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De Morgan Road, SW6Arguably the best presented house

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£635,000

Fulham 020 7736 6110

Ashmere Grove, SW2A beautifully presented three bedroomVictorian terraced house comprising threegood size double bedrooms, familybathroom and additional shower room/utility room, wc, a double reception,kitchen/breakfast room and garden.

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Strathbrook Road, SW16A stunning four bedroom house in the

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which has been fully renovated throughout. Theproperty comprises a very contemporary kitchen withvaulted ceiling, a well proportioned reception room,

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Ursula Street, SW11An absolutely stunning family home situated in thisprime location. Presented in excellent conditionthroughout, the ground floor accommodation comprisesdouble reception room, fully extended eat-in kitchen,downstairs cloakroom and pretty patio garden. Upstairsthere are five bedrooms, the master with ample built-inwardrobes, and two bathrooms.

£995,000

Battersea 020 7801 3400

Cautley Avenue, SW4A handsome natural three storey family house is

available in this preferred Abbeville Village location.The house offers a reception room, study room and a

kitchen/diner with side return on the ground floor.On the upper floors are five double bedrooms serviced

by two bathrooms and a further laundry. The houseis a natural three storey house with period

features throughout.

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Orbel Street, SW11This unusual property offers exceptional living andentertaining space, with double reception room andfully extended kitchen/dining room with doors outto a pretty South West facing patio garden. Thereis a study/fourth bedroom and cloakroom on theground floor. Upstairs offers three double bedroomsand three bathrooms.

£875,000

Battersea 020 7801 3400

Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6An absolutely stunning house situated on the ever

popular Wandsworth Bridge Road. This house is biggerthan average in the area. The house comprises of fours

sizeable double bedrooms, three bathrooms, aspectacular reception room and fantastic office area.

The basement of this property has also been convertedto create a contemporary kitchen/diner.

£799,950

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Sistova Road, SW12This wider-than-average four double bedroom Victoriansemi-detached house has many beautiful originalfeatures. It is a short walk to Balham station and to localrestaurants, boutiques and supermarkets. It is alsominutes from Tooting Bec common, and is in the much-desired Henry Cavendish School catchment area.

£795,000

Balham 020 8673 6111

Thrale Road, SW16An extremely well presented five bedroom semi-

detached family house with off street parking, situatedclose to Tooting Bec Common. With many retained

period features, this home offers excellent livingaccommodation with a large front reception, eat-in

kitchen, utility room, rear reception, five doublebedrooms, two bathrooms and a west facing garden.

£795,000

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Hazlebury Road, SW6A well presented three/four double bedroom houseset in the popular ‘Bury Triangle.’ The house comprisesof a large reception room and a sizeable eat-in kitchenleading out onto a pretty rear garden. The upper partof the house boasts sizeable bedrooms and largebathrooms. The living space in this house is perfectfor a family.

£750,000

Fulham 020 7736 6110

Haverhill Road, SW12An exceptional terraced house on a quiet

residential road in the Hydefarm Estate of Balhamand within catchment of Henry Cavendish School.

Benefiting from a large through double reception roomwith stunning feature fire places and original features, a

modern fully fitted eat-in kitchen with full planningconsent for side return.

£729,950

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Pentney Road, SW12A simply stunning four bedroom family home in theHydefarm Estate of Balham. Within short walk of thissuperb location are the open spaces of Tooting BecCommon and Henry Cavendish School. Within theproperty you will find a large light and airy doublethrough reception room, lovely eat-in kitchen openingonto the well maintained garden.

£729,950

Balham 020 8673 6111

Scholars Road, SW12This delightful four double bedroom Victorian terraced

house situated in the popular ‘Hydefarm Estate’ benefitsfrom having a south-west facing garden and being onlya short walk to both Balham Tube and National Rail. Theproperty further comprises; four double bedrooms, large

family bathroom, two reception rooms, a large eat-inkitchen and a private south-west facing garden.

£715,000

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Pendle Road, SW16Newly refurbished this five double bedroom semi-

detached house offers excellent family accommodationover three floors. With many retained period features,this house offers two receptions, a large eat-in kitchenextended across the side return, three bathrooms (one

en-suite) and a good size garden. Located on a popularroad within the catchment area for Graveney and

Penwortham Schools.

£625,000

Furzedown 020 8769 7900

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Rosenau Road, SW11A super one bedroom ground floor flatcomprising spacious reception room tofront and kitchen offering direct accessto large communal gardens.

£285,000

Battersea 020 7801 3400

Pentlow Street, SW15A high specification two bedroom two

bathroom apartment which is both lightand spacious and with allocated parking

furthers the case for internal viewing.

£389,000

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BISQUERADIATORSFor more than twenty-five years Bisque Radiatorshave been successfully providing cutting edgedesigns and first class service to their clients. With a determined passion to provide only the very best in terms of both quality and style Bisqueare considered to be the UK’s leading supplier ofinnovative radiators.

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The company is based in central London, whereextensive warehousing, a factory and London’slargest stone showroom are all in close proximity toeach other. Stonework of all kinds is manufacturedat the London factory including staircases,fire-surrounds, carved basins, kitchen islands, wet-rooms and shower-trays. Over the past tenyears, Limestone Gallery has developed a uniquerange of solid carved bathtubs to offer the ultimatein bathroom luxury. Each is carved from a single block of stone and these are now specified inexclusive projects all over the world. The bathtubsmay be made to measure and are available in arange of stones and alternative designs.

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Lulu Guinness’ bed linen range for 2009 is inspiredby the classic English rose and features a prettypalette of pink hues from bold fuchsia to dusky pinks,crisp whites and delicate grey. For style devotees,the limited edition silk Papillon Throw decorated withembroidered butterflies is a unique investment piece.

The flagship Lulu Guinness store on Ellis Street inLondon has been recently re-designed to coincidewith the brand’s 20th Anniversary. Showcasingcurrent collections and collaborations, this one-stopdestination store has an eclectic “salon” feel, overlaidwith the humour and wit associated with the brand.

Lulu Guinness’ bed linen collection is availablenationwide from department stores includingSelfridges, Harrods, Fenwicks and Clearys inIreland; or from the Lulu Guinness store at 3 Ellis Street, London.

Tel: 0207 823 4828 www.luluguinness.com

BRINTONS FINE CARPETCreate the Perfect Sanctuary for Your Home

Brintons holds a passion for carpets, a love anddesire for creating the most beautiful designs in theworld that captivate the senses and add a touch ofluxury to your home. Based in Kidderminster since1783, Brintons marries latest technologies with wool,one of man’s most favoured materials to create trulyluxurious carpets.

Creating luxury wool-rich carpets in patterns, plainsand naturals is what Brintons does best. The in-housedesign team researches the very latest trends andcolours, embracing both the world of fashion andinteriors. Brintons has identified five distinctive styleareas in On Trend 2010 – a guide to show how youcan marry both style and comfort in your home.

From Town & Country, which adds a touch of nostalgiawith vintage duck eggs and browns bringing romanceand harmony to your space, to the sophisticatedModern Glamour which creates an opulent,sumptuous look with monochromes and rich reds,On Trend 2010 is your essential guide for creating aroom with a statement.

Brintons carpets are designed to complement everyroom in the house, from the most contemporary tothe most classic.

Tel: 0800 505055 www.brintons.net



ALEXANDER JAMESINTERIORSAward winning interior designers Alexander Jameshave recently expanded their business with thelaunch of a new shop in the beautiful Thamesidevillage of Wargrave, Berkshire. In addition to alarge design studio, the shop consists of no fewerthan six different showroom areas designed toinspire visiting clients with different room concepts.

Chosen as a Finalist in the 2008 Andrew Martin‘International Interior Designer of the Year Awards’,Alexander James offers a highly personaliseddesign service and pride themselves on sourcingfurniture and accessories worldwide to provideclients with a unique look and feel to their home.

Visitors to the new shop will also find manyindividual pieces of furniture on display fromleading manufacturers including Baker Furniture,Century, Desalto, Ecco Trading, Eichholtz, JulianChichester and Lam Lee.

Fabrics and Wallcoverings are also featured fromexclusive design houses such as Andrew Martin,Cole & Son, Designers Guild, Jab, Malabar,Osborne & Little, Romo, Ralph Lauren, SahcoHesslein, and Zoffany, and there is a wide range ofgiftware and Objet d’ Art on display.

55 High Street, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8BU

Tel: 0118 940 2131 www.aji.co.uk


MIELE KITCHENSIn July this year AFG Kitchens UK, the soledistributor of the globally respected Miele dieKüche kitchen brand in the UK, opened thedoors to its hugely impressive flagship designcentre in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. With over 10,000square feet of space spread over two floors and13 individual kitchen concepts on display, it’s amust to see, even if you aren’t currently looking toinvest in a kitchen. Visitors are welcome between10.00am and 5.30pm, to enjoy a coffee in ourrelaxed cafe area and peruse the impressive arrayof kitchen concepts on display.

This impressive Design Centre is a showcase forthe Miele Die Küche range of kitchens, withlifestyle areas, designated cookery demonstrationfacilities and a design studio. It also showcases avast choice of complementary products such as:tiles, radiators, taps and sinks; all designed to helpyou specify exactly what you envisage for yournext kitchen or development.

AFG’s helpful team, with over 150 years ofexperience between them, are always on hand todiscuss specific requirements, answer anyquestions or provide information, whether you arean individual or a developer.

AFG’s growing network of Design Centres includesconcessions within Cousins Furniture stores inBirmingham, Manchester and Dudley as well asdealer outlets throughout the UK.

Find out more about how to get a Miele Kitchen into your life:

Tel: 0844 800 2007 E: [email protected] www.afgk.co.uk


ARMANI/CASA First launched in 2000 in Milan, Armani/Casarepresents Giorgio Armani’s vision of the perfectenvironment: an intimate, individual and sophisticatedspace in which to relax, unwind and entertain.Theexclusive collection includes furniture, accessories,lighting and fabrics as well as kitchen andbathroom systems.

Each item within the Armani/Casa collection iscreated with meticulous attention to detail.Thepermanent collection of classic and iconic productsis expanded seasonally and is combined with more temporary lines of accessories and fabrics.The Armani/Casa Limited Edition collection presentsthe opportunity to invest in the antiques of tomorrow,pieces personally signed by Giorgio Armani, thatinclude chaise longues, bar units and screens.

The new Armani/Casa 2009-2010 collection issophisticated and sensual. Defined by traditional“Made in Italy” craftsmanship, it includes preciouswoods, leathers and sumptuous fabrics combinedwith cutting-edge varnishing techniques, such asliquid metal or black nickel. Highlights include anexceptional lizard skin and rosewood writing deskand a 24-carat dipped gold finished table.This is acollection of elegant simplicity and total harmonythat reflects the unmistakable style of Giorgio Armani.The UK’s Armani/Casa flagship store located is at113 New Bond Street, London.The store alsooffers a bespoke Interior Design Service to provideconsultancy to customers and property developerson interiors projects, from room decoration tocomplete home re-design.

Armani/Casa

Tel: 0207 079 1930 www.armanicasa.com

HADDONSTONEHaddonstone, the UK’s leading manufacturer of fine cast stone for interiors and exteriors offers asophisticated range of designs in traditional,classical and contemporary styles.

With a collection of timelessly elegant features forthe home and garden, Haddonstone is involved inmany prestigious restoration and refurbishmentprojects. Respected for its authentic designs thecompany was approached to create a replica of theoriginal Eton College Fountain which has now beenadded to the standard range.

As well as garden ornaments Haddonstone boastsan impressive collection of handsome fire surroundsto suit any style of interior. The popular Manorchimney fireplace is available in five differentoptions all of which feature a simple gothic arch.Also available is a range of quality flooring perfectlysuited to glass houses, orangeries, conservatories,patios and terraces.

The Forge House, East Haddon, Northampton NN6 8DB

Tel: 01604 770711 www.haddonstone.com


AND SO TO BEDAnd So To Bed’s opulent designs range fromcontemporary classics to authentic copies of antiques.From simple to splendid, their collection includeswood, leather, brass and metal beds in all mannerof shapes and sizes.

In addition to their fine selection of luxurious bedsAnd So To Bed also make stylish bedside tables,armoires, chests and dressing tables, chairs, mirrors,stools and lamps. With looks ranging from Art Decoand French Provencal to the very versatile‘Eclectic’ collection.

Many pieces in their collection can now be finishedto order; with hand-applied finishes in wonderfulcolours including vibrant turquoise, Chinese red,silver leaf or a great selection of neutrals. Alternativelymany bed designs can be upholstered in silk damask,leather or a variation of fabric finishes. An exclusivecollection of sumptuous duvet covers, pillowcasesand sheets in natural linens, cottons and silks, oftenwith lavish embroidery and drawn threadwork isalso available.

And So To Bed has 23 showrooms across the UK.

Tel: 0808 144 4343 www.andsotobed.co.uk


MARSTON &LANGINGEROver the past 30 years Marston & Langinger hasachieved an enviable reputation as the marketleader in the manufacture of custom-made timberand glass conservatories, orangeries, poolhousesand greenhouses. Each bespoke garden room theymake is attentively designed and finely crafted bytheir team of experts. The timber buildings areconstructed using a combination of hardwood,alloy and steel with high-performance glazing andlong-life finishes that ensure low maintenance.Marston & Langinger have the facility to makecustom made structures and individual featuresgiving their designers the freedom to achieveunique and inspiring designs.

In addition to their buildings, Marston & Langingeralso supply beautifully finished hand-made furnitureand accessories for the terrace, garden and aroundthe home. Be it lighting or sofas, drinking glassesor plant pots, the eclectic mix of pieces on offer hasbeen carefully selected to work in harmony withall the company’s designs.

192 Ebury Street, London SW1W 8UP

Tel: 020 7881 5700 www.marston-and-langinger.com


INSPIRITFrom urban chic to classic country, Inspirit createthe ultimate in luxury fitness environments. Fromarchitectural concepts through to interior design,high performance fitness equipment and dynamicaudio visual entertainment.

Their experienced team of design specialists assessyour individual health and fitness requirements andoversee every element of the design project frominitial concepts through to installation of equipmentand facilities.

Inspirit has specialist architects, designers, projectmanagers, fitness equipment experts, trainingconsultants and lifestyle coaches who all offerpractical advice on health and fitness solutionswhich can transform your home and your lifestyle.

A combination of imaginative interior designbacked by a sophisticated understanding of fitnessand lifestyle technology gives Inspirit the opportunityto meet the highest aesthetic and technologicalstandards whatever your requirements.

1st -3rd Floor, 47 High Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1JT

Tel: 01628 672809 www.inspirit.co.uk



C.P. HARTLeading lights in the bathroom industry C.P.Harthas over 75 years experience and is committed to being at the forefront of cutting edge bathroomdesign and specification. Renowned for beingindustry leaders C.P. Hart offers a comprehensiveselection of design-led products for the domesticand contract bathroom. Sourcing the very finestproducts from around the world the flagshipshowroom in Waterloo includes an ‘exhibition arch’within its 14,000 square feet of display space.Inspirational room sets have been created by C.P.Hart’s head of design offering clients and designersan unequalled vision of their finished projects.

Styles of products vary yet all are stunning, anexample of which is the Diamond Bath studdedwith genuine Strass® Swarovski® crystals anddesigned to imitate the beautiful diamond shapeof the gem stone, this hexagonal freestandingblack bath shimmers with sophistication.

C.P. Hart Contract works exclusively on prestigiousbuilding and refurbishment projects, from luxuryapartments through to hotels and commercialdevelopments. One of its most prestigioustransformations was the involvement in theconversion of a multi-story car park into the SohoHotel that now boasts a C.P. Hart bathroom inevery room.

Tel: 0845 600 1950 www.cphart.co.uk

THE HEVENINGHAMCOLLECTIONThe Heveningham Collection offers the ultimate instylish, elegant iron furniture custom-made in GreatBritain. Using only the very best quality materialsthis eye-catching collection is both luxurious andhighly durable, the perfect companion for the home,terrace, conservatory or poolside.

Designs include, dining sets, chaise longue,armchairs and tables in a variety of sizes and theVersailles tubs and swing seats are popular withclients around the world. Elegant and charming thesebeautifully finished pieces add a touch of sophisticationto gardens, conservatories and interiors.

The Heveningham Collection also supply furnitureto garden and interior designers working on grandscale projects such as The Sandy Lane Hotel inBarbados, The Berkeley, Claridges and The MandarinOriental in London.

Tel: 01489 893481 www.heveningham.co.uk


LAURA ASHLEYLaura Ashley is one of the UK’s much loved brandswith its quintessentially English style of fabric,wallpaper and home accessories. Its elegant andbeautifully finished furniture collection is availablein a range of woods and finishes taking inspirationfrom various sources; from the opulent and thegrand to the well-worn and antique.

Laura Ashley also offers customers the opportunityto consult with interior designers to help createindividual room schemes. For a small fee,designers visit the home and listen to the customerhelping to develop ideas and guide choicesperfectly attuned to customer tastes and needs.As Laura Ashley herself said, ‘decorating isn’t justabout colours, carpets and textiles. It’s aboutexpressing our personality.’

This season Laura Ashley has launched a rangeof Special Edition wallpaper, with best-sellingdesigns Tatton, Isodore and Kimono available in24 colour ways and finishes, from pearlescent,iridescent and glitter inks, to antique silver ordecadent bronze, in a multitude of colours, frombeautiful brights to soft muted hues. All LauraAshley wallpaper is made in the UK and sourcedfrom sustainable renewable forests, providingbest quality, style and affordability.

*Laura Ashley has 239 stores nationwide.

Tel: 0871 983 5999 www.lauraashley.com


JO MALONEIndulge the senses this season with Jo Malone’sgorgeously scented range of candles and livingcolognes for the home. The colognes and candlesinfuse the surroundings with waves of evocativescent lasting for several hours. Everyday luxuriesthat bring pleasure to all those who encounter thesensual home fragrances by Jo Malone.

The beautifully presented home candles are burstingwith delicious fragrances created to revive andrestore, filling any environment with a burst ofintoxicating scent giving an overall sense of luxuryand wellbeing.

Following the phenomenal success of Sweet Lime& Cedar Cologne, The World of Jo Malone™ is nowintroducing the Sweet Lime & Cedar Home Candle.Inspired by the diverse flavours of Thai cuisine, it appeals to both men and women, perfectlybalancing zesty citrus fruits with fragrant, aromaticleaves, delicate flowers, spices and nutty woods.The World of Jo Malone™is home to an exoticcollection of indulgent fragranced products andoffers a worldwide delivery service.

Tel: +44 (0) 870 034 2411 www.jomalone.co.uk



TSUNAMITsunami, with their design partners Minotti Cucine,has spent ten years perfecting the art of kitchendesign, culminating in a union of exceptionaldesigners and outstanding products.

Over time the company has built on experience totailor products to lifestyle, not lifestyle to products.Through this approach, Tsunami has arrived at astyle that transcends fashion, favouring timelessmaterials and classic fittings.

Tsunami has built a formidable reputation as someof the finest designers of luxury, bespoke minimalistfurniture. All visible elements traditionally associatedwith the kitchen have been removed to allow theexquisite detailing and clean lines of the furnitureto dominate.

Working in some of the most prestigious homesaround the globe Tsunami creates innovative andstylish interiors, a harmonious balance of functionand form.

27 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1PN

Tel: 0207 408 2230 www.tsunamiuk.com


FIRED EARTHFired Earth is renowned for its beautiful, handmadetiles selected from artisans around the UK andEurope. Alongside its striking tile collection thecompany is also known for its sophisticated paintrange, developed in collaboration with writer andtelevision presenter Kevin McCloud.

Fired Earth also offers an extensive range ofbathroom products including luxurious roll-top baths,classic and contemporary showers, and superblydesigned cabinetry. Handcrafted freestyle kitchenshave been a popular addition to the collection,and are very much in keeping with the companyphilosophy of offering customers craftsmanship,originality, creativity and inspiration.

Offering its customers the very best service FiredEarth also provides a nationwide installation andhome design service, including tile installationand bathroom design advice.

There are now more than 60 Fired Earth showroomsthroughout the UK, Europe and Hong Kong.

Tel: 0845 366 0400 www.firedearth.com


BERNARD THORP & COLocated in central Chelsea home to the capital’smost prestigious fabric studios Bernard Thorp & Cohas built an enviable reputation for supplying thefinest custom made fabrics.

Committed to producing the finest range of furnishingfabrics and customised bespoke wallpapers, allfabrics are created to suit individual requirementsand personal tastes. The company’s showrooms inLondon and Paris hold an incredible library of fabricsincluding numerous historical patterns alongsidemore contemporary designs acting as source ofinspiration for many interior designers.

With a committed team of highly skilled employeesthe design and print production of the fabrics takesplace at the London factory showrooms with thewoven fabrics produced in Suffolk and Wallpapersin Norfolk, Bernard Thorp & Co Ltd takes greatpride in producing all its fabrics within the UK.

Innovative and imaginative, with a dedication toproducing the highest quality bespoke fabrics,Bernard Thorp & Co Ltd produces exceptionalstandards of design, quality and service, both inthe UK and internationally.

London Showroom,

53 Chelsea Manor Street, London SW3 5RZ

Tel: 020 7352 5745/5457/1022 www.bernardthorp.com


DILIGENCEDiligence is the UK’s sole importer of Focus Firesdesigned and created in France by the highly skilledartist Dominique Imbert. These striking fire designsmake a bold statement and are beautifully made tothe very highest standards.

Dramatically suspended from the ceiling or creativelyembedded within the wall space, Dominique’sdesigns are all unique and add a sense of theatreto every interior. A variety of shapes and styles areon display at Diligence’s studio and gallery in Devonwhere their team of experts are on hand to discussstyle ideas and installation arrangements.

Working with clients across the UK one of Diligence’smost sought after fireplace designs is the iconicGyrofocus, designed in 1968, it is the first suspended360° pivotable fire and is now their signature model.

Dart Mills, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0NF

Tel: 01364 644790 www.diligenceinternational.com



OCTAGON BESPOKETrue to the typical Octagon irrepressible pioneeringspirit, the company are introducing a brand newdivision called Octagon Bespoke. After nearly threedecades of luxury housebuilding Octagon havegathered considerable knowledge about theaspirations and expectations of discerning clientswho are buying at the very top end of the propertysector, and decided the time had come to maximiseon their expertise. This new service has alreadyattracted a number of enquiries from fortunateindividuals with a build budget of £1.5m upwards.

There are three Bespoke projects already underway,where Octagon’s multi-award winning in-housedesign team are working in close co-operation withcompany’s highly experienced building director,John Pope, who comments,

“Bespoke clients often include people who live inan excellent location but in a rather uninspiring ortired house. They are itching to replace it with theirdream home, and the Octagon style seems to be at the top of their wish list. They like our way ofworking classic understated exterior designs withthe very best of construction techniques and latestinterior innovations”

An added assurance is that all bespoke propertiesenjoy the same unrivalled after sales support givento all Octagon homes, provided by their superefficient customer care team.

Tel: 0208 481 7500 email: [email protected]

www.octagon.co.uk

COOTE AND COCombining ingenuity and exceptional craftsmanshipCoote & Co creates beautiful, bespoke furniture,for private individuals and designers. Products arespecifically developed with the client to help create a comfortable and inviting environment suitable for a21st century living and entertaining. By reinvigoratingclassical designs for modern aspirations Coote & Cooffers a completely novel approach to interior designand decoration.

The origins of Coote & Co date from 1998 wheninternational designer Mr. Coote decided to refurbishhis Palladian Villa, Bellamont Forest in Co Cavan,Ireland. Disillusioned by the lack of suitable itemsavailable on the open market, he decided to designhis own furniture and create pieces that wouldcomplement the splendour of the house.

Coote and Co has developed over time into athriving bespoke furniture and accessories businessproviding international clients with highly distinctiveand personalised products created specifically forindividual settings.

Tel: 07748 703 589

email: [email protected] www.cooteandco.com

Input Joinery Ltd was established in 1979 to produce all aspects of bespoke joinery. The company is based on the outskirts of Andover, Hampshire in a purpose built factory equipped with state-of-the-art computer controlled machinery operated by traditionally skilled craftsmen.

Our product range is virtually limitless, but includes; high performance doors and windows, staircases, conservatories, orangeries, lantern lights, sliding folding doors...just ask. Give us a call on:

01264 771900

The Fairground, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire SP11 0ST

www.inputwindows.co.uk

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MERIDIAN AUDIOSports car legend Ferrari and Meridian Audio, the world’s finest high-end audio and videomanufacturer, have jointly developed the ultimateall-in-one digital sound system. Designed toawaken all the senses, the Meridian F80 combinessome of the best technology from both companies.The result is a beautiful piece of contemporarydesign that delivers superb room-filling music.

This transportable digital sound system carries boththe Meridian marque and Ferrari prancing horseinsignia. The body of the F80 features high-techlightweight mineral-filled composites as used onFormula One and road-going Ferraris. It providesastonishing rigidity and high-dimensional stabilityto maximise the performance of the built-inloudspeakers. The level of technology andinnovative nature of the design delivers astonishinglyfresh audio quality with an unsurpassed clarity,pure and without distortion.

Industry experts, Meridian design, engineer andmanufacture ultimately stylish state-of-the-art audioand video home entertainment systems.

Latham Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6YE

Tel: 01480 445678 www.meridian-audio.com

Seldom does technology and design come together to produce furniture that is not only stylishbut absolutely bristling with the latest technology AND supremely easy to use

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BATHROOMSINTERNATIONALRenowned luxury bathroom specialists BathroomsInternational are proud of their global reputationand with over 30 years experience in the tradetheir knowledge of exclusive bathroom interiors istruly unsurpassed.

Selecting and sourcing the most stunning rangesof baths, sanitaryware, fittings and accessoriesfrom Europe and America their collection of luxurybathrooms products are exceptional. Boasting animpressive portfolio of private and corporateprojects worldwide Bathrooms International haveworked with some of the worlds leading designersand architects creating stunning contemporaryand classic bathroom interiors.

Bathrooms International’s flagship store inLondon’s prestigious Knightsbridge offers theopportunity to see an exclusive selection ofproducts including sumptuous freestanding roll topbaths, glorious granite basins and a collection ofstriking bathroom accessories including lighting,heating, brassware and fittings.

With a passion for first class design and an eyefor exquisite detail, Bathrooms International’sproducts are simply breathtaking.

London Showroom,

4 Pont Street, London SW1 X9EL

Tel: 020 7838 7788 www.bathroomsint.com

Kitchens that inspire...in any light.At AFG Kitchens we understand that today’s kitchens are far more than rooms to prepare food in. They quickly become the heart of the household, the room that families gather together and friends chat in. Our impressive range of high quality Miele Die Küche kitchens offer discerning customers an extensive choice of styles, materials and finishes designed to fit not only your budget, but your life too. And because kitchens are used as much in the evening as during the day, we offer some spectacular lighting options that are guaranteed to impress day after day, night after night, year after year. So, take a look at kitchens in a new light, visit your nearest AFG Kitchens Design Centre or visit our website for more information.

For more information call 0844 800 2007 or visit www.afgk.co.uk

Our new flagship Design Centre in Abingdon, Oxfordshire is now open, featuring thirteen full sized kitchen displays to inspire and impress!

You can also see us in-store at Cousins Furniture in Manchester, Birmingham and Dudley. Visit our web site for details.

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FARROW & BALLThe Farrow & Ball brand is synonymous with classicEnglish Interiors and the company’s trademarkpaints represent the ultimate in depth of colour andelegance of finish, whilst its wallpapers are quitesimply unique. Renowned the world over as colourexperts and suppliers of quality decorative paint,Farrow & Ball are the only manufacturer whichactually makes all of the paint and wallpaper soldunder its name.

A small team of skilled craftsmen produce a range of stunning wallpapers in a variety of traditional andmodern designs. Unlike many other papers Farrow &Ball wallpapers are made using the company’s ownenvironmentally friendly paints, producing papers witha sensuous texture and delicacy of appearance.

The Farrow & Ball paint and wallpaper collections are of the very finest quality and are a popular choicewith many leading interior designers and the colourco-ordination from paint to paper and paper to paintis simply superb.

Uddens Estate, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7NL

Tel: 01202 876141 www.farrow-ball.com




DRAGONS OFWALTON STREETFor 30 years Dragons of Walton Street has suppliedutterly gorgeous children’s furniture to discerning clientsaround the world. A global leader in designing andproviding bespoke, hand-painted children’s furniture,fabric and murals, Dragons of Walton Street operatesfrom its boutique store in London’s Knightsbridgealong with sister stores in Moscow and Saudi Arabia.

Whilst the business boasts a client list that reads likea who’s who of the celebrity world, every individualcustomer receives the same very special andpersonal treatment.

Dragons of Walton Street produce a high qualityproduct that is hand-crafted, hand-turned and hand-painted, ensuring that each peice of furnture isbeaitfully finished, and something to cherish forfuture generations.

The Moscow store has proved to be a roaringsuccess and the company has also just teamed upwith Blossom Mother and Child to bring its’ fairytaleproducts to the Middle East.

23 Walton Street, Knightsbridge, London SW3 2HX

Tel: 020 7589 3795 www.dragonsofwaltonstreet.com


PAUL BARCLAYDESIGNSPaul Barclay is one of those artists who canmagically capture the essence of a place, propertyor moment in time quite perfectly in a striking andtruly unique way.

Creator of a unique lifestyle brand the ‘Barclay’ styleis evident not just in his paintings and illustrationsof yachts and buildings (from Dartmouth, St Tropez,London and even Sydney Harbour & Venice) butalso throughout the collection of painted furnitureand soft furnishings. Most recently his range ofnautically inspired sailing jackets and shirts, alldecorated with the easily recognisable ‘yacht’ imagehave proved to be a hugely successful addition tohis range of lifestyle goods.

Paul Barclay’s beautifully presented gallery ‘1 Oxford Street’ in Dartmouth is home to both thestudio and shop giving customers the opportunityto discuss in detail specific commissions or designrequirements. The Paul Barclay brand inspires bothdesigners and yacht lovers alike and its popularityis growing both in the UK and overseas.

1 Oxford Street, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9AL

Tel: 0781 4901460 www.paulbarclaydesigns.com

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Lucien Road, SW17Beautifully presented this four bedroom period househas been extended to provide excellent family livingaccommodation. Located within a short walk of TootingBec Underground station, this delightful family homeoffers a large through reception, utility room, showerroom, side extended kitchen/family room, fourbedrooms and a south west facing garden.

£625,000

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Kingswood Road, SW2A stunning four bedroom family home is available onthis convenient and attractive street in Clapham Park.

The property offers contemporary living accommodationand a stunning kitchen/dining room. The garden off the

kitchen is private and has been landscaped. To the upperfloors are 4 bedrooms and 2 quality bathrooms.

A viewing is highly recommended.

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Kendoa Road, SW4A unique two bedroom apartment situated on oneof the most popular roads in Clapham, just momentsfrom the High Street. The top floor split level Victorianconversion is presented in superb decorative orderthroughout and the contemporary finishcannot fail to impress.

£425,000


Henry Jackson Road, SW15Extremely well presented first floor flat in the heart

of West Putney. The property consists of threebedrooms, reception room, separate eat-in kitchen

and a new three piece bathroom suite. Completewith furnishings as seen and is chain free so would

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Stockwell Green, SW9A stunning split level two bedroom apartment, wellpositioned for the amenities of both Clapham HighStreet and Brixton. The property has been finished tothe highest standard and boasts modern fittingsthroughout. Further features include two bathrooms, alarge eat-in kitchen and a private rear garden.

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Hazlebury Road, SW6A fabulous family home situated

in the popular and quiet Bury Trianglethat has been fully modernised to a very

high standard.

£735 per week

Fulham 020 7736 6110

Cavendish Road, SW12A stunning three bedroom house in theheart of Balham. Benefiting from amodern bathroom with shower, largeliving room with reception room and asuperb eat-in modern fitted kitchen.

£550 per week

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Ferndale Road, SW9A beautifully refurbished three bedroomhouse arranged over two storeys andsituated in Ferndale Road close to bothClapham and Brixton High Streets.

£475 per week


Ingelow Road, SW8A fantastic top floor split level flat

comprising three double bedrooms (oneen-suite), bathroom, spacious reception

room and eat-in kitchen.

£475 per week

Battersea 020 7801 3400

For further information telephone 020 8393 1177or 07802 274772 or visit www.turretestates.com

Are you renovating or buildingthe house of your dreams?

“Our family home is everything we hoped for thanks to theexpertise and detailed planning of Turret Estates”

“Working with professionals such as Lumiere BespokeInteriors allows us to create design solutions, tailoredto each individual client”

Turret Estates’ is a property company specialising in very fine new building, extension and renovation and restoration to create beautiful homes.

The company endeavours to carry out the very highest quality building work in order to create the desired environment for their clients. They strive to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology whilst still providing traditional customer service. Turret Estates’ strong focus on project management ensures that all projects are completed on time and budget.

The company have completed many projects in both the Surrey area including many of the private estates and in Central London including Fulham, Chelsea & Belgravia. A recent successful project has been the complete renovation of a 10,000 sq ft listed property in Surrey. This family home incorporated features including Lutron Lighting, Crestron audio visual and home automation, Villavent comfort cooling, a built in vacuum system and bespoke joinery throughout.

Turret Estates' philosophy is not only to manage but to exceed the expectations of its clients. To that effect they take great pride in ensuring that the quality of their work is exemplary. Working closely with designers, architects and structural engineers is of key importance to the success of any project and they have strong relationships in these areas.

The Turret Estates’ team is composed of a highly experienced group of building professionals who have worked together for many years. Project management is probably the single most important factor affecting the success of a project and the company’s track record testifies to the fact that this is an area in which they excel.

“Turret Estates’ philosophy is not only to managebut to exceed the expectations of its clients.”

Andrew Munslow – Director of Turret Estates Limited

“Turret Estates work with key companies such as S&C Bespoke Joinery to create works of art within your home, which will continue to give you pleasure long after they have left.”

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West Putney, SW15Apartment on upper floors of a Victorian

conversion. Master Bedroom, en-suiteshower, second double bedroom,bathroom, kitchen and fantasticreception with period fireplace.

Available Furnished.

£400 per week

Putney 020 8789 7077

Tynemouth Street, SW6A beautifully presented two doublebedroom flat situated in the heart of theever popular Sand’s End. The property iswithin easy proximity to local amenities.

£390 per week

Fulham 020 7736 6110

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Hubert Grove, SW9A recently converted two bedroom flatpresented in excellent conditionthroughout. The property is situated onHubert Grove, within a few minutes walkto Clapham High Street with itsnumerous shops, bars and restaurants.

£300 per week


Elsley Road, SW11A gorgeous two bedroom

Shaftesbury cottage offeredin superb condition throughout with

spacious reception room, extendedkitchen and private garden.

£375 per week

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Delvino Road, SW6 £750 per weekA superb four-bedroom house situated in a quiet residential street next toParsons Green. This property boasts fantastic location.

Fulham 020 7736 6110

Redgrave Road, SW15 £695 per weekAn architecturally designed four bedroom family home located in the heart ofWest Putney. Arranged over 4 floors and is available immediately unfurnished.

Putney 020 8789 7077

Querrin Street, SW6 £600 per weekPerfect for a family, the property consists of a large modern reception room,modern fitted kitchen with state of the art appliances.

Fulham 020 7736 6110

Benjamin Mews, SW12 £565 per weekA large four bedroom, three bathroom house in a mews development inclose proximity of Clapham South and Balham amenities.

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Clapham Mansions, SW12 £480 per weekLarge three bedroom apartment in a stunning mansion block directlyopposite the open spaces of Clapham Common. Located within short walkof Clapham South Tube.

Balham 020 8673 6111

Cubitt Terrace, SW4 £475 per weekA stunning three bedroom flat is available on this excellent street in the heart ofClapham Old Town offering attractive living accommodation throughout andwell proportioned rooms.


Nimrod Road, SW16 £460 per weekA well presented four bedroom semi-detached house, in the catchment areafor Graveney School. Offering two receptions and an eat-in kitchen, it isideal for families.

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The Glass House, SW15 £450 per weekTwo bedroom penthouse apartment ideal for modern living. Both bedroomsare en-suite and there is a superb kitchen/living room and a large roof terrace.

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Trouville Road, SW4 £450 per weekA stunning three bedroom maisonette is available on this excellent AbbevilleVillage Street. The property offers a spacious reception to the front and alarge dining room with kitchen.


Klea Avenue, SW4 £400 per weekA wonderful two double bedroom garden maisonette is presented inexcellent order and offers reception and separate kitchen/dining room.


Burns Road, SW11 £360 per weekA lovely ground floor garden flat is offered on this quiet residential street.The property comprises two double bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom andreception room.

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Woodnock Road, SW16 £290 per weekBeautifully refurbished to a high standard, this two double bedroomflat offers spacious living accommodation, private garden and isavailable furnished.

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Elspeth Road, SW11 £285 per weekA superb one bedroom garden flat with eat-in kitchen in this enviablelocation moments from Clapham Common and Lavender Hill.

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Ferndale Road, SW4 £225 per weekSituated on the first floor of an attractive period property, this superb flatprovides wonderfully spacious accommodation with a fresh, contemporaryinterior and lovely wooden floors.


Elms Road, SW4 £385 per weekA handsome two double bedroom top floor apartment is available withsecluded roof terrace, quality furniture and excellent living space.

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Narbonne Avenue, SW4 £420 per weekThis upper maisonette benefits from a double reception as well as a modernand bright kitchen /dining room. Offered furnished to a high standard thisproperty is in the heart of Abbeville Village.


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