R E SI DE N TS’ JOU R NA L MARCH 2018
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from the editor Our education-themed edition sees us find out about
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and the Chelsea FC Foundation (p.10). We also compile a handy list of term dates and school details (p.9), and round up the latest scholarly happenings (p.8) Elsewhere, we preview writer Elizabeth Moore’s debut novel, The Man on the Middle Floor, which launches in April (p.14) and talk to health and lifestyle guru Milla Lascelles, who is on a mission to introduce healthier habits – whether that’s in homes or hearts (p.26). In the property section we spotlight a unique penthouse at the St George Fulham Reach development (p.40) and take a look at some show-stopping houses for sale from page 34. COVER: Pupils arriving at Falkner House school. Image courtesy of Ida Hollis Photography, idahollis.co.uk
On page 22, Judy Afia of luxury carpet company Stark talks rug design, Stark’s Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour showroom and why she’s dying to move house so she can re-vamp her own carpet collection. Meanwhile, local resident Hannah McCollum tells
Managing Editor Francesca Lee-Rogers
us about her ethical hummus company ChicP, with products flying off the shelves at the likes of Whole Foods Market and Selfridges (p.19). Turn to page 18 to discover William
Editorial Lead William Monroe
Monroe’s verdict on Pure Indian Cooking, a unique Indian restaurant near Putney Bridge
Editorial Intern Victoria Sviggum
which is serving up authentic recipes with a visionary twist.
Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood Managing Director Eren Ellwood General Manager Fiona Smith
William Monroe, Editorial Lead
Publishing Director Giles Ellwood
CONTENTS
Executive Director Sophie Roberts Designer Paris Fielder Production Hugo Wheatley Jamie Steele Alice Ford Distributed to selected homes in Fulham. The Journal is a platform for locals to discuss issues and events that matter. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with your news; Email: contact@ residentsjournal.co.uk and Twitter users, make sure you follow us @FulhamRJ Members of the Professional Publishers Association
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EYE ON THE BALL Parsons Green Prep nets success in a footballing partnership with the Chelsea FC Foundation
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unadulerated excellence William Monroe’s palate is treated to a feast of flavours at Pure Indian Cooking
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murder she wrote Intrigue and alienation aplenty in a Fulham resident’s provocative debut novel
a magic carpet Stark rugs are top of the pile when it comes to the luxury furnishings market
health kick Health and lifestyle coach Milla Lascelles provides a recipe for healthy living and eating
grand designs Three local agents highlight grand and show-stopping properties for sale in SW6
local interest
C I T Y RU N 10 K
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Fulham will be awash with runners on 18 March, as thousands of people pound the pavements in search of a personal best in the adidas City Run Fulham 10K. The inaugural race, which starts and finishes on New King’s Road, is London’s flattest closed road 10K. Post-race, participants can enjoy a well-earned massage and free yoga in the Event Village on Eel Brook Common. adidascityruns.com
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BI KE ST REET PARKI NG
H&F Council has given the green light to the installation of secure, on-street bike-parking hangars. The metal hangars, which are available to hire for local residents and can house up to six bicycles, are to be installed in 13 locations across the borough, with the first arriving this month and more set to be introduced later on in the year. lbhf.gov.uk
NOTEBOOK Erja Lyytinen by © Anthony May
Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news
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BLU E S AT T H E BRI D G E
EMOTION EXHIBITION
The 508 Kings Road Gallery is set to host an International Arts Events exhibition from 8-20 March. Faces of Eve will feature work by 18 artists from nine countries and will seek to explore the interplay between rich colour palettes and emotion-inspiring pieces. Art aficionados will be treated to a variety of works, including paintings, photographic art, urban art and sculptures. 8-20 March, 508 King’s Road, SW10 0LD, 020 3719 3109, 508kingsroad.com
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Head to Under the Bridge on 23 March and you’ll be treated to an evening of authentic blues by Ladies of the Blues, who are currently touring the UK. The group is made up of leading blues singer Connie Lush – who has twice scooped the accolade of European blues vocalist of the year – UK singer Kyla Brox and Finnish star Erja Lyytinen. 7.30pm, tickets from £22.50, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6 1HS, 020 7386 3327, underthebridge.co.uk
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Aim high and be ambitious C elebrate our diversity Help each other I nspire through leadership E mbrace opportunity V alue our environment E exceed our targets Fulham College Boys’ School, Kingwood Road, Fulham, London SW6 6SN Tel: 020 7381 3606 Fax: 020 7386 9645 Email: school@fulhamcollege.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/FulhamCross Website: https://www.fulhamcross.net
E xcel academically every day M otivate myself and others P ersevere through challenges O wn my behaviour W ork with purpose E mbrace opportunities R espect my community
Fulham Cross Girls’ School, Munster Road, Fulham, London SW6 6BP Tel: 020 7381 0861 Fax: 020 7386 5978 Email: fcbs@fulhamcollege.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/fulhamcollege Website: www.fulhamcollegeboys.net
EDUCATION KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SCHOLARLY HAPPENINGS IN SW6
KICK OFF
Parsons Green Prep is engaged in a promising football partnership with the Chelsea FC Foundation
school Calendar
We note term dates and provide a list of key details, including the heads and contact details of local schools
NEW TO SCHOOL
A round up of the latest school news, and why pupils at Fulham Cross Girls’ School are feeling empowered
any questions?
pre p a - h e a d
Tim Cannell, formerly head at the Prebendal School in Chichester, West Sussex, since 2005, has been appointed the permanent headmaster at Parsons Green Prep. Tim started at PGP in September 2017 and was covering Mrs Helen Stavert’s maternity leave. Tim commented: “I am privileged to be offered the opportunity to lead Parsons Green Prep on a permanent basis. It is a gem of a school with superb facilities and a large outdoor space.” 1 Fulham Park Road, SW6 4LJ, 020 7610 8085, parsonsgreenprep.co.uk
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As part of Lady Margaret School’s ongoing centenary celebrations, the school will host a live broadcast of the popular BBC Radio 4 programme Any Questions? on 4 May. The programme, which is hosted by Jonathan Dimbleby, will start with a BBC warm-up at 7.30pm, before the live broadcast begins at 8.02pm. Everybody over the age of 14 is welcome. Admission is free of charge, but you must have a ticket to gain entry. Doors open at 6.30pm, 4 May, 9-15 Parsons Green, SW6 4UN
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A round-up of local school news in the area
empowering education
Falkner House Boys’ school opened its doors in September 2017. 20 Penywern Road, SW5 9SU, 020 7373 2340, falknerhouse.co.uk
Fulham C ro ss Girl s’ Sc ho o l i s giving wings to i t s pupil s’ aspirations Fulham Cross Girls’ School students reflected on the role of women in society through a tribute on 6 February to mark 100 years of votes for women. The vision and ethos of the school is to ‘Empower Tomorrow’s Women’. Having the chance to participate in activities that stretch, challenge and enthuse raises the students’ aspirations, and a recent visit to Oxford University gave the Challenge Club motivation to aim high in terms of their future studies and career paths. Students from across the school were equally inspired by the latest guest speaker from the Empower Breakfast programme, Major Harriet Church of the Household
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Cavalry Mounted Regiment, who spoke passionately about her career and the hard work and determination required to succeed in a high-calibre position. The summer term will involve a range of visits, including trips to France and Spain, a university programme, an ecological studies day and an enterprise programme – all alongside the outstanding education that results in students having made phenomenal progress by the time they move on. Munster Road, SW6 6BP, 020 7381 0861, fulhamcross.net
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*All dates and details were correct when compiled in February 2018, but may be subject to change. Please contact the schools directly for further information.
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TERM DATES
All Saints Primary School Head: Carol Gray Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6ED
Tel: 020 7736 2803 Email: admin@allsaintsce.lbhf.sch.uk Website: allsaintsce.lbhf.sch.uk
Summer term: 17 April - 20 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
Kensington Prep School Head: Prudence Lynch Fulham Road, SW6 5PA
Tel: 020 7731 9300 Email: enquiries@kenprep.gdst.net Website: www.kensingtonprep.gdst.net
Summer term: 19 April - 12 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
Langford Primary School Head: Seamus Gibbons Gilstead Road, SW6 2LG
Tel: 020 7736 4045 Email: admin@langfordprimary.org.uk Website: langfordprimary.org.uk
Summer term: 16 April - 20 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
Parsons Green Prep School Head: Tim Cannell Fulham Park Road, SW6 4LJ
Tel: 020 7371 9009 Email: office@parsonsgreenprep.co.uk Website: parsonsgreenprep.co.uk
Summer term: 19 April - 11 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
St John’s Walham Green CE Primary School Head: Barbara Wightwick Filmer Road, SW6 6AS
Tel: 020 7731 5454 Email: admin@stjohnsce.lbhf.sch.uk Website: stjohnsce.lbhf.sch.uk
Summer term: 16 April - 20 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Head (acting): Rosie Peters Estcourt Road, SW6 7HB
Tel: 020 7385 8165 Email: admin@stthomasrc.lbhf.sch.uk Website: stthomasrc.lbhf.sch.uk
Summer term: 16 April - 23 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
Sinclair House School, Preparatory Head: Carlotta T.M. O’Sullivan Fulham High Street, SW6 3JJ
Tel: 020 7736 5869 Email: info@sinclairhouseschool.co.uk Website: sinclairhouseschool.co.uk
Summer term: 17 April - 5 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
Sulivan Primary School Head: Wendy Aldridge Peterborough Road, SW6 3BN
Tel: 020 7736 9182 Email: admin@sulivan.lbhf.sch.uk Website: sulivanprimaryschool.co.uk
Summer term: 17 April - 20 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
Thomas’s Academy Head: Miles Chester New King’s Road, SW6 4LY
Tel: 020 7736 2318 Email: info@academy.thomas-s.co.uk Website: academy.thomas-s.co.uk
Summer term: 17 April - 20 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
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TERM DATES
Fulham College Boys’ School Head: Sally Brooks Kingwood Road, SW6 6SN
Tel: 020 7381 3606 Email: fcbs@fulhamcollege.net Website: fulhamcollegeboys.squarespace.com
Summer term: 16 April - 20 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
Fulham Cross Girls’ School Head: Denise Fox Munster Road, SW6 6BP
Tel: 020 7381 0861 Email: school@fulhamcross.lbhf.sch.uk Website: fulhamcross.squarespace.com
Summer term: 16 April - 17 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
The Hurlingham Academy Head: Leon Wilson Peterborough Road, SW6 3ED
Tel: 020 7731 2581 Email: info@thehurlinghamacademy.org.uk Website: thehurlinghamacademy.org.uk
Summer term: 17 April - 20 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
Lady Margaret School Head: Elisabeth Stevenson Parsons Green, SW6 4UN
Tel: 020 7736 7138 Email: admin@ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk Website: ladymargaret.lbhf.sch.uk
Summer term: 16 April - 20 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
The London Oratory School Head: Daniel Wright Seagrave Road, SW6 1RX
Tel: 020 7385 0102 Email: admin@los.ac Website: london-oratory.org
Summer term: 16 April - 19 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
The Moat School Head: Clare King Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EG
Tel: 020 7610 9018 Email: IMAGEoffice@moatschool.org.uk CREDIT Website: moatschool.org.uk
Summer term: 24 April - 6 July (Half Term: 28 May - 1 June)
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eye on the ball It’s a case of putting the best foot forward at Parsons Green Prep School
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arsons Green Prep School recently teamed up with the Chelsea FC Foundation, with the aim of providing high-quality football coaching to boys and girls across all year groups at the school. The partnership, which is a first among prep schools in Fulham, has turned out to be a massive hit with children and parents alike. The Chelsea FC Foundation was formed in 2010 and brings together the Football in the Community and the Education department, along with the club’s other charitable and community activities, including environment and anti-discrimination projects. It provides outstanding coaches who are experienced, highly qualified, passionate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about football, the most played and most watched sport worldwide. The children have sessions with the coaches twice a week at Hurlingham Park, as well as after-school clubs three days a week for all age groups on the school’s own AstroTurf pitch. The children are learning various ball skills, including passing and dribbling, and playing small-sided games. The coaches
also attend curriculum games lessons for Key Stage 2 and a few children were invited to train with the Chelsea FC Foundation squad at one of its coaching centres. These children were then coached and checked on regularly to monitor their progress, with a view to advancing to academy level. Through its relationship with the Foundation, Parsons Green Prep has also been invited to two tournaments at Cranleigh Preparatory School with ex-Chelsea and England international Graeme Le Saux, where they had fantastic days out and picked up silver medals in 2017. The school also fielded a girls’ Under-11 squad at a recent ISA tournament at LVS Ascot. Despite this being the girls’ first-ever competition, they ended up winning the U11 category. The school’s head of sport, Mr Will, is now busy building on this big improvement in the children’s
Despite this being the girls’ first-ever competition, they ended up winning the U11 category footballing ability and interest in the sport. “This is fast-track learning in how to approach the mental, physical and emotional side of the sport,” he says. “Operating as a team, communicating clearly, being responsible, increasing assertiveness, improving fitness and learning a good attitude about how to win and how to lose together – these are all life skills that do not just apply to football.” The future of the scheme is looking very exciting, with plans to run a tournament supported by the Chelsea FC Foundation on the cards. 1 Fulham Park Road, SW6 4LJ, 020 7610 8085, parsonsgreenprep.co.uk
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There are a lot of baby products on the market and figuring out which ones to buy can be a challenge. However, we’re big fans of the Green People Organic Baby range – in particular this Silent Night pack – that includes Organic Babies Baby Wash & Shampoo and Organic Babies Soothing Baby Salve. Both are lavenderinfused, which helps to encourage a restful slumber. £16.50, greenpeople.co.uk
back to basics
Matchstick Monkey, the ingenious teething toy company, has announced new editions to its family, which include luxury muslin squares, blankets and swaddles. Ideal for any newborn. From £9.99, matchstick monkey.com
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ORGANII Intensive Natural Skincare for dry and sensitive skin has launched in the UK. Suitable for all ages, including newborns, this face and body oil is on our wish list. £29.95, organii.uk
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This season, play dress-up with The Bonniemob. The new collection features its signature animal print with new characters – pandy, poe and ping panda. Expect a range of playsuits, blankets and hats embellished with adorable motifs. £130, thebonniemob.com
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chilly Monday morning finds me seeking an entrance to the Club at the Ivy, a glamorous yet discreet private members’ club which is a popular haunt of the A-list London film, music and media set. However, celeb spotting is not on the agenda: I’m here to meet writer, journalist and Fulham resident Elizabeth Moore, whose provocative debut novel The Man on the Middle Floor is set to hit the shelves – and the realms of online bookstores – in April. Over coffee and the crooning of Celine Dion in the bar, Elizabeth explains that the novel has essentially been a lifetime in the making. Her profession as a journalist means that writing has always been a prevalent part of her life, but juggling a career alongside raising four children had hitherto put novel plans on hold. Embarking on a Faber Academy novel-writing course proved to be the catalyst for Elizabeth to pick up the pen. Key motifs in her novel include disconnection – whether that be emotional, physical or societal – and the
The man on the middle floor has become a murderer, and events quickly spiral out of control
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way in which we relate to those with autism. Nick, the book’s protagonist, is a young man with Asperger syndrome, who lives on the middle floor of a three-flat house in a London suburb. His neighbours, all strangers to one another, are Tam, an ex-police officer who’s turned to the bottle
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and Karen, a doctor and researcher who has dedicated her life to researching rising rates of autism. “It’s a thriller but with a lot of social commentary,” says Elizabeth. “Like a lot of people on the autism spectrum, Nick has a very set routine. He goes to the same place at the same time on a certain day. When he gets to the place where he usually feeds the ducks, some people are there having sex. He gets very upset. Autistic people
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don’t have very good ways of going round things, they tend to go through things and get very easily thrown. So he bashes them over the head with a large piece of wood.” The man on the middle floor has become a murderer, and events quickly spiral out of control. Some agents and publishing houses shied away from the book. A man with Asperger’s committing murder is a potentially controversial topic, particularly given the ongoing – and increasingly febrile – debate in the press and wider society regarding what qualifies as offensive and whether our right to be offended trumps the right to freedom of expression and speech. “It is quite out-there,” Elizabeth admits. “People said to me, ‘the central character is really great, but could you maybe make him not autistic.’ But that is the entire point of the book. I fought very hard to hang on to the characters and the themes. There are so many things you can’t talk about, that are out of bounds. As a journalist, I find it really disconcerting that you can’t
have a conversation. I’m not passing a judgement; I just think these things should at least be able to be discussed. You don’t grow as a person if you don’t ever hear a different opinion. Nick to me is the most sympathetic character. He doesn’t kill because he’s a bad person, he kills because he doesn’t know what else to do in certain situations.” Elizabeth is particularly interested in exploring the autonomy of the individual, a subject she talks engagingly about and at some length. With autism diagnosis rates at an all-time high in our society, the novel questions the constraints that modern conformity seeks to place on those on the spectrum. Nick seeks to cast off these shackles and arguably stands for individuality, but he can find no succour within a society obsessed with normality and adhering to the status quo. She also draws a parallel between the rise of autism and the widening
social chasm among friends, families and communities in a digital age where computers and smartphones often take precedence over face-to-face interaction. “I’ve got children from 34 down to 19,” she tells me. “Although they seem to have all these ways of connecting with each other, Twitter and everything under the sun, they don’t actually connect. Everyone’s got about 3,000 friends on Facebook, but there’s so little of what we would have regarded as sitting and having a conversation. We all seem to be galloping in completely the wrong direction.” As Elizabeth is a west Londoner at heart – she’s called Fulham home since 1983 – the landscape of the area features heavily in the book. “The killing’s in Richmond Park. I hope Richmond Park doesn’t complain,” she laughs. “There’s the King’s Road, a little bit of The Hurlingham Club, it’s all set in south west London.” Her own favourite Fulham hang-outs include the White Horse (“just because my children will always be found in there”), Bishop’s Park and a number of the restaurants in World’s End. “I like the whole area actually,” she continues. “I love Sapori Sardi on the Fulham Road – if you’re ever trying to impress somebody the lobster spaghetti is the nicest thing in London and it’s cheap as chips.” When it comes to writing techniques, Elizabeth again doesn’t adhere to convention in terms of repairing to a writer’s retreat. “I know everyone’s supposed to have some solitary writing technique, I don’t have that,” she chuckles. “We have a property business as well and I can quite happily write in the office. I can be writing some awful scene, pick the phone up, and then carry on. That may well be because I’ve got four kids and a husband: you get used to being able to multi-task and that part of your brain not shutting down. I would love to say I’m one of these people who has to go to a cottage in the Hebrides, but I actually am terrible by myself.” The Man on the Middle Floor will retail at £8.99. Available in major bookshops from 12 April and for pre-order from amazon.co.uk. To find out more, visit elizabethsmoore.com
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S ET LU N C H S PE C I A L
It’s last call for the Winter Set Lunch menu at the River Café. The Michelinstarred riverside restaurant is offering the special set menu until 29 March, with two courses for £28, three for £34 or four for £42. You’ll find the Journal there, tucking appreciatively into the wild sea bass with fennel, lemon zest, white wine and Italian spinach. Available until 29 March, Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, W6 9HA, 020 7386 4200, rivercafe.co.uk
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FOOD & DRINK
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Award-winning craft whiskymaker R&B Distillers has released two premium new whiskies – The Tweeddale: The Evolution and The Tweeddale: A Silent Character, both of which have drawn inspiration from the brand’s heritage. The former, to be released at 28 years old, is the older Tweeddale, while the latter’s name alludes to the fact that the Cambus distillery is now silent, having ceased whisky production in 1993. £175, rbdistillers.com
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Koji’s next DJ party night will take place on 17 March. Guests can enjoy a meal at the suave restaurant while listening to upbeat tunes, before DJ Virgin takes things up a notch and tables are moved back to create a dance floor later on in the evening. Think cocktails, tunes and twists and turns: basically a great way to spend a Saturday evening. Until 1am, Saturday 17 March, 58 New King’s Road, SW6 4LS, 020 7731 2520, koji.restaurant
The Italian restaurant Meridionale is flying the flag for families with its dedicated children’s menu. Bambinos can choose from authentic pizza and pasta options, including margherita pizza and fresh orecchiette pasta with Bolognese sauce and parmesan. For dessert, vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream should hit the spot. £6.95 for two courses and a drink, 311 New King’s Road, SW6 4RF, 020 3105 1699, meridionale.london
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UNADULTERATED EXCELLENCE Pure Indian Cooking is the unheralded gem that you need to visit now WILLIAM MONROE
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ure Indian Cooking looks unassuming from the outside. Nestled on Fulham High Street, just around the corner from Putney Bridge station, the compact restaurant features simple, unprepossessing décor. Pure is a perfect example of not judging a book by its cover. It’s full on a Saturday evening when my friend and I pay a visit and locals clearly know the deal. The food here by chef-owner Shilpa Dandekar – formerly a head chef for Raymond Blanc – is consistently excellent. Poppadoms appear as the warmup act, before I opt for the strawberry scallops with fresh mint and rhubarb ginger chutney to start with, washed down by a glass of Wakefield Estate Clare Valley chardonnay. The dish is beautifully presented and has the tastes to match: the scallops are fleshy, flavoursome and dovetail wonderfully with the strawberry – an unusual and bold pairing but one that’s pulled off with aplomb. My friend’s coriander and goat’s cheese samosas are, again, well presented and are served alongside mint, tomato and beetroot chutneys. I can’t resist a
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dipping taster session and they rival the scallops. We’re also furnished with one of the house specialities, patra chaat, featuring colocasia leaves served with yoghurt, date and tamarind chutney, pomegranate, onion and tomato. Again, it’s an absolute feast of subtle flavours and spices. Mains – and another glass of chardonnay – are eagerly awaited, and my tandoori duck breast with spiced
Pure is a perfect example of not judging a book by its cover
apricot chutney and tamarind sauce is arguably the pièce de résistance of a fabulous array of dishes. The barbary duck is cooked rare and is as tender as it looks. Although I’m too occupied with my duck to steal a taste of my friend’s baingan bharta, which is roasted aubergine cooked with diced tomato, onion, cumin and ginger, she’s similarly effusive in her praise. Dessert proves to be a bridge too far for both of us after such an excellent evening’s eating. If you’re yet to experience Pure, paying a visit is a must. Shilpa’s home-style Indian recipes with an inventive twist result in refined dishes that are superbly presented. The prices are fantastically reasonable, the service friendly yet unobtrusive and the quality of food unstintingly good. Be sure to head off the beaten track and treat your taste buds. 67 Fulham High Street, SW6 3JJ, 020 7736 2521, pureindiancooking.com
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hummus hit
The founder of ethical hummus company ChicP is savouring success, two years after she started the business from her kitchen in Fulham WILLIAM MONROE
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ome of the world’s most successful companies originated in the humblest surroundings. One of Nike’s co-founders, Phil Knight, began business from his father’s basement and peddled shoes from the back of his car. Apple, Amazon and Google all started in garages and the concept of Facebook was dreamed up in Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard dorm room. In Hannah McCollum’s case, the former private chef and caterer started her company ChicP from the confines of her own kitchen in SW6. Two years on and her ethical hummus products, made from leftover raw vegetables unwanted by supermarkets, are flying off the shelves at the likes of Selfridges, Whole Foods Market and Fortnum & Mason, while they’re also stocked online at Amazon Fresh. Hannah was inspired to found the company by the mass waste she witnessed in the catering industry, alongside her love of © GEORGIA GOLD hummus and making creative dips. “I did a lot of work for Hannah – whose production premises sporting event companies,” she explains. are now in Park Royal – counts getting “I used to see so much food go in the bin Whole Foods Market on board as one every day, it was horrendous. When I did of her biggest retail successes, but jobs abroad – cooking in villas for families interestingly formative months spent at and things like that – I would often turn events and pop-ups were some of the leftover vegetable dishes into dips; I got most rewarding. “The first few events I a reputation for ‘dip of the day’. When did were the first signs of success,” she I was back in an office job in London I says. “They had the biggest impact on used to make hummus from leftovers me because everybody loved it and that’s every evening. Hummus is such a versatile what made me decide to carry on.” product and hugely popular, I could see ChicP currently has four flavours: three that the market was growing in that area, savoury and one sweet, which include and […] I wanted to make people more beetroot, horseradish and sage, carrot, aware about the problems of food waste.”
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ginger and turmeric and ‘herby’ hummus. Sweet is an intriguing banana, avocado and cacao concoction. When it comes to a personal favourite she hesitates – “I go through phases” – but eventually settles on carrot, ginger and turmeric. Sustainability and ethics are watchwords for Hannah, who’s passionate about the issue of food waste. Although she currently gets her vegetables from large wholesalers, she initially sourced vegetables directly from farmers and is keen to go back to those roots. Other plans in the pipeline include a range of non-hummus products – for now Hannah’s keeping those particular cards close to her chest – and a desire to one day open a ChicP café. Hannah’s certainly come a long way from a business that started out in her kitchen, utilising housemates as “taste buddies” and a trusty blender. 07788 474 803, chicp.co.uk
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MAKING A SPL ASH
Luxury British bathing brand Victoria + Albert Baths has launched two new baths: the Vetralla and Vetralla 2. The sleek and simple designs are deep, double-ended and made from the brand’s signature quarrycast material, a unique blend of volcanic limestone and resins that provides a number of handy beneficial qualities. From £2,220, Third Floor, North Dome, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, SW10 0XE, 020 7351 4378, vandabaths.com
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The launch of Ian Mankin’s SS18 collection brings with it new variations of the fabric manufacturer’s supersize throws. Two eco-friendly and boldly coloured options are provided by the recycled brushed cotton and recycled wool throws, while superfine merino lambswool throws provide rich colours and sumptuous comfort. From £79.50, 269/271 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2TX, 020 7722 0997, ianmankin.co.uk
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Nordic House’s new expandable wall hook rack marries aesthetics with practicality. The simple yet stylish rack is made up of oak hooks and white, powder-coated iron. The fact that it’s expandable means it can be folded away or re-erected at a moment’s notice. The company’s blue and white Maja tableware collection is also perfect for Easter entertaining. nordichouse.co.uk
As part of its SS18 offerings, Waterworks has launched a new kitchen furnishings collection. Our eye’s been caught by the Forno collection of terracotta pots, serving bowls and decanters, which have been handmade using 17th century Italian techniques. From £98, 579-581 King’s Road, SW6 2EH, 020 7384 4000, waterworks.com
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A MAGIC CARPET Judy Afia, managing director of Stark’s international arm, tells us about outfitting the White House and employing the company’s signature style in her own home WILLIAM MONROE
What IS Stark all about?
How does American design differ from British tastes?
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Good design is good design, regardless of where you are. The colour emphasis is different – I think there’s much more use of colour in certain areas in America and a passion for blue. Blue is a great colour at the moment.
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We’ve got a great heritage – we’re 78 years old and we’re very proud of that. We have archives with a history of places that we’ve carpeted and we’re a third generation company now. We have a history of developing technology and fibres. The design collections and portfolios have expanded enormously, but for a lot of our work we’re still using traditional methods, the weaving technique is exactly the same. To sum up what we do, we provide exclusive luxury to the design community.
and were inspired by historic artwork and the Ancient Greek love of marble. The rugs are very lovely indeed.
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D o you have Stark carpets in your own home?
Well, of course, I couldn’t not could I? I’m just about to move next to The Hurlingham Club and I’m extremely excited about being able to re-select.
O n e pa s t project i n c lu d e d ou tfitting the White House in the 60s?
Yes we fitted a carpet in the White House and we have done so over the years. We’re also currently fitting a carpet again in the White House.
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traditional to contemporary. Within the machine-made sections we have stripes, checks, florals, animals – they all have the common theme of being perfect for the design community.
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We’re launching our Odeza collection, which is a new range from our design team in New York. They have the appearance of a Tibetan rug
We’re doing a couple of major projects which are groundbreaking for us. We continue to be strong in our top hotel work and we’re also doing a lot of work with fashion labels. Third Floor, South Dome, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, SW10 OXE, 020 7352 6001, starkcarpet.co.uk
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London’s first eco-friendly gym has proved to be a real hit among locals after its opening last year. Terra Hale places an emphasis on sustainability – all facilities use green renewable energy and the décor is crafted from recycled or eco-friendly materials – which is allied to a range of 50-minute fitness classes as well as one-to-one personal training sessions. Leafy plant walls provide the backdrop to a workout. 853 Fulham Road, SW6 5HJ, 020 362 01813, terrahale.com
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Still looking for that spring home fragrance? Then look no further than Cabbages & Roses, which has six to choose from. Each comes in a candle or diffuser format, and our favourite for this time of year is the hyacinth and gardenia, which smells of freshly-cut flowers. Candle £30, diffuser £34, cabbagesandroses.com
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Paola’s BodyBarre has launched a new HIIT the Peach class, created by trainer Oliver Lee. The emphasis is on building strength and achieving more definition, while waisttightening exercises are also integrated in order to help achieve the perfect posterior. 2 Fulham High Street, SW6 3LQ, 07713 745 065, paolasbodybarre.com
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Here at the Journal, we’re all about that spring glow, so imagine our excitement when we found out Lancôme has released super-shiny liquid highlighters in four shades: Champagne, Rose, Bronze and Golden Glow. The Teint Idole Ultra Wear Custom Glow Drops have high concentrations of pigments, meaning one can achieve sculpted cheekbones in no time. £26, lancome.com
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K ICK Meet the health and lifestyle coach who’s outfoxing supermarkets – and is here to kick your bad habits into touch WILLIAM MONROE
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m chatting to holistic health and lifestyle coach, Milla Lascelles, over a glass of water ( filtered of course) in the kitchen of her home on Mendora Road, Fulham. It’s the very epitome of an oasis of calm. It’s fair to say she really knows her stuff. Having become passionate about holistic health after health issues with family and friends, Milla knows firsthand the effects stress can have on daily routines and health, after a hectic threeyear period working in events, sustained by Red Bull, coffee, convenience foods, and, on some occasions, as little as an hour’s sleep a night. A sabbatical in California proved to be the catalyst for Milla to commit herself to a healthier approach and a full-time career in the field of well-being. “I immersed myself in health and I felt so good,” she says. “It was nice to take a step back and reflect on what wasn’t working for me at home.” Feeling rejuvenated, Milla quit her job and started studying at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition – the largest nutritional school in the world. Two key philosophies that she espouses are the importance of primary nutrition – healthy
relationships, physical activity, a fulfilling career and self-care – and secondary nutrition; essentially the foods we eat. She offers six-week and 12-week programmes, which include weekly sessions at her home or a client’s house and unlimited email and phone access. “Initially I offer a consultation where we discuss lifestyle, health and goals,” she explains. “The whole thing is very supportive. It’s great seeing a nutritionist, but you go home and then you’re on your own. It’s important to get to the root cause of your self-sabotaging. It’s about introducing healthier habits, not restrictions, but you need support.” For those seeking a more immediate solution, Milla, who’s 26, also offers a luxury transformational day, where she visits clients to advise on healthy habits in the home. “We do a larder blitz,” she says. “I’ll educate them about how to read the labels and healthier alternatives. We’ll also go to their supermarket. I’ll teach them about the geography and how we’re patterned to make our way through. Then we
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implement a self-care routine.” Milla, who is something of a food sleuth, says that the key is resisting supermarket seduction. “It’s all there for you to consume, you have the grab zone at the end, which you reach for to treat yourself. You walk in and see the fresh bread, flowers and fruit and veg and immediately trust that everything is good for you. Clients also assume that if it’s freefrom food it’s healthy. But, for instance, if it’s low-fat, the fat has been replaced with sugar – it’s so much worse. It’s important to be savvy in the supermarket.” She recommends the Sugar Smart app, which can be used to scan product barcodes to see how many cubes of white sugar each item contains. I’m shocked to learn that a Heinz tomato ketchup bottle
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(300ml) holds a staggering 28 sugar cubes. Other culprits include a 450g jar of Uncle Ben’s Sweet & Sour sauce ( formerly a favourite of mine) which hosts nine cubes. “There are so many misleading things,” Milla tells me. “It’s really important to understand how to read a label. You can deconstruct your cravings, if you’re eating a lot of sugary foods then you could look at having more sweet vegetables.” Milla finds that the majority of clients – most of whom hail from Fulham and Chelsea – come to her about stress, sleeping issues or sugar addiction. Mums attempting to juggle a busy career with family life make up a large proportion, although she has also started coaching men recently too. As well as providing lifestyle tips to her clients, she advocates a general natural approach, whether that be through the use of eco cleaning products or natural skin products and deodorants. A key component of Milla’s services is a relaxed approach. She also favours a pragmatic form of coaching in comparison to making holistic elements the focal point. “I think it’s got to be realistic. I also don’t subscribe to a deprived ‘clean diet’, or the regimented food and beauty contest that is played out online. When it comes to enviable avocados and touched-up torsos on Instagram, I steer clear. In fact, I’m more likely to suggest a digital detox.” Milla is full of recommendations when it comes to healthy foodie spots in the local area and St Clements Cafe and Hally’s are go-to options. Lentils, fish and mushrooms feature regularly on her shopping list, as well as Daylesford Château Léoube Organic Rosé Wine, which, according to Milla, negates many a Londoner’s chief bane: a weekend hangover. Ultimately, she’s keen to stress that there’s no one-size-fits-all-approach to healthy eating. “Everyone is different. One person’s food is another’s poison. Food is medicine. You can control how you feel, your energy, happiness. It is everything. My aim is to get clients’ bodies back to feeling how they’re meant to feel.”
It’s about introducing healthier habits, not restrictions, but you need support
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DIRECTORY
All of the essentials are taken care of in our roundup for harmonious living
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Carter Jonas Bishops Park 361 Fulham Palace Road Sales: 020 7731 3333 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 and Parsons Green 783 Fulham Road Sales: 020 7751 8899 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 Douglas & Gordon 656 Fulham Road 020 7731 4391
Knight Frank 203 New King’s Road 020 7751 2400
Strutt & Parker 701 Fulham Road 020 7731 7100
Marsh & Parsons 103-105 Moore Park Road 020 7736 9822 and 333 Fulham Palace Road 020 7993 9888
Snell & Snell 64 New King’s Road 020 7736 7739
Draker Lettings 581 Fulham Road SW6 5UA 020 7042 1200 draker.co.uk
Savills 191 New King’s Road 020 7731 9400 423 Fulham Palace Road 020 7578 9050 Chestertons Three offices – one great postcode 78 New King’s Road 020 7731 4448
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Bold & Reeves 020 7408 7590 boldandreeves.co.uk
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Essam Guenedy 273 New King’s Road 020 7751 3348 Iceblu 24a New King’s Road 020 7371 9292 Marc Wallace 261 New King’s Road 020 7736 6795 Claudia Sebire 136 Fulham Road 020 7835 1327 Ethical Collection ethicalcollection.com
Allison Rodger 279a New King's Road SW6 4RD 020 7821 7000 allisonrodger.co.uk
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Gina Conway 612 Fulham Road 020 7731 7633
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Palace Pharmacy 331 Fulham Palace Road 020 7736 3034
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Fulham Osteopathic Care 'Our practice was established by Isabel Diaz, Osteopath and Midwife from her home in Parsons Green' 959-961 Fulham Road SW6 5HY 0207 736 1846 07956 283 276 fulhamosteopathiccare.co.uk Elenique Aesthetics Skin Clinic ‘Improve your skin health and deepen your knowledge about skincare’ 959-961 Fulham Road SW6 5HY 020 3637 4549 contact@eleniqueaesthetics.co.uk eleniqueaesthetics.co.uk
Mortar & Milk 793 Fulham Road SW6 5HD 020 7731 3415 mortarandmilk.com
[ P R I VATE HEA LTH C A R E ] Basuto Medical Centre An established independent family practice offering ongoing general medical care for individuals and families, including immunisations and health screening checks 29 Basuto Road, SW6 4BJ 020 7736 7557 basuto.com
Coyne Medical 109 New King’s Road, SW6 4SJ 020 7731 3077 coynemedical.com
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Finite Solutions 020 7371 8761 finitesolutions.co.uk
Red Box Studio 19, Hurlingham Studios, Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 3PA 020 7381 1539 redboxlondon.com
Your Architect London 965 Fulham Road SW6 5JJ 020 3405 6820 yourarchitect.london
Jo Cowen Architects Burlington House 184-186 New King's Road SW6 3JH 020 7371 0357 jocowendesign.com
Roundhouse 857 Fulham Road, SW6 5HJ 020 7736 7362 roundhousedesign.com
EMR Architecture 19 Daisy Lane SW6 3DD 07484 922 003 emrdesign.co.uk
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Bembé UK Ltd German craft since 1780. 315-317 New King’s Road 07794 906621
Emmanuelle Sirven The French touch in interior design. 07748 098 578 emmanuellesirven.com
Sacre Bleu London sacrebleulondon.co.uk
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Porcelanosa Wandsworth Bridge Road 08444 818952
S C HOO L S & N U R SE R IES Chelsea Independent College 517-523 Fulham Road 020 7610 1114
Fulham Cross Girls’ School Munster Road 020 7381 0861
Kensington Prep School 596 Fulham Road 020 7731 9300
Parsons Green Prep School 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009
Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7386 2444
The Hampshire School 15 Manresa Road 020 7352 7077
Fulham College Boys' School Kingwood Road 020 7381 3606
L’Ecole des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road 020 7371 8350
The London Oratory School Seagrave Road 020 7385 0102
Millie's House 344-346 Fulham Palace Road 020 7381 9523 163 New King's Road 020 7731 0440 Distillery Lane, Fulham Palace Road 020 8748 4303 millieshouse.net
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William Gaze Ltd. Construction Sweetapple Heating & 28 Imperial Square Plumbing 020 7078 8874 130 Stephendale Road 020 7371 0409 07889 184146
[ R ESTA U R ANT ] Meridionale 311 New King’s Road SW6 4RF 020 310 51699 meridionale.london
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Cleaning Services Fulham 020 3746 3064 Domestic Cleaners 020 3404 6962 Cinderella Cleaning & Ironing Services 0757 8798 422
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Last Drop Wines 492 King's Road 020 7351 2973 lastdropwines.com
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Quirky Gadgets 823 Fulham Road 020 7736 6735
[ a r t g a ll e ry ] Pullman Editions 94 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8PL 020 7730 0547 pullmaneditions.com
[ w e dd i n g l i s t s e rv i c e s ] The Wedding Present Company First Floor, Furniture and Arts Building, 533 King’s Road, SW10 0TZ 020 7622 6300 weddingpresentco.com
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A modern and spacious three bed apartment A stunning split-level apartment on the second floor of an iconic portered building, benefiting from a west-facing balcony and private parking space. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double height reception room, open-plan kitchen, mezzanine level and balcony. EPC: B. Approximately 177 sq m (1,901 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 980 years remaining
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designs Three local agents spotlight the most spectacular homes available to buy in Fulham william monroe
BISHOP’S ROW, £4,995,000
BISHOP’S ROW, £4,995,000
4,375 to 6,150 sq ft and comprise four/ five bedrooms, an impressive kitchen/ breakfast room, four formal reception rooms, as well as generous leisure spaces including a gym and cinema room. The townhouses have been impeccably designed to offer the finest contemporary living with high-end specifications. Innovative outdoor spaces include covered, lower courtyard gardens with a walk-on glass floor and landscaped green space to the front and rear of the property.
BISHOP’S ROW, £4,995,000
Barclay Macfarlane, office head BLAKE GARDENS, £3,250,000
BISHOP’S ROW, £4,995,000, MARKETED BY STRU TT & PARKER’S FULHAM OFFICE Designed for family living, these nine elegant townhouses by developers Octagon incorporate the highest specification and finishes, combined with views of the River Thames and London Wetland Centre from private roof-top terraces and balconies. These exceptional new homes are between
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BLAKE GARDENS, £3,250,000
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BL AKE G ARD E N S, £3,250,000, M ARKET E D BY M AR SH AN D PAR S O N S’ F UL H AM OFFICE
CLONMEL ROAD, £3,250,000
C L O N M E L R O A D, £3, 250, 000, M A R K ET E D BY K N I G H T F R A N K F U L H AM
A stunning five-bedroom family home, which has been recently refurbished, located close to Fulham Broadway. Having undergone major refurbishment, this attractive Victorian house offers practical and spacious family living. The property is finished to a high standard throughout, boasting a handmade openplan kitchen/dining room and underfloor heating throughout the ground and lower ground levels. The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and four additional bedrooms, two of which are en suites. The property also offers a stunning south-west-facing back garden.
CLONMEL ROAD, £3,250,000
Paul Price, associate director and sales manager
CLONMEL ROAD, £3,250,000
For me grand and show-stopping often relates back to the volume of rooms or feeling of space in a property. This house we are marketing on Clonmel Road delivers that by the bucket-load. This is particularly evident in the basement, which is one of the best conversions I’ve seen in the area. The impressive ceiling heights and unique staircase layout create a space that is ready to be used day-to-day as an integral part of the house. The huge family/media room has bifold doors onto a terrace that leads up to the garden. There is also a study, a large bedroom with an en suite and an enormous laundry room. James Davies, office head
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PROPERTY Reinventing a Chelsea mansion for the 21st century – how a tired Tregunter Road townhouse became best-in-class
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uper-prime construction firm London Projects gives us the inside track on an “incredibly challenging” project in one of the capital’s most sought after enclaves. Originally designed by George Godwin and built during the early 1860s as part of the master plan for what is now known as the Boltons Conservation Area, 28 Tregunter Road has been completely rebuilt over the last three years to create an 8,000 square foot family home with integrated garaging. Conceived, designed and fully furnished by celebrated architect and interior designer Rabih Hage, the house has been built to exacting standards to deliver a period mansion with generous proportions, outstanding amenities and unparalleled family and entertaining space on one of the most desirable streets in Chelsea. Nick Stuttard, director at London Projects comments: “Twenty-eight Tregunter Road was a large and challenging project split over seven floors, including a double-level basement excavation with limited access for materials. It was vital our strong project management and surveying team worked closely with our site specialists in a proven delivery structure. “That set up, combined with our in-house mechanical and electrical departments, allowed the more complicated elements of the project such
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as the pool and car stacker to be delivered seamlessly without affecting the main fit-out works. Steve Howat, director at London Projects also comments: “We worked closely with the client team to ensure the project was value-engineered to meet the client’s budget and programme, yet achieve the levels of quality expected in the super-prime market. We are proud of the end result and the strong relationships we have built with the professional team.”
C O N ST RU C T I O N C H A L L E N G ES 1. There is a protected arch directly to the rear of the property at the entrance to Redcliffe Mews. It was critical that this was considered from both a construction and also logistical
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that would not only take the weight but also allow the sliding wall to still be operable. 4. In order to allow sufficient light into the basement level and staff accommodation, it was critical to create a light well at the front of the property, space constraints meant that this was an incredibly narrow space – no more than 200cm wide and 7m deep. It was therefore not possible to erect scaffolding to plaster and finish this area, so it required some lateral thinking to provide access for the renderers.
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viewpoint. It was not possible to block access to the mews, which was tricky as the road is very narrow. This created challenges with deliveries, and was especially difficult when installing the car stacker and double-storey car lift. 2. Given that the property is at an end of terrace location, with the protected arch to the rear, lack of garage space or available mews house – management of the delivery, storage and excavation of materials was incredibly challenging on this project. It required seamless project management, programme coordination and collaboration throughout. 3. One of the many unique and striking design features was a full-size, mirrored sliding wall to be installed in the basement pool area, which would reveal a hidden bar. This item alone was over 400kg in weight and required a specialist bespoke hanging system to be developed and constructed on site,
5. Typically, air handling units for this scale of property would be situated on the roof of the building or perhaps in the garage, but for this project this was not possible. It was therefore necessary for the units to be dismantled on site, a new location sourced and then the units rebuilt accordingly at basement level. This process involved creating suitable ventilation penetrations to atmosphere for some fairly sizable ductwork, which needed to be disguised and also act as a drain for surface water. All the while considering access for maintenance and cleaning. 6. Given the extent of the facilities, including lift, car lift, pool, sauna and steam room, it was necessary to find space for and create three separate plant rooms within the property, along with a separate boiler room and various Lutron panels and lift controls. 28 Tregunter Road is on the market with Strutt & Parker’s Knightsbridge office (contact: James Forbes on 020 7591 2201)
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t George, London’s leading residential developer, has unveiled The Oriel penthouse, a stunning new three-bedroom residence at the award-winning Fulham Reach development. Fulham Reach, a former distillery, has been transformed into a prime riverside development, comprising 744 new homes set within 3.7 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and situated on one of the most dramatic stretches of the River Thames, overlooking Harrods Furniture Depository and the iconic Hammersmith Bridge. The Oriel penthouse is located in a prime position on the eighth floor of Faulkner House. It has been carefully considered, with high-quality interiors and furnishings throughout by award-winning interior designers. The penthouse includes three spacious bedrooms, three bathrooms and an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. It also benefits from floor-to-ceiling windows which emphasise the views out over the landscaped gardens of Fulham Reach and towards the River Thames. Fulham Reach boasts a vibrant selection of cafés, shops and restaurants, including Brasserie Blanc, an upscale French brasserie with a menu devised by worldrenowned chef Raymond Blanc, award-winning coffee
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shop Harris + Hoole and the Blue Boat Pub & Restaurant. A little further down the Thames Pathway lies the River Café, a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant by Ruth Rogers, which serves seasonal Italian cuisine. Fulham Reach residents also benefit from access to the Tamesis Club, a private leisure and entertainment club which comprises a virtual golf simulator, private screening room, full-size snooker room and temperature-
Floor-to-ceiling windows emphasise the views out over the landscaped gardens of Fulham Reach
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controlled wine cellar. There is also a 15m swimming pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and private treatment rooms. The Oriel penthouse is available for sale from £2,950,000 and is ready for occupation. Contact the Fulham Reach Marketing Suite on 020 7870 9500, email enquiries@ fulhamreach.co.uk or visit fulhamreach.co.uk
SPACE IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY M A K E F U L H A M R E AC H YO U R H O M E T H I S S P R I N G Discover the penthouses at Fulham Reach. Stylishly furnished by award winning designers, inspired by the area’s rich design history and riverside location, 3 bedroom homes with expansive terraces, for relaxing and entertaining in equal measure. A lifestyle enriched by a 24 hr concierge and residents’ facilities comprising a pool, spa and gymnasium, cinema room, virtual golf, snooker room and wine cellar; alongside excellent waterside bars and restaurants. Truly inspiring riverside spaces ready to move in Prices from £2,950,000 Call now for further information or to arrange your private appointment Tel: 020 3504 5927 or email: enquiries@fulhamreach.co.uk Fulham Reach Marketing Suite and Show Apartment, Distillery Wharf, Parr’s Way, London W6 9GD
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Walham Grove, SW6 Bloom Park Road, SW6 Walham Grove, SW6
£3,595,000 Freehold £750£3,595,000 per week furnished Freehold
An wide, four-storey property, rebuilt to create an An exceptionally A newly renovated and stunning two double bedroom garden maisonette outstanding family home. located within walking distance to Parsons Green. 1,206sq sqft (112 sq sq m) m) 2,971 2,971 sq ftft(276 (276 sq m) Open |Plan Kitchen /kitchen/reception/dining Reception room | Master bedroom with wardrobe area | Second bedroom with ensuite en suite shower | Drawing room Open plan room| TV area Drawing room | Open plan kitchen/reception/dining room| TV area || Master Master suite suite || Bedroom Bedroom with with ensuite shower | Family bathroom | Private garden Two further bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Utility | Wine cellar | Annexe | Garden with integrated BBQ Two further bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Utility | Wine cellar | Annexe | Garden with integrated BBQ EPC Rating D Fulham 7731 7100 | fulham@struttandparker.com Fulham 020 020 Fulham 020 7731 7731 7100 7100 || fulham@struttandparker.com fulham@struttandparker.com
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A An highly attractive,three stylish four-bedroom terraced house, in aflat, sought-after outstanding bedroom two bathroom split level with a An outstanding Fulham location. private West facing roof terrace. 1,459 sq ft (135 sq m) 978 sq sq m) sq ft (90 Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room978 | Master bedroom | Three further bedrooms | Bathroom Reception kitchen | Three bedrooms with excellent storage Reception room room || Integrated Integrated kitchen Shower room | Cloakroom | Garden Contemporary over the bath | Wet room | Private roof terrace Contemporary bathroom bathroom with with shower showerEPC over Rating E Fulham Fulham 020 fulham@struttandparker.com 020 7731 7731 7100 7100 || fulham@struttandparker.com
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