A particular take on property SPRING 2014 Spring is the time of plans and projects… Leo Tolstoy pp03_&London_Orange statemant page_des2.indd 3 13/02/2014 13:50 First & foremost Spring updates and property highlights Welcome to the spring 2014 issue of &London. Appetites awaken as the sun begins to shine, with fresh shoots being felt across the property market. International buyers in particular are being tempted outside and onto the streets of the capital in search of safe investments, while Londoners are also looking for rural idylls to satisfy their quest for the good life. Whether in town or country, we’re ready to make the most of this season of growth and renewal. Regulars 05. First & foremost / The latest launches, openings and our pick of properties. 16. The S&P map / Go for a ramble in prime central London. 52. Trends & analysis / Strutt & Parker experts take stock of the market. 56. Development insight / Meet the man on a global mission. 59. When one tires of London… / Escape the city to The Thatched Cottage, Wyck, Hampshire. Features 10. The high life / A spectacular penthouse overlooking St James’s Palace. 20. The Italian job / Three chefs on London’s lasting passion for Italian food. 24. Head girl / Meet milliner Bundle MacLaren and her new collection. 28. Why west is best / Take a tour of West Chelsea with Simon Rose. 32. The finishing touch / Talking texture with designer Fiona Barratt-Campbell. 39. Clock watching / The many timeless faces of horological London. 44. The rehearsal / Behind the scenes with the Chelsea Opera Group. 50. Where the wild things are / Wildlife photographer Roger Hooper’s city roost. Dan Funderburgh Published on behalf of Strutt & Parker by Sunday Editors Lucy Ryan & Vicki Brookes Repro F1 Colour Art Director Adrian Morris Print Geoff Neal Deputy Editor Marc Grainger Creative Director Matt Beaven The views expressed in this Account Director Steph Hill publication are not necessarily Senior Account Manager Bryony Bromfield those of Strutt & Parker or the Managing Director Toby Smeeton publishers. The information contained in this magazine is sundaypublishing.com correct at time of going to press. COVER ILLUSTRATION pp04-09_&London_Contents_F&F_des4.indd 4 19/02/2014 11:50 LOFT-STYLE LIVING Old Church Street SW3 ‘This stunning triple-aspect apartment is located in the heart of historic Chelsea,’ says Alice Umfreville of Strutt & Parker Chelsea Lettings. ‘The open-plan living space, contemporary split-level galleried areas and huge windows give it a New York loft feel that is unusual for Chelsea, and the space has been imaginatively and stylishly refurbished. A truly sophisticated home.’ £3,495 per week. Furnished. Contact 020 7589 9966 struttandparker.com/andlondon 05 pp04-09_&London_Contents_F&F_des4.indd 5 21/02/2014 14:53 THE POWER OF THREE This spring sees the launch of three luxury hotels in central London. Jeremy King and Chris Corbin – the men behind The Wolseley – are opening The Beaumont (above) on Mayfair’s Balderton Street. Legendary US hotelier André Balazs is launching his fi rst London hotel on Chiltern Street, Marylebone, while Tim and Kit Kemp, owners of Firmdale Hotels (including NEW SHOOTS The Soho Hotel), are opening a second Looking for some fresh inspiration for Soho site at Ham Yard. thebeaumont. GOOD MOOD FOOD spring? Then pay a visit to two new com, andrebalazsproperties.com, west London stores. Cabbages & Roses, fi rmdalehotels.com Known for delivering its tasty detox known for its quintessentially British boxes to customers across London, fashions and homewares, has opened two The Detox Kitchen now has its fi rst adjoining stores on Sydney Street – one deli, in Harvey Nichols’ Fifth Floor for clothes, one for interiors. New for Food Market. Developed by chef/ spring are faded fl oral and striped linens owner Lily Simpson, the healthy food in dusky greys and pinks that nod to the company sells wheat-free, dairy-free English countryside. Meanwhile, in and sugar-free juices, salads and Chepstow Place, luxury bathroom snacks. Options available from the specialist Drummonds has opened salad bar include Skin Brightener, a concept showroom to showcase its with quinoa, avocado, toasted seeds, new cast-iron tubs, shower heads and celery, coriander and lime. Fans accessories. cabbagesandroses.com, of the company include Elle drummonds-uk.com Macpherson, Pixie Geldof and Agyness Deyn. detoxkitchen.co.uk LIGHT AND AIR SOURCE OF PRIDE Chester Square SW1 The chef stepping into Gordon Ramsay’s shoes ‘This stunning six-bedroom home is at Claridge’s, Simon Rogan, takes the helm at the fl ooded with natural light, thanks to its hotel this spring. Holder of two Michelin stars at south-east aspect,’ says Charlie Willis L’Enclume in Cumbria (which was also voted best of Strutt & Parker Knightsbridge. ‘The UK restaurant by the Good Food Guide 2014), proportions throughout are excellent, he recently ran a two-year pop-up, Roganic, and a sympathetic redevelopment in Marylebone and has now signed a by Finchatton a few years ago has 10-year contract with Claridge’s. It is maintained some beautiful features, expected that much of the produce including a period stone staircase for the new restaurant will be sourced leading directly to the rear roof terrace. at Rogan’s 12-acre farm in the Lake There is also a front-facing balcony, District, where he grows fruit and as well as an integral garage.’ vegetables, and breeds chickens, £16,500,000. Freehold. sheep and cattle. claridges.co.uk Contact 020 7235 9959 06 A particular take on property pp04-09_&London_Contents_F&F_des4.indd 6 19/02/2014 11:54 First & foremost THE LOOK OF LUXURY Italy’s most iconic fashion houses will be exhibiting haute couture, ready-to-wear collections and sumptuous accessories this spring – not on the catwalks, but at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014 will explore the country’s rich contribution to fashion, examining the craftsmanship and luxury for which it has become known. On display will be around 90 menswear and womenswear creations by leading fashion houses including Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Missoni, Prada, Valentino and Versace, as well as forgotten post-war designers such as the Fontana Sisters and Simonetta. The work of young, emerging Italian designers will also be on show. The exhibition, which will bring the clothes to life through film and fashion photography from each period, runs from 5 April to 27 July. vam.ac.uk struttandparker.com/andlondon 07 pp04-09_&London_Contents_F&F_des4.indd 7 21/02/2014 14:54 First & foremost SPACE TO GROW Lansdowne Crescent W11 ‘Set in the heart of the Ladbroke Conservation Area, SECRETS AND SPIES Lansdowne Crescent is one of Notting Hill’s most The highly anticipated new play from acclaimed young playwright sought-after addresses,’ says Miles Meacock of Strutt James Graham opens at the Donmar Warehouse in April. With & Parker Notting Hill. ‘Laid out over four floors, this surveillance in the digital age as its backdrop, Privacy will explore impressively wide, semi-detached family house has how governments and corporations collect and use our personal seven bedrooms, excellent entertaining space, a data, and what that means for our security, identity and future. garage and direct access to communal gardens.’ Graham, 31, whose Olivier-nominated, sell-out National Theatre £13,250,000. Freehold. Contact 020 7221 1111 hit This House exposed the workings of British politics, was inspired by last year’s revelations by whistleblower Edward Snowden. Privacy runs from 10 April to 31 May. donmarwarehouse.com 08 A particular take on property pp04-09_&London_Contents_F&F_des4.indd 8 19/02/2014 11:57 HIGH STREET HERITAGE John Lewis is celebrating its 150th anniversary in style with a range of new and revamped products designed exclusively for the retailer’s landmark birthday. Celebrations will centre around John Lewis’ Oxford Street store, which first opened its doors in 1864, and its iconic Peter Jones store on Sloane Square, which will stock a range of products featuring prints from John Lewis’ vast archive. These include EXPERIMENTS IN FORM curtains, jackets, womenswear and Two pioneering artists are exhibiting homewares – and designs from as early at internationally acclaimed gallerist as 1864, such as the ‘Cummersdale’ David Zwirner’s contemporary Mayfair print (above). Look out for new products showroom this spring. Until 29 March, in stores from spring. johnlewis.com Al Taylor is showing work from the mid to late 1980s, marking his move from canvas paintings to makeshift objects constructed using everyday materials such as broomsticks and scrap wood (above). From April, Michael Riedel will be displaying his mixed-media art, incorporating large-scale works on canvas, film and video – plus restagings of experimental events such as book readings, screenings, concerts and communal dinners. davidzwirner.com Fashion’s cutting edge A PERFECT BALANCE Designer Karl Lagerfeld is opening a hi-tech flagship store on Regent Street this spring – his Bina Gardens SW5 first in the UK capital – to showcase his own-label collections and display his love of all things ‘This exceptional penthouse maisonette digital. The Chanel creative director’s brand offers an ideal combination of living and comprises ‘accessible-luxe’ ready-to-wear bedroom accommodation, with a grand collections as well as handbags, watches, reception room, three double bedroom shoes and scarves. iPad minis will be suites and an abundance of natural embedded into display racks, enabling light,’ says Simon Rose of Strutt & visitors to explore the collection online, Parker Chelsea SW10. ‘Of particular take photos of their favourite items and note are the 40ft balcony and stunning even leave a note for the designer. private roof terrace, which has 360˚ Fitting rooms will be equipped with panoramic views across the city.’ touchscreens that allow shoppers £3,750,000.