENTS

On the edge of the City and moments from Upper Street, Ermin apartments is a highly
desirable modern development. Spread over 5 floors, these luxury city apartments have
everything you need for a relaxed lifestyle with plenty of space for entertaining.
1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, with either 1 or 2 bathrooms are stylish and well laid out.
Theres a concierge service from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and a cycle store for each
apartment.
Ermin Apartments are energy efficient and finished to an excellent standard with solid oak
floors, wooden doors, fully integrated quality appliances in the kitchen, modern light fittings
throughout and fully fitted carpets in all the bedrooms.
A supurb location with Kings Cross/St. Pancras international station a 2 minute tube ride
from Angel, over a dozen bus routes heading to Waterloo, Moorgate, Liverpool Street and a
boris bike docking station just a couple of streets away.
Launching in October, prices start from 710,000. To register your interest please call
Currell New Homes on 020 7226 6611, www.currell.com

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1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM
CONTEMPORARY APARTMENTS

Live at The Junction, our newest development in vibrant Tufnell Park offering exceptional
specification and design. Located on a residential road, yet only a few minutes walk to the
Underground, linking you with all that London has to offer.
70 metres from Tufnell Park Underground station, offering
excellent transport links to central London in just 13 minutes
25 exclusively designed, one, two and three
bedroom apartments
All private units
Generous apartment sizes
Exceptional specification, including bespoke
kitchens and high quality bathrooms

Call now for more information

0845 672 4134

Camden Town

4 minutes

Kings Cross St. Pancras

10 minutes

Bank

WESTMINSTER

Canary Wharf

North Greenwich (for the O2)

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THEJUNCTIONTUFNELLPARK.CO.UK

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37 minutes

Oxford Circus

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Stratford & the Olympic Park

34 minutes

London City Airport

46 minutes

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87 Upper Street, N1 0NP
Tel: 020 7359 5675
www.hamptons.co.uk

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6 Camden Walk, N1 8DY
T: 020 7354 6666
www.cluttons.com

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327-329 Upper Street, N1 2XQ
T: 020 7359 9777
www.chestertonhumberts.com

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Absolutely

N1

NICK MOORE, SALES MANAGER, CLUTTONS

Favourite restaurant
Ive always had a soft spot for
Fredericks. A firm favourite
amongst the residents of
Islington since the late 1960s,
this has to be the perfect place
for a celebration or a drink at
one of the outside tables on a
balmy summer evening.
Best kept secret
Barnsbury Wood. Formally a
private garden created in the
1840s by George Thornhill,
abandoned and slowly
reverted to woodland, now
preserved as a nature reserve
by Islington Council.
Finest cocktail
Dollar Grills and Martinis. With
its vaulted cellar nooks and
comfy leather banquettes, this
subterranean martini lounge
serves the best cocktails this
side of Manhattan. The steaks
arent bad either.
Stylish boutique
Atelier Abigail Ahern.
Heralded as the hottest
designer in the world, her
designer boutique on Upper
Street is a mecca for the
style conscious, whatever the
budget.
A lost hour
If only. If I were lucky enough
to find myself with a lost hour,
youd find me rummaging
around the antique shops,
malls and markets of Camden
Passage in the hope of finding
a bargain.
An exceptional property
Newington Green. For those
who want a little piece of
history, this house really is
a one off - built in 1658, the
Grade I listed house excels on
all levels.
Cluttons, 020 7354 6666, www.cluttons.com

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SALES

Arsenal N4 | 700,000 Freehold

A short walk from Arsenal Underground Station, this former office which has been
converted into a pleasant three bed family home.
Terraced house
Rear courtyard garden
3 Double bedrooms (2 En-Suites) Freehold
Large reception
Chain free
Open plan kitchen
Family bathroom

Holloway N7 | 340,000 Leasehold

A two bedroom 2nd floor flat situated within an impressive four storey period property
set back off Camden Road.
Wood floors
Period conversion
Central heating
2 Bedrooms
Leasehold
Reception
Chain free
Open plan kitchen

Evolving. Improving. Succeeding.

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21/09/2012 18:01

407-409 Holloway Road

London N7 6HP
t: 020 7607 5001
drivers.co.uk

LETTINGS

Islington, N1 | 650.00 Per Week

This three double bedroom newly refurbished apartment boasts brand new fitted kitchen
with built-in appliances, modern bathroom and built-in wardrobes to all bedrooms.
New development
Close to Old Street
Close to transport links
Secure location

Fantastic condition
Double bedroom
En-suite bathrooms
Available now

Finsbury Park, N4 | 420.00 Per Week

A two double bedroom apartment offered for rent. Internally the flat is found in excellent
decorative order including large open plan live/eat area leading on to a private terrace.
Integrated appliances
Modern development
Concierge
Double bedrooms
Secure location
Quiet location
Furnished
Close to Finsbury Park

020 7607 5001

drivers.co.uk
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Call Us Today For A Free Market Appraisal

21/09/2012 18:01

NEW

HIGHBURY
OFFICE

To celebrate the opening of our new Highbury office,

Bennett Mason are delighted to offer:

SELL YOUR HOME FOR 0.65%*

6.5%* FOR LET & MANAGED
CALL NOW:
HIGHBURY: 020 7226 0770
*subject to our terms & conditions and VAT

Highbury Office:133 Blackstock

Road, Highbury, London, N4 2JW

Islington Office: 253 Liverpool

Road, Islington, London, N1 1LX

www.bennettmason.com
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20/09/2012 12:57

1,350,000

N1
Cloudesley
Place
FREEHOLD

1,260,000

This newly refurbished three bedroom

period house is well located on a
popular and sought-after residential
street in Islington, moments away from
Angel. It has been refurbished to a
very high standard with solid wood
ooring and a high spec kitchen. The
property is arranged over four oors,
with a private patio garden.

550pw

N1
Ecclesbourne
Road
FURNISHED

N1

NEW HOMES. A stunning collection

of luxury townhouses, these houses
are arranged over several oors
with a private rear garden, tted to
a high specication with open plan
living space comprising a stylish
designer kitchen, three / four bedrooms
and luxurious bathrooms. Its well
located for Upper Street and Angel.

Liverpool
Road
FREEHOLD

400pw

A stunning two double bedroom,

2 bathrooms apartment in this
sought after modern development,
comprising a spacious open plan
reception room with bi-folding door
leading to a terrace, stylish kitchen
with modern appliances, master
bedroom with en-suite. Well located
for Upper Street and Angel.

N5

A newly decorated 2 bedroom

garden at with wooden oors
throughout. Large reception
room, separate kitchen, bathroom
with shower, low maintenance
patio/garden and large cellar for
storage. The apartment is located
in the heart of Highbury with easy
access to transport links.

Aubert
Park
FURNISHED

CALL NOW:
ISLINGTON: 020 7700 7007

Islington Office: 253 Liverpool

Road, Islington, London, N1 1LX

Highbury Office:133 Blackstock

Road, Highbury, London, N4 2JW

www.bennettmason.com
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Currell
Residential
Huntingdon Street, N1 2,650,000 Freehold

A unique Victorian family property offering 5/6 bedrooms

Fabulous double reception room
Envious outdoor terraces and garden spaces
Large wide garage

Additional one bedroom granny flat and annexe

Thornhill and Barnsbury conservation area
Excellent transport links into the City
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Islington
321 Upper Street
Islington, London
N1 2XQ

Ockendon Road, N1 1,695,000 Freehold

Wider than average Victorian house

Four double bedrooms plus study

Spacious open plan dining room/kitchen

Aga and separate oven & hob

Grand double reception room

South facing 70 x 27ft rear garden

with
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Telephone

020 7226 4200

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Stirling Ackroyd
All around the City
E2

N16

575 pw

470 pw

SHOREDITCH LETTINGS
Cottons Gardens - Spectacular 950 sq ft 2 bed penthouse with an open plan island kitchen,
solid wood flooring, plenty of fitted storage & private terrace.

HACKNEY LETTINGS
Boleyn Road - Superb 2 bedroom duplex penthouse with 2 private terraces, dark wood flooring & a
large reception/dining room. Benefits from a landscaped communal roof terrace & bike storage.

SE1

EC1

535 pw

550 pw

BANKSIDE LETTINGS
Trundle Street - Stunning 2 bed, 2 bath apartment featuring an open plan reception/kitchen, fully
integrated contemporary appliances & an abundance of natural light finished to very high standard.

CLERKENWELL LETTINGS
College Heights - 900 sq ft 1 bed with plenty of fitted storage, a large reception room with dining
area & a balcony. The development is impeccably finished & has its own Gym, Sauna & laundry room

SHOREDITCH
020 7749 3838

CLERKENWELL
020 7549 0606

BANKSIDE
020 7940 3888

BLOOMSBURY
020 7256 3244

HACKNEY
020 7749 3807

HAMPSTEAD/ST JOHNS WOOD

020 7748 5224

IBIZA
0034 971 326 788

ISTANBUL
+90 (0)212 322 7171

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SE1

EC1

1,175,000

1,390,000

BANKSIDE SALES
Waterloo Road - 1,632 Sq ft duplex penthouse flooded with natural light featuring an
impressive entrance leading into an open plan kitchen with City & Shard Views.

CLERKENWELL SALES
Clerkenwell Road - A simply stunning 3 comprising a 30 ft semi-open plan kitchen& reception perfect
for entertaining as well as high ceilings, a wealth of storage and a sleek and stylish finish throughout.

E1

E8

2,750,000

739,000

SHOREDITCH SALES
Wilkes Street - Stunning Grade II listed Georgian, freehold house, over 5 floors with 3 beds & 3
receptions presented in beautiful condition throughout.

HACKNEY SALES
Stanford Mews - Stunning 1,200 sq ft three storey modern townhouse comprising 3 bedrooms, 2
bathrooms and a large open plan kitchen/entertaining space leading to a private south facing garden.

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SALES & LETTINGS

51% OF OUR BUYERS OFFER ON ONE OF OUR PROPERTIES

WITHIN 3 WEEKS OF REGISTERING WITH US

020 7354 9737 CAMDEN CHELSEA CHISWICK EARLS COURT FULHAM

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