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June 2016
The region’s LARGEST property publication
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A SPORTING SUMMER Bigger Picture looks at Euro 2016 football
Millionaire homesfor footballers & wives!
KITCHEN ENVYAt The Kitchen Store
WIN! TICKETS TO THE South of England Show
Covet’sCatwalk in the City
INTERVIEW withTennis icon Boris Becker
open 6 days | thekitchenstore.co.uk
Great Sussex-built kitchens from £8,000.
Brighton & Hove01273 957778
Horsham01403 259320
Lancing01903 524373
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INSIDEHill House & Home Truths
COVER STORY : Kitchen envy at the Kitchen Store
All the regional property news
Calender : Out and about in June
What’s trending
COVER STORY : June Collection - The millionaires' club
Beyond digital : The print revolution
Talk Money : Cover yourself
Legal Matters : Howlett Clarke are on the move
Home style tips : Making the most of your spare room
Social event : Starr Trust golf day
Doing it yourself : On the shelf
Gardening : The English rose
Overseas : Poolside
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Chalk Architecture : On top of the world
Interiors : Greener footprints
Shopping : Brassed off
COVER STORY : Fashion - Covet catwalk
COVER STORY : The Bigger Picture Euro 2016 football
Celebrity recipe : The Hairy Bikers on salad
Restaurant review : New Steine Bistro
Local news : Round-up of the City’s top stories
Golf Guy : Gets a grip on putting
COVER STORY : Boris Becker at Wimbledon
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PORTFOLIO 5
EXPERT column
What are you doing? It’s only June!
Suitcase won’t close? You’ll have packed it wrong.. what method did you use?
...ER, FOLDING?
Well that’s where you’re going wrong, then. With the majority of European
airlines charging for hold luggage, the struggle to fit everything into a
small cabin bag is ever more important. And, needless to say, there is
some science to help you pack it all in.
If you’re prepared to sacrifice a few t-shirts, then ‘bundling’ your clothes
(starting with a small roll, but placing the wrinkle-prone items on the
outside of the bundle) will keep your delicate things relatively crease-
free. But where am I supposed to put my things?
Not at all. Lifestyle science blogging site lifehacker.com carried out a
controlled comparison of five different packing methods: simple folding;
the ‘filing’ method (folding clothes and stacking them along the suitcase
on their sides, like DVDs); bundling (exactly what it sounds like: small
items in the middle, bigger items rolled around the outside); rolling and
using compression (vacuum) packs.
Rolling items for packing allowed the testers to fit an impressive 15
extra T-shirts into the case compared to simple folding: if you can’t close
your suitcase, that’s the method to choose.
Sun tan lotion, flip flops, towel…
Adding a bit of shoving and brute force?
Sure, if I want my linen trousers to have wrinkles on their wrinkles!
Perfect time for an early summer break. I’m off to spend some time in the Aegean.. if only I could close this suitcase…
HOME TRUTHSTHE HILL HOUSE
Kate Hill
Last week I sat down to draw up a to-do list for every part of
house and garden. More than just snagging, it was the stuff that
- despite 18 months of work and thousands of pounds spent
- still needs to be done. The list quickly became daunting, and I felt
overwhelmed. How on earth would we get it all done before October,
when the newest Hill family member arrives? It was all too much; I
wanted to crawl into bed and hide.
I think I can blame my mini-meltdown on hormones (oh, and living
in a building site for nearly two years). I was due a bit of a tantrum; the
sheer scale of work - and frustration - tipped me over the edge.
And then I heard that a close friend had lost his daughter. Barely an
adult, she'd lived with mental illness that at times was crippling for
most of her young life. Over the bank holiday, she had enough. I put
my self-pity back where it belonged, and wept for my friend and his
daughter instead.
We don't like to talk about mental illness. We can sit in the pub and
compare broken bones, man flu, scars and war wounds, but the stigma
of mental illness persists. Yet it can be as - if not more - terrifying as a
serious physical illness, just as life-threatening. The shock and grief of
losing someone so young, with so much potential, puts everything else
into perspective. I am fortunate to be well, to be able to get up and get
on without fear or pain. This week, the paint fund is being put to better
use. Farrow and Ball don't need our money. It's being donated to the
ward that cared for my friend’s daughter.
“The shock and grief of losing someone so
young, with so much potential, puts everything
else into perspective”
When I visited the engaging Alan Margetts and his team at the
prominent new kitchen showroom in central Horsham, I
thought I was immune from temptation. Having done my own
‘kitchen project’ six years ago, I was very happy with the design and
our own cabinet choices. However, within five minutes of entering this
domestic heaven I had kitchen envy, which I’m here to tell you is a very
common, mostly female, ailment!
The array of new designs, materials and colours is absolutely inspiring;
clearly, kitchens are continuing to evolve, and Horsham and Kitchen
Store’s other two showrooms in Hove and Lancing are the perfect spaces
in which to showcase the new technology available. The eye-catching
moulded Corian and concrete work stations on display are perfect for
the large kitchen/breakfast rooms we are incorporating into our homes
these days, and the cabinet colours and finishes available give you the
The Kitchen Store’s success story continues with the opening of their beautiful new showroom in Horsham. Lynne Edwards is invited to take a tour with unintended consequences
KITCHEN ENVY
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Hove
opportunity to stamp your own personality on this most important
room.
Any estate agent will confirm that the kitchen is often the deal
maker (or breaker) when selling your home, and the investment
required is therefore entirely justified.
Having won Best Retailer Award from the Brighton & Hove
Business Awards in 2015, Alan and his team’s great reputation for
building quality kitchens appears to be spreading. “What people
may not know, however, is that all our kitchens are Sussex-made in
our local factory, making us one of the biggest independent kitchen
retailers in the county.”
As in all successful businesses, the emphasis is on good, old-
fashioned customer service, delivered by knowledgeable teams of
designers and staff. Hove branch is managed by Jan Hunballe and
Horsham by Mark Davies who have both been with The Kitchen Store
for many years. Building such a strong local reputation for quality
workmanship and service has clearly paid off as they hold the FIRA
(the UK’s leading furniture testing body) Gold Award for installation,
which is a huge achievement in the industry.
Having witnessed my ‘kitchen envy’ first hand has given Alan the
idea of inviting the trade and public to see some of their products
in domestic settings in their Hove and Horsham showrooms in an
evening, perhaps with some live cooking demonstrations. So, watch
this space for more information about this. Meanwhile, don’t wait for
your personal invitation to The Kitchen Store; drop in to one of their
showrooms today.
SHOWROOMS AT:
130 Old Shoreham Road, Hove, BN3 8BD. Tel 01273 957 778
46 East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HN. Tel 01403 259 320
Blenheim Road, Lancing Business Park, BN15 8UH. 01903 524 343
The Kitchen Store: www.thekitchenstore.co.uk
“Our kitchens are Sussex-made in our local factory, making us one of
the biggest independent kitchen retailers in the county”
PORTFOLIO 7
INTERVIEW
Horsham
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BARROWFIELD CLOSE, HOVE Asking Price £1,500,000 VALLANCE ROAD, HOVE Guide Price £1,750,000 - £1,850,000
94 Church Road | Hove | BN3 2EB 01273 778 877 | mishonwelton.com [email protected]
WHATEVER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
An imposing detached Edwardian Villa of considerable character with a mature South facing walled garden and off-road parking for three cars. This handsome residence was built in 1908, retains many original features and has been owner-occupied by only three families since 1927. The house has Arts and Crafts decorative, tile hung, hipped and gabled bays, Southwater engineering bricks, corbelled chimneys, and fl eur-de-lys fi nials. The interior has extensive Art Nouveau detailing, stained glass, eight period fi replaces, dado rails and an unusual square, double landing, staircase ascending two stories. Its high ceilinged rooms have original cornicing, panelled doors, and include a 34 foot lounge. This is a once in a generation opportunity to acquire an unspoilt, well preserved, six bedroom Edwardian masterpiece of domestic architecture located in a conservation area. Few South Coast homes have the amenity value, period features, elegance, and lifestyle options that this property offers.
A truly remarkable, detached family home of considerable style and quality, offering beautifully light, spacious and versatile living space over three fl oors, while standing in lovely large, mature, south facing gardens. As you approach this property, the initial impression is one of understated style and class. On the ground level the main focal point, is the superb open plan kitchen/dining/family room with sliding doors opening onto a beautiful south facing garden and the modern fi tted kitchen is simply stunning. There is also a snug with log burner, utility room and a lovely living room at the front of the property. A central staircase, leads to the fi rst and second fl oors, there are fi ve double bedrooms with three en suites, including the fi rst fl oor master suite with it’s large en-suite. All rear facing bedrooms enjoy fabulous views over the fi ne large mature gardens and over the surrounding area, towards the sea.
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BARROWFIELD CLOSE, HOVE Asking Price £1,500,000 VALLANCE ROAD, HOVE Guide Price £1,750,000 - £1,850,000
94 Church Road | Hove | BN3 2EB 01273 778 877 | mishonwelton.com [email protected]
WHATEVER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
An imposing detached Edwardian Villa of considerable character with a mature South facing walled garden and off-road parking for three cars. This handsome residence was built in 1908, retains many original features and has been owner-occupied by only three families since 1927. The house has Arts and Crafts decorative, tile hung, hipped and gabled bays, Southwater engineering bricks, corbelled chimneys, and fl eur-de-lys fi nials. The interior has extensive Art Nouveau detailing, stained glass, eight period fi replaces, dado rails and an unusual square, double landing, staircase ascending two stories. Its high ceilinged rooms have original cornicing, panelled doors, and include a 34 foot lounge. This is a once in a generation opportunity to acquire an unspoilt, well preserved, six bedroom Edwardian masterpiece of domestic architecture located in a conservation area. Few South Coast homes have the amenity value, period features, elegance, and lifestyle options that this property offers.
A truly remarkable, detached family home of considerable style and quality, offering beautifully light, spacious and versatile living space over three fl oors, while standing in lovely large, mature, south facing gardens. As you approach this property, the initial impression is one of understated style and class. On the ground level the main focal point, is the superb open plan kitchen/dining/family room with sliding doors opening onto a beautiful south facing garden and the modern fi tted kitchen is simply stunning. There is also a snug with log burner, utility room and a lovely living room at the front of the property. A central staircase, leads to the fi rst and second fl oors, there are fi ve double bedrooms with three en suites, including the fi rst fl oor master suite with it’s large en-suite. All rear facing bedrooms enjoy fabulous views over the fi ne large mature gardens and over the surrounding area, towards the sea.
Hamptons International Estate Agents HoveSales. 01273 796 061 | Lettings. 01273 796 159
Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk
Roedean Way, Brighton £2,995,000Five bedroom detached superior Roedean home. EPC E
Grange Walk, Brighton £950,000Modern five bedroom detached house in gated development. EPC D
Kings Gardens, Brighton £1,000,000Spacious ground floor sea front, sea view apartment. EPC D
Carlisle Road, Hove £1,100,000Extremely well presented four bedroom house. EPC F
East Dean £3,995 PCM Grade II* listed 8 bedroom detached Georgian house in the heart of old East Dean with far reaching views over the South Downs and Beachy Head.Brighton Lettings 01273 796159 [email protected]
Woodland Drive £3,250 PCM A recently refurbished & generous sized four bedroom family home located on one of the most sought after roads in Hove. With two reception rooms, two bathrooms and & large rear garden. The rent includes a seasonal gardener. EPC:39Brighton Lettings 01273 796159 [email protected]
Roedean Heights £3,250 PCM A large beautifully appointed detached house in the prestigious location of Roedean. With five double bedrooms and three bathrooms. EPC:62Brighton Lettings 01273 796159 [email protected]
Pyecombe £2,600 PCM An impressive modern four/five bedroom detached house with ample parking and garden situated in a private road of Pyecombe village enjoying views of the South Downs. EPC 86.Brighton Lettings 01273 796159 [email protected]
Hamptons International Estate Agents HoveSales. 01273 796 061 | Lettings. 01273 796 159
Beyond your expectationswww.hamptons.co.uk
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PORTFOLIO 13
BEAUTIFUL homes
ITALIANATE VILLAFor the first time in thirty years, number one Albany Villas is coming to the market!
This beautiful, detached, Grade II listed residence has been in the same family
for decades and is situated on one of the most desirable streets in central Hove,
minutes from both the seafront promenade and amenities which that location offers. A
superb Italianate villa, the house is believed to date from the 1830s and has an attractive
double-fronted façade with canopied balconies on either side over lovely tall sash
windows. At the front, black wrought iron railings border a front courtyard area and two
off-road parking spaces.
Albany Villas, Hove, BN3 2RS
Guide Price: £1,800,000Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 3Extras: Two reception rooms; Double Fronted; Hove seafront at the end of the roadBest Bits: Sought after central location; Period detached home; Parking
Hamptons International82 Church Road Hove BN3 2EB 01273 230230 www.hamptons.co.uk
Legalex was bigger and better
than ever this year, with over
2000 solicitors and legal
professionals flocking to the
ExCeL in London for this epic
two-day event.
Searches UK could be found at
the entrance of the exhibition,
on stand L400, with their
art gallery concept: ‘The Art
of Conveyancing Searches’.
Delegates were guided through their wide variety of conveyancing
searches for both residential and commercial property transactions
as well as their many added-value benefits, including reimbursement
schemes, quotation platforms and case-management systems.
Across the ten speaking theatres, many topics were covered by
experts from a variety of backgrounds and companies, including
Searches Managing Director, Andrew Stenning, who spoke alongside
Managing Director of Terrafirma Mine Searches Ltd, Tom Backhouse
and Strategic Account Manager at Groundsure, Andrew Crawshaw.
www.searchesuk.co.uk
David Beaken of Oakley Property is taking part in "The Longest
Golf Day Challenge" to raise money for Macmillan Cancer
Support. He says, “On July 29th myself and three friends are
taking on "The Longest Golf Day Challenge" to raise money
for Macmillan Cancer Support. I am sure you are all thinking
a golf day doesn't sound much of a challenge but consider the
following! We will be starting at around 4am and won't finish
until around 10pm. Playing four rounds back to back, this means
dragging a 25lb bag across more than 20 miles swinging a club
roughly 400 times. My last challenge like this was a marathon
over five years ago and I wasn't exactly an athlete then so I can
honestly tell you this is going to be a big challenge…”
Fortunately I have three friends joining me so we can help and
cheer each other along. Macmillan is an amazing charity and
all of us in the group have been affected by the work they do in
one way or another. As a group we would love to raise £1,000
so anything you could donate, even a couple of pounds would be
gratefully received.”
LEGALEX WAS A BLAST
THE LONGEST GOLF DAY CHALLENGE
LEADERS
Conveyancer Of The Year
sinceLawyers for Life™
31 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 725229
www.cunningtons.co.uk
If you are buying or selling a property you couldn’t be in
safer hands
The Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2012 in association with The Sunday Times and The Times
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PROPERTY NEWS
Oakley were proud to be the
main sponsors for Brighton &
Hove Property Consortium's
Brighton i360 to the Paris
Eiffel Tower sponsored bike
ride. The company made a major contribution to the fundraising, which is now
approaching the level of £30,000.
Chris Oakley of Oakley took part in the bike ride, which involved 20 sponsored riders
leaving the Brighton i360 on 6th May, headed for Paris over two days. They were met
by the Mayor of Brighton, who travelled over to France to congratulate the team at
the finish line at the Eiffel Tower.
Combined with the sponsorship of the event from Oakley, Chris Oakley managed to
raise over £15,000 of sponsorship. Chris Oakley commented: “This was a fantastic
event and I am really proud to have taken part and to have raised so much money for
good causes. The ride has been such a success that we are now planning next year's
event through the property consortium, and, hopefully, we can encourage other
property professionals to join us for what has been a great, fun event.”
The Brighton & Hove Property Consortium has been supported by local property
companies to include Colin Brace Property, Hyde, Lewis & Co, RLF and Handlesbanken.
Having started with
just a handful of
properties and two
staff, MTM Sales
and Lettings now
celebrate their 12th year in business. From
humble beginnings, the business has expanded
to a rental portfolio of over 600 properties,
housing close to 2,500 tenants. With six full-
time staff, the company now covers all areas
from Saltdean to Shoreham and a diverse range
of properties. Running a busy sales department
and an ever-expanding rental portfolio, Andrew
Gunner, Sales & Lettings Manager, said, “It’s a
fantastic achievement to be where we are today.
It’s down to all the team and their hard work and
dedication, so hats off to them all.”
MTM Sales and Lettings 108a Lewes Rd,
Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4AE. 01273
645797. www.mtmproperty.co.uk
We have five pairs of tickets to give away to lucky readers.
The annual Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show is back at Sandown
Park, from 25-26 June 2016. With over 220 exhibitors, 24 free master classes
and 500 advice sessions on essential topics which can tackle any problem,
from funding a remodelling project to implementing the latest intelligent
security systems, the event is set to help put visitors’ ideas into motion
through a step-by-step approach.
Over 12 resident property specialists will be on hand to discuss all building
and renovating queries at the Advice Centre, and leading companies will
be presenting their latest ranges of services and products from a variety
of industries, including architecture, design, financial topics, kitchens,
bathrooms, doors and windows, lighting, heating, ventilation, planning
permission and much more.
For your chance to win a pair of tickets, just email us with your name,
address and Southern Homebuilding in the subject box and send it to:
Tickets are £8 in advance or £12 on the door (children under 16 go free).
The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Sandown Park, Surrey,
25-26 June 2016. www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/surrey
OAKLEY HELP RAISE OVER £30,000 FOR MAYOR’S CHARITY
MTM: CELEBRATING 12 YEARS
TICKETS TO THE SOUTHERN HOMEBUILDING& RENOVATING SHOW
PORTFOLIO 15
WIN
52 Church Road Hove, BN3 2FN • Tel 01273 778844
113 St. Georges Road, Brighton BN2 1EA • Tel 01273 685111
10 Station Road, Portslade BN41 1GA • Tel 01273 383830
1 Bedroom Garden Apartment in Converted Period Building.Set inside a converted mansion building, this spacious ground floor apartment has a landscaped, west-facing patio garden.Situated between the shops and amenities of Church Road and the seafront, this classic period conversion features a bright west facing living room and separate kitchen.
Contemporary 4 Bedroom Terraced House with Roof Terrace and Steam Room.Throughout this stunning bay-fronted home, modern design features blend effortlessly with sash windows and high ceilings to provide a brilliant example of contemporary living in a period property. EPC Rating D.
www.sawyerandco.co.uk
ST AUBYNS, HOVE, £265,000 HOVE OFFICE: 01273 778844
NEWTOWN ROAD, HOVE, £775,000 HOVE OFFICE: 01273 778844
Stylish 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached House with Stunning Rear Garden.Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the South Portslade area, contemporary interior features and a wealth of natural light make it is easy to see that this home has been designed with a great attention to detail. EPC Rating D.
Two Bedroom Apartment In Bay Fronted Period Conversion With Sea View.Sitting on the first floor of a classic period property, large sash bay windows allow plenty of natural light to flow into this elegant apartment with separate kitchen. EPC rating D
www.sawyerandco.co.uk
LINKS ROAD, PORTSLADE, £399,950 PORTSLADE OFFICE: 01273 383830
BUCKINGHAM ROAD, BRIGHTON, £315,000 BRIGHTON OFFICE: 01273 685111
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BEAUTIFUL homes
COURTLY APARTMENTConveniently located in the heart of Brighton, within easy reach of the seafront and
city centre, offering beautiful views of the Royal Pavilion. Sitting on the ground floor
of a distinguished red brick building, this beautifully appointed apartment forms part
of the Grade II listed Old Court House, which dates back to 1894. Modern design features
blend seamlessly with tall sash windows and high ceilings to provide a brilliant example of
contemporary living within a period building.
Natural light tumbles into the impressive, double-aspect, open-plan living space from
elegantly tall sash windows, highlighting the exceptionally high ceilings and period
cornicing. Crisp white walls combine with engineered wood floors to create a calm and
peaceful feel which flows throughout the entire apartment.
A large living room area offers ample room to relax, whilst a small step up takes you to
an ideal space for a large dining table with views of the courtyard garden. A luxury en-
suite bathroom features a rich mix of pale stone tiles, contemporary wall lights and glass
shelving. The ample space includes a deep, inset bath, wall-hung basin and large walk-in
shower, all combining to give a real sense of style.
White double doors open onto a walk-in dressing room, complete with an abundance of
open-wardrobe storage. An adjoining, discreetly hidden room, ideally sized for a study/
home office, features an exposed brick archway cleverly configured as a wine rack. Old Court House, Prince’s Street, Brighton BN2 1WE
Price: OIRO £725,000Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2 (1 en-suite)Extras: Utility Room; Acoustic Secondary Glazing; Split-level courtyard gardenBest Bits: Amazing location for commuters; Allocated secure parking; High ceilings and period features
Fine & Country46 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN 01273 739911www.fineandcountry.com
Fine & Country 46 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN Tel: +44 (0)1273 739911
Grange Walk, Brighton EPC: D
Langdale Road, Hove EPC: C
Tel: 01273 739911
Tel: 01273 739911
£900,000
OIEO £1.5M
Light and spacious 5-bedroom family home with garden studio close to Patcham Old Village
Along a leafy, winding driveway this substantial family home sits in the middle of just three properties. Set well back from Old London Road the homes location is secluded and tucked away and comes complete with a welcoming portico entrance way. Recently updated throughout, there is an easy natural flow between reception rooms. Combining décor of fresh white with a touch of soft grey and mullioned windows, its singular style signature is both relaxed and contemporary. Located towards Brighton’s northern periphery, excellent transport links are close by while it’s just a few minutes’ walk to Patcham’s historic village centre for local shopping.
Elegant 5 Bedroom Detached, Double Fronted House.
A newly renovated, three storey, detached house with master suite and sea views.
Tastefully presented with an impressive attention to detail, this beautifully spacious, home, conveniently situated within a short walk to Hove seafront, features five double bedrooms, each with their own en suite bathroom, and has newly fitted, double glazed, sash windows throughout.
fineandcountry.comTM
23 - 26 June Festival of Speed
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CALENDAR of events
JUNEOur pick of June events selects some of the highlights from around the county,
from Goodwood’s Festival of Speed to Brighton’s Big Screen on the beach
Television were one of the most innovative bands to
emerge from New York’s underground scene of the mid-70s, creating an influential new guitar vocabulary. In the early ’70s, Television began as the Neon Boys, a group featuring guitarist/vocalist Tom Verlaine, drummer Billy Ficca, and bassist Richard Hell. At the end of 1973 in New York City, New York, the group became Television, adding guitarist Richard Lloyd. The band soon obtained a residency at CBGB, where they were featured on Sunday nights for several months. The club would become an important venue for punk and new wave bands. In 1974, Verlaine played guitar on Patti Smith’s first single, 'Hey Joe'/'Piss Factory', as well as writing a book of poetry with the singer.De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, 7pm www.dlwp.com
There’s something about the open-air environment that makes watching live sport and movies an unforgettable experience. Brighton Big Screen will be delivering it again this year on Brighton Beach, with live sport and films from 10 June to 10 July. The 2016 programme
combines live football coverage, plus over 30 classic and recent box office hits, on the gigantic 40sqm screen. Brighton’s Big Screen kicks off on June 10th with France v Romania. The film programme combines family favourites, while classic films include Finding Nemo, Harry Potter, Romeo + Juliet, The Great Gatsby – and, of course, Jaws and Quadrophenia… Visit www.brightonsbigscreen.com
The Festival of Speed offers enthusiasts an unrivalled opportunity to get close to the action and to meet the great champions who gather at Goodwood each summer. It has been running since 1993 on the same stretch of the March family's driveway, getting bigger every year to become the internationally celebrated, sell-out occasion that it now is.Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, the Festival of Speed is motorsport's ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamorous sport. Nowhere else will you get so close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track; nowhere else will you enjoy such unrestricted access to the machines and the drivers who made them famous. “This year’s Festival will see the wildest, craziest, fastest, baddest cars and bikes ever to ascend the Goodwood Hill,” says Lord MarchFor more details visit www.goodwood.com
Surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs, Glyndebourne’s 1,200-seat opera house is the place to be in June. Glyndebourne Festival 2016 continues into June with Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg (until 27 June), Mozart’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia (until 17 July) and Janacek’s The Cunning Little Vixen (from 12 June). Visit the website for full details of performance dates and times. Make an occasion of visiting Glyndebourne: explore the beautiful gardens, visit the archive and the White Cube (temporary art gallery) and enjoy a picnic on the lawn during the Festival’s extended interval. Glyndebourne Festival 2015 runs until 28th August. Glyndebourne Opera House, Glynde www.glyndebourne.com
14 June Television
10 June - 10 JulyBrighton Big Screen
4 June Rufus Wainright
Throughout June Glyndebourne Festival
Rufus Wainright has collaborated with artists ranging from Elton John, David Byrne, Mark Ronson, Joni Mitchell to Burt Bacharach. At the age of 14 he was named Canada’s best young musician and later received the Juno Award for Best Alternative Album. In 2013 he sang for Billy Joel at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, and October 2nd, 2015 saw the Deutsche Grammophon release of a double CD/vinyl recording of Prima
Donna with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The Canadian Opera Company commissioned Wainwright’s second opera, about Roman Emperor Hadrian, to premiere in Toronto in 2018.Dome Concert Hall, 7.30pm. www.brightondome.org
1 June - 4 SeptemberVivien Leigh: Public
Faces, Private Lives
10 JuneDon Giovanni
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CALENDAR of events
A new exhibition that explores the life of one of Britain’s most iconic actresses, Vivien Leigh, is unveiled this summer in the family home of her favourite costume designer. Vivien Leigh: Public Faces, Private Lives, includes items by set and costume designer Oliver Messel, and is set in his former home – the National Trust’s Nymans
in West Sussex. Organised by the V & A, the exhibition includes over 100 pieces from Leigh’s personal archive - from costumes and sketches to photographs and scripts. Amongst the exhibits on show are letters from husband Laurence Olivier, Leigh’s own diaries, and 3D stereoscopic slides that offer behind-the-scenes glimpses into the life of Britain’s first international film star.One of the highlights of the exhibition is the magnificent headdress Messel made for Leigh’s performance as Cleopatra in the film Caesar and Cleopatra. The headdress will be shown alongside Leigh’s Cleopatra costume, together with Messel’s original costume sketch and stills from the film. For more information, and times and prices, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans
Heritage Opera returns to Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) after last year's success with Madame Butterfly. Don Giovanni is the compelling tale of one man's rampage through the hearts and minds of every woman he meets. This period production features 19th-century costumes, is sung in Italian by a professional company of nine, with the story supported live by sub-titles in English. Brighton Open Air Theatre is an amphitheatre
formed of eight terraces leading down to a sunken stage. A bespoke acoustic wall retains sound, improving the experience for the audience and prevents noise pollution. BOAT operates from May to September each year and provides a space for local artists, schools and similar, alongside national touring productions. Brighton Open Air Theatre, Dyke Road Park, Hove. www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk
Sunday 5 June - Classic Car Run. The event also includes the London to Brighton Kit & Sports Car Run, hosting a display of kit, sports and replica cars. For more information visit www.classicmotorevents.co.uk Saturday 11 June - Martlet's Midnight Walk. This women-only night time sponsored walk is the Martlets Hospice's biggest fundraising event of the year. Women can choose either a six- or 13-mile route; both start at Brighton Racecourse at midnight. For entry details and further information, visit www.themartlets.org.uk
Sunday 19 June - British Heart Foundation (BHF) London to Brighton Bike Ride. With 27,000 cyclists taking part each year, this is the biggest cycling event of its kind in Europe and the largest of the British Heart Foundation's sponsored events. For more information visit www.bhf.org.uk/l2b2016
Saturday 18 June - Take Part Festival. A celebration of community sport, dance and physical activity, with events taking place across the city open to all ages and abilities, with something to do for everyone. For more information visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Sunday 26 June - Capital to Coast Bike Ride. Raising money for three charities - Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Norwood, and Down's Syndrome Association - this is the alternative London to Brighton Bike Ride. With a choice of two different routes, this event finishes at Hove Lawns. Visit www.capitaltocoast.org.uk
Ruby Wax, US-born comedian, actor and writer based in the UK, has become a mental health campaigner and gained a Masters degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University. This event is a follow-up to her sell-out touring show, and best-selling book, ‘Sane New World’, which looks at why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking.The Forum is an opportunity to engage in discussion with Ruby to
explore further the power of mindfulness practice and how it can be applied in daily life. This event is your passport to saner living. She might not be sane herself but she does a pretty good imitation.Theatre Royal, Brighton. 7.30pm. www.atgtickets.com/brighton
English Touring Theatre and York Theatre Royal present the world premiere of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel Brideshead Revisited, re-imagined for the stage by Tony Award nominee Bryony Lavery (Frozen) and Olivier Award winning director Damian Cruden (The Railway Children).
In the midst of World War II, Captain Charles Ryder finds his past and present blur as he confronts memories of his first youthful encounter with the Marchmain family at Brideshead Castle. Falling under the spell of their privileged lives, Charles looks back at the way his own life would be changed forever by the summers spent with the seemingly charming Sebastian and his beautiful sister Julia. This is the first large-scale stage adaptation of the evocative and timeless story that has captured audiences' imaginations for over seventy years.Theatre Royal, Brighton. For times and prices visit www.atgtickets.com/brighton
PLUS...
19 JuneRuby Wax - Frazzled: A Guide to Mindfulness
7 - 11 JuneBrideshead Revisited
Crescent Drive North, Woodingdean, Brighton £420,000 FREEHOLD
Full of personality.A fantastic 4 bedroom family home featuring open plan living
and a beautiful rear garden that provides privacy and sea views.Benefits also include an en-suite to the master bedroom, downstairs cloakroom,
family bathroom, off-road parking and garage.Energy Rating C72.
Maslen Estate Agents62-64 Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton BN2 6BA t:01273 278866 e:[email protected]
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BEAUTIFUL homes
GLASS PAVILIONThis spacious two-bedroom third-floor city centre flat has a spectacular view
overlooking The Royal Pavilion and Gardens.
A large open-plan living area with luxury fitted kitchen opens onto a superb 45’ west-
facing sun terrace, which looks over The Royal Pavilion and its beautiful garden. The main
bedroom also accesses the sun terrace, with both bedrooms offering en-suite facilities. The
building is serviced by a lift and there is an allocated gated parking space. Close to the town
centre and The Lanes, Brighton Station, Kemptown and the Seafront, this property is being
sold with no onward chain. Energy Rating: B82
Glass Pavilion, Brighton, BN2 1RD
Price: £500,000Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2Extras: Amazing view of the Pavilion and its gardens; Superb 45ft sun terrace; Luxury kitchenBest Bits: Central location; Gated allocated parking space; Spacious, open-plan living
Maslen Estate Agents39 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 3HQ01273 677001www.maslen.co.uk
SHORT LET
107 Queens Road | Brighton | East Sussex | BN1 3XFT: 01273 202089 | www.parksletting.com
This prestigious two bedroom residence is situated in a prominent Brighton location, boasting exclusive views of the Royal Pavilion. Internal accommodation offers a tasteful combination of modern and impeccable style, with an extensive range of integrated kitchen appliances. Both bedrooms are spacious doubles, the master bedroom having the advantage of a deluxe ensuite with a bath and a separate shower cubicle. The luxurious open plan kitchen has a premium gloss finish with ample worktop and cupboard space providing full functionality and ease of living.
• Two Bedroom• Two Bathroom• Custom Underfloor Heating• Premium Furniture• Soundproof Insulation• Luxury Accommodation
PAVILION POINT, BRIGHTON £1850 - Let Agreed
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NEWS
Covet recently hosted
a launch at their new
Church Road, Hove
store. Friends and
customers enjoyed
drinks, nibbles and a
preview of the current
season’s trends.
Covet independent women's boutique opened in Brighton 11 years ago in
the North Laines. It now enjoys a more prominent position on Ship Street
in the The Lanes and also at Church Road in Hove
Carefully chosen pieces form a wide selection of hand-picked designers.
Individual and unique pieces grow organically into an exciting wardrobe.
You'll find on-trend designs with a feel-good factor. Covet is for real
women who don't want to dress like everyone else. See their fashion
feature on page 90.
Covet Brighton, 37 Ship Street Brighton BN1 1AB. 01273 770407
Covet Hove, 146 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DL. 01273 749270
www.covetbrighton.co.uk
The inaugural Big
Heart charity auction
raised an impressive
£30,000 in March 2015.
The Big Heart Auction
2016 includes around
200 donated artworks from local, national and celebrity artists,
illustrators and photographers as well as pieces by some of the
children cared for by Chestnut Tree House.
All proceeds from the sale of the artworks will support Chestnut
Tree House’s vital work caring for children with life-shortening
illnesses across Sussex, and Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s
community work, such as the Umbrella Club, which provides live
art experiences for these children. Proceeds will be split, with 80%
going to Chestnut Tree House and 20% to Brighton Dome.
The final exhibition of all artworks will be available to view from
1 to 5 July 2016 at Brighton Dome, Brighton, and the online eBay
auction will be open from 1 to 10 July 2016. For opening times
and locations, visit www.bigheartauction.org.uk
BIG HEART AUCTION 2016
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TRENDING
It’s Fathers‘ Day on Sunday, 19th June. Dads can be the
hardest people to buy for, but we love these colourful
Beatles pop-art print cushions from Red Candy, depicting
each individual member of the band during the Seargent
Pepper phase of The Beatles. The cushion is made from
high-quality super-soft faux suede and stuffed with a feather cushion pad.
This vibrant design is available in two sizes of cushion, a large, 45 x 45cm,
sofa cushion and a super-sized, 90 x 90cm, version. Each cushion is printed
and made in the UK and is machine-washable.
WE LOVE: BEATLES CUSHIONS
COVET EXPAND!
We have five pairs of tickets to give away to lucky readers.
Where better to celebrate the Queen’s official 90th birthday weekend than at the South of
England Show, where you can enjoy the best of the British countryside, food and drink and
outdoor entertainment for the whole family. For three glorious days, the South of England
Agricultural Society will throw the spotlight on both the new and the traditional, as well as
great music, delicious food and drink and superb shopping. Highlights include the high-
energy, micro-sized Shetland Pony Grand National, on both Friday and Saturday, hound
parades, and the famous livestock display!
For your chance to win a pair of tickets, just email [email protected] with your name, address and South of England
Show in the subject box. The winner may choose any one of the three days for their visit. Under-16s go free when accompanied by an adult
with a ticket, so you can bring two children with you, too!
The South of England, Ardingly, West Sussex, 9-11 June. www.seas.org.uk/south-of-england-show
TICKETS TO THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOW WIN
Youngerman Beatles Cushions, from
£41.99 each. www.redcandy.co.uk
DITCHLING | OIRO £1,100,000
DITCHLING | £650,000
Immaculately presented detached family house – Large spacious rooms – 4 bedrooms – 2 bathrooms – 4 reception rooms –
scope for further extension – Workshop – Detached double garage – Beautiful west facing gardens – Potential plot
Deceptively spacious chalet bungalow - Highly adaptable accommodation – 4 bedrooms – 2 bathrooms – 3 reception rooms -
Beautifully landscaped gardens – Detached garage - Scope for further extension
chattestates.co.uk | 01273 844500 34 HIGH STREET, DITCHLING, EAST SUSSEX BN6 8TA
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BEAUTIFUL homes
PICTUREPERFECTConverted from 18th-century farm buildings by the famous
artist and calligrapher Eric Gill, ‘Crank Barn’ now takes the
form of a wonderful Grade II-listed, four-bedroom property
with delightful landscaped gardens. Awash with character and
period features, references can still be found relating to the
artist. The property offers space in abundance, with a large
kitchen/dining room with French doors out onto the south-facing
terrace. The sitting room is of an excellent size, and with its
vaulted ceiling and period windows is light and spacious. With a
further four reception rooms and four bedrooms, the property
offers versatile space with a multitude of different orientations.
The predominantly south-facing landscaped grounds would be
appreciated by any discerning gardener, with areas of formal
lawns interspersed with planted beds, mature shrubs, an
ornamental pond and water feature.
Crank Barn, Ditchling Common, BN6 8TP
Price: OIRO £875,000Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 2Extras: Former residence of the artist Eric Gill; Character and period featuresBest Bits: Light-oak parquet flooring to the sitting room; Single garage; Landscaped gardens of approximately ½ acre
Chatt Estates34 High Street, Ditchling, BN6 8TA01273 844500www.chattestates.co.uk
Buy & sell with the experts.
Holland Road, Hove£450,000 O.I.E.O
Fantastic and beautifully presented two bedroom apartment with west facing balcony, situated on the first floor of a converted period house in central Hove. The property, which boasts a wealth of period features and high ceilings throughout, is in a superb location, just off the seafront and walking distance from Hove lawns and the array of local shops and eateries on both Western Road and Church Road.
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Four of our favourite properties this month. Visit our website at justinlloyd.co.uk to view all our properties.
Wick Hall, Furze Hill, Hove£420,000Bright and spacious 5th floor two double bedroom apartment in prestigious art deco building in the heart of Hove. The property benefits from private balcony, well-tended communal gardens, lift to all floors, an on-site caretaker and is located approximately 5 minute walk away from the Hove seafront and 15 minute walk from Brighton Station.
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“Absolutely the best estate agents I have dealt with. Justin Lloyd took on my property and sold it within a day. Amazing. I would not use another estate agent. Well done and thank you again.” Vendor comment, April 2016
Call us now 01273 692424
Visit justinlloyd.co.uk
Email [email protected]
Kemp Town 118 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1TH
Hove 111 Western Road, Hove BN3 1DD
York Road, Hove£450,000 O.I.E.O
Located in one of Hove's most sought after locations, this gorgeous and contemporary two bedroom, two bathroom spacious apartment with lift in the building, is located approximately 5 minute walk away from the Hove seafront, 15 minute walk from Brighton Station and benefits from having an allocated parking space in the underground parking complex and visitors parking which is also on site.
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Marine Parade, Brighton£425,000 O.I.E.O
A beautiful presented two double bedroom apartment with direct, uninterrupted sea views, high ceilings throughout and a fantastic south facing balcony. The property is situated on the first floor of a converted Grade II listed period building on Kemp Town seafront, moments from the beach and walking distance to the city centre and Brighton Train Station
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HighlyCommended
Real EstateAgencyEast Sussex
The InternationalProperty Awards2013-2014
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BEAUTIFUL homes
MANSION APARTMENTTruly magical and stunning four-bedroom, top floor mansion apartment in, arguably,
one of Hove's most desirable blocks. Arundel House, built in 1899, was the first block
of apartments on The Drive in Hove. With stunning outlooks, close proximity to Hove
Station and the Church Road cafes, shops, restaurants and Hove seafront, this gorgeous
apartment is perfectly located to enjoy all of what Hove has to offer.
In more detail, the apartment comprises: spacious entrance hallway, sitting room, dining
room, kitchen/breakfast room, four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, one being en-
suite. This triple-aspect, grand property boasts many original features, including detailed
cornicing, leaded light windows, high skirtings and high ceilings. The apartment is accessed
through immaculately presented communal hallways and has access to a passenger lift and
a rear, west-facing communal garden.
The Drive, Hove, BN3 3JD
Guide Price: £750,000-£775,000Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Extras: Two reception rooms; Triple aspect; No onward chainBest Bits: Magnificent four-bedroom apartment; Over 2000sq ft of accommodation; Third floor of beautiful period building (with lift)
Justin Lloyd Estate Agents, 118 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1TH01273 692424www.justinlloyd.co.uk
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THE collection
THE JUNECOLLECTIONThis month we put the spotlight on million pound plus properties for a touch of
luxury. We profile some of the best premium properties currently available…
Mill House is a stunning home which has been sympathetically restored; the property
itself dating back to the 1650s. This home boasts four spacious bedrooms and benefits
from an additional, newly constructed, self contained studio apartment and double garage.
Mill House forms part of the renowned select Ballards Mill gated development situated in
Patcham Old Village. The new interior has only recently been completed and is a fusion
of character and modern living. This spectacular four bedroom detached home features
three reception rooms, two new bathrooms, a double garage and parking for several cars.
Mill House Ballards Mill Close, Patcham, Brighton
Price: £1,250,000 Spencer & Leigh01273 565566www.spencerandleigh.co.uk
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A fine country residence with unprecedented views towards the South Downs,
Downside offers space in abundance. A large kitchen/breakfast room with a
bespoke, handmade ‘Morris & Murray’ kitchen has a triple aspect view over the
landscaped rear garden and grounds. Four further reception rooms and a large
reception hall provide good formal and informal family spaces. The first floor
provides five bedrooms including the master suite with dressing area and en-suite.
The gardens and grounds are 3 1⁄2 acres and encompass a terraced swimming
pool area, established and productive kitchen garden, tennis courts and landscaped
lawns. Plus garaging for four cars. Planning permission has been granted for a
front and side extension.
This double fronted, triple aspect, semi-detached home enjoys commanding views
over beautiful south-west facing gardens. This unique family home is graced with
period features, and is beautifully finished in an elegant contemporary style. The
house occupies the widest plot on the street and thanks to the favourable aspect is
flooded with natural daylight.
Extensive living space includes grand reception rooms with high ceilings, fireplaces
and bay windows. Beautiful custom-built kitchen and a dining room. Victorian
conservatory with stained glass opening to the garden. Five bedrooms include a
master bedroom suite. 100ft gardens include a west facing patio and a large south
facing lawned garden. Two garages.
Stunning five bedroom detached Spanish style villa in the picturesque village
of Ovingdean. The property offers perfect accommodation for entertaining with
several reception rooms including a stunning 36' games room with open bar area.
There are five double bedrooms, (two with luxury en-suites), a luxury bathroom
suite and an additional luxury shower room. To the front is a sweeping driveway
suitable for several vehicles. The large landscaped garden is secluded, and
includes a sun terrace, perfect for alfresco dining, a heated swimming pool, an
open summer house area, with changing room plus a level lawned area, with
ornamental fountain.
Stunning grounds Downside, Poynings Road, Fulking
Grand proportionsStanford Avenue, Brighton
Luxury villa Ovingdean
Guide Price: £2,250,000-£2,500,000Chatt Estates01273 844500 | www.chattestates.co.uk
Prices from: £1,400,000Knight & Knoxley01273 286666 | www.knightandknoxley.com
Guide Price: £1,750,000King & Chasemore
01273 796017 | www.kingandchasemore.co.uk
HOMES THAT
STAND OUT
COSTS THAT DON’T.
At Nash Watson, we don’t believe a premium service should come at a premium price. So we won’t charge you one. What you get is expert advice, marketing, beautiful photography and considered design. All at an honest price. Because while we believe your home should stand out, we don’t believe our costs should.
69 A&B CHURCH ROAD HOVE 81 ST GEORGES ROAD KEMPTOWN [email protected]
Call us on 01273 733 500 and we’ll help shape a package that’s exactly right for you and your home.
HOMES THAT
STAND OUT
COSTS THAT DON’T.
At Nash Watson, we don’t believe a premium service should come at a premium price. So we won’t charge you one. What you get is expert advice, marketing, beautiful photography and considered design. All at an honest price. Because while we believe your home should stand out, we don’t believe our costs should.
69 A&B CHURCH ROAD HOVE 81 ST GEORGES ROAD KEMPTOWN [email protected]
Call us on 01273 733 500 and we’ll help shape a package that’s exactly right for you and your home.
LET NASH WATSON TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
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BEAUTIFUL homes
courtenay tye bn3
simon lemckeget to know the man at helm of our hove sales office
book a valuationfind out the value of your property with a free valuation
hove: 01273 22 11 02kemp town: 01273 683 111preston park: 01273 504 441
It is no surprise that this unique building, probably constructed in the 1840’s and definitely designed to impress, is now listed. Lived in by Hollywood star Elizabeth Allen, this beautiful house hosted parties for the Hollywood elite, and before that, the house was lived in by naval surgeon turned director of cinematography in World War I, Dr Edmund Distin Maddick, whose visitors would no doubt have included his good friends Edward VII, George V, and Edward VIII. In a terrace probably named after the Earls of Devon, the house was updated, possibly by Dr Maddick who also perhaps named the house, as “Tye” is a naval tem for the chain or rope passed through a mast to hoist or lower the yard.
Originally designed with gardens leading to a private stretch of beach, the land was subject to a compulsory purchase order in 1908 when the attractive wall and gate at the end of the still considerable garden were built ensuring privacy, and this house remains one of only a few in the whole city to have a large private south facing garden opening onto the pedestrian Esplanade.
Within one of the most exclusive terraces in Hove, this exceptional five bedroom mansion has fabulous, uninterrupted sea views, off-street parking and is a very rare find indeed.
register your interest | call 01273 22 11 02
beds: 5 | living rooms: 2 | area: 4746 sq ft | location: hove seafront
price £3,500,000
hollywood glamour
upper drive, bn3exceptional entertaining beds: 6 | living rooms: 3 | area: 3753 sq ft | location: hove
A flowing open plan layout, crisp white walls and an abundance of south facing glazing are just some of the key features which make this striking six bedroom home outstanding. It is detached and has recently undergone a complete transformation from its 1930s original glamour, to a modernist 21st century home, which affords both easy family living, and a sophisticated space for entertaining. Every room is filled with light, and only the finest quality materials have been used for the designer kitchen as well as the four en suite bathrooms.
guide price £1,250,000 - £1,400,000
roedean road, bn2breath taking beds: 5 | living rooms: 3 | area: 2630 sq ft | location: roedean
On one of Brighton’s most exclusive roads and with breath taking sea views from all floors, this elegant house has been beautifully designed to create a sophisticated yet comfortable family home of an exceptional quality. With a luxurious ground floor for stylish entertaining, sun terraces on each level and stunning landscaped gardens, this house also has an up to the minute security system, two garages and a hard-standing for several cars.
oieo £1,250,000
maldon road, bn1designer penthouse beds: 3 | living rooms: 1 | area: 1516 sq ft | location: withdean
This stunning, three bedroom penthouse was a brand new edition to this modernised building, in 2014. The current owner has spared no expense in creating a luxurious and contemporary space, and it is clear they have a refined eye for colour and style. Light floods in from every angle; through three sets of French windows, and two tremendous skylights in the central, double height stairwell. With under floor heating throughout, clever design elements, generous room proportions, and practical furniture solutions, this apartment really is exceptional, and being so close to Preston Park Station, would be perfect for commuters and professional sharers.
£550,00
hove officecall: simon lemcke01273 22 11 02
kemp town officecall: david vaughan01273 683 111
preston park officecall: jason brand01273 504 441
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BEAUTIFUL homes
courtenay tye bn3
simon lemckeget to know the man at helm of our hove sales office
book a valuationfind out the value of your property with a free valuation
hove: 01273 22 11 02kemp town: 01273 683 111preston park: 01273 504 441
It is no surprise that this unique building, probably constructed in the 1840’s and definitely designed to impress, is now listed. Lived in by Hollywood star Elizabeth Allen, this beautiful house hosted parties for the Hollywood elite, and before that, the house was lived in by naval surgeon turned director of cinematography in World War I, Dr Edmund Distin Maddick, whose visitors would no doubt have included his good friends Edward VII, George V, and Edward VIII. In a terrace probably named after the Earls of Devon, the house was updated, possibly by Dr Maddick who also perhaps named the house, as “Tye” is a naval tem for the chain or rope passed through a mast to hoist or lower the yard.
Originally designed with gardens leading to a private stretch of beach, the land was subject to a compulsory purchase order in 1908 when the attractive wall and gate at the end of the still considerable garden were built ensuring privacy, and this house remains one of only a few in the whole city to have a large private south facing garden opening onto the pedestrian Esplanade.
Within one of the most exclusive terraces in Hove, this exceptional five bedroom mansion has fabulous, uninterrupted sea views, off-street parking and is a very rare find indeed.
register your interest | call 01273 22 11 02
beds: 5 | living rooms: 2 | area: 4746 sq ft | location: hove seafront
price £3,500,000
hollywood glamour
upper drive, bn3exceptional entertaining beds: 6 | living rooms: 3 | area: 3753 sq ft | location: hove
A flowing open plan layout, crisp white walls and an abundance of south facing glazing are just some of the key features which make this striking six bedroom home outstanding. It is detached and has recently undergone a complete transformation from its 1930s original glamour, to a modernist 21st century home, which affords both easy family living, and a sophisticated space for entertaining. Every room is filled with light, and only the finest quality materials have been used for the designer kitchen as well as the four en suite bathrooms.
guide price £1,250,000 - £1,400,000
roedean road, bn2breath taking beds: 5 | living rooms: 3 | area: 2630 sq ft | location: roedean
On one of Brighton’s most exclusive roads and with breath taking sea views from all floors, this elegant house has been beautifully designed to create a sophisticated yet comfortable family home of an exceptional quality. With a luxurious ground floor for stylish entertaining, sun terraces on each level and stunning landscaped gardens, this house also has an up to the minute security system, two garages and a hard-standing for several cars.
oieo £1,250,000
maldon road, bn1designer penthouse beds: 3 | living rooms: 1 | area: 1516 sq ft | location: withdean
This stunning, three bedroom penthouse was a brand new edition to this modernised building, in 2014. The current owner has spared no expense in creating a luxurious and contemporary space, and it is clear they have a refined eye for colour and style. Light floods in from every angle; through three sets of French windows, and two tremendous skylights in the central, double height stairwell. With under floor heating throughout, clever design elements, generous room proportions, and practical furniture solutions, this apartment really is exceptional, and being so close to Preston Park Station, would be perfect for commuters and professional sharers.
£550,00
hove officecall: simon lemcke01273 22 11 02
kemp town officecall: david vaughan01273 683 111
preston park officecall: jason brand01273 504 441
In an age which, six years ago, industry
trend-spotters widely believed would
be post-print, magazines are not only
surviving—they are thriving. They have shown
themselves to be flexible, adaptable, and
robust. The creativity of publishers in creating
multi-media platforms and leveraging them as
a driver to print is a testament to that.
Men’s magazine ShortList has the highest
combined print and digital circulation of any
men's magazine in the UK and Ireland at
505,562, according to recent figures from the
Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Interestingly, the top two spots in the ABC's
table measuring the combined print and
digital circulations of magazines, which covers
the second half of 2015, were taken by free
publications.
This freemium market and the boutique
market for high-end niche publications which
may be monthly, quarterly, biannual or annual
is a growing area for print and proving quietly
and beautifully that print is very much alive
and relevant.
The paid-for magazines sector has certainly
faced a challenging time over the last decade
- as have local and daily newspapers - with
many becoming free or ending print publication
completely (The Independent). However, in
other sectors print is quietly growing. For
example, women's monthly titles have shown
a steady six per cent growth in their printed
products in the past year. Of course, digital
offerings have acquired themselves a foothold
in the industry and the popularity of digital
media is unquestionable; but it is projected
that 2.5bn will be spent this year on just print
advertising in the UK alone, and last year
the majority of people still read the news in
printed papers.
There is such a great need for brands to
communicate with their markets on many
levels, whenever and wherever they can that
simply visiting a website, sending an email
or building up a social media presence is not
enough.
The most successful of the recent magazine
launches in the past decade have been in the
high-end niche market and, generally, lifestyle-
focussed. Digital has certainly informed a new
emphasis on design and style, with quality, not
quantity, as the keyword.
“Print is still a top-of-funnel medium,” says
Andy Blau, senior vice president of finance
and advertising at New York-based magazine
publisher Time Inc. “It’s really for establishing
brand worthiness in the marketplace, for
“A company with their own publication is
immediately recognised as the market leader - a
significant player…”
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BEYOND DIGITAL Many leading companies are now investing in their own luxury periodical publications, to help them gain an advantage over their competitors. PORTFOLIO Publications is helping some of these boutique businesses achieve new levels of exposure and success
PROMOTIONAL feature
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establishing the value of the brand, for
communicating very broadly, with broad
reach, to the right target audience. It’s really
pure brand advertising. And digital tries to
do some of that, but it’s still much more of a
direct response. People still measure digital
with click-throughs and conversion rates, and
you can’t necessarily maintain marketing of a
brand through digital alone. Print advertising
is a very efficient way of establishing a brand
identity and for communicating that to the
target market.”
To illustrate this, the Economist recently
launched bi-monthly lifestyle magazine 1843
covering culture, technology, style and design,
food and drink, travel, and body and mind.
It is against this backdrop that Your
PORTFOLIO has been created with estate
agents, solicitors and other professional
companies in mind. Many leading companies
wishing to expand their brand awareness
and reach are now looking to create luxury
magazines of their own. PORTFOLIO
Publications can help to provide unique and
relevant editorial content, using quality design
skills, combined with clients’ own material
and advertising copy, to easily produce a
bespoke publication which can be used in a
variety of ways. A company with their own
publication is immediately recognised as
the market leader - a significant player by
customers and competitors - putting them at
a huge advantage to gain more, higher-quality
business. Managing Director Lynne Edwards
says “We have the expertise to provide the
customer care and unique packages that
can deliver a monthly, quarterly or annual
publication, and digital presence that meets
a company’s individual needs.” PORTFOLIO
Publications already produce luxury
periodical magazines for businesses, so why
not let us discuss the potential business this
could offer you?
Let’s discuss any ideas that you may have to
help your business reach another level.
Call Lynne Edwards 07931 537588 or email
“you can’t necessarily maintain marketing of a brand through digital
alone”
HELPING YOUR COMPANY BE SEEN AS
THE MARKET LEADER
How it works and what we can offer:
• Experienced magazine team
available to deliver the product
you envisage
• Relevant, topical editorial content
can be supplied for you
• Bespoke design service, offering
you a unique publication
• Celebrity and other interviews
and well-researched features
included
• Advice on generating advertising
revenue to offset costs
• Access to the best possible print
costs
• Delivered to you for you to
maximise your marketing
opportunities
• Digital magazine version for
adding to your newsletter and
online marketing activities
• Low-cost monthly, quarterly,
bi-annual or annual magazines of
all sizes
• Include your company news, staff
changes, achievements, awards,
charity donations etc.
• Help shape the way business is
done in the future
• Ensure maximum benefit and
exposure by using your marketing
budget wisely, to best effect
108 Old London Road, Brighton. Tel: 01273 565566www.spencerandleigh.co.uk
Mill House is a stunning home sympathetically restored dating back to the 1650's with four spacious bedrooms and a newly constructed self contained studio apartment and double garage. Mill House forms part of the renowned select Ballards Mill gated development situated in Patcham Old Village. The new interior has only recently been completed and is a fusion of character and modern living. Internal viewing is considered essential to fully appreciate all that this unique home has to offer which is exclusive to Spencer & Leigh.
MILL HOUSE, BALLARDS MILL CLOSE, PATCHAM VILLAGE. £1,250,000
• Spectacular four bedroom detached home
• Self contained studio flat
• Sympathetically modernised & improved
• Three reception rooms
• New fitted kitchen
• Two new bathrooms
• Separate utility room
• Private gated development
• Double garage
• Parking for several cars
TALK money
How much life cover do you need? It’s
a subject most of us don’t like to think
about. What if we died? What if we weren’t
around? How would this affect our families
and loved ones? Not only would people be
impacted emotionally, but how would they
cope financially? Of course, it wouldn’t be the
first thing on their minds, but leaving your
family secure in their home and with no work
pressure would certainly help, whatever
anyone says! It is quite rare that people have
the right amount of cover to achieve this.
So, what is the right level of cover? Firstly,
think about having enough cover to pay any
outstanding debts, such as mortgages, credit
cards and loans. A simple life policy can cover
this, and it is often surprisingly affordable.
Then, you could think about the outgoings
that need to be covered: utility bills, food,
running a car and possible childcare costs.
Literally take yourself and your income out of
the equation and see what would need to be
paid. A calculation often used is 10 times the
annual amount, but if you have a large family
to support or young children, this could be
increased to 15 or 20 times.
How do the plans work? The plans pay out
a lump sum in the event of your death during
an agreed term. The most simple type of
policy is Term Assurance, which gives you a
level amount of cover for a number of years.
You decide the cover level and term when the
plan starts. You can cover just yourself or
take the policy in joint names to cover both
yourself and your partner. Another version
is Decreasing Term or Mortgage Protection
Assurance, which is less costly as the cover
level reduces during the term in line with
what you owe on your mortgage. There
are other types of policies which are more
flexible and can be arranged to suit your
circumstances and needs, for example, to
cover an inheritance tax bill.
How much does it cost? The cost of the cover
depends on many factors, but mainly your age
and your health. Nowadays there is no gender
difference; EU regulations mean that men and
women pay the same rates. The older you are,
the higher the premiums are likely to be as the
risk to the life company potentially increases.
Also, if you have had health issues, these
may adversely affect the cost. Affordability
is always a factor when working out the level
of cover. It is wise to get quotes for varying
amounts and terms to see what suits best. An
element of compromise can normally be built
into any planning involved.
You may be thinking, “that all sounds good,
but it’s a bit of a minefield.” However, please
feel free to call me! I offer a free initial
consultation and would be very happy to
assist. Please call me, Claire Cook, on
01273 224667.
Talk Money is a trading style Aspect 8, a member
of Best Practice IFA Group Ltd which is authorised
and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The value of investments can fall as well as rise
and you may not get back the amount invested.
COVER YOURSELFHow much life cover do you need? Claire Cook from Independent Financial Advisors Talk Money explains how to decide
“There are other types of policies which are more flexible and can
be arranged to suit your circumstances and needs”
PORTFOLIO 39See more from Talk Money at www.portfoliopublications.co.uk
Hove Office: 01273 773399www.elliottsestateagents.co.uk
Hangleton Office: 01273 322766www.elliottsestateagents.co.uk
• Impressive entrance hall • Walking distance central Hove • Four double bedrooms • Contemporary family bathroom • Separate shower room • Lawned and patio rear garden • Sought after Hove Park District • Wide frontage, private driveway • Two separate garages • Three reception rooms • Separate study • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room • Ground floor cloakroom
• Extended detached family home of quality
• 2 floors of accommodation • 3 double bedrooms• 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) • Stunning open plan kitchen/
living arrangement • Bifold doors from kitchen to
garden • Separate utility room • Off street parking to the front • 50' rear garden with games room• Quiet location
RIGDEN ROAD, HOVE
Substantial double fronted semi-detached family home in the heart of Hove Park. Three separate reception rooms, good sized kitchen/ breakfast room, study, utility room and ground floor cloakroom. Four double bedrooms, a contemporary family bathroom and separate shower room. Outside the house has a wide frontage with attractive lawned garden and with driveway providing off street parking for up to 3 cars, which in turn leads to two garages. To the rear there is an attractive lawned and patio garden with established planting.
£895,000 FREEHOLD
DALE VIEW, HOVE
This very good sized detached family home has been celeverly re-designed and extended. Originally a single storey construction, the house is now a very sizeable and generous two storey family home. Three double bedrooms, an en-suite shower room, a separate family bathroom, a reception hallway, a sensational south facing open plan living space/dining arrangement and kitchen and an entirely separate utility room. Outside there is off street parking to and a 50' south facing rear garden with a useful out building/games room.
GUIDE PRICE £525,000 FREEHOLD
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LUXE RESIDENCELuxury, ultra-contemporary detached residence, designed and
constructed for its current and only owner, making full use
of natural light and located in a little-known and tucked away
location at the end of a long private driveway with gated entrance.
Considerable time and effort has been spent to utilise the space
available and to create a contemporary yet functional home, which will
appeal to discerning prospective purchasers looking for individuality
and privacy.
On the lower (ground floor) level there are four separate bedroom
suites, divided into two main sections, whilst the fabulous reception
hallway, with feature staircase, surrounded by glass balustrades
above, provides a quite stunning entrance and first impression.
At first-floor level there is an enormous living area which is zoned
to make each area individual, making full use of the natural light to
a stunning effect. A quality kitchen is incorporated, a separate utility
room with separate study off. Features include integrated Air/heat
automation throughout, Control 4 Home Automation, including Lutron
lighting control, Heatmiser wet underfloor heating and eight-zoned,
built-in audio system.
To the front is parking for numerous cars and access to an integral
double garage. To the rear there is plenty of space to relax, including
water-featured terracing and patio sections, hot tub and additional
garden room or home gym.
Shirley Drive, Hove, BN3 6NQ
Guide Price: £1,800,000Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4Extras: Fabulous open-plan living
area; Four separate bedroom suites; Parking for numerous cars; Overall
floor area c3078 sq ftBest Bits: Double garage &
summerhouse; Ultra-contemporary, individually designed; Hide-away
location with gated entrance
Elliotts Estate Agents2 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FL
01723 773399 www.elliottsestateagents.co.uk
LEGAL matters
Howlett Clarke are proud to announce that
May 31st saw the Brighton office move
to 96 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UJ,
just a short walk away from the previous Ship
Street office. The building has been recently
renovated and the move brings a fresher, more
modern feel to the practice.
With an open-plan office scaling over four
floors, there is much more space for clients and
the staff, which will allow the firm to expand
into new areas of law. Our old office on Ship
Street served the firm well over the past 243
years. In fact, the practice had been in the same
building since establishment in 1773.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOWLETT CLARKE:
Not only is Howlett Clarke the oldest law firm
in Brighton, but we are the only ones who can
actually be traced back to the 18th century.
William Attree is the known founder of Howlett
Clarke. Back in 1773 he purchased 8 & 9 Ship
Street and used one site for the office and the
other for his personal home. Work boomed for
William in the 1800s; as he was one of the only
solicitors in the town, he soon acquired many
loyal clients. William Attree was instructed
multiple times by the Prince of Wales to expand
his home (the Royal Pavilion) after the Prince
was sworn in as Prince Regent. A portrait of the
Prince, donated by him to the firm, still hangs in
the office today.
Following William’s death, one of his sons,
Thomas Attree, became more involved with the
firm, and his partners were James Howlett and
Somers Clarke. The firm became known as
Attree & Clarke. Following Thomas’s death in
1863, the firm became more commonly known
as Clarke & Howlett.
Fast forward 130 years or so, to when I first
approached the firm for work experience: little
did I know that I would be fortunate enough
to be one of the first to undertake the firm’s
training contract before qualifying as a solicitor
in 2002. Now in the role of managing partner of
the company, continuing on the hard work of my
predecessors is of upmost importance.
The firm celebrated the move by hosting an
open evening to welcome people to the new
offices, followed by entertainment, drinks and
networking at The Dome, Brighton.
The firm is staying ahead of the times by
constantly recognising trends and gaps in
the market, enabling us to build upon our
successful reputation. Whilst offering a wide
variety of services for both businesses and
individuals alike, the introduction of fixed-fee
pricing for most of our services has enabled our
clients to be fully aware of their costs and we’ve
removed the pricing ambiguity found among
most firms’ services.
Jackie Gillespie is Managing Partner at
QualitySolicitors Howlett Clarke
Our new address is:
QualitySolicitors Howlett Clarke
96 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UJ
01273 3718 512
www.qualitysolicitors.com/howlettclarke
The telephone number, fax and DX will remain
the same. From everyone here at the firm, we
look forward to greeting you in the new office.
More information on the firm and the services
we offer can be found at our website:
www.howlettclarke.co.uk
ON THE MOVEJackie Gillespie, Managing Partner at QualitySolicitors Howlett Clarke, announces that the company have moved offices, after 243 years
“The firm is staying ahead of the times by constantly
recognising trends and gaps in the market, enabling us
to build upon our successful reputation”
See more from Howlett Clarke at www.portfoliopublications.co.uk PORTFOLIO 43
LANSDOWNE PLACE, HOVE: OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £275K, SHARE OF FREEHOLD.
SALES & LETTINGS 01273 323000 30C WESTERN ROAD, HOVE BN3 1AF
brices sales & lettings
A FANTASTICALLY UNIQUE and SPACIOUS GROUND and FIRST FLOOR MAISONETTE (REAR) in a CONVERTED GRADE
II LISTED PERIOD BUILIDNG just off HOVE SEAFRONT. The accommodation benefits from entrance hall, BRIGHT LOUNGE
leading to 23'4 x 8'3 PATIO, FITTED KITCHEN with SPACE TO DINE, FEATURE SPIRAL STAIRCASE, DOUBLE BEDROOM
with doors LEADING to PRIVATE ROOF TERRACE, BATHROOM with EXTENSIVE STORAGE and FEATURE PART MOSAIC
TILED CURVED WALL, GCH. MUST BE SEEN!
NEW
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ROOFTOP DININGA sympathetically and stylishly refurbished
three-storey, Grade II-listed maisonette
retaining a wealth of period features and
charm, located in this highly sought-after street
between Western Road and the seafront. The
accommodation comprises double-aspect lounge
and dining room, balcony, south-aspect kitchen/
breakfast room, lovely west-aspect roof terrace,
three double bedrooms, family bathroom with
period suite, further bathroom, utility room, attic,
period features including feature fireplaces,
oblique views to the sea and gas-fired heating.
Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AQ
Guide Price: £1,000,000Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Extras: Beautiful and stylishly refurbished; Retaining a wealth of period detailsBest Bits: Full-width balcony; Three double bedrooms; West-aspect roof terrace
Brices Sales & Lettings30c Western Road, Hove, BN3 1AF01273 323000www.brices.co.uk
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BEAUTIFUL homes
SUPER PENTHOUSEA truly stunning penthouse apartment offering amazing views towards Hove Park.
Fantastic open-plan living, with a stunning lounge/dining room & sliding doors
leading out onto a large private roof terrace. (Also accessed via the communal
hallway.) The kitchen is by Paula Rosa, both stylish & modern, with dishwasher, washing
machine & integrated fridge/freezer, granite worktop, lovely breakfast seating area with
full-height window with stunning views, large opening through to the lounge area, which
creates an abundance of light as well as being sociable for entertaining. The master
bedroom is fitted with three sets of wardrobes, en-suite shower room and door to the
second roof terrace, which is adjoined to the second bedroom, also fitted with lovely
wardrobes. The third bedroom is currently used as a home office, with fitted bookcases
& wardrobes to two walls. Opposite the third bedroom is a large family bathroom. The
apartment benefits from having two good-sized storage cupboards in the hallway, one
housing Worcester Bosch boiler with an 8-year guarantee. Engineered wood flooring
throughout the main living areas and hallway. There is also a loft which covers the full floor
space of the apartment, plus two underground secure parking spaces with direct lift access
to the second floor.Orchard House, Park View Road, Hove, BN3 7AW
Price: £699,950Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2 (1 en-suite)Extras: Second floor penthouse apartment; Two amazing terraces; Two underground secure parking spacesBest Bits: Stunning surroundings; Lift from parking level; Amazing open-plan living
Goldin Lemcke 160-162 Church Road Hove, BN3 2DL01273 777123 www.goldinlemcke.com
FIND US160-162 Church RoadHove East SussexBN3 2DL
01273 777123goldinlemcke.com
selling homesIn Brighton
& Hovesince 2002
• 4 bedrooms• Original period features• Good size rear garden
• 4 Bedrooms• 2 ensuites• Garage + Off-Road Parking
A truly stunning house that has been refurbished to an extremely high standard, with impressive original period features throughout. A new kitchen/breakfast room extension to the rear of the property.
This beautiful house is set back in its own private gardens and offers an enormous amount of privacy and seclusion. The house itself has been recently modernised to a high standard.
Addison Road, Hove
Hove Park Gardens, Hove
£985,000
£925,000
01273 28 66 66CLYDE CORNER, PRESTON CIRCUS, BRIGHTON
The Beeches Montacute Road Lewes BN7£750,000 Freehold
Fantastic seven double bedroom home to the west of the historic Sussex town of Lewes. This lovely red brick home is at the end of an attractive cul-de-sac. Well-positioned back from the road with a large
front garden, the house has a double garage and further off street parking for two cars. The house is beautifully designed and being only five years old has all the advantages of a modern, practical family home in a superb location close to the South Downs and
walking distance from Lewes.
View Next Generation Virtual Tours at www.knightandknoxley.com
THE NEXT GENERATION OF ESTATE AGENCY KNOWLEDGE & KNOWHOW
01273 28 66 66CLYDE CORNER, PRESTON CIRCUS, BRIGHTON
Beaconsfield Villas Brighton BN1£895,000 Freehold
Constructed in 1888 a magnificent and substantial period home. This exceptional property has recently undergone a sympathetic and
extensive program of restoration with exquisite attention to detail throughout. This impressive house benefits from spacious principal rooms flooded with natural daylight and extensive living space of
approximately 1860 sqft over four levels, comprising five bedrooms, two bathrooms, cloaks/w.c, stunning kitchen/dining room, 35ft dual
aspect reception and landscaped gardens.
View Next Generation Virtual Tours at www.knightandknoxley.com
THE NEXT GENERATION OF ESTATE AGENCY KNOWLEDGE & KNOWHOW
GOLF
Brighton’s Dyke Golf Club is proudly
hosting its first Carnival of Golf Week,
in August, with a range of team events,
culminating in a Pro-Am and Men’s Team
Open. The Pro-Am on Friday 5th August gives
teams an opportunity to be paired up with a
professional golfer, so whether you want to
have a fun day out with friends or maximise the
opportunity to entertain clients, it’s a great way
to play golf in a relaxed and fun environment
and to see just how it should be done!
A range of sponsorship opportunities is
available during the week for companies who’d
like to promote their business to like-minded
golfers. Harveys, the oldest independent
brewery in Sussex, has recently announced its
sponsorship of the week, so they’ll be sure to
prevent anyone getting thirsty, and will provide
a chance to sample their great beer during the
golf!
The Men’s Team Open on Saturday, 6th August
- at only £25/person, including bacon roll, lunch
and prizes - is sure to be very popular, and with
entry limited to just 25 teams, you should get
your entry in quickly to avoid disappointment.
Club Captain David Fitzpatrick says, “The Dyke
is one of the finest downland courses in the
South, and, at 650 feet above sea level, we’ve
got amazing views across Brighton and the
South Downs. In August our fast downland
greens and some summer sea breezes will
be sure to make this a memorable week for
everybody. We look forward to welcoming first-
time and returning golfers to our wonderful
course during Carnival Week.”
Download entry forms at: www.dykegolf.com/
visitors/opens or, if you’d like to know more
about sponsorship opportunities, please call
Martin Yeates on 01273 857296.
SCHEDULE:
Monday 1st August
Seniors Team Open £25pp
18-Hole Team
Stableford Competition.
Teams of 4, 2 scores to count per hole. Any
combination of members and guests.
Tuesday 2nd August
Junior Open £17.50pp
18-Hole Strokeplay Competition. Open to
Boys and Girls under 18 on 1st January 2016.
Wednesday 3rd August
Mixed Open £65 per pair
18-Hole 4-Ball Betterball, Stableford.
Thursday 4th August
Ladies Open - £36pp
18-Hole 4-Ball Betterball, Stableford.
Friday 5th August
Pro-Am £75pp includes coffee & bacon roll,
buffet lunch and prizes. We will provide
teams with a Pro if they wish.
18-Hole Team Strokeplay. Teams of 3
Amateurs and 1 Pro - best 2 scores to count.
1st – 5th Team Prizes and Pro Medal (PGA
South Region). 9am Shotgun.
Saturday 6th August
Men’s Team Open £25pp
18-Hole Team Stableford Competition.
Teams of 4.
CARNIVAL OF GOLFThe Dyke Golf Club cannot guarantee that you will play like a professional during their week-long Carnival of Golf, but they will ensure your team will have fun, and get the opportunity to play with a pro at the Pro-Am event...
“A range of sponsorship opportunities is available
during the week for companies who’d like to promote their business to like-minded golfers”
Dyke Golf Club Founded 1906
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GRAND PROPORTIONSConstructed in 1886, by John George Blaker, a magnificent double
fronted, triple aspect, semi-detached home. This exceptional
property is set back on an elevated plot bordering Waldegrave
Road and Stanford Avenue with commanding views over beautiful
south-west facing gardens.
Offered to the market for the first time in over 30 years this unique
family home is graced with period features, and is beautifully finished
in an elegant contemporary style. The house occupies the widest
plot on the street and thanks to the favourable aspect is flooded with
natural daylight.
Extensive living space includes grand reception rooms with high
ceilings, fireplaces and bay windows. Beautiful custom-built kitchen
and a dining room with double volume glass atrium and lounge area.
Victorian conservatory with stained glass opening to the garden.
Mahogany turning staircase to upper floors, with five very fine
bedrooms including a master bedroom suite, with en-suite bathroom.
Wonderful 100ft gardens, west facing patio area which is perfect for
late summer evenings, large south facing lawned garden. Two garages.
View Next Generation Virtual Tours at www.knightandknoxley.com
Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1 6GA
Price: £1,400,000Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 2Extras: Two garages; west facing conservatory, utility room, roof terrace with superb views Best Bits: Highly sought after location, triple aspect south/west facing, Private 100ft gardens, packed with period features
Knight & KnoxleyClyde Corner, 2 Clyde Road,Preston Circus, Brighton BN1 4NP 01273 286666 www.knightandknoxley.com
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BEAUTIFUL homes
Terraced period property on 3 floors, favoured Kemp Town. 3 Bedrooms, bathroom, through lounge/dining room.Kitchen, cloakroom, patio, G.C.H. Some updating required. Sole Agents.
Stunning newly built 4 story Townhouse in Courtyard development at Kemp Town. 3/4 Bedrooms, 3 bath, lounge with south facing terrace. 30’ x 15’ Kitchen/dining room with integrated appliances. G.C.H. with contemporary radiators. Garage. 10 Year new home warranty.
Park Street, Brighton £440,000 Freehold
Factory Mews, Arundel Place, Brighton £825,000 Leasehold
Graves Son & Pilcher, 51 Old Steyne, Brighton, BN1 1HU01273 321123 | www.gravessonandpilcher.co.uk
PEOPLE
Chris HughtonManager Brighton & Hove Albion
Well done Chris and the team. Keep the dream alive.
Photo credit: BHAFC/Paul Hazlewood
Brighton & Hove City OfficeResidential Sales & Lettings3-6 North Road, BrightonEast Sussex BN1 1YASales 01273 688881Lettings 01273 688884E [email protected]
Residential Estate & Letting Agents • Land & New HomesLewes Town & CountryResidential Sales & Lettings14a High StreetLewesEast Sussex BN7 2LNT 01273 487444E [email protected]
London Office40 St James’s PlaceLondonSW1A 1NS
T 020 78390888E [email protected]
oakleyproperty.com
Central Brighton £449,950
Hove Park £595,000
Central Brighton £725,000
Westdene £650,000
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An attractive two double bedroom, North Laine, mid-terraced home having been refurbished with new bathroom, new kitchen with integrated appliances and stripped polished floor boards, west facing patio garden.
A fantastically located three bedroom penthouse apartment with parking and a good sized roof terrace offering panoramic westerly views across Hove, sea views and Hove Park. The property benefits from a 10 year NHBC new build warranty and new 125 year lease.
An impressive Historic Lanes three storey grade II listed house. Well presented throughout, offering versatile accommodation and benefitting from period features and potential for a garage. (STNC)
A substantial family home situated in an elevated position overlooking Withdean. The property benefits from a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, an integral garage, garden to three sides with mature planting and off road parking.
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THE LIGHTHOUSELighthouse Point is an attractive detached individually designed home with stunning
panoramic views to the English Chanel and the South Downs National Park from a raised
position. The property offers versatile accommodation having four bedrooms on the
ground floor along with a generous sitting room offering access to the southerly sun terrace
and extensive grounds. An attractive sweeping spiral staircase in the turret leads to the light
and spacious open plan living accommodation with stunning triple aspect and access to a
spectacular sun deck with open coastal views over the private sweeping gardens. The master
suite has a dual aspect view and has access through its own doors to the southerly sun deck.
The property has a detached double garage and studio block comprising double garage, utility
room and a studio work space with its own toilet facilities and access to the rear gardens. The Highway, Peacehaven, BN10 8XL
Price: £999,950Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 3Extras: Generously proportioned accommodation; Double Garage and Studio block with toilet facilities and garden access; Unique turret with spiral staircase; Ample parking for several vehiclesBest Bits: Splendid views of the Coast and South Downs National Park; Ability to split ground floor to create one-bedroom annexe; Light & spacious open-plan living area with access to sun deck
Oakley Property3 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YA 01273 688881www.oakleyproperty.com
UNI UE
01273 622664
THE SMARTER
WAY TO
SELL CALL FOR
A FREE VALUATION
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Estate Agents
It’s reassuring to have an experienced, knowledgeable estate agent on your side. From the moment we list your property until the day you pick
up the keys to your new home, we’ll make sure you have our full support.
“Head and shoulders above other high street agents.”
Heather (seller)
SALES DIRECTORJAMES BEALE MNAEA
UNI UE
01273 622664
THE SMARTER
WAY TO
SELL CALL FOR
A FREE VALUATION
www.qsalesandlettings.co.uk [email protected]
Estate Agents
It’s reassuring to have an experienced, knowledgeable estate agent on your side. From the moment we list your property until the day you pick
up the keys to your new home, we’ll make sure you have our full support.
“Head and shoulders above other high street agents.”
Heather (seller)
SALES DIRECTORJAMES BEALE MNAEA
from pads to maisonettes you’ll soon be planning madly with property moves...
Varndean Drive, Brighton £1,350 pcm
Two bedroom flat with allocated parking space
Vernon Terrace, Brighton £1,295 pcm
Two bedroom flat with large garden
Kingsway, Hove £1,395 pcm inc Heating & Hot Water
Newly refurbished flat with direct sea views
Tamworth Road, Hove £1,550 pcm
Three bedroom family home in Poets corner.
Sillwood Place, Brighton £825 pcm
Modern one bedroom flat in central Brighton
First Avenue, Hove £795 pcm
One bedroom flat in sought after location
Lansdowne Street, Hove £1,150 pcm
Good size two bedroom maisonette
Denmark Villas, Hove £1,250 pcm
Spacious newly refurbished two bedroom flat
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BEAUTIFUL homes
from pads to maisonettes you’ll soon be planning madly with property moves...
Varndean Drive, Brighton £1,350 pcm
Two bedroom flat with allocated parking space
Vernon Terrace, Brighton £1,295 pcm
Two bedroom flat with large garden
Kingsway, Hove £1,395 pcm inc Heating & Hot Water
Newly refurbished flat with direct sea views
Tamworth Road, Hove £1,550 pcm
Three bedroom family home in Poets corner.
Sillwood Place, Brighton £825 pcm
Modern one bedroom flat in central Brighton
First Avenue, Hove £795 pcm
One bedroom flat in sought after location
Lansdowne Street, Hove £1,150 pcm
Good size two bedroom maisonette
Denmark Villas, Hove £1,250 pcm
Spacious newly refurbished two bedroom flat
Is your spare room somewhere which is
unused most of the time and subsequently
becomes a dumping ground for the various
items that you never found a place for?
Making the most of your spare room
won’t just benefit you personally, it can also
potentially increase the value of your property.
If you’re selling your home it can be useful to
dress a room for a purpose, even if you hadn’t
used it for that purpose yourself. If someone
can see the potential in a room, it will make it
easier for them to picture themselves living in
your property, increasing your chance of selling
it. Whatever its size, there are any number of
ways that you can transform your spare room.
Here are just a few:
AS A HOME OFFICE
With more and more people working from
home and being given more opportunities for
flexible working, home offices are becoming
very popular. These days the working day
doesn’t always end at 5pm, which means that
people need somewhere at home to sit quietly
and concentrate. This is a perfect solution when
the room is slightly too small to be used as a
bedroom.
If the space allows, the office doesn’t have to
take over the whole room; it can be incorporated
into the corner of a larger bedroom. If you are
looking for young professionals as a market
for your property, it’s important to let potential
buyers see the opportunities available.
TIP: You can also use your awkward under-
stairs space to create an office.
AS A GYM
Not necessarily a full-sized commercial gym,
but try making enough room for a few dumbbells
and an exercise bike, or at least enough space
to accommodate your yoga mat, and this will
show how the room could be used. A simple
storage unit with mirrored doors enables the
room to look bigger whilst also being useful
when training and to store items out of site.
If your spare room is on the smaller size, you
could simply add a few weights and a bar or
foldable cardio machine. If you’re not a fitness
fanatic, there are plenty of other possibilities.
FOR A LODGER
If the room is big enough, and you feel that
you’re ready to become a landlord/landlady, you
could always consider renting it out to a lodger.
The obvious benefit is the fact that you can
earn some extra income by taking on a lodger.
It’s worth recognising that renting out your
spare room is something that needs careful
consideration, not just for yourself but anyone
else that might be affected. There will need to
be basic ground rules and a tenancy agreement
put in place. The income you generate may also
be tax-free, but you may need to advise your
mortgage provider.
AS STORAGE
Some people will be using their spare room for
storage, but whether the space is being used as
effectively as it could may be debatable. If you
want to sell your property, it’s clearly important
to keep it as clear as possible to show just how
the room could be used. Maybe invest in some
cheap storage for a few of the things that are
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SPARE ROOMIf you are lucky enough to have spare room, make sure it is being used to its best advantage
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HOME tips
“Making the most of your spare room won’t just benefit
you personally, it can also potentially increase the value
of your property”
usually in the room, but move the rest
to somewhere else during viewings, or
take the opportunity for a spring clean/
de-clutter. There’s also a way that you can
make money from your spare room as an
alternative to renting it out to a lodger. You
can also rent it out as storage space. There
are many different sites that you can sign
up to, allowing you to find people who want
to store items and where they are located.
The sites also allow you to chat or meet
before you agree to anything.
AS A HOBBY/GAMES ROOM OR DEN
If there’s no practical need for a room,
then you can embrace your inner child and
use it as a games room or a den. A place
where you can go to relax and let your hair
down when you need to. What goes into
this room will be dependent on your own
interests and the size of the room. Smaller
rooms could have a TV on the wall, a sound
system and a comfy chair, while larger
rooms might be able to accommodate a
table tennis or pool table. Even if you don’t
currently have a family of your own, if your
property would be perfect for new parents
it gives them an opportunity to see the
potential for the room being adapted into a
play room or nursery.
A BEDROOM FOR GUESTS
And finally, there is nothing wrong with the
obvious: make the spare room into a guest
room. It allows extra space for when you
have friends and family to stay or if you’re
intending to expand your family further down
the line. With bedroom furniture available in
any number of different sizes and shapes, it
doesn’t matter how big your room is, it can
still look impressive. As an occasional bed,
a bright futon will take up less space and will
also provide more flexible space. The most
obvious benefit is the potential to increase
the value of your property.
There are so many different things you can
do with a spare room, but ultimately it’s up
to you. The one thing you should keep in
mind, is making the most of it, and if you
are selling your property, don’t show it to
prospective buyers stacked full of rubbish.
It could be so much more and it could
benefit you more than you thought.
UK property
The Dream Lodge Group has unveiled
its brand-new LAGO Lodge, created
in collaboration with renowned
Italian interior design specialists LAGO. This
spectacular lodge is one of the company’s most
luxurious and the very first to be hand-crafted
in the company’s newly opened manufacturing
facility
In line with the new lodge, two brand-new
parks have also been announced, in the heart
of Suffolk and Berkshire. Both parks represent
a significant move for the company to the very
top levels of the luxury lodge marketplace and
are characterised by sweeping countryside and
very low-density lodge positioning. The LAGO
lodge is available for sale at both new parks as
well as across the company’s five other parks
in Cornwall, Devon, East Sussex, Essex and
Norfolk.
55% of the 27 units at Fornham Park in
Suffolk have already been sold and 72% of the
25 at The Sanctuary in Berkshire, highlighting
the already high levels of demand for parks and
lodges of this calibre. Formerly the prominent
estate of the Duke of Norfolk, Fornham Park
features magnificent lakes and landscaped
gardens designed by Capability Brown, born
300 years ago this August. The Sanctuary,
meanwhile, is set within 20 acres and is located
on the doorstep of several National Parks and
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including
the South Downs, Chilterns and The Cotswolds.
The newest timber-framed, three-bedroom
lodge is the combined vision of globally-
renowned LAGO designers and The Dream
Lodge Group’s Managing Director Simon Moir.
Influenced by his journeys across the Italian
Riviera, Simon has worked with the LAGO
team to style a new standard of lodge, where
design and finish are held in the highest regard.
Highlight features include a vast outdoor
decking area, a gazebo and hot-tub, as well as
integrated seating and entertainment spaces, to
facilitate the alfresco Italian lifestyle. Interiors
are spacious, light and airy, with predominantly
open-plan living areas and deluxe finishes.
Explaining the thought process behind the
creation of the new lodge, Daniele Lago, LAGO
CEO & Head of Design, comments: “We believe
that spaces should empathise with the people
who live in them. That’s why we designed this
space with The Dream Lodge Group, focusing
on three fundamental dimensions of human
existence: head, heart and courage. The head
is in the functionality of the spaces and in the
quality of the materials used. The heart is in
the warmth and tactile experience offered by
Wildwood, an old wood, full of soul. Courage is in
the innovative suspension of all of our furniture.
The atmosphere is sophisticated, timeless and
connected to the past, but looking to the future”.
Of the partnership, Dream Lodge Group’s
Simon Moir explains: ‘The LAGO design team
has captured perfectly the new level of luxury
that The Dream Lodge Group is committed
to delivering. Their interiors are elegant,
intelligent, sophisticated and refined and
complement the lodge’s overall design, which
is defined by natural wood and pale pastel
shades. To be able to partner with such a
renowned brand has been a delight for the
team and means we have already experienced
remarkably strong pre-sales.’
Those looking to balance their investment
with rental gain can opt for one of a selection of
investment packages which deliver guaranteed
payments, either monthly or at the end of the
three-year investment term, at a rate of 8%.
With all of these options, owners can still use
their lodge for up to four weeks of every year
or add their free weeks to the rental pool
to increase the rate of return. Dream Lodge
purchases incur zero stamp duty, start-up
costs or solicitor fees, making them a viable
investment model for families, individuals and
retirees alike.
The entire range of Dream Lodge Group
properties is delivered fully furnished and built
with superior-quality materials and techniques,
and with one, two or three bedrooms. Bespoke
extras can be added upon request, including
hot tubs, decking areas, patio heaters and
BBQs, alongside changes to the decoration and
furnishings. Each property is fully detached and
features an average of 1,200sqft of living space.
Flexible financing options are available for
purchasers, including assistance with part
exchanges, as well as monthly payment plans
and opportunities for shared ownership.
PRICES: LAGO LODGE
Whole Ownership from £399,000
Shared ownership for ¼ share from £100,000
Shared ownership for ½ share from £200,000
Shared ownership for ¾ share from £300,000
Full ownership in a range of other styles in the
Dream Lodge Group portfolio is available from
£99,000
For more information visit
www.thedreamlodgegroup.co.uk
DREAM LODGE The Dream Lodge Group launch LAGO Lodge, plus two new luxury parks in Suffolk and Berkshire
“Highlight features include a vast outdoor decking area,
a gazebo and hot-tub, as well as integrated seating and entertainment spaces
to facilitate the alfresco lifestyle”
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Kensington Place, Brighton: £600,000 01273 777000A versatile two double bedroom (previously three), three storey house. This Grade II listed house offers charm and character and is considered to be beautifully decorated throughout.
Shirley Drive, Hove: £1,050,000 01273 777000
A delightful four bedroom detached residence. Comprising of two reception rooms, modern fitted dining kitchen, master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite, further family bathroom and large rear garden.
Kingsley Court, Brighton: £650,000 01273 777000
A stunning three bedroom seafront apartment with a large reception hall with built in storage and wood floors leading to a stunning 20 ft dual aspect reception room with stunning panoramic sea views.
Woodland Avenue, Hove: £850,000 01273 820280
A stunning family home which has undergone complete refurbishment throughout. This house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms and a beautiful rear garden.
9 Offices Covering Brighton & Hove27 Offices in Sussex38 Offices in London
Harrington Road, Brighton: £1,200,000 01273 508761
A stunning Edwardian semi-detached villa with extensive, well established south facing garden and off-road parking along this sought-after tree lined road, close to Preston Park, excellent local schools such as Varndean and Dorothy Stringer and the Preston Park railway station. Boasting some incredibly detailed, period features and beautiful stained glasswork leading into a central hallway with feature staircase and rare original ceiling lantern. The main reception room has a traditional open fireplace and oak flooring, while the dining room is ideal for entertaining as it leads through to the kitchen as well as having French doors opening to the verandah and garden beyond. There are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor, the master is at the rear and features a large balcony overlooking the rear garden. The second floor has two more bedrooms and a huge attic which is can also used as an artist studio with its impressive height and huge capacity. Viewing essential.
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Ask the expertsShould you move or improve? Our homes are at the centre of family life, but it’s very easy for a property that was perfect for our needs to quickly be outgrown. So when your home no longer suits your requirements what should you do – move or improve? In some cases it may be that the space is not being used in the most practical way, so think about how you could rework the layout of a room, or perhaps even think open-mindedly about the function of each room. Do you have a dining room you only use at Christmas while one of the bedrooms is just too small for your growing child? Perhaps the dining room could become a bedroom and solve the problem. Maybe you need a home office and your garden would offer the perfect place to build an outdoor study. However, sometimes it just comes down to there simply not being enough space or the location of your home no longer working for you in which case moving is the best way to get what you want. So how can you make your home appeal to the needs of potential buyers to ensure you get the best price when you sell?
1) First impressions countMany buyers form an opinion on your home within seconds of walking through the front door - and some may even have made up their mind as soon as they set eyes on it from outside. So spend time on the areas people will spot first, such as the driveway, flowerbeds and entrance hall. 2) Eliminate clutterClutter only serves to make your home seem smaller and less organised. Before putting it up for sale, think carefully about what needs to remain, what could be placed in storage and what you can throw away. 3) Use mirrorsIt’s easy for homes to feel claustrophobic in the winter months, when you are unable to open doors to the garden, large windows or balcony entrances. By adding mirrors to a property, you can create a perception of extra space.
4) Fix itSmall details can make a big difference. Have you got a dripping tap, a door that doesn’t close or a hole in the carpet? Getting all minor repairs out the way before your property comes on to the market will make it more desirable. 5) The right agentYour home is likely to be your most valuable asset, so put it in the hands of an agent you trust. Check the agent will advertise it on all the major portals and how else it will be marketed, as being able to reach suitable buyers is the number one priority. For advice you can trust on all aspects of buying or selling a property, please contact your local Leaders branch or visit leaders.co.uk
QA
Fiveways01273 561534
Brighton Central01273 720714
Brighton Marina01273 622007
leaders.co.uk
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Ask the expertsShould you move or improve? Our homes are at the centre of family life, but it’s very easy for a property that was perfect for our needs to quickly be outgrown. So when your home no longer suits your requirements what should you do – move or improve? In some cases it may be that the space is not being used in the most practical way, so think about how you could rework the layout of a room, or perhaps even think open-mindedly about the function of each room. Do you have a dining room you only use at Christmas while one of the bedrooms is just too small for your growing child? Perhaps the dining room could become a bedroom and solve the problem. Maybe you need a home office and your garden would offer the perfect place to build an outdoor study. However, sometimes it just comes down to there simply not being enough space or the location of your home no longer working for you in which case moving is the best way to get what you want. So how can you make your home appeal to the needs of potential buyers to ensure you get the best price when you sell?
1) First impressions countMany buyers form an opinion on your home within seconds of walking through the front door - and some may even have made up their mind as soon as they set eyes on it from outside. So spend time on the areas people will spot first, such as the driveway, flowerbeds and entrance hall. 2) Eliminate clutterClutter only serves to make your home seem smaller and less organised. Before putting it up for sale, think carefully about what needs to remain, what could be placed in storage and what you can throw away. 3) Use mirrorsIt’s easy for homes to feel claustrophobic in the winter months, when you are unable to open doors to the garden, large windows or balcony entrances. By adding mirrors to a property, you can create a perception of extra space.
4) Fix itSmall details can make a big difference. Have you got a dripping tap, a door that doesn’t close or a hole in the carpet? Getting all minor repairs out the way before your property comes on to the market will make it more desirable. 5) The right agentYour home is likely to be your most valuable asset, so put it in the hands of an agent you trust. Check the agent will advertise it on all the major portals and how else it will be marketed, as being able to reach suitable buyers is the number one priority. For advice you can trust on all aspects of buying or selling a property, please contact your local Leaders branch or visit leaders.co.uk
QA
Fiveways01273 561534
Brighton Central01273 720714
Brighton Marina01273 622007
leaders.co.uk
Hove01273 321721
North Laine01273 675571
Start with a free valuation to see how much your home could be worth now to help you decide
Not sure whether to move or improve?
orImproving?Moving?
leaders.co.uk
The Starr Trust held its annual charity
Golf Day for the fifth year running at
Singing Hills on May 18th. This popular
event, sponsored by Beales of Worthing and
Collins and Hayes, local upholsterers, saw 52
local players compete in teams of 4 on this
prestigious course. Adding to the fun this year
was the chance to win a fabulous” Kia Soul
Caribbean” from Tates of Pycombe, sponsored
by local insurance broker Bishops and Calway.
Even the weather could not ruin the day!
The event was made even more successful
by many local businesses sponsoring holes
and entering teams. The Charity was delighted
by the response “We would like to say a huge
thank you for everyone’s support. As a result
of today we raised a massive £4054! Singing
Hills Golf Course provided staff for the day, and
dinner afterwards and with their professional
manner ensured the day was a huge success.”
The annual golfing event was also a great
opportunity for local businesses to network
and enjoy a relaxing and fun day of golf whilst
helping a really good cause. All the players,
as well as enjoying the gorgeous course,
seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves and
have vowed to play again next year offering a
prayer to the weather gods!
STARR TRUST GOLF DAY
About Us The Starr Trust has one main objective - to champion young
people and help them achieve their goals. We are a family charity based in Hove in the UK who support
young people in need aged 10 –18 living in the BN postal code
region, to fulfil their potential in sports, arts and education by giving
a helping hand to achieve their goals at a time when they really
need it. We believe in a world in which young people are supported to
achieve their fullest potential; where they flourish as individuals
whilst making a positive contribution to their community and in turn
are recognised for their achievements.
Is your business looking for a charity of choice for 2016? Why not
choose the Starr Trust? We always need volunteers to help at our events or fundraise for us.
About Us The Starr Trust has one main objective - to champion young
people and help them achieve their goals. We are a family charity based in Hove in the UK who support
young people in need aged 10 –18 living in the BN postal code
region, to fulfil their potential in sports, arts and education by giving
a helping hand to achieve their goals at a time when they really
need it. We believe in a world in which young people are supported to
achieve their fullest potential; where they flourish as individuals
whilst making a positive contribution to their community and in turn
are recognised for their achievements.
Is your business looking for a charity of choice for 2016? Why not
choose the Starr Trust? We always need volunteers to help at our events or fundraise for us.
For photos and more information about the
Charity go to www.starrtrust.com
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Team Spencer & Leigh - Lynne and Duncan
Kevin Colburn, organiser with
Starr Trust of D and K Hair HoveTeam Collins & Hayes
'Win a car' prize donated by Tates Pyecombe
Team Elliotts
Winning team Cosby & Woods
LEADERS
It is no secret that Brighton and Hove is an
incredibly attractive proposition to people
looking for somewhere to live, but what
makes it a rewarding and reliable market for
investors?
Despite relatively high house prices, it is
possible to achieve a yield of more than five per
cent in Brighton and Hove - and the benefits of
letting out property in the city do not end there.
I believe there are five key advantages to
investing in property in Brighton and Hove that
few other cities in the UK can match.
1) A broad range of prospective tenants
Brighton’s diversity is there for all to see. With
such a cosmopolitan mix of people choosing
to make it their home, there is demand for all
types of home. Thousands of young people are
on the hunt for studios and one-bedroom flats,
local professionals and commuters typically
look at larger apartments, and families are
keen on larger houses away from the city
centre. Whatever type of property and location
you invest in, you can be sure Brighton has the
exact tenant to match.
2) Sky-high demand
With people from all over the UK and abroad
keen to move to Brighton, as well as a large
local population looking to find a suitable home,
it will come as no surprise to find competition
for quality properties is incredibly fierce.
We often let properties within hours of their
coming onto the market, underlining just how
determined tenants are to secure a home that
meets their needs. As a landlord, you can be
confident your property will experience only
minimal void periods.
3) Soaring house prices
According to Zoopla, house prices in Brighton
and Hove have risen by almost 28 per cent in
the last five years. While every investor can
enjoy a good return from rental income alone,
often the most rewarding aspect of investing
in the city comes in the form of capital growth.
Property in a fashionable and popular city in
the south-east will always be highly sought-
after, meaning prices typically increase and
provide you with the option of selling at a profit
in the future.
4) A fantastic location
Just an hour from London and nestled
between the South Downs and the sea,
Brighton is undoubtedly in a prime position
on the South Coast. Not only will this attract
tenants to the area - making it easier to
let your property at a great rental price - it
means there will be a queue of potential
buyers should you choose to sell and reinvest
your funds elsewhere.
5) A booming student population
The city is home to about 40,000 students,
creating a golden opportunity for investors
to cash in on this lucrative market. Looking
for properties along Lewes Road with good
access or nearby transport links to the
universities is a wise starting point. The
majority of three-, four- and five-bedroom
houses can be used as student homes and
you will benefit from receiving rent from
each occupant. Just be sure that you budget
for any conversion costs before completing a
purchase and acquire the necessary licenses.
For more information on investing
in Brighton and Hove, contact any of
Leaders’ five branches across the city,
or visit www.leaders.co.uk.
INVESTING IN PROPERTYInvesting in property in Brighton continues to be a very attractive and reliable option. Joanne Darroch, Leaders’ Senior Branch Manager for Brighton and Hove, looks at the factors involved
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“According to Zoopla, house prices in Brighton and Hove have risen by almost 28 per cent in the last five years”
Open shelving is increasingly a feature
in contemporary homes. This design
aesthetic lends itself to bespoke
cabinetry, whether the shelving has been
introduced to work with existing building
constraints or is ‘floating,’ to act as a soft
divide between open plan areas.
One reason open shelving is so popular
is its versatility: incorporating display and
storage in a practical but visually appealing
way, allowing you to display a collection of
glassware, ceramics, books or providing
practical storage for everyday serveware,
glassware, cafetieres or cook books – the
options are almost endless.
Cupboard-free walls in a kitchen will create
a feeling of light and space. Paint your shelving
in the same colour as the walls so that they
seemingly disappear into the background, or
paint them in a contrasting colour so that they
sing out.
Open shelves allow easy access to much-
used items, and are also great for showing off
stylish crockery, utensils and ceramics.
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Incorporate display and storage in style with open shelving
“Transform awkward spaces like alcoves into a practical storage solution that works for
you with bespoke shelving”
1. Show off Your Collections: Floating shelves
are perfect for showing off curated collections.
Plus, they blend into the wall and put the focus
on your possessions.
2. Display Books and Magazines: Display your
coffee table books, magazines, and artwork.
Everything stays accessible and moveable.
3. Fake Built-Ins: If you have recessed areas
on either side of a fireplace or window, you
can easily fake built-in shelves with custom-
cut floating shelves. They will look way more
expensive than they actually are.
4. A Complete Office on One Wall: If you don’t
have a dedicated office but need to carve out
some space to work, use open shelving to
transform a wall of your living room into your
workspace. You’ll be surprised how much you
can fit if you go vertical.
5. Float Your Books: Dedicate one wall to your
library. Floating shelves can keep all your books
in one place without taking up too much floor
space.
6. Create a Gallery Wall: Use skinny shelving
to display collections that are more about
beauty and less about function.
7. Style your storage: If you choose to use
exposed shelving in your kitchen, decant your
baking supplies, grains, and snacks into stylish
containers or jars. Keeping glass as the base
will bounce light.
8. Display Daily Dishes: If you’re going to keep
dishes out in the open, display the ones you use
frequently. That way they never sit on the shelf
long enough to get dusty or dirty.
9. Room Divider: Instead of closed cabinets
over a counter to divide your kitchen and dining
room, opt for open shelving to open up your
space and let the light through
10. Floor-to-Ceiling Room Divider: If you have
a large open space that you need to divide up,
use open shelving to create “walls” that can
be used for storage and to keep light coming
through.
11. Show off Perfumes and Potions: Small-
scale shelving – or even a stylish spice rack in
the bathroom - will display your well-packaged
beauty products.
12. Open Up Under The Sink: Don’t close off
all of your under-sink storage in the bathroom.
Keep open shelving here to display piles of
fresh towels and other supplies.
13. Short Shelves: Most of the bathroom
essentials you want to have out won’t take up
a lot of space, so you can easily store them on
mini shelves nestled into a recess in the wall.
COLOUR BLOCK YOUR BOOKS
Forget alphabetical order - the most stylish way to stack your shelves
is according to colour.
‘Colour-coordinating your books can make such a big difference,’
says furniture Designer Bethan Gray. ‘I have my collection on shelves
painted an understated dove grey, but any uniform colour would look
good.’ The great thing is that this works with everything from a small
stack of paperbacks to a whole library.
GO BESPOKE
Transform awkward spaces like alcoves into a practical storage
solution that works for you with bespoke shelving. Built-in shelving
units in a bedroom or on a landing can create the perfect place for
bedding and soft furnishings. Under-stair space can be reclaimed and
repurposed.
Building bespoke shelves offers a great opportunity to create
something which addresses your needs and the space available.
Think about the height of your items – for instance, books - and plan
accordingly, to make the most of every inch
Visit www.ikea.com for great-value shelving units.
DO It Yourself
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Franklin Road, BrightonAn end of terrace block of three adjoining properties, over three floors, arranged as six purpose built flats and a basement room situated just off Elm Grove on the corner of Franklin Road and Wellington Street close to local shops and amenities. The buildings produce £24,164 per annum from four of the units with the majority of the flats in need of upgrading. Three of the units are vacant and there is the potential to increase the total rental income once the units have been modernised. EPC:EGuide: £750,000 Plus - FREEHOLD
83 Bates Road, Brightonwww.cliveemson.co.ukCall: 01273 [email protected]
SUSSEX & SURREY AUCTION - WEDNESDAY 15 JUNETHE HILTON BRIGHTON METROPOLE - COMMENCING 11AM
Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property
will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide
range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at cliveemson.co.uk,
or call 01273 504232, in order to stay fully informed.Richard Payne, Emma Attrell, Sam Kinloch & James Emson
Eaton Gardens, HoveA three bedroom flat being offered with vacant possession and forming part of this well presented purpose built block. The flat is conveniently located within easy reach of local shops, amenities and Hove mainline railway station.Along with communal gardens and passenger lift the flat also has a private balcony, double glazed windows and entry phone system. EPC:DGuide: £250,000 Plus - LEASEHOLD
Truslers Hill Lane, AlbourneA detached brick built holiday cottage with secure access from and offering secure off road parking.Sitting between the villages of Hassocks to the east and Henfield to the west, both offering a multitude of amenities, the cottage is conveniently located with good access to local fishing lakes, golf courses and country walks. EPC:Guide: £50-60,000 - FREEHOLD
Dittons Road, PolegateAn outstanding freehold investment and development opportunity situated on the outskirts of the popular town of Polegate, comprising a two bedroom semi-detached house, and adjacent land with Planning Permission for an additional three bedroom detached house with off-road parking. EPC:TBCGuide: £280,000 Plus - FREEHOLD
Franklin Road, BrightonAn end of terrace block of three adjoining properties, over three floors, arranged as six purpose built flats and a basement room situated just off Elm Grove on the corner of Franklin Road and Wellington Street close to local shops and amenities. The buildings produce £24,164 per annum from four of the units with the majority of the flats in need of upgrading. Three of the units are vacant and there is the potential to increase the total rental income once the units have been modernised. EPC:EGuide: £750,000 Plus - FREEHOLD
83 Bates Road, Brightonwww.cliveemson.co.ukCall: 01273 [email protected]
SUSSEX & SURREY AUCTION - WEDNESDAY 15 JUNETHE HILTON BRIGHTON METROPOLE - COMMENCING 11AM
Guides are provided as an indication of each Seller’s minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property
will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, each Lot will be offered subject to a reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). We expect the reserve will be set within the guide
range or no more than 10% above a single figure guide. Please check our website regularly at cliveemson.co.uk,
or call 01273 504232, in order to stay fully informed.Richard Payne, Emma Attrell, Sam Kinloch & James Emson
Eaton Gardens, HoveA three bedroom flat being offered with vacant possession and forming part of this well presented purpose built block. The flat is conveniently located within easy reach of local shops, amenities and Hove mainline railway station.Along with communal gardens and passenger lift the flat also has a private balcony, double glazed windows and entry phone system. EPC:DGuide: £250,000 Plus - LEASEHOLD
Truslers Hill Lane, AlbourneA detached brick built holiday cottage with secure access from and offering secure off road parking.Sitting between the villages of Hassocks to the east and Henfield to the west, both offering a multitude of amenities, the cottage is conveniently located with good access to local fishing lakes, golf courses and country walks. EPC:Guide: £50-60,000 - FREEHOLD
Dittons Road, PolegateAn outstanding freehold investment and development opportunity situated on the outskirts of the popular town of Polegate, comprising a two bedroom semi-detached house, and adjacent land with Planning Permission for an additional three bedroom detached house with off-road parking. EPC:TBCGuide: £280,000 Plus - FREEHOLD
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CLIVE EMSON AUCTIONEERS newsThe latest news from Clive Emson Auctioneers
Being able to offer local knowledge for property and land from Essex to Cornwall, Braintree
to Bath and the Isle of Wight to the M4 Corridor, along with everywhere in between is, in our
opinion, vital to provide our Clients with the right professional, unbiased advice. We produce
eight catalogues, with five auction venues in each, at regular intervals throughout the year.
Dates of forthcoming auctions and closing dates are listed on our website, together with the
results from previous sales.
Continuing on from the successes of the first two auctions of 2016, May provided a staggering £24,000,000 in sales for our clients across the
regions. As the effects of the increased stamp duty on second homes is still being hotly debated, we enter into three months of “In or Out” of the
EU! However, until we have the facts rather than political rhetoric, it will be impossible to make a balanced decision. Perhaps we should take
note from an old Indian saying: “Whether left or right wing – they are still attached to the same bird.”
The June auction catalogue is out now! Visit
cliveemson.co.uk to view all available land
and properties, or call us on 0330 024 1044 to
request a printed copy of the catalogue.
The fifth of our 2016 auctions will take place
at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on Wednesday,
27 July, starting at 11am. Please contact one
of the team if you are considering placing a
lot into the auction, or if you have any other
auction-related questions, please email
or call 01273 504232.
We will be attending
various shows and events
this year, including the
South of England Show,
which takes place in
Ardingly on 9, 10 & 11 June,
where we will be on hand
to offer advice regarding
the auction process. Join us
for a fantastic day of family
fun, entertainment and
celebration of farming and
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Guide price: £450,000 - £475,000
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Gill, this new showroom looks fabulous.
The high counter and bar stools area is now
a great place to discuss customers’ needs
and look at the cornucopia of fabric choices
available. Presumably, client consultations
and advice are a big part of the service you
offer?
G. Yes, it’s now a fantastically relaxing space
for customers to sit and look through swatches
and books for design inspiration. We can go
through all the options available and offer
advice to clients, without them feeling rushed
or pressured. There are so many wonderful
choices of fabrics available and people are
amazed when they come in and see the range
available here, so we felt it was important to
design a space where we can showcase these.
Tell us a bit about the types of curtains and
blinds you offer?
N. We still offer hand-made curtains, but more
often now, popular choices are Venetian and
pleated blinds, and roller and Roman blinds.
They offer practical window solutions in most
homes and are extremely reasonably priced,
due to the economical use of fabric. So you
can have beautiful silk Roman blinds for a
fraction of the cost of traditional curtains.
The modern Venetian and pleated blinds can
also be installed within the window frames,
maximising light. Most blinds are also
available in motorised versions, too!
Shutters is a big part of the array of products
you recommend. Why do you think they have
become so popular?
N. We have seen a huge growth in the demand
for shutters over recent years. We offer both
wooden and faux wood shutters in a huge range
of colours and frames/fittings, and all bespoke.
So they are suitable for the wonderful Victorian
homes in the area, whilst at the same time
look great in a new home. Contrary to popular
belief, they allow a lot of light to enter a home,
due to the tilt louvres, whilst also offering great
sound proofing if you live on a noisy road. The
faux wood versions are ideal for bathrooms
and kitchens due to their moisture-resistant
properties.
Your business is family-owned and has been
going for nearly 30 years. What’s the secret
of your success?
G. We have lovely, loyal staff, most of whom
have been with us for many years, and we also
have very loyal, long-standing customers, who
happily also recommend us to friends and
family. We pride ourselves on customer care,
and I think people appreciate that personal
touch.
You’re well-known locally for residential
customers, but presumably, some of your
business is also for the commercial market?
N. Yes, we have worked with the Nuffield
Hospital here in Woodingdean, fitting their
rooms with Roman blinds – interestingly, using
fabric with special properties to resist MRSA.
Also, we have recently been involved in a project
at the Sussex University, delivering special
wide-width blinds to their lecture rooms. We
travel throughout Sussex offering solutions for
a variety of companies and organizations.
We can’t let you go without finding out where
you live, and if your home is adorned with
gorgeous fabrics and blinds throughout. Or
are you shutters girls?
N. I love our wooden shutters, and, as I’m on a
busy road with south-facing aspect, they offer
shade and also reduce the outside noise.
G. I have a new home in Rottingdean, and have
probably used every type of blind and shutters
available across our range, so I am practically
an advert for Sussex Blinds and Shutters!
If you are interested in discussing what options
best suit your individual needs, visit Sussex
Blinds and Shutters, 36-38 Warren Road
Woodingdean Brighton BN2 6BA. Tel 01273
684848 www.sussexblindsandshutters.co.uk
WELCOME TO OUR WORLDSussex Blinds and Shutters in Woodingdean has been established for nearly 30 years, and has recently undergone a transformation. We went to visit Gill Clamp, Natasha and their team to see for ourselves
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Things to do in the garden this month
• Regularly dead-head to prolong
flowering period.
• Add colour to terrace, patio or balcony
with miniature or patio roses in pots.
• Cut the lawn more frequently and edge
grass.
• Check roses for pests and diseases,
spray if necessary.
• Stake tall-growing perennials, like
delphiniums.
• Water only when necessary, but plants
in pots must receive regular watering
and should never be allowed to dry out.
June is the month of the quintessential
English flower - the beautiful rose.
The rose is surely the floral emblem
of England with its beauty and fragrance. It
is unique and is definitely the queen of our
gardens.
The rose is not only admired for its beauty
and fragrance, it is one of the oldest plants
known to mankind and England happens to
be its home. The rose also symbolises love
and romance. Even William Shakespeare
mentioned the rose in ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
Older rose varieties like Gallica, Damask,
Alba and Centifolia were highly perfumed and
beautiful but were limited in variety and would
only flower just the once. However, today,
hybridisation has given us thousands of new
rose varieties which have inherited the very
best characteristics from the parent plants and
will flower repeatedly while being resistant
to disease. We now have many modern rose
cultivars in various colours and forms. Rosa
‘Gertrude Jekyll’ is a heavily scented, modern
shrub rose suitable for the cutting garden, with
lots of fragrant blooms. Rosa ‘Harlow Carr’ has
a real old-fashioned scent, and rosa ‘Evelyn’
has an apricot aroma. For a hint of tea and
bananas, try ‘summer song.’
Climbing and rambling roses bring charm
and grace to the garden. An ordinary structure
can be transformed by a climbing rose. An
outdoor dining space can be made special by
training a scented climbing rose over a pergola
or a gazebo near the seating area. Thornless
rosa ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ has flushes of large,
deep-pink and scented double flowers – ideal
for training over any structure or wall. Rosa
‘Madame Alfred Carriere’ produces endless
clouds of blushing white flowers and is a real
luxury in the garden.
Caring for roses ensures wonderful
summer blooms. The time to prune roses is
over Christmas up until the end of February. To
prune roses, simply remove any old or weak
stems to encourage new growth and to reduce
the height of the plant by about half. Feed the
roses well with some bone meal in spring and
summer to help promote better blooms.
Finally, take time out to visit the wonderful
RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (5th
to 10th July) to see amazing varieties of roses
as well as beautifully designed gardens. This
truly is a spectacular flower show with its
unique setting.
INTO THE GARDENAs June arrives, spring slips away quietly and summer truly begins. Tara de la Motte, on what to do in the garden this month
GARDENS
“Climbing and rambling roses bring charm and grace to the garden. An ordinary structure
can be transformed by a climbing rose”
See more garden ideas at www.portfoliopublications.co.uk
OVERSEAS
MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
Dominating the city’s skyline is the world’s
largest rooftop pool, designed by Jean-Michel
Gathy. It offers a spectacular oasis, with the 150
metre-long infinity pool, which is one of the best
spots from which to look out over Marina Bay
Sands itself. The gorgeous infinity pool is built on
a 650-foot platform above three buildings, and
it is the largest outdoor pool in the world at this
height.
POINT YAMU RESORT BY COMO, PHUKET
The contemporary design of Point Yamu by Como
makes use of a simple white and turquoise
colour palette, inspired by the surrounding
waters and emphasises texture and tiles. Point
Yamu offers a breathtaking 100-meter infinity
pool overlooking the panoramic views of Phang
Nga Bay.
PARK HYATT SUNNY BAY RESORT SANYA, CHINA
Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay evokes the feel of
a private mansion by the sea, comprising five
swimming pools, including a 115-metre outdoor
pool, a 25-metre indoor pool, a children’s pool, a
family pool and a pool within the Spa. The Sunny
Bay lap pool is, at 115-meters, one of the longest
lap pools in all of China, while the 25-meter
indoor pool is the only indoor pool in the entire
Hainan province.
CHEVAL BLANC RANDHELI, MALDIVES
Cheval Blanc Randheli offers stylish design and
a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in the serene and
intimate setting of the Maldivian archipelago.
Jean-Michel Gathy designed each villa with a
pool that is a quarter of the length of an Olympic
swimming pool, overlooking the turquoise
waters of Randheli.
THE CHEDI ANDERMATT, SWITZERLAND
The design of the Chedi Andermatt is respectful,
quirky, energetic and creative, yet beautifully
integrated into a small village. The hotel offers
a 12-meter temperature-controlled outdoor lap
pool and a 35-meter indoor pool covered by a
glass roof, where guests can relax and enjoy the
scenery.
THE SETAI, MIAMI
The Setai is an intimate oceanfront resort in
South Beach, Miami, with design features that
combine the rich architectural history of the
neighbourhood and its cultural diversity with the
sleek Art Deco style. There are three swimming
pools at the resort, including the 75-degree lap
pool, 85-degree enter pool and the 90-degree
family pool.
THE CHEDI MUSCAT, OMAN
The Chedi Muscat is an award-winning hotel in
Oman situated amidst an elegantly landscaped
twenty-one acre garden oasis with 158 Omani-
influenced guestrooms and villas. There
are three outdoor, temperature-controlled
swimming pools, including a 103-meter Long
Pool, a 40-meter adults-only Chedi Pool and the
34-meter Serai Pool.
www.denniston.com.my
ICONIC POOLSPrincipal Designer at Denniston Architects, Jean-Michel Gathy, has been responsible for many of the most iconic hotel swimming pools and water features in the world, From Marina Bay Sands to The Chedi Muscat and The Setai in Miami
PLACES
Year of the SheepSouth of England Show 9, 10 and 11 June, in Ardingly, West Sussex. www.seas.org.uk
“The perfect place to celebrate HM the Queen’s official 90th birthday weekend”
Paul, we are here at the very top of Lees House
in Dyke Road with panoramic views across the
city to the sea. It must be an inspiring place to
work for a firm of architects?
The natural light we get in the studio is really
wonderful, so we rarely have the lights on
during the day. Apart from a bit of screen glare,
the space is as good as we could possibly hope
for – and as you say, the views are amazing. As
with any creative business that relies on digital
media, we spend an awful lot of time staring at
the computer, so being able to lift one’s eyes
away from the screen and gaze out to sea or
back over Brighton has a massive impact on
one’s sense of wellbeing.
Creating a great working environment has a
direct effect on the quality of the output from
the studio. This would be the same for any
office-based business, from creative agencies
to call centres. We recently completed the office
space for Net Natives here in the same building
(we’re actually in their old unit); our brief was
explicit in the sense that we needed to make the
working conditions as good as possible. We do
feel a bit guilty that we’ve now got the view!
As a company, you’ve had rather a nomadic
journey to this location, haven’t you…?
Since we founded Chalk back in 2007 we have
moved around a fair bit, primarily because
we wanted to keep our operations flexible to
suit what was previously an unstable macro-
economic situation. These days the commercial
environment is buoyant and our order book is
expanding with some really exciting work. Most,
if not all, of our projects are design-led, and
we have a clear need for a high-quality studio
space that gives us room to set out and explore
creative solutions. Hence, we need to stay put
for a while.
We had previously been in the new Cycle
Hub building next to Brighton Station, sharing
the space with the Small Batch Coffee Roasters
management and admin team. They’re a major
client, and it made sense on a number of levels
to borrow some space from them. This was
supposed to have been a longer-term home for
us as well, but back in December a fire gutted
the whole unit and we suffered a total loss of
our gear – literally everything, apart from the
data. What could have been a catastrophic event
for the business actually turned into a humbling
experience from which we felt the support and
generosity of the Brighton business community.
If there is one piece of advice to come out of
the process, it is to review your data back-up
procedures. Have multiple back-ups, one of
which should be cloud-based.
It’s interesting that social media played such
a part in helping you out of a bad situation and
that the business community was so generous.
Can you elaborate?
These days the output of our service is nearly
100% digital. Once I knew that our data was safe,
which wasn’t clear for a good few hours, the
critical issue was finding somewhere to base
the team and maintain the service. Everyone
had their own laptops, so the team were able
In recent months, Paul Nicholson from Chalk Architecture has discussed in this column the importance of office space in the City. Lynne Edwards took up his invitation to visit him at their new office in the commercial heart of Brighton
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to carry on working from a colleague’s kitchen
table. After an initial tweet from me appealing
for help, the business community leapt into
action and, dozens of re-tweets later, we had
various offers of emergency studio space . I’d
like to personally thank Wired Sussex, RLF
Quantity Surveyors, Yelo Architects and The
Learning People for their offers of assistance.
We ended up staying with Wilbury Stratton in
Nile House, on Nile Street in the Lanes, until
we moved across to Lees House. Opening
their doors to us meant our clients didn’t
experience any drop-off in the quality of service
we provided. Anecdotally, it is noted that 70%
of businesses that suffer a major fire fail. If
anything, we’re now stronger.
So… now you seem to be in a very good place,
metaphorically and literally. Presumably,
some valuable lessons were learnt, but it
seems it may also have given you some ideas
about your future business direction?
Having had to go through an extensive process
of searching for a high-quality office space in
Brighton made it very obvious that Brighton
doesn’t have very much of it. I think part of this
is a legacy of the recession, in that developers
haven’t invested in the base level of the office
fit-out (usually referred to in the trade a Cat-A
fit-out) and business operators have been
watching their pennies, so very little has been
done in the way of their installation (Cat-B fit-
out). This is slowly changing, though. Demand
is increasing, rents are going up and Brighton’s
burgeoning tech entrepreneurs are becoming
more aware that they need to provide better
working conditions to keep their staff. Chalk
Architecture Ltd and our sister business CODE
Contractor Management Ltd are well placed
to provide our experience and expertise to the
sector.
Do you think the Council and other bodies
could and should do more to create effective
office space in the City, and, going further, do
we have enough?
Definitely, but, realistically, the Council has very
limited funds to do this. They do have access to
land, though, and there is a precedent for the
council entering into joint venture relationships
with developers who specialise in the provision
of commercial space. We’re working with one
such provider, looking at how to improve the
stock across the city. What the Council can
do is to actively encourage large blue chips
to relocate, by which I mean on the scale of
Amazon or Google. This isn’t pie in the sky, the
Field development at Preston Barracks http://
fieldbtn.com/ will be a huge new tech hub and
is a clear sign of change coming to the office
sector. I imagine that this sort of project will
be on the radar of the big national players and
would expect them to make the most of it.
In addition to commercial, you presumably deal
with all aspects of residential architecture and
renovation, which may be particularly relevant
to our readers. What other projects are you
working on?
Over the last few years we carried out some
really nice residential work across Brighton
and Hove: a major refurbishment to Atelier (a
large modernist house) on the Droveway next
to Lancing Prep School; we have been working
our way up and down Westbourne Villas in Hove
extending and remodelling a number of large
detached and semi detached Victorian Villas.
Currently we are assisting a number of expat
clients who have bought property in Brighton as
their bolt hole when returning from overseas.
In conclusion, Chalk Architecture seems to be
very forward-thinking and ‘connected’ to this
area. Where do you see yourselves in five or
ten years’ time?
It’s funny, when you operate a creative business
how, as soon as you complete your business plan
re-write, you basically have to start re-writing it
again. We’ve grown organically since we started
in 2007, rather than taking aggressive steps at
expansion. The trick is judging when to make
the next step up with investment and growth. We
are certainly starting to flex our design muscles
into the wider architectural market, with new
hotel projects and mixed-use development
schemes on the drawing board. We’ll always
offer our unique specialist interior architecture
service, but our evolution will naturally take us
into delivering solutions for both the inside and
the outside of the building.
CHALK ARCHITECTURE LTD.
4TH FLOOR LEES HOUSE
DYKE ROAD BRIGHTON BN1 3FE
01273 448 700
07977 481234
www.chalkarchitecture.com
Follow me on Twitter: @chalkdesign
“We’ve grown organically since we started in
2007, rather than taking aggressive steps at
expansion”
BUSINESS
Code Contractor Management LtdLees House, Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3FE
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Environmental sustainability used
to be a fringe interest – perfectly
acceptable somewhere like
Brighton, of course, where we’re all a
bit bohemian and where we remember
to put our recycling out. Over the last
decade, though, eco-friendly has become
big business – in work, play and in our
homes.
Eco-friendly floor finishes have come
a long way: some of the most stylish
homes include serious flooring with a
low environmental impact and minimal
carbon footprint. Cork and bamboo
flooring have both been around a while,
and both have excellent environmental
credentials. Cork is harvested from the
cork oak tree (a Mediterranean tree), and
only the bark is removed; it grows back in
3-4 years and can be harvested again. It
has anti-microbial properties and can be
stained in many different colours, making
it very versatile. Good-quality cork
flooring could last as long as 30 years,
too – no replacement needed. Bamboo is
another sustainable crop. Hardwearing
and water-resistant, it has the look and
feel of hardwood, and comes in many
different finishes.
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“Polished concrete is increasingly popular,
sustainable because it is so long-lasting, and
can be used on its own, with no need for any
other floor finish”
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Designer silver epoxy polished concrete floor
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Linoleum - or lino - made from natural
materials (including linseed oil and cork dust),
is another water-resistant and hard-wearing
floor finish. Although you can still get designs
that mirror the lurid lino of the 60’s and 70’s,
you can also get lino in contemporary designs
and textures.
If you’d like a recycled floor, the choice is
vast. Recycled glass floor tiles, PET (recycled
polyester) berber carpet, and recycled (from
old tyres) rubber flooring are all super-hard-
wearing and very stylish. Or, if you prefer
something more traditional, a simple wool
carpet is a good eco-friendly choice, as is
sustainably sourced or recycled hardwood.
Top of the eco-friendly and cool flooring list
at the moment are two contenders. Polished
concrete is increasingly popular, sustainable
because it is so long-lasting, and can be used
on its own with no need for any other floor
finish. Ilt gives a cool, modern edge to any
home. Leather is the other über-hip eco floor
choice: a by-product of the meat industry,
thicker sections of leather can be pressed
into beautiful floor tiles that lend warmth
and texture to a space. Leather is only really
suitable for non-vegetarians, and dry, low-
traffic areas (any spills will stain), but if its well
looked after, it will tone and soften with age,
improving its appearance.
Metallic accents are here to stay, with copper still a big trend. Bring a cool and contemporary touch to your room with sleek and stylish copper accents
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SHOPPING
COPPER
LAQUERED COPPERThe Stelton Tangle Vase in copper is created with a very pleasing design of intertwining copper bands that wind smoothly round the glass body . The use of lacquered copper as a finish gives it a lovely, soft, really luxurious look. Stelton Tangle vase Copper £74.95 www.cloudberryliving.co.uk
MODERN RETROThe shape of the shades is inspired by space-age interiors of the '60s. The design will look great in offices, kitchens or bedrooms, whether you're using them for work or play.Austin Spot Wall Light Copper LB2 £69.00 www.made.com
SHINY STORAGEA copper kitchen storage rack that comes complete with a storage basket and a set of hooks.Stylish and minimalistic, with a touch of Victoriana. Copper Kitchen Storage Rack £40.00 www.tch.net
SHIMMERING GLOWThese tealight candle holders are handmade from glass with a shimmering antique copper finish. When you light a candle inside, the light glows through, creating a lovely, warm effect.Copper Glass Tealight Holders: set of 3 £14.95www.decoratorsnotebook.co.uk
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COPPER DIPPEDCrafted with care, this clear glass shade is mouth blown and moulded then dipped into metal and copper plating to create a two-tone effect. Walpole Pendant Clear and Copper LB2 - £69.00www.made.com
BRIGHT WIRENorm are renowned for
focusing on quality, durability and timelessness, and this wire
bin in powder-coated steel is no exception. Menu Wire Bin –
Copper £74.95www.black-by-design.co.uk
LUMINOUS TEXTUREThese gorgeous copper bowls are hammered for a wonderful texture.Hammered Copper Bowls £11.95www.rigbyandmac.com
GOLDEN VASEThis copper squash vase hits the nail on its trendy head, blending two of this season’s most popular trends – nature and copper. Copper Squash Vase £18.00 www.miafleur.com
RADIANT STYLEThis magnificent four-piece copper serving set is right on trend and will look super-stylish on your dining table. The serving bowls have a hammered copper effect, which is complemented on the rim of the serving plate. Copper bowls & plate serving set £27.95 www.thekitchengiftco.com
DYNAMIC DUOThese coffee cups are sold in a set of two, including one with a luxurious copper metallic finish and one with a striking black finish and presented in a black gift box. Copper and Black Espresso Cups £25 www.miafleur.com
SUMMER IN THE
CITY
Flora and Dad at the Bandstand. Flora is wearing Conditions Apply coat, £225 and dad Ben is in Peregrine, £189.
Julia in Mamab tee, £95 and Mos Mosh denim culottes, £95 and the boys in Peregrine and Komodo.
Mum and Dad chill in the sun at the bandstand. Ben is wearing Peregrine jacket, £189 and Peregrine polo, £75 and Julia is wearing Toupy silk coat, £195.
Make our beautiful city
by the sea your catwalk this summer. Covet has it
covered when it comes to stylish separates and
the brand is getting bigger
and better with their new shop
in Hove.
Credits:Photography by Justin Hopes Make up by Cara McDaniel www.caramcdanielmakeup.comHair by Alex at Neon hair boutique www.neonhairboutique.comModels: Julia, Ben, Maya, Flora and SolomonThanks to Lyn Aveyard at Covet Brighton & Hove
Covet Brighton 37 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AB. Tel: 01273 770407Covet Hove 146 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DL. Tel: 01273 749270www.covetbrighton.co.uk
Right: The girls stroll up from the beach. Maya in Ottodame coat, £195 and Flora in Mosh Mos jeans, £95 and Uzma Bosai tunic, £175.
Above: Maya gets to pretend to be part of the Brighton Festival posing as a statue in the park in One Season kaftan, £129 and Aspiga sandals, £80.
The month-long festival of European
football will see three home nations
(England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
compete in a major tournament for the first time
since 1958, with the BBC bringing you every step
of their journeys along with Europe’s elite.
With a highly acclaimed talent line-up,
including a raft of former international players
bringing first-hand experience on the European
stage, the BBC will bring the very best live action,
commentary, news and reports, highlights and
analysis across all platforms.
Gary Lineker leads TV coverage alongside
former England captains Alan Shearer and Rio
Ferdinand, and Thierry Henry, who won the
World Cup and European Championship with
France.
Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates will be at the
helm on Radio 5 live alongside Caroline Barker
and Dan Walker. Germany’s former number
one, Jens Lehmann, and former Northern
Ireland defender Gerry Taggart join the station’s
commentary team.
There will also be multi-platform
contributions throughout the tournament from
John Motson, Frank Lampard and Jurgen
Klinsmann. They join an impressive line-up of
former internationals working across the BBC’s
coverage: Danny Murphy, Jermaine Jenas,
Robbie Savage, Martin Keown, John Hartson,
Mark Lawrenson, Kevin Kilbane, Neil Lennon,
Gerry Armstrong, Chris Waddle, Danny Mills, Pat
Nevin, Chris Brunt and Trevor Sinclair.
The BBC will showcase 26 live matches on TV
and streamed online within their 140 hours of
programming, including highlights on BBC One,
BBC Two and the Red Button, plus 24 days of
coverage on Radio 5 live.
The BBC’s Euro 2016 digital service at bbc.
co.uk/euro2016, the BBC Sport app, and BBC
coverage through connected TVs* will feature
live broadcasts of all BBC games, commentary
and live text coverage of every game, with in-
game highlight clips, on-demand highlights of
every goal, breaking news, exclusive features
and expert analysis. And every morning, a Euro
2016 Catch-up video will be available to stream
through BBC Sport and to download via BBC
iPlayer.
Audiences will be able to personalise their
Euro 2016 on the BBC with a range of alerts and
options, including match alerts for all 24 teams
and line-ups, kick-offs, goals, half-time and full-
time notifications - enabling them to customise
their experience.
Viewers will be able to join in the conversation
across all BBC Sport social media platforms and
compete with pundits and friends in the new
Euro 2016 Match Predictor and Team Selector.
There will also be behind-the-scenes access
to the tournament with Gary Lineker and Dan
Walker on Facebook Live, and Jermaine Jenas
leading the new Match of the Day Snapchat
EURO 2016The BBC will bring audiences closer to the heart of the action than ever before with extensive coverage of UEFA Euro 2016 in France (10 June – 10 July) across TV, radio and digital platforms
TV – The BIGGER picture
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TV – The BIGGER picture
account, while the BBC Sport Periscope account will broadcast live
across France.
In addition to all the Euro 2016 live action, there will be four
additional programmes, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Euro 96,
a new look at the most famous stories of past Euros, and England’s
World Cup-winning team of 1966, and Gareth Bale’s magical career
and his journey with Wales from Euro 2016 qualification outsiders
to history-makers.
Barbara Slater, Director of BBC Sport, says: “As excitement
builds towards one of the most anticipated sporting events of
2016, we are delighted to bring audiences closer to the heart of
the action than ever before with unparalleled coverage across
TV, radio and enhanced personalised options across our digital
services, available 24/7. Euro 2016 on the BBC will bring together
a stellar cast of presenters, pundits and commentators who will
guide audiences through every moment of the action, including the
journey of all three home nations and the Republic of Ireland in
France. This summer’s Championship will bring the nation together
to witness unmissable sporting moments, captivating audiences of
all ages on football’s biggest stage.”
• Gary Lineker fronts TV coverage with 140 hours scheduled across
BBC One, BBC Two and BBC Four
• Comprehensive home nations coverage on BBC Wales and BBC
Northern Ireland bringing the very best Euro 2016 action across TV,
radio and digital platforms
• Former England captains Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand, and
France’s World Cup winner Thierry Henry lead TV presentation duties
• TV and radio appearances from former European Cup winner
Gianluca Vialli and former Germany number one Jens Lehmann
• On network TV, Gabby Logan will provide all the latest news and
reports from the England camp, Stephen Watson will follow Northern
Ireland and Jason Mohammad will report from the Wales camp
alongside regular Euro 2016 updates from Eilidh Barbour across the
tournament
• Dylan Ebenezer and Nic Parri will lead presentation duties for BBC
Wales on S4C, while Stephen Watson and Michael McNamee will be
at the helm on BBC Northern Ireland
• 24 days of live football coverage on Radio 5 live
• Two-time UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year Jens Lehmann joins the
Radio 5 live team
• Unparalleled access and reports from all three home nations camps
across TV and Radio 5 live
• Euro 2016 preview show on BBC One kicks off a week-long build-up
• Three new BBC documentaries celebrating the 20th anniversary of
Euro 96, a new look at the most famous stories of past Euros, and
England’s World Cup-winning team of 1966
• BBC Wales build-up to the tournament will include a special TV
profile of star performer Gareth Bale and the team’s journey to Euro
2016 qualification
• Personalise your Euro 2016 with the BBC Sport website and app, and
rewind to Euro 96 with BBC Sport’s digital service
• Compete against BBC Sport pundits and friends in the new Euro 2016
Match Predictor and Team Selector, and get exclusive behind-the-
scenes access on social media accounts
ON SCREEN ... If football is not your thing how about …
THE FACTS“As excitement builds towards one of the most anticipated sporting events of 2016, we bring audiences closer to the heart of the action than ever before with unparalleled coverage
across TV, radio and enhanced personalised options across our digital services available 24/7”
Barbara Slater, Director, BBC Sport
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JACK DEE'S HELPDESK
A special edition of the comedy show will
be airing in the weeks leading up to the EU
Referendum on 23 June.
It will see the comedian-turned-agony-
uncle help a live studio audience dispel their
problems, and aims to shed light on their
dilemmas and issues relating to this historic
event in British politics.
BBC2, June
EU REFERENDUM RESULTS NIGHT
David Dimbleby is set to front the BBC’s
coverage of the EU referendum results despite
reports that he would step back from big
political broadcasts after the general election
last year. This will be a “fitting send-off” for the
veteran broadcaster who's contract expires
this summer.
BBC and other channels, June 23rd
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK
We’re trying to catch up with hit show
Orange is the New Black, the comedic drama
set in a women’s prison from creator and
executive producer Jenji Kohan. Another
three seasons have been commissioned
following this airing. The acclaimed hour-
long series stars a diverse and award-
winning ensemble of women and is both
funny and dramatic. Netflix, June 17th
In the last few years we’ve really been
looking at trying to maximise flavour
whilst stripping out the fat and nasties
from food, and this roasted carrot, pepper
and chickpea salad might just be the best
we’ve ever discovered. I think the perception
with good food is that it lacks flavour and
substance, but not this one.
The carrots and peppers intertwine to add
crunch and texture, the chickpeas offer
a software, and by surrounding the dish
with greens as an optional extra, you have
everything to hold it all together.
We like a dressing to go with it as well, and
you can make something really zingy with
orange or lemon. Alternatively, if you’re
feeling a little bit more ambitious, then why
not add a pinch of caster sugar or a little
drizzle of honey if using lemon. With orange,
add a tiny squeeze of lemon juice. The salad
can be served on its own with some leaves
or to accompany some plain grilled meat.
This is a great salad that is filling, tasty and
healthy, and we think that should be the go-
to summer sizzler this year.
“This is a great salad that is filling, tasty and healthy, and we think that should be the go-to summer sizzler this
year”
The Hairy Bikers may be turbo-charged and full of aggression on the roads, but this summer they’re slimming down again with a light salad that’s perfect for long evenings
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CELEBRITY chef recipe
Preheat the oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas 7.
Line a roasting dish with baking parchment.
Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add a pinch of salt and the
carrots and simmer for 15 minutes until they’re almost tender.
Drain the carrots and tip them into the roasting dish, then season with
salt, pepper and cumin. Drizzle with the olive oil.
Push the carrots into one half of the roasting dish and put the
peppers in the other half, cut side down. Roast for 20 minutes
until the carrots have taken on some colour and the peppers are starting
to soften and look slightly charred. Remove the dish from the oven and
put the peppers in a bag or a covered bowl and leave them to steam until
they are cool enough to handle. Peel off the skin – it should come off
easily – and cut or tear the peppers into thin strips.
To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together and
season with salt and pepper. If using lemon juice, you might like
to add a pinch of caster sugar or a little drizzle of honey.
To assemble the salad, put the carrots, peppers and chickpeas in
a large bowl. Add all the herbs, then pour over the dressing. Mix
everything together, then leave to stand at room temperature for a while
to let the flavours develop before serving.
Serves 4 - 136 calories per portion Prep: 20 minutesCooking time: 35 minutes
Salad• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2cm chunks• 1 tsp ground cumin• 1 tsp olive oil• 2 red peppers, de-seeded and cut in half, lengthways• 400g can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed• 2 tbsp chopped dill• 2 tbsp chopped mint• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander• flaked sea salt• freshly ground black pepper
Dressing• 1 tsp tahini• 1 tsp olive oil• freshly squeezed juice of 1 orange or lemon• 1 garlic clove, crushed• ¼ tsp allspice• ½ tsp cumin• pinch of caster sugar or small drizzle of honey
(optional)
ROASTED CARROT, PEPPER AND CHICKPEA SALAD
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Considering the physical proximity
of France to southern England, with
Normandy merely a long spit into a
prevailing sou'wester from Brighton Pier, you
would think diners in our City would be spoilt
for choice when looking for a bit of French grub.
I can nevertheless count on two fingers the
number of restaurants offering genuine French
cooking in this area during the 20 years I have
lived here. I'm sure there must be some I have
missed out, but it is a remarkable fact that you
have to actually do an internet search to find a
French eatery. You want Indian or Italian? Just
mogate yourself into town and have a stroll in
any direction but south (for France). You will
have the same problem I have when entering
a car park with loads of empty spaces: which
one to choose? Tough decision, especially when
they are all so similar.
Regular readers of food reviews in the British
press will have noticed the decline in critical
interest in French cuisine in recent years. Some
insist that standards have slipped in French
kitchens, that they don't seem to care any
longer. Others blame the ascendancy of fast
food and the eat-on-the-go culture. Personally,
I think critics just got bored with writing about
the glories of French food for so many decades.
The demand for things French nevertheless
appears unabated. After all, millions of us still
make our very necessary regular pilgrimages
across or beneath la Manche to get our fix
of food, drink, golf and culture at French
destinations.
I was therefore delighted to be offered the
opportunity to review Hervé Guyat's recently
renovated (2007) bar and bistro in the New
Steine. Hervé rolled up in Brighton in 2000,
following successful careers in fashion and then
in the hotel business. The experience gained
from working with the likes of fashion houses
Valentino and Cacharel in Sloane St and Bond
St would inform his passion for quality and
getting the right mix of colour and décor, skills
that served him well when he moved over to the
Ever on the look-out for authentic French cooking in Brighton & Hove, Daniel Frickelton, samples the francophile delights of the latest offering from hotelier and restaurateur Hervé Guyat
BUSINESS lunch
“I can't think of a better place to take your hunger
and thirst"
QUELLE SURPRISE
“The dining space resembles nothing if not the informal elegance
of a Georgian living room”
BUSINESS lunch
hotel trade. Hervé's first hotel was the Abbey
Court Hotel in Pembridge Gardens, part of the
trendy Notting Hill Gate. “The hotel was mainly
used by fashionistas and designers such as
John Galliano,” he says, “who felt at home with
our English charm and modern décor. This was
my first inspiration. Looking around me at what
the owner had done by mixing Laura Ashley
and new England with original oil paintings,
Villeroy & Boch china, antique furniture and
bibelots displayed in different areas, including
bedrooms, creating an exclusive home from
home (my emphasis).”
Which accurately describes my first
impression of Hervé's bistro in the New Steine.
The dining space resembles nothing if not the
informal elegance of a Georgian living room,
decorated by someone who has mastered
the difficult art of blending the old with the
new – polished Georgian marble fireplace-
cum-surround with quirky, modern crystal
chandeliers – and graced the whole with
modern furniture, colourful table linen and zany,
“fringie” original artwork, presumably from
Hervé's private collection. The net effect is one
of cultivated, classy intimacy and relaxation, a
room in which guests converse in a normal tone
of voice, as they do in French restaurants. Betty
met us at the door, was clearly expecting us,
and made us feel that our arrival had made her
day. As she led us to our table by the windows,
I felt like the prodigal son returning to the
warm embrace of an adoring family. Hervé's
experience in London hotels was clearly not
going to waste.
A quick glance at the menu resolved the
white-or-red issue faster than a French chef
can crack an egg. My eyes went no further
down the wine list than to the Bourgogne,
Pinot Noir 2013 from Maison Louis Latour. Very
French in style, its dry astringency laced with
strawberries, cherries and a whiff of smoke,
this Bourgogne was the perfect partner to our
classic bistro meals, and at £24.95 was a real
steal.
The menu card with its plastic cover and
rustic, slightly tatty, appearance transported
me straight to the family restaurant in the
Dordogne, where, years ago, I ordered trois
fois canard for lunch. Having found, identified
and annihilated the three kinds of duck in the
enormous warm salad placed before me, I was
shocked when the second substantial course of
ducky delights arrived, and quacking by the time
the third, a plateful of confit, was presented.
Trois fois canard, after all. But that's just one of
the things I have always loved about dining in
other countries – the chance of a Forrest Gump
moment.
But you're not looking for surprises when
you head off to M&S to buy underpants, nor are
you seeking quelle surprise moments when you
take your hunger to a bistro. You are looking for
robust, well-turned classics of French cooking,
and the modest menu at the New Steine is
bursting with them. Our starters, duck rillettes
and salmon tartare with avocado (£6.50 each)
were faultlessly prepared in the traditional
way. Crucially, the salmon was very fresh. Our
mains, duck confit with lentils and lardons
(£13.95) and Sussex braised pork cheeks with
mash (£13.75), were but two among many
bistro classics available at New Steine. My
dining companion left nothing but duck bones
on her plate. I swapped the mash for some
potato dauphinoise and tucked into the cheeks.
They came with a generous amount of red wine
and shallot gravy, which I would have greedily
mopped up with a piece of bread, had there
been any. The pork cheeks were cut-with-a-fork
tender and chock-full of meaty, piggy flavour.
They truly have a cheek at the New Steine, and I
can't think of a better place to take your hunger
and thirst. And, did you notice the prices above?
Authentic French bistro food at authentic French
prices. Doesn't get much better than that.
“You are looking for robust, well-turned classics of French cooking, and the
menu at the New Steine is bursting with them”
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NEW STEINE BISTRO
10-11 NEW STEINE,
BRIGHTON BN2 1PB
01273 695415
www.newsteinehotel.com
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LOCAL NEWSLOCAL news
SUCCESS FOR CHECKATRADE DIRECTOR Checkatrade.com CEO and Founder Kevin Byrne celebrated a night of success at the London and South
East Director of the Year Awards in the luxury Nash and Waterloo rooms at the Institute of Directors in Pall
Mall, London. The prestigious awards, presented by Jeremy Vine, saw the Checkatrade CEO win the London
and South East Director of the Year Award, with a turnover between £10m-£99m.
The awards ceremony celebrated the best directors in UK business and was a recognition to the role that
Kevin plays at Checkatrade. His win individually emphasised his excellence and achievement as a well-
established business entrepreneur. Kevin commented on his achievement: “I am extremely pleased to
win the London and South East Director of the Year Award. For me, it’s not just about the recognition, but
about how far Checkatrade have come since the small business I set up in my bedroom all those years
ago.” Kevin will now qualify for the national Director of the Year Awards, which will be taking place on the
21st October 2016. For more information about Checkatrade, or to find the perfect tradesperson for you,
visit www.checkatrade.com.
Record levels of illegal fly-tipping reported this week are likely to lead
to an increased burden of costs to private landowners in removing the
waste, claims property management specialist VPS. A government
report just issued estimates that the private sector already pays up to
three times more than local authorities to dispose of illegally dumped
rubbish. The cost of fly-tipping on private land is estimated to cost up to
£150 million a year, in comparison to the cost of clearance of fly-tipping
to local authorities in England at nearly £50 million.
New fixed-penalty fines will be introduced this week to help tackle
the growing issue of fly-tipping in England and Wales, so that local
authorities now have the powers to issue fines of between £150 to
£400 for small-scale fly-tipping cases. "Private landowners may not
realise it, but it is their responsibility to remove fly-tipped waste and
dispose of it legally, and at their expense. They can be fined £5,000 and
a further £500 per day if they don't," warns Gavin Pringle from VPS. "It
makes economic and environmental sense to implement measures that
prevent fly-tipping in the first place and introduce stronger perimeter
security, which might include CCTV."
PRIVATE LANDOWNERS FACE FINES AS FLY-TIPPING REACHES ONE MILLION CASES A YEAR
Headline sponsor Baron Estates are keen to support local
businesses, believing that these awards are a great platform to
recognise, reward and celebrate all the successful businesses
and professional individuals in the Brighton & Hove area.
The awards ceremony will take place on Friday, June 17th 2016
at the Bupa Lounge, Amex Stadium and will be presented by BBC
One Show presenter and Channel 5 reporter Nick Wallis. Ticket
price includes reception drink, three course meal with wine and
DJ. The evening will begin at 6.30pm, followed by the awards
ceremony and after party. Carriages are at midnight. Dress code
is black tie.
For more information visit www.jpsouthevents.co.uk
BRIGHTON AND HOVE INDEPENDENT BUSINESS AWARDS
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LOCAL news
Businesses could be moving into the second phase
of a £5 million seafront regeneration in less than a
year as restoration work nears completion. Brighton
and Hove City Council will begin the hunt for tenants
to move into new shops, cafes and bars in the
repaired and renovated King’s Road Arches later this
year. Work is being done to strengthen the road, and the second half of the project is in its
final stages after a significant restoration of the city's seafront. The council is now applying
to change the use of the newly created arch units for shops, cafes, bars and a West Pier
Museum.
Jamie Oliver has praised the University of Brighton
for becoming the first in the country to join his
campaign to cut sugar consumption. The star chef
sent staff and students a message of support as
the university joins with Brighton and Hove City Council in its Sugar-Smart City campaign. The
institution intends to introduce a range of awareness schemes over the next year, including a
10p levy on the price of sugary drinks.
Money raised will be used to fund food education schemes for the university’s students, with
cooking lessons, education and nutrition information events. Jamie said: “It's brilliant to hear you
are introducing a levy on sugary drinks to help raise awareness about the long-term damage
too much sugar can have on our health, and empowering us all to reduce it in our diets. It's not
about banning sugar altogether – a piece of cake for a special treat is totally fine, but we need
to understand that, by reducing the way we eat and drink sugar, we can have a huge impact
on improving our health. With reduced sugar consumption, paired with regular exercise and a
healthy, balanced diet, we can all lead healthier, happier lives.”
In March, Chancellor George Osborne announced a tax, to be introduced in 2018.
As we celebrate Brighton Festival’s 50th Year, ZSTa architects are asking
visitors and residents to share ideas on what will make Brighton & Hove
even better. Using social media as a platform, they invite you to share your
ideas, using #Bright50. They hope to collect these ideas and display them
at the end of the festival and move forward with a public discussion about
the ideas.
ZSTa said, “We encourage the practice to adopt further healthy, sustainable
and ecological design principles as part of the usual work flow. Having had
input on Regeneration projects locally for Edward Street, The Gasometer
& Victoria Gardens, we are actively wanting to enter into the discussion of
Brighton's future. We want to combine our knowledge and expertise with
ideas from visitors and residents about what they want to improve in the
city and then use our contacts to start a conversation.” Share your ideas
with #Bright50 and be part of the change. www.zsta.co.uk
Following the success of last year’s campaign,
Evonprint is reprising the ‘Love Sussex’ calendar
again for 2017. The 2016 calendar featured 13 of
the county’s top beauty spots, captured by budding
photographers and voted for by the Sussex
community. The 30-year-old Sussex family-run
company is calling out to the county’s charities
to nominate themselves to be in the running to
become Evonprint’s chosen charity for 2017.
Charities who wish to nominate themselves must
have a charity shop in the county through which
to sell the calendars. Nominations can be made
via social media on Facebook @ Evonprint and
by Twitter @Evonprint. Alternatively, via email
to [email protected] ,or by post. Full
details at www.evonprint.co.uk. The deadline for
charities to nominate themselves is Sunday, 19th
June 2016. The top-three nominated charities will
be put to a public vote via social media. The charity
with the most votes will be chosen, and once the
calendar is complete, will be given copies to sell in
their charity shop(s), to raise funds for their cause.
Phase two will invite local residents to submit
photos of their favourite places in Sussex.
SHOPS COULD MOVE INTO KING'S ROAD ARCHES IN LESS THAN A YEAR
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON FIRST IN UK TO SIGN UP TO JAMIE OLIVER'S SUGAR-SMART CAMPAIGN
ZSTA #BRIGHT50LETS START A CONVERSATION
CHARITY CALENDAR RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR
GET A GRIP!The start of a glorious Spring on our Sussex courses has GolfGuy wondering if it’s time to renew and refresh some basics...
GOLF
Rory is doing it. Jordan Spieth has been
doing it for years. Jim Furyk has been
doing it since he was a lad and claims
his father taught him how to do it. Adam Scott
tried it and returned to the more conventional
method. It’s a practice which, like many other
cherished human activities, has many names.
You’ve probably guessed by now that I’m
talking about the putter grip variously known
as the cross-handed, lead-hand low, or left-
hand low grip. Rory recently adopted this
style to address a problem with right-hand
dominance in his stroke, which was causing
him to pull the ball left. The change appears
to be benefiting him. Jordan says that older
pros tell him all the time that if they could have
changed one thing earlier in their careers, it
would have been to adopt the cross-handed
putter grip.
Not sure about the notion of letting your left
hand do all the work, assuming you are right-
handed? There are other options. Sergio Garcia,
Justin Rose and Phil Mickelson are currently
using a so-called ‘claw’ grip, in which the right
hand remains low, but in an unusual claw-like
position which some compare to the way you
would hold a pencil. Others are constantly
toying with new putter grips, with varying
degrees of success. The one thing all of these
tinkerers have in common with the rest of us
is an overarching concern with pace and line
on the putting greens. All it takes is a couple
of missed three-footers in two consecutive
rounds to set the wheels of change in motion.
Unlike the average golfer, professionals
instinctively turn to short-game experts such
as Dave Pelz and Dave Stockton for guidance,
with the result that their madness is informed
with method. The rest of us tend to pick things
up from golf magazines or from watching our
mates on the greens. Although this occasionally
leads to some improvement, it’s not exactly an
example of the scientific method in practice,
is it? It is evident that adopting a new putting
grip will help some, but not all, golfers. The
question is, who should be considering a new
grip? And which one? Some pull their putts,
others push them. Some have problems with
shoulder alignment, while others – Jack
Nicklaus comes to mind - deliberately use an
open stance. The array of choices and options
is mind-boggling. How do we know when it’s
time to get a grip?
Golf Guy...
With thanks to our golfing expert, Lee Andrews, PGA Golf Professional, Mid Sussex Golf [email protected] www.midsussexgolfclub.co.uk
PORTFOLIO 101
GOLF
Good finish Poor finish
Rory McIlroy is using left below right. Frustrated by his efforts (and
a missed cut) at the Honda Classic, McIlroy has switched his hands
around, something he hasn’t done since his rookie year on the
European Tour in 2008.
COMMENTS FROM RORY:
“I felt like, over the past few weeks, my right hand was becoming
a little bit too dominant.” This was before the Cadillac got going. “I
practised over the weekend, just with left below right, and it felt
really, really good.
“I missed a couple of putts on Friday at Honda that I felt, even before
I made contact with the ball, that my right hand had taken over, and
I missed them left. I was sort of playing around with a few different
grips. This one felt more natural to me because I’ve done it before
and I do it quite a lot when I’m just practising, in drills.”
A great question, and the only golfers who are needing or wanting
to try a new grip are the ones who are missing their short putts.
These will be missed, generally, left and with the feeling of a wristy,
handsy action. The idea behind all new putting methods is to reduce/
eliminate the right hand working too quickly through impact,
rather than the arms and shoulders rocking through smoothly.
THE REVERSE OVERLAP
In order of the most commonly used, the first grip, where we
change the interlocking or overlapping finger of the normal
golfing grip to the outside, is the most conventional. This makes
the stroke feel more stable and has the feeling of reducing a flick.
LEFT BELOW RIGHT...
...or cross-handed putting squares up the shoulders along
the golfer’s line, giving the shorter putts more consistency. It
also keeps the left hand lower through impact and avoids not
coming up too early, creating a good ‘roll out.’ It is also the least
uncomfortable and most affordable change compared to the next
two.
BELLY PUTTER (COUNTER-WEIGHTED)
Hugely popular until banned, if anchored. The idea, once again,
was to avoid a ‘flicky’ movement, and if everything is locked
together, this cannot happen. Now you cannot anchor the counter-
weighted putter, which, being longer and heavier at the top end,
feels like an extension, to encourage a pendulum motion.
THE CLAW
Looks the most awkward, and certainly is, until practiced! The
right hand wrist-hinge is completely eliminated as it has moved
90 degrees. The feeling is one of putting with the right elbow
stuck out, with the right forearm rolling the putt.
All are trying to create the same outcome, which is to eliminate
a flick.
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MOTORING
According to the iconic TV advert, Minis
have feelings too… but then, that’s
hardly surprising, as the Mini, be it
modern or classic, has one of the biggest
personalities on the road.
And to find out just how much character
owners attribute to their four-wheeled friends,
the organisers of the UK’s biggest and best
Mini shows are carrying out the world’s first
‘Mini Census’ ahead of Mini World Live, which
takes place on Sunday, July 10 at Rockingham
Motor Speedway, Northants.
The census aims to discover the gender split
between Minis – whether they’re male or
female - where they live, the average age of
their owners, and, most importantly, what the
top 10 names for Britain’s Minis are.
So, whether yours is Mickey or Minnie, old
or new, Mini World Live is calling for you to
help build up a bigger picture of the UK’s Mini
population.
Event Manager Kat Chappell said: “Minis and
the people who drive them always have plenty
of character, and we know that a lot of them
are much more than just a car to their owners.
We want to celebrate this by finding the most
popular, as well as some of the more unusual,
names that people give to their Minis.”
The census can be found here and runs until
Bank Holiday Monday, May 30: https://www.
surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MQLG8DM
The results will be published ahead of Mini
World Live, which yet again promises to
be a great success, attracting hundreds
of beautifully restored classics, modified
performance cars and the UK’s leading Mini
specialists and experts to Rockingham Motor
Speedway.
Following the show’s debut in 2015, which
brought thousands of Mini enthusiasts to the
Northants venue, the organisers are promising
even more action and more of a festival feel
for the show, which is backed by three major
Mini-related magazine titles – MiniWorld, Mini
Magazine and Modern MINI.
The show will feature attractions catering
for fans of both classic and modern Minis,
including a concours competition, individual
entries, a huge retail village, show and shine
areas, club displays and on-track action, the
details of which will be confirmed nearer to
the date.
Visitors will also be able to enter a competition
to win a Mini, sponsored by specialist insurers
Carole Nash. The classic is currently being
restored by the magazine teams, and will be
on display at the Show. Modified Mini owners
will also be able to enter a ‘Best Wheels’
competition, in association with Wheel Whores.
Live music and refreshments will also form a
core part of the event, with camping available
the evening before to ensure it benefits from a
vibrant, festival feel.
Full details of the show, along with the
opportunity to buy advance early-bird tickets,
saving at least £4 on show entry, are available
at www.miniworldlive.co.uk
“The census aims to discover the gender split
between Minis... and, most importantly, what the top 10 names for Britain’s Minis are”
The world’s first ‘Mini Census’ is taking place ahead of Mini World Live, which takes place on Sunday, July 10 at Rockingham Motor Speedway
THE MINI CENSUS
Boris Becker made his name
as the seventeen-year-old
Wimbledon champion.
Thirty-one years later, he’s the
driving force behind the current
tennis Number One
BECKER’S BRITISH LOVE AFFAIR
Unlike the reaction to many of his
fellow countrymen’s sporting victories
on British soil, Boris Becker’s 1985
Wimbledon victory was celebrated across the
nation as a marvel – a surprising inversion
of traditional Anglo-German relationships
pertaining mostly to Becker being just
seventeen years old at the time. Since then,
Wimbledon has become synonymous with the
blonde Bavarian.
Not only did he notch up three wins and
seven final appearances as a player, but during
his recent time as current World Number One
Novak Djokovic’s head coach, Becker has
guided the Serbian to another two Wimbledon
titles. Nowadays, Wimbledon is also Becker’s
preferred home, which he shares with his wife
Lilly and young son Amadeus, and as Djokovic
sought for the mental strength to get himself
over the final hurdle in major tournaments, the
appointment of Becker was sure to bring with
it an improved performance on the hallowed
green of the All-England Lawn Tennis Club.
“Wimbledon is home for me, and one of my
favourite sayings is ‘never underestimate the
importance of local knowledge’,” explains the
48-year-old former champ, “I know everything
here, from the Centre Court to the village to the
quickest way to get into Chelsea or Kensington.
I’ve played on every practice court; I know the
locker room, I know the player’s lounge. I’ve
been there for 32 years, so I think that gives
us a head start.” Becker even preserved his
fondest memories of the Club in the book he
released in 2015, Boris Becker’s Wimbledon.
Of course, despite his playing days long
being over, Becker’s return to the venue where
his teenage self began an illustrious career
marks it out as his favourite place to win, be it
as a player or a coach.
“When I’m coaching and when I’m sitting
at the Wimbledon Centre Court in the players’
box, I feel like I’m playing,” he says, “I feel like
I’m 17 or 18 again, with the same enthusiasm,
same fire and the same will to win, but at the
same time I’m thankful that I don’t have to
do it again, because I’m too old for it. So I’m
happy I can put my faith into my player, but
the emotions are unbelievable. You know, for
me, winning Wimbledon as a player and as a
coach, it’s just the ultimate thrill.”
In Djokovic, Becker’s faith is rarely
misplaced. The big-serving Serb already has
eleven Grand Slam titles to his name, and
appears to be hot on the heels of long-time
rival Roger Federer’s record of seventeen.
After former head coach Marian Vajda sought
to take some time away from the stressful
world of coaching, the implementation of
Becker resonated as yet another major
statement from the World Number One.
“I hope I make a difference to every single
practice I do with him, but obviously he is
judged by how long he’s Number One since I
came to the team, how many Grand Slams he’s
won, and a few times he’s lost,” says Becker of
his newest career move, “Being a coach of a
tennis player is a very personal relationship.
In tennis it’s a one-to-one situation and in
order to help him, I have to understand what
he’s going through. So he has to tell me about
his feelings. A tennis match is often decided
by your mental attitude and your ability to
concentrate and rise to the occasion.
“For me to give him the right tips and
strategy, I need to know where he’s at. So he
has to trust me 100 per cent with everything.
You have to be friends from the first day, I
mean you have to be very comfortable. After a
couple of months, we both realised that this is
a great match and we can really benefit from
each other if we are open.”
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THE interview
“When I’m coaching and when I’m sitting at the Wimbledon
Centre Court in the players’ box, I feel like I’m playing”
106 PORTFOLIO
THE interview
106 PORTFOLIO
Interestingly for a man who was prone to
the odd on-court outburst or two in his day –
although he was overshadowed at the time by
his contemporary, John McEnroe – Becker has,
over time, developed a calmer persona which he
believes has been crucial to Djokovic’s ability to
finish tournaments as strongly as he, invariably,
begins them.
“Do we scream ‘let’s go’ and ‘stay strong’
and everything?” Becker says, “Of course, but I
don’t think that’s coaching in the real sense. You
know in the middle of the storm, when everybody
goes crazy, I think he looks for us as a place of
peacefulness, of serenity, of quietness. If I would
go and jump and scream all the time, I think it
could make him more nervous than anything.”
Even though Becker’s assertion that whilst
winning a Grand Slam only appears easy “on
paper”, as someone who won his first whilst still
of school-age, the words appear a little hollow –
but he maintains that the 1985 triumph was as
much a shock to him as it was to the tennis world
at large.
“The plan from my parents for me was to finish
school, go to university, get a proper degree
and learn something respectful. The last thing
on everyone’s mind was me becoming a tennis
professional,” he told the Cambridge Student in
2012. “I decided to give it a try for two years at
sixteen, and take a break from school. Nobody
could have imagined that I would win my first
Wimbledon the first time I played.”
As someone who had won titles all over
the world by his 20th birthday, in Britain, USA,
Australia, France and Japan, Becker is well-
placed to cast a knowledgeable eye over the
future of tennis – including those aiming, within
a few years, to knock Djokovic off the coveted
top spot. What he sees, however, are talented
individuals let down by “character and maturity
problems.”
“They have to be comfortable with the baggage
that comes with it: the more you win, the more
people have expectations…it’s difficult for these
younger players to cope.” Whilst his off-field
infidelities have been well publicised, one thing’s
certain: it’ll take some player to match Becker’s
decades-long legacy on-court.
“They have to be comfortable
with the baggage that
comes with it: the more you
win, the more people have
expectations”
CULTURE
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