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JUNE 2013 £3.95 CAKE BOY ERIC LANLARD'S LATEST BOOK LOCAL CULINARY DELIGHTS Wimbledon SOUL FOOD LEVI ROOTS TALKS REGGAE, RASTAS AND BEING A ROLE MODEL CLAUDE BOSI'S PUB LIFE SOME LIKE IT HOT ABSOLUTELY STYLISH. INTELLIGENT. ELEGANT. ABSOLUTELY STYLISH. INTELLIGENT. ELEGANT. ABSOLUTELY
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JUNE 2013£3.95

CAKE BOYERIC lANlARD'S

lATEST BOOK

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Wimbledon

SOUL FOODlEVI ROOTS TAlKS REGGAE, RASTAS AND BEING A ROlE MODEl

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Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk

Hamptons Wimbledon Sales. 020 8454 7249 | Lettings. 020 8454 7629

A substantial period house offering excellent space for family living and entertaining arranged over four floors and situated in a sought after road in the heart of Wimbledon Village. The property is presented in excellent order throughout and has off street parking, a balcony and a lovely rear garden. EPC: D

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A handsome family home positioned in a small cul-de-sac and offering good access to Wimbledon Village and Common. This period property has 5/6 bedrooms and an elegant double reception room with high ceilings and attractive fireplaces. A pretty garden leads to a spacious garden studio/office with bathroom and a potential kitchen. EPC: F

• Village situation• Small cul-de-sac• Period Property• 5/6 Bedrooms• Studio /office

£2,595,000 FreeholdWimbledon Village, SW19

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Lambourne Avenue, SW19 £2,650,000 A magnifi cent fi ve bedroom house situated on a highly desirable road close to Wimbledon Village on a substantial plot. On the ground fl oor is a double aspect reception room leading onto the garden, a good size eat-in kitchen with double doors on to the garden and study. On the fi rst fl oor is a large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three double bedrooms, a single bedroom and shower room. The external space comprises South facing garden over one hundred feet long. The property offers development potential to either redevelop the plot or extend the current house (STPP). EPC Rating = E

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ON THE COVER

57 CAKE BOY Eric Lanlard’s latest book

61 CLAUDE BOSI’S PUB LIFE

64 SOUL FOOD Levi Roots talks Reggae, Rastas and being a role model

07 EDITOR’S LETTER11 ABSOLUTELY LOVES

ARTS & CULTURE12 WHAT’S ON

This month’s diary

16 ANYONE FOR TENNIS? Sophie Thrower explores the history of Wimbledon’s most famous event

CATWALK & CLOSET23 FASHION NOTES

The top trends this month

24 PRETTY PASTELS Summer’s ice cream inspired palette

HOUSE & GARDEN38 INTERIOR NOTES

Our top picks this month

40 WEAVING WONDERS Tabitha Joyce talks to textile designer,

Neisha Crosland

FOOD & TRAVEL 70 RESTAURANT REVIEWS The best new openings in the local area

72 FAMILY MAN Marcus Wareing on a decade in Wandsworth

78 TALES OF THE ORIENT Harriet Compston boards the Eastern Orient Express

PROPERTY98 IN THEIR OWN WORDS Roland Simpson from Jackson-Stops & Sta­

182 PROPERTY NEWS

CONTENTSJUNE ‘13

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Personally, I’ve always found the concept of food fascinating – everyone’s relationship with it is just so unique. You can love it or loathe it, indulge yourself or deprive yourself, bring people together or divide

opinion. It’s rare in life to fi nd something which is such a necessity but which can also be such a pleasure. This month sees gastronomic get-togethers across the capital as we celebrate the joys of good grub. Here in southwest London, Clapham Common is hosting the ‘Foodie Festival’ showcasing the very best our patch of town has to o­ er. And with the number of local celebrity chefs we have in our midst, it’s no wonder there are fertile o­ erings: Gordon Ramsay, Michel Roux Jr., Jason Atherton, Gregg Wallace, Ainsley Harriott, Antonio Carluccio – the list goes on and on (and on and on).

This month I caught up with the charismatic Levi Roots, dragon-slayer extraordinaire and Brixton resident who is currently travelling around the UK as part of his School of Life tour to get kids excited about food. Meanwhile, the Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing gives us a personal account of the highs and lows of life as a celebrity chef and how he manages to balance work with family life in Wandsworth. We also take a sneak peak into Eric Lanlard’s new book, Chocolat, which will have you dreaming in chocolate, and talk to acclaimed chef Claude Bosi of Wimbledon’s Fox and Grapes about his latest venture into gastro-pubs. Quite frankly, it’s enough to make anyone hungry…

Bon appetit!

Georgie Lane -GodfreyEditor

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WHAT’S ON

In the Cinema

For the past couple of years pop culture has developed an obsession with the undead. Whether it

be the oversexed and scantily clad vampires of True Blood or the teen-friendly and sparkle-skinned bloodsuckers of the Twilight franchise, the basic premise is the same. It may come as a pleasant surprise to fans of the genre therefore that Byzantium has managed to find a new angle on the slightly overdone vampire mythology. The film tells the story of Clara and Eleanor, a mother and daughter (in the less than conventional sense) and their struggle to balance living a relatively normal life and keeping

Directed by NEIL JORDAN Starring GEMMA ARTERTON, SAOIRSE RONAN

Byzantiumtheir secret. This, however, proves di cult when eternal schoolgirl Eleanor falls for a local boy and decides to trust him with their true identities. As their world unravels, their past catches up with them and the body count increases, making it clear that there is even more to Clara and Eleanor than meets the eye. Directed by Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) and starring Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan, the film has its flaws but a dazzling performance from Ronan, beautiful cinematography and some genuinely original takes on the genre makes it definitely worth a watch.

Charlie and Lola’s Extremely New PlayPolka Theatre | 8 June

Featuring characters from the much-loved BBC children’s show comes Charlie and Lola’s Extremely New Play, a brand-spanking new adventure sure to have the kids enthralled. The

theatrical delight is brought to life using puppets and the voice talents of two local Wimbledon children as Charlie and Lola. The adventure takes the children through the cycle of the seasons as Charlie and Lola discover the way in which things change. Following the success of the first staged installment of Charlie and Lola, this show is sure to be similarly brilliant. 240 Broadway, SW19, 020 8543 4888; polkatheatre.com

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T oby Bell is the ambitious private secretary to a more ruthlessly ambitious Foreign O ce Minister

and is not supposed to know about the counter terror operation the Minister has run. But he does, and he suspects something about it is very awry. Like the best le Carré novels, behind all the quiet and ambiguity of the narrative there is a lot of noise and a lot more to say about the state of Britain. And this new thriller from the undisputed, peerless and generally (rightly) vaunted master of the modern spy novel looks set to sit happily among the more famous of his canon. £18.99, Viking

A fter a love a  air with an older married man lands her in MI5, Serena Frome’s voracious love of reading results in

her working undercover to recruit a writer who must not know he is being recruited by MI5. In an early seventies Britain, all drab and volatile, and with the Cold War sliding into its fi nal, turgid stage, Serena fi nds herself falling in love with her writer. There are all the ingredients of a good spy novel for sure, but this is an Ian McEwan spy novel, and soon turns in to something else entirely. A book that is playful, clever, knowing and full of stories. £8.99, Vintage

All books available from Waterstones, 121 Wimbledon Bridge, SW19, 0843 290 8687; waterstones.com

A nd the prize for the book with the most prizes goes to Bring up the Bodies, bestselling sequel to the

bestselling and prize-winning Wolf Hall. Really. Open this and with repeated clunks you will fi nd a Booker, a Costa Novel and a Costa Book of the Year, a Specsavers National Book Award and probably before long that formerly known as The Orange Prize (The Women’s Prize for Fiction). But prizes are given for a reason and with the paperback release, the more patient readers with less room in their bags can fi nd out why. £9.99, 4th Estate

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New Wimbledon Theatre

A full-blooded musical set on the high seas, it involves more mistaken identity and swapping

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as such, has remained a favourite since its

premiere on Broadway in 1934. Billy Crocker has fallen in love at fi rst sight with a girl he might never

see again. By chance, whilst waving off two

friends embarking on a voyage to England, he spots her on the ship.

Crocker stows away in an eff ort to pursue her and fi nds himself on a liner full of the most bizarre

and colourful characters imaginable. Not to be missed, if only to hear

classic tune ‘You’re the Top.’

93 The Broadway SW19, 020 8545 7900; atgtickets.com

One of the most notorious festivals in the world, the competition for tickets is fi erce but if you are

lucky enough to have snagged one it really is worth it. With an incredible line-up, the highlights of which are almost too many to number, acts for this year include The Artic Monkeys, The Rolling Stones, Mumford and Sons, Nick Cave and the

Bad Seeds, Rita Ora, Elvis Costello, Dizzee Rascal, Portishead, The XX, Alt-J, Public Enemy and so

many more. Whether the sun is shining, inevitably burning fair English skin, or it’s pouring with rain, fl ooding stages and destroying tents, the spirit of Glastonbury remains insurmountable; we slap on

the factor 50 and turn that puddle into a mudslide. glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

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Colour House Theatre

A brand new comedy off ering from the

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comedy, wordplay and audience participation. Throughout the night the cast will engage in classic improvisation

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Munch 150HMV Curzon | 27 June

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Norwegian artist and legend Edvard Munch, whose contribution to modern art is immeasurable. Munch 150 provides a unique opportunity to see unseen, behind-the-scenes footage from a recent exhibition at the National Museum in Oslo that many will never have the chance see. Have a watch – it’s sure to be a ‘Scream’. (Sorry.) 23 The Broadway, SW19, 0843 221 0359; hmvcurzon.com

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A few weeks before Christmas, I realised that my Range Rover Evoque SD4’s mileage would hit its first service interval

at some time over the festive period. Knowing that most companies shut up or at least slow down at that time of year, I thought I’d better book it in.I called my nearest centre first which is

Guy Salmon in Thames Ditton. They didn’t return my first call and on my second said they would be busy for 3 weeks. I moved on.

Next I called North One LR Service in North London. They also had a 3 week service wait and quoted £356.74. I was beginning to worry that I might have to park my car over the break so I tried another relatively local garage, Wimbledon

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courtesy car because when I dropped it o� they said it would only take 2 hours. 90 minutes later, I got a call to say the car was ready and they had even cleaned it. The only extra on the bill was for the wiper blade, fine by me as it had been juddering for a while, so the total was palatable at £334.95.

The figure was all the more palatable when I compared it with the bill received by our sister magazine, ‘WhatCar’, whose Evoque was serviced by Guy Salmon of Thames Ditton just 6 miles from Wimbledon but whose total was £505.49.

Of WhatCar’s bill, only £15 was accounted for by parts our Evoque didn’t need. The rest was pricier consumables (£86.04 versus £77.81 for the oil for example) and the big one, labour, £312 at Thames Ditton and just £171 at Wimbledon Service Centre.

Six miles but a financial gulf.Otherwise life with the Evoque goes on in typically easy fashion. Economy is stable at around 30 mpg and the odometer has since moved on. It’s some way o� till the next service but I know where to go when it arrives.

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VILLAGEOrganicFrom fashion to food, Absolutely picks Wimbledon’s most eco-friendly o�erings.

Wimbledon Village is alive with eco-friendly activity. Everywhere you look, there’s green goings on: interiors up-cycling at Two Sisters, pencils which were once CD cases at Tink and organic tanning at Bellissima. Here, we’ve rounded up our favourite hotspots for ethical living.

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The sacred grounds of Wimbledon need little introduction. Home to

unforgettable moments of triumph, agonising despair, and endless punnets of strawberries, the courts have steadily risen to fame as a pinnacle of sporting excellence.

But Wimbledon as we’ve fondly come to know it is a far cry from its 19th century origins. Born in 1868, the grounds were created to stage the Croquet Championships, charging members the humble price of a guinea to partake in this quintessentially British activity. Lawn Tennis swiftly bumped it o­ in 1875, with Lottie Dod becoming the youngest player to secure a singles crown at the tender age of 15. It’s a record she still holds today.

A mere four years later, the ‘founding father’ of tennis came to the fore. Capturing public interest with a staggering run of seven Wimbledon singles victories, William Renshaw was personally responsible for popularising the past time. Helping to transform Lawn Tennis into the modern game, he introduced the power of the hard serve, the vigorous smash and aggressive volleying, all of which still delight and captivate audiences today.

As the game evolved, tennis at Wimbledon began to gather serious international acclaim.

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By 1922, the courts had upped sticks and relocated to Church Road, bowing to the sport’s increasing popularity. By the thirties, gorgeously quaint names like Bunny Austin, Kitty Godfree and Donald Budge ruled the courts, only to be trumped by Fred Perry’s three consecutive victories from 1934-36. He remains the last British male to have won

the championships. Support continued to rocket with the first television coverage in the same year, catapulting the viewership. The sport was mediatised for good, giving credence to Leslie Mitchell’s knowing words, ‘it is with great pleasure that I introduce to you the magic of television.’

And with that, the Championships were launched

headfirst into the modern world. Withstanding a bomb attack in 1940 and the numerous tribulations of the Second World War, Wimbledon began to assert itself as a tour de force and an iconic stage in its own right. By the late 1940s, ladies who were once constricted by swathes of lace and full-length skirts found themselves freed by liberating new designs. Audiences were unashamedly distracted from Gussie Moran’s charming shoulder cape by a tantalising peek at her lace knickers, paving the way for today’s coquettish uniforms. Come 1950, Wimbledon had firmly announced its active role in an inclusive and contemporary new era.

This was epitomised with Althea Gibson’s momentous victory in 1957, when she became the first black player to take home a title. Channelling her personal strength to overcome the racial pressures that had dogged her throughout her journey, she topped-o­ her victory with a moving rendition of I Can’t Give You Anything But Love at the Wimbledon Ball.

But it seemed not everyone found Wimbledon quite so exciting. In 1964, line-judge Dorothy Cavis-Brown made history for all the wrong reasons when she unexpectedly dozed o­ during a match. After a ball boy failed to rouse her from her slumber, it was the task of South African

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competitor Abe Segal to smartly tap her shoulder until she awakened. Whether it was due to age, exhaustion, or because the match was on a sunny afternoon following the annual Championships cocktail party, Dorothy was politely relieved of her duties for a few days.

Despite one woman’s apathy, scenes at Wimbledon were undeniably hotting-up. In 1970, the historic final between Margaret Court and Billie Jean King sealed its place in history as being ‘one of the most dramatic finals ever seen at Wimbledon’ according to commentator John Barrett. Aided by the spectacular arrival of colour television, it was a riotous occasion and highlighted the revolutionary nature of the sport that had turned professional a mere two years before.

Then came the arrival of Björn Borg and his irrepressible golden locks. Teamed with zany stripes, headbands and chunky knits, his distinctive 70s attire marked a refreshingly welcome period in Wimbledon’s history. The era of peace and love saw the engaged duo Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert take home their respective singles title in a romantic victory.

Trumping the bookies on their 33-1 odds on a ‘love double’, the pair warmed the hearts of fans with their fairy tale triumph.

1977 was to mark a more serious moment in Wimbledon’s history, with the unexpected arrival of John McEnroe. Little more than a waifish boy at the intrepid age of 18, he stunned the audience by making it all the way to the final in his first appearance at Wimbledon. In the same year, the courts opened their own museum, celebrating its 100-

year history and embracing an exciting new future in one fell swoop. Sportswoman Virginia Wade summed up the momentous year when she stated, ‘it was a cauldron of excitement and celebration. It was humbling in a way… I had become a part of a major celebration.’

Over 100 years since its birth, Wimbledon continued to throw up curve balls well into the 1980s and 1990s. Widespread gasps were shared when Anne White trotted onto the court in 1985 sporting a one-piece lycra bod suit. Despite its conformations with the white dress code, she was soon asked to wear something more appropriate by an o�cial, to which she replied, ‘I had no idea it would be so controversial.’ White’s controversy was substantially trumped eleven years later by 23-year old Melissa Johnson, who impressively streaked her way onto Centre Court. Swiftly

removed by o�cials, her display was a reminder that Wimbledon was anything but predictable.

Since then, the introduction of Hawk-Eye, the roof over Centre Court, and the equalising of men and women’s prize money has seen Wimbledon steam into the 21st century with thoroughly modern gusto. Last year, Roger Federer made history by claiming his record seventh Wimbledon title – a remarkable feat. Looking back over history, it’s Wimbledon’s dogged fortitude in the face of adversity and perpetual ability to evolve that seems to inspire the ambition within the players themselves. As we reflect upon the ground’s relentless journey, we can only hope that its momentous spirit carries us all into another season of sporting excellence, with plenty of surprises to boot.

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Rugby fans turned out on mass last month for the launch of the Legends Rugby Festival at the Cinnamon Kitchen in the city. The festival itself,

starring some of the biggest names in rugby, is taking place on 13th July in Wimbledon and

will raise money for the o�cial charity of the Rugby Players Association, Restart. At

the launch a whole host of rugby’s former and current stars were in attendance, including Martin Corry, Leon Lloyd,

Chris Sheasby, and Ryan O’Neill , who arrived hand-in-hand with his beautiful

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Could any club possibly sound more delicious than The Roast Beef Club? We don’t think so. Last month

saw three hundred men, made up predominantly of southwest residents, descend on the Hurlingham

Club for their sixth annual luncheon. The club’s founder, Joel Baseley of Northcote Road’s Rampton

Baseley Estate Agents, introduced the guest speakers: Ben Kaye MBE, who regaled us all with

some hilarious tales from England’s World Cup victory in Australia, and triple amputee Mark

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You don’t have to be going to a festival to work festival

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BACK TO BLACKSimple, chic sandals in monotone leather are the order of the day at O� ce this summer. We love these chunky, ra� a Ombre wedges, which take you e� ortlessly from day to night. Pedicures at the ready! £70, O  ce, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, SW18, 020 8874 0033; o  ce.co.uk

HEAD TURNERSNow that Ascot is upon us, there’s the annual scramble for hat hire in southwest London. Or at least there was, before The Hat Club launched last month. Situated just over the river by Putney Bridge Station, the club provides an array of original and stylish headwear to hire from some of London’s best milliners. Hats o� to that! Hurlingham Studios, Ranelagh Gardens, SW6, 07804 157 256; thehatclub.co.uk

VENERABLE BEADSNow, it’s not easy to work beaded and bejewelled jeans without looking like Eurotrash (read Nancy Dell’Olio). But we think that we’ve found the perfect solution. These folk jeans by Mother Denim add a quirky, summery edge to your staple, minus the questionable appliqué. Available from Question Air, 143-145 Northcote Road, SW11, 020 7924 6948; question-air.com

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GET IN LINETop of our shopping list this month are these cool,

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are bang on trend for summer. £35, H! by Henry Holland, available from Debenhams, 315 Lavender

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POWDER BLUE JACKET, £350, AND TOP UNDERNEATH, £223, BOTH BY DANILO GABRIELI; YELLOW TROUSERS, £616, BY CHARLOTTE SIMPSON; BELT, £285, BY EOTWD; SHOES, £495, BY KAREN K

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YELLOW CAMISOLE TOP AND SHORTS, £336, BY CHARLOTTE SIMPSON;

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C O LO U R P O PWe love NARS’s popping palette of vibrant yellow and purple for summer. Non-conformist 90s glamour at its very best. narscosmetics.co.uk

B attersea’s KiwiSun is a new tanning salon with a di erence. Yes, there

are the usual sun beds (all immaculately clean and strictly controlled – no burning here) as well as several spray-tan booths. However, it’s the room at the back which holds something special. The Sensolite Cell Function Regenerating Polarized Light Therapy Bed uses state-of-the-art technology to create light devoid of UV rays for medicinal benefi ts, and is scientifi cally proven to help heal wounds,

B E AC H B E AU T Y‘It’s relaxed, easy, gorgeous – what summer beauty is all about,’ says make-up artist

Bobbi Brown of her new Nude Beach collection. Featuring

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T U N E I NDon’t miss Skyler McDonald from Putney’s seanhanna salon on the Discovery Channel this month. Starring in the brand new TV show Last Chance Salon, Skyler will be joining a panel of experts correcting the consequences of people’s embarrassing cosmetic decisions. From botched boob jobs to DIY hair dying disasters, it’s sure to be compulsive viewing. seanhanna, 108 Putney High Street, SW15, 020 8780 1644; seanhanna.com

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– this light won’t damage your skin or your eyes. Nor does it feel claustrophobic as I had initially feared. As the machine is fl ooded with light, soothing music is played to help you relax. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very bright in there, but once you get passed the initial weirdness of the experience, it’s actually very soothing, and that night I enjoyed the most wonderful night’s sleep. Sensolite introductory price: £14.95 for a 20 minute treatment. KiwiSun, 270 Battersea Park Road, SW11, 020 8127 4730; kiwisun.co.uk

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BEST FOOTForward

With marathon season coming up, it’s time to think about getting those all-important running shoes. Able

to make or break your performance in a race, it’s worth investing a bit more time and money into getting the perfect pair. Enter Profeet, a sports laboratory in southwest London which specialises in footwear and custom insoles.

Profeet is far more than your average sports shop. Buying here is a hands-on experience, complete with trained footwear specialists and scientifi c analysis. What’s more, assessments are by appointment only, ensuring that you get the dedicated, one-to-one attention you need to fi nd the perfect footwear.

Assessments come in various forms, ranging from a full-blown, hour-and-a half-long‘pro assessment’, with bio-mechanist and podiatrist Paul O’Malley, to a quick twenty minute ‘shoe fi t’. Most customers opt for the ‘sports assessment’ which involves some seriously state-of-the-art technology and follows a 3-step process.

The technology is impressive, however, the unique selling point for Profeet is its sta� . All active in sport, each has a degree from a top university in a relevant fi eld such as sports science, sports rehabilitation, biomechanics and podiatry. For example, footwear manager Richard is not only an ultra-marathon runner, but also has a degree in sports science. Profeet sta� live and breath footwear and test all the shoes themselves. International shoe manufacturers invite Profeet to consult on new product

development and Profeet works closely with top athletes, helping them fi ne tune their footwear and gaining valuable feedback in the process. All this knowledge will ensure the right shoe is selected for your foot shape, foot type and your biomechanical movement. And its doesn’t end there as the sta� can help you correct bad technique; having lived through the trials and tribulations of high level sport they can advise from experience. It might all sound terribly scientifi c and you may well be left wondering why exactly you need all this technology and professional advice

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CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAINLocals Darren Baker, from Wimbledon Hill’s Lauristons, and Ema Jones, a solicitor with Peacock and Co of Wimbledon Village, are taking on the 3 Peaks 24 Hour Challenge this month in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. With the help of friend and local personal trainer Chris Couling (upandabout.co), Darren and Ema will start the challenge by climbing Ben Nevis, before driving through the night to commence their trek up Scafell Pike at dawn. Finally, they will then tackle Snowdon to complete all Three Peaks in 24 hours. We’re exhausted just thinking about it! Best of luck, team! To donate, visit virginmoneygiving.com/team/darrenandema

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What prompted you to redesign your kitchen?We were renovating our house and looking for a kitchen that would suit our family life. We were redesigning the back of the house, which is actually built around the kitchen. For us, it’s the most important part of the home.

How did you first hear about Schmidt? Some friends living on the same road used Schmidt and they were very pleased with the service, so they recommended that we visit the Schmidt showroom in Wimbledon. They told us they were very impressed with the quality of the furniture after one of the sta� stood in a pan draw! We were looking for a robust kitchen, so we decided to have a look for ourselves.

Did you find that you set out with a very clear idea and your plans changed, or is your new kitchen much as you had imagined it?Our interior designer influenced us to have a contemporary look. We spent a lot of time at the Schmidt showroom with the designer: choosing the colours, the finishes and the worktop. The Schmidt designer was very flexible and he was able to change the design to our requirement easily. We really appreciate all the time he spent on the design; he suggested various ideas to help us achieve a kitchen that really suited our way of life.

What did you think of the Schmidt showroom?It is very good! During our first visit the designer showed us the benefits of the products, including the extra storage

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We asked Wimbledon residents Mr and Mrs Horrobin if Schmidt Kitchens made their kitchen the heart of the home

space you get with Schmidt cabinets. This first demonstration tour was very good because it shows all the benefits you can’t get with any other kitchen company, so we understood that if we went elsewhere we would have to compromise on storage and quality.

What made you choose Schmidt as your kitchen supplier above others you visited? The look, the storage capacity, the selection of appliances, the di�erent options for the

worktop and the wide range of colours and finishes. I don’t think that there are many kitchen companies which o�er such variety. We appreciated the fact that the designer respected the budget we gave him and he didn’t pressure us. He took the time to answer all the questions we had until we were happy with every option.

Can you give us an idea of what kind of house you live in so that we can picture it?It’s a 1930s semi-detached 3 bedroom house

that we renovated and extended with a back and side extension to have a very nice, large room as a kitchen, living and dining area. This room is the heart of our home; we cook here, we watch TV, we play games, we entertain our guests: this is our social space.

How did you decide on what colour to go with for your new kitchen given the vast choice available? We wanted a contemporary look with clean and simple lines which will last. The colour is relaxing and easy to match with other furniture in the room. The Creative Box within the Schmidt showroom is great for looking at all the options. You can mix and match the di�erent parts of the kitchen, which helps you make the right choice.

What are you most pleased about with your new kitchen? I love the fact that the layout o�ers such a sociable space. It is really well designed with a lot of storage solutions and cupboard space. My new hot tap is one of my favourite appliances; it’s a 3-in-1 with good safety features. What’s more, the larder is very handy when it comes to storing and organising all our dry food.

What is your experience of the service at Schmidt? It’s been great. The design process was straightforward and clear, and I really appreciated the attention to detail by the designer.

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R E A DY, S T E A DY, C O O K !If our food issue has inspired you to spend more time in the kitchen, don’t miss Cargo’s ‘Home Sweet Home’ range. Featuring simple yet sweet neutral labelled tins and pretty, cream wired cake stands, it’s enough to get even the worst chefs in the kitchen! Cargo, The Exchange Shopping Centre, Putney High Street, SW15, 020 8246 5706; cargohomeshop.co.uk

L OV E M E T E N D E RWe love the strong, architectural forms and sleek fi nishes of the Alternative Bathroom Company’s new ‘Tender’ range. Available in both natural timbers and glossy lacquers, Tender’s cabinets guarantee a stylish storage solution.Alternative Bathroom Company, 105-107 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6, 020 3375 9002; alternativebathrooms.com

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FROM A WRONG TURN IN THE V&A TO ROYAL HONOURS, TABITHA JOYCE MEETS AWARD-

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n her own words Neisha Crosland does not compromise; she does what she wants. And it seems to work. Crosland is one of the most successful UK textile

designers of recent times. Her elegant yet quirky designs are full of personality and have been acknowledged by a number of awards over the years, most notably the honorary Royal Designer for Industry in 2006. When we speak, she has just been awarded Homes & Gardens Surface Designer of the Year for her parquet fl ooring and is thrilled. ‘It really is fantastic to be recognised, particularly when it took such a long time for me to get it right. What I love about this fl oor in particular is that it looks really chic whilst not being terrifyingly sophisticated.’

It’s a sentiment that could easily be attributed to the designer herself. Born in Knightsbridge, Crosland moved to Battersea with her mother after her parents divorce at the age of eight and she never really left. ‘I love Battersea because it’s not too trendy,’ she explains. ‘You don’t feel like you’re quite in London, yet you only have to hop over the bridge and you’re in town.’

Unsurprisingly, it is this understated elegance which translates into her eponymous designs.

A shy and retiring child, Crosland was creative from a young

age. Seeking refuge in drawing, Neisha’s extreme shortsightedness resulted in incredibly detailed sketches (an element which continues to present itself in her work today). Her early ambitions to study fi ne art were foiled, however, as her father put pressure on her to pursue a more commercial path. She settled on graphic design at Camberwell.

Almost a year into the course, Crosland had her ‘Eureka moment’ when she got lost in the V&A’s textile department and came across some astonishing 16th century Ottoman textiles. It was a wrong turn which would prove to be a defi ning moment in the course of her life, leading her to transfer from graphic design to textiles. After obtaining a BA, she went on to complete a postgraduate course in Printed Textiles at the Royal College of Art. Her fi nal

project presented a range she had created by printing layers on velvet she had picked up from fl ea markets around London. It was this collection that led to an invitation from Anthony Little, of Osborne & Little, and carte blanche to design her fi rst commercial collection for the brand.

After a frustrating, but not unsuccessful, few years freelancing, Crosland launched her own label in 1994. Starting with a range of scarves, her designs have stretched from fabric and wallpaper to tiles, stationary and rugs. ‘It is brilliant being able to work with such a range of people at the top of their game,’ she enthuses when I ask about the best part of her job. ‘To design a pattern and leave the manufacture up to the experts is

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a real privilege. I love seeing pattern work on such a range of things.’

She makes it sound so simple, but it’s not all been plain sailing. It’s been almost two decades since she started her own label, but Crosland still struggles to gauge why some designs sell and others don’t. Decorating her own house proved a real learning curve. ‘You have to want to live with something and be enveloped by it,’ she tells me, explaining her decision to tone down many of her colour palettes. ‘To do this there must be a friendly element; something soft and warm.’ A sneak peek inside her home reveals rooms fi lled with her own fabrics and cushions, yet only a couple showcasing her wallpaper. The reason for this? Pattern only

works, she says, if it brings a sense of calm. Her new ‘Weave’ collection, launched for Turnell and Gigon, uses playful motifs and elegant tones in exactly this way.

Yet award-winning textile design is not the only feather in Crosland’s cap. Alongside a more-than-full-time job,

she has managed to raise her two boys, Oscar, 16, and Samuel, 13, a particular feat considering her French husband, Stephane, spends his weeks in Paris. But travel, she says, is something that has always inspired her work. In fact, at the time of our meeting, she had just got back from the Palmeraie outside Marrakesh, where the family visit year-on-year. If she didn’t live in London, she says she would choose Paris, where she and Stephane

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already own a fl at. ‘The boys will probably go to university in Paris. Hopefully then I’ll be able to spend more time there,’ she says with a real sense of longing.

That is, of course, if she can bear to part company with her beloved Battersea. One thing which strikes me most about Crosland is her genuine love of the neighbourhood. When I ask for some local tips, I am met with real enthusiasm and a barrage of answers. The Birdhouse Café, she says, serves ‘the best co  ee in London’, whilst the French deli on St John’s Hill will cook you a delicious Coq au Vin in your own casserole dish. Ready-made meat pies should come from Dove and Sons on Northcote Road, and dinner should be at Chez Bruce in Wandsworth (‘nowhere else really matches up’) or The Fish Club on a Saturday (‘as a treat for the boys’). Then there’s the new Thai restaurant, Khaosarn, which apparently is a ‘must’. I scribble down the list, struggling to keep up with her numerous recommendations.

It’s easy to see then why Crosland chose to work just a few minutes from home – a decision which helps her balance running a business and looking after the boys. It begs the question though, what is the secret to her success? ‘Make the

most of every opportunity,’ she says, ‘even if this means waiting tables every other moment to make it work.’ This advice, she assures me, comes from years of experience and I am left wondering what the future might hold for Neisha Crosland? The launch of her fi ne china range this month, is what. Over three years in the making, it is set to be a huge success and I have little doubt that it will be.

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WEEK 05

THE LAWYER

N ow we’re under o� er the spending starts. Our seller

wants to move fast so we are going to be massively up against it. First stop: lawyers. We used Ruth Edwards at William Sturges when we bought our Tonsley house because as we were told by a friend at the time, she, like her name, is ruthless. I remember my husband trying to negotiate her fees fi rst time round and she politely told him if he didn’t like them, he could go elsewhere. He said he liked her style and that we’d go ahead. We line up Ruth to do battle once again. We ‘um’ and ‘ah’ about whether to get a survey – the vendor has made it clear that unless it’s about to fall down the price is the price, but given the amount of structural work we’re doing, we decide a full survey is the only way to go. What comes back can only be described as a tome. TA is surprisingly unfazed about the volume of work and calmly tells me that old houses are all the same. However, needless to say dodgy roofi ng and damp mean that the spreadsheet is worked a little harder.

WEEK 06

SPECULATION

S urvey sorted we now need to fi nd an architect, get builders

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application as soon as we exchange.We fi nd a great architect called

Tony Long at Design Matrix who is hot on detail and TA and him soon see eye to eye. We’re removing steel, adding steel, raising roofs and knocking out chimney breasts, so we need drawings and structural plans (so that’s a structural engineer too – more £££s) for not only planning but also so we can provide our prospective builders with a detailed spec to quote against. ‘Getting builders to quote ad hoc will not do,’ I’m told by a friend who has done it before. ‘On Tuesday you’ll want four spotlights in the

bathroom and by Thursday it will have doubled…’ Good advice and to be sure we’re comparing apples with apples, we spend considerable time putting together a very detailed spec, listing everything from where we want sockets and radiators, to kitchen and bathroom layouts (#somanydecisions) and fi nally come up with an eight paged word document. TA is delighted whereas I am convinced any builder will run a mile. Guess it’s better to be thorough – I did once get a builder to pick up and change every pebble he’d put down in my garden because they were too small…

‘IT’S ALL A BIT DEPRESSING TO THINK ABOUT LEAVING OUR PRETTY LITTLE HOUSE’

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‘WHO SAYS WANDSWORTH HAS A STEREOTYPE?!’

WEEK 07

CALL IN THE BUILDERS

I t’s all a bit depressing to think about leaving our pretty little

house – the fi rst property we bought and one that’s completely ‘done’ versus one that needs everything doing. Builders wise, where to start?? I wanted to use Wandsworth based father-and-son team Tim & Charlie Rowland Clark (aka posh builders – the type you’d like to have in your house) but they’re booked up already so I send an email to local mothers I know, asking for recommendations of good, honest, reliable and reasonable builders. We meet a few. Some that speak English, some that don’t. Some that subcontract, some that don’t. We deliberate between Nick Jepp who is recommended by our estate agents and a lovely Polish guy but given how green we are when it comes to this kind of project we play it safe and go for Nick. Nick is not the cheapest option but judging by his glowing references his work is good, and he is honest and reliable. Plus everyone says he’s fast. He and I are going to get on famously.

WEEK 08

CONTRACTS EXCHANGED

A few weeks have passed since going under o� er and we are

inching towards exchange. When we have to push it back a week due to

a hold up on our buyers side, we’re told the vendors will put the house back on the market if we haven’t exchanged by Monday night. A VERY stressful weekend goes by at a snail’s pace. Frustratingly, it looks as though Monday might pass without any progress until out of nowhere I get an email from our estate agent and lawyer telling us we have exchanged! TA and I vow to start the austerity measures tomorrow, crack open a bottle of pink Laurent-Perrier and pick up a Wagamamas takeaway to celebrate.

The next day our planning application goes in. Planning takes a minimum of eight weeks and all being well we can start work as soon as we complete (cue me popping down to the Town Hall and hunting down someone helpful who will take pity on a potentially homeless young family!). Once planning is in, it is on to party wall awards, which are needed if you and a neighbour share a wall. This means more money and anxiety as stories of party wall awards holding up projects for months are not a rarity. We need a party wall surveyor and to top it o� , a party wall award on both sides. Each side, if they choose, is entitled to an independent surveyor paid for by us so we put a very friendly note through their doors asking if we can pop in and say hi and cross our fi ngers they will save us money

and we can all go with the same surveyor. Thankfully the neighbour on our left is hoping to do some work themselves soon and on our right they are super nice and basically ‘us’ but fi ve years on: a family with two children and the same age gap who moved from the Tonsleys because they needed more space…. And who says Wandsworth has a stereotype?!

Georgie Coleridge Cole has lived in Wandsworth pretty much all her life. Four years ago she and her husband (aka ‘TA’ – The Accountant) bought a three bedroom house in the popular Tonsleys adjacent to Wandsworth Town. Now a mother of two, she’s moving to the other side of East Hill and taking on a project to create their forever home. This is the diary of her journey…

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powder together, then fold in with the ground almonds. Finish with an electric hand whisk to produce a smooth, glossy consistency.

Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and level the tops. Bake in the oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centres comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tins, then turn out on to a cooling rack.

To make the ganache, put the whipping cream into a saucepan and heat to just below boiling point. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate, beating vigorously until melted and smooth. Leave to cool to room temperature.

To make the buttercream, melt the chocolate as above and leave to cool. In a bowl, cream the icing sugar and butter together using an electric hand whisk until light and fl u� y. Beat in the vanilla, cooled chocolate and double cream to form a fairly sti� spreading consistency.

To assemble the cake, level the tops of the sponges using a sharp knife. Spread the buttercream over the top of one and place it on a cooling rack. Place the other sponge, upside down. Pour the ganache over the cake, completely covering it. Smooth with a palette knife and leave to set. Serve decorated with berries, dried fruits and nuts.

INGREDIENTS350g (11½oz) butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 50g (2oz) dark chocolate, roughly chopped • 350g (11½oz) golden caster sugar • 50g (2oz) black treacle 8 eggs, lightly beaten • 300g (10oz) self-raising fl our • 50g (2oz) cocoa powder • 2 tsp baking powder • 50g (2oz) ground almonds • For the ganache: 200ml (7 fl oz) whipping cream • 200g (7oz) dark chocolate, chopped • For the buttercream: 25g (1oz) dark chocolate, roughly chopped • 200g (7oz) icing sugar, sifted • 100g (3½ oz) unsalted butter, softened • a few drops of vanilla extract • 2 tbsp double cream berries or dried fruits and nuts, to decorate

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INGREDIENTS175g (6oz) plain fl our, plus extra for dusting • 50g (2oz) cocoa powder • 50g (2oz) golden icing sugar • 150g (5oz) unsalted butter, cubed, plus extra for greasing • 3 egg yolks • 1 tsp vanilla extract 500g (1lb) raspberries • For the ganache: 200g (7oz) dark chocolate, roughly chopped • 200ml (7fl oz) single cream • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 75g (3oz) unsalted butter

SERVES 6PREPARATION TIME: 25 minutes, plus chilling and cooling COOKING TIME: 25 minutes

Sift the fl our, cocoa powder and icing sugar together into a large bowl. Add the butter and rub in using your fi ngertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Add the egg yolks and gently mix together, then add the vanilla and combine together to form a smooth dough. Cover with clingfi lm and leave to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan 170°C)/375°F/gas mark 5. Lightly grease a 24cm (9½in) diameter tart tin, xxcm (xxin) deep. Roll out the pastry on a lightly fl oured surface and carefully use to line the tin.

Cover with ovenproof clingfi lm and prick a few holes to avoid pockets of air while it bakes. Fill the pastry with baking beans and bake in the oven

Recipes taken from Chocolat by Eric Lanlard, £18.99, published by Mitchell Beazley. Photos by

Kate Whitaker.

Raspberry& ChocolateTartfor 15 minutes Remove the clingfi lm and beans and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes.

Leave to cool. To make the ganache, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the surface of the water does not touch the bowl.

Meanwhile, put the cream into a saucepan and heat [until xxx]. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat and slowly pour in the cream, gently stirring the mixture.

Add the vanilla, then the butter and mix together. Pack the cooled pastry shell with raspberries, saving a few for decoration. Cover with the chocolate ganache to the top of the pastry.

Leave to set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve decorated with the reserved raspberries.

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Claude BosiWhy did you decide to become a chef? My parents owned a successful restaurant back in Lyon when Cedric and I were growing up and we were just immersed in that world from an early age. I was fascinated by all this beautiful produce going in one end of the kitchen and then leaving the other looking delicious.

You grew up in Lyon, yet in Hibiscus you serve British cuisine. Why? It wasn’t really a conscious decision. One of the things that intrigued me when I first came here was the British palate – like the traditional flavours in kedgeree, pork pies, brown sauce, bread and butter pudding, that sort of thing. I was also blown away by the quality and availability of the home-grown and reared produce. I believe a restaurant should say as much about the area it’s in as the creativity of the kitchen, and I want to support quality suppliers that share that vision. When you lost your second Michelin star back in 2008, a lot of other chefs spoke out to say you should be re-awarded it. How did that make you feel? I was expecting it to be fair. We moved Hibiscus from Ludlow to London in 2007 and when we re-opened in Maddox Street, Michelin only had two weeks to assess us again before going to print with the 2008 guide. But once we’d got over that initial blip, it was business as usual and we got the second star

back in the 2009 guide. The support from the industry was phenomenal though and really helped with all the ‘transition’ stress.

Is there a lot of camaraderie amongst chefs or is it mainly competition? We’re a naturally competitive lot but I think we compete more with ourselves than each other. When you stand at that pass – service in, service out – the last thing on your mind is what anyone else is doing in their own restaurants. There’s a camaraderie in that alone.

If you were ever to do a culinary collaboration, which chef would you most like to work with? Alain Passard from L’Arpège in Paris. I worked under him as a young chef before I came to England. He’s had a huge influence on me and I’d love to work alongside him again.

You’ve recently opened The Malt House in Fulham and already have The Fox and Grapes in Wimbledon. Why did you decide to move into pubs? Since I first came to the UK when I was 25, I’ve loved pubs. The good ones had such a

‘SINCE I FIRST CAME TO THE UK WHEN I WAS 25, I’VE LOVED PUBS’

great atmosphere. They kind of reminded me of my parents’ place back in Lyon, which was very much a local family restaurant. They’re just a reflection of time, place and people. I still love them.

What do you believe makes a dish exceptional? Just the best quality produce and simplicity.

Do you believe anyone can cook? Yes – if you can read, you can follow a recipe. However, if you want to become competent, best to practice first before you share.

But can anyone critique food? Yes they can. But the same rules apply as with cooking – it’s best to practice first before you share.

Twitter: friend or foe? More friend that foe in general. We work long, busy hours in the industry and I can keep in touch with chefs all over the world in a matter of seconds.

South American cuisine is currently having a moment. In you’re opinion, who is the next ‘one to watch’? There’s only one and it’s Alex Atala from D.O.M. in Sao Paulo.

What’s next for Claude Bosi? The masterclasses we have lined up this year in the new Development Kitchen. And of course we wouldn’t be averse to looking at more pubs if we find the right location!

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FOR CAKE’S SAKEWhat could possibly be a better present than getting a cake sent to you every month? Balham’s Vanilla Orchid Bakery does just that with its ‘The Gi� of Yum’. Choose between a course of 3, 6 or 12 months, and your lucky loved one will receive a bespoke cake every month for its duration. What’s more, Vanillla Orchid Bakery will donate a portion of the profi t to two children’s charities: ‘With Love from Friends’ and ‘The Pilgrimage Trust’. Cake for a good cause? It would be rude not to… vanillaorchidbakery.co.uk

Wimbledon’s answer to the traditional French bistro but with a twist; Dit Vin’s head chef Frederique Nguyen is both original and innovative. Inspired by her childhood in the south of France, Nguyen combines French classic dishes with infl uences from her multicultural background – think stewed veal with zingy orange zest. Don’t miss the degustation platters – a rare treat.

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WAGAS COMES TO WANDSWORTHPerennial Japanese-inspired favourite Wagamama has now opened in Wandsworth’s Southside Shopping Centre. Serving all of the brand’s popular dishes such as yaki soba and prawn pad thai, the roof terrace makes it an ideal pitstop for summer al fresco dining. Wandsworth, SW18, 020 7009 3600; wagamama.com

PICK UP A PICNICEnjoy la dolce vita with one of Carluccio’s delicious picnic hampers. Serving two people, it’s packed with authentic regional Italian dishes freshly made on the day, from the classic antipasti to tasty tortinis. Perfect for romantic afternoons on the common with your amore. Carluccio’s, Brewhouse Lane, Putney Wharf, SW15, 020 8789 0591; carluccios.com

FOODNOTES

CHARLIE GILKES LOCAL BITES

STAYING IN

The BelliniInvented in the 1930s by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry’s Bar in Venice, the bellini is a deliciously simple drink, traditionally made by mixing peach purée and prosecco. At Bunga Bunga we only use seasonal fruit – white peaches are in season from early May until September at which point we move to a seasonal pear purée.

Ingredients25ml peach purée100ml Martini prosecco

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The Butcher and GrillSituated on leafy Parkgate Road, the Butcher and Grill does what it says on the tin, with a large butchers counter and deli at the front and a restaurant behind backing onto Ransome’s Dock. At lunchtime, it’s mobbed with hungry art students and architects from Norman Foster’s nearby HQ. I love it because you can inspect the butcher’s prize cuts of beef before having it cooked to your liking. Meanwhile, if you don’t like steak, then the spatchcock poussin comes highly recommend. 39-41 Parkgate Road, SW11, 020 7924 3999; thebutcherandgrill.comCharlie runs several SW London venues. Visit inception-group.com

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An interesting thing would happen whenever I mentioned I was interviewing Levi Roots: people would suddenly burst into song. And not

just any song either, but a certain ‘Reggae Reggae’ song – the one Roots used back in 2007 to woo the panel on the television show which propelled him to fame, Dragon’s Den. Peddling his Reggae Reggae Sauce, a spicy barbecue marinade which is ‘so nice he had to name it twice’, Roots and his guitar instantly captured the hearts of the nation and, incidentally, Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh, the two ‘dragons’ who each invested £25,000 in his business.

With his thick dreadlocks, smooth Jamaican accent and mega-watt smile, Roots was the perfect front man for the brand, which proved to be an instant success. With the help of Jones and Farleigh, Roots secured Sainsbury’s as a stockist where the sauce outsold Heinz’s ketchup in its first week. Within a couple of years, Levi had bought back Farleigh’s equity in the firm, and by 2012, the brand was estimated to be worth £30million. Not bad for the boy from Brixton.

Amd it’s even more impressive once you

know Root’s background. Having moved over from Jamaica at the age of twelve to join his parents in Brixton, the boy from the Caribbean countryside found himself thrown into an inner-city English secondary school…and illiterate. ‘When I came in at the age of twelve, the hardest part was trying to fit in. I couldn’t even spell my name,’ he admits. ‘At school, I was always at the back of the class at subjects like maths and English. I was so far down that the teacher couldn’t even bloody hear me!’ he laughs, and I’m reminded of that infamous moment on Dragon’s Den when, on getting his calculations wrong, he casually declared, ‘I’m a musician, not a mathematician’.

It’s somewhat unsurprising then that Roots’s latest project is education focussed. The School of Life Tour is a government-backed initiative set up by Levi in order to get children excited about cooking and music through a series of school visits. ‘It’s the most inspiring thing I’ve done since Dragon’s Den,’ he enthuses. ‘When I was cooking, or in music classes, I was always at the front of the class because it was inspiring to me and it was something which I understood. In fact as I grew up, these were the two things which stayed with me throughout my life. It’s important that

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these kids have cooking skills. That’s how I was inspired and I want these kids to be inspired just the same.’

Its inspiration which Roots lacked himself in his own youth. Joining reggae band Coxsone Sound System as a teenager, Roots spent his days writing songs inside a Brixton squat, whilst outside, a tense atmosphere was growing: the stop-and-search ‘Sus Laws’ were rife. Aged 15, he spent six months in Pentonville prison for assaulting a prison officer. Just over a decade later he was back inside again, charged with possession of drugs. Yet this incarceration proved to be a seminal time for Roots, giving him the motivation to turn his life around.

The reinvention started with his name. Born Keith Valentine Graham, he became rastaman Levi Roots, shaking off the legacy of the Scottish slave masters in Jamaica (‘I don’t look Scottish, I look African, so I chose roots as my roots are African’). It would seem though that not all the traces of his given name have disappeared – Valentine by name, Valentine by nature, I suggest? He chuckles, ‘I would always use that when I chatted up the girls.’ Apparently it worked – with seven children by six different women, it’s fair to say Roots is quite the ladies’ man. And it’s lucky he is

Mr

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really, considering he credits his children with the sauce’s success. ‘Yes, it was a real family thing,’ he reminisces. ‘Whilst my kids were making the sauce in the kitchen, I would jump on the bike and ride down to Brixton Market to sell it. I had to make sure I sold all the sauce in the back otherwise my daughters Joanne and Charlene would have raised hell!’ he laughs.

Of course, it hasn’t been an easy ride to success; Roots has had his fair share (quite literally) of trials and tribulations. ‘Now it’s the first time I can drink that proverbial glass of champagne. I didn’t have time to celebrate after Dragon’s Den, and then the trial came. But now I’m drunk all the time!’ he says with a wicked laugh. The ‘trial’ was back in 2011, when former friend Anthony Bailey sued the entrepreneur for £600,000, claiming Roots had stolen his secret recipe and marketed it as Reggae Reggae Sauce. The judge dismissed the claim and Roots maintained a dignified silence. ‘I didn’t do any newspaper stu� afterwards,’ he says earnestly, ‘I didn’t really talk about it. I just wanted to get on with my life.’

And what a life it has been. Eventful just doesn’t do it justice. Dare I ask what the highlights were? Performing

with James Brown perhaps? Or being nominated for a Best Reggae Act MOBO award in 1998? ‘There are a few things which have happened in my life which I consider the big moments. One of them is singing Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela, and the other is playing football with Bob Marley.’ The sound of my jaw dropping is apparently audible as he bursts

out laughing again. ‘I know!’ he practically bellows down the phone, ‘What a name drop, eh? Bob was in exile here and he lived in Hammersmith where Island Records were based. We all lived in Wandsworth. We met in Battersea Park of a Sunday.’ That, I tell him, is pretty cool, and he chuckles appreciatively.

But what, I wonder, would have happened if he hadn’t appeared on Dragon’s Den? He hesitates for a moment. ‘I still believe the sauce would have been a success,’ he says firmly after a long pause. ‘It would have taken longer, and I don’t know where I would have got the investment from, but I believe it still would have happened. I believe in fate, I’m a Rastaman, that’s how we function.’ So was it written in the stars? ‘Yes, fate is there, but you need to be in the right place at the right time, and man, you’d better be ready. My granny used

to have a great saying, ‘Be careful what you pray for, because if you’re prayers are answered, you’d better be ready for it!’ Wise words Levi. Wise words, indeed. And luckily for him, he was.

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Lying to the North East of Italy, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia’s rich history, diverse cuisine and exquisite wines make it a fascinating region. Bordering

Austria in the north, Slovenia in the east, Trentino and Veneto in the west, and the Adriatic sea in the south, its population consists of the Italian Friulani, as well as some small German and Slav communities.

After World War II, Italy lost part of its eastern territory, including the Friulian capital of Trieste, to Yugoslavia. Boundaries were redrawn and properties divided – special permits had to be issued to enable farmers to access their land across the border. Today, with the introduction of Slovenia to Europe, the boundaries have relaxed greatly, and the two cultures are beginning to integrate as their communities work side by side. It is this synergy which is reflected in the region’s food, giving birth to a wonderful cuisine, full of exotic combinations and unusual flavours.

In the north, a strong Austrian influence is visible with indiscriminate use of both sweet and savoury tastes across all dishes. Typical of the region is cialzons di artu, a ravioli filled with potato, chopped apple and pear, crumbled biscuits, lemon balm, basil, marjoram, raisins, salted ricotta cheese, plum jam, sugar and cinnamon. Similarly, the sweet gnocchi di susine, filled with

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plum and served with cinnamon sugar, illustrates the Polish influences on the region’s cuisine and can be served as either a starter or a dessert.

This germanic influence continues with the region’s love of meat. Pork is the most common and is eaten throughout the year, with cured and smoked meats, such as prosciutto San Daniele, being a speciality. These dishes are invariably accompanied by white wine, a tradition derived from the outstanding quality of the wine produced here.

Friuli is one of the most important regions in Italy for white wine, creating creamy, smooth wines with good minerality. Production may be small compared to the country’s other wine territories, but the vintages produced are uniformally exceptional.

However, possibly the most famous peculiarity of the region is its ‘orange wine’ – a white wine with a vibrant orange colour. Produced in the same way as red, the wine is fermented with its skin, creating its vibrant colour. Drinkers beware – this wine will throw you o� balance. Despite looking and smelling oxidised, it really is this colour, and tastes more like a red than a white due to the tannins from the grape skins. This is not a white which you sip and enjoy in the sunshine – it’s a serious,

complex wine. It also works very well with food and due to its versatility, it will suit any dish.

Modern and dynamic, Friuli’s rich and diverse cuisine is a delight to discover. Pam and Giuseppe Turi invite you to sample the flavours of the region on Tuesday 18th June when they will be hosting a tasting evening at their restaurant, Enoteca Turi. Email [email protected] to reserve your place. 28 Putney High Street, SW15, 020 8785 4449; enotecaturi.com

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

I s it just me, or does it sometimes

feel like there’s a new burger joint

popping up every five minutes in

the capital? The latest contender

for the crown is Wimbledon’s Hot Pink

Grill, a new venture from the creators of

DukeBox in Chelsea and The Black Dog in

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HOT PINK GRILLWimbledonBy Georgie Lane-Godfrey

RIVER QUARTER KITCHENBatterseaBy Alice Milner

A fter years of searching, I think I’ve finally found London’s

best cheeseburger. Many burgers claim to be ‘gourmet’ but their gristle and foamy buns rarely wow me. Then I tasted River Quarter Kitchen’s homemade BBQ burger – freshly sizzled and elegantly served on rectangular china at Battersea’s River Quarter Kitchen.

Just o­ the York Road, it’s worth the hunt to find this hidden gem of a restaurant tucked inside Molasses House right on the river’s edge. This really is riverside dining at its best. Sparklingly clean

When I visit, HPG has been open for a

grand total of two whole days yet there’s

already plenty of people in there trialling

its grilled o�erings. The concept is simple

enough – just 12 items on o�er. ‘Choose a

main, add a side & pick your sauce’ instructs

the menu, helping you to navigate the 72

possible combinations.

Now, grills tend to shoulder a couple of

stigmas. Firstly, that they are unhealthy,

serving greasy burgers dripping in fat.

Secondly, that they are no-go areas for

veggies. Not HPG, a self-proclaimed ‘healthy’

grill with vegetarian options galore: Falafel

burgers, veggie sausages and halloumi

stackers are on o�er to keep them happy.

RIVER QUARTER KITCHENMolasses House, Plantation Wharf, SW11, 020 7978 5055; riverquarterkitchen.com

glasses and white napkins dot the fresh, muted mushroom interiors, while music gently hums in the background. The owners Valeria and Doron Zilkha have created a chic yet relaxed atmosphere so little ones are welcome too. This is all complemented by the Italian charm of Restaurant Manager Gregorio who greets his guests with a smile.

We kicked o­ with crispy calamari which was tender as can be. Then I tucked into my burger as my eyes feasted on the sunny riverside views. Full of character, it arrived handsomely dressed in a bouncy bun (fresh out the oven), with cheese oozing round every edge of plump beef. It was also infused with the chef’s secret ingredient, which gave an unexpected herby twist to a familiar dish.

My companion was feeling super virtuous, so opted for an elegant salmon, honey and whole grain mustard dish

presented on a luminous green bed of pak choi – rather like a Monet painting on a plate. This was rounded o­ with a chocolate fondant that melted in front of our eyes like a chocolate volcano.

But there’s no need to restrict visits just to lunchtime. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are skilfully prepared from scratch by chefs in their open kitchen. Much like its sister cafés across the river (Chelsea Quarter Café & Heal’s Café) the River

Quarter Kitchen displays its glistening pastries like jewels. No hint of pretentiousness, just good authentic food that’s reasonably priced. It’s lucky I don’t live in one of the riverside apartments otherwise there’s a danger I’d be in there from am to pm.

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My motto tends to be any free food is good food, which may not at first lend itself to a particularly engaging food

review. Luckily for you, this reviewer still has a nose for what is good and House of Roxy did not disappoint. Situated on Upper

HOT PINK GRILL86 The Broadway, SW19; hotpinkgrill.com

Meanwhile, sides transcend the usual house

fries to also include brown rice and lentils,

Greek salad and roasted veg, so it’s still a

viable option if you’re trying to shift a few

pounds before summer.

I was, however, most definitely not on

a diet. After catching sight of the burgers

going out to other tables, both my date and

I ordered a beef burger on whole-wheat

baps, with sides of fries and sweet potato

wedges and BBQ sauce. The burgers were

perfectly pink and not even slightly greasy,

the sauce was quite literally finger-lickingly

good and the accompanying coleslaw was

sweet and fresh. I loved the sweet potato

wedges – not only were they really tasty, but

I could innocently tell myself that I was being

virtuous enough to merit a dessert. And I am

so glad I did. The hot apple and sultana bake

was a wonderfully nostaligic treat whilst

the honeycomb cheesecake was sublime

imagine the love child of a malteser and a

cheesecake. Unbelievably good.

When I was there, the interiors weren’t

quite finished, but that’s fine by me. Along

with the great service and mouth-watering

burgers, it’s just one more reason to go back

and try it again.

HOUSE OF ROXYPutneyBy Lucie Pearce

Richmond Road opposite a slew of estate agents, House of Roxy has quickly made an impression. Despite only opening late in 2012, it’s already made its mark on Putney.

And it’s easy to see why. The decor was nice enough, but the atmosphere was buzzing. Still relatively quiet at 7.30 when we turned up, by the time we left a few hours later the place was heaving. But the food – the food! The standout dish was the pan-fried scallops, which were out of this world. Served with fennel salad, they were gorgeous, unbelievably tender, melt-in-the-mouth tidbits from heaven.

Now, the waitress who served us had recommended three dishes per person. We had five (don’t tell). It was perhaps too much. But I assure you, that’s eyes-bigger-than-the-belly syndrome, rather than the cooking. The tiger prawns were sumptuous, the cocktail chorizo was smoky and the deep-fried cheese which, while tasty, was improved by the delicious honey quince marmalade side. My guest also thoroughly enjoyed the ribs, which were succulent and juicy. Incidentally, she also found them another great dip for the aforementioned cheese.

We may have had to wait longer for the second round (when the divine scallops

HOUSE OF ROXY141 Upper Richmond Road, SW15, 020 8785 9203;houseofroxy.co.uk

made their much appreciated appear-ance), but that’s my only very minor gripe – and not really one at that, the attentive sta� were more than apologetic and made up for any delays with their friendly ser-vice. The di�erent plates complemented each other and the wine was also a treat. At the end of the evening, we may have had to roll out the door, but we did so very happy indeed.

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I moved to Wandsworth 13 years ago. My wife and I bought our fi rst house together a short walk from Wandsworth Common and moved exactly one week before we got married. A stone’s throw the beautiful Bellevue Road. We stayed

in that house for about 4 years; it saw the arrival of both Jake and Archie, our two boys. We loved the area. We spent many happy weekends walking to the Common and around the duck pond, which used to be beside a small playground – it was always packed. The new one they’ve created near to Common Ground is much better.

At that time I was Chef Patron of Pétrus when it was at the top of St James’s Street, just o� Piccadilly. In fact we held our wedding reception there, having got married round the corner on Jermyn Street. Jane and I recently returned to the same church for a carol service, bringing back plenty of memories! In 2003 Pétrus moved location to Knightsbridge, and so began my ten-year journey with the Berkeley. We had a brand new dining room with a fabulous location and I ran Pétrus, in partnership with Gordon Ramsay, for fi ve years.

In 2004 we moved house again, this time towards Wandsworth Town into a larger house opposite the beautiful ‘pepperpot church’ – I believe it is quite a rarity in London. It was a great location as it was near the local shops, still near the Common and directly opposite the children’s nursery.

However, within two years my

Family

MAN

relationship with Gordon had cooled and, sadly, although he also lived in Wandsworth, we saw much less of him and his family. Amazingly, despite living close to one another we rarely bumped into each other even now, apart from the odd drive home after work.

By 2006 my relationship with Gordon and his father-in-law Chris has turned sour and legal proceedings were underway. It was a particularly trying time at home as we had a growing family, Jane was pregnant with our third child, we had a house to maintain and a mortgage to pay – yet I was about to part company with a man and group that I had spent a large part of my life and career with. I continued to work at Pétrus at this time, working as hard as ever almost to prove a point. My weekends at home in leafy Wandsworth were a welcome relief.

In the summer of 2007 our daughter Jessie was born. We had planned the photo

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moved to Wandsworth 13 years ago. My wife and I bought our fi rst house together a short walk from Wandsworth Common and moved exactly one week before we got married. A stone’s throw the beautiful Bellevue Road. We stayed

in that house for about 4 years; it saw the arrival of both Jake and Archie, our two boys. We loved the area. We spent many happy weekends walking to the Common and around the duck pond, which used to be beside a small playground – it was always packed. The new one they’ve created near to

At that time I was Chef Patron of Pétrus

relationship with Gordon had cooled and, sadly, although he also lived in Wandsworth, we saw much less of him and his family. Amazingly, despite living close

shoot of One Perfect Ingredient for the week after the date she was expected. I guess it was slightly naïve to expect a baby to arrive on the planned date! She arrived overnight during the photo shoot for the book and came home to a full house. This included the fabulous photographer David Loftus, who took a great photo of me, a 12-hour-old Jess and 6 year old Jake to prove it – I just wish Archie had been brave enough to get in the photo!

I was at work an awful lot when the children were tiny. When Jessie was a baby we were also in and out of our lawyer’s o� ce so it was a very strange time and the focus moved away from food. It became more about my future and the next step in my career.

Opening my own restaurant, albeit at the same place, was a momentous occasion for me. It was interesting how everything changed. The decisions became mine at every level. Not just the food but décor, printing, logos, everything. Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley has now been open for almost 5 years. The time has fl own and so much has changed in that time. I have changed; I realise that I do need to spend more time with my family. My eldest will be twelve this year and heading o� to boarding school. He is great company and it’s such a treat to spend time alone with him or in fact any of my children. Jake is promised a visit to Chez Bruce so we really must go!

Today, I am thoroughly enjoying my life as a restaurateur. I still love food and cooking but running a business is a new

FOUR MOVES, TWO RESTAURANTS, ONE BREAK UP. WANDSWORTH RESIDENT MARCUS WAREING

RECALLS THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF HIS LAST DECADE AS A CELEBRITY CHEF

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thrill. We opened The Gilbert Scott in 2011, led by GM Chantelle Nicholson who earned her stripes as a chef at the Savoy and then Pétrus before running pastry and operations at MWB from 2008. TGS was a massive step for us all but a huge opportunity to be part of an iconic building and she has done it – she lives and breathes that place. Something I have learnt from my time working for Gordon is that you have to look after your team and you can only grow the business if the team is there to support you. I only cook at MWB and cannot possibly be in two places at the same time so I o� er support, help with menus and advice whenever my team needs it, or when I think they do!

In 2010 we moved home again, curiously back to our original stomping ground near

Bellevue Road. Although we have been here almost three years now I still love the street, the area and strangely the prison which I drive past every day on my way to work. Life in my kitchen is tough and it takes a certain type of person to cut it but I have a very loyal team, a number of them have worked with me at Petrus, MWB or the Savoy for 5 -12 years including Head Chef

Mark Froydenlund, Executive Chef Darren Velvick, Manager Dimitri Bellos, Nick Ward Head Chef at TGS and Sommelier Michael Deschamps and now it’s their turn to reap the rewards.

In terms of the next ten years, we have plans to refurbish the dining room at MWB. After ten years it has started to look dated and I want to have a room that refl ects my tastes rather than a bottle of red wine as it once did! Although some people enjoy a long drawn out meal, others don’t and I want my style of food to be available to everyone in surroundings that are comfortable yet elegant.

Fine dining has changed in the last few years – it has to become more accessible. What’s more, I think people’s tastes have changed, as well as my own. We opened

MWB just as Lehman brothers went bust so it has been a tough, although successful, few years but I am determined to change with the times and keep MWB ticking over for the next ten years. I don’t want it to become staid.

Interestingly, I now see myself as one of the older generation in cooking. There are new cooks coming through all the time; many of them have worked in my kitchens at some point. I am fascinated to see where everyone ends up! The last ten years have been thrilling, challenging, exciting and frequently di� cult. I expect the next ten years will be the same, although one thing I am sure of – we will not be moving house!

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THE RESTAURANTThe more formal of the two restaurants, The Conservatory, underwent an overhaul last year with a new look, new cocktail bar and a change of menu. Out went the classic ‘fi ne-dining’ menu and in came a more informal eclectic menu. The chef, however, has stayed the same and judging by our meal, which was a bit hit and miss, the restaurant is lacking a distinct identity. A starter of risotto Milanese and beef shin and a main of marinated beef fi llet were notable highs, but the dessert of salted caramel mousse was somewhat forgettable.

THE SPATo sit immersed, a glass of cold champagne in hand, in the bubbling outdoor hot tub whilst a well-stoked fi re roars in a brazier behind you and the reddening sun sets on a cold winter’s day must be one of life’s true pleasures. Calcot Spa is hugely popular, and rightly so. It o­ ers both an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam, gym and a wealth of treatments to guests and members alike. An hour’s Sculpt Facial using Rodial’s Dragon’s Blood Serum range (£70) was not only relaxing but left my tired, windswept skin feeling really soft, smooth and rejuvenated.

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THE HOTELWhen we get to Calcot Manor it is abuzz. People are arriving for a wedding in the 14th century tithe barn, 4x4s are disgorging blondes at the entrance to the hotel’s spa, small children are running around immaculate lawns and the Gumstool pub, one of two restaurants in the hotel, is packed with visiting families and well-heeled locals. This country house hotel, set in more than 220 acres of Cotswolds countryside, has managed that rare thing. It is all things to all people. It is both brilliantly family-friendly, with a sta­ ed crèche plus a raft of children’s activities, and is also the perfect hideaway for weekending couples.

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THE BEDROOMThere are 35 individually designed rooms to choose from: 10 dedicated family rooms housed in converted farm buildings, and 12 bedrooms in the ancient Cotswold stone manor house. Our room was a so-called ‘large family suite’, although ‘house’ would be a more accurate description of our picturesque little clapboard cottage with its own garden and front door. Inside was pure luxury with a huge double bed in a large open room, plus another bedroom with bunks and an entire fi rst fl oor given over to bathroom heaven. Under the eaves, two large adjacent baths faced a wall mounted TV, and there is also a large walk-in shower. Naturally, we opted for a his ‘n’ hers bath, each fi lled to the brim with Aromotherapy Associate bubbles courtesy of the hotel, and wallowed in front of trash telly until we had both turned into prunes.

THE DAMAGEThe starting price for a double room at Calcot is £280 per night (breakfast and use of spa facilities included). Calcot

Manor, Near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8, Hotel: 01666 890 391 Spa: 01666 891 232; calcotmanor.co.uk

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An experience so luxurious you almost can’t believe it’s true. Timeless and elegant, this is a grande dame whose journeys are staggeringly good – and totally spectacular.

The Fable of the Hills is the latest extravaganza from the Orient Express and, boy, what a triumph.

Starting in Singapore, it’s a magical seven-day, six-night trip through Malaysia, past buzzing cities, tea plantations and royal palaces, before emerging in Bangkok.

A stay in the wedding-cake-white Ra�es – whose namesake founded Singapore – kicks o� the enthralling adventure. A perpetual haven, the feel is romantic colonial: traditional afternoon tea, lots of pretty chandeliers, four-posters, marble… yet it’s not stuck in a time warp. This is a place bang up-to-date with Louis Vuitton and Ti�any & Co lining the courtyards. There are four restaurants which cover any cuisine you can possibly imagine – ask for the legendary Singapore Sling, a lethal cocktail and another example of the hotel’s excellence. Even check-in for the Eastern & Oriental Express is done in one of their reception rooms before you’re whisked o� to the station.

The storybook train is just what you imagined and more. Glistening in the Asian sun, lashings of green and cream decorate the 22 carriages. It looks so classic that you expect Poirot to come round the corner at any second. He would have approved of the dress code too – relaxed refinement. No jeans or trainers, people!

The imperial elegance (and the colour scheme) continues inside. Every wall is decorated in elm, cherry, teak and rosewood. Cabins are two person, postage stamp size but it doesn’t matter. Beds transform into upholstered sofas while

nifty design tricks provide bucket loads of storage (even your suitcase is swallowed up). There’s a sparkling ensuite bathroom to boot with Bulgari products and a power shower. The spirit of Agatha Christie remains: the slick making up of beds, the pushing of bells to summon drinks, the whisperings in the corridor, the knock on the door by your personal butler (the smiley Prochak is a favourite). Venture out of your new-found bedroom, down the thick carpeted corridors and there are plenty of places to relax: the saloon, library, bar, and the breezy observation carriage. There’s also neither reception nor wifi – basically no modern distractions whatsoever.

The food is wonderful. Head Chef Yannis Martineau is a whizz in the kitchen – think beautifully presented Grilled Snowfish Steak accompanied by Teppanyaki of Vegetables

in a Vermouth and Soya Sauce. Breakfast and afternoon tea are served in your room. Lunch and dinner (a dressy a�air) boast umpteen courses and take place in the dining car with its archetypal gold lamps and brass overhead racks. Drinks and canapés are

served beforehand so you can get to know your fellow guests (a fascinating mix of avid travellers, anniversary couples, siblings, best friends et al).

Days are filled with incredible adventures (there are several options each day). Beginning with the crossing of The Straits of Johor into Malaysia, the train snakes its way to the first stop – the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. An industrial hotspot, sprawling factories squeeze in amongst the mosques, bazaars and occasional British beauty (the cricket ground is very English). Having climbed past massive banana trees and luscious vegetation, a cuppa awaits in the Cameron Highlands. A tapestry of tea plantations, it’s mind-blowingly scenic with strawberry farms and flower galleries lying prettily by the wayside.

‘The storybook train is just what you imagined and more.’

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The vibrant island of Penang serves as the highlight of the trip. Founded in 1786 by Englishman Captain Francis Light, its colonial capital Georgetown radiates colour with its rich blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures. Hair-raising trishaws speed around in their bossy way as the sweltering streets heave with people, market stalls and places of worship. Dinner is hawker food – super delicious (the fi sh is excellent), cheap as chips and served in an outdoor eating area as buzzy as a honeypot.

As the train rattles on, the Malaysian jungle gives way to the open Thai countryside. The thatched houses on stilts remain but bright green rice paddies now emerge, peppered with straw-hatted farm workers steering water bu� alos through the fi elds. The wildlife part of the expedition has now begun. Decamp to the Monkey Training College at Surat Thani where its skillful ‘students’ are taught how to choose a ripe coconut and collect them from the trees. Or visit an elephant camp and jump on a ride with a mahout.

The River Kwai is the last stop of the journey – and a very moving one. After a tour on a local barge, the Thailand-Burma Railway Museum gives a horrifi c insight into the atrocities infl icted on the POWs working on the project. The Don Rak War Cemetery next door provides a raw testimony to the 6,982 soldiers who died.

As The Fable of the Hills comes to a close and you draw into Bangkok, you don’t want to leave. In a surreal way, the train has started to feel like home. However, the madness of the city soon awakens you from any slump of sorrow. As does your beautiful bed for the night – the Mandarin Oriental. A cocoon of comfort towering above the slums, the rooms are fresh with clean lines and boast a view which will take your breath away. The numerous restaurants are fantastic – choose Sala Rim Naam (a hop across the water) or hang out in the Author’s Lounge, where Somerset Maugham, Tennessee Williams, Joseph Conrad and other literati have held court.

Bangkok’s a whirlwind but worth a few

days. Head to the Grand Palace, which is so lined with gold that you are almost blinded. Or visit Jim Thompson’s house, made up of six antique Thai houses – so beautiful that you want to change your décor back home immediately. But this is also a city of contrasts: In amongst these landmarks lies the ‘forgotten people’ and the watery slums they live in – shocking and a stark reminder of the opulence the Orient Express lavishes upon you.

It’s hard heading home. This is an experience you know that you’re unlikely ever to repeat. But in the ever-wise words of Monsieur Poirot: ‘Life is like a train, Mademoiselle. It goes on.’

Prices start from £5,700 per person for ‘Fables of Hills’ six-night journey, based on double occupancy in a State Cabin and including all meals, tours, one night at Ra� es Hotel, Singapore and one night at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok; easternandorientalexpress.com

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We all know the sort, don’t we? Those children for whom the

odd ballet, piano or swimming lesson isn’t quite enough. No, little Atticus has a maths and English tutor, plus Kumon, Mandarin and extra French lessons after school; and that’s before drama, violin and flute lessons on a Saturday morning. His parents, pushy, anxious and ever-present, schedule his every waking moment in the pursuit of excellence; they started plotting how to get poor Atticus into St Paul’s the moment the umbilical cord was cut.

Now Richard Harman, headmaster of the prestigious Uppingham school in Rutland, has said enough is enough. A few weeks ago, he condemned such pushy parenting saying the current approach ‘may get short-term results but risks long-term damage’.

Harman, who is taking over as leader of the Headmasters and Headmistresses Conference next year, condemned teachers and parents who create a ‘hothouse atmosphere’, adding that ‘the entire social life of some London parents is consumed by whether or not their children are going to get into the school of their choice. They put their children through seven, eight or nine entrance tests. There is paranoia and a pressure that is just unhealthy for parents, as well as their children.’

And the evidence seems to suggest this hothousing is starting at an increasingly young age. The latest edition of the Good Schools Guide made headlines this year when it revealed that some turbo-

charged London parents have been hoping to get their little darlings a head start by paying for professional interview coaching for their three-year-olds. Such startling news raises the question: why do parents feel the need to do it and why on earth are pre-preps interviewing prospective pupils? The answer is simple: the best schools in the capital are massively oversubscribed from pre-prep upwards, so parents are doing

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everything they can to squeeze that little bit ahead in the race. Yet, ironically, as any sane parent or teacher already knows, you can’t coach a three year old for an interview.

Jo Newman, head of North London Collegiate Junior School – all girls, reception to year 6, and which selects 40 four-year-olds from around 200 applicants – told the Good Schools Guide: ‘I always tell parents that if they’re paying to coach three-

year-olds, they might as well burn £20 notes. The only useful preparation is to talk to them, play with them and read them stories.’

Of course, it isn’t wrong to be academically ambitious for your child. But Anthony Seldon, headmaster of Wellington College, says all too often well-meaning parents are convinced that their o�spring are brighter than they really are. This may be because of their own academic ambitions or due to a distorted vision of what their child should achieve, both of which only increase the stress for the child. Seldon’s advice is to listen to the teachers and remember to ‘love our children wisely’.

You only need to go online to see that it is anxiety as much as ambition that is causing us to hothouse our youngsters. The parental blogosphere is full of worries about competition; from a shrinking job market to an ever more crowded world to academically brilliant Chinese children. Harman agrees that di�cult economic times have fuelled the panic but his answer is that, ‘Instead of focusing on results, schools and parents must help children handle failure, develop di�erent strengths and become resilient people who can make relationships with others because that is what brings proper happiness in life-long terms.’

Charles Milne, Eton’s tutor for admissions, concurs. He says that when looking for its brightest boys – the so-called King’s Scholars – Eton looks for ‘boys with an original and enquiring mind, with the ability to go beyond the mere regurgitation of knowledge.’

Artistic Merit The prestigious Mayor of London’s Fourth Plinth Schools Award is designed to celebrate the artistic achievement of a student from a London school. Every year a talented student gets the chance to see their work on display in Trafalgar Square – this year’s victorious artist is Seraphina Mann, a Year 6 pupil from The Study Preparatory School in Wimbledon. The sculpture that will be taking pride of place is named ‘Recycle Robot’ and is created entirely from recycled rubbish. Seraphina cites the eco-friendly Wombles as one of her main inspirations. Camp Road, Wimbledon Common, SW19, 020 8947 6969; thestudyprep.co.uk

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CANDAHAR ROAD, SW11A well presented mid-terraced Victorian house which has a wonderful balance of both living and entertaining space. Set in one of the most popular streets which form the enclave of ‘Little India’. Approx. 1,405 sq ft. Energy Rating: C.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £925,000

KERSLEY STREET, SW11A most attractive house located close to Battersea Park. Enjoying beautifully proportioned accommodation with a wealth of entertaining space. Approx. 1,818 sq ft. Energy Rating: E.

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LYSIAS ROAD, SW12A superbly presented split-level apartment positioned on the top two floors of a desirable double-fronted period house, offering good living space and built-in storage. Approx. 861 sq ft. Energy Rating: C.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan reception room/kitchen/dining room.

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NORBURY HILL, SW16 A truly superb semi-detached house with striking views. Fully modernised and extended on the ground floor and in to the loft. Benefiting from off-street parking. Approx. 2,153 sq ft. Energy Rating: D.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, open-plan kitchen/family room, study, garden.

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ST ANN’S HILL, SW18A perfectly proportioned flat with a lovely eat-in kitchen/breakfast room opening up on to a Juliet balcony and a good sized reception giving the apartment a real sense of space. Approx. 1,034 sq ft. Energy Rating: D.

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Situated on one of the most sought after residential roads between the commons, is this magnifi cent semi-detached Victorian house. This superb property was completely refurbished by the current owners, approximately six years ago. A number of extensions have been added to increase the overall square footage to approximately 3380 sq ft. EPC – D

• Five double bedrooms • Eat in Kitchen / family room • Two bathrooms • One en-suite bathroom • Walk through dressing area • Drawing room • Downstairs W/C • Utility room • Garden

£2,995,000 Freehold

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131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PST:020 7228 5111 [email protected]

www.ramptonbaseley.com

131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PST:020 7228 5111 [email protected]

www.ramptonbaseley.com

Ballingdon Road

• Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/family room • Play room • Utility room • En suite bath/shower room and walk through dressing area • Family bathroom • En suite bath/shower room • South west facing Garden

£1,635,000 Freehold

Measuring just shy of 2,600 sq ft this beautiful family house is positioned on one of the most sought after streets between the commons. The accommodation is tastefully decorated with a neutral theme and the property has an excellent layout for family living.

Manchuria Road

• Five bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Ground fl oor w/c • Play/media room • Utility/storage room • Family bathroom • Two shower rooms • Eaves storage• South-facing garden

£1,600,000 Freehold

This absolutely stunning fi ve bedroom house is presented in immaculate decorative order throughout. The house has been extended on the ground fl oor into the side return, on the top fl oor into the loft space and the basement has also been excavated.

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131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PST:020 7228 5111 [email protected]

www.ramptonbaseley.com

131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PST:020 7228 5111 [email protected]

www.ramptonbaseley.com

Montholme Road

• Four bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/family room • Double reception room• Ground fl oor w/c • Family bath/shower room • En suite shower room • Landscaped garden• Cellar • Eaves storage

£1,425,000 Freehold

This extremely impressive Victorian house has been beautifully refurbished by the current owners. The property is immaculately presented throughout and the high quality fi nish is evident in every room. One of the most striking qualities to this family home is the tremendous sense of natural light on each fl oor.

Bennerley Road

• Five bedrooms • Double reception room• Kitchen/dining room • Lower ground fl oor w/c• Shower room • Family bath/shower room with utilities • Walk-in dressing room/en suite shower room • Roof terrace • Garden • Cellar • Study

£1,425,000 Freehold

This beautifully fi nished town house is arranged over four fl oors and is situated on this popular residential street between the commons. The house currently measures in excess of 2,080 sq ft with a tremendous amount of living space on the ground and lower ground fl oors.

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131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PST:020 7228 5111 [email protected]

www.ramptonbaseley.com

131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PST:020 7228 5111 [email protected]

www.ramptonbaseley.com

Lindore Road

• Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Study • First fl oor reception room/bedroom • Family bathroom • En suite bathroom • Shower room• Cellar • Garden • Roof terrace • Unfurnished • EPC – D

£985 per week

This attractive fi ve bedroom Victorian family home is ideally located for Clapham Junction and the Northcote Road and offers a huge amount of living space and a lovely west facing garden.

Kelmscott Road

• Four double bedrooms • Utility cupboard • Cellar • Downstairs W/C • Clock-room • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Garden • Shower room • Family bathroom • Unfurnished • EPC – D

£895 per week

This attractive four bedroom family home is located on a popular residential street between the commons. The house boasts original Victorian features such as the tiled hallway and fi re place in the reception room.

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131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PST:020 7228 5111 [email protected]

www.ramptonbaseley.com

131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PST:020 7228 5111 [email protected]

www.ramptonbaseley.com

Balham Park Mansions

• Open plan kitchen/reception room • Three double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Neutrally decorated • Newly refurbished • Use of communal gardens • Furnished.

£535 per weekVestry Mews

• Two double bedrooms • Semi-open plan kitchen/reception room • Ground fl oor w/c • En suite shower room • Decked patio • Roof terrace • Secure gated development • Ground fl oor w/c • Off street parking • Unfurnished.

£625 per week

Leathwaite Road

• Reception room • Galleried eat in kitchen• Two double bedrooms • Bathroom • Excellent location • Ideal for professional sharers or for a couple • Furnished.

£425 per week Emu Road

• Open plan kitchen/reception room • Double bedroom• Wet room • Available now • Furnished.

£365 per week

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It’s for a variety of reasons that I think of June as being the most exciting month of the year in the Village. First and foremost, we have the build-up to the world famous Wimbledon tennis tournament, which attracts global focus from

the media and tennis enthusiasts alike. However, I like to think that Jackson-Stops & Sta� ’s sponsored Zorbing event at the Wimbledon Fayre provides an equally exciting, abzorbing experience for all the family (please do drop by and enjoy a glass of wine or a chilled beer with us… though if you are planning to participate in the Zorbing itself I would suggest, from personal experience, that a drink afterwards makes more sense). June is also the month that allows us to enjoy Summer in all its glory, with a chance to savour those longer, warmer evenings in a variety of superb Village settings. It’s when you start to notice those baskets outside Bayley & Sage � lling up with delicious English grown produce and it’s when the market is at its very � nest (I can personally recommend Ted’s Veg stall, his renowned ‘bendy cucumbers’ and knobbly squash are a particular treat during the Summer months). From a professional point of view, June tends to be my busiest time, when I’m running around valuing and selling houses, doing what I love, which is just a really good feeling.

I started selling houses at the age of seventeen, followed by a few brief gaps to study for A Levels, thereafter a degree and � nally a Master’s in Real Estate and

Management. I began my career selling houses in East Sussex and I now � nd myself selling a variety of property in the Village and surrounding environs. During my time in agency there have been some dramatic changes, though by far the biggest phenomenon I have witnessed is the crucial role that the internet plays. Increasingly, our sophisticated and educated clients respond to internet listings � rst and foremost; having studied every aspect of the listing they will duly go on to make full use of Streetmap, examine � oor plans and download the brochure. Gone are the days when somebody simply walked into our o� ces and asked to be driven round properties we had within a certain price bracket.

At Jackson-Stops & Sta� we are always more than happy to o� er our experience if you are thinking of buying a property. Please do give us a call and I hope we may be able to o� er insight about something you might not have thought about before committing to buy. For vendors, we provide every latest tool available in order to make a property as attractive as possible; with this in mind we are introducing fantastic interactive virtual tours for our properties from June onwards. Finally, we are noticing an increasing number of applicants migrating out towards SW19 from our central London o� ces, as well as clients registering to buy outside of London altogether, with our large network of o� ces throughout the country.

020 8879 0099; jackson-stops.co.uk

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IN THEIROWN WORDS

PHOTOGRAPHY: REBECCA NOONAN

Roland Simpson, Sales Manager of Jackson-Stops & Staff, Wimbledon

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Kings Road, Wimbledon, SW19 £1,925,000 Freehold

Wimbledon 020 8944 4000Email [email protected]

This stunning semi detached Victorian house extends over 2,500 sq ft and is arranged over three floors offering entrance hall, cellar, reception room, dining room, utility room cloakroom, superb kitchen/breakfast/family room, five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, rear garden, garage and off street parking. Located in the heart of Wimbledon town centre.

• Immaculately presented• Five double bedrooms • Study/bedroom six • Impressive kitchen • Off street parking • Attached garage• Convenient location• No onward chain• EPC rating E

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Heathfield Square, Earlsfield, SW18Prices from £495,000A lovely new build development comprising eight contemporary three bedroom houses in two separate terraces located close to Wandsworth Common and Wandsworth town centre. Heathfield Square has been built to a high specification, which includes fitted flooring, garage or parking spaces. Freehold.Land and New Homes 020 8222 7200 Email [email protected]

Merton Road,Southfields, SW18Prices from £390,000 A stunning new gated development of one and two bedroom luxury apartments situated in south west London. Incorporating the latest technology and with great eco credentials, this scheme offers buyers a superb opportunity to buy a stunning new home. Lift to all floors and parking available. Leasehold.Land and New Homes 020 8222 7200 Email [email protected]

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Morecoombe Close, Kingston upon Thames, KT2£895,000An immaculately presented five bedroom architecturally designed townhouse offering over 1,800 sq ft of spacious living space and benefitting from off street parking. Situated in a sought after location, close to Norbiton train station. Freehold. EPC rating D. Kingston 020 8939 8191 Email [email protected]

Quinton Street, Earlsfield, SW18£615,000A beautiful split level period maisonette offering 1,415 sq ft of space. This stunning property comprises four double bedrooms, reception room, eat in kitchen, bathroom, shower room and garden. Located on a sought after residential road in Earlsfield. Freehold. EPC rating D. Earlsfield 020 8944 6464Email [email protected]

Brookwood Road, Southfields, SW18£775,000 A stylishly renovated and immaculately presented three bedroom house offering a stunning extended kitchen, bay fronted reception room, hi specification bathroom, downstairs cloakroom and landscaped garden. This property also offers the potential to extend further and convert the loft (subject to planning). Freehold. EPC rating C. Southfields 020 8871 9655 Email [email protected]

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Brookwood Road, Southfields, SW18 £2,600 pcmA well presented four bedroom mid terrace house with large extended kitchen and rear patio garden. This property is located in a popular residential Southfields road. Available soon. Unfurnished. EPC rating D.Earlsfield 020 8875 2980 Email [email protected]

Florence Road, Wimbledon, SW19£5,850 pcm A stunning three bedroom house located in the desirable South Park Gardens area of Wimbledon, just a few minutes’ walk to Wimbledon town and station. Furnished.Wimbledon 020 8944 4040 Email [email protected]

Kingston Road, New Malden, KT3 £2,000 pcmA stunning three bedroom house offering modern kitchen/diner, reception room, en suite to master and private rear garden. The property further benefits from garage and parking space. EPC rating B.Kingston 020 8939 8181 Email [email protected]

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RAINY DAYLatchmere Leisure Centre, there is a wave machine and whilst it’s no Point Break it is fun for all. It also hosts ballet, tap and street dance classes, gymnastics and there are badminton courts, as well as many other activities.

FUN FOR FREEBattersea Park, there are so many free events going on throughout the summer, such as the celebration of � e London Peace Pagoda on 15th June and Battersea Dog Show on 23rd June. Or you can just � nd a shady spot to read.

SPORTS AND RECREATION It’s back to Battersea Park. � ere are Fun Runs, tennis courts, bowls, football and rugby pitches and much more. � ere are also school holiday camps which are fantastic for children to explore.

ALEX OPPENHEIMManager of John D Wood & Co., Battersea

020 7228 0174; johndwood.co.uk

AUSTIN THOROGOOD, DIRECTOR

Public knowledge

Spotlight Batterseaon

Stylishly � tted and complete with glass extension and large rear awning, this is a

multi-functional informal family area - the hub of daily life - � lled with natural light

from two sunny aspects.

Open to both south and west you don’t get sunnier gardens than this one- the well-built garage has extra versatility and could double as a great o� ce/studio/summerhouse whilst

there’s also handy side access for bikes

Through the keyholeWider than average and with extra side windows this wonderfully light living space is designed to be a separate haven away from the busy kitchen. Ideal as a formal sitting room or playroom depending on who wears the trousers...

John Thorogood020 7228 7474; john-thorogood.co.uk

ALFRISTON ROAD, BETWEEN THE COMMONS, SW11£1,295,000 FREEHOLDAn amazingly light and superbly designed 4/5 bedroom corner house with garage and SW-facing garden, positioned close to Northcote Road, Clapham South Tube and the excellent schools between the commons.

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Victorian Heights, SW8 £720,000 Leasehold

A wonderful, light, two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, offering fantastic living space within this sought after Victorian school conversion within the Diamond Conservation Area, with private parking and secure gated entry. The property is positioned in the heart of the Conservation Area, within easy reach of both Battersea Park and Clapham Common. You are well placed for the restaurants, bars and amenities in Clapham Old Town, Queenstown Road and Clapham Junction. EPC = C

Two bedrooms | Victorian school conversion | two bathrooms | wonderful, light accommodation | private parking space | no chain

See things differently.winkworth.co.uk/clapham020 7498 8600 [email protected]

Scan this code to download the Winkworth iPhone app

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House

is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to

include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and

brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum |

over six acres of land

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Rozel Road, SW4 £850 per week

A lovely, end of terrace, four bedroom, period family house, with study. The property benefi ts from plenty of natural light, has very well proportioned living space with a wonderful double reception room and kitchen / breakfast room, also. There is ample storage throughout and a secluded walled garden.

Four bedroom family house | Two bathrooms | Study | Beautifully presented | Prime Clapham Old Town location | Available for long lets

See things differently.winkworth.co.uk/clapham020 7498 8600 [email protected]

Scan this code to download the Winkworth iPhone app

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House

is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to

include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and

brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum |

over six acres of land

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Carlisle Mansions, Carlisle Place, SW1P £2,350,000 Leasehold

A simply beautiful top fl oor west-facing four bedroom lateral apartment offering an abundance of light, character, and period features, situated within this immaculate Westminster mansion block.

Two Reception Rooms | Separate Eat-in Kitchen | Four Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Porter | Long Lease | West Facing Apartment | Period Features

See things differently.winkworth.co.uk/pimlico020 7828 1786 [email protected]

Scan this code to download the Winkworth iPhone app

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House

is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to

include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and

brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum |

over six acres of land

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Marmion Road, SW11 £975,000 Freehold SSTCAn exceptional, four double bedroom, Victorian house in this desirable residential road off Clapham Common North Side. This wonderful family home is beautifully presented throughout and has been lovingly maintained by the current owners. There is the potential to extend into the side return or loft subject to the usual planning consents. Located on a quiet road moments away from the amenities of Battersea Rise, Northcote Road and Clapham Junction. The beautiful green open spaces of Clapham Common are conveniently located at the end of the road.

Beautiful Victorian house | Immaculate presentation | Four double bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Desirable residential road | No onward chain

See things differently.winkworth.co.uk/battersea020 7228 9265 [email protected]

Scan this code to download the Winkworth iPhone app

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House

is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to

include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and

brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum |

over six acres of land

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Jedburgh Street, SW11 £795 per week

A well presented, four double bedroom Victorian house located on one of Clapham Common North Side’s most desirable roads. The property is wonderfully light and airy throughout and benefi ts from a delightful private and enclosed rear garden. The property is available on an unfurnished basis from early July.

Delightful Victorian House | Four double bedrooms | Spacious double reception | Desirable North Side Road | Kitchen / Diner | Unfurnished

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Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk

Hamptons Putney Sales. 020 8454 7617 | Lettings. 020 8780 0900

A fabulous seven bedroom detached house in a delightful location next to the open spaces of Putney Heath. Finished to a very high standard the house benefits from an extensive and well manicured rear garden and patio, custom made kitchen, and master bedroom with walk-through dressing room and en-suite shower room. The double reception room boasts German engineered wood flooring, two fireplaces and underfloor-heating throughout. EPC rating: D.

• 7Bedrooms• 3Bathrooms• 3Receptionrooms• Gamesroomandbararea• Off-streetparkingformultiplecars• Basementutilityroom

£4,950,000 FreeholdBristol Gardens, Putney, SW15

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Hamptons BalhamSales. 020 3285 7744 | Lettings. 020 3285 7745

Ramsden Road £2,300,000 FreeholdA beautifully presented and architect designed five bedroom family home extending to over 3,100 sq ft. EPC: E

Bedford Hill £500,000 LeaseholdA spacious two bed apartment in an impressive period building that occupies the first and second floors. EPC: E

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WONDERFUL WIMBLEDON

HAMPTONS ANNOUNCES NEW SALES MANAGER IN WIMBLEDON

SPRING OVERVIEW

ELLISONS PAY HOMAGE TO LICHTENSTEIN

Hamptons International in Wimbledon Village is delighted to welcome Josie Brennan as a Senior Lettings Negotiator. Josie has

worked in the industry for a number of years in south west London and Australia and moves to Hamptons from the position of Lettings Manager at Your Move in Twickenham. Josie comments: ‘I am delighted to be working for Hamptons in Wimbledon and very much looking forward to becoming part of the local Village community.

Hamptons, Wimbledon020 8454 7265; hamptons.co.uk

The Spring market for property sales in Wimbledon is in full swing with a large number of sales being transacted at every level of

the market. The market for houses under £2,000,000 is exceptionally strong with a number of properties receiving multiple bids and selling at prices well in excess of the guide prices. It has been pleasing to note that since the Chancellor’s clarification on the taxation of overseas nationals buying in off-shore companies on the 11th December 2012. The top end of the market has returned nicely with a pleasing number of

Ellisons are well known for their creative advertising campaigns & this month we pay homage to one of the best American artists of the

twentieth century, Roy Lichtenstein 1923 – 1997. Lichtenstein is renowned for his works based on comic strips and advertising imagery, which are coloured with his signature hand painted Benday dots.They have worked closely with their creative advertising agency to produce an eye catching and distinctive advert in tribute to Lichtenstein. His work is currently enjoying a popular revival with an exhibition showing at The Tate Modern until 27th May. Some of his works exhibited include ‘Whaam!’ and ‘Oh, Jeff... I Love You, Too... But...’, as well as some of his lesser-known sculptures. A ecent New York Southeby’s auction of post-war and contemporary art saw Lichtenstein’s ‘Sleeping Girl’ painted in 1964 sold for £27.8 million.Ellisons wanted to combine a standout visual advert with their success of a recent Saturday open-house, where a new property for sale in Raynes Park attracted nineteen viewings within three hours and produced five offers and a Sale by Monday. Denise Wheatley, Project Manager at Ellisons comments; “Estate Agents are often labelled with predictable, old fashioned ideas of advertising. However, Ellisons have always pushed the boundaries in advertising and won awards for innovation. We invest heavily in new media, for example we were one of the first South London Agencies to have a mobile app for our website. We understand that it lifts our profile, as does our presence on Twitter and Facebook and it greatly benefits our customers and their properties. We saw

the advantages of linking our advertising campaign with a subject that is a current talking point; Lichtenstein’s appeal is massive and is one of the top trending art topics on Twitter and Facebook at the moment.”

To follow Ellisons highlights, top-tips and local success stories, go to ellisons.uk.com/blog Denise Wheatley, Project

Manager at Ellisons

sales going through between £3,000,000 and £7,000,000. This is in stark contrast to the last 8 months of last year, when the effect of the new Stamp Duty rate of 7% for property sales in excess of £2,000,000 meant that numbers of sales in excess of £2,000,000 fell by some 70%. London is still seen as a ‘safe haven’ for overseas buyers, and the relative weakness of Sterling, makes London even more attractive.

Dominic Pasqua, Department/ Office HeadKnight Frank, Wimbledon Sales020 8946 0026; knightfrank.co.uk

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Edgecoombe Close, Coombe KT2 Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms ﴾1 en suite﴿, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast/family room, conservatory, cloakroom, sauna, garage, garden, parking. Approximately 433 sq m ﴾4,663 sq ft﴿. Freehold Guide price £3,250,000

Wimbledon Village KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon 020 8946 0026 [email protected]

Church Road, Wimbledon SW19 Master bedroom, 6 further bedrooms ﴾4 en suite﴿, family bathroom, drawing room, family room, study, kitchen/dining room, utility, cloakroom, garage, garden room, garden, parking. Approximately 483 sq m ﴾5,204 sq ft﴿. Freehold Guide price £4,350,000

Wimbledon Village KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon 020 8946 0026 [email protected]

Belvedere Avenue, Wimbledon SW19 5 bedrooms ﴾3 en suite﴿, family bathroom, drawing room, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, guest annexe, garage, garden, parking. Approximately 343.2 sq m ﴾3,694 sq ft﴿. Freehold Guide price £3,850,000

Wimbledon Village KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon 020 8946 0026 [email protected]

Murray Road, Wimbledon SW19 Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms, drawing room, dining room, family room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, study, garage, garden, parking. Approximately 363 sq m ﴾3,912 sq ft﴿. Freehold Guide price £4,000,000

Wimbledon Village KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon 020 8946 0026 [email protected]

KnightFrank.co.uk

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Coombe Park, Coombe KT2 Magnificent newly built house A beautifully appointed detached house, set in stunning landscaped gardens over 0.5 acre.  Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms ﴾5 en suite﴿, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast/family room, study, media room, games room, gym, swimming pool, changing room, annexe, garage, garden, parking.  Approximately 978 sq m ﴾10,528 sq ft﴿.

Freehold

Price on application

﴾321806﴿

        KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon [email protected] 020 8946 0026

KnightFrank.co.uk

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Princes Way, SW19 £7,950 pcm A substantial seven bedroom detached house in a sought after location in Wimbledon. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the property benefits from a gated carriage driveway, wooden floors throughout and well proportioned living accommodation comprising L-shaped reception room with doors to a landscaped garden, dining room, a modern fitted kitchen with new appliances, a breakfast / family room, two self contained ground floor bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a master bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom, four further double bedrooms and two family bathrooms. EPC Rating = E

Wimbledon Office: +44 (0)20 8879 0099 [email protected] Fast Find: AB51613

jackson-stops.co.uk/london

Wimbledon Village Office:+44(0)20 8879 0099 [email protected]

41 offices covering the UK London: office 17- 21 Church Rd SW19 5DQ

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Lambourne Avenue, SW19 £2,650,000 A magnifi cent fi ve bedroom house situated on a highly desirable road close to Wimbledon Village on a substantial plot. On the ground fl oor is a double aspect reception room leading onto the garden, a good size eat-in kitchen with double doors on to the garden and study. On the fi rst fl oor is a large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three double bedrooms, a single bedroom and shower room. The external space comprises South facing garden over one hundred feet long. The property offers development potential to either redevelop the plot or extend the current house (STPP). EPC Rating = E

Wimbledon Offi ce: +44 (0)20 8879 0099 [email protected] Fast Find: AB52174

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Balham is perfect for people wanting easy access to London but not wanting to live in the middle of it. It is

on the Northern line, with Bank and London Bridge only 20 minutes away, and a National Rail station taking 15 minutes to Victoria; in fact, many Balham commuters cycle to the City as it’s only just over fi ve miles away.Balham has been up and coming for a number of years, riding off the back of the popularity of Clapham, and has a growing number of smart bars/ restaurants that offer a vibrant community feel. There’s a good mix of cafes & independent shops as well as chains. Many buyers initially heading for Clapham and Battersea

HOUSE HUNTING

SOUTH WEST’S FINEST

MOST SATISFYING TRANSACTION I’VE HAD

Recently we have sold a terrace home that

attracted over 20 viewings within the rst 3 days of marketing, ve o� cial o� ers were made and the negotiation concluded itself with sealed bids. My ears were deafened when I delivered the good news to the successful couple; they screamed with joy that their o� er was agreed. I proceeded to conduct a further viewing with them prior to exchange on his birthday.

MOST INTERESTING PROPERTY I’VE BEEN INVOLVED WITHI sold a beautiful detached home close to Clapham common with every mod con

that one could dream of, integrated sound system throughout the whole home, hot tub in the garden, mood lighting in every room and a cinema room. ­ e garden even

contained a device that stopped the pedigree cats from running away.

THE PROPERTY I’D MOST LIKE ON OUR BOOKS

Although it would be lovely to list one of

the large homes over looking Clapham Common, we currently have a huge demand for terrace homes ‘between the commons’.

MOST UNUSUAL INTERIOR­ is year we sold a home that had not come to the market for over 70 years.

­ e interior had also not been updated for over half a century; many original features were still intact and were retained in immaculate condition. ­ e home was a true museum piece and wonderful to work with.

I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE...Having worked within the estate agency industry over the last 15 years, I never thought I would see activity levels

return to the dizzy heights of 2007. ­ e market in 2013 has so far

proven to be a fantastic time for vendors to consider a sale.

Richard Marsh, Senior Sales Manager

at Lauristons, Battersea 020 7978 5800; lauristons.com

BALHAM, FOR SO LONG CONSIDERED UP-AND-COMING, HAS FINALLY STEPPED OUT FROM THE SHADOW OF ITS FAVOURED NEIGHBOUR, CLAPHAM. CLIFFORD HARVEY, DIRECTOR OF ASPIRE’S BALHAM OFFICE, TELLS US WHY BALHAM IS THE PLACE TO BE.

get diverted to Balham because they get more for their money. Younger professionals are drawn to the trendier and more affordable one or two bed conversion or purpose built fl ats of ‘central’ Balham or Bedford Hill, where they can take full advantage of the local eateries and watering holes. Between the High Road and Battersea’s Nightingale Lane, resides the exclusive and affl uent ‘Nightingale Triangle’. Along with the Heaver Estate, young families fi nd this a pleasant corner of London to settle, offering good schools and period houses with good space in- and outside. It’s not cheap here, and the people who choose to live within its boundaries will be paying between £800k and £1.5m.With its increasing popularity and prices

10 per cent behind Clapham, Balham is witnessing a real shortage of houses - driving scarcity values and property prices upwards.

For further information please contact Cli� ord Harvey at aspire’s Balham o� ce on 0208 673 6111 or aspire.co.uk.

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warrenputney.co.uk194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

An exceptionally attractive and very well presented double fronted Victorian semi-detached house with a superb 57’ x 32’ south facing garden in prime West Putney. The lateral footprint creates particularly ample reception space and the house flows beautifully towards the very private and lawned rear garden, which benefits from a wide separate side access that runs to Coalecroft Road.

Double fronted freehold victorian house • semi-detached • two generous reception rooms • modern kitchen/dining room • large study • 57’ x 32’ south facing lawned garden • side access to Coalecroft Road • cellar • four double bedrooms • south facing balcony overlooking garden • family bathroom with separate shower • en-suite shower • utlity cupboard • wood-framed double glazed sash windows • loft storage

An exceptionally attractive three bedroom early Victorian cottage on this highly desirable residential road in prime West Putney. The property is very well presented and enjoys a private west facing garden. There is a large side return which, if desired, affords the purchaser an opportunity to extend the kitchen breakfast room across the full width of the house (subject to the necessary consents).

Freehold victorian cottage • prime west Putney location • reception room with french doors to L-shaped garden • dining room • kitchen breakfast room (underfloor heating) • country style kitchen with butler sink • 21’ west facing garden • utility cellar with plumbing for washer/drier, additional fridge/freezer • scope for further extension (subject to the necessary consents) • three bedrooms • bathroom (under floor heating) • loft storage • many original features • purpose built wine storage • built-in wadrobes and cuboards

Howard’s Lane£1,695,000

Coalecroft Road£999,950

Clarendon Drive £1,725,000• Semi-Detached Freehold House • 40’ Private Rear Garden With Open Westerly Aspect • 2550 SQFT + 278 SQFT Storage • Extended Kitchen/Dining Room • Master Bedroom With En-Suite Bathroom • Five Further Bedrooms • Double Reception.

Hotham Road £1,650,000• Freehold • Edwardian House • Atrium • Reception Room • Family Room • Dining Room • Kitchen • Cellar • Private South Facing Gardens • Rear Access To Earldom Road • Three Double Bedrooms • Bedroom/ Study.

Westhorpe Road £1,375,000• Four double bedrooms • Family Bathroom • En-Suite Bathroom • Downstairs w/c • 26ft Private Landscaped Rear Garden • Eaves Storage • Cellar • Period Freehold House.

Glendarvon Street £1,495,000• Victorian Freehold House • Quality Craftsmanship Throughout • Double Reception Room • Solid Wood Flooring • Under Floor Heating Thoughout • Downstairs w.c. • Fully Extended Kitchen Breakfast Room.

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH / 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

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warrenputney.co.uk194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

An exceptionally attractive and very well presented double fronted Victorian semi-detached house with a superb 57’ x 32’ south facing garden in prime West Putney. The lateral footprint creates particularly ample reception space and the house flows beautifully towards the very private and lawned rear garden, which benefits from a wide separate side access that runs to Coalecroft Road.

Double fronted freehold victorian house • semi-detached • two generous reception rooms • modern kitchen/dining room • large study • 57’ x 32’ south facing lawned garden • side access to Coalecroft Road • cellar • four double bedrooms • south facing balcony overlooking garden • family bathroom with separate shower • en-suite shower • utlity cupboard • wood-framed double glazed sash windows • loft storage

An exceptionally attractive three bedroom early Victorian cottage on this highly desirable residential road in prime West Putney. The property is very well presented and enjoys a private west facing garden. There is a large side return which, if desired, affords the purchaser an opportunity to extend the kitchen breakfast room across the full width of the house (subject to the necessary consents).

Freehold victorian cottage • prime west Putney location • reception room with french doors to L-shaped garden • dining room • kitchen breakfast room (underfloor heating) • country style kitchen with butler sink • 21’ west facing garden • utility cellar with plumbing for washer/drier, additional fridge/freezer • scope for further extension (subject to the necessary consents) • three bedrooms • bathroom (under floor heating) • loft storage • many original features • purpose built wine storage • built-in wadrobes and cuboards

Howard’s Lane£1,695,000

Coalecroft Road£999,950

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH / 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

Deodar Road £2,650,000

A sensational double fronted contemporary house in a prime Putney location, with secure private parking and river views. The property offers very well planned, flexible accommodation over three floors.

• Fabulous Riverside Location • Contemporary Double Fronted House • 3611sq ft • Secure Car Port • Private 34’ South West Facing Rear Garden • Balcony With River Views • Master Bedroom Suite With Large Dressing Room And En-Suite Bathroom • Five Further Double Bedrooms • 4 Further Bathrooms And Shower Rooms (3 en-suite)

Hazlewell Road £4,500,000

A rare opportunity to purchase an exceptionally handsome double fronted detached Edwardian house, located on one of the most prestigious residential roads in Upper West Putney.

• Double-Fronted Detached House • 4,818 sqft Internal Floor Area • 318 sqft Storage • 88’ South Facing Garden • Grand Entrance Hallway • Reception Room • 43’ Double Drawing/Reception room • dining room • kitchen • Double Family Room • Studio • Wine Cellar.

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warrenputney.co.uk194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

An exceptionally attractive and very well presented double fronted Victorian semi-detached house with a superb 57’ x 32’ south facing garden in prime West Putney. The lateral footprint creates particularly ample reception space and the house flows beautifully towards the very private and lawned rear garden, which benefits from a wide separate side access that runs to Coalecroft Road.

Double fronted freehold victorian house • semi-detached • two generous reception rooms • modern kitchen/dining room • large study • 57’ x 32’ south facing lawned garden • side access to Coalecroft Road • cellar • four double bedrooms • south facing balcony overlooking garden • family bathroom with separate shower • en-suite shower • utlity cupboard • wood-framed double glazed sash windows • loft storage

An exceptionally attractive three bedroom early Victorian cottage on this highly desirable residential road in prime West Putney. The property is very well presented and enjoys a private west facing garden. There is a large side return which, if desired, affords the purchaser an opportunity to extend the kitchen breakfast room across the full width of the house (subject to the necessary consents).

Freehold victorian cottage • prime west Putney location • reception room with french doors to L-shaped garden • dining room • kitchen breakfast room (underfloor heating) • country style kitchen with butler sink • 21’ west facing garden • utility cellar with plumbing for washer/drier, additional fridge/freezer • scope for further extension (subject to the necessary consents) • three bedrooms • bathroom (under floor heating) • loft storage • many original features • purpose built wine storage • built-in wadrobes and cuboards

Howard’s Lane£1,695,000

Coalecroft Road£999,950

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warrenputney.co.uk194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

An exceptionally attractive and very well presented double fronted Victorian semi-detached house with a superb 57’ x 32’ south facing garden in prime West Putney. The lateral footprint creates particularly ample reception space and the house flows beautifully towards the very private and lawned rear garden, which benefits from a wide separate side access that runs to Coalecroft Road.

Double fronted freehold victorian house • semi-detached • two generous reception rooms • modern kitchen/dining room • large study • 57’ x 32’ south facing lawned garden • side access to Coalecroft Road • cellar • four double bedrooms • south facing balcony overlooking garden • family bathroom with separate shower • en-suite shower • utlity cupboard • wood-framed double glazed sash windows • loft storage

An exceptionally attractive three bedroom early Victorian cottage on this highly desirable residential road in prime West Putney. The property is very well presented and enjoys a private west facing garden. There is a large side return which, if desired, affords the purchaser an opportunity to extend the kitchen breakfast room across the full width of the house (subject to the necessary consents).

Freehold victorian cottage • prime west Putney location • reception room with french doors to L-shaped garden • dining room • kitchen breakfast room (underfloor heating) • country style kitchen with butler sink • 21’ west facing garden • utility cellar with plumbing for washer/drier, additional fridge/freezer • scope for further extension (subject to the necessary consents) • three bedrooms • bathroom (under floor heating) • loft storage • many original features • purpose built wine storage • built-in wadrobes and cuboards

Howard’s Lane£1,695,000

Coalecroft Road£999,950

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warrenputney.co.uk194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

An exceptionally attractive and very well presented double fronted Victorian semi-detached house with a superb 57’ x 32’ south facing garden in prime West Putney. The lateral footprint creates particularly ample reception space and the house flows beautifully towards the very private and lawned rear garden, which benefits from a wide separate side access that runs to Coalecroft Road.

Double fronted freehold victorian house • semi-detached • two generous reception rooms • modern kitchen/dining room • large study • 57’ x 32’ south facing lawned garden • side access to Coalecroft Road • cellar • four double bedrooms • south facing balcony overlooking garden • family bathroom with separate shower • en-suite shower • utlity cupboard • wood-framed double glazed sash windows • loft storage

An exceptionally attractive three bedroom early Victorian cottage on this highly desirable residential road in prime West Putney. The property is very well presented and enjoys a private west facing garden. There is a large side return which, if desired, affords the purchaser an opportunity to extend the kitchen breakfast room across the full width of the house (subject to the necessary consents).

Freehold victorian cottage • prime west Putney location • reception room with french doors to L-shaped garden • dining room • kitchen breakfast room (underfloor heating) • country style kitchen with butler sink • 21’ west facing garden • utility cellar with plumbing for washer/drier, additional fridge/freezer • scope for further extension (subject to the necessary consents) • three bedrooms • bathroom (under floor heating) • loft storage • many original features • purpose built wine storage • built-in wadrobes and cuboards

Howard’s Lane£1,695,000

Coalecroft Road£999,950

Balmuir Gardens £1,650,000• Prime West Putney Location • Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast room • 42’ West Facing Garden • Easigrass • Separate Cloakroom • Master Bedroom/En Suite Bathroom • Four Further Double Bedrooms • Two Further Bathrooms • Cellar • Walking Distance of Putney High Street.

T: 020 8780 1100 warrenputney.co.uk

Tel: 020 8780 1100 / [email protected] / warrenputney.co.uk

Charlwood Road £2,500,000• Semi-Detached Victorian Freehold House • Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room • Family Room • Conservatory • Study • Utility Room • Five Bedrooms • Off Street Parking For Two Cars • 43’ Garden • Prestigious Location.

Lebanon Gardens £950,000• Freehold • Reception • Dining Room • Kitchen Breakfast Room • Cellar • 33’ North Facing Garden • Rear Access • Master Bedroom • Three Double Bedrooms • Two Family Bathrooms • Loft Storage • Scope To Expand And Extend Subject To The Necessary Consents.

Chartfield Avenue £2,250,000• Double Fronted Detached House • Entrance Hallway • Family Room • Drawing room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Cloakroom • Master Bedroom With En suite Bathroom • Four Further Double Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Boiler Room/Potential For Bedroom sx • Front Garden With Off Street Parking • Garage.

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HANGOUTAnnabel Hay Douglas and Gordon, 020 9724 2002; douglasandgordon.com Mezza on Trinity Road is a bit of a local secret- it’s tiny and very popular, so if you are a fan of authentic Lebanese dishes be sure to book ahead!

MOVING INNothing’s better than the inside scoop.

Local agents give their recommendations...

STREETHannah White, Jacksons, 020 8675 6565; jacksonsestateagents.comBellevue Road, only a short stroll from Balham. � e bars, cafes and restaurants are second to none and when you’re overlooking the common you could forget you’re in London for a few moments.

FACT Alistair Hilton, John D Wood & Co.,020 8673 2854; johndwood.co.uk� e Clapham Sect, who worshipped at Clapham Common’s Holy Trinity Church, were instrumental in the abolition of the slave trade. � ey led a campaign that resulted in the Slave Trade Act 1807 and the abolition of slavery itself.

TIME OUTRoland Simpson, Jackson-Stops & Sta� ,020 8879 0099; jackson-stops.co.ukBellisima beauty salon on Church Road provides a welcome sanctuary for many of the busy Wimbledon mums we chat to at Jackson-Stops & Staff who deserve a bit of relaxation and pampering!

KIDS Charles Weller, Palace Gate Lettings, 020 7978 4404; palacegatelettings.com Ironsides Rugby has an amazing and huge junior rugby club following. With about 400 members, with ages ranging from seven to eighteen it’s a great way to get children started in rugby!

INTERIORSAlister Shaw, Hamptons International, 020 8454 7245; hamptons.co.ukA� air is located on the top � oor of the Putney Exchange. It o� ers a contemporary collection of furniture and is ideal for � ats or family houses.

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TRINITY ROAD SW17 £425,000 LEASEHOLD

Wandsworth Sales: 020 8767 7711

• 2 Double Bedrooms

• Kitchen/breakfast Room

• Sitting Room

• Bathroom

• Private Garden

• Cellar

• Maisonette

• New Lease

Fulham Parsons Green Sales: 020 7751 8899 Lettings: 020 7751 8898Wandsworth Common Sales: 020 8767 7711 Lettings: 020 8682 3121

Fulham Bishops Park Sales: 020 7731 3333 Lettings: 020 7751 8898

A stunning, very bright newly constructed contemporary house offering 3126 sq ft with an adjacent garage available by separate negotiation.

TURRET GROVE SW4 £2,350,000 F/H

Wandsworth Sales: 020 8767 7711

• 3126 sq ft

• Brand New Build

• 6 Bedrooms

• 650 Sq Ft Kitchen/Family Room

• Media/Playroom

• 5 Bath/Shower Rooms (3 En Suite)

• Reception Room

• 50’x27’ South Facing Garden

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Fulham Bishops Park Sales: 020 7731 3333 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 Fulham Parsons Green Sales: 020 7751 8899 Lettings: 020 7751 8898

An outstanding period Town House, overlooking Wandsworth Common and offering superb accommodation with a beautifully secluded south facing garden.

Wandsworth Common Sales: 020 8767 7711

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Immaculate light 4 double bedroom split level family fl at.

NEVIS ROAD SW17 £650 p/w

Wandsworth Lettings: 020 8682 3121

A very bright fi ve bedroom house located between the commons.

WAKEHURST ROAD SW11 £850 p/w

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ABSOLUTELY PROMOTION

There’s a reason why everyone wants to win an

ESTA award – its the clients who vote for them! Based purely on the results of current clients voting and scoring their agent for the last working year, these awards are as prestigious as they come. It’s no wonder that Nicole Chamberland is celebrating, having been recognised two years in a row and taking home the Gold Award in 2013.

The ceremony was hosted by Phil Spencer at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel on Friday 19th April, and with over 600 agents attending the ceremony, competition was tough. In the London (South) category there were over 150 agents who

AFTER ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR, THE TEAM AT CHAMBERLAND RESIDENTIAL HAVE WON THE GOLD

AWARD FOR LONDON (SOUTH) AT THE 2013 ESTAS AFTER HAVING TAKEN THE BRONZE AWARD IN 2012.

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If you’re looking for a personal, hands-on agent that gets the same results the big agents do then please contact Nicole or any member of the team on:020 8704 1313 or www.chamberlandres.co.uk

After trading for only two years, we have won two very prestigious awards based on customer service, which means even more when the reputation of this industry can sometimes be lack lustre.”

Nicole Chamberland has successfully cultivated a successful, service-based agency and is supported by her

incredibly fun and fabulous team. If you want gold-standard service, look no further.

applied, this was shortlisted down to 8, of which 5 of those were big chain agents. Nicole Chamberland comments: “I resigned from a big agency in the area after almost 10 years and wanted to create a company that actually delivered what they promised...a genuine personal and professional service!

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Temperley Road SW12 £1,125,000

BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 [email protected]

This is a beautiful five bedroom house located on a sought after, quiet residential road in the Nightingale Triangle. The stunning house features, on the ground floor, a large open plan kitchen/reception room leading out through sliding doors to a beautifully designed landscaped garden. The first floor provides a master bedroom, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor boasts a further double bedroom with en suite bathroom as well as a fifth bedroom. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

Local know-how. Better results.

Our offi ces:

Balham

Barnes

Battersea

Bishops Park

Brook Green

Chelsea

Clapham

Earls Court

Fulham

Hammersmith

Holland Park

Kensington

Little Venice

Marylebone

Mayfair

North Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

South Kensington

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Chestnut Grove SW12 £1,150,000

BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 [email protected]

A charming Victorian family home located in the highly sought after ‘Nightingale Triangle’, comprising a reception room, a recently extended kitchen/breakfast room ideal for a family, four bedrooms (one en suite), bathroom, guest WC and a utility room. The house also benefits from a spacious loft space suitable for conversion (subject to the necessary consents) and a sunny west facing garden. Freehold. EPC=D. Joint Sole Agent.

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Wisley Road SW11 £1,250,000

BATTERSEA: 020 7228 9292 [email protected]

This superb house has recently undergone a full renovation. The stunning accommodation comprises an open plan kitchen/breakfast room with concertina doors leading out to the garden, three double bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, a fourth room, which could be used as a bedroom or formal reception room and a guest WC. Wisley Road is a quiet residential street just off Broomwood Road, a short walk away from the Northcote Road. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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Heath Road SW8 £635,000

This delightful early-Victorian house is conveniently located on Heath Road, a quiet residential street in the popular diamond conservation area, close to the amenities of Clapham Old Town and the green open spaces of Clapham Common. This wonderful family house comprises a double reception room, a kitchen/breakfast room leading out to a private garden, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 [email protected]

Hazlewood Mews SW9 £925,000

A superb mews house with generous living space, comprising an entrance hallway, cloakroom and an impressive kitchen/family/dining room leading out to a private garden. The first floor offers two double bedrooms both with built-in storage and two separate bathrooms (one en suite). The upper floors further comprise three double bedrooms and a separate guest bathroom. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 [email protected]

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Shelgate Road SW11 £1,650 per week

BATTERSEA: 020 7228 9292 [email protected]

This wonderful house is located just off Northcote Road and offers a wealth of lateral entertaining space. The accommodation comprises a substantial entrance hall, a large L-shaped reception room leading to a bright conservatory, a modern eat-in kitchen and a lawned garden wit a decked area. The property also includes a WC, three modern bathrooms (one en suite) and fi ve double bedrooms with superb built in storage. EPC=D

Our offi ces:

Balham

Barnes

Battersea

Bishops Park

Brook Green

Chelsea

Clapham

Earls Court

Fulham

Hammersmith

Holland Park

Kensington

Little Venice

Marylebone

Mayfair

North Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

South Kensington

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Netherford Road SW4 £895 per week

This unique double fronted house is located on a quiet street in the heart of Clapham Old Town. The property comprises a double reception room, a large kitchen, a dining room leading out to a decked garden, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. EPC=D

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 [email protected]

Balham Hill SW12 £495 per week

This two-bedroom apartment boasts a beautiful kitchen with integrated appliances, open plan reception room with solid wood fl ooring and doors leading out to private balcony, two large double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and two bathrooms (one en suite).

BALHAM: 020 8673 [email protected]

Edgeley Road SW4 £375 per week

This newly refurbished maisonette is situated in the heart of Clapham Old Town. Finished to a high standard throughout this property comprises an eat-in kitchen, a spacious reception room, two double bedrooms, bathroom and a private decked balcony. EPC=D

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 [email protected]

Clapham Common Westside SW11 £575 per week

This charming split level property offers a fantastic reception room with views over Clapham Common, a separate eat-in kitchen leading out to a beautiful patio garden, two large double bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a cellar for extra storage. EPC=E

BATTERSEA: 020 7228 [email protected]

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Absolutely the most luxuriously appointed properties on the market in our manor

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The Water Tower, SE11£4,750,000A unique opportunity to acquire the only Water Tower in London’s Zone 1. 150 years old, this tower was converted and extended last year with 360° views over London from the top � oor Prospect Room, which was previously the water tank itself. � e property is Grade II listed and was subject to an extensive refurbishment and extension programme and now comprises � ve double bedrooms and four bathrooms, set over nine � oors that are served by a lift.

Knight Frank, Riverside020 3597 7670; knightfrank.com

STEWARTS LODGE, SW8Prices from £315,000Stewarts Lodge is situated in the Nine Elms Regeneration area, which borders the River � ames. � e apartments themselves o� er thoughtful space planning and high quality � xtures and � ttings. � is development consists of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, within walking distance of Wandsworth Road rail station. Nearby are the open spaces, bars, restaurants and shops of both Clapham and Battersea.

Barnard Marcus, New Homes020 7720 5932; barnardmarcus.co.uk*External images are computer generated. Internal are from

previous Henley Homes development.

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Veronica Road, SW17£3,500,000�e most stunning double fronted family home arranged over four �oors and providing nearly 5,500 square feet of living space. Situated within the highly desirable Heaver Estate Conservation Area, the house has been painstakingly and beautifully renovated throughout by its current owners. Rymer Irens, Bellevue Road O ce020 8767 2222; rymer-irens.com

Hendham Road, SW17Price on ApplicationAt almost 3,400 sq ft and with an 86’ south facing garden, this truly magni�cent period house not only enjoys a beautiful frontage and stunningly spacious accommodation with high ceilings and a wealth of light, but it also has the size and versatility to be suitable for families of all sizes. Sullivan �omas, Wandsworth020 8767 7711; sullivanthomas.co.uk

LANGHAM SQUARE, SW15 – ONLY TWO PENTHOUSES REMAINAfter launching to great success, only two penthouses remain at St James’s luxury development Langham Square, located in the heart of Putney. Characterised by stunning architectural design, the apartment buildings are constructed from a blend of materials, including terracotta and aluminium, combining sharp lines with sweeping curves. Internally, the two remaining penthouses bene�t from �oor to ceiling glazing, framing the stunning views over London and maximising the �ow of natural light. �e intelligent layout makes optimum use of the living accommodation and combines generous room sizes with plentiful storage. �e penthouses are priced at £1,150,000 and £1,250,000. For further details please call 020 3597 7070 or visit langhamsquare.co.uk

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featherstoneleigh.co.uk

Glycena Road, Battersea£799,950

Lovely Victorian terraced house, retaining several period features,double reception room, feature fireplace and bay window. EPC = F.

t: 020 7228 2278

Harbut Road, Battersea£845,000

A spacious Victorian terraced property with several period featuressuperbly located close to Clapham Junction and St Johns Hill. EPC = D.

t: 020 7228 2278

Eland Road, Battersea£525 per week

Well-presented three bedroom house in the Shaftesburyconservation area situated close to all the amenities. EPC = D.

t: 020 7228 2378

Garfield Road, Battersea£700 per week

Well-proportioned three storey four double bedroom Victorian housesituated close to many amenities and transport links. EPC = D.

t: 020 7228 2378

An independent estate agency with 13 offices working together throughout south-west London

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Altenburg Gardens, Battersea

£1,250,000

A spacious Victorian family house on a premier road inBattersea, character features includes fireplaces, highceilings and period tiling. No onward chain. EPC = E.

t: 020 7228 2278

It’s our area...

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featherstoneleigh.co.uk

Glycena Road, Battersea£799,950

Lovely Victorian terraced house, retaining several period features,double reception room, feature fireplace and bay window. EPC = F.

t: 020 7228 2278

Harbut Road, Battersea£845,000

A spacious Victorian terraced property with several period featuressuperbly located close to Clapham Junction and St Johns Hill. EPC = D.

t: 020 7228 2278

Eland Road, Battersea£525 per week

Well-presented three bedroom house in the Shaftesburyconservation area situated close to all the amenities. EPC = D.

t: 020 7228 2378

Garfield Road, Battersea£700 per week

Well-proportioned three storey four double bedroom Victorian housesituated close to many amenities and transport links. EPC = D.

t: 020 7228 2378

An independent estate agency with 13 offices working together throughout south-west London

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Altenburg Gardens, Battersea

£1,250,000

A spacious Victorian family house on a premier road inBattersea, character features includes fireplaces, highceilings and period tiling. No onward chain. EPC = E.

t: 020 7228 2278

It’s our area...

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The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

CONFIDENCE & TRUST… in Letting & ManagementBalham:80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG

020 8675 5050

Battersea:134 Northcote Rd Battersea SW11 6QZ

020 7978 4404

Clapham:1 The PolygonClapham Common SW4 0JG

020 7720 5588

Earlsfield:370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES

020 8879 6205

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pwA very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The househas a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bath-room, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

Salford Road, SW2 – £450 pwA fabulous recently refurbished flat within walking distance of Balhamtube. The flat comprises of two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a beautiful bright open plan lounge/kitchen, and private garden.

Victoria Rise, SW4 – £305 pwLovely garden flat close to Clapham Common and tube. The flat has abright double reception room with doors leading to a garden, fittedkitchen, one large double bedroom, and a small study.

Albert Bridge connecting Chelsea with BatterseaDesigned and built by Rowland Mason Ordish in 1873

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The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

CONFIDENCE & TRUST… in Letting & ManagementBalham:80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG

020 8675 5050

Battersea:134 Northcote Rd Battersea SW11 6QZ

020 7978 4404

Clapham:1 The PolygonClapham Common SW4 0JG

020 7720 5588

Earlsfield:370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES

020 8879 6205

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pwA very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The househas a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bath-room, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

Salford Road, SW2 – £450 pwA fabulous recently refurbished flat within walking distance of Balhamtube. The flat comprises of two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a beautiful bright open plan lounge/kitchen, and private garden.

Victoria Rise, SW4 – £305 pwLovely garden flat close to Clapham Common and tube. The flat has abright double reception room with doors leading to a garden, fittedkitchen, one large double bedroom, and a small study.

Albert Bridge connecting Chelsea with BatterseaDesigned and built by Rowland Mason Ordish in 1873

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CONFIDENCE & TRUST ...... in Letting & Management

Balham: 80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG020 8675 5050

Battersea: 134 Northcote RdBattersea SW11 6QZ020 7978 4404

Clapham: 1 The Polygon Clapham Common SW4 OJG020 7720 5588

Earlsfield: 370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES020 8879 6205

The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

Balham:80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG

020 8675 5050

Battersea:134 Northcote Rd Battersea SW11 6QZ

020 7978 4404

Clapham:1 The PolygonClapham Common SW4 0JG

020 7720 5588

Earlsfield:370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES

020 8879 6205

Fireworks in Battersa Park

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The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

CONFIDENCE & TRUST… in Letting & ManagementBalham:80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG

020 8675 5050

Battersea:134 Northcote Rd Battersea SW11 6QZ

020 7978 4404

Clapham:1 The PolygonClapham Common SW4 0JG

020 7720 5588

Earlsfield:370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES

020 8879 6205

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pwA very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The househas a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bath-room, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

Salford Road, SW2 – £450 pwA fabulous recently refurbished flat within walking distance of Balhamtube. The flat comprises of two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a beautiful bright open plan lounge/kitchen, and private garden.

Victoria Rise, SW4 – £305 pwLovely garden flat close to Clapham Common and tube. The flat has abright double reception room with doors leading to a garden, fittedkitchen, one large double bedroom, and a small study.

Albert Bridge connecting Chelsea with BatterseaDesigned and built by Rowland Mason Ordish in 1873

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The Letting Specialists for South West London

The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

CONFIDENCE & TRUST… in Letting & ManagementBalham:80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG

020 8675 5050

Battersea:134 Northcote Rd Battersea SW11 6QZ

020 7978 4404

Clapham:1 The PolygonClapham Common SW4 0JG

020 7720 5588

Earlsfield:370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES

020 8879 6205

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pwA very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The househas a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bath-room, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

Salford Road, SW2 – £450 pwA fabulous recently refurbished flat within walking distance of Balhamtube. The flat comprises of two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a beautiful bright open plan lounge/kitchen, and private garden.

Victoria Rise, SW4 – £305 pwLovely garden flat close to Clapham Common and tube. The flat has abright double reception room with doors leading to a garden, fittedkitchen, one large double bedroom, and a small study.

Albert Bridge connecting Chelsea with BatterseaDesigned and built by Rowland Mason Ordish in 1873

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The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

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The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

CONFIDENCE & TRUST… in Letting & ManagementBalham:80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG

020 8675 5050

Battersea:134 Northcote Rd Battersea SW11 6QZ

020 7978 4404

Clapham:1 The PolygonClapham Common SW4 0JG

020 7720 5588

Earlsfield:370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES

020 8879 6205

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pwA very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The househas a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bath-room, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

Salford Road, SW2 – £450 pwA fabulous recently refurbished flat within walking distance of Balhamtube. The flat comprises of two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a beautiful bright open plan lounge/kitchen, and private garden.

Victoria Rise, SW4 – £305 pwLovely garden flat close to Clapham Common and tube. The flat has abright double reception room with doors leading to a garden, fittedkitchen, one large double bedroom, and a small study.

Albert Bridge connecting Chelsea with BatterseaDesigned and built by Rowland Mason Ordish in 1873

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Earlsfield: 370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES020 8879 6205

Grafton SquareSW4 - £335 pw

A stunning one bedroom garden flat close to Clapham Common tube station and High Street. It features a large reception room and fitted kitchen, a large double bedroom, one bathroom, and a lovely private garden. EPC-E

Webbs RoadSW11 - £450 pw

A lovely two double bedroom flat with roof terrace ideally situated “Between the Commons” and close to Clapham Junction. The flat comprises of a good sized reception room, kitchen breakfast room, two double bedrooms and one bathroom. EPC-D

Bevin SquareSW17 - £525 pw

Stunning modern house in a gated development with off street parking and garage. The house has a large reception room, kitchen breakfast room, two double bedrooms with ensuites, third double bedroom, one further shower room and utility room. EPC-C

The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

Balham:80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG

020 8675 5050

Battersea:134 Northcote Rd Battersea SW11 6QZ

020 7978 4404

Clapham:1 The PolygonClapham Common SW4 0JG

020 7720 5588

Earlsfield:370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES

020 8879 6205

Fireworks in Battersa Park

0341 PGate Village ad A4 FINAL_Layout 1 10/10/2012 19:25 Page 1

The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

CONFIDENCE & TRUST… in Letting & ManagementBalham:80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG

020 8675 5050

Battersea:134 Northcote Rd Battersea SW11 6QZ

020 7978 4404

Clapham:1 The PolygonClapham Common SW4 0JG

020 7720 5588

Earlsfield:370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES

020 8879 6205

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pwA very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The househas a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bath-room, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

Salford Road, SW2 – £450 pwA fabulous recently refurbished flat within walking distance of Balhamtube. The flat comprises of two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a beautiful bright open plan lounge/kitchen, and private garden.

Victoria Rise, SW4 – £305 pwLovely garden flat close to Clapham Common and tube. The flat has abright double reception room with doors leading to a garden, fittedkitchen, one large double bedroom, and a small study.

Albert Bridge connecting Chelsea with BatterseaDesigned and built by Rowland Mason Ordish in 1873

0334 Prop Review SOUTH AUG 2012 F-A_Layout 1 03/08/2012 08:17 Page 1

The Letting Specialists for South West London

The Letting Specialistsfor South West London

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

CONFIDENCE & TRUST… in Letting & ManagementBalham:80 Balham High RdBalham SW12 9AG

020 8675 5050

Battersea:134 Northcote Rd Battersea SW11 6QZ

020 7978 4404

Clapham:1 The PolygonClapham Common SW4 0JG

020 7720 5588

Earlsfield:370 Garratt LaneEarlsfield SW18 4ES

020 8879 6205

www.PalaceGateLettings.com

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pwA very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The househas a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bath-room, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

Salford Road, SW2 – £450 pwA fabulous recently refurbished flat within walking distance of Balhamtube. The flat comprises of two double bedrooms, one bathroom, a beautiful bright open plan lounge/kitchen, and private garden.

Victoria Rise, SW4 – £305 pwLovely garden flat close to Clapham Common and tube. The flat has abright double reception room with doors leading to a garden, fittedkitchen, one large double bedroom, and a small study.

Albert Bridge connecting Chelsea with BatterseaDesigned and built by Rowland Mason Ordish in 1873

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BATTERSEA PARK, BATTERSEA, CLAPHAM & BALHAM, HOW HAVE THE AREAS PERFORMED 2007–2012?

CHART 1

• Inmostareassmallerunitsizes(1bedroomflats),whicharemoredependentonavailabilityofcredit/mortgagefinance,haveunderperformedthecapitalperformanceofhouses.

AREA SPECIFIC INVESTMENT RESEARCH

RENTAL YIELDS

KEY CONTACT GEORGE FRANKSDIRECTOR OF SALES020 7801 [email protected]

• TheexceptionisBalhamwhereyields

on1bedroomflatswere6%in2008thusattractingbuy-to-letinvestorsalongtheNorthernLinespine(smallflatsinBalhamhaveoutperformedthoseinBattersea).

D&G (S/W) land: Fulham, Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush, East Putney, West Putney, Southfields, Wandsworth, Battersea Park, Battersea, Balham, Clapham, Pimlico & Westminster

douglasandgordon.com

We’re unlocking overseas potential D&G now have six affi liated offi ces across the globe, giving your property essential international exposure.

Dubai / Moscow / New York / Paris / South Africa / Sydney

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Battersea Park Battersea Balham Clapham

Chart 1Annualised Capital Returns for 1 Bed Flats & 3 Bed Houses: Dec’07–Dec’12

Source: D&G, ONS

3 Bedroom Houses

1 Bedroom Flats

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1 Bedroom Flats 2 Bedroom Flats 3 Bedroom Houses 4 Bedroom Houses RPI

Chart 2Battersea Park – Annualised Rental Growth: Dec’97–Dec’12

Source: D&G, ONS

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1 Bedroom Flats 2 Bedroom Flats 3 Bedroom Houses 4 Bedroom Houses RPI

Chart 3Battersea Park, Battersea, Clapham & Balham Annualised RentalGrowth: Dec’02–Dec’12Source: D&G, ONS

douglasandgordon.com

We’re unlocking overseas potential D&G now have six affi liated offi ces across the globe, giving your property essential international exposure.

Dubai / Moscow / New York / Paris / South Africa / Sydney

• Thehousemarkethasbenefitedascapital/equityhasbeenredeployedfromotherareas.

• Inthelastthreeyears,asinfrastructureprojectshavebeengiventhegoahead,allunitsizesinBatterseaParkhaveoutperformedotherareas.

CHART 2& 3

• InBatterseaPark,Battersea,ClaphamandBalhamallunitsizeshaveprotectedrealincomebydeliveringabove-inflationrentalgrowth.

• Overthepast15yearstheareahasbenefitedfromasignificantgrowthinoverseasbuyersandrentersmovingintogridspopularwithdomesticresidents.

• Withcurrentstandingyieldsfor1bedroomflatsat5%,andre-ratinginfrastructureprojectsimminent,weexpecttheareatocontinuetooutperformmuchoftherestofD&G(S/W)land.

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St John’s Hill, Battersea, SW11 1SX 1730 pcm (£400 p/w) Central locationGardenNewly refurbished

www.truepennys.com

Situated in a marvelous location is this 2 double bedroom lower ground floor garden flat. Contemporary in finish and spacious, the flat comprises of a large kitchen/reception with bay window and modern kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 with en-suite shower), a beautifully fitted main bathroom and a more than ample sized raised garden perfect for BBQ’s and summer gatherings.

Clapham Office29 Abbeville Road, Clapham, SW4 9LA

[email protected] 675 1762

Dulwich Office16 Lordship Lane, Dulwich, SE22 [email protected] 693 2277

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Acton Balham Bloomsbury Battersea Camden Clapham Dulwich Fulham Hammersmith Islington West Hampstead

St Matthews Road, SW2 £299,950Three bedroom top floor flat, situated right in the heart of Brixton. The bars, restaurants and amenities of Brixton are a moment away, as well as excellent transport links from Brixton Underground and mainline station. The property comprises of: Three double bedrooms, large reception room, kitchen, bathroom and private balcony. EPC=DClapham Office 020 7627 [email protected]

Raleigh Gardens, SW2 £325,000An amazing spacious one double bedroom raised ground floor flat, with accommodation comprising of a separate spacious kitchen with ample storage space which leads onto a shared garden, spacious reception with solid stripped wooden floors, high ceilings, large period windows, modern bathroom and a stunning sized double bedroom. EPC=DClapham Office 020 7627 [email protected]

Kingscourt Road, SW16 £239,950A beautifully presented period property, ideally located on this well regarded street in the heart of Streatham Hill, and a short walk from the open space of Tooting Bec Common. The flat comprises of a large double bedroom, walk in storage cupboard, modern fitted kitchen, bathroom and a good size bright reception room. EPC=D

Clapham Office 020 7627 [email protected]

Lyham Road, SW2 £289,950A delightful ground floor flat, on a well regarded road. The well presented property has a beautiful bright dining room, kitchen, bathroom, a separate reception room and bedroom. There is the added benefit of a private west-facing garden. Situated near the main bus routes on Brixton Hill and within easy reach of local shops. EPC=D

Clapham Office 020 7627 [email protected]

Acton Balham Bloomsbury Battersea Camden Clapham Dulwich Fulham Hammersmith Islington West Hampstead

Offices throughout central London

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This fantastic converted fi rst fl oor fl at is well placed to take advantage of both Clapham High Street and Brixton Town Centre, offering the choice of both Northern and Victoria lines as well as overland train services. The property benefi ts from being an end of terrace fl at and the accommodation comprises: Double bedroom, bathroom, spacious reception room and a modern fi tted kitchen. There is also the benefi t of a private balcony. Ferndale Road is just minutes to Clapham North tube station (Northern Line) and all the amenities of Clapham High Street. EPC=E

Acton Balham Bloomsbury Battersea Camden Clapham Dulwich Fulham Hammersmith Islington West Hampstead

Clapham Offi ce 020 7627 [email protected]

Clapham Offi ce 020 7627 [email protected]

Clapham Offi ce 020 7627 [email protected]

Acton Balham Bloomsbury Battersea Camden Clapham Dulwich Fulham Hammersmith Islington West Hampstead

Ferndale Road, SW4

bushells.com

£325,000

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With more than 50 branches across the Capital, 16 of which are located in South West London alone, we’re proud to be one of London’s largest independent estate agents. � is great little town

located on the outskirts of Wimbledon has experienced a huge rise in popularity over the past few years with many keen to settle here as a result of its fast rail links into Waterloo, green parks and good local schools.� e new branch headed by Sales Manager, Stewart Fisher and Lettings Manager, Samantha Allen, opened its doors in late April and has already been seen a good amount of business.Stewart says: “Since opening, we’ve seen a number of buyers register with us. Raynes Park is an interesting market – its location borders Wimbledon so we see many potential purchasers looking here when they have been priced out of areas like Wimbledon, Earls� eld and South� elds. � e area o� ers a good variety of � ats and houses which are often more spacious than those found in Central London and which also o� er larger gardens. Typically,

P R O P E R T Y

the most sought after streets tend to be those in the Lambton Conservation Area, the ‘Apostles’ and also Grand Drive which o� er a diverse range of architecture from Victorian and Edwardian terraces, modernist 1930s properties and also beautiful art deco mansion blocks. Raynes Park is proving popular among � rst time buyers as well as buy to let investors who feel that investing in property here o� ers them a better return on investment than the banks currently do. Prices are in the region of between 5 and 10% cheaper than Wimbledon while yields for investors currently average in the region of 5% depending on the type of property purchased.”

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GRAND DRIVE, SW20£725,000 FREEHOLDA beautiful detached four bedroom family home offering spacious and comfortable accommodation with potential to extend downstairs and into the loft subject to planning permission. The property further offers off street parking, two reception rooms, a conservatory and a lovely West facing garden. In addition, it is within walking distance to Raynes Park amenities.KFH Raynes Park: 020 3542 2000

LINKS AVENUE, SM4 £1800 PER MONTHA spacious and completely renovated three bedroom house to rent located close to Morden Station, benefi ting from a modern kitchen and bathroom, two reception rooms, lovely hard wood fl ooring, off street parking, a private garden and secure garage.KFH Raynes Park lettings: 020 3542 2010

KFH ARRIVES IN RAYNES PARK

S A L E S P R O P E R T Y

L E T T I N G S P R O P E R T Y

S T E W A R T & S A M A N T H A

L O V E . . .

It’s a great Italian restaurant which has a real café style vibe to it.

Does a cracking good sarnie or fry up with a smile.

The Olive Garden

Park Café

Soban

Provides an array of low cost, yummy Korean delights.

GETTING IN AND AROUND RAYNES PARK

Raynes Park train station is in Zone 4 and provides links to London

Waterloo in less than twenty minutes.

Local buses connect to Wimbledon, Kingston upon Thames and

Streatham while night buses connect with Wandsworth, Westminster and Aldwych.

Wimbledon station is one stop away and offers access to the District

Line and tram.

Raynes Park Station, Coombe Lane, London, SW20 0JY

Stewart Fisher, Sales Manager and Samantha Allen,Lettings Manager

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.co.ukSOUTH WEST LONDON’S LEADING ESTATE AGENT

balham020 8673 6111

battersea020 7801 3400

clapham north020 7840 3700

clapham south020 8675 1222

fulham central020 7381 7381

fulham south 020 7736 6110

furzedown020 8769 7900

tooting020 8772 7080

.co.ukSOUTH WEST LONDON’S LEADING ESTATE AGENT

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Prince of Wales Drive, £599,950

balham020 8673 6111

battersea020 7801 3400

clapham north020 7840 3700

clapham south020 8675 1222

fulham central020 7381 7381

fulham south 020 7736 6110

furzedown020 8769 7900

tooting020 8772 7080

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New Park Road, SW12 £900,000

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OFFICES THROUGHOUT SOUTH WEST LONDONbalham020 8673 6111

battersea020 7801 3400

clapham north020 7840 3700

clapham south020 8675 1222

fulham central020 7381 7381

fulham south 020 7736 6110

furzedown020 8769 7900

tooting020 8772 7080

Battersea Bridge Road,SW11 £650,000

How long have you lived in the property? Seven years. It has been great to be a short walk away from the green open spaces of Battersea Park and the river. What do you like most about living in Battersea? The close proximity of the park, the gym and the shopping on the Kings Road. Most of all, the sense and reality of community here is something I would be loath to leave. The

Mark Howell of Aspire’s Battersea offi ce talks to a vendor about the neighbourly community and a spacious kitchen-diner at his house on Battersea Bridge Road.

intimacy of Battersea is fabulous, whether through friendships struck from walking the dog or enjoying a coffee with a neighbour at a local coffee shop, to grabbing the (all too often) drink at one of the fi ve welcoming pubs. It is by far the friendliest part of London in which I have lived since I was a child.Where did you draw inspiration from for the design/interior of the property? A combination of infl uences – from neighbours

to friends, along with a love of colour! The house is a mixture of old and new: The kitchen is a large space in the basement and a modern décor was appropriate, whereas the sitting room with the original fi re places called for more traditional fi ttings and colours.Did you install any special features in the property? The kitchen was gutted and replaced – it was dreadful at the time but well worth doing. It

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is now a fantastic eat in kitchen with ample room for entertaining and leads out to a well presented, paved, private garden. Are there any further changes or developments you would have made had you stayed in the property? Probably not to be honest; other than expanding the garden (subject of course to the land owner behind being in agreement with such). What was your favourite room in the house?Without doubt the kitchen-diner – there is room for a table and an island in SW11! Friends love the double aspect lounge and the high

ceilings gave scope for the design ideas that the light and the height presented.What will you miss the most when you move?The kitchen but perhaps not the stairs! I would miss SW11 incredibly hence I am re-doubling my efforts to stay here.What’s your favourite memory at your house?Moving from a flat to a house and remembering stairs, having fun decorating and re-homing the fabulous Cassie (from Battersea Dog’ Home) not to mention the neighbours who have become great friends.

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A beautifully presented split level one bedroom maisonette. Accommodations comprises open plan reception room with well appointed kitchen, bedroom and luxury bathroom suite A pretty patio garden can also be used as off street parking. Share of Freehold EPC=D

bishops road sw6 £0 freehold

T: 020 8788 8822 www.allanfuller.co.uk E: [email protected] T: 020 8788 8822 www.allanfuller.co.uk E: [email protected]

Boasting luxury in every room this three bedroom terraced house is quietly nestled within this sought-after conservation area on the cusp of Putney. Blending a mixture of period and contemporary features throughout this exquisite house makes an ideal family home.

Lysons Walk SW15 £2200 PCM

A beautifully presented split level one bedroom maisonette. Accommodations comprises open plan reception room with well appointed kitchen, bedroom and luxury bathroom suite A pretty patio garden can also be used as off street parking. Share of Freehold EPC=D

bishops road sw6 £0 freehold

A truly stunning one bedroom apartment set within this prestigious and highly sought-after building in the heart of Putney. This luxurious apartment boasts a spacious and contemporary feel throughout and enjoys a light and bright open plan living space.

Putney Square SW15 £1550 PCM

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME

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A stunning, superbly presented Victorian semi-detached property. This beautiful home offers a wealth of charm and period features, alongside accommodation which is arranged in a wonderful way giving superb living space and a great range of bedrooms.

West Hill Road SW18 £1,575,000 freehold

A stunning range of new build penthouse apartments positioned within an exciting development, offering exceptionally spacious, bright and comfortable accommodation throughout. Brilliantly planned, every room is well proportioned with luxury and contemporary living space.

Kersfield House SW15 £750,000 Leasehold

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BATTERSEA IN BLOOM DANIEL TURNER, SALES MANAGER AT FEATHERSTONE LEIGH BATTERSEA

WHAT EFFECT WILL THE GOVERNMENT’S PLANS TO KICK-START THE MORTGAGE INDUSTRY HAVE ON THE PROPERTY MARKET?GREGORY BESTERMAN, DIRECTOR AT SULLIVAN THOMAS

HOW TO ENSURE YOU LET YOUR PROPERTY THIS SUMMER

Property prices in Battersea have now surpassed pre economic crash prices of 2007/2008, even increasing in value from the beginning of 2013. We’ve seen a tremendous amount of activity over the past month in both our sales and lettings departments, with a lot of newly listed

The British are closely wedded to the concept of home ownership and the idea that a property is an investment is heavily engrained in the national psyche. However, the lack of availability of mortgages has made life much more diffi cult for fi rst time buyers. With this in mind the Government’s recent budget trumpeted two separate policies. Both intended to help the housing market and, they hope, add stimulation and growth to the economy. The fi rst policy involves “new build” property. The construction of new houses needs to be at the rate of around 300,000

Thinking of letting your property? Or having no luck getting the right tenants? With

fi ve Andrews Letting and Management branches across London we’re more than qualifi ed to help. The family lettings market is continuing to grow steadily, so if your place is a decent size, in a good school catchment area and blessed with a garden that doesn’t need much attention, you’re halfway there! Sue Johnstone, Lettings Manager for Andrews Putney, gives her top 5 tips for making the most of

ROUND UPyour property and attracting a potential family.Consider putting your furniture into storage. Families tend to want unfurnished properties, although white goods in the kitchen are sought after. With minimal furniture, rather than cluttered rooms, potential tenants can see where their belongings will go when they move in.If you only have a small budget for renovation and cosmetic changes concentrate on the bathroom and kitchen as these rooms are most important to families.If you are about to move out and have a family pet make sure to

neutralise any smells, for those who don’t own animals!Make sure your storage spaces are empty when taking viewings as families will have lots of belongings, seeing how big the space is will attract them to your property. And lastly, make sure you identify the best schools and transport links nearby to really unlock your rental potential.During June our branches will be offering late night viewings every Thursday, so contact your local branch for an appointment.

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least 50% of fl at offers come from investors and I suspect that with more owner occupiers able to enter the market the balance will change. If these plans succeed it means that home ownership is available more widely and not just to those who have family backing and large deposits. However, if you are in a position to buy now I would strongly recommend moving before the competition gets greater and prices infl ate!

Sullivan Thomas, Wandsworth Common020 7731 3333; sullivanthomas.co.uk

properties going under offer within 2 to 4 weeks of coming onto the market. Many are in such high demand that offers often go to sealed bids. Battersea is an extremely popular place to live as potential purchasers realise the area’s value for money in comparison to Central London.

Looking forward to the next quarter, I am confi dent the market will continue its upward momentum, as the weather continues improves and vendors put their properties up for sale. Featherstone Leigh, Battersea 020 7228 2278; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

p.a. to meet demand, yet the actual rate has been below 100,000 and climbing slowly. The second strand, which is yet to be clarifi ed, does seem intended to be a mechanism for the Government to help mortgage lenders offer high loan to value mortgages at ‘reasonable’ rates. In central London, where generally buyers have greater levels of equity, the impact will probably be less noticeable than other areas.It seems very likely that sale prices of the lower end properties will increase as a result of the new policy. At the moment we fi nd at

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ST JOHN’S HILL GROVE, SW11, £1,250,00 FREEHOLD BALMUIR GARDENS, SW15, £1,650,000

St John’s Hill Grove is a lovely residential street which forms part of a series of streets making up the St John’s Hill Grove Conservation Area. The streets and their beautiful Victorian properties were built around 1860, and were built to form a part of the Great London Exhibition. As a result, properties were designed and built in pairs with no two pairs the same and as a consequence, there is a vast array of diff erent styles of Victorian homes which decorate the street. Properties in St John’s Hill Grove

A beautiful, spacious (2225 SqFt) and superbly modernised family house with a 42’ west facing garden in an extremely popular and convenient West Putney location. The property retains some lovely period features, in particular the very attractive original gable on the top fl oor. Balmuir Gardens enjoys views towards Putney Lawn Tennis Club which is located on the road and is the oldest tennis club in England. Putney Lawn

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SW12Absolutely

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT...� e Pepper Tree (by Clapham Common tube station). If you are looking for great � ai food (whether spicy or mild!) the Pepper Tree is the place to be with a busy atmosphere and a very reasonably priced menu.

LOST HOUR...One could easily lose an hour (or more!) reading a great book by the Band Stand in Clapham Common. Feel your stress level dissolve as you soak up some ‘you time’ admiring the Victorian architecture.

STYLISH BOUTIQUE...If you are looking to update your kitchen, bedroom or bathroom you must visit Eclectic Interiors on Abbeville Road. It o� ers great design with a personal touch.

THE MOST FABULOUS COCKTAIL IS... Aquum (Award Winning Cocktail Bar) brings the West End to Clapham High Road with sumptuous decor and creative cocktails. It has established itself as the place to be and been seen in SW4!

BEST KEPT SECRET...Reed Place, SW4. � is striking Victorian converted school building is discreetly situated at the bottom of St Luke Avenue and boasts beautifully � nished apartments within a securely gated development.

MOST FABULOUS PROPERTY... A striking, open-plan apartment situated in this prestigious Victorian

converted school building in a gated development.

� e � at boasts two mezzanine bedrooms, two bathrooms and a wonderful reception room featuring a double height ceiling. Reed Place, SW4.

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generally form two storeys and are arranged in short semi-detached terraces, with each off ering a lovely, large garden to the back of the house. Over the last few years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of extensions being built to the properties on the road, converting the properties into lovely large homes with great open plan entertaining spaces leading onto landscaped gardens.

KFH, Battersea0207228 2666; k� .co.uk

Tennis Club was established in 1879 for Lawn Tennis and Archery. Originally the grounds were closer to Putney High Street, situated on the site now occupied by Putney Police Station. Subsequently the move was made to Balmuir Gardens.

Warren,020 8780 1100; warrenputney.co.uk

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£625,000Allfarthing Lane, SW18 Ref: 3958If it’s space and light you are looking for, this huge 2 bedroom period maisonette has to be seen. The welcoming entrance hallway leads into a fantastic reception room ideal for entertaining, with large French doors that open onto the South facing garden. For those who like to cook, there is a good size modern kitchen, and thereare two excellent sized double bedrooms, one with a beautiful original fireplace, the other with a walk in wardrobe, en suite shower room and large triple sash window to the front.

• Period Maisonette• 23’8” Reception Room• Two Double Bedrooms• South Facing Garden• Own Private Entrance• No Onward Chain

£675,000Haslemere Avenue, SW18Ref: 3934 Once through the front door you will be greeted by the feeling of space and light, this is just one of the many reasons the current owners bought this fantastic family home, another being the fact the dining room has sliding doors leading onto the raised patio, which we are advised by the current owners is a ‘real sun trap’, ideal for a weekend barbecue while entertaining friends and family or just to relax in the evening after a hard days work. The rear garden as a whole extends to almost 60’ and there is also a detached garage.

• Spacious Family Home• Three Bedrooms• Two Reception Rooms• Period Features• School Catchment Area• Close To Station

EPC = C

EPC = D

Fantastic Family Home

Charming Period Flat

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Wimbledon Sales020 8947 9141

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Superb Victorian House£515,000 FreeholdCowper Road, SW19Ref: 4724

Named after the poet William Cowper (1731-1800), this two bedroom period house is located in the ever popular ‘Poets Area’, a quiet hamlet of Wimbledon with Primary Schools and Park, this is the perfect home to grow with your family. Presented tastefully and modernised for those with a busy lifestyle who want to just move straight in. Similar properties have added an extra bedroom and bathroom to make the property their own.

• Two Double Bedrooms• Luxury Kitchen• Open Plan Dining Room• Great Location• Transport Links• Perfect Family Home

Oasis In The Town£595,000 FreeholdQuicks Road, SW19Ref: 5126

Located in ‘The Battles’ area this three bedroom semi detached house is tastefully presented throughout, and is ideal for someone looking for a move-in condition home. With an oasis of a garden rarely available with ‘Town’ properties. The width of this property gives a spacious feel-ing to all principal rooms. Ideal for a long hot summer.

• Private Rear Garden• Semi-Detached• Double Glazed• Gas Central Heating• Close to Tube & Mainline• Very Well Presented

EPC = E

EPC = D

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Clapham Sales020 7622 6686

Battersea Sales020 7228 8895

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£750,000 LeaseholdCandlemakers Apartments, SW11 Ref: 3212This is a stunning example of a mod-ern day penthouse situated in the popular Candlemakers apartment block. This split level two bedroom apartment has two bathrooms and modern features with access to a balcony.

• Penthouse • Two Double Bedrooms • Split Level • Balcony• En Suite • Underground Parking

£390,000 LeaseholdJeffreys Court, Clapham, SW4Ref: 3347 Commuters looking for easy access into London look no further with this lovely 2 bed apartment on the 1st floor oozing character.

• 2 Double Bedrooms • 1st Floor Apartment • Share of the Freehold• Balcony• Chain Free

EPC = E

EPC = D

Don’t Miss Out

Chain Free

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Balham Sales020 8675 6848

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Beautiful Two Bedroom Flat£365,000 LeaseholdSalford Road, SW2Ref: 3662

Enjoy the open spaces of Tooting Bec Common, great for weekend walks or those morning jogs! This superb two bedroom ground floor flat benefits from a shared front garden that is ideal for plant lovers. Situated in the admired Telford Park area close to Streatham Hill station, and within a mile of Balham station.

• Two Bedrooms• Ground Floor• Period Conversion• Bright Accomodation• Shared Front Garden

The ‘One’£525,000 LeaseholdChildebert Road, SW12Ref: 3571

Grab this little gem before it is too late! Gather the family around; this glorious open plan living/kitchen is large enough to get the whole fam-ily involved with the Sunday roast! With generous entertaining spaces for large dinner parties, you could move the party outdoors into your very own private garden perfect for summer BBQs. Situated on the ever popular Heaver Estate and only a short walk to Balham Station.

• Two Double Bedrooms• Impressive Kitchen Diner• Cellar• Private Garden• Great Location• No Onward Chain

EPC = D

EPC = C

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Dulwich020 8299 3728

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Southfields Sales020 8789 0408

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Great Location £799,950 LeaseholdBellenden Road Ref: 7743

A particularly substantial and

handsome 4 bedroom villa style

house in a brilliant Bellenden

location. The living room is extremely

large and goes out to a massive and

fabulous mature south west facing

garden. Great space and bags of

character.

• 6 Bullet Points

• Period House

• Four Bedrooms

• Lots of Character

• Superb Garden

• Handsome Frontage

• Fantastic Location

Fantastic Family Home £749,950Hillcourt Road Ref: 7746

Spend your weekends strolling

along Lordship Lane’s amazing array

of independent bars and cafes or

walking through Dulwich Park or

Peckham Rye Common now the

weather has (finally!) warmed up.

This four bedroom property is in a

lovely quiet location.

• Four Bedrooms

• Modern Bathroom• Good Schools Nearby• Period Fireplaces• Wood Flooring• Quiet Location

EPC = D

EPC = D

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£799,950 Leasehold

Magnificent Family Home Ref: 3285

Set in a leafy conservation area on the border of Putney & Southfields, this wonderful detached property offers excellent family accommodation.

Larger than average, and conveniently located for all local amenities. EPC Rating D.

EPC = D

• Art & crafts family house

• Conservation area

• 4/5 Bedrooms

£1,850,000Sutherland Grove SW18

• 3 Receptions

• Good local schools

• Access to east putney station

• Parking for 3 + cars

• Sole agents

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DETAILS£625 Per Week

CONTACTRampton Baseley,

020 7228 5111; ramptonbaseley.com

WHATA smart mews house which forms part of this five bedroom development on

Wandsworth Common Northside.

WHERE�e development is accessed via a secure

gated entrance positioned on Wandsworth Common North Side near the junction of Spencer Park Road. �e open spaces

of Wandsworth Common are nearby and

transport can be found at Clapham Junction approximately a ten minute

walk away.

WHY�e accommodation is light and airy

with excellent living/entertaining space. �ere is also a South facing garden and

pretty West-facing roof terrace. �e house measures approximately 1,221 sq

ft and is arranged over three �oors.

WANDSWORTH COMMON NORTHSIDE

SW18

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Clapham Park Mews is a stunning new development of four, four bedroom homes situated within a private, gated road. Each property is being fi nished to an excepti onally high standard and benefi ts from a private rear garden as well as off street parking, a 10 year building warranty and is due for completi on Summer 2013.

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Clapham, SW4£560,000 / £650,000

A new development of excepti onally spacious 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, located in the heart of Clapham High Street being fi nished to a very high specifi cati on with most apartments also benefi tti ng from either a private balcony or terrace. All apartments will be sold with a 10 year Build Zone building warranty and completi on due Q3 2013.

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Churchfield Mansions, SW6£595,000

A delightful two double bedroom first floor apartment situated within this desirable red bricked mansion block, located moments from Parsons Green and only 0.3 miles from the district line tube. Boasting ample accommodation this well presented property enjoys a large eat in kitchen, a separate living room and a lease in excess of 100 years. EPC EER rating D.

Battersea Sales 020 7978 5800

Larkhall Rise, Battersea SW4 £8,667 pcm

Lauristons are delighted to bring to the market this substantial six double bedroom Victorian home fortunate enough to have retained all of its original period features. Newly renovated and finished with no expense spared to the highest of standards. Accommodation is laid out over five floors with over 3000sq ft of internal floor space. EPC EER D.

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Greyswood Road, SW16£629,995

A three/ four bedroom ‘eco style’ link detached house decorated to a very high standard, located in the Furzedownarea close to excellent schools. This spacious home enjoys over 1300 SQFT of accommodati on and also benefi tsfrom a lovely summer house with power in the South/ West facing garden. EPC EER C.

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Cornford Grove, SW12 £1,850 pcm

Recently renovated spacious and modern lower ground fl oor fl at in the heart of Balham. Packed with original features and benefi ti ng from a private landscaped garden as well as off street parking, the property also boasts a separate kitchen/diner and two large double bedrooms. EPC EER C.

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A charming two bedroom Coach House presented in good decorative order with a secluded rear garden. Further benefits include ample off-street parking, a roof terrace, two bathrooms and a conservatory. Situated within a large plot on West Hill, the property enjoys seclusion being set back from the road. EPC EER D.

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Schubert Road, SW15£2,600 pcm

Comprised over two floors, the property offers a large reception with dining area, a spacious fully-fitted eat-in kitchen, a master bedroom with private en-suite and Juliet balcony. In addition two further double bedrooms, an ad-hock storage/study room and a family bathroom. Finally the property offers ample storage throughout and is located within the Wandsworth Council Tax. EPC EER C.

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Quicks Road, SW19£749,950

A well presented four bedroom loft converted Victorian terrace house situated in the “Batt les” area of Wimbledon. Open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, four double bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, family bathroom and a fully enclosed rear garden. Located within 0.4 of a mile from South Wimbledon tube. EPC EER D.

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Cliveden Road, SW19 £3,000 pcm

This gorgeous four bedroom terrace house off ers bright and spacious living accommodati on, with stylish neutral décor throughout. Arranged over three fl oors, the property also comprises modern kitchen with granite work tops and direct access to the garden, four generous double bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom with separate shower and en-suite to the master bedroom. EPC EER D.

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P R O P E R T Y

Leathwaite Road, SW11, £370 Per Week �is apartment o�ers modern living with lots of natural light. �e spacious �at boast a large open plan kitchen-reception room, neutrally decorated with original features. �e stylish modern kitchen comprises integrated appliances along with a breakfast bar, with the reception room �tted with modern stylish furnishings as well as having an area for dining. Cluttons, Clapham 020 7223 7574; cluttons.com/london

I often get asked by customers and even friends of mine; “why should I use an agent anyway, surely I can let my �at on my own?” It remains a bug bear of mine that such a question still exists, but maybe not enough of the good work by letting agents is broadcast, leaving people to think we do an easy job. My answer therefore is often the same, I say “it depends on whether you are con�dent in being a debt collector, property maintainer, tax adviser, counsellor, marketer, site manager, and many other things?” �ey often look at me like I am from planet gaga. I think the reason being is that many people, even my nearest and dearest, think that we just let houses and nothing more. However, �nding a tenant is 1% of our job, the other 99% separates the good agents from the bad and comes only from years of experience. Does your agent know his section 21 1(a) from his Section 21 1(b) and his NRL’s from his GSR’s? If they don’t then yes, you may as well let your property privately. However, be prepared for hundreds of pitfalls that can be well avoided by picking a letting agent who actually knows what he is doing and loves his industry.

020 8971 7070; jacksonsestateagents.com

VITAL SUPPORT

NICK HIGNELL , SENIOR LETTINGS MANAGER, JACKSONS, BALHAM

Wakehurst Road, SW11£4,225 Per MonthFabulous four double bedroom house which has been finished to the highest of standards throughout. The property has been interior designed and has featured in leading property magazines.KFH, Battersea020 7228 8688; kfh.co.uk

Photo: Rob Sanderson

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Preparation, organisation and knowledge are the vital components in ensuring property viewings are enlightening for you. �e more we know about the property the better placed we are to o�er help you with the decision-making process.

Every property is di�erent and some properties may have certain quirks that viewers should be made aware of. A good agent should know the answer to most questions, however if there is something they are unaware of, they should do their very best to �nd out and get back to you quickly.

Ask your agent plenty of questions, it allows you to obtain details that can make all the di�erence in making your �nal decision.

I would advise that you go to every viewing armed with a few stock questions to ensure you get the information you are looking for, such as:

• Arethereanyserviceand/or maintenancechargesIneedtobeawareof?

• Howlonghasthepropertybeenonthe market?• Isthepropertyfreeholdorleasehold?(If leaseholdhowlong?)• Whatisthevendor’sposition?�e more knowledge you can acquire on

speci�c details at this stage will really promote the probability of being successful during negotiations. Quite often viewers can be quiet on viewings

and not express their honest opinion. As agents we encourage the opposite, as it makes the process far more rewarding for everyone involved if the process is dealt with honestly and openly. Don’t be scared to announce whether you like something or not. All feedback is bene�cial. At the very least it will help your agent build a pro�le of the kind of property you may be interested in as your search moves on.If your questions are met with the right

answers, always go with your instincts on a viewing. Remember that the London market moves very quickly.

020 3668 1000; currell.com

PREPARING FOR VIEWINGS

SAMUEL TURLEY, SENIOR SALES NEGOTIATOR CURRELL, BATTERSEA

Candlemakers Apartments, York Road, SW18Guide price £625,000

�e �at itself is an impressive two bedroom apartment approaching almost 1,200 sq ft on the top two �oors of the Candlemakers Apartments in the secure gated development. �e �at has a loft

style feel and there is an abundance of natural light provided by sky lights in to the mezzanine bedroom and a wall of glass doors in the reception room that open up on to a terrace.

John D Wood & Co., Wandsworth020 8871 3033; johndwood.co.uk

Ramsden Road, SW12A beautifully presented and architect-designed family home extending to over 3,100 sq ft.

�is elegant period property is one of only four in an imposing terrace of three storey matching houses with a natural lower ground �oor. �e owners have retained many of the original features

such as ornate ceiling coving & cornicing, grand �replaces and solid wood �ooring, and have blended these with an eclectic style to give the whole house a warm family feel with a contemporary air.

Hamptons International, Balham0208 618 2013; hamptons.co.uk

NEW TOTHE MARKET

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Balham020 8675 6565

Battersea020 7924 2255

Earlsfi eld020 8971 7070

PutneyOpening 2013

Streatham020 8677 9900

Tooting020 8767 0522

Wandsworth020 8875 8899

Wandsworth Common020 8672 9077

Wimbledon020 3195 9111s h o w c a s i n g t h e f i n e s t www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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Alderbrook Road SW12

This double-fronted Victorian house has been newly renovated and refurbished to exacting standards and has been transformed into a special property. The terraced house exudes a contemporary thanks to meticulous attention being paid to details, with beautiful oak � nishes, built-in appliances and a mood lightning installation. A galleried staircase and landing throws light to the house via a series of sash windows and skylights. The four double-bedroom home boasts mezzanine levels that provide an exposed area 40-feet

Contemporary feelClassic shell

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Balham020 8675 6565

Battersea020 7924 2255

Earlsfi eld020 8971 7070

PutneyOpening 2013

Streatham020 8677 9900

Tooting020 8767 0522

Wandsworth020 8875 8899

Wandsworth Common020 8672 9077

Wimbledon020 3195 9111s h o w c a s i n g t h e f i n e s t www.jacksonsestateagents.com

p r e m i e r

Every aspect exceptional, An absolute delight

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

high and, over three � oors, this property also has three bathrooms, a reception room, kitchen, dining area and a rear garden. The house nestles in Alderbrook Road, close to Clapham South tube station and also near Clapham Common, is a residential street in the desirable ‘Nightingale triangle’ area, which has good primary schools and facilities and amenities close by.

£1,250,000 Freehold

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Balham020 8675 6565

Battersea020 7924 2255

Earlsfi eld020 8971 7070

PutneyOpening 2013

Streatham020 8677 9900

Tooting020 8767 0522

Wandsworth020 8875 8899

Wandsworth Common020 8672 9077

Wimbledon020 3195 9111s h o w c a s i n g t h e f i n e s t www.jacksonsestateagents.com

p r e m i e r

Beechcroft Road SW17

A rather spacious and immaculate mid-terraced family home which is located within a short walk of Wandsworth Common and the boutiques of Bellevue Road. Over three � oors there are � ve bedrooms, two bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen breakfast room, cloakroom/wc and access to a private garden.

Close to commonVictorian home

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

£795,000 Freehold

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Balham020 8675 6565

Battersea020 7924 2255

Earlsfi eld020 8971 7070

PutneyOpening 2013

Streatham020 8677 9900

Tooting020 8767 0522

Wandsworth020 8875 8899

Wandsworth Common020 8672 9077

Wimbledon020 3195 9111s h o w c a s i n g t h e f i n e s t www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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Aboyne Road SW17

A wonderful four double bedroom staggered terrace Victorian home which has been entirely refurbished by the current owners to a high speci� cation. The ground � oor has been extended at the rear to provide more expansive accommodation and the property overall comprises four bedrooms, double reception, kitchen/breakfast room, two bathrooms and a rear garden.

£665,000 Freehold

Gorgeous houseFour bedrooms

Earls� eld 020 8971 7070

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£735,000 Share of FreeholdHannington Road, SW4• Two double bedrooms

• Victorian conversion

• South facing garden

• Approx 1102 sq ft

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Lavender Sweep, SW11• Two-three bedrooms

• Roof terrace

• 1023 approx sq ft

• Newly refurbished

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£695,000 Freehold

Tintern Close, SW15

£335,000 Leasehold

The Old Doctor’s Surgery, SW8

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020 3668 1000 [email protected] www.currell.com

£695,000 Freehold

Tintern Close, SW15• Four bedrooms

• Open plan reception

• Private garden

• Balcony

£335,000 Leasehold

The Old Doctor’s Surgery, SW8• One bedroom

• Open plan design & configuration

• Approx 550 sq ft

• Clapham Old Town

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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Trinity Road, SW18 | £2,500,000 Freehold

Imposing and immensely elegant, this delightful semi-detached Victorian family house offers beautifully proportioned accommodation throughout, off street parking for several cars and a stunning 114ft s/w facing garden.

Hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen/breakfast/family room | Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom | Five further double bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Ground fl oor guest W.C. | Large cellar | 114ft s/w facing garden | OSP for several cars | EPC Rating: E | 3163 sq ft (294 sq m)

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Two bathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ft

Call Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Two bathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Two bathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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Herondale Avenue, SW18 | £1,895,000 Freehold

Stylish and well presented, this semi detached family house offers excellent entertaining and living space, four/fi ve bedrooms, a 70ft south facing garden with studio and off street parking.

Hall | Reception room | Kitchen/dining/family room | Master bedroom suite | Three/four further bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Guest W.C. | 70ft south facing garden | OSP | EPC Rating: D | 2564 sq ft (238sq m)

Call Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Nottingham Road, SW17 | £1,195,000 Freehold

Newly refurbished three storey semi detached family house with four double bedrooms, south facing garden and situated moments from Bellevue Road and Wandsworth Common.

Hall | Double reception room | Kitchen/dining room | Four double bedrooms (one en suite) | Bathroom and shower room | Cloakroom | South facing garden | EPC Rating: E | 1548 sq ft (144 sq m)

Call Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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Nicosia Road, SW18 | £2,700,000 Freehold

Forming part of ‘The Toast Rack’, a beautifully presented, three storey semi-detached Victorian family house with fi ve double bedrooms, excellent living & entertaining space, a secluded 56ft garden and off street parking.

Hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Kitchen/dining/family room | Master bedroom with en suite shower room | Four further double bedrooms | Family bathroom | Utility room/cellar | Guest cloakroom | 56ft garden OSP for two cars | EPC Rating: E | 2389 sq ft (222 sq m)

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

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Crockerton Road, SW17 | £1,995,000 Freehold

Six bedroom double fronted house with 47ft south facing landscaped garden.

Hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen/dining room | Six bedrooms (one e/s) | Bath & shower room | Guest W.C. | Utility | Cellar | 47ft garden | EPC Rating: E | 3259 sq ft (303 sq m)

Ouseley Road, SW12 | £1,750,000 Freehold

Immaculate fi ve bedroom family house with 60ft west facing garden.

Hall | Double reception room | Kitchen/dining/family room | Five bedrooms (one e/s) | Two bathrooms | W.C. | Utility | 60ft west facing garden | EPC Rating: D | 2,504 sq ft (233 sq m)

Exquisitely presented & immensely stylish three storey family house.

Hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen | Five bedrooms | Two shower rooms | Utility | Guest W.C. | Garden | EPC Rating: D | 1518 sq ft (141 sq m)

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Two bathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ft

Call Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Two bathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Two bathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Two bathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

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Herondale Avenue, SW18 | £1,895,000 Freehold

Stylish and well presented, this semi detached family house offers excellent entertaining and living space, four/fi ve bedrooms, a 70ft south facing garden with studio and off street parking.

Hall | Reception room | Kitchen/dining/family room | Master bedroom suite | Three/four further bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Guest W.C. | 70ft south facing garden | OSP | EPC Rating: D | 2564 sq ft (238sq m)

Call Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Nottingham Road, SW17 | £1,195,000 Freehold

Newly refurbished three storey semi detached family house with four double bedrooms, south facing garden and situated moments from Bellevue Road and Wandsworth Common.

Hall | Double reception room | Kitchen/dining room | Four double bedrooms (one en suite) | Bathroom and shower room | Cloakroom | South facing garden | EPC Rating: E | 1548 sq ft (144 sq m)

Call Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

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Mandrake Road, SW17 | £795,000 Freehold

Imposing four storey family house with 94ft south facing garden.

Hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen/family room | Five bedrooms (two e/s) | Bath & shower room | Guest W.C. | Laundry | Large attic | 94ft garden | EPC Rating: E | 2978 sq ft (277 sq m)

Wandle Road, SW17 | £2,550,000 Freehold

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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

Veronica Road, SW17 | £3,500,000 Freehold

Forming part of The Heaver Estate, an imposing, three storey double fronted Victorian family house, offering close to 5,500 sq ft of exceptional living & entertaining space, which has been stylishly renovated & extended to a highly impressive fi nish – an outstanding home.

Situated moments from Wandsworth Common and forming part of this highly desirable residential road, this semi-detached family house has fi ve double bedrooms, excellent ground fl oor living & entertaining space and an 37ft wide west facing garden.

Hall | Two principal reception rooms | 32ft family room | Offi ce | 38ft kitchen/dining room & separate Cocktail room | Master bedroom with en-suite dressing room & stunning bathroom | Six further double bedrooms (one e/s) | Family bathroom | 79ft rear garden | EPC Rating: D | 5463 sq ft (508 sq m)

Hall | Double reception room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Dining room | Master bedroom | Four further double bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Large utility room | West facing garden | EPC Rating: E | 2395 sq ft (226 sq m)

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

89 Nightingale LaneLondon SW12 8NX020 8045 8989

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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Hall | Large open-plan reception | Kitchen | Three bedroom | Twobathrooms | Off-street parking | 1,440sq ftCall Bellevue Road on 020 8767 2222

rymer-irens.com 34 Bellevue RoadLondon SW17 7EF020 8767 2222

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P R O P E R T Y

A group of nine Lettings Managers and Directors from the Hampton International’s South West London Lettings region

slept rough in a cold empty Earls� eld warehouse. On 26th April, as part of � e Big Sleep Out, the team raised money for � e Big Issue Foundation. � e highlight was a panel discussion with vendors who explained how the Big Issue’s philosophy of “A hand up not a hand-out” has helped them get their lives back on track.

Rosanna Caldwell, Regional Lettings Director said:

“Of course it doesn’t compare to what 1000 people in London experience every night but it gave us a taste of what that life

PROPERTY NEWSHAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL LETTINGS TEAM SLEEP ROUGH FOR CHARITY

What do you love about Earls� eld and how long have you been in the area?I have been in Property sales in the Wandsworth area for 10 years now and Earls� eld has come into it’s own over the past 3 to 4 years. � ere is a great buzz about it with a fantastic community feel.What changes and improvements have you seen during your time in the area?� e recent refurbishment of Earls� eld station is impressive and there has been a noticeable improvement along Garratt Lane with a great choice of shops, bars and restaurants.What type of property do you typically enjoy showing and selling in Earls� eld?Absolutely anything! Our core stock ranges right the way from � ats and small houses for a � rst time buyer to large period houses in school catchment areas for the growing family.What is your best kept local secret?Amaranth � ai Restaurant, great food and well run! If you can � nd the time, their shop on Garratt Lane can supply the ingredients and recipes for you to cook at home.What is the best piece of advice you can o� er as an agent?Don’t just get one opinion, and choose an agent with good local knowledge who can justify their valuation.

020 8871 4366; haart.co.uk

NICOLAS SCOTT, BRANCH MANAGER, HAART, EARLSFIELD

is like and enabled us to show our support, channel awareness and raise over £1350 for Big Issue vendors.”

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JOHN D WOOD & CO. ANNOUNCES NEW SALES MANAGER IN SOUTHFIELDS

MARSH & PARSONS CLAPHAM COMMON FAIR

LAURISTONS – SOUTH WEST LONDON ESTATE AGENTS SET OFF ON THE ACQUISITION TRAIL

John D Wood & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Loney as Sales Manager in its new Southfi elds offi ce. Jonathan Loney

comments: “I have worked in Southfi elds for six years and am delighted to bring my area expertise to John D Wood & Co. The company has an established presence both in Wimbledon and Wandsworth so I am pleased my offi ce bridges the gap between these two areas. Southfi elds has now come into its own as a residential area with properties on the ‘grid’ commanding a premium. I am thrilled that my offi ce has been the fi rst estate agency to agree an offer at the £1 million barrier here with a sale of a fi ve bedroom house.”

To discuss the sale or rental of your property please contact the Southfi elds offi ce on 020 8870 8811 or email southfi [email protected].

For the fi fth year, Marsh & Parsons is proud to sponsor the Clapham Common Fayre on Saturday 22nd June. The fayre is in aid of Holy Trinity Church and the fantastic local charity Home-Start, which offers support to local families. Admission is only £2.00 and attractions include donkey rides, bouncy castles, fairground rides, magicians, dog shows, Caribbean food and much much more.

MACAULAY SCHOOL SUMMER FAIROn Saturday 18th May, Macaulay School on Victoria Rise will be holding their annual summer fair and this year’s theme is ‘Bucket and Spade’. The school is hoping to raise at least £3,000 for the school PTA, which in recent years has helped to raise funds for the school’s computers, playground equipment and school trips. Marsh & Parsons is sponsoring the event and donating the star raffl e prize – a brand new Kindle Fire!

marshandparsons.com

Established in South West London for 19 years, Lauristons have just set off on the fi rst phase of their planned acquisition trail in 2013.

They have just bought I-Manage Property of Wimbledon a family run Lettings, Property Management and Block management business. The deal was made possible, after Jay and Claire Brown, who founded I-Manage Property 10 years ago, approached Matthew Payne the Lettings Director of Lauristons after recognising that both fi rms shared the same values – one of which is to provide “exceptional customer service”. Both Jay and Claire Brown have decided to stay and work with Lauristons to develop the services offered to their clients.This is the fi rst in a number of acquisitions planned for this year according to Steve Truman, Lauristons Managing Director who added “We’ve made no secret of the fact

W inning awards is always special, but awards voted for by customers are more special

than most.� at’s why Jacksons are especially delighted to announce an outstanding performance at the highly prestigious Estate and Letting Agent Awards (ESTAS) ceremony held at the Hilton Park Lane London on Friday 19th April, presented by Phil Spencer. Especially rewarding when over

JACKSONS SWEEP THE BOARD AT THE ESTAS

23,000 customers from across the country took the time to rate the service they received from their own estate agent.

Simon Scott, Director of Jacksons said “We place a huge emphasis on a truly personal service. On being reliable, dependable and getting the results buyers, seller’s landlords and tenants want. � is is a real tribute to the hard work of all our sta� . We’d like to thank all our customers who

took the time to vote for us.”jacksonsestateagents.com

that we’re keen to develop a two pronged acquisition program where we are looking to acquire lettings businesses in our current locations; Wimbledon, Putney, Balham and Battersea, we are also looking to acquire lettings and estate agency businesses in South West London that will also compliment our current network”. These locations will includes the likes of; Raynes Park, Colliers Wood, Tooting, Earlsfi eld, Wandsworth Town, Clapham, Vauxhall, Barnes and Fulham.

Lauristons are themselves part of THE LSL PLC GROUP OF COMPANIES who are funding this acquisition program.

If you are looking to exit your business and develop it for the future please make contact with Steve Truman confi dentially on 07990 580 265.

Jacksons awards at the ceremony were…Best Regional Sales Agent – London South

Jacksons Earls� eld - GOLDJacksons Streatham - SILVERJacksons Tooting - BRONZE

Best Medium Chain – Sales London South Jacksons - BRONZE

Best Regional Lettings Agent- London South Jacksons Wimbledon - BRONZE

National CategoriesBest Medium Chain - Lettings

Jacksons - SILVER

Clapham Common fayre

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

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• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

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KELMSCOTT ROADOff Northcote Road, SW11

This stylish and substantial Victorian house with fi ve double bedrooms and three reception areas has been refurbished in contemporary fashion and extended into the large loft and garden. Situated just off Northcote Road with Clapham Junction just half a mile away, the house is very close to the three highly sought-after state schools, (Belleville and Honeywell and Bolingbroke Academy). EPC - D

• Entrance Hall• Double Reception Room• Kitchen/Family Room• Cloakroom/WC• NW-facing Landscaped Garden• Cellar• 5 Double Bedrooms

• 2 Bath/Shower Rooms• LB Wandsworth• Residents’ Parking• 1880 SQ.FT / 174.6 SQ.M (inc. storage)

£1.4mFreehold

Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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SISTERS AVENUEClapham Common, SW11

This exceptional top fl oor duplex apartment has outstanding living/entertaining space and a large sunny roof terrace with breathtaking views of The City. Occupying the top fl oors of a substantial Victorian property in this beautiful and prestigious street directly off Clapham Common’s North Side, it is within easy striking distance of Clapham Junction and Northcote Road. EPC - D

• Entrance Hall• Large Living/ Dining/Kitchen (22’ 6” x 19’ 10”)• 21’ x 13’ 6” Roof Terrace• Views of The City• 2 Double Bedrooms• 2 Bath/Shower Rooms (1 E/S)

• Excellent Storage• 999 Year Lease• 1120 SQ.FT /104 SQ.M• LB Wandsworth• Residents’ Parking

£750,000Leasehold

Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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WEST SIDEClapham Common, SW4

Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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£2.35mFreehold

• Entrance Hall • Cellar• 3 Reception Rooms• Kitchen• 8 Bedrooms• Bathroom• Separate WC

• Kitchenette• Large Unconverted Loft• Garage• Potential For Extension• 25’ x 24’ West-facing Garden• L.B. Wandsworth • 3656 SQ.FT / 369.6 SQ.M

This imposing 8-bedroom house (c.1906) with garage is an outstanding opportunity in excess of 3500 square feet (including an undeveloped loft) with further potential for side return and basement. It occupies an exclusive, extra-wide plot on this sunny corner with wonderful views over Clapham Common, just a few minutes’ walk from Clapham South tube, excellent local schools and extensive wining, dining and shopping facilities. EPC - E

Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side ccess • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• tility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 35 . SQ.M L FT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• ew Poggenpohl Kitchen• ew Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 18 .2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side ccess • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• tility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 35 . SQ.M L FT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• ew Poggenpohl Kitchen• ew Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 18 .2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side ccess • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• tility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 35 . SQ.M L FT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• ew Poggenpohl Kitchen• ew Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 18 .2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side ccess • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• tility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 35 . SQ.M L FT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• ew Poggenpohl Kitchen• ew Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 18 .2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side ccess • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• tility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 35 . SQ.M L FT

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BRAMFIELD ROADOff Northcote Road, SW11

This immaculate Victorian house provides superb family accommodation, with fi ve double bedrooms, three contemporary bath/shower rooms and a lovely extended kitchen. Ideally located just off Northcote Road, and almost equidistant from both Belleville and Honeywell schools. EPC - E

• Five Bedrooms• Double Reception Room • Extended Kitchen• 3 Bath/Shower Rooms (1 E/S)• Downstairs WC

• Cellar• Rear Garden• Superb Location• Unfurnished• Available July

£995Per Week

TRINITY CRESCENTWandsworth Common, SW17

This outstanding contemporary family house radiates style and wow-factor from all corners of its huge fl oor area (2840 SQ.FT / 263.8 SQ.M). It is idyllically set back behind a private gated drive way leading off this prestigious street of substantial family houses just south of Wandsworth Common, close to excellent transport links. It provides 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, two off-street parking spaces, wonderfully bright and spacious open-plan accommodation and beautifully landscaped secluded outdoor spaces. EPC - D

• Gated Drive• Semi-Detached• 2 Off-Street Parking Spaces• Double-Height Entrance• Kitchen / Dining Room • 25’ x 25’ Reception Room• Utility Room

• Study / Bedroom 4• En Suite Shower Room• 43’ Courtyard Garden• Master Bedroom En Suite• 2 Further Guest Bedrooms En Suite• Air-Conditioning in Bedrooms• London Borough of Wandsworth• 2840 SQ.FT / 263.8 SQ.M

£1.625mFreehold

Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side ccess • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• tility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 35 . SQ.M L FT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• ew Poggenpohl Kitchen• ew Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 18 .2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side ccess • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• tility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 35 . SQ.M L FT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• ew Poggenpohl Kitchen• ew Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 18 .2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk

TO LET

TO LETTO LET

• Entrance Hall• Double Reception Room• Kitchen/Breakfast Room• Side Extension• Cellar• Cloakroom/WC• 5 Double Bedrooms

• Family Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• 23’ South-Facing Garden• London Borough of Wandsworth• Residents’ Parking• 1970 SQ.FT / 183 SQ.M (inc. storage)

• Entrance Hall• Double Reception Room• Kitchen/Breakfast Room• Side Extension• Cellar• Cloakroom/WC• 5 Double Bedrooms

• Family Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• 23’ South-Facing Garden• London Borough of Wandsworth• Residents’ Parking• 1970 SQ.FT / 183 SQ.M (inc. storage)

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HILLIER ROADBETWEEN THE COMMONS, SW11

£Price | Freehold

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HILLIER ROADBETWEEN THE COMMONS, SW11

£Price | Freehold

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

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Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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MORELLA ROADWandsworth Common, SW12

Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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£2.25mFreehold

• Front Garden• Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Front Reception Room• Kitchen / Family Dining Room • Cloakroom / WC • Cellar / Utility Room• Further Cellar Rooms• Master Bedroom

• En Suite Bath / Shower Room • 4 Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom/ WC• Loft Storage• Rear Garden 31’x 24’• Borough of Wandsworth• Residents’ Parking• 2374 SQ.FT / 220.5 SQ.M

This is an outstanding semi-detached Victorian family house, which has recently been the subject of a stylish programme of renovation. It possesses an exceptional architect-designed ground-fl oor extension, transforming the property’s wide natural footprint into a superb, wonderfully light living / entertaining space. EPC - E

Specialists in the sale and letting ofprime property Between the Commonsand the surrounding areas

www.john-thorogood.co.uk 140 Northcote Road, SW11 | T. 020 7228 7474 | E. [email protected]

This exceptionally wide and unusual double-fronted Victorian house (c.2500 SQ.FT) has the elegant proportions many house-hunters long for, a 60’ garden (which narrows to the rear) and potential for expansion at the rear or into the basement. Positioned just yards from Clapham Common West Side, close to fashionable Northcote Road and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction. It is close to numerous excellent schools including the highly sought-after Belleville School, Ecole de Wix, and the newly-opened secondary school, Bolingbroke Academy.

This four double bedroom Victorian terraced house (c.2000 sq ft) is beautifully refurbished contemporary home with jaw-dropping looks. It has a fi rst-class layout including an exceptional loft-style fl oor master suite and a superb glazed ground fl oor extension with new Poggenpohl kitchen The house is situated directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable of shops, bars and restaurants, close to highly regarded state schools (Honeywell, Belleville and Bolingbroke Academy) and less than half a mile from Clapham Junction mainline station.

GRANDISON ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,650,000 | Freehold

BENNERLEY ROADBetween The Commons SW11

£1,450,000 | Freehold

FOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALEFOR SALE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

EXCLUSIVE ONLINEHD VIDEO AVAILABLE

• Front Garden with Side Access • Entrance Hall• Front Reception Room• Drawing Room • Kitchen / Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC• Large West-facing Garden• Master Bedroom• En Suite Dressing Room• En Suite Shower Room• 5 Further Bedrooms

• Study• Bathroom/WC• Shower Room/WC• Laundry / WC• Utility Room• Store Room• Workshop• Wine Cellar• Large Loft Storage • Summer House• 3815 SQ.FT / 354.4 SQ.M + LOFT

• Entrance Hall• 27’ Double Reception Room• ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen/ Family Room• New Poggenpohl Kitchen• New Windows Throughout • Landscaped Garden• Ground Floor WC• Cellar

• Top Floor Master Bedroom• Three Further Double Bedrooms• Master Bath/Shower room • Family Bathroom/WC• London Borough of Wandsworth• Resident’s Parking• 2005 SQ.FT / 186.2 SQ.M

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DETAILSGlendarvon Street, SW15

£1,200,000 Freehold

CONTACTDouglas and Gordon, West Putney

020 8785 6666; douglasandgordon.com

188

Glendarvon Street is located o� the Lower Richmond Road and leads directly down to the River �ames. Located near to the

amenities of the Lower Richmond Road, this charming family home is served with extensive

transport links. �e shopping facilities of Putney High Street and Putney Pier are both within easy reach. �e house has ample storage and plenty of character with the double reception room boasting Canadian Maple �oors with mahogany trim, original cornicing, a bay window and a marble �replace.

PRIMEPURCHASE

P R O P E R T Y

A delightful and well presented family terraced house located on this prime West Putney river road.

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WIMBLEDONVILLAGE

SW19

Image depicts the Grosvenor Show Home at London Square Wimbledon Village. Details and prices are correct at time of going to press.

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Discover an exquisite family home in the heart of Wimbledon Village. Arranged over four fl oors, each fi ve-bedroom house combines the grandeur of a period home with the height of modern

luxury. Each home includes a dual-aspect living room with views across the garden, lavish entertaining spaces and a show-stopping open plan kitchen / family room.

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This immaculately presented detached house offers well thought out living and entertaining space.

£2,495,000 FreeholdRodenhurst Road SW4

7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 receptions rooms, Kitchen/family room, Laundry room, Eaves storage, 44ft garden, Off-street parking, EPC: D.

Clapham South Sales Office: 020 8675 [email protected]

douglasandgordon.com

We value you and we’d love to value your property.In this fl uctuating market, wouldn’t you like to know what your property is worth? Contact your local D&G offi ce without delay.

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A beautiful family home boasting a large garden located on a premier road in the area.

£1,795,000 FreeholdElms Road SW4

6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 cloakrooms, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, Study, Cellar, Garden, EPC: E.

Clapham South Sales Office: 020 8675 [email protected]

douglasandgordon.com

We value you and we’d love to value your property.In this fl uctuating market, wouldn’t you like to know what your property is worth? Contact your local D&G offi ce without delay.

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douglasandgordon.com

Three is the magic numberIf you are looking to buy or sell in South Kensington D&G now have three offi ces with the opening of our new Harrington Road offi ce.

£1,300,000 Share of FreeholdPrince of Wales Drive SW11

A beautifully presented second floor flat located on Prince of Wales Drive.

3 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Double reception room, Kitchen, Study, Balcony, EPC: D.

Battersea Park Sales Office: 020 7720 [email protected]

£1,100,000 FreeholdHowards Lane SW15

A highly individual and recently refurbished three bedroom house with south-facing garden, conveniently located on this prime street in West Putney.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, EPC: C.

West Putney Sales Office: 020 8785 [email protected]

£1,195,000 FreeholdSarsfeld Road SW12

Set on a sought-after road just a short walk from Wandsworth Common is this imposing Victorian terraced house.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen/family room, Garden, EPC: E. Balham Sales Office: 020 8673 [email protected]

£995,000 FreeholdMeteor Street SW11

A natural four bedroom house peacefully located on this quiet road off the North Side of Clapham Common.

4 bedrooms, Family bathroom, Shower room, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, Garden, EPC: F.

Battersea Sales Office: 020 7924 2000 [email protected]

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douglasandgordon.com

Three is the magic numberIf you are looking to buy or sell in South Kensington D&G now have three offi ces with the opening of our new Harrington Road offi ce.

£950,000 FreeholdElsenham Street SW18 An incredibly stylish and wider than average four bedroom family home with a fantastic kitchen/dining room to the rear.

4 bedrooms, Bathroom, Cloakroom, 2 reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Garden, Southfields grid location. EPC: D.

Southfields Sales Office: 020 8874 [email protected]

£850,000 FreeholdMexfield Road SW15

This fantastic four bedroom house in the popular ‘grid’ area of East Putney is in need of some refurbishment and would make an excellent project.

4 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Second kitchen, Cellar, Loft, Garden, EPC: D.

East Putney Sales Office: 020 8788 [email protected]

£899,950 LeaseholdQueenstown Road SW11

An immaculate two double bedroom flat on the seventh floor in this popular riverside development.

2 double bedrooms, En-suite bathroom, Shower room, Open-plan kitch-en/reception room, Balcony, 24 hour concierge, Lift, Parking, EPC: B.

Battersea Park Sales Office: 020 7720 [email protected]

£750,000 FreeholdSchubert Road SW15

This fabulous three/four bedroom flat is beautifully presented throughout and boasts impressive living and entertaining space.

3/4 bedrooms, Bathroom, Separate cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen, Study/4th bedroom, Roof terrace, Attic, EPC: D.

East Putney Sales Office: 020 8788 [email protected]

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douglasandgordon.com

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£1,100 per week UnfurnishedGrandison Road SW11

A stunning five bedroom family home conveniently located Between the Commons.

5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, Garden, EPC: D.

Battersea Lettings Office: 020 7924 [email protected]

£850 per week UnfurnishedFranconia Road SW4

A spacious Victorian house situated in this ideal location just off Abbeville Road.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Study, Cellar, Garden, EPC: D.

Clapham South Lettings Office: 020 8675 [email protected]

£995 per week UnfurnishedManchuria Road SW11

A beautiful family home conveniently located just off Clapham Common and well situated for local schools.

5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Patio garden, EPC: E.

Battersea Lettings Office: 020 7924 [email protected]

£795 per week UnfurnishedOrbel Street SW11

A lovely four bedroom family house which benefits from its own garden and roof terrace.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility Room, Roof terrace, Garden, EPC: D.

Battersea Park Lettings Office: 020 7498 [email protected]

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douglasandgordon.com

DOUGLASANDGORDON.COM

NEWWEBSITE

ONLINENOWWW

Raising the barWe don’t rest on our laurels, despite the fact our website has always been commended and complimented, we’re proud to announce a brand spanking new one. Visit douglasandgordon.com right now to see for yourself.

NOW SHOWING

THE INFAMOUS CORPORATE VIDEO !

£785 per week UnfurnishedBlackett Street SW15

A well presented five bedroom Victorian family home located on this quiet residential road in West Putney.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/break-fast room, 2 balconies, Garden, EPC: D.

Putney Lettings Office: 020 8788 [email protected]

£475 per week UnfurnishedVenn Street SW4

A stunning two bedroom apartment in this unique Victorian warehouse development.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen/reception room, Close to Clapham Common underground station, EPC: B.

Clapham South Lettings Office: 020 8675 [email protected]

£346 per week Part furnishedTrentham Street SW18

A fantastic two double bedroom ground floor flat with its own pri-vate garden located in the heart of the popular Southfields grid.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Garden. EPC: D

Southfields Lettings Office: 020 8874 [email protected]

£560 per week UnfurnishedTennyson Street SW11

This is a fantastic three bedroom family home which is presented immaculately.

3 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Kitchen, Garden, EPC: E.

Battersea Park Lettings Office: 020 7498 [email protected]

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Balham 020 8675 6565

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Clapham 020 8875 7995

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

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Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

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