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March 2016
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The region’s LARGEST property publication
JOSÉ MOURINHOLoving London
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Property News
What’s trending
COVER STORY : Picture postcard Steyning
Calendar : What’s on in March
March Collection : Steyning
New homes : Exclusive Hurstpierpoint hideaway
Interview : Sally Hubbard, M.D. Justin Lloyd estate agents
Legal matters : Stamping down on stamp duty
Up my street : Jason Bradshaw
You can do it yourself : Smile while you tile
Selling tips : Quick and easy kitchen makeover
Talk Money : Taking stock
Overseas : Get the jump on deals in Austria
Gardens : Spring outside
Future Brighton : Chalk Architects at play
Interiors : Get the Scandi look
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Shopping : Our Easter pick
Days out : Bluebells in bloom
COVER STORY : WIN a stay at My Brighton
Health : Hoping for leaner times
Style : First impressions count PLUS Beauty Box
Golf Guy : Save us from the chipping yips
Local news from the region
Business lunch : The Glass House, Wickwoods Country Club
Clean for the Queen : Please Keep Brighton Tidy
National news
Motors : José Mourinho takes a drive in Sweden
COVER STORY : Orla Kiely does Sport Relief
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EXPERT column
February has been a wash-out, too wet to start outside. Finishing
up inside still hinges on Mr Hill recovering from his broken ankle,
and now a case of man ‘flu. An enforced pause – and an evening
in the pub with a friend embarking on building work- has prompted
some reflection: What would we have done differently, knowing what
we know now? Well… these things:
1. Be a pain in the builder’s backside from the start. Get detailed,
itemised quotes, get everything explained, ask what contingency
covers. Assume nothing: Removing waste and debris, making
good damage, dealing with planning and building control – If you
want it done, get it in writing and make (significant) final payment
contingent on everything being finished. Ask up front and thou
shalt avoid (some) surprises later.
2. Builder X is probably £10k cheaper than builder Y because there’s
no project manager on site, and he’s trying to oversee multiple
projects himself. Choosing builder X will be a false economy.
Big projects need a site manager, or things don’t get finished,
everyone leaves at 3pm and it all runs late. Spend money upfront
and you avoid £15k (or, in our case, more) making up for it later.
3. Don’t surprise your neighbours. Talk through plans, and keep
talking. Apologise for noise or mess, take wine, flowers, whatever
it takes to keep relations cordial. Do not, on any account, allow
your scaffolder to set up in their front garden without even
warning them about the work (NB: this was not our mistake, but
something our now ex-neighbours did to us. (The ‘ex’ bit says it
all. It didn’t end well).
4. Everything you own will get covered in filth. Everything. Put stuff
in the attic, in storage, use dust sheets – move out for a bit if you
can. Pack up your kitchen stuff. Realising my salt pig contained
90% rubble and 10% rock salt was a lightbulb moment. Also, if
you put stuff away (especially tools or decorating equipment of
your own), it won’t go ‘missing’ during the work.
And that’s just for starters. I promise these four things alone will
save you money and grey hairs. If the last 18 months have taught me
anything, it’s to stop being so bloody British and polite about things,
and start asking difficult questions. The world of building work is big
and scary; make sure you go in fully armed, with quotes, plans, and an
awful lot of tea.
Spring is springing, and it’s time
to clear up winter’s mess and
start thinking about seeds and
planting for the coming year.
Now is a great time to clear, dig
and prepare those flowerbeds.
But what’s that noise?
Ah yes, pesky critters if you’re not a cat lover, worse if they get to your
seedlings and freshly dug earth. ‘Oh look,’ thinks Tibbles from next door
‘someone has considerately dug me a brand-new toilet. I had better
move those plants out of the way and use it.’
There are numerous folk remedies for repelling cats: placing orange
peel or chilli powder on the soil, using lion poo on your garden, turning
the hose on them. Most won’t work in even the short term, and some
are downright cruel. Even if you’re not a cat fan, roaming is their natural
behaviour, and you can’t expect them to read your ‘no cats allowed’ signs.
The Royal Society for the Protection
of Birds (RSPB) endorses a motion-
activated sonic cat repeller, which
emits a high-frequency noise that cats
hate (but which humans can’t hear).
Over a two year trial, it reduced cat
visits by 33% . However, that doesn’t
account for hearing-impaired cats (of
which there are surprisingly many),
and it leaves the other 67% of visits
to contend with. Animal behaviourist
Janetta Smith (furryittlemonsters.co.uk) recommends cleaning down
their ‘entry points’ with a solution of biological washing powder to
remove familiar smells, and spritzing with lemon juice (which they
don’t like, apparently); placing saucers of water around areas you want
to protect (they don’t like getting their feet wet) and making use of
reflective surfaces (a reflection will make them think there is another
cat). Use canes and nets to make access to the flowerbed difficult,
old holly leaves are prickly under foot – basically, approach it like you
approach burglary deterrence, and make your garden less appealing /
more bother than the one next door.
Well, it might. But cats are surprisingly resilient creatures. They are also
extremely territorial, and one of the most effective things you can do is
to get a dog (who has access to your garden) or, even better, get your
own cat. Once you’ve got your own cat, it will mark its territory and keep
other cats away. Like it or not, Tibbles is here to stay.
Let’s get outdoors
...THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CATS AND THEY’RE RUINING MY GARDEN
Will it work?
So how do I keep them out?
HOME TRUTHSTHE HILL HOUSE
Kate Hill
WIN, page 87
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TIVOLI CRESCENT NORTH, BRIGHTON Guide Price £1,250,000 - £1,300,000 SHIRLEY DRIVE, HOVE Guide Price £1,500,000 - £1,750,000
A rare opportunity to acquire an immaculately presented and recently refurbished 1920s family home situated in the sought after Withdean Area of Brighton. The impressive hallway with solid oak floors leads to the formal reception room, which benefits from a fabulous open fire. The open plan kitchen/reception area is an ideal space for entertaining. In short, simply breath-taking with views of the city, the sea and the Downs. Over two levels, the double height windows further enhance the stunning scenery. Sleek and contemporary in design, the solid wood kitchen and its inviting Aga is the hub of the home. The additional reception and dining area with French doors lead out onto a Juliette balcony and upper terrace. The lower floor very cleverly houses both a study and wine cellar while the first floor boasts four double bedrooms, two of which are en suite, shower room and a family bathroom. With bi-folding doors onto a slate patio area, the various tiered patio and garden areas include the office garden, the entertaining garden with pizza oven to boot and vegetable garden.
A substantial and most impressive detached family home of significant proportions, offering living and leisure space totalling a massive 6,003 square feet. The property occupies an impressive position on the corner of Shirley Drive and the Droveway, set within it’s own gardens on all sides. This is a superb property, which provides lovely light, generously proportioned and versatile living space, spanning 4 floors, making it a comfortable family home, consistent with modern demands and expectations. The reception space is light and airy, benefiting from many south and west facing windows, which fills the house with light. The huge choice of bedrooms occupies the first and second floors, together with modern well fitted bathrooms. Leisure and recreation are very ably accommodated, by the addition of a fabulous, heated indoor swimming pool complex as well as a massive cinema and games room. This then, is a remarkable property, with a wealth of space and special features, making it well worthy of an early visit and viewing.
94 Church Road | Hove | BN3 2EB 01273 778 877 | mishonwelton.com [email protected]
WHATEVER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
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TIVOLI CRESCENT NORTH, BRIGHTON Guide Price £1,250,000 - £1,300,000 SHIRLEY DRIVE, HOVE Guide Price £1,500,000 - £1,750,000
A rare opportunity to acquire an immaculately presented and recently refurbished 1920s family home situated in the sought after Withdean Area of Brighton. The impressive hallway with solid oak floors leads to the formal reception room, which benefits from a fabulous open fire. The open plan kitchen/reception area is an ideal space for entertaining. In short, simply breath-taking with views of the city, the sea and the Downs. Over two levels, the double height windows further enhance the stunning scenery. Sleek and contemporary in design, the solid wood kitchen and its inviting Aga is the hub of the home. The additional reception and dining area with French doors lead out onto a Juliette balcony and upper terrace. The lower floor very cleverly houses both a study and wine cellar while the first floor boasts four double bedrooms, two of which are en suite, shower room and a family bathroom. With bi-folding doors onto a slate patio area, the various tiered patio and garden areas include the office garden, the entertaining garden with pizza oven to boot and vegetable garden.
A substantial and most impressive detached family home of significant proportions, offering living and leisure space totalling a massive 6,003 square feet. The property occupies an impressive position on the corner of Shirley Drive and the Droveway, set within it’s own gardens on all sides. This is a superb property, which provides lovely light, generously proportioned and versatile living space, spanning 4 floors, making it a comfortable family home, consistent with modern demands and expectations. The reception space is light and airy, benefiting from many south and west facing windows, which fills the house with light. The huge choice of bedrooms occupies the first and second floors, together with modern well fitted bathrooms. Leisure and recreation are very ably accommodated, by the addition of a fabulous, heated indoor swimming pool complex as well as a massive cinema and games room. This then, is a remarkable property, with a wealth of space and special features, making it well worthy of an early visit and viewing.
94 Church Road | Hove | BN3 2EB 01273 778 877 | mishonwelton.com [email protected]
WHATEVER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
PROPERTY news
PROPERTY NEWS
Oakley are pleased to
announce the promotion of
David Beaken from Branch
Manager to a Director of Oakley Residential Lewes.
Executive Chairman Chris Oakley commented: “David has played an
extremely active role in driving forward our estate agency business
in the town of Lewes, and we are delighted to recognise his success
by appointing him to the position of a Director of the business.”
Prior to working with Oakley, David gained considerable experience
in the property market working with estate agencies in Brighton
and Hove, and commented: ‘It has been a really exciting experience
working with Oakley. We have a fantastic team and are able to advise
clients across a diverse range of property matters, which is a great
strength of the business over our competitors.
“Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with and
learning from some of Sussex’s most ethical and highly regarded
professionals. Having the opportunity to put these experiences into
practice has always been a goal of mine.”
David Beaken can be contacted on: 01273 487444
Countrywide has announced that Peter Long will take over from
Grenville Turner as chairman at the end of April. Long is currently
chairman of Royal Mail plc, and has held a variety of senior roles in
the travel and leisure sector.
He was formerly senior independent non-executive Director of RAC
plc from 2001 to 2005 and Rentokil Initial plc from 2005 to 2014.
He was also a non-executive director of Debenhams plc between
2006 and 2009.
“Peter brings a strong customer focus and a wealth of plc board
experience,” says a Countrywide statement. Long himself says: “I
am delighted to be joining the Countrywide plc board as Chairman
and am looking forward to working with Alison and her team. The
group has a clear focus on its customers as it executes its strategy
and generates long-term, sustainable shareholder value.”
In another development, Countrywide is going to announce “in
the very near future” that it is taking a stake in two tech start-up
companies as it builds what it calls a “digital offer” to customers.
Countrywide Chief Executive Alison Platt said that “We’re behind
the curve when it comes to delivering mobile and digital technology
to customers.” www.countrywide.co.uk
The Government has worked with Openreach – BT’s local access network business – and the Home Builders Federation (HBF) on an agreement
which aims to deliver superfast broadband connectivity to new-build properties in the UK. The new deal will see fibre-based broadband offered
to all new developments, either for free or as part of a co-funded initiative. It is estimated that more than half of all new build properties can be
connected to fibre broadband free of charge to developers.
HBF will promote and support uptake of the co-funding offer amongst their members, and emphasise the need to plan for connectivity early in the
development. Broadband speeds are an increasingly important factor in the home buying process, and this offer to developers will see more new-
build purchasers benefit from the very best connectivity to go alongside the many other advantages of purchasing a brand-new home.
DAVID BEAKEN MADE DIRECTOR AT OAKLEY CHANGES AT COUNTRYWIDE
NEW-BUILD HOMES TO HAVE SUPERFAST BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY
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PROPERTY news
The government claims 43 per cent of new homes built since the
introduction of the Help to Buy equity loan scheme in 2013 would not
otherwise have been built. A survey published by the Department
of Communities and Local Government also claims that 82 per cent
of buyers under the Help to Buy equity loan scheme would not have
been able to purchase their homes without it.
DCLG claims over 130,000 people have now been able to become
homeowners since the launch of the scheme.
Read more about this and other industry stories at
www.estateagenttoday.co.uk
Sawyer & Co. has been awarded both Silver, for Best Lettings
Agent in the UK, and Silver for the South Region for Sales at a
ceremony hosted by The Guild of Professional Estate Agents, in
association with The Telegraph.
Held on 28th January, in Mayfair, The Guild’s Annual Awards
recognise outstanding levels of customer care and industry
expertise in its 800-strong network of independent estate
agents.
The judging panel commended Sawyer & Co. on its consistently
high levels of customer service, outstanding expertise and
use of unique marketing tools. Director Chris Sawyer said,
‘Receiving this award is a huge honour to all of us at Sawyer &
Co. 2016 promises to be an extremely exciting year for us, and
we’re confident that this award is the first of many successes’.
Brand Vaughan officially celebrated their merger with Cambridge Residential recently and PORTFOLIO magazine went along to check out their
fabulous new office in Western Road, run by partner Simon Lemcke. No expense has been spared in turning their flagship office into a beautiful
customer-focused environment, complete with striking artworks. The partners and staff were on hand to serve champagne and canapes to over
100 guests, clients, local solicitors and business contacts.
Brand Vaughan, 117-118 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1DB. 01273 221100 www.brandvaughan.co.uk
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SAWYER & CO. SCOOP TWO AWARDS
BRAND VAUGHAN
in BN1 than any other agent*
you how we achieved this
*data supplied by Rightmove Intel
Tel: 01273 565566
STEYNINGAn Attractive and Spacious Detached Family House
A well-presented and spacious family house in an elevated position with views to the ridge of the South Downs. The house comprises reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, family room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, four bedrooms and a bathroom. The
property is in a mature plot with well-tended lawns on three sides, parking for three cars and a single garage. EPC rating E
Price £700,000 Freehold
STEYNINGA Grade II Listed Freehold Cottage in Steyning High Street
A particularly attractive and slightly elevated double-fronted town cottage built a little over 300 years ago. The cottage elevations are much as they were when built although internally the cottage has been remodelled to provide comfortable living. room with unique angled fireplace, double-aspect dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom. There is a west-facing garden to the rear of the property and
single garage in a small compound close-by.
Price £575,000 Freehold
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The Royal Pavilion Estate has been awarded nearly £5 million
from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The £4.99m HLF funding
comes on top of £5.8m pledged by Arts Council England, along
with money from the city council, charitable trusts and individual
patrons.
The money will help to pay for a major refurbishment of the
Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and the Studio Theatre. The project
forms the first phase of an ambitious regeneration of the Royal
Pavilion Estate to create a world-class cultural destination for
heritage, culture and the performing arts in the heart of the city.
Refurbishment and essential conservation work will secure the
future of the Corn Exchange, a Grade I listed building, and the
Grade ll listed Studio Theatre. Work is due to start in the autumn
of this year.
Combining an historic royal palace and Regency garden, a
museum, art gallery and three performing arts spaces, the Royal
Pavilion Estate is the city of Brighton & Hove’s cultural heart and
the Royal Pavilion its internationally recognised emblem.
www.brightonmuseums.org.uk | www.brightondome.org
Actor Antonio Banderas
has bought a £2.4 million
country house in Surrey.
Banderas is currently
studying at Central Saint
Martins, where he is
enrolled on a bespoke
short-course programme to learn the art of crafting menswear. He
bought the five-bedroom Huf Haus, one of only 200 in Britain, in Surrey
with girlfriend Nicole Kimpel, in order to have a permanent base within
commuting distance.
Speaking to The Sunday Times, Banderas explained: “This house gives
me the simplicity and freedom I need in my life at the moment. I find
Surrey completely magical. I am not a party person anymore, so I have
the space and peace to write.“ “I go cycling in the woods and everyone
in Cobham, Weybridge and Esther is incredibly friendly. Above all, I am
surrounded by nature.”
THE BEARDED LADY PRINT
BANDERAS’ SURREY HUF HAUS
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TRENDING
We love this Spring Radiant Orchid
and Rose Hand-tied bouquet,
part of British designer Julien
Macdonald’s exclusive Collection
with Interflora. Perfect for making
your mother’s day on Mother’s
Day! Exotic green Cymbidium
orchids with a touch of hot pink
at their centre bring a touch of
the tropical to the arrangement and contrast beautifully against a
backdrop of glittering gold roses and sunny yellow Calla lilies.
Julien Macdonald says: “This bouquet is simply bursting with fabulous
Spring style. It’s the embodiment of everything I love about the Spring
season – a time for colour and new, fashionable creations.”
Presented in a gift box with designer tag and ribbon, the Spring
Radiant Orchid and Rose Hand-tied, available from 4th January
2016, is priced at £75, plus delivery, and can be ordered online at
www.interflora.co.uk.
HAMPTONSLying on the outskirts of Hassocks, Clayton
Priory is Listed Grade II, being of particularly
important ‘historic and architectural
interest’, and is a superb example of a
classic Regency Country House. It has seven
bedrooms, numerous reception rooms, an
orangery, swimming pool, paddock and lies
in 12.4 acres. For more information contact
Hamptons-International on 01444 419140.
www.hamptons.co.uk
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STEYNING, West Sussex
A couple of years ago BBC Radio 2’s very
own Steve Wright was introducing a
caller from “Staining” in West Sussex.
The young lady quickly put him right: “That’s
pronounced like “stenning,” not “staining.” So,
that’s the first thing you need to know before
you start exploring the nooks and crannies
of Steyning. Just like the Greeks – who don’t
want no freaks – they don’t want no staining
in Steyning. One other need-to-know bit:
Steyning is closely linked with the villages of
Bramber and Upper Beeding, much as Hove
is joined at the hip with Brighton, and locals
think of them as a unity. Otherwise, the usual
rules apply: be curious, be hungry and thirsty,
search out the twittens and local attractions.
Steyning and Bramber/Upper Beeding
began life in Saxon times when, according
to legend, St Cuthman stopped to rest while
carrying his mother in a wheelbarrow, which,
I assume was how saints stayed fit prior to
the invention of golf courses. In the end, he
decided to build a church (as one does), now
St Andrews & St Cuthman’s. It is thought that
Alfred The Great’s father, Ethelwulf, was once
buried here. His earthly remains have since
been moved to Winchester, but his burial
marker stone may still be seen in the church’s
porch.
These days Steyning is a thriving market
town lying alongside the A283, four miles
up the Adur River from Shoreham-by-Sea.
Around 1047, prior to the Norman Conquest,
it was already a busy, well-established port,
and the area leading from Shoreham-by-
Sea through the break in the South Downs
A JEWEL IN THE DOWNS
Nestled softly in the undulating folds of the South Downs, midway between Brighton and Worthing, the ancient town of Steyning enjoys the best of two worlds. Daniel Frickelton points you in the right direction...
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STEYNING, West Sussex
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to modern Steyning and Bramber would
have been flooded. Even when the Normans
eventually built their post-invasion castle at
Bramber, it would have been approachable
by boat. The river began silting up in the 14th
century, its course was altered to its current
location and commerce became difficult. The
1861 establishment of a Shoreham-to-London
railway line, with a station serving Bramber
and Steyning, would have been a welcome
boost to the local economy. Ironically, that
same railway bed, now a walking/cycle path
stretching from Shoreham-by-Sea to Dorking,
still provides locals and daytrippers with what
is surely one of the most beautiful walks or
bike rides to be found anywhere in the south
east, with much of the southernmost stretch
following the course of the Adur.
When it comes to natural beauty, local
residents enjoy an embarrassment of riches.
Perched on the edge of The South Downs
National Park, the towns enjoy the natural
tranquillity of marshland, downland and river
views from every window. There are scores of
downland or riverside walks to choose from,
all with stunning views and many beginning
or ending with the prospect of a good pub
lunch and a pint. The annual South Downs
Way Walk (10-18 June), a nine-day trek along
the beautiful South Downs Way National
Trail, stretching 100 miles from Winchester
to Eastbourne and enjoyed by hundreds of
people from all over the world, takes you right
through Steyning. Visit www.southdownsway.
com for more information.
Visitors from Brighton & Hove and
Worthing have, of course, long been coming
to Steyning and Bramber for weekend flights
into the countryside. Conversely, residents
of these villages have the two cities at their
doorsteps for those times when even the rich
array of cultural and shopping opportunities
available in the local community are not
enough. Steyning boasts four public houses,
the award-winning Steyning Tea Rooms, four
estate agents and three banks. Besides the
thriving shops populating the High Street of
this pretty village, there is a leisure centre
and a modern, state-of-the-art health centre,
a public library and the popular Steyning
Museum. Inevitably, some enthralled visitors
will see the advantages of raising children in
the shadow of the sumptuous Downs. When
that happens, it is useful to know that the
town is home to Steyning Grammar School,
founded in the Stuart period (1614), now a
comprehensive school comprising 2,500
pupils, with a sixth form comprising over
400 pupils. It also has a primary school (400
pupils) and a pre-school.
Bramber and Upper Beeding contribute
a further three public houses, the well-
known Best Western Hotel and Old Tollgate
carvery, an Indian and a Chinese restaurant,
and Bramber Castle, the historic ruins of the
Norman castle that formed part of William
the Conqueror’s post-invasion line of defence,
stretching along the south coast. Towers
Convent School, in Upper Beeding, a Catholic
independent day and boarding school, caters
for girls from pre-prep to age 16 and boys up
to age eight.
Steyning, Bramber and Upper Beeding
have the best of all worlds: country living in
spectacular surroundings on the doorsteps
of Brighton & Hove and Worthing. If there is
something missing, it is hard to see what that
might be. Maybe it would just be you...
“When it comes to natural
beauty, local residents enjoy an embarrassment of
riches”
Haywards Heath SalesTel: 01444 419140 | email: [email protected]
Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk
Crawley Down, West Sussex £4,950,000 FreeholdAn outstanding eight bedroom Grade II listed Georgian country house, extensively refurbished but retaining many period features, extending to 8,700 sq ft, with 2 ancillary cottages, a swimming pool and equestrian facilities, in all about 34 acres.
Nr Lewes, East Sussex £3,500,000 FreeholdA magnificent nine bedroom Grade I listed property built in the style of Sir Christopher Wren around 1686 by Theobald Shelley. The property offers flexible and beautifully maintained accommodation spanning over 7700 sq ft. In all about 4.7 acres.
Prime & Country House DepartmentTel: 01483 572864 | email: [email protected]
Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk
An outstanding and historic Grade II listed manor house with magnificent views of the South Downs. The interior has been impeccably restored throughout and the immaculate formal and informal rooms are in keeping with its historic and stately character.
Price on Application, FreeholdSteyning, West Sussex• 10 Bedrooms & 7 bathrooms• 7 Reception rooms• 3 Bedroom cottage• 2 Staff apartments• Swimming pool & tennis court• Gardens and grounds, approx. 35 acres
Hamptons International Estate Agents HoveSales. 01273 796 061 | Lettings. 01273 796 159
Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk
An exceptional quality three bedroom apartment in a Grade I listed building on Sussex Square. This elegant apartment is on the first floor with South facing sash windows off the main living area and stunning views over the private landscaped gardens. The property benefits from a large open plan kitchen and living area. The second level leads to the rear of the property with steps down to a private lift, guest WC and Laundry room with generous storage. The master bedroom has 100% wool carpets and neutral wallpapered walls with a 42” recessed LCD TV, separate dressing space with full height, mirrored sliding doors and a stunning en-suite bathroom with feature marble wall slabs, double sinks and limestone floor. There are a further two double bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom. Throughout the apartment there are wide solid oak floors and American black walnut flush doors. EPC 80.
£3,000 PCMSussex Square• Grade I listed• 3 Bedrooms• 2 Bathrooms• Oak Floors• Walnut doors• Communal gardens• Stunning views• Garage• Available for 3 months from April
SHORT LET
Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk
Hamptons International Estate Agents HoveSales. 01273 796 061 | Lettings. 01273 796 159
Nash Watson Sales. 01273 733500
A selection of six brand newly built, four bedroom, two bathroom, terraced houses, all benefiting from a roof terrace, parking space and patio garden available NOW in Brighton. These terrific new homes offer all the advantages that come with new-build properties, and are situated in a quiet Mews but in a great central Brighton location.There are numerous benefits on offer commensurate with new build houses, such as good insulation, both from a sound and heating perspective, up-to-date double glazing throughout, and photovoltaic panels on the roof which help to reduce energy usage, keeping electricity bills lower. On the ground floor are the living room and kitchen which are semi open-plan, offering an adaptable way of using the space, as well as a guest WC. At the rear of the living/dining space, double doors open out onto a bijoux patio which would serve perfectly as a little space to sit out in, possibly for a barbeque with friends or even just to hang out the laundry!On the first floor there are three bedrooms, one good size double, overlooking the Mews at the rear and two smaller bedrooms, all served by a nicely appointed bathroom. On the top (second) floor is a further well proportioned double bedroom with bright and amply-sized en-suite shower room. This floor also affords the access to the roof terrace, ideal for entertaining friends in the evening or to enjoy a morning coffee on those balmier mornings. A great opportunity to buy a low maintenance, four bedroom home with parking, in a well-connected part of central Brighton.
£500,000 eachConnaught Mews, Brighton
10 & 12 MarchThe Hollies
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CALENDAR of events
MarchOur pick of March events. Celebrity chefs, iconic bands, ballet and Sport Relief
Celebrity chef James Martin, with his brand new live show. The show promises to be a fast-paced, interactive and high-tech extravaganza. Packed with James’ signature cooking
demonstrations, full of surprises and some very special guests.James Martin said: “I’ve been cooking live on TV for 20 years now and I felt it was time to do something I’ve never done before that was truly special. I’m so excited to be heading out on my first-ever tour, doing what I do best, but on the big stage. I’m pulling out my favourite recipes and mixing in plenty of surprises and special guests in what I hope is going to be a feast of a live show.”Brighton Centre, 7.30pm. www.brightoncentre.co.uk
The Hollies perform their Hits - The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Carrie Anne, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother and many more of their classic hits in a brilliant two-hour performance.With an Ivor Novello Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to British Music’ and induction into the prestigious American Rock n’ Roll Hall Of Fame ‘for their Impact on the Evolution, Development, and Perpetuation of Rock n’ Roll’, there is no doubt that The Hollies helped shape the world of Pop and Rock as we know it and continue to perform with pride and passion around the world.10th: The Hawth, Crawley, 7.30pm. www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk. 12th: Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, 7.30pm. www.worthingtheatres.co.uk
Love, desire and betrayal are the ingredients of the shocking true story which inspiredPicasso’s masterpiece, The Three Dancers. Now Rambert springs Picasso’s painting from the canvas to the stage, as choreographer Didy Veldman brings to life his vivid Cubist imagery and the themes of ecstasy and doom that fill his work.
The 3 Dancers forms the centrepiece of a triple bill that also includes Transfigured Night. Created by two-time Olivier Award-winning choreographer Kim Brandstrup, it is a heart-breaking love story, with intimate duets and spectacular ensemble dancing amplifying the beauty and romance of its Schoenberg score.Hydrargyrum, a new work from Rambert’s Patricia Okenwa, completes the programme. Full of drama, world-class dancing and live music, this is Britain’s national dance company at its most captivating.Theatre Royal, Brighton. For times and prices visit www.atgtickets.com/brighton
Currently riding high in the charts with Secret Love Song, Little Mix have sold over seven million records, had two UK No.1 singles and two platinum albums. As well as a successful arena tour, they have been the recipients of both a Cosmo Ultimate Woman Award and a Glamour Women Of The Year Award. With over half a billion YouTube views worldwide, they’ve also
successfully become one of Britain’s greatest exports, with massive tours in the US, Australia and Japan – breaking the Spice Girls’ long-held record of highest debut US chart position for a UK girl group in the process. Brighton Centre, 7.30pm. www.brightoncentre.co.uk
The 26th Sussex CAMRA Branches Beer & Cider Festival hosts over 160 beers from across the UK, including new beer launches from some of our Sussex breweries, plus a large selection of ciders and perries. There will also be an excellent selection of British and foreign bottled beers to drink at the venue or take away. Real ales from Sussex breweries include 360 Degrees, Sheffield Park: Black Cat, Framfield: Crooked Brook, Copthorne Greyhound,West Chiltington: Gun, Heathfield: Naked Beer,Lancing: and Heathen, Haywards Heath.Corn Exchange, Brighton Dome. For detailed information, times and prices visit www.sussexbeerfestival.co.uk
22 MarchJames Martin:
Plates, Mates and
Automobiles
16 -19 MarchRambert: The 3 Dancers
14 March Little Mix
17 - 19 MarchSussex Beer & Cider Festival
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The nation is being encouraged to walk, run, swim or cycle themselves #proud at Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games events from 18th to 20th March – with hundreds of local events across the UK. As ever, celebrities have been challenged to go the extra mile – including Jo Brand’s Hell Of A Walk,135 miles from one side
of the country to the other in seven days, and Eddie Izzard’s 27 Marathons in 27 days.Get kitted out: Sport Relief Merchandise is available from Sainsburys, Rymans, Oxfam, Pottermore, Robert Dyas, T K Maxx and Home Sense. For more information about how to do yourself proud by entering the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games, go to www.sportrelief.com.
Lianne La Havas’ critically acclaimed album ‘Blood’ was released to a flurry of her best reviews to date, with many critics drawing comparisons with the likes of Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Joni Mitchell, and went straight into the charts at number two – two places higher than the peak position of her popular debut album ‘Is Your Love Big Enough?’.‘Blood’ also received similarly glowing reviews across the board in the States. “What comes across first is the sheer grace of her voice. It can be a breathy purr, a lilting tease, a liquid confession or a torchy declaration,” commented the New York Times, while the New Yorker described Lianne as a “polished guitarist and inventive songwriter.” Even President Barack Obama proved to be a fan when he featured Lianne in his summer Spotify playlist.Lianne’s show-stopping performances captivate huge audiences – such as on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – and intimate sessions alike, as with her Tiny Desk Concert for NPR. De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea. 7.30pm. www.dlwp.com
Sandi Toksvig - comedian, novelist, actor, broadcaster, university chancellor, and (inter)national
treasure, MC. She now finds herself in the startling position of having co-founded the UK’s fastest-growing political party, the Women’s Equality Party.Sandi is celebrating the launch of the party with a fundraising tour of a uniquely witty evening of her stand-up, stories and fascinating facts. Whether you’re a Sandi fan, a supporter of gender equality or you just want to have a great night out, this could be just the ticket.Brighton Dome, 7.30pm. www.brightondome.org
The legendary British jazz-influenced folk band featuring Jacqui McShee, Gerry Conway, Spencer Cozens, Alan Thomson and Gary Foote, will perform a set spanning over five decades. “Pentangle were one of the most influential groups of the late 20th century.” John Leonard – producer and presenter at Radio Sheffield.“Pentangle expanded the frontiers of folk music in the 1960s, and since then the various line-ups have continued to make groundbreaking music. One thing has remained constant, however – Jacqui McShee’s unique voice.” Expect to hear an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, blues and folk rock, including the classics I’ve Got a Feeling and Cruel Sister.Komedia, Brighton, 7.30pm. www.komedia.co.uk
Following the success of their 30th anniversary ‘Steeltown’ tour, Big Country set off again to celebrate their catalogue of songs. The band will perform classic hits and live favourites, including Harvest Home, Fields Of Fire, In A Big Country, Chance,
Wonderland, Look Away, The Teacher, plus a surprise for longtime fans…Steeped in a stunning catalogue of proud and stirring hit songs and huge selling albums, including The Seer, Steeltown, Peace In Our Time, and the triple Grammy-nominated, The Crossing, Big Country they continue to look beyond the next horizon in 2015.The band: Bruce Watson (guitars/vocals), Mark Brzezicki (drums, vocals), and Jamie Watson(guitars/vocals) will be augmented on stage by Simon Hough, and Eric Bell. The Ropetackle, 8pm. www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk
18 - 20 March Sport Relief
12 MarchLianne La Havas
8 MarchSandi Toksvig Live! Politically Incorrect
30 MarchJacqui McShee’s Pentangle
26 MarchBig Country
North Gardens, Brighton OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £725,000 FREEHOLD
A simply stunning three double bedroom townhouseLocated in the heart of central Brighton conservation area just off the North Laine, the property benefits from spacious open plan living with front
and courtyard gardens on the ground floor. There are two double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and a third double bedroom with roof terrace which offers panoramic views across Brighton and to the South on the second floor. Situated within 200 metres of Brighton Station - on a
relatively quiet one way street - it has the added benefit of two off street parking spaces. Viewing this property is essential.Energy Rating D58.
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STYLISH HOMEThis smart three-bedroom terraced house has well-arranged accommodation over
two floors. The property has a modern submarine grey kitchen featuring granite
work surfaces, a stylish bathroom with modern white suite, contemporary radiators,
a useful cellar space for storage (that could be converted, subject to normal consents) and
a lovely decked rear garden, ideal for entertaining. The master bedroom is light and airy,
with painted wooden floorboards. Energy Rating is D65
Situated close to the vibrant areas of Kemp Town and Brighton Marina, with their excellent
range of shops, cosmopolitan restaurants and bars, and sporting & leisure facilities, this is a
superb home.
Bennett Road, Brighton, BN2 5JL
Price: £450,000Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Extras: Cellar space which could be converted, subject to normal consentsBest Bits: Great location; smart, modern kitchen & bathroom; garden ideal for entertaining
Maslen Estate Agents39 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3HQ01273 677001www.maslen.co.uk
52 Church Road Hove, BN3 2FN • Tel 01273 778844
113 St. Georges Road, Brighton BN2 1EA • Tel 01273 685111
10 Station Road, Portslade BN41 1GA • Tel 01273 383830
Beautiful Edwardian 4 bedroom semi-detached house. An elegant three storey bay fronted house with a wealth of beautiful period features set in a quite tree-lined street in Hoves highly sought after Wilbury District. A classic red tiled path leads up to an elegant bay fronted home arranged over three floors. Double sash windows, picture rails, ceiling architraves and tasteful colour schemes all combine to create a beautiful example of contemporary living in a period property. This sympathetically extended four bedroomed family house is situated within walking distance of the seafront, town centre and both Brighton and Hove railway stations.
Two bedroom top floor apartment in purpose built Victorian mansion block. Sitting at the top of Hove’s very first purpose-built mansion apartment building, this elegant property has been completely renovated for todays contemporary lifestyle whilst retaining a wealth of period detail. Set in the grandeur of this Victorian building, contemporary interior design blends seamlessly with a host of original features dating back to 1883. Boasting panoramic views stretching from the South Downs all the way across the roof tops of Hove to the sea, this beautiful two bedroom apartment is ideally placed for all that Brighton and Hove has to offer. There is a communal lift and share of freehold with this property. EPC Rating F.
www.sawyerandco.co.uk
BURTON VILLAS, HOVE - £850,000 HOVE OFFICE: 01273 778844
GRAND AVENUE MANSIONS, HOVE - £500,000 HOVE OFFICE: 01273 778844
Lovely 5-bedroom family home in South Portslade with south-facing garden. On a small grid of very popular residential roads off Portslades main thoroughfare, St Aubyns Road is unexpectedly quiet being just one-way. Over three levels this yellow brick Victorian home with distinctive red brick detailing sits mid terrace. Inside décor is largely neutral with a combination of engineered wood flooring on the ground floor and cream carpets elsewhere. This is a spacious and light home in a family-friendly neighbourhood. EPC rating E
A unique and individual five bedroom, detached family home with stunning triple aspect views to Saltdean Oval, the sea and the Sussex Downs. Situated in one of Saltdeans most sought-after, peaceful locations, the property is built nestled into a gentle incline in a street where each house has its own independent architecture and style. Originally a bungalow with a separate annexe, the building has been sympathetically extended by the current owner to form a versatile, three storey home, the lower level forming a self-contained apartment, lending itself to a myriad of possibilities. With its landscaped front terraces and its beautiful rear sun terrace and secluded Spanish style garden, this property is a covetable example of a spacious seaside residence with impregnable views and versatile interiors. Enjoying a variety of nearby independent shops, a childrens park, outstanding local schools, dazzling walks and easy access to the city centre via regular public transport. EPC Rating E
www.sawyerandco.co.uk
ST AUBYNS ROAD, PORSTLADE - £499,950 PORTSLADE OFFICE: 01273 383830
CHICHESTER DRIVE WEST, BRIGHTON - £595,000 BRIGHTON OFFICE: 01273 685111
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COACH HOUSEImmaculate, historic, architect-designed three-bedroom Coach House with roof terrace.
Discreetly set back from the road in a central yet very secluded and peaceful mews, the
visually stunning flint and bungaroosh front wall of this three-storey house dates back to
at least 1800. Behind the elegant black and white facade, a brand new architect-designed
house has been constructed to seamlessly incorporate imaginative modern technology
alongside reclaimed original Georgian features, thereby creating a stunning 21st Century
home.
From the fireplace in the living room to the vaulted ceiling of the cinema room, every aspect
of this home is finished to an incredibly high modern standard with the highest attention to
detail.
To highlight the other aspects of this unique property, a wealth of historic, original Georgian
documentation, some handwritten on velum and dating back to 1820, will accompany the
sale.
The Coach House, Norfolk Buildings, BN1 2PZ
Price: £1,400,000Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Extras: Integral garage; Roof terrace; Set in secluded mewsBest Bits: Vaulted ceiling; Gated; Architect-designed
Fine & Country46 Church RoadHove BN3 2FN 01273 739911www.fineandcountry.com
Fine & Country 46 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN Tel: +44 (0)1273 739911
Grand Avenue, Hove EPC: Exempt
Springfield Road, Brighton EPC: E
Tel: 01273 739911
Tel: 01273 739911
OIEO £400,000
OIRO £1,100,000
Sitting at the top of one of Brighton and Hove’s most prestigious art deco buildings, this wonderfully light and spacious home commands spectacular direct sea views.Set in the grandeur of a Grade II listed building, contemporary interior design combines seamlessly with a host of original 1930’s period features. Boasting direct sea views from all main rooms and commanding vistas stretching from the roof tops of Brighton all the way to the Sussex Downs, this beautiful two bedroom flat is ideally placed for all that Brighton and Hove has to offer.
Beautiful Period 4 Storey Semi Detached House. An elegant bay fronted period house with an extensive garden and a wealth of beautiful 1890s period features.Conveniently located on a quiet road, this expansive and versatile house features spacious rooms, tall ceilings and large bay windows. Set over four floors this four bedroom home offers ideal flexible family living for a contemporary lifestyle within the grandeur of a period property.Situated within easy reach of both Varndean and Dorothy Stringer schools, this house is very close to London Road station and approximately just a 15 minute walk to Brighton’s famous North Laines.
fineandcountry.comTM
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THE collection
THE MARCH COLLECTIONThis month we bring you the best homes from in and around the beautiful,
ancient town of Steyning
A substantial Edwardian semi-detached, five-bedroom house in a prime residential location.
The spacious accommodation includes a ground-floor bedroom suite, a stunning family
kitchen and an impressive principal bedroom suite on the second floor. This is a charming
family home with many original features such as high ceilings, panelled doors and a variety of
fireplaces. Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, five bedrooms,
shower room and two bathrooms, separate WC, charming gardens.
Family CharmGoring Road, Steyning BN44 3GF
Price: £750,000Hamilton Graham01903 879212www.hamiltongraham.co.uk
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Approached via a long private driveway behind high electronically operated gates,
the former farm house boasts an impressive Grade II Listed family home with
five bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a substantial amount of secluded land
offering stunning views across the Sussex countryside.
The living area and dining room both feature an Inglenook fireplace and there is a
modern fitted kitchen with period-style ‘Butler Sink’.
To the outside, the property boasts a considerable amount of land, followed by
three timber stable/loose boxes, with yard to front and small paddock bound by
post-and-rail fencing.
A stunning two-bedroom barn conversion located within the favourable South
Downs National Park, surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Offered with no onward chain, this idyllic two-bedroom countryside property
comprises of a modern open-plan high-gloss fitted kitchen, through lounge / dining
area with vaulted ceilings with original beams and modern bathroom suite.
To the outside of the property there is a low-maintenance, paved rear garden with
planted borders and fence surround with ample space for table and chairs. Off-
street parking for a number of vehicles to the front of the property.
An outstanding and historic Grade II listed manor house with magnificent views
of the South Downs. The interior has been impeccably restored throughout and
the immaculate formal and informal rooms are in keeping with its historical and
stately character.
In summary: 10 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms : 7 Reception rooms : 3-bedroom
cottage : 2 staff apartments : Swimming pool & Tennis Court : All set in
approximately 35 acres of gardens and grounds
History HouseBlocques, Ashurst, Steyning BN44 3AP
Barn Conversion Long Barn, Upper Beeding, Nr Steyning BN44 3TN
Magnificent ManorSteyning, West Sussex BN44 3AA
Price: £1,250,000Fox & Sons 01273 461671 | www.sequencehome.co.uk
Price: £549,950Fox & Sons 01273 461671 | www.sequencehome.co.uk
Price: on applicationHamptons Prime & Country House Department
01483 572864 | www.hamptons.co.uk
HURSTPIERPOINT | Offers In The Region of £1,600,000
DITCHLING | Price Guide £725,000 - £750,000
Character country house - Set in approx. 2 acres - Detached annex over double insulated garage/gym complex - Large master
suite with dressing room - Rural views over neighbouring farmland - Swimming pool - 4 bedrooms - 6 reception rooms -
3 bathrooms
Spacious detached family house - Approximately 2,760 sq ft - Flexible accommodation over two floors - A Stone’s throw from
the centre of the village - Garage - Private driveway with parking for several cars - 4/5 bedrooms - 4/5 reception rooms -
3 bathrooms
chattestates.co.uk | 01273 844500 34 HIGH STREET, DITCHLING, EAST SUSSEX BN6 8TA
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VILLAGE LIFE ‘Merlins’ is a rare example of a good-sized family home with a larger-than-average
garden, sitting centrally within the village and having potential for further
extension if required, subject to any necessary consents.
The property, with its balanced accommodation, boasts good-sized and well-appointed
rooms. The sitting room is of an excellent size and is beautifully light, with the benefit of
corner bi-fold doors opening onto the south-facing terrace with beautiful views over the
large garden.
The property is highly adaptable, with a further reception room and wet room on the ground
floor, which could suit any potential purchasers requiring an attached annex. The first
floor provides a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and
a family bathroom. There is also the added bonus of a games room/study being accessed
via the bedroom on the east side of the property. A good deal of privacy and seclusion is
achieved with the garden surrounding the property on all sides.
South Street, Ditchling, BN6 8UQ
Price: OIRO £1,250,000Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Extras: Potential for further extension; Flexible accommodation; Further timber outbuildings; Games room/studyBest Bits: Gardens surrounding the property on all sides; Central village location: Highly adaptable
Chatt Estates34 High Street, Ditchling,East Sussex BN6 8TA01273 844500www.chattestates.co.uk
Situated within minutes of the centre of the sought-
after village of Hurstpierpoint lies the unique and
select development of ‘Erskine’, which is proudly
being presented to the market by Chatt Estates. Ornate
wrought iron gates open onto a central courtyard, where the
four exclusive properties sit and enjoy backing onto South
Downs National Park. The majority of the properties have
grounds in excess of an acre, which make them an extremely
rare commodity indeed. The six-bedroom Manor House is
accompanied by two stunning six-bedroom traditional-style
barns and a beautiful four-bedroom ‘Sussex style’ house.
Craftsmanship is of the highest standard, using only the
finest-quality materials. State of the art technology and
opulent touches run throughout the properties and all have
the benefit of detached double garages and ample parking.
Price on application.
For more information contact Chatt Estates,
34 High Street, Ditchling. BN6 8TA.
01273 844500
www.chattestates.co.uk
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NEW homes
If the idea of a beautiful new home just 10 minutes’ drive from Brighton appeals to you, then you’ll need to take a look at a prestigious new development in Hurstpierpoint.
“Ornate wrought iron gates open onto a central courtyard, where the four exclusive properties sit and enjoy backing onto South
Downs National Park”
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Buy & sell with the experts.
Dyke Road, Brighton£1,250,000
A truly magnificent and substantial 2300sqft+ five bedroom Edwardian house with 70” mature rear garden, garage, garden room and additional driveway parking. This spacious property is in the popular residential area of Brighton being close to Preston Park station, as well as having ease of access in and out of the city via the A23/A27, making this area extremely popular for families and commuters alike.
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Four of our favourite properties this month . Visit our website at justinlloyd.co.uk to view all our properties.
George Street, Brighton £449,950A charming and central two bedroom, two bathroom end of terrace character house which is arranged over 4 floors and has a quaint rear courtyard garden. The property is neutrally decorated and is in an enviable location minutes from the seafront and amidst the Bohemian and eclectic buzz that central Kemp Town is famous and admired for.
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“An extremely efficient service from start to finish. From initial valuation through to the sale, the team at Justin Lloyd were informative, available and honest. Would use them again” Vendor comment, November 2015
Call us now 01273 692424
Visit justinlloyd.co.uk
Email [email protected]
Kemp Town 118 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1TH
Hove 111 Western Road, Hove BN3 1DD
Cambridge Mews, Hove£530,000
This modern four bedroom house comes with parking and is located in a picturesque gated mews development just off The Drive in Hove. The property is beautifully presented throughout with a professionally landscaped rear split level garden, morning balcony to the front of the property, a fully fitted kitchen with integrated Bosch appliances and the master bedroom is equipped with an en-suite and built in wardrobe.
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Charles Street, Brighton £500,000 O.I.E.O
Guide Price £500,000-£550,000. This fantastic two/three bedroom semi-detached townhouse is arranged over four floors, with integral garage and located just off the seafront in Kemp Town. This superb property is in an excellent location being moments from the beach, Brighton Pier and all the local shops and restaurants; it is also a short walk to both the city centre and Brighton Train Station.
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HighlyCommended
Real EstateAgencyEast Sussex
The InternationalProperty Awards2013-2014
There was a warm colourful glow suffusing from Justin Lloyd’s office in St. James’s Street when PORTFOLIO dropped in to
congratulate Sally Hubbard, her partners and team in Kemp town. They were celebrating their take-over of the company, and
completion of a major refit in their prominent office. Champagne corks were popping as clients, friends, locals and staff from both
offices came along to enjoy the evening with fabulous food supplied by neighbouring Wheat and Beans and served by Fabricio.
Justin Lloyd celebrate
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The first thing to note when meeting the
boss at Justin Lloyd estate agents is
that she isn’t called Justin Lloyd; Sally
Hubbard took over from her mentor and friend
in the summer of 2015. She had worked with
Justin for six years when he decided to retire
from the business. Sally then eagerly stepped
forward to take up the reins and carry on his
good work. Together with her two partners,
mother Lesley Hubbard and aunt Sue Gidney,
Sally was determined to build upon the
relationships built up over the years Justin
and she had worked together, and further their
reputation for high standards with staff and the
public. Which also explains why, having become
a respected professional in the local property
community, Sally was in no mood to cast off the
Justin Lloyd brand.
The refurbished office looks bright and
impressive, with some lovely touches, including
a bold feature wall of reclaimed oak panels and
some strikingly smart coloured neon window-
light display frames, the colours of which can
instantly be changed to fit any national or local
occasion. Indeed, when splashing out on these,
Sally surely had “Pride’s” rainbow display in
mind. It all adds up to a calm and clean look
that perhaps is an antidote to the continually
buzzing pedestrian activity just outside the door
of the St. James’s Street office.
Sally, you are clearly the one in the hot seat,
running the business day-to-day, so what do
your partners bring to the business? “Lesley
is a Fellow FCCA (Accountant) and therefore is
perfectly qualified to look after the company
accounts, and Sue is hugely experienced in
lettings in the West Country. However, I have
sole responsibility for overseeing both the
Kemp Town and Western Road, Hove branches.”
Presumably, the staff are an important part
of the business? “Absolutely essential. Nick
Kelly manages the sales division and Gary
Banks heads up the lettings, and have been
with us for 7 and 5 years respectively. I
passionately believe in training, and all our
staff are qualified and receive ongoing training.
We even have an apprentice, Victoria, a recent
addition to our team in Hove.”
Taking over the job of running the company
must be exciting, Sally, but perhaps also a
little daunting, as you’ve clearly had to do
quite a lot in such a short time: “Yes, It’s been
a busy few months. We’ve recently relaunched
our website, which is now very interactive, and
have developed a special mobile platform. The
internet plays a huge part in our business now,
so we’ve made significant investment in all the
tools available to increase traffic and activity.
Even social media is vital. However, it is still
a big ‘people’ business, and I strongly believe
that the client still has to like what they see
and hear when you are visiting their home, and
buy into you as an ethical person and business.
They need to entrust their property to you to
sell or let, after all, so they need to like you as
an individual.”
Many clients clearly do, as the majority
of Justin Lloyd’s business comes from
recommendations and repeat business.
Sally explains that she has a lot of overseas
investors and property developers, both local
and from London, and is currently handling
several new developments. Indeed, Justin
BOUTIQUE BRAND BUYOUTLynne Edwards caught up with Sally Hubbard, Managing Director of Justin Lloyd estate agents, soon after the major refit of their busy Kemp Town office
Kemp Town 118 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1TH
Hove, 111 Western Road, Hove,BN3 1DD
Tel 01273 692424 | www.justinlloyd.co.uk
INTERVIEW
Lloyd estate agents achieved the highest
prices per square foot across the City, which
demonstrates just how hard they work for
their clients.
Do you think there is a bit of over-reliance
on the internet property portals? “Well,
there is no denying that our two main portals
OnTheMarket.com and Rightmove.com deliver
a lot of business, particularly potential buyers
and tenants. However, as demonstrated with
our long-term commitment to PORTFOLIO
magazine, we definitely like to see our brand
showcased in such a high-quality publication
that reaches right across the region, as it
shows potential clients that we truly believe
in a total marketing package. When it comes
to presentation, we are only prepared to invest
in advertising that reflects our own high
standards.”
So, what else would you like to achieve now,
Sally? “We’d like Justin Lloyd to get more
involved in some community projects and
support some worthy local charities. I’m
particularly keen to help some less well-
known organizations that resonate with me
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facts about her and her partners: “I held a
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champion, my mother was an Air Traffic
Controller in the RAF, and my aunt Sue was
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ethical person and business”
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finish…”Nicos N
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LEGAL matters
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New Stamp Duty rules are due to come
into force on 1st April, to affect second
properties and buy-to-lets. There are
also income tax changes, including significant
changes in income tax relief.
The potential impact of this is that it will cost
more to purchase a buy-to-let property and it
will also make a significant percentage of them
unprofitable. The knock-on effect of this is that,
for those Landlords who decide to stay in the
buy-to-let market, it will likely result in longer
term in rents increasing to offset the additional
costs.
There is a popular view that fat cat landlords
have been buying up housing stock and getting
in the way of first-time buyers getting on the
property ladder, as well as helping to drive
up house prices. There may well be some
truth in this, but the landlords who will be
most seriously affected by the rules will be
those smaller scale ones who perhaps bought
investment properties as opposed to investing
in more traditional pensions. A cynic might say
that the Government have been encouraging
people for years to provide for their retirements,
and some of those who have are now having
that door slammed firmly in their faces, leaving
them high and dry.
It is expected that there will be a large
number of properties coming onto the market
this year as landlords look to vacate the buy-
to-let market altogether, or at least reduce
their exposure. The good news is that this will
lead to an influx of available properties, a lot
of them at the lower end of the market. This
is positive news, at least in the short term, as
the last couple of years have been dominated
by a chronic lack of property as against a large
number of people looking to buy. In fact, it is
believed that there has been less available
property than at any time since 1997.
Something that has become popular over
the last decade is let-to-buy, which is where
people buy their new residence before selling
their current one. These people will be caught
by the new rules and will have to pay the extra
3% stamp duty. Should they sell their current
property within 18 months of completing their
new purchase, they can claim a refund of the
extra duty, but of course, still need to find the
funds in the first place.
Whilst there will probably be a reduction in
the percentage of properties owned by investor
landlords and more available for people to buy
to live in, this needs to be balanced against the
downsides. The main downside could be a
significant impact on the increasing pensions
crisis and also in rents in a rental market,
where rents are already prohibitively high in
some areas. If people are paying higher rents,
the knock-on effect makes it more difficult for
them to save up deposits to enable them to buy.
Of course, there are exemptions for some
large-scale corporate landlords. The inner cynic
may suspect that such bodies are being looked
after by those in power, although that is not the
reason given, and perhaps the cynic should give
them the benefit of the doubt …
The new rules are currently in a proposal
stage, with the final version due to be announced
on 16th March, just two weeks before they are
due to be implemented.
Warren Robertson is Head of Conveyancing
and Partner at
QualitySolicitors Howlett Clarke
8-9 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AZ
01273 327 272
www.qualitysolicitors.com/howlettclarke
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STAMPING DOWN ON STAMP DUTYNew Stamp Duty rules are due to come into force on 1st April to affect second properties and Buy-to-Lets. Howlett Clarke ask: is this the death of Buy-To-Let?
“The Government have been encouraging people
for years to provide for their retirements, and some of those who have are now
having that door slammed firmly in their faces, leaving
them high and dry’”
Brighton & Hove City OfficeResidential Sales & Lettings3-6 North Road, BrightonEast Sussex BN1 1YASales 01273 688881Lettings 01273 688884E [email protected]
Residential Estate & Letting Agents • Land & New HomesLewes Town & CountryResidential Sales & Lettings14a High StreetLewesEast Sussex BN7 2LNT 01273 487444E [email protected]
London Office40 St James’s PlaceLondonSW1A 1NS
T 020 78390888E [email protected]
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Hove £1,195,000
Kemptown £699,995
Hove Seafront £999,950
Brighton £659,950
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An attractive and spacious detached house offering versatile accommodation and benefitting from a good sized garden, a generous in/out driveway, off road parking and views to the coast.
A contemporary four bedroom house finished to high standards and situated close to Kemptown Village with bi-folding doors creating amazing outside inside modern living. 10 year BLP premium guarantee.
A stunning raised ground floor mansion flat situated on Hove Seafront having many stunning original features and well proportioned rooms with fabulous views across Hove Lawns and to the sea.
A generously proportioned semi detached house extending across three stories and benefitting from 1 ½ garages, off road parking and an attractive rear garden in a prime location for Preston Park Station.
simon lemckeget to know the man at helm of our hove sales office
brandvaughan: Tells us about your career in estate agency ...
simon lemcke: I started my career in 1985 age 16 working in Hove for a well known Corporate Estate Agency. I worked for there for next 17 years working throughout the City but also opening a new branch in Horsham. I became the youngest Area Director over seeing 7 offices and eventually left in 2002. For the next 13 years I worked for my own company which was one of the most successful Agencies in Hove.
brandvaughan: What are your market predictions for 2016?
simon lemcke: My prediction for 2016 is that Brighton & Hove should see an increase of between 8 and 10% on sales.
Our city is seeing some exciting new investments, such as the Brighton I360 which is open to the public in August 2016, Brighton Marina is undergoing a new development of 4 significant towers, which will offer some of the finest living spaces to be found on the market.
On lifestyle Brighton has also had the green light for a prestigious private members ‘Soho Club’ an exclusive establishment, which will be directly opposite Brighton Pier.
book a valuationif you’d like to know the value of your property in hove then call Simon Lemcke on
01273 22 11 02for kemp town: 01273 683 111for preston park: 01273 504 441
brandvaughan: You’ve been leading the hove sales team for 4 months now, how’s it going?
simon lemcke: We are going from strength to strength building the stock of properties for sale to a good level, to service the demand from the buyers that we already had registered from the huge Brand Vaughan database. We have had a fantastic start to February, agreeing sales on 10 properties in the first 11 days.
We have listed a wide range of properties from 1 bedroom flats starting at just over £200,000 to a large 6 bedroom house in Hill Brow at 1.6 million. We have had a large number of new buyers register who are actively looking in the New Church Road area and in Poets Corner, so we urgently need more properties in these areas. On a personal note the new Sales team are settling in well with a good mix of experience, youth and above all enthusiasm.
brandvaughan: The launch party was a huge success, what makes this type of event so important?
simon lemcke: It was great to have so many people attend to say “hi”. We had a real diverse mix of local business people, current landlords and clients who were here to congratulate us on the opening/re-launching of the Brand Vaughan/Cambridge merge, but also new potential clients who were here on recommendations from friends.
The new office has been received extremely well and connects nicely the Brighton and Preston Park branches. It means we have can offer far more coverage as a company.
hill brow, bn3celebrity lifestyle beds: 3/6 double | living rooms: 2/4 spacious | location: hove park
Ten minutes from central Brighton brings you into a leafy and exclusive area of Hove, and this stunning contemporary house stands out even amongst its splendid neighbours. Completed in 2013, this architect designed home provides a celebrity lifestyle with glamorous entertaining rooms, sea views and landscaped gardens, but also has a discreet eco- friendly ethos and an integral double garage to keep your cars secure when you’re away.
oieo £1,600,000
eaton place, bn2tranquil serenity beds: 4 (1 SC) | living rooms: 1 (1 SC ) | area: 2479 sq ft | location: kemp town
This handsome Victorian home is in a conservation area close to the centre of the City, the sea and the Hospital. Withgracious proportions and period details, this beautiful house has been sensitively updated by the innovative “HIPHAUS” to create a light and spacious home with a landscaped garden, but which still has plans in the pipe line including: top landing extension to create 5th bedroom and 2nd bedroom, basement flat changed to huge kitchen/diner/utility, and garden made bigger, and loft ripe for conversion. Within walking distance of popular schools and parks, there is also a spacious one bedroom self- contained apartment on the lower ground floor.
£1,250,000 - £1,300,000
north road, bn1generous proportions beds: 3 | living rooms: 1 | area: 1185 sq ft | location: preston village
This light and airy home is beautifully situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces. The city centre shopping districts and the beach are within easy reach, and this spacious house also offers easy access to the A23 as well as the train station with its regular, fast links to the airports and London.
£550,000 - £575,000
hove officecall: simon lemcke01273 22 11 02
kemp town officecall: david vaughan01273 683 111
preston park officecall: jason brand01273 504 441
simon lemckeget to know the man at helm of our hove sales office
brandvaughan: Tells us about your career in estate agency ...
simon lemcke: I started my career in 1985 age 16 working in Hove for a well known Corporate Estate Agency. I worked for there for next 17 years working throughout the City but also opening a new branch in Horsham. I became the youngest Area Director over seeing 7 offices and eventually left in 2002. For the next 13 years I worked for my own company which was one of the most successful Agencies in Hove.
brandvaughan: What are your market predictions for 2016?
simon lemcke: My prediction for 2016 is that Brighton & Hove should see an increase of between 8 and 10% on sales.
Our city is seeing some exciting new investments, such as the Brighton I360 which is open to the public in August 2016, Brighton Marina is undergoing a new development of 4 significant towers, which will offer some of the finest living spaces to be found on the market.
On lifestyle Brighton has also had the green light for a prestigious private members ‘Soho Club’ an exclusive establishment, which will be directly opposite Brighton Pier.
book a valuationif you’d like to know the value of your property in hove then call Simon Lemcke on
01273 22 11 02for kemp town: 01273 683 111for preston park: 01273 504 441
brandvaughan: You’ve been leading the hove sales team for 4 months now, how’s it going?
simon lemcke: We are going from strength to strength building the stock of properties for sale to a good level, to service the demand from the buyers that we already had registered from the huge Brand Vaughan database. We have had a fantastic start to February, agreeing sales on 10 properties in the first 11 days.
We have listed a wide range of properties from 1 bedroom flats starting at just over £200,000 to a large 6 bedroom house in Hill Brow at 1.6 million. We have had a large number of new buyers register who are actively looking in the New Church Road area and in Poets Corner, so we urgently need more properties in these areas. On a personal note the new Sales team are settling in well with a good mix of experience, youth and above all enthusiasm.
brandvaughan: The launch party was a huge success, what makes this type of event so important?
simon lemcke: It was great to have so many people attend to say “hi”. We had a real diverse mix of local business people, current landlords and clients who were here to congratulate us on the opening/re-launching of the Brand Vaughan/Cambridge merge, but also new potential clients who were here on recommendations from friends.
The new office has been received extremely well and connects nicely the Brighton and Preston Park branches. It means we have can offer far more coverage as a company.
hill brow, bn3celebrity lifestyle beds: 3/6 double | living rooms: 2/4 spacious | location: hove park
Ten minutes from central Brighton brings you into a leafy and exclusive area of Hove, and this stunning contemporary house stands out even amongst its splendid neighbours. Completed in 2013, this architect designed home provides a celebrity lifestyle with glamorous entertaining rooms, sea views and landscaped gardens, but also has a discreet eco- friendly ethos and an integral double garage to keep your cars secure when you’re away.
oieo £1,600,000
eaton place, bn2tranquil serenity beds: 4 (1 SC) | living rooms: 1 (1 SC ) | area: 2479 sq ft | location: kemp town
This handsome Victorian home is in a conservation area close to the centre of the City, the sea and the Hospital. Withgracious proportions and period details, this beautiful house has been sensitively updated by the innovative “HIPHAUS” to create a light and spacious home with a landscaped garden, but which still has plans in the pipe line including: top landing extension to create 5th bedroom and 2nd bedroom, basement flat changed to huge kitchen/diner/utility, and garden made bigger, and loft ripe for conversion. Within walking distance of popular schools and parks, there is also a spacious one bedroom self- contained apartment on the lower ground floor.
£1,250,000 - £1,300,000
north road, bn1generous proportions beds: 3 | living rooms: 1 | area: 1185 sq ft | location: preston village
This light and airy home is beautifully situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces. The city centre shopping districts and the beach are within easy reach, and this spacious house also offers easy access to the A23 as well as the train station with its regular, fast links to the airports and London.
£550,000 - £575,000
hove officecall: simon lemcke01273 22 11 02
kemp town officecall: david vaughan01273 683 111
preston park officecall: jason brand01273 504 441
Hove: 01273 773399 | Hangleton: 01273 322766
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BEAUTIFUL homes
CITY LIVINGThis almost new town house is in a small select development in a tucked away cul-de-
sac in Brighton’s famous Kemp Town Area. The property comes with the remaining
benefit of a 10-year warranty and is packed with contemporary features like LED
downlighters, oak-panelled internal doors, central heating and double glazing, with every
effort having been made to utilise the space available, which is particularly apparent on the
ground floor.
The four double bedrooms include the master with its own en-suite. A signature area for
the house is its stunning ground-floor living space, which includes plenty of room for both
lounge and dining sections, and interconnects to a large and well-fitted high-gloss kitchen,
with a host of appliances, two sets of bi-fold doors at a 90 degree angle and providing
excellent natural light, plus both an outlook and immediate access onto the rear patio. There
is also an integral garage. This is truly a convenient and contemporary home in a first-class
location.
Prince Regent Close, Brighton, BN2 5JP
Price: £699,995Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2Extras: Integral garage; Secluded rear patio; Cul-de-sac locationBest Bits: Two sets of 90 degree bi-fold doors; Signature ground-floor living area; Immaculately presented
Elliotts Estate Agents2 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FL 01723 773399 www.elliottsestateagents.co.uk
Hove: 01273 773399 | Hangleton: 01273 322766
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Fiveways01273 561534
Brighton Central01273 720714
Brighton Marina01273 622007
AN INCREDIBLE WATERSIDE DESTINATION
Whether you are looking for a stunning home or an impressive investment, the iconic landmark Brighton Marina development should
be at the top of your list. With marina and sea views, high quality finish and spacious well laid out accommodation the development
offers a unique and desirable way of life from just £428,000.
For full details of the development and the breath taking apartments available contact us on 01273 622007.
Fiveways01273 561534
Brighton Central01273 720714
Brighton Marina01273 622007
AN INCREDIBLE WATERSIDE DESTINATION
Whether you are looking for a stunning home or an impressive investment, the iconic landmark Brighton Marina development should
be at the top of your list. With marina and sea views, high quality finish and spacious well laid out accommodation the development
offers a unique and desirable way of life from just £428,000.
For full details of the development and the breath taking apartments available contact us on 01273 622007.
Hove01273 321721
North Laine01273 675571
LEADERS
With the first phase of the landmark
Brighton Marina development
nearing completion, interest in the
site from buyers and investors is reaching
new heights. Leaders, the sole agent for all UK
sales at the development, has recently unveiled
a fully furnished show home in the marina,
giving interested parties an insight into elegant
waterside living and the precise specifications of the new properties.
The multi-million-pound project is set to bring 11 new towers
containing 853 state-of-the-art apartments to the heart of the marina,
offering a luxurious waterside lifestyle and breathtaking views out to
sea.
Greg Hall, branch manager at Leaders in Brighton Marina, says:
“This is a hugely exciting development, and we are receiving more
enquiries by the day as we edge closer to the first apartments being
completed this summer. Not only will the 11 towers revolutionise
the landscape of Brighton Marina, they will set new standards in the
quality of residential property available in the area.
“Our new show home gives prospective buyers an opportunity to go
behind the scenes and see exactly what is on offer in a typical luxury
apartment. More than 65 per cent of the 175 apartments that make
up the first phase of the scheme have already been sold. With buyers
set to receive the keys to this initial batch of homes by the summer,
more people are registering an interest in Brighton’s most dynamic
and exciting development of the decade.”
While many of the luxury apartments have been reserved by people
who plan to set up home in the marina, significant interest has been
seen from investors who can achieve a great return in one of the
country’s buy-to-let hotspots.
Greg adds: “High tenant demand will create top rents, giving
investors the chance to enjoy a great overall yield. Landlords have
the advantage of being able to target both traditional tenants seeking
a home and Brighton Marina’s sizeable holiday lets market, plus the
short-term corporate sector, enhancing their prospects of a very
healthy return.”
The apartments range in size from one-bedroom to penthouses, and
prices start from £428,000.
For more information, or to arrange a viewing of the new show home,
please contact Leaders Waterside in Brighton Marina on 01273
622007 or visit www.leaders.co.uk.
REACHING NEW HEIGHTSThe landmark Brighton Marina development is set to to be the city’s most dynamic destination. Sole UK sales agents, Leaders, explains why
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The Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2012 in association with The Sunday Times and The Times
WHERE DO YOU LIVE, JASON? I live in Hove, on Grand
Avenue. It’s great, as it’s just a stone’s throw from the
seafront. I’ve lived in Hove for about 12 years now,
having lived in London for a while and done the usual
thing of moving down here when I’d had enough of
the big city. However, I was born in Worthing, so
consider myself at home here on the south coast.
I’m very close to Hove Lawns, which has a great vibe
in the summer and plays host to lots of great events,
like the Brighton Foodies Festival, and, of course,
the Santa Dash in December for the Rockinghorse
appeal (yes, I did don a suit this year!).
YOUR OFFICE IS IN DUKE STREET, SO YOU MUST BE SPOILT FOR CHOICE WITH PLACES TO EAT
FOR LUNCH… ANY FAVOURITES? Duke Street is
a perfect location for lunch (not that this is what I
spend all my time doing!), with a great mix of small
coffee shops, sandwich bars and little independent
local restaurants. I’ve not had the chance to sample
them all yet (plenty of time for that), but a couple
of favourites are The Coal Shed, which serves
amazing steaks, Gars, which for me is the best
Chinese eatery in Brighton, and Julien Plumart for
afternoon tea and cakes (which is handily just two
doors down from our office!).
WHAT ABOUT SHOPPING IN THE CITY? Duke
Street’s not far from the North Laine, and there are
some great small independent shops. I love music
and am not averse to queuing for several hours
outside Resident Records on Kensington Gardens
on Record Store Day for some unusual vinyl. Then
there’s Pussy just a few doors down, a must for
unusual birthday cards and quirky gifts.
HOW DO YOU COMMUTE TO WORK? Ah, this is
easy: I walk! If the weather is good, I’ll walk along
the seafront, or if the weather is somewhat windy
and raining like it has been lately, then it’s more
sheltered along Western Road. It takes about 25 to
30 minutes and is a great opportunity to just relax
and gather one’s thoughts before the day starts,
enjoying the sunrise on the seafront and seeing the
i360 take shape!
YOUR HOME AND OFFICE ARE BOTH FABULOUS LOCATIONS. ARE THERE ANY OTHER AREAS OF
THE CITY THAT ATTRACT YOU? The Montpelier &
Clifton Hill conservation area has always appealed
to me. The lovely whitewashed properties on Clifton
Terrace or the surrounding streets just ooze charm
and are just so Brighton.
YOU’RE HEADING OUT OF THE CITY. WHERE DO
YOU GO? You just can’t beat the Downs. A trip up
to Devil’s Dyke with a walk along the top offering
great views for miles around. A favourite objective
on a walk is the Shepherd & Dog in Fulking, a good
hearty Sunday lunch with some well-chosen local
ales.
DO YOU EVER HANKER TO LIVE SOMEWHERE ELSE
IN THE WORLD? I’m very much a city dweller. Give
me the buzz of a vibrant city with a great streetscape
and eclectic night life. Of the places I’ve visited, my
favourites would have to be Florence or New York.
They are very different places, but they both have
something for everyone: history, architecture,
culture, beautiful parks, and, of course, the plethora
of bars and restaurants.
DO YOU ENTERTAIN AT HOME, OR DO YOU LIKE EATING OUT LOCALLY? WHERE MIGHT WE
FIND YOU? I’m not exactly Jamie Oliver so if I’m
entertaining it has to be out at a local restaurant.
Around where I live there is plenty of choice on
Church Road, but particular favourites are the Paris
Wine Bar for something informal, or the Giggling
Squid. I’m also partial to a curry and you can’t
beat Hove Tandoori locally. If I’m in Brighton after
work then the Curry Leaf Café on Ship Street is
exceptional, and although I’m a carnivore through
and through, the food in Terre a Terre on East
Street is amazing. Later in the evening I find the
atmosphere, the drinks and music at Bohemia in
the Lanes are a great combination!
JASON BRADSHAW SPECIALISES IN RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCINGAT CUNNINGTONS SOLICITORS BRIGHTON OFFICE
UP MY STREET......THIS MONTH WE SPEAK TO JASON BRADSHAW ABOUT WHERE HE LIVES AND WHY HE LOVES IT
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Laying ceramic tiles is actually fairly
simple. If you are a novice you can
start with a wall or room that has a
simple square or rectangular shape and
with a minimum of pipes, sockets or other
obstructions to reduce the amount of tile-
cutting you need to do. Or update a splash back
in a kitchen or a bathroom for a wow factor
feature.
What You Need
You really don’t need a great variety of
materials for this job. Apart from the ceramic
tiles, you’ll need a measuring tape, foam
brushes, grout, adhesive, spacers and a trowel.
The adhesive goes on the floor - or wall -
below the tiles to stick them to the surface.
You can buy combs which will help you apply
an even layer of adhesive onto your surface.
You use the spacers to create even gaps
between each tile. Don’t try and complete the
job without spacers; they are cheap, and using
them will dramatically improve the quality of
the finish and make the job much faster. You
can buy spacers of different sizes; some will
create wide gaps between tiles and others
will hardly leave any room at all. The size of
the gap has a considerable effect on how the
finished tiles look: normally, narrow gaps look
more modern. Have a look through a few tile
catalogues and pay attention to the gaps. What
look are you aiming for?
Grout is then used to fill in between the tiles.
Again, the grout used can change the look of
the finished job. You can buy grout or grout dye
to colour-match the grout exactly to your tiles
to produce a modern, sleek look. Alternatively,
you can use a different colour to the tile. Again,
have a look through a catalogue, or online,
and see what different grout colours look like
before you decide what to buy. If you are tiling
in a bathroom or around a sink, do make sure
you buy waterproof grout.
Measure Up
You need to work out the area of floor or wall
that you are going to tile. You will need to buy
enough tiles to cover this area, plus some
extra for cutting and wastage.
Clear the area you are going to tile and clean
the surface: vacuum and mop, or wipe down
with a detergent. This will ensure there is a
clean, grease-free surface for the adhesive to
stick to.
Lay Them Down
It can help (especially if you are new to tiling)
to lay the tiles out first so you can see how they
will fit into the space. Think about how you can
minimise tile cutting. You should also think
about the pattern: does horizontal, vertical or
diagonal look best?
Once you have a clear picture of exactly
how you are going to position the tiles, you
can start. Pick a corner to start in carefully.
You can’t walk on the tiles until the adhesive
is dry, so you need to think about how you
can work across the space towards the door.
Spread out the adhesive generously over a
smallish area (maybe enough for four tiles),
using an adhesive comb. This creates ridges in
the adhesive. Lay a tile on top, and then you
can slide or rotate it a little to get its position
exactly right (the ridges in the adhesive help
with these small adjustments).
After every three tiles, put spacers down
around each tile. Once you have laid all your
tiles, you need to leave them for 24 hours for
the adhesive to dry and fix them in position.
Do not walk on drying tiles or put anything on
them.
If you need to cut tiles, do make sure you have
the right tools.
Grouting
Once the adhesive is dry you can start to grout
(fill in the gaps between the tiles.) You can
leave the spacers in as long as they have been
set deep and will be covered by the grout. Or
you can just pull them out with your fingers, or
prise them out with the tip of a knife.
Spread grout over the top of the tiles, and
then use a moist sponge to force it into the
spaces between tiles. Run a damp finger over
the finished grout to create a smooth finish.
Let it dry, then remove the excess with a damp
cloth. If you have tiled a floor, try not to walk on
it for a few days, until it sets, then use a foam
brush to apply the tile sealer.
WHY NOT DO IT YOURSELF: ...TilingCeramic tiles are hard-wearing, easy to clean, and come in a wide range of styles, finishes and sizes. They are a brilliant way to update your look and easier than you might think to work with yourself
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How many tiles will you need?
This depends on the area you’re covering
and the size of the tiles. Start by multiplying
the height of the wall by its width to get the
area. Multiply the width of the tile or sheet
by its height. Then divide the area of the wall
by the area of the tiles (or sheets of tiles).
To be safe, add another 10% to allow for
breakages.
Preparation
Flatten it. If the surface is uneven, sand it
down, or fill it with a patching material.
Clean it. Paint and wallpaper must be
removed or the adhesive will just stick to
that, and may pull away from the wall. If
there are grease spots or flaky plaster,
consider removing this section and patching
it. New plaster must be dry and will need a
plaster primer. Roughen other surfaces with
sandpaper to ensure the adhesive will stick.
Above all, ensure the wall is firm enough to
hold the weight of tiles you’re putting on it.
Plan it. Lay your tiles on a flat surface near
the wall, using your spacers. This will tell you
if your last tile needs to be cut. remember,
you’ll need to leave a little room at the edge
for grout.
Get it square. Never assume the floor or the
wall can be used as a guide for a straight line!
“Laying ceramic tiles is actually fairly simple. If you are a novice you can start with a wall or room that has a simple
square or rectangular shape”
DO It Yourself
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Tips• Start small: Do not plan to lay tile
in a large kitchen for your first project. Try a small bathroom first.
• Watch a “how-to” video: reading is great, but this is a hands-on project, and there is no substitute for watching an expert at work.
• Buy quality tools: a trowel that costs 30% less is not a bargain if it breaks halfway through your project. Buy the best quality that
you can afford.
The Facts
FOR SALE WILBURY ROAD TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT £440,000
69A&B CHURCH ROAD HOVE 01273 733500 [email protected] [email protected]
A two bedroom lower ground floor apartment with a garden. Located in The Willett Estate Conservation Area on Wilbury Road, Hove. This apartment has an authentic feel, exudes calm and gives a real sense of privacy. Styling compliments the period with good choice of colours throughout. A great garden apartment in a cool location.
FOR SALE SURRENDON ROAD SIX BEDROOM HOUSE £1,390,000 A six bedroom detached Edwardian family home near Preston Park, Brighton. In many ways unspoilt by modern tinkering around the edges, this rustic Edwardian build shines authenticity. The garden leading to the Coach House is a gift in this part of Brighton. A home waiting for the next interpretation and a home that can provide extensive facilities. A great space in the City.
FROM HOUSE TO SALES
LETTINGSVALUATIONS
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FOR SALE WILBURY ROAD TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT £440,000
69A&B CHURCH ROAD HOVE 01273 733500 [email protected] [email protected]
A two bedroom lower ground floor apartment with a garden. Located in The Willett Estate Conservation Area on Wilbury Road, Hove. This apartment has an authentic feel, exudes calm and gives a real sense of privacy. Styling compliments the period with good choice of colours throughout. A great garden apartment in a cool location.
FOR SALE SURRENDON ROAD SIX BEDROOM HOUSE £1,390,000 A six bedroom detached Edwardian family home near Preston Park, Brighton. In many ways unspoilt by modern tinkering around the edges, this rustic Edwardian build shines authenticity. The garden leading to the Coach House is a gift in this part of Brighton. A home waiting for the next interpretation and a home that can provide extensive facilities. A great space in the City.
FROM HOUSE TO SALES
LETTINGSVALUATIONS
FOR SALE GOLDSTONE VILLAS FIVE BEDROOM HOUSE OIEO £875,000 A substantial three storey Victorian family house built circa 1895. Located close to Hove station. A classic home with many original features with modern décor that compliments the original fabric. Tasteful use of colours in the key areas make for an interesting narrative.
01273 28 66 66CLYDE CORNER,PRESTON CIRCUS, BRIGHTON
Waldegrave Road, Brighton BN1
Preston Circus, Brighton BN1
A beautiful semi-detached period house in the coveted “Golden Triangle Area” moments from Blakers Park. Two reception rooms, large kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms, family bathroom and large landscaped rear garden. Well-presented throughout with numerous period features. View Next Generation Virtual Tours at www.knightandknoxley.com.
A choice of two stunning upper & lower maisonettes which have been refurbished to a high specification throughout, both with large exterior sun terraces. Beautiful upper two bedroom maisonette over three levels, with south/west private sun terrace. Exceptional lower floor two bedroom maisonette with over 1,100 sqft of living space and tiered terraced Mediterranean style garden. Both maisonettes offer versatile living space over split levels/floors and have their own separate entrance accessed via video entry phone. View Next Generation Virtual Tours at www.knightandknoxley.com.
£650,000
From £365,000 - £385,000
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VICTORIAN VILLAThis beautiful Victorian villa with four double bedrooms is located in
a highly sought-after residential enclave, just behind Preston Circus
and moments from the Duke of York’s cinema.
The open spaces of Preston Park are close by, also a short walk away is
Brighton central station, perfect for commuters.
The house has sash windows and other period details such as old cast iron
radiators and Victorian fire surrounds in the living room and bedrooms.
There is a custom-built high-gloss white kitchen with an area of built-in
seating designed with family meals in mind.
The lovely, light reception room has wooden floorboards and has been
knocked through to give a large dual aspect living/dining space. A period
turning staircase leads to the first floor, where you will find a stylish
bathroom with a modern freestanding bath and a large walk-in shower.
Continuing to the second floor, there are two further generously-sized
double bedrooms and a contemporary en-suite shower room. Next
Generation Virtual Tour Available.
Clyde Road, Brighton, BN1 4NU
Price: £685,000 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2Extras: Newly refurbished throughout; Period features; Landscaped gardenBest Bits: 25-ft south-facing dual-aspect reception; 20-ft Kitchen/Dining room; Highly sought-after location
Knight & KnoxleyClyde Corner, 2 Clyde Road,Preston Circus, Brighton BN1 4NP 01273 286666 www.knightandknoxley.com
We are repeatedly reminded by experts
that the kitchen is the single most
important room in the process of
selling your house. Time and money spent
(carefully) here will reap benefits as well as
making you feel more organised and uplifted in
your kitchen.
We are all inspired by dream kitchens in
gorgeous, glamorous spaces. We appreciate the
details, materials, the layout, all the finer things
that make it special and swoon-worthy.
However, if your kitchen is looking a bit tired,
you don’t have to spend a fortune to give it a
fresh new look. All it takes is a little time, effort
and creativity to pep up the heart of your home.
If your cupboards are dated, in style or colour,
why not consider just replacing the doors if the
framework is still in good shape? There are a
host of companies that specialise in providing
replacement doors. Alternatively, simply give
your cabinetry a quick refresh with a few coats
of paint. Both of these ideas are a lot cheaper
and less hassle than replacing the entire
kitchen. Paint in general is easiest and least
expensive way to transform a kitchen. Look for
a rich, yet calming, shade that will allow you to
relax in your space.
There’s so much you can do with a little
imagination. Here are some clever ideas to
transform your kitchen.
Replace the taps
This is a very simple, straightforward way to
upgrade your kitchen, a small investment for
something you use multiple times a day.
It is well worth paying more for high-end, top-
quality taps that will not only look good but be a
pleasure to use.
Get a great dish rack
If you don’t have a dishwasher, it makes a big
difference to have a reliable dish rack, not to
mention it looks nice sitting on the counter.
SimpleHuman do great heavy-duty dish racks.
Update the plug socket plates
Swap white switch plates for stainless steel
ones. There’s something really effective about
this small change. The stainless steel plates
are easier to clean, and they will lie flatter to the
wall too. You can find decorative switch plates
from places like Anthropologie.
Paint your cabinets
Painting your kitchen cabinets is one of the
cheapest and easiest ways to create a new look.
It’s easy to give your kitchen a fresh feel by
choosing from the latest colours available. Visit
Brewers, Wickes, B & Q or Farrow & Ball for a
great range of paints.
Install new worktops
Dramatically change the look of your kitchen
by replacing your existing worktops. Laminate
is the most cost-effective to purchase. If you
have spare cash, consider extras, such as heat
rods that can be fitted into the surface for a
permanent pan stand or a built-in draining
board. Wickes have a great range of budget
worktops.
Update your kitchen floor
If your current kitchen floor is letting the
scheme down, you don’t need to go to the hassle
of taking it all up as you can potentially lay new
flooring on top. Most kitchen designers will
advise that you can simply run it underneath the
plinths, instead of wall-to-wall, which cuts your
costs further.
Ideal for a classic or traditional kitchen, try
pre-oiled structural-engineered oak. A modern
solution like Amitco flooring gives a practical
and polished look.
TOTAL TRANSFORMATIONIf you want to sell your home, the kitchen is a room that can do this for you – if you get it right. These easy upgrades will go a long way towards creating a dream kitchen
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“We are all inspired by dream kitchens in gorgeous, glamorous
spaces”
Improve kitchen storage
Clearing your worktops will instantly improve
your kitchen and it won’t cost you anything
at all. Also, try rethinking your storage
solutions. Pull-out drawers in a cupboard
instantly make every spare inch of space
usable. Larder units with pull-out shelves are
available from all good kitchen retailers.
Change your cabinet doors and handles
If the basic structure of your kitchen is in
good condition, you can change the look of
the room by simply replacing the cabinet
doors and handles. You could even try a mix-
and-match look by replacing just the wall or
base cupboard doors of your existing kitchen.
Sleek white doors and handles will give you
a modern feel. Try B&Q for inexpensive door
handles, from around £4.
Liven up your scheme with accessories
Accessories will brighten your kitchen in
an instant, and you can choose a theme to
bring the look together. Display selected
items on open shelving and think about
re-organising your worktop so you only
have your favourites on show. If you have a
dresser or open shelving, this is the perfect
place to show off neat stacks of crockery,
cups and glassware. IKEA, Habitat, Heals and
John Lewis are great for simple classics and
stylish serveware and glassware.
Make a statement with lights
You need task lights, such as spotlights, over
the worktops, halogen bulbs on the extractor
and overhead lighting with ambient light in
a dining area. Oversized metal pendants are
the perfect way to make a statement and
introduce an industrial feel. Hang them over
a table or island to create a focal point and
provide both task and mood lighting. If you
choose a smaller design, hang them in threes
for maximum impact. Always use a qualified
electrician for anything complicated.
Update kitchen walls
Painting the walls is a great way to give a
kitchen a fresh, new look without breaking
the bank - and, best of all, you can do it in
a day. If you have wooden units, opt for a
splash of colour and paint a feature wall, or
all the walls, in one of the season’s latest
shades.
Try Brewers or Farrow & Ball for a great
range of kitchen paints.
Create a kitchen diner
Even the most compact kitchen can usually
squeeze in a table and chairs. Choose
a small round table with stackable or
foldaway chairs if you have the floorspace,
or, if space is at a premium, position a
drop-leaf table against a wall or fix a wall-
mounted design.
An extendable table is a good option if you
entertain frequently. Make a multipurpose
kitchen space by adding in a comfy sofa to
create a relaxed seating zone. Take a look at
IKEAfor a range of tables starting at around
£30. IKEA also have a good range of sofas
suitable for a kitchen.
Alter the splashback
Splashbacks are perfect for protecting
kitchen walls. Glass and stainless steel can
be expensive options, but sometimes less is
more, and you can use a small amount to
make a statement.
Tiles, on the other hand, are a good
budget buy and a great opportunity to
add colour and pattern. Take your pick
from standard size, mosaic or brick, and a
selection of materials including ceramic,
glass and stone.
See our DIY feature on Tiling on page 50.
Thanks to www.thekitchn.com and
www.housetohome.co.uk
from pads to maisonettes you’ll soon be planning madly with property moves...
Westbourne Villas, Hove £1,300 pcm
Modern two bedroom garden flat off Hove seafront
Vernon Terrace, Brighton £1,250 pcm
Furnished two bedroom flat with panoramic views
Buckingham Road, Brighton £1,595 pcm
High specification two bedroom flat with garden
Lennox Road, Hove £1,595 pcm
Three bedroom house in popular Poets corner
We had the biggest market share and took on the most properties out of all these agents in 2015.Source: Rightmove.co.uk Figures show number of properties taken on from 01/01/15 to 01/01/16.
HEAD & SHOULDERSABOVE THE REST
Another reason why we have been voted Best Letting agent in Brighton and Hove for the Third year running, also Best Branch in the South East for the last two years!
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from pads to maisonettes you’ll soon be planning madly with property moves...
Westbourne Villas, Hove £1,300 pcm
Modern two bedroom garden flat off Hove seafront
Vernon Terrace, Brighton £1,250 pcm
Furnished two bedroom flat with panoramic views
Buckingham Road, Brighton £1,595 pcm
High specification two bedroom flat with garden
Lennox Road, Hove £1,595 pcm
Three bedroom house in popular Poets corner
We had the biggest market share and took on the most properties out of all these agents in 2015.Source: Rightmove.co.uk Figures show number of properties taken on from 01/01/15 to 01/01/16.
HEAD & SHOULDERSABOVE THE REST
Another reason why we have been voted Best Letting agent in Brighton and Hove for the Third year running, also Best Branch in the South East for the last two years!
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Estate Agents
This Grade II, four bedroom country cottage is a
perfect blend of charm, history and counrty living
£700,000 - £750,000 Freehold
Poundford Cottage, East Sussex
THE SMARTER WAY TO SELL CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
01273 622664See more properties:www.qsalesandlettings.co.uk
Estate Agents
This Grade II, four bedroom country cottage is a
perfect blend of charm, history and counrty living
£700,000 - £750,000 Freehold
Poundford Cottage, East Sussex
THE SMARTER WAY TO SELL CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION
01273 622664See more properties:www.qsalesandlettings.co.uk
FURZE HILL, HOVE - £350,000 LEASEHOLD
BRUNSWICK PLACE, HOVE - OIXO £295,000 SOF
BRUNSWICK TERRACE, HOVE - £295,000 SOF
SALES & LETTINGS 01273 323000 30C WESTERN ROAD, HOVE BN3 1AF
brices sales & lettings
A BEAUTIFUL, STYLISHLY PRESENTED
TWO BEDROOM SOUTH-EASTERLY
ASPECT SECOND FLOOR FLAT IN
THIS SOUGHT AFTER BUILDING next
to ST ANN’S WELL GARDENS. The
accommodation comprises entrance hall,
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM with FEATURE
FIREPLACE, BALCONY, MODERN FITTED
KITCHEN, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS,
MODERN BATHROOM, COMMUNAL
GARDENS, COMMUNAL HEATING AND
HOT WATER, PASSENGER LIFTS, EPC D.
A BEAUTIFULLY AND THOUGHTFULLY
PRESENTED one bedroom second floor
converted flat situated OFF WESTERN
ROAD and CLOSE TO HOVE SEAFRONT.
The property benefits from entrance hall
with STORAGE, 20’1 x 13’1 LIVING ROOM
with FEATURE FIREPLACE, separate 20’0
KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST/DINING
AREA, DOUBLE BEDROOM, STUNNING
SHOWER ROOM, gas fired central heating.
A WELL PRESENTED QUIRKY TWO
BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR REAR FLAT
in a CONVERTED GRADE I LISTED
PERIOD BUILDING LOCATED ON
HOVE’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER AND
FINEST SEAFRONT TERRACES. The
accommodation comprises 29’ OPEN
PLAN LOUNGE/DINING AREA/KITCHEN
with INTEGRATED APPLIANCES, TWO
DOUBLE BEDROOMS, MEZZANINE
LEVEL, MODERN BATHROOM, SHARE OF
FREEHOLD.
NEW
NEW
NEW
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NEW homes
Following last year’s significant growth in
capital and 18% increase in rental prices,
2016 is looking extremely promising for
buyers seeking to purchase a property within
Brighton. More and more students are seeking
accommodation in the area, and Brighton has
received the recent accolade of being amongst
the best places to invest in property.
Adding to the local area’s popularity is the
forthcoming opening of the i360, scheduled for
summer 2016. Conceived and designed by the
creators of the London Eye, the i360 will take the
title as the world’s first-ever vertical cable car,
and this breathtaking icon is set to put Brighton on
the world map. Boasting 360-degree views over
a 26-mile radius, the i360 will be equipped with
specialist restaurants, exhibitions and a kids’
play zone. The landmark attraction promises to
hurtle Brighton’s eclectic community into a new
era, bring in a wealth of tourists to skyrocket the
economy, and offer a world-class architectural
design for local residents.
Just a stone’s throw away from the centre
of it all, Hyde New Homes is delighted to
offer a selection of exciting new properties at
three of its Brighton developments, with an
immediate move-in date and leading investment
opportunities. The new homes are available at
three of the housing developers’ most recent
schemes, including One Hove Park and Brighton
Rocket, all located within a few miles of the i360.
Nestled in between Hove Park and Hove
Recreation Ground, the last remaining three-
bedroom homes at One Hove Park feature
generous balcony space and are just a short
walk from Hove station.
Equipped with high specifications and modern
amenities throughout, including an ensuite with
thermostatic shower and underfloor heating
to bedrooms and bathrooms, the properties
also come with their own secure underground
parking spaces. Starting from £479,950 for
outright sale, these fabulous apartments are
also available through the Help To Buy scheme,
that allows for purchases against a deposit of
only 5%.
Brighton Rocket is Hyde New Homes’ latest
development on the eclectic St James Street.
The luxury two-and three-bedroom penthouses
encompass stunning views of the city’s vibrant
panorama.
Each penthouse enjoys access to its own
spacious rooftop terrace, making these homes
ideal for entertaining. All kitchens contain
integrated SMEG appliances, whilst chrome
Hansgrohe taps in the bathrooms complete
the polished feel throughout. Residents at
the development also benefit from modern
amenities, including a video entry security
phone and Sky+ access.
Within walking distance of the Brighton
seafront and the soon-to-launch i360, the
private sale penthouses at Brighton Rocket start
at £475,000.
Visitors can view a show home or the finished
apartment of their choice. To find out more
about any of the above homes visit
www.hydenewhomes.co.uk,
www.onehovepark.co.uk or call Sales Agents
Oakley residential on 01273 688 881.
LUXE LIVING
Hyde New Homes adds to the Brighton landscape with their key city developments
“Brighton has received the recent accolade of being amongst the best places
to invest in property”
REDHILL DRIVE, BRIGHTON
Superb 4 bedroom, detached family home enjoying elevated views across Withdean. Built in the 1950’s and then comprehensively redesigned 4
years ago with a feature 30’ kitchen/family/living room with Cimstone work surfaces, master bedroom with dressing room and luxury en-suite, level
patio leading to lawned rear garden. No chain.
GUIDE PRICE: £675,000 - £725,000PRESTON PARK OFFICE: 01273 508761
NORTH ROAD, BRIGHTON
This charming two bedroom cottage lies in the heart of the Preston Village Conservation Area. With beautiful, dual aspect bathroom – featuring an
opulent freestanding, roll-top bath; through lounge/dining room, separate kitchen leading out to a pretty, flint-walled south facing garden. Ideally
placed for the village stores and only moments from the station and park.
PRICE: OIEO £375,000 PRESTON PARK OFFICE: 01273 508761
NEW CHURCH ROAD, HOVE
A stunning four double bedroom, two bathroom family home situated in a superb position on New Church Road. This home includes off street parking, a garage, a lovely south facing rear garden, and an open plan kitchen / living space with a WOW factor which has been created by the current owners.
GUIDE PRICE: £750,000 - £775,000HOVE OFFICE: 01273 820280
9 Offices Covering Brighton & Hove27 Offices in Sussex38 Offices in London
ST MARTINS PLACE, BRIGHTON
A fantastic new development consisting of a selection of one & two bedroom apartments. All the apartments are fitted with engineered oak flooring, oak framed internal doors with polished chrome handles, triple glazed ‘tilt and turn’ windows, Gem stone kitchen worktops, high gloss Anthracite and white kitchen cabinets, Bosch induction hob and single oven, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, freestanding A+ rated washing machine. Mitsubishi air source ‘Ecodan’ heat pumps (for every 1kw input, 3kw is produced), MHVR mechanical heat ventilation recovery system (90% efficient in recovering waste heat), under floor heating throughout, 7W cool white micro interceptor LED downlights, ‘Twyford Celtic’ steel bath, Roca The Gap basin semi pedestal, ‘Curze’ contemporary mono basin mixer, Alaska back to wall pan soft close toilet seat, ‘Curze’ thermostatic shower, Porcelain ‘Mavric’ and relief tiles. There are facilities for recycling on the development.’
PRICE RANGE: £285,000 - £425,000 LEWES ROAD OFFICE: 01273 677544
www.rightmove.co.ukwww.primelocation.com
www.fox-and-sons.co.uk
A sixth floor south facing two bed apartment with balcony in established seafront development. Marine Gate is a U-shaped development on a large elevated plot with landscaped grounds and residents parking.
Charming detached cottage requiring completion of partial renovation. The potential accommodation could be 4/5 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, 2/3 reception rooms. There are gardens to three sides of the property.
Marine Drive, Brighton £295,000 Leasehold
East Dean Road, Seaford £450,000 Freehold
Graves Son & Pilcher, 51 Old Steyne, Brighton, BN1 1HU01273 321123 | www.gravessonandpilcher.co.uk
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DOWNS VIEWA beautifully presented detached Chalet Bungalow, extended and improved by the
present owners and occupying a popular and elevated location between Braybon
Avenue and Peacock Lane, enjoying far-reaching views across Withdean to the
Downs beyond. The property provides access to the Balfour/Stringer/Varndean Schools
complex, Preston Park mainline railway station, Hollingbury Golf Course and both Brighton
and Sussex Universities.
This home comprises 3 bedrooms, en-suite shower, family bathroom, lovely sitting room,
well-fitted kitchen and a conservatory. The property also has a beautiful stocked and
landscaped rear garden with access to a detached garage with additional car standing
space.
Woodland Way, Brighton, BN1 8BA
Price: £575,000 Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Extras: Gas central heating; Double glazing; Karndean flooringBest Bits: Lovely views; Well-stocked and landscaped rear garden
Graves Son & Pilcher LLP51 Old Steyne, Brighton BN1 1HUTelephone: 01273 321123www.gravessonandpilcher.com
Healy & Newsom 19 Richardson Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex BN3 3RB01273 74 66 74 | [email protected] | www.healynewsom.co.uk
An opportunity to acquire a rarely available double fronted, extended Victorian terrace house, situated in one of the most sought-after streets in Hove. Internally, the house offers flexible and well-appointed accommodation throughout that includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room and a substantial rear garden.
A very spacious, immaculately presented bay fronted semi-detached 1930’s property with a delightful west facing
garden and parking. Internally the property offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a sitting room, a snug and an
extended kitchen breakfast room.
An exceptional house that has generous accommodation throughout constructed with sustainability in mind is set within a corner plot having a landscaped garden, periphery grounds and parking. Internally the property has five bedrooms and three impressive bathroom suites. A notable kitchen has been fitted and the living and dining rooms have bi-folding doors opening to the garden. Situated near to Preston park station, frequent bus routes and local independent amenities on Matlock Road.
Walsingham Road, Hove£1,200,000
Langdale Road, Hove
Guide price: £999,950 to £1,125,000
Tivoli Crescent North, Brighton £999,950
TALK money
The last few weeks have seen much
volatility in the stock market. Investors
have been reeling from one bad
news story to the next. First, the state of
the Chinese economy, then the oil prices,
then commodities, and, most recently,
the European banks. Many investors have
decided it is time to sell their shares, causing
the downturn and volatility. Some are saying
this is an over-reaction and are buying into
the market, share prices have reduced, and,
by choosing the right investments, there are
many opportunities to be had. There is much
speculation that the current volatility is due
to market sentiment rather than the actual
performance of the underlying companies
themselves.
So, how does this affect you? If you have
investments which involve stocks and shares
you will almost certainly have seen the value
drop in the last few weeks. If you are invested
long-term this may not be so much of an
issue, as you have time to ride through the
volatility. You only crystallise a loss when you
sell your shares or investment. Here is where
the problem lies. People who are due to retire
may have a time when they wish to sell, and
this may be the wrong time to do so. So what
should they do?
If your plan is to purchase an annuity and
your pension fund has dropped, it may be
better to try and hold off. The amount you
receive will depend on various factors, but if
your pension fund has reduced, the annuity
it can purchase will be lower. The decision
about when to buy is crucial as it could affect
your income for the rest of your life.
If you are planning to use income drawdown
to fund your retirement, this is a different
matter, and the downturn may not affect your
timing as much. The fund will continue to be
invested and your income will be paid directly
from the fund itself. If invested long-term,
it will therefore benefit from future market
upturns. You may want to delay taking too
much tax-free cash if this is not essential.
This will allow more of your pension fund to
recover and should increase the tax-free cash
you can take at a later date. Flexible pensions
definitely help in these market conditions; a
specific plan can be made to suit your overall
needs.
If you are about to retire and would like to
discuss the best options for you, please feel
free to call me, Claire Cook, on 01273 224667.
I offer a free initial consultation and would be
very happy to assist.
Talk Money is a trading style Aspect 8, a member
of Best Practice IFA Group Ltd which is authorised
and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The value of investments can fall as well as rise
and you may not get back the amount invested.
See more from Talk Money at
www.portfoliopublications.co.uk
TAKING STOCKHow will the stock market volatility affect your pension? Claire Cook from Independent Financial Advisors Talk Money analyses recent developments
“People who are due to retire may have a time when they wish to sell,
and this may be the wrong time to do so”
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OVERSEAS
With property prices up to 50% lower
than in the Swiss and French Alps,
Kühtai holds great investment
potential for anybody looking for a ski property.
Kristall Spaces, a British-managed
international developer in the Austrian Tirol
is launching two new apartment schemes
in Kühtai and St Anton at a time of strong
demand from UK buyers, driven by affordability,
demand from an international rental market
and substantial investment in ski resort
infrastructure. Currently, Austrian ski resort
property offers exceptional value for money,
with prices generally about 50% less than
resorts in France and Switzerland on a per-
square-metre basis.
KRISTALL SPACES HAS STARTED
CONSTRUCTION ON THE FOLLOWING TWO
NEW SCHEMES:
2020 Residences, Kühtai, Austria
This 16-apartment development offers
exceptional value for money, with prices starting
at just €213,500 for a 1-bedroom apartment,
€275,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment and
€398,000 for a 3-bedroom apartment. Situated
in Kühtai, Austria’s highest ski resort village
at 2,020 metres, the apartments have breath-
taking views of the surrounding peaks and are
ski-in and ski-out. Kühtai was voted the best
value for money ski destination in Europe by
ADAC (from 100 resorts) and is the winner of
the SkipassIndex 2014. Innsbruck airport is just
35 minutes away. Completion date is Autumn
2016.
For the interior design, customers can choose
from various alpine themes or opt for a more
bespoke finish from one of Austria’s leading
hotel designers, Köck & Bachler. Facilities
include a sauna, steam and relaxation area. A
fully managed and flexible rental programme is
also included.
For centuries, Kühtai was the preferred
hunting estate of the Habsburgs, and today
Christian Count Stolberg (great-grandson of
Emperor Franz Joséph I and Empress Elisabeth
of Austria) runs the neighbouring Jagdschloss
Hotel.
Mountain Spa Residences, St. Anton
The 28 fully furnished apartments are situated
in one of the sunniest parts of St Anton and are
surrounded by alpine meadows with some of
the best views in the valley. Offering a ski-out
location, the Nassereinbahn ski lift is just 500
metres away.
Owners have access to extensive leisure
facilities, including a 600m² on-site spa with a
sauna and massage rooms, a 12-metre indoor
and a 12-metre outdoor swimming pool. Other
facilities include an on-site lounge bar and
brasserie restaurant and underground parking.
The apartment comes with an on-site concierge,
providing truly VIP services such as airport
pick-up and chauffeur service. A fully managed
rental programme from the experienced ski
holiday specialist, MW Hotels & Resorts, is also
included.
Prices start at €635,500 for a 2-bedroom,
2-bathroom apartment with a large balcony.
Completion date is planned for the 2016/2017
ski season.
Savills’ newest Spotlight Report ‘Alpine
Property Market 2015/16’ reveals that Austria’s
strong domestic economy and record low-
interest rates have resulted in a national house
price growth of 41% since 2008, compared to
falls of 0.9 per cent in France over the same
period. Despite the increase, Austria’s ski
properties are still up to 50% cheaper than
resort property in the Swiss and French Alps,
triggering a growing interest from savvy UK
buyers, who in practice find it difficult to buy a
second home in Austria, unless it is in a resort.
The report highlights that properties in
Zell am See in Austria achieve square metre
prices of €5,000 to €7,000, whilst the average
ski chalet in France demands €10,000 and in
Switzerland €9,000 to €10,000.
Branson Atterbury, Marketing Director at
Kristall Spaces comments: “We have seen a
22% increase in Brits looking for property in
Austria this year, driven by reasonable prices
and the strong Euro / Pound exchange rate,
which means buyers are now able to save up
to £20,000 when purchasing a property priced
at €400,000.”
Over the last 15 years €6 billion has been
spent to give Austrian resorts the most updated
lift infrastructure and resort amenities in the
industry, and to make facilities more luxurious.
Examples include 8-seater chairlifts with
heated seats, snow machines on over 50% of
Austrian pistes and some of the most innovative
piste facilities, ranging from night-skiing and
world-class fun parks to child-friendly, themed
slopes.
For more information visit
www.kristall-spaces.com
GET THE JUMP
Channel 4’s The Jump, hosted by Davina McCall, is being filmed in Austria’s ski resort of Kühtai, where Kristall Spaces has now launched a new development, the 2020 Residences
“With property prices up to 50% lower than the Swiss and French Alps, Kühtai holds great investment potential for anybody
looking for a ski property”
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Milton Road, BrightonA two bedroom top floor flat occupying part of the second floor of this three storey corner property. The flat is in need of some updating however has a gas fired heating system via radiators and double glazed windows. Located in the ever popular Hanover district of Brighton the city centre and mainline railway station can both be found less than a mile away. EPC:TBCGuide: £125-130,000 - LEASEHOLD
83 Bates Road, Brightonwww.cliveemson.co.ukCall: 01273 571853 [email protected]
SUSSEX & SURREY AUCTION - FRIDAY 18TH MARCHTHE HILTON BRIGHTON METROPOLE - COMMENCING 11AM
Parkhurst Road, Bexhill-on-SeaA well maintained vacant town centre office block considered suitable for a variety of commercial uses or, perhaps, conversion into residential, subject to all necessary consents. EPC:DGuide: £245-255,000 - FREEHOLD
Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property
will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide
range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at cliveemson.co.uk,
or call 01273 571853, in order to stay fully informed.Richard Payne, Emma Attrell, Sam Kinloch & James Emson
Sea Road, Pevensey BayA detached public house now in need of some refurbishment and re-decoration located in a prominent position in Pevensey Bay and considered ideal for owner occupation or could again be let to provide a good income. Alternatively the site could be re-developed to provide residential accommodation or may be suitable for a supermarket chain or similar commercial space, subject to all necessary consents. EPC:TBCGuide: £350,000 Plus - FREEHOLD
Old Steine & Marine Parade, BrightonAn exciting opportunity to acquire the freehold of this substantial landmark building situated directly opposite Brighton Pier. The block is subject to a head lease for the term of 99 years from 2nd December 1934 at a current ground rental of £1,750 per annum.With the unexpired term of 17 years remaining the block has considerable reversional value.Guide: £750,000 Plus - FREEHOLD GROUND RENTS
Milton Road, BrightonA two bedroom top floor flat occupying part of the second floor of this three storey corner property. The flat is in need of some updating however has a gas fired heating system via radiators and double glazed windows. Located in the ever popular Hanover district of Brighton the city centre and mainline railway station can both be found less than a mile away. EPC:TBCGuide: £125-130,000 - LEASEHOLD
83 Bates Road, Brightonwww.cliveemson.co.ukCall: 01273 571853 [email protected]
SUSSEX & SURREY AUCTION - FRIDAY 18TH MARCHTHE HILTON BRIGHTON METROPOLE - COMMENCING 11AM
Parkhurst Road, Bexhill-on-SeaA well maintained vacant town centre office block considered suitable for a variety of commercial uses or, perhaps, conversion into residential, subject to all necessary consents. EPC:DGuide: £245-255,000 - FREEHOLD
Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property
will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide
range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at cliveemson.co.uk,
or call 01273 571853, in order to stay fully informed.Richard Payne, Emma Attrell, Sam Kinloch & James Emson
Sea Road, Pevensey BayA detached public house now in need of some refurbishment and re-decoration located in a prominent position in Pevensey Bay and considered ideal for owner occupation or could again be let to provide a good income. Alternatively the site could be re-developed to provide residential accommodation or may be suitable for a supermarket chain or similar commercial space, subject to all necessary consents. EPC:TBCGuide: £350,000 Plus - FREEHOLD
Old Steine & Marine Parade, BrightonAn exciting opportunity to acquire the freehold of this substantial landmark building situated directly opposite Brighton Pier. The block is subject to a head lease for the term of 99 years from 2nd December 1934 at a current ground rental of £1,750 per annum.With the unexpired term of 17 years remaining the block has considerable reversional value.Guide: £750,000 Plus - FREEHOLD GROUND RENTS
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CLIVE EMSON AUCTIONEERS newsThe latest news from Clive Emson Auctioneers
We are delighted to announce that from the 1st March we will be moving from The Level to our newly renovated premises at 83 Bates Road,
Brighton. The ground floor office has undergone major refurbishment by Fraser Miles Construction and now offers a modern working environment
with unrestricted street parking! Please drop by for a coffee should you wish to discuss anything auction-related.
Following on from 2015, when £24,000,000 of property was sold throughout Sussex & Surrey, our
first auction raised a staggering £4,000,000 for our clients at a success rate of 84%. With auctions
increasing their share of the market year on year, there has never been a better time to join the
thousands of people who enjoy the speed and transparency that the auction market can offer.
The March auction catalogue is out now! Visit
www.cliveemson.co.uk to view all land and
properties available in our upcoming sale, or
call us on 0330 024 1044 to request a printed
copy of the catalogue.
The third of our 2016 auctions will take
place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on
Wednesday 4th May, starting at 11am.
Please contact one of the team if you
are considering placing a lot into the
auction, or if you have any other auction-
related questions. Tel 01273 571853
A substantial Grade II listed property at
Lansdowne Place in Hove has gone under
the hammer for £1,045,000 against a
guide price of £750,000-plus.
The five-storey property, arranged as
five self-contained flats, was subject to
a bidding war at the February auction,
showing that confidence in the local
market is still strong.
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As winter gives way to springtime it
is now that the garden really begins
to come to life. March is a wonderful
month in the garden as colour, hidden away
during the winter months, now starts to creep
through, the first burst of colour being the
daffodils, which appear in our gardens and in
the woodlands like a golden carpet.
If you didn’t get around to planting your bulbs
last autumn, then for some instant colour, visit
your local garden centre and choose from one
of many varieties of ready planted bulbs.
Remove the bulbs from their plastic
containers and plant them in your borders,
or simply plant them in terracotta pots for an
instant burst of vibrant colour.
Bring in the new season with this striking
combination of mauves and purples against
zesty greens and silver foliage and enjoy your
March garden as it awakens.
CHOOSING A COLOUR PALETTE
Come spring, flowers of all colours return to
our gardens. Traditionally, spring is all about
the colour yellow, but choosing a more elegant
spring palette of mauves, purples, burgundies,
offset by lime green and silver foliage, will set
the scene for a summer border-in-waiting.
These colours work well in the golden spring
light and will add excitement to the border.
Keep the planting simple, choose three to
four different plants and plant in odd numbers,
from three to nine. Adjust the number of plants
according to the size of your border. Try not to
plant in straight lines; instead, aim for a wave
effect, with plants slightly separated from each
other.
If space is limited, this same colour palette
of plants can look just as good in pots, but to
soften the edges use plenty of ivy to cascade
over, linking the container to the ground.
INTO THE GARDENAs Spring takes hold it is wonderful to see bursts of colour appear in the garden. Portfolio Interiors Editor, Tara de la Motte, on making the most of your garden in March
Plants to choose…
• Tulipa ‘Arabian Mystery’ - Flowers in
late spring, deep mauve with a silver
edging to every petal.
• Centaurea ‘Jordy’ - A perennial
cornflower with dark purple flowers
and soft grey - green leaves. This is
hardy and will flower from May until
autumn.
• Viola ‘Belmont Blue’ - Is a long-
flowering, pale blue perennial with
delicate flowers. This will flower from
April right through to autumn.
• Euphorbia Polychroma - This produces
striking acid yellow flowers from mid-
spring onwards.
• Artemisia Indoviciana - This is known
as white sage and has silver leaves
that are aromatic and distinctive to
look at.
• Stachys Byzantina - ‘Lambs Tongue’
- One of the most popular evergreen
perennials, which has woolly silver -
grey foliage with mauve - pink flower
spikes in summer.
INTERIORS
“Keep the planting simple, choose three to four
different plants and plant in odd numbers”
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Making Moving a Pleasure
Afantastic furnished three bedroom flat, situated
within one of Hove’s most prestigious buildings.
Spacious dual aspect living area with high
ceilings, feature fireplace and brilliant sea views.
Bespoke fitted kitchen with built in dining area. Very
good size master bedroom with brilliant marble en
suite bathroom and large dressing room. Two further
double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes, lovely
family bathroom with marble floor and freestanding
bath, off street parking space, third floor, lift, furnished,
gas central heating. Short walk to seafront, shops,
local restaurants & Hove Station. Viewing highly
recommended. Tenant fees apply, further details upon
request.
109 Church Road, Hove BN3 2AF01273 321333www.propertymoves.co.uk
...as selected by PORTFOLIO magazine
3 bedroom flat for rent
Grand Avenue, Hove
Price: £2600pcm
HOME OF THE MONTH
SOCIAL event
PHOTOBOOTH FUN
The Brighton & Hove Estate Agents
Association dinner took place last month,
with new president, Chris Sawyer,
presiding over a fabulous evening of
great dining and entertainment.
This included the fun photobooth. Here
are just a few of the best from our estate-
agent friends and their guests.
Thanks to Those Party People
www.thosepartypeople.co.uk
Tel: 01273 380 445
Mob: 07963 386 024
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From roughly the centre of Brighton’s
built-up area you are never more than
5 kilometers from either the edge of the
South Downs or the beach. You can walk that
in 50 minutes, run it in 30-40 minutes (my PB
is 24.42, just saying), ride or bus it in 15-20
minutes. By the way, the centre of Brighton’s
built up area happens to be Preston Park,
hardly dense urban townscape.
Compare this to living in London, anywhere
in London. Whilst the Royal Parks, various
commons and the glorious Thames offer
residents there some very fine amenity space,
the competition to use it is immense given the
population density. Our own parks and lawns
are pretty wonderful too; the Downs and the
Sea are another league. Brighton’s 270,000
residents have plenty of space to play in at
their leisure without fear of overcrowding; it
requires a little effort, though.
In the studio at Chalk we are fascinated with
the notion of play, how it fuses the mundane
acts of the everyday with ritual and festival to
create the cultural landscape of the city. Where,
what and how we play shapes our perspectives
on life. Our memory of play forms the identity of
place. In our work to support various planning
applications that we are responsible for, there
is a tendency for the surrounding verbiage to
be far more prosaic. This is a shame. Somehow,
across the plethora of policy paper work and
form filling, the value of our geographic location
is blurred by what is directly connected to a
dwelling. A space to hang your washing, grow
some shrubs or just sit in the sun is critical to
wellbeing, but not all of us need nor want a
garden or a driveway.
Having worked in and around the New
England Quarter for the last 10 years, it has
been fascinating watching it take shape. When
designing high-density residential dwellings,
there is a great deal of compromise to consider.
Some of the design in the New England has
been successful; some of it has been tragically
awful. The development is dense in terms
of units per hectare and the proximity of the
residential blocks to one another is at times
surprising. On the whole, it works, sometimes
because of the strange little spaces that are
created in between the forms that have become
FUTURE BRIGHTON PLAY TIMEPaul Nicholson at Chalk Architecture on thinking big – and never forgetting how to play
“Where, what and how we play shapes our
perspectives on life. Our memory of play forms the
identity of place”
“Create better public places,
small ones and large ones; create
better access to the natural
environment on our doorstep”
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a cut-through that saves two minutes on the
walk to the station or mini play area or a place
to perch. We do have to live with the scourge of
white render and cedar cladding, both of which
weather appallingly in our coastal environment.
As a city we have to face up a to post-modern
dialectic between sub-urban historicist
convention and the innovation of iconoclastic
urban design. We have recently been given the
news that Crest Nicholson and Rob Starr will
be the developers of the King Alfred site. The
architect Haworth Tompkins chose to design
the first iteration of the building envelope in
stark modernism with what appear to be deep
recesses with precious metal paneling. N.B.: the
Herring Gulls love sheltered alcoves as much
as salty air loves metal. It is early days for the
design, and I suspect the option appraisal for
the scheme’s look and feel will run for quite
some time. I have no doubts, though, that such
an accomplished architect will create a great
scheme: they have to be confident, bold and
brave and stick fast to their concept. Before
they come up with their final pitch, though, it
would be advisable to spend some more time
here so that a better appreciation of what the
place is about can be garnered.
The Gehry scheme wore its pants on the
outside, the gratuitously bedecked super-hero
building; we already have the Pavilion, so we don’t
need more “flambo”. We need an architectural
legend of the Thor variety, robust, self-assured,
witty, and guess what? He’s wearing a skirt. If I’m
honest, I’m surprised that the Crest Nicholson
scheme is not taller, given it sits with what should
be a regionally significant leisure centre and is
right next to the beach. Suggesting that we will
end up with a seafront like the Costa Brava is odd,
and missing the point of commercial residential
development. Building tall on the seafront will
create units of greater value; conforming to
mediocrity and reducing the height will stagnate
the value. A higher value of the site means more
money for the council and a better leisure centre,
benefitting the wider community.
I return to the idea of play. Create better
public places, small ones and large ones;
create better access to the natural environment
on our doorstep; understand that, for this, we
have to compromise on other factors, and
overall our post-modern, post-suburban lives
will be better. A lot better.
Chalk Architecture, The Cycle Hub,
109 Stroudley Road, Brighton BN1 4DJ
Tel: 01273 448700
Twitter: @chalkdesign &
@chalkarch #FutureBrighton
www.chalkarchitecture.com
https://m.facebook.com/ChalkArchitecture
BUSINESS
THE HYGGE HOME
The minimalist tone of Scandinavian style continues to be the vogue
for interior décor. But just what is it that Scandivanians get so
right about interiors? They nail minimalism with an understanding
of form, function and classic designs, but they are also masters of what
the Danes call hygge. The Danish word, pronounced “hoo-ga,” is usually
translated into English as “cosiness.” But it’s more than that: it’s a way of
life, an attitude. Above all, it’s about creating warm, safe, cosy spaces at
home …
It’s an understanding of texture and warmth, friends and family,
indulging in the importance of the tactile and the luxe.
Nor is it just interiors that have had us obsessed: Over the past few years
Scandinavian style has taken over television in the shape of Nordic noir’s
celebration of crime and political drama, adding to our new fascination
with the nations’ style.
Danish-British designer Ilse Crawford’s collection for Danish brand
Georg Jensen was partly inspired by Nordic noir. “The combination of
silver and yellow metals is very much part of Danish culture,” she says.
“It was about bringing that together with something like the TV show The
Bridge. It’s a shadowy world, so the idea of having glowing moments in the
shadows really appealed to me.”
We are all familiar with classic mid-20th century Scandinavian
furniture: Eero Aarnio’s Ball, Arne Jacobsen’s Egg, Eero Saarinen’s Tulip.
The furniture and accessories that are taking over our 21st century living
spaces, however, are not just the design classics, but a whole new wave of
contemporary, affordable and on-trend pieces.
Furniture from the Nordic nations has a quiet, understated aesthetic,
Scandinavia has a particular flair for affordable, functional furniture using
natural materials and traditional craftsmanship. It’s one of the reasons
why IKEA has such universal appeal; the prices may be low-end, but the
design aesthetic always nods to classic design and the importance of the
overall look.
“Scandinavian design has been on the radar in the UK for a while,” says
Christina Schmidt, co-founder of Scandinavian design & furniture retailer
Skandium, “at first, among an initiated crowd of architects, designers and
aficionados, but increasingly with the wider public, too.”
It’s not just the heritage brands making waves. Nordic countries now
boast some of the best design schools in the world, such as the Bergen
Academy of Art and Design in Norway, Finland’s Aalto University and
Konstfack University in Sweden. Investment in education (higher education
is free in all three countries) is clearly paying off.
Designs are often innovative, yet continue Scandinavian traditions:
functional, honest and produced to the highest standards of quality and
craftsmanship, combined with an egalitarian aim of affordability.
INTERIORS
Fresh Scandi style has taken the world by storm, becoming one of the biggest interiors trends in the last decade
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“It’s an understanding of texture and warmth, friends and family, indulging in
the importance of the tactile and the luxe”
See below for our tips on bringing some Scandi Nordic style into your homeFLOORS
Opt for wooden, preferably light, floor in all rooms, apart from the
bathrooms.
COLOUR
White walls, cool grey and blue textiles give off the right ambience of a
Scandinavian interior. Add colourful textiles and textures for interest.
FORM
Clean lines in everything, from architecture to furniture. Style, quality
and craftsmanship are the key ingredients.
FUNCTION
Scandinavian interiors are beautifully liveable. Scandanavians take the
mantra that everything in your home must be beautiful or useful and
simply make it both.
STYLE THAT LASTS
Mid-century period designers like Hans Wegner, Alvar Aalto and Arne
Jacobsen’s pieces are as fresh and beautiful today as they were when
they were conceived.
ADD AN OUTSIDE/ INSIDE ROOM
Scandanavians love a connection with the outdoors, so you’ll find
a balcony or terrace in a BBQ to your outdoor space for entertaining
outdoors during the late-light nights of the summer.
SCALE BACK ON ACCESSORIES
Edit and curate the items on display in your home. Less is more.
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INTERIORS
MARIMEKKO
WEATHER DIARY
BOWL
Marimekko is
a design house
celebrated
worldwide for
its original prints and colours. They transformed the
tradition of textile printing and clothing in Finland. £16.00
ww.johnlewis.com
ADD A RUG
Keep the other elements in the room subdued, and let a tactile rug take centre stage.
A colourful rug will look fantastic against a dark floor.
ADD TEXTURE
Playing with textures in your decorating can be just as interesting as playing with
colour. Keep colours muted, but add rich textures — with a lamp, a rug, textiles on a
couch or bed.
SPACE
Keep furniture spaced out enough to allow each piece room to breathe. Negative
space can be really important — it allows the eye to rest so that a room reads as
interesting and not chaotic.
MIX AND MATCH
Mix and match your chairs to make your dining space more interesting. Or pair a
traditionally styled table with modern chairs for a dynamic look.
LIGHTING
Getting this right is key. With the right lighting you can create the perfect atmosphere
in any room. Don’t be mean – take advice, and spend whatever it costs.
ADD WARMTH
Leather furniture is a great way to add a little warmth and texture to a space. And a
wooden floor stops any space from feeling too cold or sterile.
COLOUR POPS
if you love colour but don’t want to be overwhelmed, try adding little bits of colour to
a mostly neutral space. Take inspiration from Marimekko and Joséf Frank.
BE BOLD
Mixing bold patterns together can work beautifully — just keep everything within the
same palette, and keep the rest of the room nice and simple.
INTERIORS
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The flatpack,
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Sizes small to XX large, from £65
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ARNE JACOBSEN EGG CHAIR
No-one was more responsible
for the international prestige
of ‘Danish Modern’ than Arne
Jacobsen. And in his Egg chair
Jacobsen created one of the
most enduring symbols of the
20th century. £5,004.00
www.conranshop.co.uk
HALL STAND
If you can’t afford the
originals, look for
well-made repros
from companies like
Brighton-based Ønske.
This (Inspired by
Vaerksted) Hall stand is
industrial-styled in hard
wood and a steel frame,
perfect for both period
properties or modern
loft apartments. £489.00
www.ønske.co.uk
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See more interiors ideas at www.portfoliopublications.co.uk
Spring is in the air and Easter is coming. Brighten up your home with our picks of Easter homeware
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SHOPPING
YOLK FOLKMeet the Yolk Folk – three make-them-yourself paper chick decorations. The set contains templates to cut out and full instructions. The characters range from 9cm to 10cm high when made. Printed on 100% recycled 200gsm card. £6.50www.clareloves.co.uk
SILVER SERVICEThe Wedgwood Peter Rabbit baby Egg Cup & Spoon is part of the Peter Rabbit silver-plated gift collection. Beautiful gifts for christenings and little ones. £75www.wedgwood.co.uk
WHITE RABBITSA delightful Easter accessory, this jar features a charming white rabbit lid. Great for decoratively storing chocolate Easter eggs and sweets.John Lewis Jar with white rabbit £8www.johnlewis.com
DAISY DAISYChildren will love a Daisy the Rabbit glass tumbler, perfect for juices or squash. £1.95 www.dotcomgiftshop
EASTER
LEMON ZESTBring some zesty cheer to your kitchen with this set of three lemon pie tea towels.John Lewis Lemon Pie Tea Towel, Set of 3 £12 www.johnlewis.com
TWEETY PIEThis adorable chick with chocolate button eyes is bursting with bubbles and the sweet fragrance of tangerine oil for an uplifting bath filled with springtime excitement. Tweet bubble bar from Lush. £3.45 each www.uk.lush.com
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EGGS FOR TEAA pretty trio of candles, shaped like cracked eggs. Perfect for your Easter table!John Lewis Yellow candle egg white £4 for a set of three. www.johnlewis.com
SPRING STYLEThornback & Peel Rabbit & Cabbage Apron in Blue from Not On The High Street. This unbleached cotton apron is printed with rabbits and cabbages. Thornback & Peel’s intricately
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HOP IT!Adorable egg cup with bunny ears and smiley face will make Easter breakfast fun.John Lewis White Bunny egg cup £3www.johnlewis.com
SPELL IT OUTBring this decorative letter garland out year after year to add a touch of spring joy to a hall wall, or kitchen chimney breast. Blue Wood Happy Easter Garland £9.The Contemporary Home. www.tch.net
ON A PLATEDisplay your Easter treats on this unique, Bunny Rabbit collar plate. Utterly adorable and a perfect gift for rabbit enthusiasts! Sweetpea & Willow Ceramic Bunny Rabbit Plate £16www.sweetpeaandwillow.com
EASTER WREATHDisplay this Pastel Easter Egg And Twig Wreath on your door or wall to welcome guests to your Easter Day celebrations in style… This springtime decoration doubles as a candle surround on a dining table. £24 from The Contemporary Home. www.tch.net
BUNNY EARSThese handmade green linen napkins are great for an Easter table or spring weddings. From LinenHomeShop on DaWanda.com. £19.30 for a set of 6.en.dawanda.com
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DAYS Out
Spring has arrived, and what better way to
brighten your day than with the sight and
scent of bluebells covering a woodland
floor on a warm spring day? Now the National
Trust has revealed the best places to spot
dramatic carpets of bluebells in West Sussex.
With over half the global population of
bluebells flowering in the UK, Britain’s beautiful
blue spring is a quintessential part of our native
landscape. And the National Trust is one of the
most important organisations in the UK for
bluebells.
Matthew Oates, a Naturalist for the National
Trust, adds: “The bluebell starts growing in
January with its sole purpose to flower before
the other woodland plants. However, timing of
flowering depends on elevation, latitude, aspect,
soils, geology and local climate conditions; they
depend on warm ground conditions to help them
grow. The true beauty of our bluebells - the
intense blue colour, the delicate scent, the view -
makes them an essential and special element to
our springtime experience.”
The native bluebell species can be identified
by its delicate scent, intense blue colour and
flowers that droop down like a bell along one
side of the stem. Bluebells usually burst into
flower between April and May, but as they
depend on warm ground temperatures to help
them grow, can often appear earlier in the year.
The top National Trust places in West Sussex
where you can enjoy bluebells in all their glory
include:
THE SLINDON ESTATE, NEAR ARUNDEL,
01243 814730
The 1,400 hectare Slindon Estate on the South
Downs is a fantastic place to see wildflowers.
Woodland flowers such as violets, primroses
and wood anemones can be found in abundance,
but a springtime star is the carpets of bluebells
that cover the woods. You’ll discover these if you
stroll out of the pretty village on a walk to Nore
Hill Folly. Download the self-guided walking
route from the website: www.nationaltrust.org.
uk/slindon-estate/.
Guided walk to ‘secret bluebells’, 24 April,
11am – 1pm Discover a magnificent bluebell
display off the beaten track on a ranger-led
guided walk Booking essential, on 01243
814730: adults £4, children £2.
NYMANS, HANDCROSS, NEAR HAYWARDS
HEATH, 01444 405250
Nymans is a true spring garden – it has over 60
glorious varieties of magnolia, for starters – but
its woods are equally colourful at this time of
year. Rumoured to bloom on St George’s Day (23
April), there are carpets of delicately scented
bluebells in the wild garden at Nymans, and
throughout the ancient woodland.
Wildflower woodland walk: 30 April, 11am –
12.30pm We can’t predict what will be in bloom
but we can promise you idyllic woodlands and a
lovely springtime experience. Normal admission
charge only, no need to book.
Bluebells art workshops: 26 – 28 May, 10.30am
– 3.30pm Join local artist John Thompson for
another of his popular painting workshops,
inspired by the seasonal changes at Nymans.
May’s theme is bluebell woods, where you can
enjoy a day of relaxed and informal art-making
in our Potting Shed, learning easy techniques
using acrylic paints on board. Booking essential
on 01444 405250: £65 per day (includes
materials, tea, coffee and cake).
Discover a sea of bluebells with the National Trust in West Sussex
BLUEBELLS IN BLOOM
THE NATIONAL TRUST AND BLUEBELLS
The National Trust is one of the most
important organisations in the UK for
bluebells as a quarter of the Trust’s
woodland is ancient or semi-natural, the
ideal habitats for bluebells to flourish.
These plants, protected by law in the UK,
depend on warm ground temperatures to
help them grow and are normally, but not
exclusively, found in old woodland, thick old
hedges, bracken-covered hillsides and sea
cliffs.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
“The National Trust is one of the most important organisations in the UK for
bluebells”
TOP FIVE BLUEBELLS FACTS
1. Bluebells depend on warm ground
temperatures to help them grow and are
normally, but not exclusively, found in old
woodland, thick old hedges and on bracken-
covered hillsides.
2. Half of the world’s population of bluebells
can be found in the UK. UK bluebells are
currently at risk of disappearing as a result
of hybridizing with the scentless non-native
Spanish bluebell, which were often planted in
gardens.
3. The native British species, which will
not flourish in the average garden, can be
identified by its strong, sweet scent, and
intense violet-blue colour (rather than the pale
blue of the Spanish plant), and has flowers
that droop down like a bell along one side of
the stem.
4. The bluebell is associated with many old
stories and folklore: ringing the ‘bells’ would
summon fairies; wandering into a bluebell ring
could put the walker under fairy enchantment
leading to death; turning a bluebell flower
inside out without tearing it would result in
winning the heart of a loved one
5. The bluebell has lots of local names,
including auld man’s bell, culverkeys, ring-o’-
bells, wood bells and wild hyacinth.
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HEALTH
In 2013-14, more than 60% of adults were
overweight or obese (Health and Social Care
Information Centre, 2015). Over the past
30 years, the issue has, well, ballooned, and
whole industries have sprung up around weight
reduction. But when should you worry? And
what can you do to effectively lose weight – and
keep it off?
WHAT DOES OVERWEIGHT MEAN?
Overweight and obesity aren’t automatically
problems on their own – but their impact on
your overall health and risk of type 2 diabetes,
cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis,
certain cancers, gallstones and a host of
other conditions is considerable. Although
not without issues, Body Mass Index (BMI) – a
calculation that includes weight and height
(check yours at www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/
Healthyweightcalculator.aspx) – is the standard
tool for weight assessment. A BMI of 25-30 is
considered overweight, 30 or more is obese for
the majority of people.
HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT
We gain weight when we consume more energy
– calories from food and drink – than we use.
Our bodies store excess energy as fat. In some
ways, losing weight is simple – eat less, exercise
more. Most of us can do that for a while, but
maintaining change over time – permanently, if
we want to keep a healthy weight - eludes most
dieters. There’s a huge amount of information
on how to lose and maintain weight: Most
effective interventions will help you change the
way you think and act about food and exercise
permanently, making new behaviours habitual.
WHAT WORKS?
It’s a good idea to talk to your GP about the
best approach for you. Interventions that are
behaviour-based are more likely to be effective
if they tackle both food and activity, provide
personalised information and regular support,
and focus on long-term habits. Because of their
associated risk, medication and surgery should
only be considered when other measures have
failed, and the individual is prepared to commit
to follow-up and long-term change.
Group weight loss: NICE guidance published
in 2014 (www.nice.org.uk/guidance/PH53)
advises that community-based groups (eg
Weightwatchers and Slimming World) can be
effective over time, because they tackle diet and
activity, provide and assess personal targets,
and give support. If you’re comfortable in group
settings, this could work for you.
Online tools and apps: If you don’t like groups
but are comfortable online, there are many
tools, apps and companies (and the NHS
choices website) offering online resources
for weight loss. Features to look for include
tracking nutrients and exercise, motivational
interaction (emails, texts etc) and personalised
assessments.
Training: Personal training and exercise
programmes can make huge changes to
your fitness, but on its own exercise won’t
automatically make a difference to your weight
– you will need to make dietary changes to make
a difference. A good trainer, gym or leisure
centre will help you make a plan.
Medication: There’s a small number of medicines
licensed in the UK for weight management,
including appetite suppressants (which work on
the central nervous system and stop you feeling
hungry), and drugs like Orlistat, that block the
absorption of dietary fat into the bloodstream.
All medicines can have side effects, and strict
prescription criteria: talk to your GP.
Surgery: Bariatric surgery – a variety of
techniques to reduce the size and capacity of the
stomach – is available on the NHS to people with
a BMI of 40 or more (or over 35 if they have other
health issues), and also privately. Although it can
help people lose weight quickly, as a surgical
procedure it carries risks and clinicians will
usually insist that other weight-loss methods
are tried first.
Dr Catherine Swann
www.eipa.co.uk
Senior partner at Evidence
into Practice Associates,
a research and delivery
organisation specialising in health, care and
community.
“Overweight and obesity aren’t automatically
problems on their own – but their impact on your overall health is
considerable”
Obesity is a major health issue. Dr Catherine Swann looks at what you can do to effectively lose weight – and keep it off
LEAN TIMES
American humourist Will Rogers once
said, “You never get a second chance
to make a first impression,” and he
was right. First impressions count. Especially
these days, when everything is so instant and
image-driven. Did you know that you only get
about three seconds to make that impression?
That’s how long it takes for people to make a
judgement about you, based on what you look
like and what you’re wearing.
Now, I know that you want that judgment to
be as favourable as possible, whether you are
heading to an important meeting, networking
event, job interview or meeting your future in-
laws. So, what are the things you should think
about?
FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND CONFIDENCE
Research tells us that when you meet someone
for the first time, your eyes, your hair and your
smile are the things they notice first. But they
also notice your clothes. What you wear conveys
specific messages about your lifestyle, status
and personal style preferences. How you wear
it says a lot about how you feel: for example, if
you wear clothing that is too big and baggy, it
may be that you are lacking body confidence
and want to hide yourself.
Taking pride in your appearance and
dressing well does not mean that you are vain
or shallow. It means that you care about how
you present yourself to the world. Dressing well
not only enables you to alter your appearance,
it also improves your mood and boosts your
confidence, which is, of course, vital to making
a good first impression. Dressing well will help
boost your confidence on the less-than-good
days, and will give you something less to worry
about on the great days. If you know you are
wearing a fantastic outfit that fits, suits your
shape and is comfortable to wear, this gives you
the freedom to focus on other things.
IS IT EASIER FOR WOMEN?
You may think that it’s easier for women, as
we have a myriad of clothing choices available.
I would argue that it’s easier in terms of
dressing for social occasions, but dressing for
work can be a real minefield. Women tread a
fine line between wanting to look smart and
professional without having to look like one of
the boys, or undermining our professionalism
by looking too ‘girlie’ or ‘sexy’. It’s a question of
balance, and it’s tricky. My three golden rules?
1. Check your hemlines. Depending on your
age (and the state of your legs), two to
three inches above the knee is the shortest
you should go;
2. Nothing should be too tight or revealing if
you want to be taken seriously;
3. Make sure your workwear fits your office
culture.
PREPARE, BE YOURSELF, AND CHECK THE
DETAILS
Whatever the occasion, and whether you are
male or female, make sure you have thought
about the following:
• Preparation is everything. I’ve said this
before. Please don’t leave it to the last
minute to decide what to wear to an
important meeting or event. Nothing is
more panic-inducing than discovering
a broken zipper, missing button or not
having the right socks, jumper or bag. Try
your full outfit on in advance; this will give
you time for any last-minute cleaning or
repairs.
• Dress as you, for you. Don’t try and be
someone else or what you think others
expect. Ladies, if you never wear heels,
don’t wear towering stilettos – you will
feel (and look) very uncomfortable. Guys,
if you feel most comfortable in a suit but
are going to a smart casual event and don’t
want to look out of place, keep it smart with
dark jeans or chinos and a blazer.
• Pay attention to the details. It goes without
saying, really, but it’s surprising the
number of people who neglect the small
details. Clean teeth, hair and nails, please.
Enough said. Keep these points in mind and
you’ll be sure to make a great impression,
every time. Let me know how you get on!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNTSamantha Wilding on how to make the best possible first impression
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STYLE
“Taking pride in your appearance and dressing well does not mean that you are vain or shallow. It means that you
care about how you present yourself to the world”
www.styleandgrace.eu | @alwayschicUK
BeautyBox
It’s March, and Spring is almost here - the perfect time of year to
clear out the old and make way for the new.
Speaking of clearing out the old, have you looked at your
cleansing routine recently to make sure it’s still getting results?
If not, is it time to switch to another product? I’ve been testing two
cleansers recently, both of which are full of natural ingredients and
suitable for sensitive skin.
The first is This Works Clean Skin Gentle Cleanser. I
love This Works’ products – their Perfect Legs Skin
Miracle is one of my all-time favourites – but that’s
for another column. The Clean Skin cleanser got
top marks immediately as it’s in a pump dispenser
– less mess and you can pump the exact amount
you need. It has a rich and velvety texture, but it’s
also light and fresh, with rosehip and eucalyptus
oils (thankfully, not too much, as this can be
overpowering). Most importantly, it easily dealt
with my black eyeliner and three coats of mascara
without any rubbing, and left my skin soft, but not
tight or dry.
My only niggle? The product information says it can be used over
your face and eye area, while the bottle itself says ‘avoid contact
with eyes.’ I used it to remove my eye makeup with no problem at
all, but this could be misleading.
The second is the new Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™
Mega-Mushroom Skin-Relief Micellar Cleanser
(quite a mouthful), described as a gentle no-rinse
formula, fortified with Dr Weil’s skin-soothing
Mega-Mushroom blend and antioxidant-rich Berry
Ferment. I was excited to try this lovely-looking
product, but I have to say I was a little disappointed.
You soak a cotton pad to cleanse your face, but it
took at least three goes to ensure all my makeup
was removed. Without rinsing, my skin didn’t quite
feel ‘clean’. It would, however, be a great product
for travelling, or, if you like a quick-cleanse. You
could even use it as a toner.
This Works retails at £19 and is available at Boots, Space NK and
various online beauty websites. The Origins cleanser retails at
£27.50 and is available at Selfridges, other select department
stores and at www.origins.co.uk
Until next month….
Samantha
Time for a clean slate…
MAKE A GREAT IMPRESSION
Maintaining your clothes regularly will mean no last-minute panics or a pile of repairs. Make sure you:
• Check your clothes regularly: heels should not be worn down, hems should not be frayed or falling, buttons should not be missing, tights should not be laddered
• Invest in these four: shoes, coats, watches and bags. These are the pieces that everyone notices
• Keep it clean: clean and polish your shoes regularly and check clothes for stains.
• Pay attention to fit: ill-fitting clothing makes you look sloppy
STYLE
Most of us have had a brush with the
“yips,” either personally or through our
playing partners. We usually associate
this phenomenon with putting, and, like
any proper ailment, the “yips” has its own
pathology. Identifying characteristics
include hesitation – or “freezing” - over
the ball on the putting green, tense, jerky
putting stroke and a tendency to be, uhm,
unreliable with putts from three feet in.
Like the other golfing curse, the sh**ks
(too terrible to utter or print), the “yips”
can cause otherwise decent golfers to
give up the game.
A friend and golfing companion of ours
recently declined to join us for a casual
round, admitting that golf was no longer
much fun now that she could no longer
make decent short chip shots. Sarah (not
her real name) has been a keen golfer
for years, playing off a respectable
handicap. Her overall game is sound, but
this one aspect of it was now threatening
to derail the entire train. We talked her
into coming out for nine holes on one
of our favourite downland courses to
see if we could spot anything she was
doing wrong. The train wreck happened
already on the first hole. Sarah had
a straightforward 20yd chip to the
green. She went ashen with angst and
made little whimpering noises as she
approached her ball. Her hands were
shaking so badly, we thought she might
drop her wedge, or accidentally (mis)hit
the ball. She froze over the ball for what
seemed an eternity, then attempted to
hit it three times – unsuccessfully. As in
whiff! Her stance and grip all appeared
to be normal, but an assembly-line robot
at a German car factory could have made
a smoother, more relaxed swing than
our poor Sarah managed. It was painful
to watch. What we were witnessing was
clearly a case of the “yips” ¬— only with
a wedge rather than with a putter. The
Chip Yips are destroying our friend’s
enjoyment of the game, and it is clear
that anyone could be next. Is there
anything that can be done to help, such
as lessons, drills and so on? Or is it all
in her head?
GolfGuy
CHIP YIPSIf you thought the “yips” only applied to putting, think again...
GolfGuy writes:
GOLFGUY...
GOLF
Other than perhaps the shank, the most
frustrating shot in golf is the chili dip, a chip shot
that is supposed to go several yards but only
moves a few feet.
The frustration comes from that fact that
golfers can often hit two great shots that cover
some 400 yards. Get to within 10 yards of the
green, and duff!… you can only end up taking two
more to get onto the green!
Golfers turn two shots into four around the
green and end up making a six! Here are some
tips to avoid this nightmare!
Check your lie: You have to be able to see the
grain in the grass a bit. If it is against you, be
careful. It is very easy to stub the club behind
the golf ball into the grain. Here’s a quick tip for
dealing with grain: If you’re chipping on an uphill
slope, you are most definitely into the grain, so
be careful. Start to look more closely at the grass
that surrounds your ball around the green, and
you will begin to see growth patterns.
Choose your club carefully: The lob wedge is
the bane of the average golfer, and a dangerous
tool in the wrong hands. Forget the flop shots you
see pro golfers hit with their 60-degree wedges
on television and play your own game. Like it or
not, golf played along the ground is MUCH easier,
so get used to playing bump-and-run shots. If I
could give one tip and one tip only, it would be
to play more shots along the ground when you’re
around the green. Take your 8- or 9-iron onto the
practice area and learn how to use those clubs
to chip.
Set up: The set-up for the chip shot is different
than for all other shots. The stance is quite narrow
and slightly open. The ball is in the middle of the
stance and the weight should favour your front
foot. The set up that most golfers use is wrong,
and here’s why: When you move the ball back in
your stance and de-loft the golf club your hands
move forward of the ball and you are exposing
the leading edge of
the club. This is very
dangerous in chipping
as it causes too much
shaft lean and ‘digging in’
When golfers stub their club in the ground on
chips, it is simply because the leading edge is
so sharp that it digs into the ground, stopping a
natural follow-through. Remember, if you de-loft
the golf club, you are taking off loft (why do this
instead of playing an 8- or 9-iron?) So bump and
run, with your hands slightly ahead and keeping
your weight on your left side. Hold this position
through impact to an end.
The stroke: Simply put, “wristy/flicky” strokes
are dangerous. Golfers can break their wrists a
little going back, but NEVER coming through.
Try this: Take a wire coat hanger and bend it
into a ‘L’ shape. Push the wire into the ground
four inches in front of the ball and four inches
from the ground. The object of this exercise is for
the club to travel under the wire as the ball flies
over the wire.
Another drill: For those of you suffering from
the chipping yips, try the putt-chip method. Stand
close to the ball with the club straight up, like
a putter. You’ll have the heel of the club off the
ground and the toe down. Take your putting grip
and make a putting stroke. Suitable for very short
chips as it will go a short distance. But it is almost
yip proof!
The coat hanger and the putt-chip are two
ways to prevent the wrists from flicking. To play
the shot normally, hold your finish and check
your weight is still on your front foot with the
hands holding the same position through impact.
The club head should still be low to the ground.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at: [email protected]
The Golf Pro replies:
With thanks to our golfing expert,Lee Andrews, PGA Golf Professional, Mid Sussex Golf Clubwww.midsussexgolfclub.co.uk
Bring this article with you to Mid Sussex Golf Club, and when you pay for a round, another player can go free.
Lee Andrews
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LOCAL NEWSLOCAL news
GLYNDEBOURNE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF PIONEERING EDUCATION WORK IN 2016
Glyndebourne will celebrate 30 years of its education department in 2016,
culminating in a celebratory event this autumn.
Formed in 1986 with the initial aim of complementing Glyndebourne’s touring
activities, the department has expanded to deliver a year-round programme
of work and is responsible for a large percentage of Glyndebourne’s new
commissions, many of which are performed on its main stage.
Current projects include Performances for Schools; Glyndebourne Youth Opera
(GYO), providing workshops and performance opportunities for local young
people; the community-based music and dementia project Raise Your Voice; pre-
performance talks and events and a Young Composer in Residence post, currently
held by Lewis Murphy.
Among the education projects taking place in 2016 are:
The world premiere of Nothing, a new opera by composer David Bruce and librettist Glyn Maxwell; A Glyndebourne Youth Opera performance of
new compositions by Glyndebourne’s Young Composer in Residence Lewis Murphy; A partnership with Battle Festival and De La Warr Pavilion to
commission a major new contemporary opera by the internationally acclaimed composer Howard Moody.
For more information visit www.glyndebourne.com
This Easter, the National Trust is inviting families to join Cadbury
Easter Egg Hunts in locations across East and West Sussex, from
spring woodlands and historic houses to picturesque South Downs
landscapes. Easter events including searches for missing egg
baskets, bunnies and the all-important eggs themselves, providing a
fun family day out to remember, in surroundings that are second to
none. Everyone will be rewarded with an Easter Egg at the end of each
completed hunt, and every single Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt will help
support special places looked after by the National Trust for future
generations to explore.
To find a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt near you, visit
www.cadbury.co.uk/easter | www.nationaltrust.org.uk
EASTER EGG HUNTS AT NATIONAL TRUST HOUSES AND GARDENS
Brighton-based ARCH-angels Architects have been awarded planning
permission for an “Architecturally Outstanding” Eco home in rural
Hampshire. ARCH-angels Architects conceived the building as one
that could be ‘reclaimed’ by the earth when its life is over, made from
natural materials that can be found on the site or close by.
The core ethos behind the scheme was to turn the traditional stately
home on its head to become the country home of the future, which
would be recognisable as outstanding in relation to contemporary
architecture and the modern way of living. Being approved under the
infrequently obtained Paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy
Framework, this scheme, six years in the making, is a fantastic win
for all involved. www.aaarchitects.co.uk
ARCHITECTURALLY OUTSTANDING
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LOCAL news
The annual Midsummer Charity Ball, which this year takes
place on Saturday, 18 June, is supporting the DM Thomas
Foundation for Young People and Brighton-based children’s
charity Rockinghorse. The Midsummer Ball will be held at the
Hilton Brighton Metropole hotel and is sponsored by Skerritts.
Four local personalities have been tasked with the challenge
to perfect a Bollywood-style dance, all in the name of charity,
guided by their expert dance partners. They are: Kirsty Pollard from Brighton Marina, Henry
Butler of Butlers Wine Cellar, Kevin Duala from Overline UK and ex-Sussex Sharks cricketer,
Michael Yardy.
Hosted by the team at the Hilton Brighton Metropole, guests will be treated to a sparkling
drinks reception and a lavish Indian banquet specially prepared by Madhu’s. Guests will
have the opportunity to take part in a number of fundraising events as well as to enjoy the
infamous indoor dodgems, sponsored by City Cabs.
To book a table, visit www.dmthomasfoundation.org/events/indian-midsummer-ball.
Oakley have announced the sale of a
high-profile town-centre site in Seaford
to Hyde Housing, who, at the beginning
of February, commenced with the approved development of 35 new affordable housing units.
The development was approved for planning permission during the course of last year and
will provide a mix of 26 x 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom new houses and 9 apartments, situated in a
prominent position in Claremont Road/Station Road, immediately opposite Seaford Station.
Chris Oakley commented: “We sold the site on behalf of Crosstone Homes, who secured the
planning permission last year. It is really exciting to see that Hyde have committed to build out
the development for affordable housing.” Chris Oakley added: “Hyde have been extremely active
in the local area, and this sees them extending their development programme eastwards along
the coast.” For further information, contact: [email protected]
Brighton Centre has today been awarded ‘gold
status’ for its commitment to deaf and disabled
music fans, following recognition by Attitude
is Everything - the charity that campaigns on
behalf of disabled audiences and operates a nationwide Charter of Best Practice.
To qualify for Charter status, live music venues and festivals must demonstrate exemplary
access provision and an ongoing commitment to improving accessibility - working with
Attitude is Everything to go beyond the legal obligations set out in the Equality Act, to
implement best practice, and to provide a fair and equal service to their deaf and disabled
customers.
More than 100 have already committed to the Charter, from large-scale events and arenas,
including Glastonbury, Latitude, Download, The Roundhouse and The O2 through to the 14
mid-sized venues owned by Academy Music Group and a diverse range of smaller clubs
and student union halls.
Attitude is Everything improves deaf and disabled people’s access to live music by working
in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry to implement a Charter of Best
Practice across the UK. www.attitudeiseverything.org.uk
A Sussex man who has dedicated his life to
supporting the community has been awarded
the prestigious Certificate of Achievement by the
Lord Lieutenant and the Chairman of West Sussex
County Council for the outstanding contribution he
has made.
Bob Phillips was presented with the certificate
by Pat Arculus, Chairman of West Sussex County
Council, during a special ceremony in front of
family and friends.
Having joined the 1st Shipley Scouts as a Cub in
1944, Bob has remained devoted to the group
ever since. As well as becoming a troop leader in
1958, Bob has dedicated his free time to the group
by taking on many other duties, including driving
the minibus to collect and drop off children for
meetings, maintaining the land surrounding the
Scout hut at the base at Dragons Green, arranging
the restoration of several village ponds and wells
and organising the annual Christmas carol singing
group, who visit local residents to raise money to
help support 1st Shipley Scouts.
In addition, Bob was a member of Shipley Parish
Council from 1972 to 2015 acting as Chairman for
four of those years, and has been a Governor at
Shipley C of E School and a committee member at
Weald School.
He became a church sidesman at the Church of
St Mary the Virgin in Shipley in 1984 and became
the Vice-President and Coach at Shipley Football
Club in the 1960s and 1970s. Bob is also an
active member of the Shipley History Society and
organises talks and walks of local historical sites.
INDIAN THEME FOR BRIGHTON MIDSUMMER CHARITY BALL
NEWDEVELOPMENT SITE
BRIGHTON CENTRE AWARDED GOLD STATUS FOR DEAF & DISABLED FANS
RECOGNITION FOR A LIFE OF GIVING BY UNSUNG SUSSEX HERO
Photo: Bob Phillips being presented with the Certificate of Achievement from Mrs Pat Arculus, the Chairman of West Sussex County Council.
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GLASS ACT
Until the other night we had only ever
experienced Wickwoods Country Club in
fair, warm weather, and in the daytime.
It had always been one of our favourite places
to meet up with friends for an alfresco lunch
on the expansive deck, overlooking the tennis
courts. The bar menu was always bursting
with well-prepared pub-lunch favourites and
punctuated with zingy, imaginative alternatives
for those craving something slightly different.
The atmosphere has always been classy-but-
laid- back, allowing guests to relax in comfort
and style.
On this particular winter night in February,
however, it was wet, windy and cold in the
Sussex countryside, and it was very quiet
in the car as we picked our way through the
narrow Sussex lanes, where the dark and the
murk were almost palpable. The inviting lights
of Wickwoods soon appeared as a beacon of
welcome in the forest primeval. As we shed
our outer garments in front of a roaring log fire,
we regained our voices, left our winter blues
behind, and basked in the comfort of this warm,
welcoming space.
The first impression of the Glass House dining
room is very pleasant: a long rectangular space
with a vaulted glass conservatory-style ceiling.
Several immense crystal chandeliers elegantly
fill the vaulted ceiling spaces in a classy-glassy
way. One side of the room is draped windows,
the other, French doors leading onto the vast
deck area and the tennis courts beyond. So...a
glass house. When I noticed that the floor
consisted of tasteful ceramic tiles, I feared that
we might be dining in Echo Canyon, surrounded
by hard, reflective surfaces. It’s tough when the
only sound you can hear is your own tinnitus, but
my fears were without foundation. Whether it is
the height of the ceilings, the sound-absorbing
voile curtains along one wall or the magical
properties of the potted fig trees dotting the
foodscape, there was not a trace of echo in the
room. Just the happy sound of people chatting
around us in this elegant, relaxed space.
Our waiter turned out to be Buddy Holly with
a Kiwi accent. His proper name is Hayden, and
when I told him how closely he resembled my
rock ‘n roll hero, he confessed sheepishly that
he didn’t know who Buddy Holly was. Richie
Valens, Otis Redding and The Big Bopper were
also pop culture mysteries to our Hayden. I
realised that I was experiencing perhaps my
first full-blown episode of “generation gap.”
I was digesting this somewhat unpalatable
reality as we made our menu choices, while
Hayden was demonstrating his deep, essential
knowledge in a realm of immediate interest to
us: food and wine.
My guest had already decided on the halibut
and was searching for a suitable white wine.
Hayden would have recommended the Picpoul
de Pinet – an excellent choice, but a rather
too familiar one for my companion, who was
intrigued by an offering from a local Sussex
winery just down the road. He assured her that
she would enjoy the Albourne Estate Bacchus
(£28.00) – a citrussy, zingy white, redolent of
the clean, fresh taste of elderflower – and the
appreciative looks and sounds confirmed the
success of her patriotic choice.
The moment I said “pan-fried duck” Hayden
suggested that the Claro Riserva Pinot Noir
(Chile, £20.50) would be the perfect partner.
One mouthful of this velvety stuff told me in big,
bold capital letters that Hayden knows exactly
what he needs to know. This heady mixture
of ripe strawberries, red currants, herbs and
smoky dryness paddled in perfect synch with
my duck.
The surprise of the evening was the amuse-
bouche: far removed from the rather tedious,
bland, and sometimes unrecognisable, little
blobs of stuff one often gets, this morsel of
Our food writer, Daniel Frickelton, seeks shelter from the winter storm – and a hearty meal – in the West Sussex countryside
BUSINESS lunch
“You will get faultless, knowledgeable service,
superb food and drink and a warm, welcoming dining
experience”
BUSINESS lunch
smoked mackerel with its own crisped-up
skin, dressed with pickled cauliflower and
cherry tomato to offset the unctuous fish, and
finished with fluffy horseradish whip, truly
rang the dinner bell for our sleepy taste buds.
A larger portion of this would have made a
wonderful starter.
Speaking of which... starters at The Glass
House range in price from £6.25 to £10.50
for the scallops. My companion’s cauliflower
velouté, at the bottom of this scale, was
fabulous value for money. A generous bowl
of silky creaminess, enhanced by a couple
of pungent onion bhajis elicited appreciative
sounds and comments. My oxtail, accompanied
by finely chopped winter vegetables, pearl
barley and horseradish in its own beef broth
was, at £7.95, also fine value and a delicious,
hearty start to my meal. A morsel of bread to
mop up the last of the gravy would have been
perfect.
The lady’s main dish of roast halibut was
near the top of the price range for main
courses (£12.95 - £22.95). At £18.95, this is
a couple of quid dearer than the norm, but
halibut is one of the most expensive items
offered by fishmongers, and what appeared
on our table was perfection: moist, succulent
fish, perfectly prepared and beautifully
presented. The dish was accompanied by
some local samphire, honey-glazed kolrabi
(an unusual, imaginative treat) and sweet
potato purée. She ate every morsel, and for
a moment I was sure she was going to lick
her plate.
My pan-fried duck breast was melt-in-the-
mouth tender and moist, served on a bed of
Moroccan-style cous-cous tagine, chock full
of dates, apricots, and raisins and laced with
sprigs of crunchy baby broccoli, baby kale
and carrots. A hearty bouquet of mildly spicy
goodness.
To finish, we shared a plate of panacotta
pudding and fruit that was almost too pretty to
eat. We were brave, though, and it disappeared
in a flash.
Hayden/”Buddy Holly” is from the achingly
beautiful South Island, New Zealand. When I
suggested that he must get homesick once
a while, especially on cold winter nights in
Sussex, he said that when he had recently been
home for a few weeks, he had actually been
homesick for Sussex. Lucky us. And lucky you,
when you visit this excellent eatery. You will
get faultless, knowledgeable service, superb
food and drink and a warm, welcoming dining
experience. What are you waiting for?
THE GLASS HOUSE RESTAURANT, WICKWOODS COUNTRY CLUB, ALBOURNE, WEST SUSSEX01273 85756www.wickwoods.co.uk/glasshouse
“Several immense
crystal chandeliers elegantly fill the vaulted
ceiling spaces in a classy-
glassy way”
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THE environment
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KEEP BRIGHTON TIDY
Launched by Country Life magazine in
partnership with Keep Britain Tidy to clear
up Britain in time for The Queen’s 90th
birthday in 2016, the campaign will rally an
army of volunteers across the country to clean
up their local areas and will include a special
clean-up weekend on March 4–6. Adrian Evans,
who has been appointed as Campaign Director,
ran The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant
in 2012. With the full backing of Keep Britain
Tidy, the campaign already has the support of
well-known national organisations with a total
membership in excess of 1.5 million, as well as
individual ambassadors.
NOW IT’S UP TO ALL OF US
Environment Minister Rory Stewart said: “Her
Majesty The Queen is an inspiration to all of us.
Her 90th birthday is a unique opportunity for
people to come together in celebration of Her
Majesty’s long service and dedication to this
country.
“Everyone has a responsibility to keep their
community tidy, and this campaign provides us
with a great chance to protect our wildlife and
improve the quality of our streets and public
spaces. I hope it will help lead to a lasting
legacy of a cleaner, tidier Britain.”
HOW MUCH LITTER IS THERE?
About 2.25 million pieces of litter are dropped
on the streets of the UK every day. Thirty million
tons of rubbish are collected from England’s
streets each year. That’s enough to fill Wembley
Stadium four times over.
The Highways Agency clears about 180,000
sacks of litter from motorways and A roads
alone. There could be 46,000 pieces of plastic
floating in every square mile of the ocean. About
80% of that comes from the land. Plastic takes
at least 450 years to break down in seawater.
In 2013/14, local authorities dealt with
852,000 fly-tipping incidents in England and
Wales. These cost roughly £45 million to clear
up. The RSPCA receives 7,000 calls a year about
animals injured by litter.
In 2013, 8.3 billion single-use plastic bags
were handed out in the UK. The amount of litter
on UK beaches has almost doubled over the
past 15 years.
An RSPB study found that 95% of fulmars
washed up dead on the North Sea coast had
ingested plastic.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BIODEGRADE?
• Paper bag up to one month
• Orange peel up to two years
• Banana skin up to two years
• Plastic bag up to 10–20 years
• Cigarette butts up to 12 years
• Plastic bottle up to 450 years
• Glass bottles and chewing gum are not
biodegradable
HOW MUCH IS IT COSTING?
• It costs taxpayers almost £1 billion every
year to clean up litter from our streets
• The cost of cleaning up chewing gum from
a town centre is up to £60,000
• Fly-tipping costs Network Rail more than
£2.3 million each year
• Clearing litter costs Dartmoor National
Park £20,000 a year
• According to a 2014 Keep Britain Tidy
report, if we recycled 50% of items littered
in England, it would have an economic
value of at least £14.8 million
When asked by PORTFOLIO magazine what
our local Council was doing for the campaign,
Councillor Gill Mitchell, chair of the city’s
environment committee, said: “Brighton & Hove
City Council has an ongoing programme of
working in partnership with local communities
on clean up days in nominated areas. The Clean
for the Queen campaign gives us an added
opportunity to encourage people to do their bit
and help clean up their neighbourhoods. Our
street cleaners do a fantastic job and there
is a huge amount of goodwill from residents
and businesses to work together to improve
the environment. Our special clean up days
are community led and the council would be
pleased to hear from residents, businesses or
other organisations wishing to take part in the
campaign in March.”
To get involved, contact cityclearn@
brighton-hove.gov.uk or call 01273 292929
To take part in Clean for The Queen, go to
www.cleanforthequeen.co.uk, where you’ll
find advice and tips about how to join a group
or to simply do your bit. If every adult picked up
just one piece of litter and put it in a bin, that
would be more than 50 million pieces of rubbish
disposed of. Imagine if everyone picked up at
least one piece of litter every day for the next
nine months. We can do it. We can all Clean For
The Queen. #CleanForTheQueen
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NATIONAL news
NATIONAL NEWS
FIRST-TIME BUYERS LEAD SURGE IN BORROWING In December 2015 first-time buyers borrowed £4.5 billion for house
purchases - that’s up 18 per cent on December of 2014. This totalled
29,300 first-time buyer loans in December 2015, says the Council of
Mortgage Lenders. During the final month of last year, home movers
in general borrowed £6.6 billion, up 20 per cent year-on-year. This
totalled 33,400 loans.
Responding to the data, Anderson Harris mortgage broker Director
Jonathan Harris says the plethora of mortgage deals at high loan-
to-values, combined with government schemes such as Help to Buy,
make it easier for first-time buyers than for some time.
“Confidence is also high among borrowers more generally. They have
good reason to believe that interest rates are likely to remain low
for many months to come, and, with plenty of cheap, competitive
mortgages to attract them, many believe that now is a good time to
borrow or remortgage,” he says.
ENGLISH HOME OWNERSHIP RISES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A DECADEThe number of people owning their own homes in England has risen for the first time in 10 years,
according to government figures. The 2014/15 English Housing Survey shows that 5,000 more
people were home owners than in the previous year.
The proportion of home owners rose from 63.3% to 63.6% of the total, the first rise since 2002. By
contrast, the number of people renting privately fell to 4.3m, the first fall in 17 years.
However, experts said not too much should be read into one year’s figures. “The short-term
trends shown in the latest English Housing Survey need to be treated with caution, given that the
reported fall in private renting in 2014-15 follows a particularly large increase in the preceding
year,” said Lucian Cook, head of Savills UK residential research. Behind the short-term volatility,
levels of private renting among under 35s are still up by over 1 million in the past decade.”
New rules have been announced for the Eurovision Song Contest in the
biggest change to voting since 1975.
In previous years each country’s jury and public votes were combined
and announced in one go.Now the votes will be split, with each country’s
jury vote cast first, and votes from viewers in all countries combined
and announced at the end.
Organisers say this will create a “dramatic finish” as the winner will
only be revealed at the very end. “This format change will inject a new
level of excitement into the finish of the Eurovision Song Contest,” said
Martin Österdahl, Executive Producer for this year’s show.
The new voting system is a “big step forward”, according to Jon Ola Sand,
Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, that will “make a
better television show as well as a more exciting competition.” The final
of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Stockholm on
Saturday, 14 May.
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST OVERHAULS VOTING RULES
The prototype for a new two-seater Rasa was developed in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, by
Riversimple Movement Ltd.
Its road-legal prototype does 0-60mph (96kmh) in 10 seconds, with water as its only output.
The Rasa, which received a £2m Welsh grant in 2015, will go on trial for 12 months later this
year, with the final model set for release in 2018.
Hugo Spowers, founder of Riversimple, said the prototype marked a “key milestone” in
bringing the Rasa to market. “The car is simple, light and fun in every respect,” he said.
UNVEILING WELSH-MADE HYDROGEN-POWERED CAR
CONTINUED LOW INTEREST RATES PREDICTION
ASDA DIP
UK households have kicked fears of an interest-rate rise this year into the long grass,
despite official figures showing unemployment at its lowest for a decade.
The number of households expecting the Bank of England to raise its record-low interest
rates over the next 12 months has fallen to its lowest in more than two years amid near-
zero inflation and growth fears, according to Markit, the financial data firm.
Its snapshot showed that fewer than half of respondents expect the Bank’s Monetary
Policy Committee to raise rates before February 2017 – down from 71 per cent in
November, and the lowest since October 2013.
The findings came as the Office for National Statistics data showed an unemployment rate of 5.1 per cent for the three months to December –
slightly above the 5 per cent expected, but still at its lowest level since 2005.
Supermarket Asda has seen sales fall
5.8% during the three months that include
Christmas - its biggest quarterly sales fall
on record.
The chain, which is owned by US retailing giant Walmart, saw sales fall 4.7% over the
year as a whole.
Parent company Walmart also reported falling profits. Net income for the fourth quarter
fell 7.9% to $4.57bn.
Andy Clarke, President and Chief Executive of Asda, said 2015 had been a “difficult year.”
Asda’s figures contrast with those of the other “big four” UK supermarkets. Morrisons
and Tesco both beat forecasts, while Sainsbury, the weakest, saw sales fall just 0.4% over
the fourth quarter, which includes the vital Christmas period.
Discounters Aldi and Lidl, are both thriving and expanding fast.
Unemployment in the UK fell by 60,000 between
October and December to 1.69 million, according to
the Office for National Statistics.
The rate of unemployment was unchanged from
a month ago at 5.1%, maintaining a decade-low
rate. More than 31.4 million people are in work, the
highest figure since records began in 1971.
But ONS statistician Nick Palmer said that growth
in people’s earnings was still slow. “While the
employment rate continues to hit new highs and
there are more job vacancies than ever previously
recorded, earnings growth remains subdued and
markedly below the recent peak of mid-2015,” Mr
Palmer said.
The number of Britons in work increased by
278,000 in the three months to the end of December,
to 28.28 million, while for non-UK nationals, the
figure rose by 254,000 to 3.22 million.
There were 5.35 million people employed in the
public sector in September 2015, according to
ONS, down 59,000 on a year earlier. It is the lowest
figure since comparable records began in 1999, the
ONS says.
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UK UNEMPLOYMENT STILL AT 10-YEAR LOW
HIGH-SPEED MOURINHO
José Mourinho tests the new Jaguar F-PACE prototype and shares his career plans ahead of the car’s UK launch in late spring 2016
José Mourinho has mastered the art of
high-speed drifting and full-throttle ice
driving on a 60km frozen lake at Jaguar
Land Rover’s extreme testing facility in Arjeplog,
Sweden.
The sporting icon was testing a high-
performance Jaguar F-PACE S as part of an
extreme driver training experience just 40 miles
from the Arctic Circle. In 2017, the Jaguar Ice
Drive Experience will be available to customers
from all over the world.*
José Mourinho said: “The experience was
magnificent. For people in my world, I think a
few days in a place like this is magnificent.”
In temperatures as low as -30˚, Mourinho’s
driving skills were tested to their extreme limit
in the Jaguar F-PACE by Finnish professional
driver, Tommi Karrinaho.
Mourinho said: “I am always learning. Even
in football, which is an area that obviously I feel
that I’m an expert, I’m never perfect and I’m
always learning.
“The flying lap with Tommi sent my
adrenaline soaring. It’s something I’ve only ever
experienced before when I have walked out in
front of 80,000 football fans.”
Mourinho is experiencing widespread interest
about his future, but in the isolation of Jaguar’s
extreme testing facility in Sweden, the three-
time Premier League-winning manager was
philosophical about his next move.
Mourinho said: “I have worked for as long as
I can remember as a manager, and this is now
the second time I have stopped in 16 years. So
it’s not a drama, but for sure I will be back soon.”
Mourinho, who owns a Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé
and has already placed an order for the new
Jaguar F-PACE, insists he will be staying in
England for the foreseeable future.
“This is a moment when my family needed
some stability and my wife and I made the
decision to stay in London. It’s an amazing place
to live, an amazing place for my children to
study. I don’t know where football will take me,
because in football you never know, but for sure
as a family our home will still be in London,”
added Mourinho.
The Jaguar F-PACE offers an unrivalled
blend of performance, design and practicality.
To ensure that every system functions perfectly,
even under the most extreme conditions, the
new F-PACE has been subjected to one of the
most demanding test programmes the company
has ever devised.
MOTORING: Jaguar F-PACE
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER TEST CENTRE
From the searing heat and dust of Dubai to the ice and snow of Northern Sweden, the new F-PACE has been tested to the limit in some of the most
inhospitable environments on Earth.
At Jaguar Land Rover’s test facility in Arjeplog, Northern Sweden, average winter temperatures rarely exceed -15°C and often plummet to -40°C. The
60km of purpose-built handling tracks, mountain climbs, inclines, split-friction straights and off-road areas are ideal for optimising the calibration of the
all-wheel drive system, Dynamic Stability Control and technologies such as Jaguar’s revolutionary All-Surface Progress Control. The work done here
makes sure that, whether on asphalt, snow or ice, the F-PACE delivers the connected steering feel and agility fundamental to Jaguar dynamics DNA.
• The F-PACE is the latest aluminium-intensive Jaguar and will be manufactured in Solihull, UK
• The F-PACE will go on sale from 2016.
• The all-new Jaguar Ice Drive experience opens in 2017.
To find out more visit: www.jaguar.com/experience-jaguar/iconic-experiences/ice-drive-sweden.html
“The flying lap sent my adrenaline soaring.
It’s something I’ve only ever experienced
before when I have walked out in front of 80,000 football fans”
BRAND ORLAFashion Designer Orla Kiely on her brand, her business style and
her involvement with Sport Relief
Irish fashion designer Orla Kiely is absolutely
everywhere. From wallpaper to bedding,
saucepans to shoes – and, of course, bags - the
Irish fashion-designer’s designs are iconic and
so uniquely adaptable that they somehow have
a subtle mass appeal whist remaining fresh and
exciting.
Orla Kiely has collaborated with a host of brands
over the years, including Uniqlo, Citroën and
Brabantia. Now she is putting her name to Sport
Relief and has created a limited-edition apron for
the charity. The apron was presented each night to
the winner of ‘The Great Sport Relief Bake Off’ and
is available at TK Maxx and Home Sense stores
nationwide.
“Orla Kiely is simply iconic,” says Shannon
Haswell, Assistant Buyer at The Pod Company,
which has stores in Bristol, Cheltenham and
Oxford. “Instantly recognisable, ever stylish and a
firm favourite with customers who like the modern
twist on retro patterns, simple stylish designs and
iconic status of the stem print.” The brand stays
fresh by “introducing new prints, mixing up colour
combinations and having a constant flurry of new
products which play on key trends”, according to
Haswell.
“Colour and pattern – they’re the two
cornerstones of what we do,” says Orla Kiely of her
brand. And this focus on her signature aesthetic
has enabled the 53-year-old designer to build
her name from a small handbag collection into
a global business, last year being awarded the
Premium Brand of the Year prize by top industry
commentators Drapers.
Orla Kiely produces four clothing collections a
year, as well as handbags and accessories and
beauty and homeware ranges, covering everything
from dresses, bags and watches to stationery,
cushions and candles. The brand is stocked in
major stores around the world as well as through
Orla Kiely’s own website and standalone stores in
London, New York and Tokyo.
“We weren’t an overnight success,” she says
about her brand’s growth. “We’ve just worked
really hard, stuck to our guns and stayed on brand.”
Orla’s husband, Dermott Rowan, is also the
brand’s CEO and co-founder. “He’s the one on
the business side,” she says. ”I think that’s the
reason it’s worked successfully, because we have
our clear responsibilities. I’m a creative director
and he is business.“I’m aware and involved in the
business, we are a team, but I love that I can just
leave that responsibility to him. I’m much happier
when I’m being creative.”
Kiely studied Textile Design at the National
College of Art and Design in her home town of
Dublin, followed by a stint designing wallpaper
in New York and working for fashion brand Esprit
in London. She completed a Masters degree in
Knitwear at the Royal College of Art in London
1992. Her final collection was accessorised with a
small range of hats, bought on the spot by a buyer
from Harrods…
“When I started doing bags, almost by accident, I
loved it. It was really very rewarding,” she says. In
1997, she officially launched the Orla Kiely brand,
adding a small line of knitwear, which eventually
evolved into the full ranges she now creates.
“Colour and pattern – they’re the two cornerstones of what we do,” says Orla Kiely of her brand
PORTFOLIO 105
THE interview
For those wanting to
‘sport’ a new look in
the kitchen, designer
Orla Kiely has created a
limited-edition apron for
Sport Relief.
The apron was presented
each night to the winner
of ‘The Great Sport Relief
Bake Off’ and is available
to buy exclusively from
Sport Relief official
partners: brands-for-
less homeware retailer,
HomeSense, TK Maxx
stores, tkmaxx.com and
sportrelief.com. The apron
retails at £12.99 with at
least £5.25 going to Sport
Relief.
Complete the look with
the Orla Kiely Tea Towel
(£4.99 with at least
£2.50 going to Sport
Relief, available from
HomeSense, TK Maxx and
sportrelief.com).
QUESTION & ANSWER ...With Orla Kiely
106 PORTFOLIO
THE interview
106 PORTFOLIO
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO SUPPORT SPORT
RELIEF?
It’s a real honour to be involved in such a
tremendous cause that brings the entire
nation together to get active, raise cash and
change lives.
All profits from the sale of the range will be
donated to Sport Relief to help transform
people’s lives in the UK and across the
world’s poorest communities.
WHAT INSPIRED YOUR PATTERN DESIGNS
FOR THE SPORT RELIEF APRONS?
It is our iconic Pear print, and I thought it
would be perfect for the Sport Relief apron.
It makes you think of pear tarts, and baking,
of course.
WHY ARE YOU EXCITED TO BE WORKING
WITH HOMESENSE & TK MAXX ON THIS
PROJECT?
My ambition was to create something
which HomeSense fans and Orla Kiely
followers alike would really love and which
would celebrate all that is best about both
companies for Sport Relief 2016.
We have loved working with HomeSense
and know that together we have created
something that will be a real collector’s
item and which celebrates the spirit of Sport
Relief and this year’s theme – bake like a
champion.
DO YOU EVER GET TIME TO PUT ON AN
APRON AND BAKE?
Yes, I do love to bake for my boys.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT BAKING?
DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE RECIPE?
My favourite is a cake made from ground
almonds instead of flour, from the book
Breakfast, Lunch, Tea by The Rose Bakery. It
is for small cakes, but I make it
into a big cake.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED
POSSESSION?
The sewing machine that my father gave me
when I was a young teenager.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CITY, AND WHY?
Dublin, because I grew up there and I love
going home to see my family. London is
where I live, so I can’t choose.
WHAT’S YOUR MOTTO?
Finish what you have started.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Everything.
WHAT IS YOUR GUILTIEST PLEASURE?
A chocolate fondant.
HOW DO YOU RELAX?
By watching movies or walking the dogs.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF
CLOTHING AND WHY?
My favourite at the moment is my new
collection, which we will show in Paris soon.
WHAT NEW PRODUCTS/RANGES CAN WE
EXPECT TO SEE FROM YOU IN THE FUTURE?
We have made some wonderful jewellery,
which complements my fashion line.
YOU RECEIVED AN OBE FOR SERVICES TO
BUSINESS AND THE FASHION INDUSTRY;
DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR HOW TO
SUCCEED IN BUSINESS?
Work hard, never give up and do something
you love doing.
Sport Relief 2016: Events across the country
from Friday, 18th to Sunday, 20th March 2016.
www.sportrelief.com
Additional information from www.drapersonline
www.orlakiely.com
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