Chesterton Humberts National Property Collection Autumn 2010

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NATIONALPROPERT Y COLLECTION

AUTUMN 2010

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3-24 CHESTERTON HUMBERTSA selection of the finest homes currently available in your area via Chesterton Humberts.

26 QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISHAlison Jee takes time out to visit Brown’s Hotel in the heart of Mayfair.

33 ALFA ROMEO SAMPLING TURIN’S FINESTIs this the most beautiful car in the world? Victoria Macmillan Bell thinks so

having driven several laps of Balocco, Alfa Romeo’s private test facility.

38 A SHORE THINGEditor Sharon Kilby talks exclusivley to award winning chef Mitch Tonks about his

close association with the South Sands Hotel in Salcombe, South Devon.

46 HELLO PORTOBELLO!The best of the world’s fashion markets from the comfort of your home.

48 LUXURY ALPINE ADVENTURESWhite Blancmange introduces the most luxury Apline experience.

54 POLO IN BARBADOSGareth Davies travels to the Apes Hill Polo Club in Barbados to meet with Sir

Charles Williams.

58 LEVIEV SPARKLE IN MAYFAIROffering some of the world’s rarest and most valuable diamonds, LEVIEV,

showcases collections of extraordinary jewellery in their Old Bond Street location.

62 AMAZING PARADISE FOR QUALITY & SERVICESharm El Sheikh, Egypt, The Royal Savoy has been voted number 1 for Relaxation & Spa

in Sharm El Sheikh and sixth in the world rankings by TripAdvisor.

68 LIVING THE GOOD LIFESharon Kilby discovers Joules one of the UK’s most successful clothing brands.

74-214 CHESTERTON HUMBERTSA selection of the finest homes currently available in your area via Chesterton Humberts.

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Chelsea & South Kensington Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Onslow SquareSouth Kensington SW7Originally 2 separate apartments converted over twenty years ago, this exceptionally rare & elegant south facing 2nd & 3rd �oor lateral property (with lift & resident caretaker) extends to 3,237 sq ft (excluding 4 basement storerooms) & is located in the middle of the north terrace with an uninterrupted view over the magni�cent communal gardens from eight windows.

£6,500,000 share of freehold

Chelsea & South Kensington o�ce

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Drayton GardensChelsea SW10A truly breathtaking penthouse apartment (with lift) of impressive proportions, presented in immaculate condition having been meticulously refurbished within the last few years, situated on the top three �oors (4th, 5th and 6th) of this exclusive red brick period mansion block in Chelsea.




Knightsbridge & Belgravia Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Chesham PlaceBelgravia SW1A beautiful & recently refurbished duplex apartment featuring a large reception room with a high ceiling & hardwood �oor. �is lovely �at is on the 2nd & 3rd �oor of a handsome period conversion on the edge of Motcomb Village & provides 2 double bedrooms, 1 reception room, 2 bath/shower rooms, kitchen & lift.

£2,300,000 guide price

Knightsbridge & Belgravia o�ce

020 7235 [email protected]

Lower Belgrave StreetBelgravia SW1 A charming & recently refurbished period house in this convenient Belgravia location. �e house o�ers 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen & guest cloakroom.

O�ers in excess of £2,000,000 freehold



Mayfair & St James Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Upper Grosvenor Street Mayfair W1 A stunning 2,103 sq ft Mayfair apartment located on the 1st �oor of a most impressive period Portland stone building with direct lift access. �e property features magni�cent rooms with high ceilings & period features throughout. �e accommodation comprises 36ft reception/dining room, �tted kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom & dressing room, 2nd bedroom, study/bedroom 3, shower room, terrace & balcony. Long lease.

£5,500,000 leasehold

Mayfair & St James o�ce


Curzon Street Mayfair W1 An exceptionally well appointed luxury Mayfair apartment situated on the 3rd �oor within a �ne Grade II listed period portered building close to Park Lane. �e property is presented in good condition & features spacious hallway, reception room, �tted kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, guest cloakroom/shower room, secure underground parking, lift & porterage. Long lease.


Mayfair & St James o�ce


Pimlico & Westminster Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Moreton Terrace Westminster & Pimlico SW1 An extremely attractive double fronted house, less basement. �e property has 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, cloakroom, separate dining room & a 24ft 1st �oor drawing room. �e house is set over 4 �oors with a private roof terrace.

£1,875,000 freehold

Pimlico & Westminster o�ce


Westminster Gardens Westminster & Pimlico SW1 Westminster Gardens is one of the grand blocks of the area, with porter & parking. �is 6th �oor �at has an amazing through reception room some 36ft in depth, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room & a large kitchen.




£11,282,000freehold

Kensington and Notting Hill o�ce


Kensington & Notting Hill Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Queensberry Place South Kensington SW7 A substantial 7 bedroom end of terrace, stucco fronted house in this highly desirable location in the heart of South Kensington. �e house has been completely re-modelled in the last few years & o�ers great �exibility in layout. �e decorative �nishes are eye catching & the �xtures include a contemporary kitchen, dramatic wood built wardrobes & bookshelves & modern bathrooms. �e receptions are large & commanding & other rooms include a media room, inspiring master suite & a sauna.


Kensington and Notting Hill o�ce


Court�eld Gardens Kensington and Notting Hill SW5 A spectacular architecturally designed 3 bedroom duplex focusing on space & light. �e layout is refreshing in the way the property �ows from one area to the next. �e neutral decoration & simple lines highlight the materials & �xtures that were meticulously selected. �e property bene�ts from access to the garden square & views over the gardens & church.

Hyde Park GardensHyde Park W2A stunning 3 bedroom penthouse apartment which has been refurbished with state of the art technology & wonderful interiors. �e apartment is extremely well laid out & has a lovely south facing terrace with views over the mature communal garden with Hyde Park beyond. Hyde Park Gardens is one of the most prestigious locations overlooking the Park.


Hyde Park & Marylebone o�ce


Hyde Park & Marylebone Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Sussex Gardens Hyde Park W2A glorious 3 bedroom apartment with lovely high ceilings, a wonderful reception room, dining room & open plan kitchen - what great entertaining space! Also has a sunny conservatory & decked terrace. Seconds from the travel facilities including the Heathrow Express at Paddington as well as the famous historic parks of Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens.




Covent Garden Saleschestertonhumberts.com

�e Glass HouseCovent Garden WC2A beautifully presented 3 bedroom apartment located in one of Covent Garden’s premier developments. �e apartment o�ers spacious & �exible accommodation together with all of the attributes of a contemporary block.


Covent Garden o�ce


Guildford Street Covent Garden WC1A Penthouse apartment in the heart of Bloomsbury, with excellent access to the West End & transport networks. With generous living space this bright dual aspect �at comprises 2 receptions, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, a terrace & gated parking.

£995,000 leasehold



Little Venice Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Randolph Avenue Little Venice W9 Fantastic opportunity to acquire a marvellous garden maisonette in the heart of Little Venice. �is 3 double bedroom, white stucco �at, backs directly onto a large private garden & is moments from the amenities of Clifton Road. Amongst its many highlights are 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, conservatory, kitchen/dining room, high ceilings, utility room, WC, own entrance & good storage.


Little Venice o�ce


Sutherland Avenue Little Venice W9 An immaculate 3 bedroom maisonette arranged over the ground & lower ground �oors of a Victorian terraced house. �e �at o�ers spacious living & bene�ts from a private garden. �e �at is ideally situated for the shops & cafes in Formosa Street, the picturesque Regents Canal & Warwick Avenue underground (Bakerloo Line) station.




Camden & Regents Park Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Albert Street Camden NW1Rarely available is this stunning 5 storey Georgian house in arguably one of the best roads in Camden. O�ering ample living space with 4 spacious bedrooms, roof terrace & delightful garden. Located moments from Regents Park & Camden Market.


Camden & Regents Park o�ce


Kentish Town Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Lawford RoadKentish Town NW5An exceptional semi-detached 4/5 bedroom Victorian family home, extending to over 2,810 sq ft. �e house has a wealth of period features & an abundance of natural light from the large sash windows & skylights. �e ground �oor bene�ts from oak �ooring throughout & a fabulous extension which extends across the whole width of the house & opens onto a lovely lawned garden. Ideally located in this quiet, ever popular, residential enclave within the catchment area of Camden School for Girls.


Kentish Town o�ce


Islington Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Grantbridge Street Islington N1A beautifully refurbished 3 double bedroom family home o�ering in excess of 1,800 sq ft of accommodation right in the very heart of Angel. Situated within the sought after Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row conservation area of Islington.


Islington o�ce


Florence StreetIslington N1A beautiful & spacious top �oor, 2 double bedroom �at with stunning roof terrace & communal gardens, set within this attractive Victorian conversion in the heart of Islington.

£675,000 share of freehold

Islington o�ce


Hampstead Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Frognal GardensHampstead NW3Set on one of the prime roads in the heart of Hampstead Village, just moments away from the ever popular Hampstead High Street, is this highly desirable 4 bedroom apartment. With a bright & spacious feel, the property also bene�ts from its own private garage.


Hampstead o�ce


Camden & Regents Park Saleschestertonhumberts.com

Albert Street Camden NW1Rarely available is this stunning 5 storey Georgian house in arguably one of the best roads in Camden. O�ering ample living space with 4 spacious bedrooms, roof terrace & delightful garden. Located moments from Regents Park & Camden Market.




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Quintessentially EnglishAlison Jee takes time out to visit Brown’s Hotel in the heart of Mayfair.

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Step into The Rocco Forte Collection’sBrown’s Hotel and you enter a completelydifferent world. It is a world steeped inhistory but at the same time one which offersthe ultimate experience in contemporaryluxury. From the bustle of Albemarle Streetand nearby Bond Street, Brown’s offers atranquil haven, whether you are just meetinga friend for a drink in the popular DonovanBar or have the good fortune to be stayingthe night.

Brown’s has been synonymous withluxury since it first opened its doors in 1837as London’s first ever hotel. Over the years ithas welcomed countless famous guestsincluding Winston Churchill, AlexanderGraham Bell (who made the first successfulUK telephone call from the hotel), CecilRhodes and even Agatha Christie andRudyard Kipling, both of whom found it aninspirational venue for their writing.Theodore Roosevelt spent his wedding nightat Brown’s Hotel, in what is now theRoosevelt private dining room in whichguests can be married as it holds a weddinglicence.

In 2003 Brown’s was acquired by TheRocco Forte Collection and following a £24million renovation programme, overseen byOlga Polizzi, it reopened to great excitementin December 2005. Today, the hotelpersonifies the refined sophistication ofmodern British luxury. Each room and suiteis individually decorated and many featureantiques and pieces of art, creating acontemporary elegance and glamorous air.Did you know that Brown’s was the first hotelever to open a restaurant? Prior to this,guests either dined in their own rooms, orhired one of the 16 licensed suites forentertaining. Today, Brown’s boasts HIX atThe Albemarle restaurant, which celebratesnot only traditional British cooking, but isalso home to an amazing collection of Britishart, including pieces by Tracey Emin, BridgetRiley and Rankin.

Mark Hix and Executive Chef Lee Streetonhave created an outstanding menu whichfeatures many great British classics, usingsolely local, seasonal ingredients.Morecambe Bay potted shrimps, RomneyMarsh beets with Ragstone goat’s cheeseand wild herbs are typical starters to be

featured on the menu. Main courses couldinclude fried haddock in beer batter withchips and mushy peas, or Dover sole, as wellas Aberdeenshire 28-day aged beef fillet. Atlunchtime the carving trolley servestraditional roasts including hay-baked leg oflamb or roast rib of Hereford beef andYorkshire pudding.

Visitors to London need look no furtherthan The Albemarle to find some of Britain’sfinest food. The critics certainly agree: TheAlbemarle has been awarded three AARosettes, for “outstanding restaurants thatdemand recognition well beyond the localarea.”

The Albemarle is open for breakfast,lunch, pre-theatre and dinner and offers afull à la carte menu as well as a superb valueset menu, which changes daily, of just £25for two courses and £30 for three. Afternoontea is a quintessentially English experience,and not surprisingly, it is another area whereBrown’s excels. The English Tea Roomserves the most famous afternoon tea inLondon and was given The Tea Guild’s TopAfternoon Tea Award 2009. To theaccompaniment of live piano music, guestscan indulge in Traditional Afternoon Tea for£37. This comprises a choice of 17 teas, ofwhich a tea sommelier can help you makeyour selection, along with a selection ofsucculent finger sandwiches, an assortmentof delicate pastries, fruit and plain sconeswith clotted cream and strawberry preserve,and a choice of freshly baked cakes from thetrolley. Guests of The English Tea Room neednever leave hungry, as Afternoon Tea iscontinuously replenished at no additionalcharge.

The Donovan Bar is one of London’s mostvibrant and fashionable watering holes. Thewalls are lined with Terence Donovan’s iconicblack and white prints but the backdrop toBill Amberg’s leather bar is the hotel’soriginal stained glass window, creating awonderful blend of old and new. TheDonovan Bar even has its very own ‘naughtycorner’ – a cosy seating area for up to 12guests, surrounded by some of thephotographer’s more risqué photographs.An exciting range of ‘must-try’ cocktails areserved, alongside a wide selection of winesand champagnes, all of which can be enjoyed

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Quintessentially EnglishAlison Jee takes time out to visit Brown’s Hotel in the heart of Mayfair.

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whilst listening to live jazz on Monday toSaturday evenings.

For the ultimate in luxury, I highly suggestspending a night within this chic hotel.Where else in London could you find suchdecadence? Conde Nast Traveller readersagree and have voted it one of the Top 10Leisure Hotels in the UK. Even before theirarrival, suite guests at Brown’s Hotel aretreated like royalty: they are offered a choiceof not only 16 different types of pillow, butalso four different weights of duvet, a varietyof mattresses and they can even choosebetween the finest 300 thread count Egyptiancotton sheets or 100 per cent Irish linenbedding. And the pampering continues onarrival with in-suite check-in, a full packingand unpacking service and complimentarypressing of clothes. Each suiteencompasses state-of-the-art technology.Soft colour schemes, light fabrics, speciallyselected antiques and important pieces ofart are showcased by large windows, offeringwonderful views of Dover or AlbemarleStreet, and filling the rooms with anabundance of natural light. A private diningarea provides the perfect setting for smalldinner parties or business meetings, and thebathrooms offer large, walk-in showers with‘Rain Forest’ shower heads and bathscomplete with their own personal TV tile andwaterproof controls.

Many extra touches complete this ultimatehospitality experience – including a state-of-the-art mobile phone for complimentary useduring the stay – the phones are even pre-programmed to the hotel’s Concierge, whocan arrange everything from chauffeur drivencars to impossible-to-get theatre ticketsfrom wherever the guests are in London! TheSpa at Brown’s Hotel provides a wonderfulhaven in which to escape urban pressuresand enjoy luxurious treatments in tranquilsurroundings. Three private treatmentrooms, including one luxury suite for two,provide the ideal location in which to enjoy aseries of beauty treatments using NaturaBisse, NuBo, Carita, Mama Mio andAromatherapy Associates products. It is opendaily to hotel guests and non-residents.Guests staying at Brown’s are also welcometo enjoy complimentary use of the hotel’sgymnasium, which is open 24 hours a day.

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Brown’s Hotel is also home to six privatedining rooms offering the ideal location forbusiness meetings, lavish events or evenweddings. Each of these unique roomsoffers an abundance of natural daylight, highceilings and antiques and the private diningteam are on hand to tailor-make the event toyour specific requirement, with specialattention being given to the small detailsthat make a difference.

Clearly nothing is too much trouble forRocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel and eachmember of staff does their utmost to ensurethat your visit to this outstanding hotel is

memorable. One statement which nicelysums up the Brown’s ethos came from avery notable individual who was once askedwhich hotel he favoured when staying inLondon. His response was: “I don’t stay inan hotel, I stay at Brown’s.”

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Brown’s Hotel is also home to six privatedining rooms offering the ideal location forbusiness meetings, lavish events or evenweddings. Each of these unique roomsoffers an abundance of natural daylight, highceilings and antiques and the private diningteam are on hand to tailor-make the event toyour specific requirement, with specialattention being given to the small detailsthat make a difference.

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Staircases of Distinction Quintessentially

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Is this the most beautiful car in the world? Victoria Macmillan Bell thinks sohaving driven several laps of Balocco, Alfa Romeo’s private test facility in this

breathtaking machine. The 8C also offers one of the finest soundtracks on earth.

Alfa Romeo, samplingTurin’s finest

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The most beautiful car in the world? The8C Competitzione Coupe has been shownoff at various events since its inception4 years ago and given its jaw-droppinglygorgeous looks its no surprise that theorder list was oversubscribed before thefirst one was built. But for those whomissed out there is now a convertibleversion and if you’re quick, the ink has yetto dry on a small handful of contracts.First part with the £25,000 deposit.

Alfa Romeo Centro Style in Turin arebuilding just 500 Spiders using a Maserati-developed 4.7 litre engine developing450bhp and to even weight distribution,Alfa have put the gearbox and fuel tankbehind the cabin. Built of aluminium andsteel with lashings of carbon fibre, the 8CSpider is 90kg heavier than the Coupe at1590kgs and a large chunk more expensiveat £174,000. Yes, that’s pounds not Euros.

Along with a 6-speed Cambiocorsapaddle-shift gearbox, the whole experiencehas to be as good inside as it is outside.

It certainly felt that way. But this is not apractical car, the boot is so tiny that a baghas been designed specifically for it. It’s avery nice bag though. But you can forgive itthat when it looks as good as this.

So here I am, at Balocco circuit, AlfaRomeo’s private test facility between Milanand Turin and Alfa’s ultimate supercar issitting drumming its fingers on the tarmac.

Just two cars here, one inCompetitzione Red and the other in apearlescent white, called Shell White.

The first lap was a familiarisation runand driving me was another Domenico,surname Martino whose official title isworthy of its own paragraph but in short,he is the test engineer responsible for 8C.

Built on a shortened version of theMaserati GranTurismo’s steel platform,which in S form is a truly brilliant drive, thetwo cars also share the same gearbox andthen of course there’s the engine whichstarted life as a Ferrari unit but was thentuned to be used by Maserati and this 4.7

litre V8 is a tuned version of that. But with450bhp it’s more powerful than it is withany trident badge on it and all of itharnessed by the rear wheels.

Having had track time only and notenough of that, the ride is softer than theCoupe but still firm enough to provide athoroughly fun time at the wheel. Thatsaid, I suspect that it might prove a littletoo firm on English roads. The Balocco testtrack is ultra smooth but where there wereopposite cambers taken at speed, theSpider uses all of its mighty grip andbalance to make light work of it.

It’s very easy to oversteer but if you’veplenty of track to play with, could oversteerbe better placed? Steering hasn’t beeninterfered with by electronics and thus it isheavier than the norm but ultimately, thisis a good thing for feedback and goodmotoring entertainment. With severaldifferent settings to choose from includinga ‘wet’ button – in 35 degrees of arid heatthis was not the button to go for. Instead I

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chose ‘Sport’ which speeds up throttleresponse, alters stability control and letsloose even more exhaust racket. Talking ofwhich, it is glorious, popping and bangingon deceleration like machine-gun fire. Finda tunnel of which there are three atBalocco, make sure you’re hitting the revrange between 3,500 and 4,000 and changedown. Just fantastic.

Imagine gargling cement, that’s whatit sounds like, stationary.

There’s loads of grip with largeBrembo carbon-ceramic ventilated discshugging the 20” alloys which provide good

braking although not immediately thesharpest feel.

Steering is quite heavy withoutintervention from electronics so linking uptight S-bend brings out muscles you didn’tknow you had.

Gear changes both up and down arepretty swift and from every change up,power down, it feels like someone has juststuck a boot in your posterior and that’s nobad thing. The 8C Spider has a raw edge toit and that holds massive appeal.

There’s a good pair of carbon fibrebucket seats to hold you in place amongst

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the sublime interior leatherwork, sharedas it is with Ferrari. You can accessoriseyour Spider with a bag designedspecifically to fit the snug boot withmatching suit-carriers that hang over theback of the head restraints, all of whichcan be ordered in the very same upholsteryleather as your car.

Like the Coupe, the Spider feels andlooks well built with the carbon fibre bodypanels sitting flush and the doors shuttingwith a decent solid closure to them. AlfaRomeo have come a long way in reliabilitystakes and also build quality so I would besurprised if this was any different, puttogether as it is by Maserati and let’s faceit, you’re not forking out this kind of moneyfor something of dubious class.

It’s small, no denying that. At a push,you could just about get enough clothesand overnight needs together between theboot and by ordering the upholsterymatching suit carriers that fit over thehead restraints. The seats are adjustableand expensively padded but as for in-cabinstorage, you’ll have to use your pockets. Asfor attention to detail, Alfa Romeo arerightly proud.

A dashboard-mounted button operatesthe two-layer electrically operated roof

which stows flush with the bonnet andbecomes its own tonneau cover, saving alittle more all-important weight.

But it’s not just the cabin that carries astrong whiff of a future classic. I have everyconfidence the 8C in both Coupe and Spiderform will be future collector’s gains.

There are no crash test results as yetbut this is no run of the mill car to be usedto commute from home to work and backso it doesn’t really apply. The only obviousdrawback is the fabric roof if some enviouscharmer was to come along with a knife.

There are three major factors toconsider here. The parts come from Italyand it will be serviced by Maserati. Thesecond point is that anything with a 4.7litre engine and 450bhp available is notgoing to be a frugal machine to run. It’salso got an 80 litre tank. That’ll be yourCenturion Amex you’ll be using then.

Like most cars of this ilk, resale priceswill be at a premium. It costs a lot to startwith and only 500 exist, those two pointsalone ensure high residuals. It would comeas no surprise if Alfa Romeo slapped a banon any owners trying to sell their cars onwithin the first year of ownership. In anutshell, expect resale prices to remainhigh for some time.

Model tested: Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 litre V86-speed semi-automatic

0 – 62mph: 4.5secs

Top speed: 190mph

MPG (combined)/CO2: 17.3/379g/km

On the road price from: £174,000

‘…it is glorious, popping and banging on deceleration like machine-gun fire.Find a tunnel of which there are three at Balocco, make sure you’re hitting the

rev range between 3,500 and 4,000 and change down. Just fantastic.’

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the sublime interior leatherwork, sharedas it is with Ferrari. You can accessoriseyour Spider with a bag designedspecifically to fit the snug boot withmatching suit-carriers that hang over theback of the head restraints, all of whichcan be ordered in the very same upholsteryleather as your car.

Like the Coupe, the Spider feels andlooks well built with the carbon fibre bodypanels sitting flush and the doors shuttingwith a decent solid closure to them. AlfaRomeo have come a long way in reliabilitystakes and also build quality so I would besurprised if this was any different, puttogether as it is by Maserati and let’s faceit, you’re not forking out this kind of moneyfor something of dubious class.

It’s small, no denying that. At a push,you could just about get enough clothesand overnight needs together between theboot and by ordering the upholsterymatching suit carriers that fit over thehead restraints. The seats are adjustableand expensively padded but as for in-cabinstorage, you’ll have to use your pockets. Asfor attention to detail, Alfa Romeo arerightly proud.

A dashboard-mounted button operatesthe two-layer electrically operated roof

which stows flush with the bonnet andbecomes its own tonneau cover, saving alittle more all-important weight.

But it’s not just the cabin that carries astrong whiff of a future classic. I have everyconfidence the 8C in both Coupe and Spiderform will be future collector’s gains.

There are no crash test results as yetbut this is no run of the mill car to be usedto commute from home to work and backso it doesn’t really apply. The only obviousdrawback is the fabric roof if some enviouscharmer was to come along with a knife.

There are three major factors toconsider here. The parts come from Italyand it will be serviced by Maserati. Thesecond point is that anything with a 4.7litre engine and 450bhp available is notgoing to be a frugal machine to run. It’salso got an 80 litre tank. That’ll be yourCenturion Amex you’ll be using then.

Like most cars of this ilk, resale priceswill be at a premium. It costs a lot to startwith and only 500 exist, those two pointsalone ensure high residuals. It would comeas no surprise if Alfa Romeo slapped a banon any owners trying to sell their cars onwithin the first year of ownership. In anutshell, expect resale prices to remainhigh for some time.

Model tested: Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 4.7 litre V86-speed semi-automatic

0 – 62mph: 4.5secs

Top speed: 190mph

MPG (combined)/CO2: 17.3/379g/km

On the road price from: £174,000

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Sharon Kilby meets South Sandsconsultant chef Mitch Tonks hailedas the UK’s most inspiring seafoodrestaurateur, foodwriter, chef andambassador of the nation’s fishingindustry.

A Shore Thing

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Following your dream may seem somewhatidealistic to many of us but for seafoodentrepreneur Mitch Tonks the lure to dosomething he really loved was just toostrong. Whilst working as an accountant inBath Mitch decided to take the plunge andchoose a whole dramatically new direction inlife. In a risky and exciting move he decidedto open a fishmongers shop leaving behindthe monotony of accountancy and a stablenine to five job.

“It may sound crazy moving from accountancy into selling fish but one of thethings I had always loved was food and inparticular seafood. I grew up in WestonSuper Mare and the seaside culture was anintegral part of my life, it had a real impacton me. I was lucky to have a Grandmotherwho was a great cook, and was patientenough to let me help her, she made basicbut great meals using lots of fresh seafood.Although we lived frugally, we ate well,simple meals such as grilled fish andvegetables and the food was always so freshand full of flavour. We enjoyed a variety offish even the traditional seafood fare ofjellied eels, which were wonderful and spentthe summers of my childhood on thebeaches and I learnt very early on how toprepare fish, cook it and most of all enjoy it.”

His love for cooking progressed over time“I think a love of food is something you justhave in you, I remember being at myhappiest sitting around a table with friendsenjoying good food and drink, I like theceremony of preparing and eating food. As achild I started reading cookery books andjust couldn’t get enough of them, then whenI was in my teens and early twenties I wouldcook food for friends, when I wasn’t cooking Iwould enjoy meals out whenever I could.Weston Super Mare has a wonderful varietyof places to eat with many Greek and Italianfamily owned restaurants, where I enjoyedsimple but fantastic dishes such as Mediterranean grilled lamb. My love for goodfood never diminished and I knew one day Iwould earn a living working with food.”

The career change may have been a drastic one but it gave Mitch the ideal opportunity to introduce quality fresh fish tothe Bath region as there was no real supplierof good seafood nearby at that time. His

passion and determination to provide thevery best fish to his customers swiftly earnedMitch the reputation of being a bit of aseafood guru and local celebrity. Through hisfishmongers Mitch was able to share his indepth knowledge and infectious enthusiasmfor seafood, from selecting a fish topreparing it and cooking delicious seafoodrecipes. His straightforward, no nonsenseand unfussy way of cooking quickly caughton and before long Mitch had established astring of celebrated cookery schools‘FishWorks’ where he was able to furtherencourage and educate those interested incooking with fish. Inspired by food enjoyedwhilst travelling Mitch’s style is that ofsimple European cuisine, real food createdfrom the freshest ingredients. “I love the fishmarkets in Greece and Majorca, you justneed to keep things simple, don’t overcomplicate food. A good piece of fish grilledand served with a chunk of lemon and aseasonal salad, wonderful. As with all goodcooking quality and freshness of theingredients is the most crucial element, you don’t need complex recipes orlots of hard to find spices because you wantthe fresh flavour of the fish to shinethrough.”

His uncomplicated approach proved to beexactly what the public needed and after thecookery schools he launched the awardwinning FishWorks chain of restaurants anda whole string of awards and accoladesrolled in. Putting all his knowledge andadvice down on paper was another shrewdmove and his best selling cookery bookshave proved incredibly popular and havehugely increased the nation’s interest inenjoying seafood at home. The FishWorks Seafood Café Cookbook

was short-listed for the prestigious AndréSimon award whilst Mitch’s latest book, Fishhas been described as “undoubtedly one ofthe most important books of the year”(Woman & Home) and covers everything youneed to know about buying, cooking andeating the best seafood, about how fish iscaught, sustainability, how the fish marketswork and of course how to prepare and eatfantastic food. When it comes to restaurants his winning

combination of simple yet stunning recipes

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and laid back sophistication has proved awinning formula and the RockFish Grill &Seafood Market in Bristol is now an iconic destination in foodie circles whilst TheSeahorse Restaurant in Dartmouth has beendeclared by some ‘The Ivy’ by the Sea.Mitch’s passion for sustainable seafood isevident in all of his projects and he isdedicated to actively encouraging the Britishpublic to eat more varieties of fish fromsustainable sources. Mitch’s endeavours toeducate the nation about the pleasure inenjoying seafood have had a powerful andpositive effect on the industry and he isconsidered a leading spokesperson for theUK’s fishmongers.

If the fishmongers, cookery schools,restaurants and best selling cookery bookswere not enough to deal with Mitch is also afavourite on our screens and his enthusiasticapproach to cooking has made him a regularguest chef on many TV programmesincluding the BBC’s popular SaturdayKitchen show, whilst his own series Mitchand Matt’s Big Fish was screened during2009.

“Above all I am a fishmonger and chef,everything else has simply evolved naturally,the projects I am involved with work welltogether and complement each other, theyall work towards a positive raising of theawareness of how to really enjoy fresh fish.”

One of his most successful endeavours todate is his own restaurant The Seahorse inDartmouth and his triumphs in the kitchenhave led to him being respected as one of themost skilled and exciting chefs in thecountry, his numerous magazine columnsare testament to this. In addition to his already overflowing list of projects Mitch iscurrently working on two new restaurants inthe South West, the RockFish Seafood &Chips restaurant opening in Dartmouth thissummer and the RockFish Grill, FamilySeafood and Cookery School opening inBrixham in 2012.

His commitment to producing fantasticfood made with the very best fresh produce isalso clear to see at Salcombe’s stunninglyrefurbished contemporary boutique hotel theSouth Sands. The recently renovated hotelnow offers its guests an architecturallyinspired and luxurious environment in which

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and laid back sophistication has proved awinning formula and the RockFish Grill &Seafood Market in Bristol is now an iconic destination in foodie circles whilst TheSeahorse Restaurant in Dartmouth has beendeclared by some ‘The Ivy’ by the Sea.Mitch’s passion for sustainable seafood isevident in all of his projects and he isdedicated to actively encouraging the Britishpublic to eat more varieties of fish fromsustainable sources. Mitch’s endeavours toeducate the nation about the pleasure inenjoying seafood have had a powerful andpositive effect on the industry and he isconsidered a leading spokesperson for theUK’s fishmongers.

If the fishmongers, cookery schools,restaurants and best selling cookery bookswere not enough to deal with Mitch is also afavourite on our screens and his enthusiasticapproach to cooking has made him a regularguest chef on many TV programmesincluding the BBC’s popular SaturdayKitchen show, whilst his own series Mitchand Matt’s Big Fish was screened during2009.

“Above all I am a fishmonger and chef,everything else has simply evolved naturally,the projects I am involved with work welltogether and complement each other, theyall work towards a positive raising of theawareness of how to really enjoy fresh fish.”

One of his most successful endeavours todate is his own restaurant The Seahorse inDartmouth and his triumphs in the kitchenhave led to him being respected as one of themost skilled and exciting chefs in thecountry, his numerous magazine columnsare testament to this. In addition to his already overflowing list of projects Mitch iscurrently working on two new restaurants inthe South West, the RockFish Seafood &Chips restaurant opening in Dartmouth thissummer and the RockFish Grill, FamilySeafood and Cookery School opening inBrixham in 2012.

His commitment to producing fantasticfood made with the very best fresh produce isalso clear to see at Salcombe’s stunninglyrefurbished contemporary boutique hotel theSouth Sands. The recently renovated hotelnow offers its guests an architecturallyinspired and luxurious environment in which

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to relax and enjoy exceptional cuisine. “The owners of the South Sands hotel had

eaten at the Seahorse and liked the style ofthe food we produced, I was delighted to getinvolved with the hotel and the menus wehave created are a reflection of the hotel’scontemporary style.”

The hotel has teamed up with Mitch tooffer its clients stunning food in the mostatmospheric surroundings enjoyingbreathtaking views across the estuary, therereally couldn’t be a more perfect location fora seafood restaurant. The South Sands styleis one of understated luxury and fits perfectlywith Mitch’s ethos of giving the very best onevery level from comfort and service, to styleand attention to detail. The South Sandsrestaurant has a mouth-watering andinspiring menu that uses the very bestseasonal ingredients.

With Tonks’ influence flowing through theSouth Sands menu, inspiration has beendrawn from the wonderful array of localseafood such as crab and lobster fromBritannia Seafood, Bigbury Bay Oysters,scallops from Lyme Bay and Brixhammussels, with fine quality meats supplied byChris McCabe of Totnes. Each disheffortlessly combines local ingredients withelements from the sun-drenchedMediterranean cuisines of Italy, Spain,France and Greece which culminate in arefreshing and enticing culinary experience.

The new South Sands Restaurant is already proving to be a popular destinationfor those who really appreciate great foodand for its consultant chef Mitch Tonks thefuture looks set to be pretty exciting.However, one thing is certain, Mitch’senthusiastic approach and passionateinterest for sharing his love of Britishseafood with others looks set to bring a greatwave of enjoyment to many.

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to relax and enjoy exceptional cuisine. “The owners of the South Sands hotel had

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The hotel has teamed up with Mitch tooffer its clients stunning food in the mostatmospheric surroundings enjoyingbreathtaking views across the estuary, therereally couldn’t be a more perfect location fora seafood restaurant. The South Sands styleis one of understated luxury and fits perfectlywith Mitch’s ethos of giving the very best onevery level from comfort and service, to styleand attention to detail. The South Sandsrestaurant has a mouth-watering andinspiring menu that uses the very bestseasonal ingredients.

With Tonks’ influence flowing through theSouth Sands menu, inspiration has beendrawn from the wonderful array of localseafood such as crab and lobster fromBritannia Seafood, Bigbury Bay Oysters,scallops from Lyme Bay and Brixhammussels, with fine quality meats supplied byChris McCabe of Totnes. Each disheffortlessly combines local ingredients withelements from the sun-drenchedMediterranean cuisines of Italy, Spain,France and Greece which culminate in arefreshing and enticing culinary experience.

The new South Sands Restaurant is already proving to be a popular destinationfor those who really appreciate great foodand for its consultant chef Mitch Tonks thefuture looks set to be pretty exciting.However, one thing is certain, Mitch’senthusiastic approach and passionateinterest for sharing his love of Britishseafood with others looks set to bring a greatwave of enjoyment to many.

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Pre heat your oven to maximum.

First make the garlic butter by placing thegarlic, parsley and anchovy fillets in a foodprocessor with a splash of Tabasco. Blitzuntil you have a smooth green butter.

Place a scallop in each shell, keeping therose on. Sprinkle each one with a littletarragon, then add a tablespoon of wine toeach scallop and a tablespoon of olive oil.Season with a little salt. Then place ateaspoon of garlic butter on the top of eachscallop, sprinkle breadcrumbs over each one.

Place your scallops on a roasting dish andcook in a hot oven for 5 minutes. Thebreadcrumbs should be nicely browned, thescallops firmed up and the olive oil, butter,garlic and wine all bubbling together. Serve 3scallops to a plate or one plate of 6 to shareand get stuck in.

Buy scallops that are still in the shell and get your fishmonger to clean them foryou, reserving the cut half of the shell. Leave the rose on, these are delicious. Donot buy scallops that look milky or are sitting in a puddle of water as these willundoubtedly have been soaked and their flavour and their texture will be poor.Scallops should be slightly off white and dry, your fishmonger will know.

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Launched in June 2008 pretaportobello.com was founded by sisters, Georgie, Lisette and Victoria Cooper. All 3 sisterswere huge Portobello Market fans but became frustrated that the only way to buy from most market stalls was physicallyto visit on the one day of the week the market was open. And so the concept for pretaportobello was born, and thewebsite was launched with rapturous response from press, market traders and customers alike.

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The man behind it was Sir Charles Williams,who hopes his investment will “start arevolution in English polo”. The Apes Hill ClubBarbados team – Mark and Luke Tomlinson,James Beim and Ed Hitchman – is thebrainchild of Sir Charles, a highly-regarded,highly-active fellow in his Seventies who isknown as ‘COW’ both in Bajan society and inpolo circles. His life has been sport, businessand farming. He was made a knight of therealm in 2000, for exactly those things.

The family have been in Barbados since1652, expelled from the times of OliverCromwell, as punishment for being protestantswho fought on the side of the Royalists.

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people, descended from the Welsh, and thefamily has lost everything and earned thingsback again. I was one of 9 children. We werevery poor people. I knew a time when my fatherworked for 9 pounds a month, but my parentsset us the best example- a wonderful workethic. I knew what it meant to go to sleep in myschool clothes, and mummy ironed them in themorning for me to go back to school. Mymother baked bread for wealthy people,starting every morning at 3am, and my fatherworked like a slave.” Admitting that he has hadsome luck in business, COW construction is ahuge company in Barbados. He started farmingin the Sixties “Farming could not hold me - itwas too slow. I got into agricultural cultivationand building.”

And polo. Sir Charles is in good form at theApes Hill estate on the Caribbean island. TheApes Hill polo grounds looked resplendent, whilework is ongoing to complete a new state of theart golf course there. Aspects of the course aremesmerizing, with some of the jungle areaslooking like the set of ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’,

Gareth Davies travels to the Apes Hill PoloClub in Barbados to meet with Sir Charles

Williams.By Gareth A Davies

There was something quite inspirational about the one million US dollarpatronage of an all-English team in both the Queen’s Cup and the GoldCup three years ago. It took the high-goal polo scene in England by

complete surprise. That sponsorship continues on into 2010.

Above: Sir Charles Williams

while the holes at the top of Apes Hill overlookboth the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. SirCharles has loved polo for almost 40 years. “Iplayed high goal polo between 1972 and 1991against and with the likes of Paul Withers, JohnHorsewell, Alan Kent, and the Hipwood brothers,Howard and Julian,” he explained. I wasparticularly friendly with Ed Moore. We playedgood polo. I played off 4 at my highest, and mytime in English polo was when quite a fewAmerican teams would come across to England.Polo was very enjoyable, and was playedcompletely differently to today’s game.”

Sir Charles concurred wholeheartedly withthe views of Howard Hipwood who lamented the

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decline of the system for English players todevelop at the very highest level. “Howard wasspot on when he talked about British playersbeing used as “hired thugs” by patrons in highgoal tournaments. What Howard puts his fingeron is a fact. Where is the sense in hiring theTomlinsons, a Borwick or a Beim, a JohnnyGoode, or a Henry Brett, and just telling them togo out there and clear the road for Fecundo orCambiaso? Polo is not, nor should ever be, asport where you hire three to keep a highwayfree for one player. This last year it was a lotbetter, but we need to see changes. Polo is apassing game.”

In 1991, Sir Charles stopped going toEngland to play. “I must say I did admire KerryPacker, for what he did for the game, and thelevel he brought to England. And GonzaloPieres and Carlos Gracida were close friends ofmine. I’ve known them for thirty years.”

But it was a visit two summers ago whichsaw Sir Charles affected by what he saw “Polo

in England today, as I saw it recently, is allwrong. When I went to see the high goal polobeing played two years ago, there was not aBritish player among them. I was selling someof the land we have in Barbados, so I went toClaire Tomlinson, and I told Luke Tomlinsonwhat I thought of the situation and Iimmediately appointed Luke as captain of theApes Hill team and asked him to get the bestteam together to win the Gold Cup. We arespending a lot of money, and I’m not ashamedto say I hope the process will also help to sellmy land [for building plots on the new golfcourse].”

He added: “Polo has changed so much in twoways. Cowdray Park was hallowed ground, andany one man was allowed to open his peoplecarrier and sell gear. When I saw the stands andtrade fairs, I couldn’t believe it. The crowds areten times bigger, which means they are gettingsomething right, but the polo was verydisappointing. Why should British players be

forced out to play medium and low goal in theirown country? What it means is that Britishplayers are no longer aspiring to be 10-goalplayers. I see it as a real problem for the likes ofNacho Gonzalez, Malcolm Borwick, theTomlinson brothers, James Beim, Henry Brett.These are the players who will set thebenchmark for the next generation."

“I wish I had the money – I could have puttwo teams out. A year ago, I bought inArgentina, it is one of the oldest polo fields inArgentina. I know from being out there that theArgentinians are determined to beat the ApesHill team and will stop at nothing to beat them."

So, what is the target he has set the ApesHill boys ? "I firmly feel that if the Apes Hillteam reaches the semi-final or the final of theGold Cup they will have changed polo. I saw anopportunity to sell my land, but I also wanted tostart a revolution in English polo. I hope we dothat”Top : The Apes Hill polo team in action at the Queens Cup Final

Sparkle inMayfairOffering some of the world’s rarestand most valuable diamonds,LEVIEV, showcases collections ofextraordinary jewellery in their OldBond Street location.

LEVIEV

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LEVIEV, the world’s most exclusive diamond

jewellery brand, has established a reputation

for offering not only some of the rarest and

most valuable gems to be found anywhere on

the planet but also the finest and most

wearable items of beautifully crafted

jewellery. Renowned for its collections of “D”

Flawless pure whites and exceptional natural

fancy coloured diamonds it continues to

make available stones of great importance

for both wearer and investor alike. One such

stone, an incredible 8.61 carat radiant-cut

Fancy Intense Green, the largest such stone

ever graded (to date) by the Gemological

Institute of America (GIA). The company is

the world’s largest privately controlled

producer of cut diamonds, headed by the

maverick, Lev Leviev, a hugely influential,

self-made diamond mogul with over 30 years

experience. With the opening of the first

LEVIEV retail store in 2006 at 31 Old Bond

Street, London, the company became a fully

vertically integrated diamond business, a

truly “world’s first” and a claim that still

stands today. Further retail expansion has

seen exclusive store locations opened in New

York, Moscow, Dubai and most recently

Singapore (Spring 2010). The retail

experience offered its clients is of paramount

importance to all who work for the company.

Keith Gerrard, LEVIEV UK Managing

Director, says: “We continually strive to offer

and uphold the very highest of standards in

both terms of product and service. It is an

ethos we are proud of and one that our

clients come to expect. It is vital to build on

our reputation for not only supplying

extraordinary items but a complete retail

package of the highest order.”

The company’s strength, attributed in part

by its unique position within the diamond

industry and extensive inventory, is further

enhanced by its ability to create exquisite

jewellery. Gerrard adds: “Our in-house

teams of designers and artisans pride

themselves on the quality of work achieved.

From an exceptional engagement ring to a

specially commissioned bespoke necklace,

no detail is overlooked. The range and quality

of stones available for their use, together

with an accumulated wealth of expert

knowledge and manufacturing skills, results

in items of breathtaking beauty and lasting

value.”

An item which aptly illustrates the

company’s pre-eminence in the fine

jewellery world is simply known as “the

LEVIEV scarf”. The necklace contains a

staggering 817 fine white diamonds totalling

just over 298 carats. Taking over 14 months

to cut, polish and match each stone

individually prior to setting in platinum.

Comments Gerrard: “This extraordinary

necklace is remarkable for several reasons,

not only for its high level of craftsmanship

and diamond content, but as a piece of

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desirable jewellery that is comfortable to

wear in a variety of ways. It feels beautiful to

the touch, just like pure silk, however, its

weight assures the wearer of its true value!!”

Another necklace, named “Pink Majesty”

is equally remarkable for its astonishing

content and use of natural fancy coloured

diamonds. The centre-piece is one of the

world’s most unique stones; a 76.51 carat

square emerald-cut Light Pink diamond.

Surrounded by a collection of multi-coloured

diamonds and suspended from an all

diamond set chain totalling a further 53.06

carats. “The back casing of this item is also a

joy to behold” adds Gerrard, “created in rose

gold and pave set with pink diamonds the

intricate design and attention to detail is a

work of art.”

The use of pure white “D” colour

diamonds in LEVIEV’s jewellery is further

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the simple setting allowing the beauty and

inner radiance of this stone to be fully

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earrings are remarkably youthful in

appearance and considering their precious

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LEVIEV’s attention to design and the use of

rare fancy coloured diamonds is evident from

the beautifully created ring forming part of

this season’s new “Peony Collection”; items

inspired from the company’s signature flower.

The intricate, multi-layered petal motif set

with fancy pink diamonds in rose gold, frame

a 1.07 carat radiant-cut Fancy Intense Green

diamond. “As an added touch of luxury this

ring contains a hidden small blue diamond

only the wearer knows” comments Gerrard

“It is this attention to detail that sets us apart

from other jewellers.”

“An item that epitomises the excellence of

LEVIEV is no better shown than with the

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Gerrard. An extraordinary rare 2.08 carat

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Superb SavoySharm El Sheikh

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Guests consistently vote the 5-star Savoy

Sharm El Sheikh their #1 choice at one of

the world’s most popular holiday and

conference locations on Egypt’s fabled Red

Sea. The Savoy nestles in tropical foliage and

waterfalls in more than 200,000 m2 of

graceful grounds.

With a grand total of 470 superiorly

designed rooms, ranging from single, double

and triple rooms to the lavish Royal Suite,

the guest’s every need is catered for. They

have gently curving terraces with stunning

panoramic views of the enchanting tropical

gardens and Tiran Island in the Red Sea, set

against the rugged majesty of mountain

ranges.

All the rooms are beautifully furnished.

They include luxury marble bathrooms and

have all the features expected in a 5-star

hotel, such as individual air conditioning,

multilingual satellite TV and music channels

and high speed Internet service. Smoking

and non smoking rooms are available and a

professional babysitting service is on hand.

A feature of the hotel is the appealing series

of pools that forms lagoons leading into the

crystal clear waters of the Red Sea – perfect

for swimming and sunbathing in Sharm El

Sheikh’s idyllic sunny weather.

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The Savoy Sharm El Sheikh boasts six

restaurants, some overlooking the hotel’s

private beach. They offer an eclectic mix of

cuisines from around the world, including

Asian, Italian, seafood and international

dining.

The Savoy Sharm El Sheikh adjoins SOHO

Square, a square mile of dining,

-entertainment and shopping. Savoy guests

enjoy the opportunity to experience fine

cuisine from Europe to the Far East,

including Indian, Chinese and Thai food as

well as a French-style brasserie specialising

in the finest imported beef, cooked on an

open grill. Before or after dinner, guests can

relax in a range of bars in the hotel and

SOHO Square and consider the opportunities

to go dancing, or to a concert, or enjoy the

facilities that include an ice rink, a bowling

alley and a host of excellent shopping.

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Sharm El Sheikh is renowned for stunning

coral reef systems: a paradise for scuba

diving, windsurfing and parasailing, which

can be experienced directly from the Savoy’s

own beach. Water-skiing, canoes and

paddleboats are all available at the Savoy.

Glass bottom boats trips offer the perfect

chance to see the underwater world without

getting wet.

Facilities include spas and fully equipped

gyms. There’s a games room for table tennis,

table football, darts, pool and billiards, tennis

courts and an 18-hole championship golf

course 5 km from the Savoy.

Children ages 4 – 12 can relax and have fun

at The Kids' Club to enjoy their own time

together while giving Mum and Dad a break.

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Large conventions and small business

groups, banquets and weddings can be

accommodated at eight meeting rooms that

have been designed with flexible seating

plans. Each room is equipped with state-of-

the-art audio and video systems.

Egypt Hall accommodates up to 1400

people, making one of the largest

conference room in the Red Sea region.

Other rooms accommodate medium-sized

conferences or conventions in elegant

settings, which can be venues for corporate

meetings and small events.

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The Savoy Sharm El Sheikh is 3 km from

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport and

provides easy access to major attractions

such as Mount Sinai, St. Catherine's

Monastery, Dahab, the Coloured Canyon and

Pharaoh's Island.

The Savoy Sharm El Sheikh incorporates

the Savoy brand in three levels of

accommodation: The Savoy; the luxurious

Royal Savoy and nine exclusive villas.

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Superb SavoySharm El Sheikh

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Working in tourism for 20 plus years, I was

amazed about the quality and service,” one

TripAdvisor client wrote. “The hotel is a

paradise where you can please yourself as

to where you eat, where you drink and how

you wish to relax by the many pools or on

the private beach.

“This hotel is one of the best that I have

visited. The staff must be praised for their

dedication towards excellent customer

service. My friends and I will definitely be

recommending the Royal Savoy Hotel to

other people, and we will be returning to the

hotel.”

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, The Royal Savoy has been voted number one for Relaxation & Spa in Sharm El Sheikh and sixth in theworld rankings by TripAdvisor, the world’s most prestigious Internet service for travellers.

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Another guest wrote: “Excellent location

and fantastic facilities especially with the

addition of SOHO Square where top

restaurants await you with a wide range of

establishments to suit all tastes and very

competitive prices.

Among recent awards, The Royal Savoy

was presented with the Golden Meridian 2009

Award recognizing the Royal Savoy’s

outstanding service in the Best Hotels in

Egypt category at the Association of Russian

Tour operators (ATOR) “Leisure” exhibition on

22nd September in Moscow at Crocus Expo.

The Business Destinations organization

nominated The Royal Savoy, Sharm El Sheikh

in the Best Luxury Hotel in Egypt in 2009

category based on quality of service; range of

services and products; leisure facilities,

location, marketing strategy and value for

money.

A heavenly destination, the Royal Savoy is

Savoy Hotels and Resorts International’s

‘hotel within a hotel’ that sits at the heart of

the Savoy’s extraordinary grounds beside the

Red Sea offering exquisite accommodation,

privacy and the very best in customer service.

The Royal Savoy is all about sophistication

and the height of luxury, recognized as one

of the world’s finest, most luxurious hotels.

In this exclusive wing of the Savoy, Royal

Savoy guests experience the luxury of

exquisitely designed rooms and lavish suites

with magnificent views of the Red Sea,

beautiful gardens and pools. They enjoy their

own private lounge, terrace, pool, and beach

area.

The Royal Savoy rooms and suites are

graceful and comfortable, all providing views

over the Red Sea or the hotel's landscaped

gardens. Each is superbly furnished with an

elegance and finish that encapsulates the

brand’s sumptuous signature look, including

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Working in tourism for 20 plus years, I was

amazed about the quality and service,” one

TripAdvisor client wrote. “The hotel is a

paradise where you can please yourself as

to where you eat, where you drink and how

you wish to relax by the many pools or on

the private beach.

“This hotel is one of the best that I have

visited. The staff must be praised for their

dedication towards excellent customer

service. My friends and I will definitely be

recommending the Royal Savoy Hotel to

other people, and we will be returning to the

hotel.”

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, The Royal Savoy has been voted number one for Relaxation & Spa in Sharm El Sheikh and sixth in theworld rankings by TripAdvisor, the world’s most prestigious Internet service for travellers.

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marbled bathrooms, sumptuous King size 4-

poster beds and expansive balconies. They

range in size from the generous 34 standard

rooms to six luxury suites with four-poster

beds.

Sixteen honeymoon suites have been

opened recently, each with a double-person

Jacuzzi adjacent to the bed, a bidet, two hand

basins, a large bathroom mirror and a

connecting door to the sleeping area.

Romantic indirect lighting comes from the

ceiling. There is a plasma screen TV, and

luxury amenities.

In the lounge and outdoor terrace guests

and their invitees are offered breakfast,

assorted snacks and canapés together with

complementary wine, beer and soft drinks,

and afternoon tea. Royal Savoy guests enjoy

numerous privileges including dedicated

check-in and checkout, unlimited high speed

Internet service, foreign newspapers and

International books and DVDs.

For more information:

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Fax: (+069) 3 602 777

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Sharon Kilby discovers how Joules, one of the UK’s mostsuccessful clothingbrands, brings cool

to the country.

Living TheGood Life

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Joules is one of those brands that instantly

conjures up scenes of the good life, naturally

beautiful families enjoying life in the big

outdoors. A wonderfully vibrant combination

of colourful fabrics and practical clothing,

the Joules brand is easily identifiable and a

must have label for those who love country

living.

One of those wonderfully inspiring tales of

entrepreneurial success Joules has captured

a market that is undoubtedly growing not

only in the UK but worldwide. When Tom

Joule started selling equestrian and country

clothes at county and regional shows back in

1980 he didn’t foresee the outstanding

success that would follow. Joules are now

considered the clothing to wear on the

country and equestrian scene. Having sold

other labels Tom understood how

uninspiring and boring other country clothing

brands were and wanted to create a

collection that was cheerful and stylish.

‘Quality clothing made to last’, the Joules

items are anything but basic and there is an

element of enjoyment running throughout

the range.

Quirky and eye-catching, Joules designs

with passion, to delight each member of the

family with details they’ll love. Heritage and

quality are what make the brand tick. In

2005 the children’s range, Little Joule, was

launched and by the end of 2008 they had 20

shops in seaside and market towns across

Britain, this rapid growth being testament to

the clothing’s successful balance of quality

and style.

This winter sees another great leap in the

Joules business development strategy with

the introduction of the new Joules Boutique

collection. A portrayal of an enticing world of

faded English country grandeur, capturing

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the hotchpotch, shabby chic surroundings of

the forties and fifties. Beautifully reflecting

the balance between austerity and British

eccentricity the styles captures a love of the

outdoors and country sport.

This collection for women includes a

desirable ladylike aesthetic. Tweedy tailoring

comes in the form of a neat Prince of Wales

check shift dress in a sumptuous

combination of petrol blue. Joules quirky

accessories continue this feminine appeal

with frame and clasped handbags, Mary-

Jane kitten heeled shoes and delicate printed

silk scarves. The country house party

reference is also reflected in the form of

brogue style shoes, sweatshirts, stiff cotton

slacks and denim. This mannish, practical

quality contrasts beautifully with the

distinguished ladylike pieces, playing out the

contradictions of fading English grandeur.

Alongside the Joules Boutique Collection

for women, this Autumn Tom Joule is

delighted to introduce his brand new self-

titled menswear collection. The pieces are

designed for those who love British country

living, featuring tweeds, shearling and

handmade knits but fashioned with Joules’

unique signature style. The very first Tom

Joule collection captures this season’s love

of the practical and functional styling seen

on the designer runways. The look is relaxed,

washed cord and moleskin fabrics are used

in the trouser styles and the ‘Kendal’ is

Joules’ twist on the classic brogue.

The new Tom Joule collection is designed

for living. Providing a wardrobe of clothing

with durability, fitness for purpose and

attention to detail at its core. A focus on

authenticity and personality rather than

flashy luxury; quality of cloth, functional

detail and unique twists are all expressed in

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the pieces. Tom Joule the founder of Joules

commented “The Tom Joule collection is an

exciting new addition to the Joules family and

one we hope will become a staple feature of

the modern man’s wardrobe.”

Joules have also expanded their

partnerships with department stores, such

as John Lewis, increased national

distribution channels and their international

presence. ‘We have led with our brand –

putting marketing at the heart of every

decision’ Marketing Director Ronny Helvey

said “Over the last two years we have

expanded our website and catalogue, our

international distribution and our UK trade

and retail,” he said. This core message is

delivered with a serving of the quirky Joules

sense of humour whether it’s in-store or online.

Stores are decorated and styled as a

country home using dressers and clothes

airers, roll-top baths and furnishings to

display clothing and accessories.

Ronny Helvey commented, “We have a

creative and dynamic approach to our sales

and marketing strategy – keeping everything

that we do fresh, fun and true to our brand.

We try not to compare ourselves to other

brands. Instead, we focus on our customers,

tailoring our sales and strategies to their

lifestyles. We’re not afraid to push the

boundaries a bit.”

Joules has created a collection that

embodies country living at its best, clothes in

which to live the good life. Practical,

wholesome and stylish each piece is classic,

comfortable and easy to wear. Traditional, of

course, but then there’s always the twist.

With exclusive prints, eye-catching finishing

touches and quirky little extra details, Joules

always turns heads and wins hearts.

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Your Dream Home?By Tim TownsendHead of Residential property

Have you found your dream home? Whatshould you do next to be sure your dreamdoesn’t turn into a nightmare? Here are fivetips to ease the house buying process.

• Aside from instructing your solicitor whowill help you through the legal process, youshould, as a priority, consider funding, andcheck that you can afford the property. Thismay involve obtaining a mortgage or bridgingfinance and a delay in sorting this out may result in your purchase being delayed (or evenlost). You will receive an estimate of fees andexpenses from your solicitor at the beginningof the transaction. Do your maths. Rememberto factor in the cost of stamp duty land taxpayable on the transaction which can be significant.

• We always advise our clients to obtain a survey early on even if they are buying a flat.The burden of discovering any physical defectsin the property, whether the defects are readily apparent or not, fall on the buyer. Forthis reason alone, a survey is always advisable. If you are having a mortgage youcould rely on the lender’s valuation but thismay not reveal enough information about thecondition of the property to assist you in making a reasoned judgment whether to

proceed. At the other end of the scale, a fullsurvey is expensive but its cost is preferable todiscovering after you have completed yourpurchase that you need to spend tens of thousands of pounds on structural repairs youhave not anticipated and cannot afford. Acompromise is the Home Buyer’s Valuationand Survey Report. Remember this is restricted in scope, although more comprehensive than the mortgage valuation.You may be able to combine your survey withthe mortgage valuation and save some cost.

• Visit the property location at various times ofthe day and at weekends. You may find theproperty is close to a school and there aretraffic jams every weekday morning or carsparked across your drive. Alternatively, in thecountryside have a good look round to see ifthere are public footpaths which may interferewith your privacy and check that the apparently quiet lane which leads to the houseis not a ‘rat run’. This could be dangerouswhen emerging from your drive, or if you haveyoung children.

• Be especially careful, if you are buying alisted property, that any works which havebeen carried out have the approval of the localauthority conservation officer, to avoid any

nasty (and expensive) surprises after youmove in.

• Finally, if you are worried about future development near the property give the localauthority planning office a call. They should beable to answer your enquiry.

With your Solicitor’s advice and help throughthe buying process you should be able to pullall the threads together and move into yournew home, knowing it is exactly what youdreamed it would be.

This article does not constitute legal adviceand applies to premises in England and Walesand does not obviate the need to obtain specific legal advice or other relevantprofessional advice relating to your specificcircumstances.

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Tyneham Road Battersea Lavender Hill SW11Located in the ever popular Shaftesbury Estate is this beautifully presented 2 double bedroom Shaftesbury Cottage. �e property comprises a double reception room, modern bathroom & a modern kitchen with a side return leading to a delightful garden. Battersea Lavender Hill o�ce


£519,950 freehold

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Lavender Sweep Battersea Rise SW11A beautiful 4 double bedroom house located on this popular road near Clapham Junction. �e kitchen/breakfast room has been side extended & is fully �tted with integrated units. �e west facing patio in turn doubles as o� street car parking.

£860,000 freehold

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Abinger Road Chiswick W4A superb 5 bedroom semi-detached family house positioned in this lovely tree lined road in Bedford Park. �is light & spacious property is presented in very good order boasting 3 reception rooms with wood parquet �ooring, a wonderful kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further bathrooms & attractive rear garden with patio terrace & lawn area. �e exclusive boutiques & restaurants of Turnham Green Terrace are a short walk away, as well as the underground station.


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Glebe Road Barnes SW13An exceptionally well presented ‘Lion House’ in the heart of Barnes village with many original external features. Principally comprising a double reception room, large modern kitchen/breakfast room leading to garden, 4 bedrooms with 2 en-suite shower rooms & family bathroom. Glebe Road is situated conveniently for the shops & restaurants of Barnes as well as transport links from either Barnes or Hammersmith Stations.


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Christchurch Road East Sheen SW14 A stunning detached, double-fronted Victorian house in excess of 6,100 sq. ft. on one of Parkside’s premier roads, with a private south facing garden of 135 ft. �e property has been completely updated & features a 3 storey rear extension & a self contained annexe at the side. �e house o�ers 2 �oors of �exible reception space featuring a large, high speci�cation kitchen/reception area on the lower ground level leading onto the garden, as well as a more formal dining room. Set behind electric security gates, there is o�-street parking for 2-3 cars as well as a garage.


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West Putney Putney SW15 A beautiful & deceptively spacious Edwardian house that has been in the same family for over 25 years. �e property is arranged over 3 �oors, the original rooms on the ground �oor are superb with their high ceilings & original coving, original doors, �replaces & stained glass appear throughout the house. �e property comprises 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, loft room plus nanny’s kitchen & downstairs WC. A country style kitchen & conservatory lead to a 58ft long south facing garden. Superb local schools, Richmond Park & Barnes Station are nearby.


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Coomtata Wimbledon Village KT2A unique opportunity to acquire a substantial plot with granted planning to build a magni�cent 7 bedroom 15,005 sq ft house set over 4 spacious �oors with swimming pool, cinema, gated driveway & gardens within a plot of around 0.6 acres.


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BleanKent CT2An exceptional detached country home with detached barn style annexe, garaging, extensive gardens & grounds including grassland & woodland – in all about 16 acres. �e spacious accommodation (2766 ft2) o�ers 4 double bedrooms (1 en-suite bathroom), luxurious family bathroom, 39ft sitting room, dining room & fabulous kitchen/family room. �e ancillary barn accommodation of 1388 ft2 includes 2 double bedrooms & study. Canterbury West (2 miles) has fast trains to London in about 1 hr.


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PethamKent CT4A rare opportunity to purchase a truly exquisite period cottage, Listed Grade II & incorporating a detached 3/4 bedroom ancillary barn. �e property sits in a most enviable piece of the English countryside, amidst rolling countryside & yet within striking distance of the Cathedral City, with its fast rail link to London, St Pancras in about 1 hr.

£995,000 guide price

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West Sussex Chichester PO201000ft frontage with private access to Chichester Harbour Fine period farmhouse with 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, gardens & summerhouse, 3 contemporary cottages, farm buildings and agricultural land, set in possibly the best location on Chichester Harbour. In all about 56 acres.

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West Sussex Chichester PO20 An architecturally impressive & substantial house, about 6,400 sq ft including integral annexe, set in park-like grounds of about 3 acres with southerly views over open countryside.


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Frox�eld Hampshire GU32 A substantial modern family home in a rural setting with �exible accommodation. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, additional kitchen, 2 reception rooms, conservatory, utility room, cloakroom, barn style carport, stabling, 40ft x 40ft barn & formal gardens of about 1.38 acres with an additional paddock.


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Langrish Hampshire GU32 An 18th century thatched property with glorious views over the surrounding countryside. 4 bedrooms, dressing room/bedroom 5, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, parking, gardens & paddock totalling about 1.1 acres.


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Brasted Chart Kent TN16 A substantial detached house enjoying spectacular & uninterrupted views with well proportioned & versatile family accommodation comprising 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. �e landscaped gardens & 4 acre grounds o�er superb leisure facilities with comprehensive stabling & paddocks, tennis court, studio, outside entertainment areas & ornamental lake.


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EynsfordKent DA4An attractive Grade II listed property with character features in a rural position within the grounds of Lullingstone Castle, surrounded by open countryside & enjoying far reaching views across a lake. �e property o�ers versatile accommodation & potential for self contained annexe with 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom & dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, 2nd kitchen & 2 further bathrooms. Gated entrance to parking area & garaging, secluded private garden to side & rear.


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Headcorn Kent TN27 A picturesque conversion of a detached & stunningly timber framed Grade II listed 15th century barn with beautifully presented 4 reception & 4 bedroom accommodation plus superb detached annexe, all set together with garaging & stabling with 2.2 acres.


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Biddenden Kent TN27 A superb detached single roundel Oast House & barn with a wealth of character features with exceedingly spacious & elegant 5 reception, 4 bedroom accommodation. 6 bay cart shed style garaging & beautifully maintained gardens.


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WadhurstEast Sussex TN5An exceptional new build Georgian style house o�ering elegant & substantial accommodation over 3 �oors including 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms & a stunning kitchen/breakfast room. Set within gardens of 1.2 acres with a separate 3 bay garage block with leisure room above & planning for a heated swimming pool & tennis court all within close proximity of Wadhurst & the station.

RobertsbridgeEast Sussex TN32An exceptional 5 bedroom twin roundel oast house with extensive outbuildings including stables set in magni�cent surroundings with uninterrupted views just outside Robertsbridge. In all approximately 6 acres.


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Canford MagnaDorset BH21A stunning former vicarage with classic Regency proportions. Gardens, grounds extending to approaching 1.25 acres & separate 3 bedroom coach house.


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FarnhamDorset DT21A former village Rectory imaginatively extended & adapted to create a stunning house & landscaped gardens, located in this highly sought after village on the Cranborne Chase.

£750,000guide price

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Sea Hill House West Dorset DT6 A �ne & well appointed detached house in a spectacular secluded coastal position with stunning views over the sea & surrounded countryside. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, (2 en-suite), 4 receptions & kitchen/breakfast room. Self contained ground �oor 1 bedroom annexe. Double garage. Gardens & grounds in all 1 acre.


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Lower Lewell Farmhouse West Dorset DT2A �ne detached period farmhouse – known as ‘Talbothayes Dairy’ in �omas Hardy’s ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’ in a delightful country setting just 3 miles from Dorchester. 7 bedrooms, 4 reception, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, 2 garages & stone barn. Secluded gardens. In all 2/3rd acre.


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Down Hatherley Gloucestershire GL4 A mid Victorian detached brick built house with later additions in a rural setting yet within easy access of Cheltenham. Sitting room with dining area, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloak/shower room, family/TV room, conservatory, utility, master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (4 en-suite), shower room, carriage driveway & gardens.

£1,100,000guide price

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Upton St Leonards Gloucestershire GL4 A major part of a period house with extensive gardens including tennis court & croquet lawn. Hall, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, utility, cellar, gardens & double garage.


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Blagdon Somerset BS40Superb rural location occupied by this 4 bedroom period farmhouse standing in gardens & pasture of approximately 6 acres. Stables, studio, garaging & outbuildings. Magni�cent NGS gardens.


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North SomersetChew Valley BS40Period detached stone house located in slightly elevated, no through lane position between Chew Magna & Winford. Large family accommodation comprises 4 receptions, 4 bedrooms & 2 en-suites. Outbuildings, gardens & orchard of 1 acre. Rural views in all directions.


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Grittleton Wiltshire SN14A very handsome period 6 bedroom farmhouse with paddocks & outbuildings in open countryside on the edge of a sought after village. �e formal gardens are largely walled & extend into the less formal areas including a productive, organically cultivated kitchen garden.


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NettletonWiltshire SN14�is is a charming Grade II listed 4/5 bedroom house with attractive gabled elevations typical of the period which has been thoughtfully converted to provide a country home of great character. �e 2 paddocks are complemented by a small stable yard. In all the property extends to just over 3 acres.


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NorthleachGloucestershire GL54A substantial Grade II listed Georgian town house with 3 separate cottages & courtyard garden set in the heart of a popular market town. 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, study, garden room, 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite). Holiday cottage/annexe, studio, garaging & walled garden.


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SouthropGloucestershire GL7A beautifully refurbished substantial village property with a separate holiday cottage, studio & garaging, currently run as a successful B & B with 3 reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, study, garden room, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite). Holiday cottage/annexe, studio, garaging & walled garden.


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AxminsterEast Devon EX13A stunning Georgian house commanding superb views set in over 7 acres with 2 holiday cottages. Reception hall, 4 reception rooms, re-�tted & equipped family kitchen, games room, usual o�ces, 6 en-suite bedrooms, 2 further bedrooms & family bathroom. Garage block. Pair of detached self contained holiday cottages, swimming pool, gardens, grounds & paddocks. In all approaching 7.5 acres.


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Seaton Hole East Devon EX12Luxury Contemporary Coastal Living.Reception hall, ground �oor suite comprising hall, kitchen, bedroom, sitting room & wet room/cloakroom. Garden room, 4 double bedrooms (3 en-suite), stunning kitchen/dining room, living room, double integral garage, delightful landscaped gardens on a number of levels, huge paved terrace, decked & balconied areas, sea views, beach 150 yards.

o�ers in excess of £900,000

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MilsonBetween Tenbury Wells & Cleobury Mortimer DY14Occupying a stunning elevated position, a detached & extended character family house. 4 bedrooms, master with en-suite, 2 principal reception rooms, 23’11 x 12’7 traditional country style kitchen. Beautiful gardens & grounds of approximately 5.75 acres (to be veri�ed) with woodland walks, pasture paddocks, pond & streams. Peaceful & private position with lovely views over own grounds & beyond. Detached double garage, oil �red central heating & riparian �shing rights.


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Onibury Between Craven Arms & Ludlow SY7Occupying a stunning elevated position, with far reaching views, an extended cottage/farmhouse with annexe plus delightful gardens with pond, stables & pasture land extending to approx 5.75 acres (to be veri�ed ). 4 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms & views from the Long Mynd to �e Malverns. Direct access to the bridleway network. Extensive range of outbuildings.


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East GraftonWiltshire SN8An impressive & substantial 6/7 bedroom house built on the edge of an exclusive development with a well established garden & a large paddock with views over open countryside. Entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, study, family/television room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, boot room, 2nd cloakroom, boiler room, snooker/games room, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), leisure room/bedroom 7, triple garage, garden & paddock of approximately 4.5 acres.


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Wanborough Wiltshire SN4A handsome late Victorian family house situated on the edge of the village with extensive gardens & grounds totalling in excess of 2 acres. Entrance hall, cloakroom, dining room, sitting room with garden room o�, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, utility & boot room, 4 bedrooms (bedroom 1 with en-suite bathroom), family bathroom, triple garage with workshop, stable & studio, extensive gardens & grounds in excess of 2 acres.


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Codford St MaryWiltshire BA12A �ne example of a Grade II listed Queen Anne farmhouse, in village location within the Wylye Valley. 5 bedrooms, beautiful period features, lovely garden, garaging & stabling.


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Winterbourne Stoke Wiltshire SP3A charming detached cottage & separate annexe tucked away from the village, within enchanting streamside gardens. 3 double bedrooms. Annexe with income potential. Secluded location overlooking the River Till.


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StalbridgeDorset DT10A most impressive & beautifully presented 4 bedroom family home with extensive & spacious living accommodation o�ering versatility as to how it is utilised & potential for expansion with an attractively landscaped sheltered garden.


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Donhead St AndrewDorset/Wiltshire borders SP7A charming 3 bedroom period cottage with an annexe which has been sympathetically restored & improved with care taken to enhance its original character situated in an idyllic elevated rural setting with lovely far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.


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LamyattSomerset BA4A handsome detached former rectory together with a useful coach house annexe o�ering ancillary accommodation, workshop & garage, hard tennis court, delightful partly walled garden, orchard, parkland & meadow, in all just under 10 acres in a park like setting on the edge of a small village.


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Marston Magna Somerset BA22An elegant 6 bedroom period village house with open fronted double garage, single garage, well maintained gardens, stables & paddocks, in all approximately 4 acres looking out over farmland to Cadbury Castle & the Corton Ridge.


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TauntonSomerset TA2A classical late Georgian 7 bedroom Grade II listed country house set in beautiful private gardens enjoying a quiet yet convenient location at the foot of the Quantock Hills with glorious views over the surrounding countryside. In all about 2.93 acres.


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Alcombe, Minehead Somerset TA24 A stunning 5 bedroom attached period home o�ering beautifully appointed accommodation of quality & style, occupying a glorious rural location between Exmoor & the coast in wonderful gardens & grounds of about 6.6 acres.


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HorsleyGloucestershire GL6A substantial period house with magni�cent views over a valley situated in the Cotswolds. Yew Tree Cottage has just been subject to a complete refurbishment plan over the last year & now provides a stunning home �nished to a high standard. �e accommodation comprises entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, 3rd reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, 5 double bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. �e gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a gravelled driveway to the front.


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Sherston Wiltshire SN16Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, Sherston is a beautiful village with excellent facilities. Located close to the centre, Ash Tree House was built approximately 3 years ago to an individual design & to a high standard with magni�cent country views from the majority of the windows. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room with open �re, study, family room/dining room, kitchen with Aga, utility room, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. double garage, driveway parking & extensive garden.


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Near FlushingSouth Cornwall TR11A superb family house built to an excellent contemporary design with glorious views across & over the Penryn River in a much sought after location. Entrance hall, sitting room, garden room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, 4 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms, 3 car garage & beautiful landscaped gardens. In all approximately 2.68 acres.


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St AustellSouth Cornwall PL25A spacious property built to an exceptional speci�cation and standing in outstanding gardens. Hall, 2 cloakrooms, drawing room, study, large kitchen/family room, utility, 2 double bedrooms, shower room, bathroom & dressing room. Flexible layout enabling 4 bedroom accommodation. Excellent range of outbuildings, double garage & stone barn. Planning permission for indoor swimming pool. Exceptional grounds including oak plantation. In all approx 4.25 acres.


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Hinton St GeorgeSomerset TA17A �ne Edwardian residence, superbly presented throughout to provide a stylish & beautifully equipped & distinguished home, rich in many of the inherent features that one associates with a building of its age. In all almost 4 acres.


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West Coker HillSomerset BA22A �ne detached residence with extensive & versatile accommodation, swimming pool, tennis court, outbuildings & in all circa 1.2 acres. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms & self contained o�ce.


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Easthorpe LodgeEasthorpe NG13A �ne Edwardian gentleman’s residence in superbly landscaped private gardens in excess of 2 acres with excellent leisure facilities including a hard tennis court & heated swimming pool with pool house. Stable yard with stable block including 5 stables & a tack room. Additional land available by separate negotiation. Garaging with self contained sta� �at over.

O�ers over £1,250,000

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Copse HallWilsford NG32A magni�cent recreation of an early period manor house in attractively landscaped gardens. Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen, utility room, wine cellar, master bedroom with dressing room & en-suite bathroom, guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom. Double garage with adjacent o�ce/workshop. Grounds enjoying superb views over open �elds to the east.


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North ScarleNear Newark LN6A superbly refurbished detached period residence in a quiet rural position with excellent equestrian facilities including extensive stabling & grounds & paddocks of approx 7.75 acres. 3 reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, attic playroom & box room. O�ce, timber garage block. Newark 10 miles (Kings Cross 80 minutes).


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HorsingtonNear Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN10An impressive refurbished Victorian rectory situated on the edge of the village with grounds & paddocks extending to approx 9.5 acres. �e versatile character accommodation comprises entrance hall, 4 reception rooms, superb kitchen breakfast room, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, attic sitting room, converted coach house, summer house/gym, delightful gardens, wooded area & tennis court.


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South Collingham ManorCollingham NG23A �ne Grade II listed Georgian manor house standing in magni�cently landscaped grounds of around 5 acres. Sympathetically restored to retain much of the original character of the building & includes 5 reception rooms, bespoke kitchen with Rutland conservatory o�, 7 bedrooms & quality bathrooms. �e original Messinger orangery on the front has been fully restored. �e stunning grounds o�er superb privacy from the village with lawns to both the front, side & rear that border open countryside & run down to a large pond shaded by mature trees.


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Yew Tree BarnNorwell Woodhouse NG23Delightful conversion of a traditional barn into a unique 4 bedroom character home. Many rooms feature exposed beams & timbers, the lounge & family room each have open �replaces & �agstone �ooring. �e farmhouse style kitchen features an extensive range of hand crafted oak units with granite work surfaces. �ere are delightful mature gardens of over 1/3 of an acre, double garage with attached workshop & store & a studio/o�ce over, separate stable block within the paddock. �e garden & paddock extend to in excess of 2 acres overall.


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Wynstay House, Old Melton RoadNormanton on the Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12A �ne & striking detached medium size country house of the late Victorian/Edwardian period, in an elevated position overlooking open countryside in mature grounds extending to around 1.2 acres. Enclosed porch, entrance hall, cloakroom, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, conservatory, 5 bedrooms, 2 en-suite, bathroom, games/sitting room with exceptional panoramic views, 2 garages, outdoor swimming pool & mature grounds.


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�e Old Rectory, Church Lane Barton in Fabis, Nottinghamshire NG11A �ne detached Georgian period Rectory, south facing in grounds of around 2/3 of an acre. Skilfully restored, retaining and enhancing original features. Hall, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, study, sitting room, magni�cent kitchen, breakfast room, 5 bedrooms, 2 en-suite, family bathroom & separate WC, paved terrace, driveway & parking access through magni�cent electrically operated hardwood gates, triple car garage & south facing landscaped walled grounds.


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StamfordLincolnshire PE9A stylish, centrally located town house situated within moments of the High Street. Arranged over 3 �oors and comprising entrance hallway, study, dining room, cloakroom & large kitchen/family room & separate utility room. First �oor sitting room, principal bedroom with en- suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms & 2 family bathrooms. Courtyard garden & secure parking for 2 vehicles.


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Nr OundleEast Northamptonshire PE8A unique, Eco friendly, award winning contemporary home which featured in series 3 of Channel 4’s Grand Design programme. Nestling on the edge of a Woodland Trust reserve there are spectacular views over the adjacent countryside through the full height glass windows of the property. Flexible accommodation with open plan kitchen, dining & lounge area, utility room, TV room, study/gym, cloakroom. 3 double bedrooms (master en-suite) & family bathroom. Double width sliding doors lead out into gardens of around 0.74 acres.


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Petyt Place Chelsea SW3 A fantastic example of an old Chelsea period house with 6 bedrooms bene�ting from generously proportioned rooms, front & rear gardens & a lock-up garage. �e property is presented in a beautiful traditional English style & comprises 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 receptions & a dining room. Views of the River �ames. Ideal for a family.



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Eaton Square Belgravia SW1An impressive ground & lower ground �oor maisonette of approx. 1,833 sq feet on London’s premier garden square. Forming part of a white stucco fronted conversion on the south side of Eaton Square this property is newly refurbished & interior designed & bene�ts from wood �ooring, high ceilings, porterage, south facing decked terrace & private garden as well as access to the square gardens. Drawing room, dining room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest cloakroom, private terrace & garden.



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£2,395 per week

Tyburn House, Grosvenor Road London SW1A unique detached house on the banks of �e River �ames with spectacular views. Built after the war & with a distinct nautical feel its name is derived from the nearby outlet of �e River Tyburn. Comprises 3 double bedrooms, 3 en-suite bathrooms, split level reception, kitchen, integral garage & a decked terrace with a trap door that leads down to allow for a boarding boat. Exclusive to Chesterton Humberts.



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£1,600 per week

Culross Street Mayfair W1A stylish 2 storey Mews house of approx. 2,415 sq ft (includes garage) refurbished to an excellent standard in a prime Mayfair location. Comprises reception, eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 3 en-suites, guest WC, utility room, roof terrace & garage. Bene�ts from a south west facing roof terrace o� from the reception o�ering perfect entertaining space & only a short walk to Mount Street, Bond Street & Hyde Park.

£3,000 per week

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Holland ParkLondon W11 An absolutely stunning �rst �oor lateral apartment. Generous accommodation of 4,186 sq ft, �nished to luxurious standards. Kitchen/breakfast area, bespoke appliances, 2 stunning spacious reception rooms, master bedroom suite, separate dressing room, large en-suite bathroom with a rainfall shower/steam room & large jacuzzi bathtub. 2 further bedrooms, all of which incorporate bespoke bathrooms. Located in one of London’s most desirable areas opposite Holland Park & in the immediate vicinity of Notting Hill.

£5,500 per week

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Lancaster Gate London W2A magni�cent penthouse apartment located within a period building on Lancaster Gate.�e property comprises 3 double bedrooms all en-suite, a large open double reception & terrace. It has been furnished to a high standard throughout. Located moments from Hyde Park & within easy reach of the shops, bars & restaurants of the West End Bayswater & Notting Hill. Other properties available now in this prestigious development.Managed by Chesterton Humberts.

£1,950 per week



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Great Queen Street Covent Garden WC2 A newly refurbished 2 bedroom duplex apartment set in the heart of Covent Garden. �is contemporary, fully furnished apartment features a fully �tted kitchen, modern bathroom with bath & shower, hard wood �oors, original sliding sash windows, high ceilings & �replace. Located on Greet Queen Street, the property is only moments from Holborn, Covent Garden underground station & the Piazza, this provides is ideal for access to the City & West London.

£650 per week



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Maida Avenue Little Venice W9 A modern & well presented 4 bedroom house in the heart of Little Venice with views over Regents Canal. Comprising 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large reception, modern large eat-in kitchen, private garden & o� street parking for 3 cars.

£2,500 per week



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Wadham Gardens Primrose Hill NW3 Magni�cent detached family residence o�ering over 7,300 sq ft of immaculately presented & luxurious accommodation, situated on this highly sought-after quiet tree-lined avenue, just moments from Primrose Hill. 37ft double reception, 23ft library/study, fabulous 32ft conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, master suite with dressing room & en-suite bathroom, 6 further bedrooms, 5 further bath/shower rooms, guest WC, sta� accommodation, gym with Jacuzzi & sauna, wine cellar, lovely 94ft rear garden & o� road parking.

£10,000 per week



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Lady Margaret RoadTufnell Park N19 An immaculate 5 bedroom house situated on one of Kentish Town’s prime residential roads. Just a short walk from Tufnell Park underground station, it is ideally located for access to the City, the West End & the open spaces of Parliament Hill Fields & Hampstead Heath. �e house is arranged over 4 �oors & o�ers 2,790 sq ft of accommodation including a spacious double reception room & a large kitchen/dining room leading to a private 90ft garden with garden shed & children’s play house.

£950 per week

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Pearl HouseRoman Way N7 Warehouse conversion situated in Islington. 3 large reception rooms which overlook a court yard with a centrepiece fountain. Fully integrated kitchen, 6 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms & 1 arranged as a separate studio �at with its own kitchenette, full suite bathroom & separate entrance via a spiral staircase. �e master bedroom has a private dressing room, en-suite bathroom & private balcony, private roof garden with a kitchenette. O� street parking for 2 cars.

£3,900 per week

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West�eld Kidderpore Avenue NW3 A magni�cent apartment in this prestigious apartment block bene�ting from wooden �oors throughout, large decked terrace, plenty of storage, underground parking for 1 car, leisure facilities including a fully equipped private gym & swimming pool & communal gardens. Accommodation comprises double reception room & dining room with private terrace, fully �tted eat-in kitchen, large utility room, master bedroom with private terrace, en-suite bathroom & walk in dressing room, 2 further double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms & fully �tted wardrobes, study & guest cloakroom.

£2,000 per week

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Dockhead WharfShad �ames SE1 A newly refurbished original warehouse conversion on the �rst �oor of this portered development found in the heart of the desirable riverside location of Shad �ames, convenient for the transport links of London Bridge & a short walk for the City. �e apartment comprises large reception, fully �tted separate kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom, wooden �ooring throughout & boasts original beams, brickwork & good natural light.

£425 per week

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West India QuayCanary Wharf E14A stunning 2 double bedroom duplex apartment in this Manhattan style development located close to West India Quay DLR station. �e property boasts amazing views of the Olympic site, o2 arena, river & side views of Canary Wharf through the large �oor to ceiling windows. �e apartment has been beautifully redecorated to the highest speci�cation & bene�ts from excellent storage, 2 double bedrooms & 2 bathrooms.

£725 per week

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Swift Street Fulham SW6 An impressive terraced house, well proportioned over 4 �oors on a popular street in Parsons Green. Comprising modern eat in kitchen/dining room which leads out to a patio garden, a separate reception area & a large cellar for storage. �e master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom leads out onto a decked terrace & there are a further 3 double bedrooms, study/single bedroom & 2 bathrooms.

£900 per week

�e Courtyard, Gowan AvenueFulham SW6 A stunning, recently refurbished 3 double bedroom house arranged over 3 �oors, with modern kitchen, dining area, living room & 2 bathrooms which has been �nished to an extremely high standard throughout located in this gated development close to Parsons Green. �e property also bene�ts from 1 o� street parking space.

£695per week

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Old Library Apartments, Battersea High Street Battersea SW11�is is a very unique, very large & absolutely stunning loft style apartment just a short walk to the city or one of the many parks around Battersea. �e development is an old library conversion & the property itself is double fronted consisting of 2 original �ats that have been joined into one. �is means that not only do you have a 60ft reception room with lovely polished wooden �oors but it also bene�ts from having double height ceilings & windows the full way round so is incredibly light & spacious. �ere are 3 good sized double bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms & separate WC downstairs, ample storage throughout as well as 3 private balconies, a lovely manicured communal garden & 2 allocated parking spaces in this gated community to top it all o�.

£1,250 per week

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Henderson Road, Wandsworth Common Battersea SW18�is beautiful semi-detached family home has been recently fully refurbished & developed & o�ers in excess of 4,000 sq ft of living space. �ere is a generous balance of living accommodation & entertaining space o�ering up to 6 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms, private rear garden & o� street parking. �ere is a wealth of cleverly integrated technology & storage space very much in keeping with the properties character answering modern living requirements whilst maintaining period charm. In addition, the property is a moment’s walk from the open spaces of Wandsworth Common & bustling Bellevue Road and there are excellent transport links in to the City.

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£3,500 per week

Bath Road Chiswick W4 An impressive Norman Shaw designed house in this prime location of Bedford Park. �e property boasts a large double reception room with French doors leading to a landscaped garden, modern �tted kitchen with dining area & further access to the garden, separate utility room, downstairs cloakroom, 5 good sized double bedrooms with �tted wardrobes & a further single bedroom with access to a roof terrace & o� street parking. Within easy reach of the amenities & transport links of Turnham Green.

£1,400 per week

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Castelnau Barnes SW13 A rare opportunity to rent this wonderful semi detached house on Castelnau boasting a much larger than average garden which is 123 ft in length & double width in parts. �ere are 2 formal reception rooms on the ground �oor, a kitchen breakfast room, cloakroom, conservatory leading to garden & on the upper �oors there are 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. �ere is o� street parking, additional storage & a large cellar.

£4,950 per calendar month

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Elm Road East Sheen SW14 A beautiful 4/5 bedroom, 2 bathroom family house, �nished to a very high standard throughout. Comprising double reception room with plantation shutters on the bay windows, a superb large kitchen breakfast room opening out onto the landscaped garden, separate utility room & WC with stylish wooden & tiled �oors throughout the ground �oor. On the �rst �oor is the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further double bedrooms & family bathroom, on the second �oor is a further double bedroom & a study/single bedroom.


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Briar Walk London SW15 A beautiful family home located in a popular street in West Putney. �e property is beautifully presented & comprises 3 reception rooms ideal for entertaining, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, 6 bedrooms & a master bedroom suite with dressing area & en-suite bathroom & 3 further bathrooms. �e property has a stunning lawned garden & private driveway for o� street parking.

£1,846 per week

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Woodside, WimbledonLondon SW19A charming double fronted period home in a prime location within a short walk of Wimbledon Town, Wimbledon Village & Wimbledon Park with the bene�t of o�-street parking. �e house comprises 5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en-suite), cloakroom, 3 reception rooms, lovely kitchen/breakfast room & pretty secluded garden.

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Chester PlaceLondon NW1 A beautifully presented 4 double bedroom, 3 bathroom (master en-suite) Regency period property arranged over 4 �oors in this sought after location in Regents Park. �e property has been interior designed & restored to the highest standards & o�ers a formal dining room, 1st �oor reception room, family room, 4 double bedrooms, study, utility room, temperature controlled wine cellar, guest WC & a patio area. Full time housekeeper at an extra cost of £2,000 per month.

Randolph AvenueLondon W9 Rare to the market, this 6 bedroom house is situated on one of Little Venice’s prime streets moments from Regents Canal, the shops & cafes of Clifton Gardens & Warwick Avenue Underground. Spread over 5 �oors, this imposing white stucco fronted house comprises kitchen/dining room, large L shaped reception room, guest WC, master bedroom suite with large en-suite, 2 further bedrooms with en-suites, 2 twin bedrooms & a family bathroom.

£6,000 per week

£6,000 per week





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Dunstable Road, RichmondSurrey TW10 A delightful 3 bedroom house on a quiet road in the heart of Richmond. �e property has excellent open plan living space on the ground �oor including a stylish shower room, with a beautiful open plan kitchen & dining space leading out to a pretty lawned garden. On the �rst �oor are the master bedroom, 2 further bedrooms & a family bathroom.

Caroline Place, BayswaterLondon W2 A large family house located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Bayswater. �e property comprises 5 bedrooms, 2 receptions & 3 bathrooms over 4 �oors. �e property features wood �oors throughout, a patio garden & contemporary kitchen.


£3,600 per week

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ChippenhamWiltshire SN15 An impressive gated driveway leads you to this wonderful 4 bedroom Country House with views over the extensive private parkland, ornamental lily pond, large lake & church. �e property is a stone built family home with parts pre-dating the 18th century. Exposed beams, part panelled walls, large stone inglenook �replace with wood burning stove are just some of the many features this property has to o�er. Ideally located for the M4( J17) & the nearby market town of Chippenham.


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Grove House, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN8 �is detached family home set within mature gardens & approached by a gravelled driveway. �e property is located o� the high street & is set in the heart of this well served village o�ering a wider range of facilities in the nearby market town of Marlborough. �e accommodation is spacious & versatile including a large loft conversion with large gardens surrounding the property.


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Hadlow Tonbridge TN11A beautiful Grade II listed country house located on the grounds of Oxon Hoath Country Estate with stunning views over the surrounding countryside which is accessed via a private drive. �e accommodation comprises 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, further 2/3 bedrooms & ground �oor bathroom. Further bene�ts include indoor swimming pool, double car port, private garage for storage & private garden.

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Barrack Lane Aldwick PO18 A detached, modern family house which has been completely refurbished to a very high standard. �e property comprises large sitting room with patio doors to rear garden, spacious dining room, study/bedroom 4, kitchen/breakfast room with all white goods, utility room, cloakroom, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, further 2 double bedrooms & family bathroom with separate shower cubicle. �e property bene�ts from single garage, large rear garden, o� street parking & gas central heating.


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Avocet Way Horndean PO8A substantial detached 5 bedroom modern family house, set in a quiet residential cul de sac. �e property comprises large sitting room with patio doors to the rear garden, dining room, study, spacious second sitting/TV room, kitchen with white goods, utility room, cloakroom, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower; 2 single bedrooms, family bathroom, garden, parking space, large garage & gas central heating.

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South Western House Southampton SO14 Chesterton Humberts are pleased to o�er this beautiful 3 bedroom penthouse apartment set within the memories of days gone by. Secured building with concierge welcome & a beautifully restored ground �oor lobby with many original features. �e penthouse is on the sixth �oor, o�ering breath taking views from the private roof terrace, as well as porthole views across Southampton from the bedroom in the old watch tower. O�ered fully furnished, the property also bene�ts from 3 bathrooms, a large lounge/diner/kitchen & 2 secure allocated parking spaces.


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Breamore Salisbury SP6Delightful 17th Century detached thatched cottage oozing charm & character, nestled within mature gardens with nearby stream. �e cottage o�ers easy accessibility to Salisbury & �e New Forest. �is enchanting cottage is further enhanced by an inglenook �replace, wood burning stove & Aga. Accommodation comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, large mature garden, summer house with power & range of out buildings.

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Glanvilles Wootton Sherborne DT9 A spacious detached 5 bedroom property set in a rural location with grounds extending to approximately quarter of an acre. �e property also bene�ts from sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility conservatory & double garage with playroom over. �ere is an extensive garden with large pond & ample parking.


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�e Barn, Arundells Farm, Lower Henlade, Taunton Somerset TA3 Lovely 4 bedroom barn conversion with large gardens, stabling & paddock by negotiation. 1 mile from Junction 25 & 10 minutes to Taunton town centre.


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Breamore Salisbury SP6Delightful 17th Century detached thatched cottage oozing charm & character, nestled within mature gardens with nearby stream. �e cottage o�ers easy accessibility to Salisbury & �e New Forest. �is enchanting cottage is further enhanced by an inglenook �replace, wood burning stove & Aga. Accommodation comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, large mature garden, summer house with power & range of out buildings.

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Bruton Somerset BA10 A secluded 6 bedroom, Grade II listed farmhouse with formal garden, 2 cottages, swimming pool, garaging, workshop & agricultural buildings. Pasture extending to approximately 65 acres in all with river frontage to the river Frome. Set in a suberb rural location amidst beautiful undulating countryside.


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LanivetCornwall PL30An exceptional ring-fenced residential livestock farm serviced by an immaculate Grade II listed Georgian manor house in a glorious yet accessible rural location.Lot 1: 6 bedroom Georgian manor house, 3 bedroom bungalow, range of farm buildings, 62 acres. £2,250,000 guide priceLot 2: 85 acres of pasture & arable land. £500,000 guide priceLot 3: 73 acres of pasture & arable land. £450,000 guide priceLot 4: comprising Tremeere Haven bungalow & 6.03 acres. £325,000 guide price




Gillingham Dorset SP8A delightful residential stock & equestrian farm located on the fringes of the Blackmore Vale. Period south facing 5 bedroom stone built farmhouse. Extensive range of modern & traditional farm buildings, 268 acres ideal for numerous livestock or equestrian enterprises.





O�ers in excess of £2,000,000 guide price



WashfordSomerset TA23 A productive, ring fenced arable farm located in West Somerset, with investment potential. Converted 3 bedroom farmhouse, 4 bedroom holiday cottage, range of modern farm buildings, productive arable land extending to about 224.59 acres, currently cropped with Miscanthus. Available as a whole or in lots.

�e Ilsington Estate, PuddletownDorchester, DorsetA substantial Dorset agricultural & historic sporting Estate extending to 2,368 acres. In the open market for the �rst time since 1861. Comprising 3 Let Farms totalling 1440 acres, 2 vacant residential properties including the former Kennels House – a 5 bedroom detached Victorian house, 275 acres in hand woodland, 650 acres Puddletown Forest leased to Forestry Commission, extensive & productive �shing on River Frome, shooting & stalking, portfolio of 8 let cottages & a range of commercial units let & producing £25,750 per annum.

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O�ers in excess of £12,000,000

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Wiveliscombe Somerset TA4A fully restored & modernised period farmhouse. Principal en-suite bedroom, en-suite guest bedroom, 3 further bedrooms & family bathroom. Circular carriage drive, double garage, range of outbuildings & stores. Modern enclosed agricultural store 70ft x 20ft’. A number of enclosed paddocks. In all about 26.07 acres.





TauntonSomerset TA3 A rare opportunity to develop a private rural Estate with planning permission to establish a substantial 6 bedroom dwelling, all lying in some 174.9 acres of glorious attractive amenity woodland & pasture set in the heart of the Blackdown Hills.




Near RyeEast Sussex TN36A spectacularly located Grade II listed farmhouse in a rural location close to Winchelsea & Rye, which both have a wide range of local amenities. �e accommodation comprises 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a spacious well equipped kitchen/breakfast room & separate dining room, a delightful sitting room & a south facing sun room/study. Also a detached Oast House with planning permission for conversion to ancillary accommodation. In all about 5 acres.

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TemplecombeSomerset BA8An impressive 6 bedroom Grade II listed Georgian house set in magni�cent gardens & grounds of about 26 acres o�ering privacy & seclusion & including a heated swimming pool & tennis court. �e village is close by to the towns of Sherborne, Wincanton & Gillingham all o�ering a good range of local amenities. Also within easy daily commuting distance are many of the area’s best known independent schools.


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Marringdean HouseBillinghurst xxxAn outstanding 6 bedroom family home with superbly laid out accommodation situated on the southern edge of the highly sought after town of Billingshurst. With a detached studio/annexe, double garage, gardens & grounds. In all approximately 1.3 acres.

£1,250,000guide price

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GuildfordSurrey GU5 A charming semi detached period cottage dating from the late 18th century, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. �e cottage occupies a tranquil & enviable location on the edge of a hamlet. Close to Guildford, Godalming & Cranleigh which o�er extensive local amenities. �e accommodation comprises 2 double bedrooms, a good size kitchen/breakfast room & 2 further reception rooms as well as a study leading o� the sitting room. �e property has an abundance of period features.

£675,000 freehold

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Beautiful Chateau in the Tarn Villemur-Sur-Tarn, Tarn, France An old wine Chateau set in a unique position on the banks of river Tarn bene�ting from great privacy with 2 natural water boundaries & a walled frontage between the two gated entrances to the property. Features of the property include 6 hectares of park & woodland, 2 fenced paddocks on either side of the property, a “Pigeonnier” on its own hill in the deer �eld, a Tumulus surrounded by a dry moat within the private woodland and a bandstand.

€2,200,000

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PGA Golf CatalunyaGirona, Spain Spacious & exceptionally �nished detached homes & town homes set on a 300 hectare estate bordered by ancient forests, lakes & parkland.�e estate comprises an existing hotel, a luxurious clubhouse & plans for a further 50 room boutique hotel. Golf membership is limited tojust 350 individuals per course (owner membership). �e estate also features an exclusive sports club with tennis, paddle pool & gym. An agreement with Beach Club in Costa Brava & Sky Resort in the Pyrenees allows use of local equestrian centre & helicopter facilities.

€625,000 to €2,495,000

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Exceptional Homes in MarbellaCosta del Sol, Spain �is new residential project is set in the most exclusive & peaceful area of Marbella and consists of 53 new 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with 2 bathrooms; all with a renewed personality in design & functionality. �e development enjoys beautiful natural environment, free use of golf course, gym & paddle tennis & close proximity to amenities. �e completion date has been set for autumn 2011.

from €178,000 to €300,000

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Exceptional Property on the Left Bank of Lake GenevaSwitzerland Stunning south facing property with lots of light & space, with heated outdoor swimming pool & beautiful views of Lake Geneva, the mountains & countryside. �e property has been refurbished recently & enjoys 330 sqm of living space on 3600 sqm of land, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 balconies, large dining & living area, TV room, veranda with sliding glass doors, technical room, carport for 2 cars & additional parking for 3 cars.

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Podere CasanovaAsciano , Tuscany �is old Tuscan farmhouse is to be completely renovated & transformed into a villa of 500 sqm of the highest standards. It also includes a permit for a guest house of 120 sqm. �e property enjoys breathtaking views from every angle of the estate & is set between Asciano & Rapolano Terme on 4 acres of land, just 20 minutes south of Siena. Please visit www.casanova-siena.com for suggested renovations plans.

€1,045,000

International

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Elegant Contemporary VillaVale do Lobo Resort, Portugal Beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom villa of elegant contemporary design & 300 sqm of living space, only a few steps from the beach, enjoyingincredible views over the surrounding nature reserve, right down to the Atlantic waves & Faro island. �e villa is of recent construction &comprises a living & dining room, fully �tted kitchen with breakfast bar, storage room & entertainment room. �e exterior terrace adjoiningthe pool has a barbecue area.

€3,400,000

International

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�e HillKonakli, Alanya, Turkey �e Hill - a new landmark development in Konakli, moments from the popular resort of Alanya. It is an exclusive development of 1 to 3 bedroom apartments perfectly positioned on the hillside. Each apartment has unobstructed sea views. �e beach is only a 500m walk with the vibrant resort of Alanya a few minutes drive.

from €118,000 to €286,000

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Villas Valriche Domaine de Bel Ombre, Mauritius 2 - 4 bedroom plantation style, detached freehold villas set on over 200 hectares of lush, tropical landscaped grounds bordering beautifulLe Golf du Château – a 9 hole championship golf course. With sports, tennis club and residents beach club. �e island of Mauritius is a true pearl of the Indian Ocean –its south west location ensuring an excellent year round climate.

from $ 1,100,000 to $ 3,251,000

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Luxury Residence St James, Barbados �is stunning 4 bedroom/4 bathroom brand new home designed by a leading architect forms part of a highly acclaimed gated development. Set within the tropical gardens & surrounded by established high end residential areas of Turtleback Ridge. With a large wrap around covered terrace, large sun terrace & big negative edge pool, 3 large double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms & a spacious master suite occupying the whole of the top �oor, this villa is a true family gem.

$ 2,950,000

International

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A. Individual Lease Extensions�e Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (as amended) enables qualifying leaseholders to acquire a 90 year extension to the current lease with the ground rent payable under the existing lease reduced to a peppercorn as part of the process. A qualifying leaseholder must:. own a ‘long lease’ (a lease originally granted for a period in excess of 21 years);. have owned the lease for at least 2 years.It is possible for the existing qualifying owner who is in the process of selling a leasehold �at to submit a lease extension claim (by formal Notice) and then assign the claim to the purchaser who will complete the purchase of the lease extension after the sale of the �at. �e purchaser, in this way, does not need to have owned the lease for two years as the claim was made by the seller who had satis�ed the ownership test.

B. Collective Enfranchisement (ie buying the freehold collectively)�e 1993 Act also enables �at owners in a block of �ats to buy the freehold interest in their building. Unlike lease extensions there is no length of ownership period to be satis�ed by �at owners who participate in the purchase. However:. �e block must comprise two or more �ats;. At least two thirds of �ats must be held on qualifying leases (leases originally

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