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HARRODS ESTATES LUXURY PROPERTY AGENTS WELCOME CENTRAL LONDON’S Most Desirable LUXURY HOMES Welcome to the latest edition of Harrods Estates magazine, featuring an exclusive selection of luxury homes to buy or rent in central London. Our team of property specialists can provide you with personal service and expert advice on the most suitable home for your requirements. We look forward to speaking with you soon. HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M CONTENTS 08 13 HARRODS MAGAZINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DEBORAH BEE ART DIRECTOR BARNEY PICKARD DEPUTY EDITOR FLEUR FRUZZA CHIEF SUB-EDITORS LISA HILLMAN, NICOLETTE THOMPSON SUB-EDITOR MADELEINE MURPHY PRODUCER LISA BONNICI ART EDITOR SONJA BURRI ACTING ART EDITOR NATALIE MOSQUERA ACTING SENIOR DESIGNER RACHEL ESCUDIER JUNIOR DESIGNER OLIVER JAMIESON FASHION WRITER LAURA JORDAN STAFF WRITER AMY BROOMFIELD EDITORIAL ASSISTANT LOUISE FISH PICTURE RESEARCHER EMILY SELLERS BOOKINGS EDITORS RIKKI KEENE, JACQUELINE MENASAKANIAN PUBLISHER BETH HODDER ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ALETHEA QUARTEY PUBLISHING COORDINATOR SUZY CHAPMAN PUBLISHING ASSISTANT PHOEBE FISHER PRODUCTION MANAGER HAYLEY ELLIS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT CAMILLA JOSEPHS HARRODS ESTATES DIRECTORS JULIAN COOK, SHIRLEY HUMPHREY ASSET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR RICHARD STEPHENSON SALES DIRECTOR SHAUN DRUMMOND MAYFAIR SALES MANAGER JENNIFER MARWICK MIDDLE EAST SALES DESK HASSAN BASMA RUSSIA & CIS DESK LEILA DYOMINOVA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS SHIRLEY HUMPHREY LETTINGS DIRECTOR KAREN BOLAND MIDDLE EAST LETTINGS DESK REEM DOUGRAMAJI MAYFAIR LETTINGS ROBIN BOGH-HENRIKSSEN PROPERTY MANAGER MONICA KENT MARKETING MANAGER EMMA THORNE HARRODS STORE IMAGE IMAGE DIRECTOR MARK BRIGGS GROUP DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS KATHARINE WITTY DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT CHIARA VARESE HARRODS MEDIA MEDIA SALES DIRECTOR GUY CHESTON HEAD OF MEDIA SALES CHARLOTTE MARKS MEDIA SALES MANAGER NICOLE IVASCHENKO MEDIA SALES ASSISTANT CHRISTINA SANTICHATSAK MEDIA PROMOTIONS PROJECT MANAGER ELLEN PAGLIARULO MEDIA MARKETING EXECUTIVE KATIE ARNAUD MARKETING MANAGER, HOME LIAM BUTLER MEDIA SALES MANAGER, HOME CHRIS SWEET MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVES, HOME ADELE BROUSSE, HON BAN LEE MEDIA SALES MANAGER, FASHION ACCESSORIES AND FINE JEWELLERY & WATCHES ROANNE ORLEBAR MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVE, FASHION ACCESSORIES LUCINDA ANDREWS ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES +44 (0)20 7225 5783/5996/5706 PRODUCTION REPRODUCTION ZEBRA PRINT PRODUCTION THE ARTISAN PRESS 3VQOP\[JZQLOMWNÅKM" *ZWUX\WV:WIL4WVLWV;?-: <" 5IaNIQZWNÅKM"8IZS4IVM4WVLWV?39. <"!! PIZZWL[M[\I\M[KWU )TTQVNWZUI\QWVIVLXZQKM[IZMKWZZMK\I\\QUMWN OWQVO\WXZM[[ ?MPWXMaW]MVRWaZMILQVOHarrods Estates)[_MIZMKWUUQ\\ML \WXZW^QLQVO\PMPQOPM[\TM^MTWN K][\WUMZ[MZ^QKMXW[[QJTM _M_W]TLTW^M\WPMIZIVaKWUUMV\[\PI\aW]UIaPI^M 8TMI[MMUIQTUIOIbQVM(PIZZWL[KWU CONTENTS 5 SPRING/SUMMER 2013 14 187 07 TOP 10 6M_TI]VKPM[IVL[XMKQITWNNMZ[ 25 [MKWVLÆWWZ3VQOP\[JZQLOMIXIZ\UMV\ KZMI\QVOIVMTMOIV\[XIKM\PI\NMMT[PWUMTa _PQTMZM\IQVQVOI[MV[MWN OTIUW]Z 08 PERFECT PROPOSAL <WPMTXaW]OM\\PMZQOP\IV[_MZ\W\PI\ ITTQUXWZ\IV\Y]M[\QWV\PM_WZTL¼[UW[\ XZM[\QOQW][PI]\MRWIQTTMZQMPW][M[WNNMZI [MTMK\QWVWN M`Y]Q[Q\MMVOIOMUMV\ZQVO[ 10 LITTLE BLACK BOOK ?PM\PMZaW]ZQLMITKQ\aIL^MV\]ZMQVKT]LM[ IZ\[XWZ\VI\]ZMWZNWWLQ\¼[MI[a\WMVRWa Knightsbridge 13 CRAZY FOR HUE :MÆMK\QVO\PMKWTW]ZUIVQIWN \PM;; KI\_ITS[KZQ[\ITTMZQM[IZMOQ^QVOI[MZQW][ UI\MZQITIJWTL^QJZIV\[XQV 28 REWARDS )VM`KT][Q^MWNNMZWN:M_IZL[XWQV\[ NWZ0IZZWL[:M_IZL[UMUJMZ[_PWJ]aWZ [MTT\PMQZXZWXMZ\a\PZW]OP0IZZWL[-[\I\M[ 30 KNIGHTSBRIDGE & MAYFAIR SALES 7]Z[MKWVL\WVWVM[MTMK\QWVWNXZQUM KMV\ZIT4WVLWV¼[LZMIUPWUM[ 52 KNIGHTSBRIDGE & MAYFAIR LETTINGS 8ZMUQ]UZMV\IT[NZWUIXIZ\UMV\[ \WUIV[QWV[ 68 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 14 WHY I LOVE KNIGHTSBRIDGE 0WUM_IZM[LM[QOVMZ3I\PIZQVM8WWTMa ZMTQ[PM[\PM[MV[MWN KWUU]VQ\a\PMLQ^MZ[Q\a IVL\PMPQLLMVOMU[\PI\KIVJMNW]VLQV\PQ[ M`KT][Q^MIZMIWN 4WVLWV 16 SUPERNOVA )VM_OMVMZI\QWVWN \IJTM_IZMPI[IZZQ^MLI[ \ZILQ\QWVIT\MKPVQY]M[IZMIXXTQML\WN]\]ZQ[\QK LM[QOV[?MPI^MTQN\WNN 0IZZWL[-[\I\M[8ZWXMZ\a5IVIOMUMV\ [MZ^QKMQ[LM[QOVML\WUMM\aW]ZZMY]QZMUMV\[ IVLXZW^QLMIXMZ[WVIT\W]KP 69 ASSET MANAGEMENT 0IZZWL[Q[_WZTLZMVW_VMLNWZ\PMY]ITQ\a WN\PMXZWL]K\[IVL[MZ^QKM[Q\XZW^QLM[ IVL0IZZWL[-[\I\M[)[[M\5IVIOMUMV\ Q[VWM`KMX\QWV 72 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS 18 LITTLE BLACK BOOK 8ZQUMTWKI\QWV[IVLXZMUQ]ULM[QOV 0WUM\WÅ^M[\IZPW\MT[NWWLMV\MZ\IQVUMV\ U][QKIVLIZ\5IaNIQZZMXZM[MV\[\PMJM[\ \PI\4WVLWVPI[\WWNNMZ 20 MAGIC CARPETS =X]XIVLI_Ia"\PMTI\M[\\ZMVLQV[MTN M`XZM[[QWV[MM[\PMP]UJTMZ]OMTM^I\ML\W IJWTLIVL^QJZIV\IZ\NWZU 22 WHY I LOVE MAYFAIR ?Q\PPMZ_WUMV[_MIZKWTTMK\QWV[JI[MLWV IZ\IVLIZKPQ\MK\]ZMLM[QOVMZ2WIVVI 8ZbM\ISQM_QKbÅVL[QV[XQZI\QWVQV\PMIZMI¼[ OITTMZQM[U][M]U[ZM[\I]ZIV\[IVL[PWX[ COVER ILLUSTRATION Zoe More O’Ferrall 25 THE HIGH LIFE <PMQV\MZQWZLM[QOV\MIUI\<PM;\]LQW I\0IZZWL[PI[_WZSMLQ\[UIOQKWVI TOP 10 TOP 10 7 1 New launches and special offers 2 1 CHANEL HOME ACCESSORIES Along with pearls and little black dresses, Coco Chanel loved lions. Celebrating this motif, Chanel has created a clock showcasing a rock crystal lion with diamonds, white gold and a black jade base. Price on application. The Fine Jewellery Room, Ground Floor 2 THE RUG COMPANY Interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud has brought PMZZMÅVMLIM[\PM\QK\WI[MZQM[WN OZIXPQKLM[QOV[NWZ The Rug Company, inspired by Indian stone carvings. Rugs £665/sq m. The Rug Company, Third Floor 4 3 TIMOTHY OULTON Granting vintage pieces a second chance, designer Timothy Oulton breathes new life into antiques with his designs. The Globetrekker range includes a desk made from old travel trunks. £795. Furniture, Third Floor 4 BALDI FURNITURE From the masters of Italianate opulence, Baldi’s Villa Corsini collection of malachite furniture is created using 18th-century mosaic techniques. Available to order. The Luxury Gift & Objet Room, Second Floor 5 3 7 RICHARD MILLE Upon its launch in 2011, Richard Mille’s Bubba Watson RM 038 watch was an instant success. The follow-up RM 055 model is made from extra-rigid grade 5 titanium. £69,000. The Fine Watch Room, Ground Floor 6 6 BOODLES The grace of a swan has inspired Boodles’ Swan Diamond Ring. The platinum ring has four curved diamond sections surrounding the 0.90ct round brilliant-cut solitaire. £12,000. The Fine Jewellery Room, Ground Floor 7 5 HARRODS REWARDS BONUS Harrods Rewards members will receive 100,000 bonus Rewards points when buying or selling a property with Harrods Estates. See page 28 for details. Call 020 7225 6506 or email [email protected] 8 NATUZZI TENORE With its geometric lines, ultra-slim armrests and stainless-steel feet, Natuzzi’s Tenore sofa is minimalist furniture that has maximum impact. From £1,760. Modern Upholstery, Third Floor 9 10 9 DESIGN FOR LIVING SERVICE It’s easy to see how new furnishings will look in your home before you buy, thanks to digital plans created by the Design For Living team. Furniture, Third Floor 10 VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Whimsical high jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels has KZMI\MLIVM_<_W*]\\MZÆa*M\_MMV\PM.QVOMZ:QVO adding a pink sapphire and diamond edition. £17,600. The Fine Jewellery Room, Ground Floor 8 HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M 8 MUST-HAVE 8 PERFECT PROPOSAL To help you get the right answer to that all-important question, the world’s most prestigious haute joaillerie houses offer a selection of exquisite engagement rings Photographer Ted Humble-Smith FROM TOP Bulgari platinum ring with Asscher-cut diamond set in Griffe style, price on application; Harry Winston platinum, cushion-cut diamond and micropavé solitaire ring, price on application; Cartier Adele platinum and radiant-cut diamond ring, price on application; Tiffany & Co Tiffany Setting diamond engagement ring, price on application; De Beers Adonis Rose white-gold and white-diamond ring £20,000. Available from The Fine Jewellery Room, Ground Floor 10 FOCUS 10 LITTLE BLACK BOOK Whether your ideal city adventure includes art, sport, nature or food, it’s easy to enjoy Knightsbridge By Ben Felsenburg / Illustrator Zoe More O’Ferrall 1 BEST HOME FROM HOME For its prime location, The Knightsbridge Hotel is unbeatable. However, its real charm lies in its rooms and suites, where owner and interior designer Kit Kemp has created a beautiful balance between luxury and domesticity via a careful selection of furnishings and fabrics. Service will provide for your every need – or, if you prefer, be altogether invisible. 10 Beaufort Gardens, London SW3 1PT 020 7584 6300 2 BEST FOR TENNIS Tennis Getty Images; stables Corbis .WZI\MVVQ[TW^MZ\PMZM¼[VW\PQVOUWZM invigorating than a session out on court. So, fortunately for die-hard enthusiasts, the Hyde Park Tennis Centre is open year-round. There are six full-size hard courts and two mini-courts for younger players, and coaching is available for both adults and children. For a leisurely change of pace, the Will To Win centre offers other activities, including a nine-hole putting green and the inimitably English delight of lawn green bowls. Alternatively, hire out an ElliptiGO bike for a workout on the move. South Carriage Drive, Hyde Park London W2 2UH 3 BEST PAMPERING GYM A recharging visit to the gym should leave you feeling on top of the world, and nowhere is that more true than at The Berkeley. Its facilities include a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the capital to gaze at as you ease 11 beef stroganoff, all done with a LMTQKI\MI]\PMV\QKQ\a6I\]ZITTaaW]¼TT want to sample the extensive vodka TQ[\#QN aW]¼ZMNMMTQVOM`\ZI^IOIV\\PM Fabergé Imperial Collection Vodka limited edition is decanted from – you guessed it – a Fabergé egg, and served in Venetian glass tumblers. 116 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7PJ 020 7225 3122 FOCUS (or power) your way through the water. Elsewhere, you can treat yourself to everything from yoga to boxing in the WVM\WWVMÅ\VM[[\ZIQVQVO[M[[QWV[ wind down with an indulgent Comfort Zone Body Ritual, or take a few hours for a Day Spa Escape that will leave you refreshed from head to toe. Wilton Place, London SW1X 7RL 020 7235 6000 6 BEST SOLAR-POWERED BOATING 4 BEST FINE ART Tucked away among the boutiques of Walton Street is this quiet, estimable showcase of modern art. Open for just a few years, the Stephanie Hoppen Gallery has established itself as a place for those with an eye for the latest and most exciting work by artists from all over the world. Hoppen, who is also an interior designer, has created a welcoming space; her philosophy is that buying a work of art should be a “love I\ÅZ[\[QOP\ºM`XMZQMVKM·[W^Q[Q\WZ[ to her gallery should be prepared for the start of a lifelong affair. 17 Walton Street, London SW3 2HX 020 7589 3678 5 BEST SECRET OASIS Only 100 feet above the bustling throngs of Kensington High Street TQMOIZLMV[Å\NWZIVMUXMZWZ<PM Roof Gardens are laid out in traditional English woodland, Tudor and Spanish styles and brimming with ÆIUQVOWM[L]KS[Å[PIVLW\PMZ wildlife. The 1.5 acres are a delightful surprise for newcomers and an enchanting setting for social occasions, whether in the form of drinking and dining at the Babylon restaurant and bar or watching live soul, jazz, rock IVLXWXU][QKI\<PM+T]J1\¼[IT[W an unforgettable location for a wedding or private party; there are seven spaces available for between 20 and 500 guests. 99 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA 020 7937 7994 Taking a boat out in Hyde Park is I[\ZILQ\QWVITIÅ`\]ZMWVI^Q[Q\WZ¼[ itinerary as tea and scones or a trip to Buckingham Palace. But now the experience has moved into the modern age with the SolarShuttle, which glides along the Serpentine powered by the sun. Junior captains can try their hand at steering one of \PM\_WM`\ZI[PQX[¼_PMMT[ Serpentine Road, Hyde Park London W2 2UH, 020 7262 1330 7 BEST RIDING STABLES Rotten Row in Hyde Park has been a thoroughfare for horse riders for centuries. Follow in their hoof-steps with the help of Hyde Park Stables, which offers individual and group lessons as well as intensive courses. Lessons take place either in an outdoor arena or in Hyde Park itself, so you can trot alongside the Serpentine or take in the sights. The stables cater for riders of all abilities, from the aW]VOM[\VW^QKMUQVQU]UÅ^MaMIZ[ old) to experienced equestrians who wish to learn advanced dressage. 63 Bathurst Mews, London W2 2SB 020 7723 2813 8 BEST TASTE OF OLD RUSSIA 0MZM¼[NWWLR][\TQSMaW]Zbabushka used to make it, in a restaurant that transports the style and cuisine of imperial St Petersburg westward for the delectation of London diners. Mari Vanna is open all day, but to N]TTaIXXZMKQI\M\PMSQ\KPMVaW]¼TT want an evening meal, when you can choose from classics including blinis, ÅTTMLXQZWOQJWZ[KP\IVLWN KW]Z[M 9 BEST EXHIBITION It takes a star of uncommon stature to make a mark on a global occasion _Q\PW]\M^MV\]ZVQVO]XJ]\\PI\¼[ what David Bowie managed to do at the Olympics, where his songs were among the highlights of both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. <PM>)¼[M`PQJQ\QWV,I^QL*W_QM 1[M`XTWZM[PQ[QVÆ]MVKMWVNI[PQWV and music over the decades, tracing his evolution from a teenage mod to an innovative performer who created a succession of bizarre stage personae. The exhibition includes lyrics, costumes, photos, music videos and M^MV*W_QM¼[W_VQV[\Z]UMV\[ Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL 020 7942 2000 10 BEST DESIGNER CHIC Everything is polished at The Bulgari 0W\MTNZWU\PMJTIKSOZIVQ\MÆWWZ[ to the mahogany of the lobby. But there is far more to the hotel than meets the eye; hidden below ground are six levels that include a sweeping ballroom and a 47-seat cinema. The bedrooms offer dressing facilities that would satisfy a Hollywood star – as would the spa, with its lavish marble and Italian glass décor, and the 25-metre pool. Il Ristorante will satisfy gourmands; for more intimate occasions, guests can book a private LQVQVOZWWU<PM*]TOIZQQ[\PMÅZ[\ and last word in hotel luxury. 171 Knightsbridge, London SW7 1DW 020 7151 1010 CRAZY FOR HUE :MÆMK\QVO\PMKWTW]ZUIVQIWN\PM;XZQVO;]UUMZKI\_ITS[ KZQ[\ITTMZQM[IZMOQ^QVOI[MZQW][UI\MZQITIJWTL^QJZIV\[XQV FROM LEFT Saint-Louis Amadeus hock £143, Intervalle highball £124 and Cerdagne hock £157 FROM LEFT William Yeoward :MXEXYQFPIV GSGOXEMPGSYTIERHKSFPIX FROM LEFT Kosta Boda Make Up Nail Polish from £39 and Make Up Hotlips £45 FROM LEFT Saint-Louis Excess wine glass £423; Kosta Boda Make Up Lipstick from £39 and Make Up Hotlips £45 FROM LEFT Kosta Boda Make Up Lipstick from £39; and Waterford 0MWQSVI¾YXIERHZEWI FROM LEFT Villeroy & Boch Numa vase £55; and Roche Bobois 7SPM¾SVIW3WWMZEWI FROM LEFT Saint-Louis Oxymore hock £152; Christofle /E[EPM¾YXIERHWilliam Yeoward Celeste goblet £44.95 FROM LEFT Orrefors ZEWIChristofle Kawali tumbler ERH Theresienthal 1IQTLMWGERHPIWXMGO Available from Crystal & Glass,Villeroy & Boch, and Waterford Crystal, Second Floor FROM LEFT Hermès Fanfare large tumbler £152 and small tumbler £141; and Haviland:IVWIEY[MRIKPEWW 13 STYLE 13 14 FOCUS 14 WHY I LOVE KNIGHTSBRIDGE Homewares designer Katharine Pooley loves to travel, but she also relishes the sense of community, the diversity and the hidden gems that can be found in this exclusive area of London By Amy Broomfield / Photographer Derrick Santini W ith all the time she spends travelling the world in search of inspiration for her designs, it’s easy to be envious of Katharine Pooley’s adventurous lifestyle. Her homewares are typically eclectic, with materials and patterns inspired by Africa, the Middle East and )[QI*]\_PMV[PM¼[VW\RM\[M\\QVO[PM TMIL[I[]ZXZQ[QVOTaLW_V\WMIZ\P domestic life with her husband, two kids and four dogs in her Knightsbridge mews home. And, although the area is perhaps best known for Harrods and the homes of the rich and famous, Pooley says that, with its UIVaNIUQTaZ]VJ][QVM[[M[IVL ZMO]TIZVMQOPJW]ZTaUMM\]X[ Knightsbridge still manages to maintain a community feel. DO YOU LIVE HERE ALL YEAR ROUND? Yes and no. Yes, in that our lives are consistent because the kids go to school in London. No, because I travel a lot for work. I’m probably away three days out of every month. WHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD DO YOU FEEL AT HOME? WHAT’S YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF THE AREA? There are two other places where I feel at home. As well as our house in the country, we have a home in Scotland – and that’s where my heart is. I also love a place in Colorado where we had a house. When we lived there, we went skiing in the mountains. I’m completely outdoorsy and my husband is a professional tennis player, so he’s very sporty too. I shouldn’t be in the city at all, really – I should be in the country. 1ZWVQKITTaUaÅZ[\RWJ_I[_Q\P Harrods one Christmas. I must have been about 18 – so, quite young – and it was intimidating. It’s a huge shop, and some people had been there for years, so I was the newest member of staff. But I loved it. It was one of \PMJM[\RWJ[1¼^MM^MZPIL WHAT IS IT ABOUT LONDON THAT INSPIRES YOU? I know I’m British, but I believe that 4WVLWVQ[\PMÅVM[\KQ\aQV\PM_WZTL FOCUS 15 National Army Museum Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HT 020 7881 6606 The Pie Man 16 Cale Street London SW3 3QU 020 7225 0587 The Grenadier 18 Wilton Row London SW1X 7NR 020 7235 3074 The wide range of designs in Pooley’s shop reveals her talent for understanding and marrying diverse cultural influences It has a lot to offer: history; culture; parks – we have lots of hidden parks – and most of the museums are free. It’s also a cosmopolitan city, and easy to get around with the Underground and buses, although I like to walk or use the Boris bikes. WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU GET HOME FROM WORK? My life is full on, with two kids to take care of. Bath time, dinner time, story time. My life doesn’t stop until they have gone to bed at 8 o’clock. I don’t watch a lot of television, so I try to sit and read to switch off. WHERE DO YOU GO TO ESCAPE THE CROWDS? I have four dogs, so I head to Hyde Park. Richmond Park is incredible too. We’re also members of Cadogan Gardens, which are really beautiful. WHY IS KNIGHTSBRIDGE SO SPECIAL? To me, Knightsbridge is a village; it’s still safe, and has a sense of community – well, certainly on my street. They all know us at Jago’s, the TWKITJ]\KPMZIVLI\\PMÅ[PUWVOMZ too. I like being a regular. Many of the local restaurants are family-run, so we tend to go back to them. I love the area’s diversity, too. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL GALLERY/MUSEUM? That’s a hard one, because my son dictates that. The National Army Museum is great; we go there a lot. The Science Museum is incredible, and so is the V&A. Jago Butchers of Chelsea 9 Elystan Street London SW3 3NT 020 7589 5531 WHAT ARE THE AREA’S HIDDEN GEMS? The Grenadier on Wilton Row. It’s tiny – one of the oldest pubs in England – and a real hidden treasure. Gardens like Cadogan and St Luke’s are great too. The area also has some of the best old sweet shops. And everybody in Knightsbridge knows the Pie Man; plus there’s Jak’s Café, which has some of the best salads and juices. Katharine Pooley homewares are available from Luxury Gift & Objet Room, Second Floor MUST-HAVE 16 SUPERNOVA A new generation of tableware has arrived as traditional techniques are applied to futuristic designs. We have liftoff CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Alessi bowl £78; 'LVMWXS¾I Transatlantique tray £617; Georg Jensen large Panton tray £330; Greggio Dogale bowl from £105; Alessi small bowl £49; 'LVMWXS¾I Transatlantique small bowl £348, large bowl £1,094 and centrepiece £1,293; Alessi basket £95 and juicer £48. Available from Silver Room and The Tea & Coffee Room, Second Floor FOCUS 18 LITTLE BLACK BOOK 0WUM\WÅ^M[\IZPW\MT[NWWLMV\MZ\IQVUMV\U][QKIVLIZ\5IaNIQZZMXZM[MV\[\PMJM[\\PI\4WVLWVPI[\WWNNMZ By Ben Felsenburg / Illustrator Zoe More O’Ferrall Spencer House Corbis; Albemarle Street Andrew Haslam; Crockfords Rex Features; Institute of Contemporary Arts Courtesy of ILA & Mark Blower; White Cube Stephen White courtesy of White Cube 1 BEST AFTERNOON TEA The Palm Court is the most impressive and authentic example of an Art Deco QV\MZQWZ\PI\WVMKW]TLPWXM\WÅVL· indeed, it’s been used for a number of period dramas, including =X[\IQZ[ ,W_V[\IQZ[. Afternoon tea here is just as delicious as the surroundings, offering \PMÅVM[\TMIN JTMVL[QV\PMXW\ITWVO with sandwiches, scones and pastries. <PM8IZS4IVM0W\MT4WVLWV?2*@ ! 2 BEST RETURN TO THE AGE OF ELEGANCE 4WVOQVONWZ\PMZMÅVMUMV\[WN \P century aristocratic life? Then you’ll ÅVL;XMVKMZ0W][MILZMIU*]QT\Ja \PMÅZ[\-IZT;XMVKMZIVIVKM[\WZWN Diana, Princess of Wales, Spencer 0W][MQ[\PMTIZOM[\[]Z^Q^QVOXZQ^I\M palace of the era in London. The rooms breathe period elegance thanks to a painstaking restoration. ;\2IUM[¼[8TIKM4WVLWV;?)6: !! 6 BEST FOR HIGH ROLLERS 4 BEST FOR BOHEMIANS Become a member of The Arts Club and you join a coterie whose ranks have included Dickens, Rodin and Liszt, and other preeminent artists IVL[KQMV\Q[\[<PI\PQ[\WZa·IVL\PM club’s elegant Georgian townhouse ·PIZSJIKS\WIUW[\KQ^QTQ[MLXI[\1V its revamped incarnation, following a relaunch in 2011, The Arts Club is a hub of contemporary culture, with Gwyneth Paltrow and pop maestro 5IZS:WV[WVIUWVO\PMQVÆ]MV\QIT faces found in its rooms. From the restaurants to the artworks, lectures, exhibitions and musical performances, there’s plenty to savour. ,W^MZ;\ZMM\4WVLWV?;68 !! 5 BEST TEMPLE OF SCIENCE 3 BEST FIVE-STAR HOTEL While some establishments brashly announce their ornate riches to the world, The May Fair offers its luxury with reserved discretion. But don’t be deceived. Whatever your heart may LM[QZMaW]¼TTÅVLQ\I\\PQ[PW\MT which traces its association with an elite clientele to the day in 1927 when it was opened by George V. Set in the heart of Mayfair, The May Fair is a There’s no hint from the outside, but 21 Albemarle Street is where the modern world was shaped; it was here that, in the 19th century, the English scientist and inventor Michael Faraday went about his work in a career that ultimately led to the electrical devices we use today. The Royal Institution is renowned for its annual Christmas lectures given by science’s great names; its Faraday museum and L‘Oréal Young Scientist Centre are treasure troves for curious young minds. A classic British brasserie menu in the recently redesigned bar and café is an ideal pit stop for a family outing. )TJMUIZTM;\ZMM\4WVLWV?;*; !!! There are certain leisure pursuits that should be taken very seriously. And when it comes to gaming, no detail is spared at Crockfords; after all, they have been doing it longer than any other establishment in the world. Choose from a high-stakes gaming room, or a [ITTMXZQ^uM. Even nongamblers can enjoy Crockfords; the Wellington restaurant has an excellent wine list and wide choice of cuisines. +]ZbWV;\ZMM\4WVLWV?2<6 ! 7 BEST FOR CULTURE VULTURES The Mall might appear to be a bastion of tradition, but it is also home to a powerhouse of radical culture. The Institute of Contemporary Arts prides itself on presenting avant-garde music, art and cinema, along with talks by creative thinkers. Set within a John Nash-designed Regency building, it’s also home to a handily situated bar that’s refreshingly uncrowded for central London and perfect for a civilised drink to discuss the evening’s cultural event. <PM5ITT4WVLWV;?A)0 ! 8 BEST FOR TRANQUILLITY Whether you crave peace or Pilates, the Light Centre is the place to break away from the stresses of the outside _WZTL.ZWUaWOIIVLÅ\VM[[KTI[[M[ that suit different levels of ability to the trainers dedicated to achieving strength and conditioning, the 9 BEST CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY 7VMWN \PMUW[\QVÆ]MV\QITNWZKM[QV modern art, White Cube began as a small gallery opened by Jay Jopling in 1993 on Duke Street. Since then, Jopling has gone on to achieve an QVÆ]MV\QIT[\I\][I[ILMITMZKWTTMK\WZ and exhibitor. The original gallery closed over a decade ago, but just around the corner is the Modernist building on Mason’s Yard, whose design is one of the most striking sights in Belgravia. Within are long galleries, carefully lit by slit windows and roof lights. A visit to White Cube is like a speed-course on what’s happening in the world of contemporary art. ·5I[WV[AIZL4WVLWV;?A*= ! 10 BEST CREATIVE CUISINE Art and the culinary sciences collide to UIOVQÅKMV\MNNMK\I\;SM\KP_PQKPPI[ been wowing sophisticated diners for a decade. Choose from two dining spaces: the more formal elegance of the Lecture Room or the riot of colour and design with which Turner Prize winner Martin Creed has bedecked the Gallery. Either way, prepare for a voyage of discovery via the creations of master chef Pierre Gagnaire. 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Available from The Rug Company, Third Foor 13 14 22 FOCUS 22 WHY I LOVE MAYFAIR ?Q\PPMZ_WUMV[_MIZKWTTMK\QWV[JI[MLWVIZ\IVLIZKPQ\MK\]ZMLM[QOVMZ2WIVVI8ZbM\ISQM_QKbÅVL[QV[XQZI\QWV QV\PMIZMI¼[OITTMZQM[U][M]U[[WXPQ[\QKI\MLZM[\I]ZIV\[IVL[PWX[By Laura Jordan / Photographer Derrick Santini A ny jet-setters worth their monogrammed Louis Vuitton luggage know that when it comes to glamorous London locales, Mayfair is hard to beat. After all, the area plays host to world-class galleries and Michelin-starred restaurants, intimate private members’ clubs and luxury hotels, and is bordered by some of the capital’s grandest green spaces. It’s no wonder the glitterati choose to work and play in Mayfair. Joining that group of W1 devotees is Polish designer Joanna Przetakiewicz. As the founder of La Mania – the womenswear label that is causing a stir with its architectural LZM[[M[_Q\PINMUQVQVMÆW]ZQ[P – Przetakiewicz is no stranger to sophisticated style. What else would you expect from someone who counts Karl Lagerfeld as a friend and mentor? Here, she explains why she has adopted Mayfair as her London home. WHERE IS HOME FOR YOU? I’m based in St Moritz, but I spend around 60 days a year in London. I’m often in Warsaw [where La Mania is based] and sometimes in the South of France. But wherever I am, I call it home; I just need my family photos around me. London is an energetic city, but in a completely different way to New York, which can be tiring. There’s a special crowd in London. WHY DO YOU LOVE MAYFAIR? WHEN DID YOU FIRST COME TO LONDON? 1ÅZ[\KIUM\W4WVLWVUIVaaMIZ[ ago. But I started spending a lot of time here about eight years ago. I fell QVTW^M_Q\P4WVLWVNZWU\PMÅZ[\ moment, because it’s a super-friendly city – very open and international. It creates a special, warm atmosphere. This is the heart of London. Mayfair is alive culturally, because everything is here: art galleries, restaurants, shopping. Most chic London life is based in Mayfair now. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS IN MAYFAIR? I like going to Cecconi’s for lunch – FOCUS 23 White Cube gallery 25–26 Mason’s Yard London SW1Y 6BU 020 7930 5373 Cecconi’s 5A Burlington Gardens London W1S 3EP 020 7434 1500 Nyumba salon 6–7 Mount Street London W1K 3EH 020 7408 1489 Przetakiewicz’s interest in art and architecture is reflected in her home’s style it’s always buzzing there – and to Harry’s Bar at night. And I also love the Arts Club in Dover Street – I’m addicted. The Connaught Hotel is very popular for tea, too, and I love their hot toddy. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE GALLERIES IN MAYFAIR? The Royal Academy of Arts and White Cube are my favourites. I base my collections very much on art and architecture; I love the work of Zaha Hadid, Anish Kapoor and Jeff Koons. WHICH LONDON HOTELS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? Brown’s Hotel or the Berkeley. WHAT’S THE BEST-KEPT SECRET IN MAYFAIR? 1TW^M5W]V\;\ZMM\<PMÅZ[\ place I became familiar with there was Michael Charalambous’ salon, Nyumba. All my friends go there, so it’s a bit of a meeting point for us. They love Michael, and they visit his salon at least once a week. Downstairs there’s a spa where you can get a facial or a massage. AS A FASHION DESIGNER, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF LONDON STYLE? Fifteen years ago, London style was a lot more rock’n’roll. Now it’s much more chic, thanks to people like Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham. London style is elegant, very feminine. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE BUILDING IN LONDON? The Natural History Museum is my absolute favourite. And Harrods is an iconic building too; when I think of London, a picture of Harrods Harry’s Bar 26 South Audley Street London W1K 2PD 020 7408 0844 illuminated at night comes to mind. Bond Street is the most beautiful street in London. It’s a 10-minute walk from my house. We used to walk there at night to look at all the wonderful window displays. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE LONDON EXPERIENCE? Going to the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony. It was absolutely wonderful. La Mania is available from Eveningwear, First Floor THE STUDIO 25 THE HIGH LIFE Harrods’ interior-design team The Studio has worked its magic on I[MKWVLÆWWZ3VQOP\[JZQLOMIXIZ\UMV\KZMI\QVOIVMTMOIV\[XIKM \PI\NMMT[PWUMTa_PQTMZM\IQVQVOI[MV[MWN OTIUW]Z By Ann Havisham / Photographer Tom Sullam Since 2009, The Studio at Harrods has offered a world-class interior design service. The interior architects, designers and operations specialists at The Studio have undertaken a vast range of projects for a variety of clients. The team’s speciality is turning the aspirations of each client brief into a reality, building on ideas using a range of visual tools and resources available from Harrods and beyond. The team recently refurbished a luxury apartment in Knightsbridge. Sara Cosgrove, Head of The Studio, reveals the details of the project. T he best thing about buying a show apartment is that the hard work of choosing everything is already done. There is a pristine state-of-the-art fridge, the multimedia system works in every room, the curtains have a satisfyingly silky swish. The worst thing about buying a show apartment is the big question: what if it’s not furnished to your taste? 1\¼[M`\ZMUMTaLQNÅK]T\VW\\WTM\ÅZ[\QUXZM[[QWV[OM\ the better of you, especially when it comes to something as personal as your home. When our clients arrived for a viewing of what was to become their home, they fell in love. The area was perfect. The accommodation size suited their needs and they loved the fact that it was new. Fortunately, they could see beyond the interior design, which just didn’t add up to what they wanted. It wasn’t just that the colour scheme WZÅ`\]ZM[IVLÅ\\QVO[_MZMVW\_PI\\PMa_W]TLPI^M chosen – the couple had a young family and some of \PMTIZOMZXQMKM[_W]TLJMLIVOMZW][NWZTQ\\TMÅVOMZ[ and all-consuming curiosity. For example, there were particularly large doors on all the wardrobes, and some X THE STUDIO 26 of the fabrics didn’t look like they would react well to KPQTLZMV¼[[\QKSaÅVOMZ[ We love it when clients present us with a challenge. It’s really important for us to fully understand their desires and requirements. Sometimes – if they’re not sure themselves what they want – we arrive at a creative brief by a process of eliminating the things they don’t want. It can be easier that way. We discovered, for example, that the home would be used just a few times a year as a London residence, but that they still wanted it to be comfortable and homely. The couple felt that the hall was too dark for a young NIUQTaJ]\I\\PM[IUM\QUM\PMaLMÅVQ\MTa_IV\ML something glamorous. Their favourite brand is Fendi and they love sparkle, but they also wanted a streamlined TWWS_Q\PM^MZa\PQVOÅ\\QVOXMZNMK\TaQV\W\PM[XIKM Once we had presented our mood boards, the clients let us get on with it. This is when the real magic begins. We started with the entrance hall. Originally, the central structure was timber clad, making everything a bit gloomy. We removed this and clad it in mirror instead, both inside and out, so we created the feeling of a jewellery box. In the sitting room, the client had suggested a Fendi TV unit, but it was rather too small for the space. So our bespoke team took over, and created a unit that perfectly suited the room, incorporating everything the clients needed for multimedia entertainment. In the master bedroom, we included Swarovski crystal strips around the edges of the doors and along the internal drawer fronts for a touch of glamour. We even put crystals on the headboard of the bed. We also completely redesigned the lighting layout. Lighting is all-too-often underestimated – it makes such a difference if it has been carefully thought through. Additionally, with the children in mind, we installed blackout blinds so everyone can get to sleep easily. Were the clients happy? They loved it all. But it’s the little details that always impress people the most. A big <>]VQ\\PI\XMZNMK\TaÅ\[\PM[XIKMQ[\PMSQVLWN \PQVO that’s expected. But a drawer that sparkles when it opens – that’s the magical bit. HMN For more information, please contact The Studio team on 020 7225 5926 or at www. thestudioatharrods.com THIS PAGE & PREVIOUS PAGE The Studio created a streamlined and elegant style, with personal touches and hints of sparkle 66 67 HARRODS ESTATES HARRODS REWARDS EXCLUSIVE OFFER Harrods Rewards members will receive 100,000 bonus Rewards points when selling or purchasing their property through Harrods Estates. 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The area is home to numerous shops, restaurants, antiques and antiquities dealers, and chic bars and clubs. Considering its location in central London, Knightsbridge is surprisingly leafy and green, especially around the private garden squares, Kensington Palace and Hyde Park. The park provides ample opportunity for leisure activities, including summer concerts as well as exhibitions at the Serpentine Gallery. EATON PLACE, SW1 A one-bedroom flat of approximately 936sq ft (87sq m) is available on the second floor of a handsome stucco-fronted period building at the preferred western end of Eaton Place, just a few minutes’ walk from Chelsea and Sloane Square. The large reception room overlooks Eaton Place, and the apartment has a large bedroom facing south towards Eaton Square. Leasehold: Approximately 41 years remaining Price: £1,795,000 020 7893 8343 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 31 HANS ROAD, SW3 A spacious two-bedroom apartment of approximately 1,045sq ft (97sq m) is available on the lower ground floor of this small portered block. Beautifully presented, the property benefits from an impressive reception room opening onto a private patio garden. Hans Road is situated off Brompton Road, directly opposite Harrods, and ideally located for all the amenities Knightsbridge has to offer. Originally consisting of two period buildings, the block has been refurbished to provide a number of purpose-built apartments with a reception area, daily porter, lift and security. Share of freehold Price: £1,950,000 020 7225 6509 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 32 ENNISMORE GARDENS, SW7 An immaculately presented apartment of approximately 932sq ft (87sq m) is available on the second floor of a period building in an exclusive Knightsbridge garden square. The property has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a reception room and a large kitchen/ breakfast room that opens out onto a west-facing terrace. The property is close to both Hyde Park and South Kensington. Leasehold: Approximately 105 years remaining Price: £2,000,000 020 7893 8044 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 33 ONE HANS CRESCENT, SW1 A beautifully presented two-double-bedroom duplex apartment of approximately 1,130sq ft (105sq m) is available on a long-term basis in a prestigious development just behind Harrods. The apartment is furnished and has a large open-plan kitchen/ reception room leading to a terrace, along with a small terrace leading off both bedrooms on the floor above. Accommodation comprises kitchen/reception room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and guest cloakroom. The property has underground parking for one car, and a 24-hour concierge. Leasehold: Approximately 988 years remaining Price: £3,700,000 020 7893 8343 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 34 MONTPELIER PLACE, SW7 A newly refurbished four- to five-bedroom house is available on the corner of Montpelier Place and Sterling Street, in the heart of Knightsbridge between Brompton Road and Hyde Park. Accommodation of approximately 2,024sq ft (188sq m) is arranged over four levels and includes three receptions rooms, four bedrooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room on the lower ground floor. Freehold Price: £4,450,000 020 7225 6509 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 35 GROSVENOR CRESCENT MEWS, SW1 This approximately 1,655sq ft (154sq m) mews house, located in a gated Belgravia development, comprises a reception/dining room, kitchen, large master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, and two further bedrooms with a separate shower room. The property is located in the heart of Belgravia, close to the West End. Freehold Price: £4,650,000 020 7893 8343 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 36 TREVOR SQUARE, SW7 A first-floor apartment of approximately 1,773sq ft (165sq m) is available in an exclusive development located at the south side of Trevor Square. The apartment comprises two double bedrooms (both en-suite), a large reception/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room and spacious entrance hall. 17–22 Trevor Square was redeveloped from the old Harrods Depository building in 2002, providing 40 residences over six levels. Finished to the highest specification, with Poggenpohl kitchens, air conditioning and a Crestron integrated home-entertainment system, the development provides a 24-hour concierge, a residents’ roof garden and a comprehensive security system. There is also a space available in the first-floor car park. Leasehold: Approximately 988 years remaining Price: £6,200,000 020 7225 6508 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 37 HARRODS COURT, SW3 A well-presented two-bedroom apartment is available on the first floor of this discreet portered development in the heart of Knightsbridge. In a quiet area at the end of Brompton Place, the modern block benefits from 24-hour security. The property offers spacious accommodation of approximately 1,178sq ft (109sq m) with a large entertaining area and master-bedroom suite, plus second bedroom, large kitchen and ample storage space. There is also an underground parking space included. The apartment is ideally located for all the amenities of Knightsbridge, Hyde Park and South Kensington. Share of freehold Price: £2,600,000 020 7225 6509 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 38 ASTELL STREET, SW3 A charming, five-bedroom family house of approximately 4,352sq ft (404sq m) is available on a quiet street in Chelsea. The accommodation is arranged over four floors accessed by a generous staircase that is lit by a skylight. The house has three large living/entertaining rooms, along with a dining room and study. Four of the five bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and there is a separate dressing room in the master bedroom suite. Astell Street is located between King’s Road and Chelsea Green, just a few minutes’ walk from South Kensington. Freehold Price: £9,500,000 020 7225 6508 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 39 BEAUFORT GARDENS, SW3 Constructed in the 19th century, this period terrace building of approximately 5,964sq ft (554sq m) comprises lower ground, ground and five upper floors, and is currently arranged as five lateral flats with a duplex penthouse on the fourth and fifth floors. There is a self-contained office between the first and second floors that could be converted into a studio flat (subject to consents and planning permission). The property is well maintained and is presented in good condition with a lift serving all floors to the fourth floor. Two of the flats benefit from large balconies, and Flat 1 has two patios. There is also a large west-facing roof terrace between the second and third floors. Situated in the heart of Knightsbridge, Beaufort Gardens is a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac accessed via Brompton Road. Freehold Price: £11,950,000 020 7893 8044 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 13284)0-)6759%6)7; *EGMRKWSYXLERHHMVIGXP]SZIVPSSOMRKXLIWUYEVIXLMWTIVMSH XS[RLSYWISJETTVS\MQEXIP]WUJXWUQMWEVVERKIHSZIV WM\¾SSVW[MXLEPMJX8LITVSTIVX]LEWFIIRVIJYVFMWLIHERHMRXIVMSV HIWMKRIHXSXLILMKLIWXWTIGM½GEXMSRMRGSVTSVEXMRKXLIPEXIWX XIGLRSPSK]8LIPS[IVKVSYRHKVSYRHERH½VWX¾SSVWLSYWIXLVII WTEGMSYWVIGITXMSRIRXIVXEMRMRKEVIEWEPPSJ[LMGLLEZIEGGIWWXS IMXLIVXLIHSYFPILIMKLXKPE^IHEXVMYQSVXLIVSSJXIVVEGI8LI QEWXIVFIHVSSQWYMXIMWSRXLIWIGSRH¾SSVERHJSYVSXLIVHSYFPI FIHVSSQWSGGYT]XLIVIQEMRMRKXSTX[S¾SSVW8LIVIMWER EHHMXMSREPWM\XLFIHVSSQWYMXISRXLIPS[IVKVSYRH¾SSVXLEXGSYPH FIYWIHEWEWXEJJFIHVSSQ8LITVSTIVX]MWPSGEXIHMRXLILIEVXSJ /RMKLXWFVMHKIGPSWIXS&VSQTXSR6SEHERH,]HI4EVO Freehold Price: £14,500,000 020 7225 6508 [email protected] HAR R ODSES TAT ES.C O M SALES 41 KENSINGTON COURT, W8 This Grade II listed, refurbished residence of approximately 6,315sq ft (587sq m) comprises four reception rooms and seven bedroom suites and is arranged over six floors, with lift access to all floors except the fourth (top) floor. The property benefits from high ceilings and many 19th-century architectural styles, from the Victorian façade to a Baroque-inspired fireplace in the first-floor drawing room and an intricate Gothic-influenced ceiling in the library. Kensington Court is located just south of Kensington High Street, a short walk from Kensington Gardens and ideally placed for the outstanding schools, shops, restaurants and transport facilities of the area. Knightsbridge and the West End are a few minutes’ drive, and there is easy access to Cromwell Road/A4 for Heathrow and beyond. Freehold Price: £16,950,000 020 7893 8044 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 42 MAYFAIR SALES Fashionable Mayfair offers traditional village charm in a modern city The May Fair, which took place in this leafy area of London for a fortnight every year from 1686 to 1764, gave the neighbourhood its famous name. Today, modern luxury buildings mix with period properties to contribute to Mayfair’s distinctive character. Mayfair has always been an exceedingly popular place to live. With a wealth of beautiful properties, excellent restaurants and boutique shops, its popularity continues to grow, and residences in the neighbourhood are highly sought after. The area’s distinctive charm and village atmosphere have been preserved through the decades, thanks in part to the picturesque greenery of neighbouring Hyde Park and Green Park. HAMPSHIRE HOUSE Hyde Park Place, W2 A spacious and bright two-bedroom apartment is available in an exclusive portered block near Hyde Park. Accommodation of approximately 932sq ft (87sq m) comprises a large reception room, a kitchen, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a guest cloakroom. Leasehold: Approximately 88 years remaining Price: £1,150,000 020 7409 9205 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 43 THE LANCASTERS Hyde Park, W2 A selection of ultramodern apartments is available in this new development overlooking Hyde Park. The Lancasters has a grand portico entrance and its own swimming pool and spa, as well as secure valet parking. Leasehold: Approximately 998 years remaining Price: From £1,200,000 to £8,500,000 020 7409 9047 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 44 PARK LANE Mayfair, W1 Situated on the fourth floor of one of Mayfair’s most prestigious buildings, this well-proportioned one-bedroom apartment of approximately 790sq ft (73sq m), with views of Hyde Park, comprises reception/dining room, double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and separate kitchen. Just moments from Mayfair, the building benefits from 24-hour security, concierge service and lift access. Leasehold: Approximately 121 years remaining Price: £1,999,500 020 7409 9346 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 45 LANCHESTER COURT Seymour Street, W2 A beautifully presented four-bedroom lateral apartment of approximately 1,603sq ft (149sq m) is available on the third floor (with lift) of this well-maintained mansion block. Accommodation comprises a large reception/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, and separate cloakroom. Seymour Street is close to Hyde Park and the shops and restaurants of Connaught Village. Leasehold: Approximately 103 years remaining Price: £2,000,000 020 7409 9047 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 46 LONGFORD HOUSE Wimpole Street, W1 Modern interior design and the latest technology are combined in this three-bedroom apartment, plus study, which covers approximately 2,773sq ft (257sq m) over three floors. High ceilings, wood floors and a beautiful entertainment space complement the glass atrium, sunken Jacuzzi with rain shower, sauna, and cinema room/third bedroom. Leasehold: Approximately 99 years remaining Price: £3,900,000 020 7409 9205 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 47 IMPERIAL COURT Prince Alber t Road, NW8 This superbly refurbished four-bedroom lateral apartment of approximately 2,191sq ft (203sq m) provides excellent entertaining space and has two balconies with views towards Regent’s Park. The bright reception leads to an open-plan kitchen/dining room. All four double bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and one bedroom has a private terrace. Imperial Court has a communal gym and offers easy access to St John’s Wood High Street and St John’s Wood Underground station. Leasehold: Approximately 963 years remaining Price: £4,100,000 020 7409 9047 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 48 PORCHESTER GATE Bayswater Road, W2 A four-bedroom lateral apartment offers sweeping views of Hyde Park from the eighth floor of this handsome portered mansion block. Accommodation of approximately 2,327sq ft (216sq m) includes a large reception room leading to a terrace, separate dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, second bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms with a shared en-suite bathroom, and a guest cloakroom. Leasehold: Approximately 962 years remaining Price: £5,250,000 020 7409 9346 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 49 JERSEY HOUSE The Bishops Avenue, N2 A newly built house set in 1.2 acres of land is available in one of London’s most desirable avenues. This mansion house covers approximately 17,836sq ft (1,657sq m) with full-width reception VSSQWEJYPP]½XXIHOMXGLIR[MXL4SKKIRTSLPERH+EKKIREY appliances, a double-height atrium and a sweeping staircase PIEHMRKXSXLIWTEGMSYWQEWXIVWYMXI[MXL½XXIHHVIWWMRKVSSQW and his-and-her bathrooms; there are seven further bedroom suites, an indoor swimming pool, library, games room, gym and home cinema. The home features state-of-the-art technology and security throughout, separate staff accommodation, a professional catering kitchen and a four-car garage. Freehold Price: £39,950,000 020 7409 9205 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M SALES 50 HAMILTON TERRACE St John’s Wood, NW8 A house covering approximately 11,410sq ft (1,060sq m) is available on Hamilton Terrace, providing large entertainment spaces and cutting-edge technology. Accommodation includes multiple reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, formal dining room, master suite with two dressing rooms and en-suite bathrooms, six further bedrooms, staff bedroom, children’s playroom, two studies, leisure area with swimming pool, gym, steam room and treatment room, cinema and games rooms, landscaped garden, off-street parking for two cars, and a separate mews house with three bedrooms. Freehold £37,500,000 0207 409 9346 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M H A R RO D S E S TAT E S .CO M LETTINGS 52 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LETTINGS HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 53 MONTPELIER STREET, SW7 A newly refurbished, air-conditioned house is available immediately for long-term let on a part-furnished basis. Located just off Brompton Road, close to all the amenities of Knightsbridge, the property comprises a ground-floor reception room leading to a conservatory dining room/study, a large kitchen, a guest cloakroom/shower room, a master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom, a second double bedroom, three single/twin bedrooms and two further shower rooms. Price: £3,250 per week 020 7225 6821 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 54 HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 55 ONE HYDE PARK, SW1X A four-bedroom apartment at one of the world’s most exclusive addresses is available immediately for long-term let. The accommodation of approximately 3,948sq ft (367sq m) comprises a reception room with a balcony overlooking the park, a dining room, a kitchen, three double bedroom suites, a fourth bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a cloakroom and a utility room. One Hyde Park overlooks the Serpentine and Hyde Park, and the property offers full access to the neighbouring Mandarin Oriental hotel’s residents’ services. Tenants will have use of exclusive facilities: 24-hour concierge, a private cinema and events room for large groups, a virtual experience room, a squash court, fully equipped gym, two private exercise studios, an ozone pool, a Jacuzzi, two saunas, two steam rooms and two treatment rooms. Price: £25,000 per week 020 7225 6602 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 56 HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 57 WILTON PLACE, SW1X In a quiet location on Wilton Place, a beautiful Grade II listed house is available immediately for long-term let on an unfurnished basis, or on a furnished basis by separate negotiation. The TVSTIVX]SJETTVS\MQEXIP]WUJXWUQFIRI½XWJVSQ four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a reception room, a dining room, a kitchen, a shower room, a roof terrace and a patio garden. There is also a private garage for a single car, accessed from the mews behind the house, which in turn leads into the garden. Price: £5,950 per week 020 7225 6602 [email protected] HAR RO DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 58 PARKSIDE, SW1X A 2,400sq ft (223sq m) apartment is available immediately for long-term let on a furnished or unfurnished basis, in a portered building overlooking Hyde Park from a rear balcony. The apartment has recently been redecorated throughout, including a new kitchen and the installation of air conditioning. The accommodation comprises a large entrance/dining hall, a reception room, a kitchen, a utility room, a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second and third double bedrooms, two further bathrooms and a further bedroom/family room. Price: £4,250 per week 020 7225 6759 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 59 HARTINGTON ROAD, W4 A beautiful family house is available in a quiet riverside location, close to Chiswick mainline station with access to Waterloo, and to the A4/M4. The house offers an exceptional reception space as well as a patio area leading down a lawned garden and a paved terrace with direct river frontage. The accommodation comprises a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, a separate bathroom, a reception room, a large kitchen, a dining room, a conservatory, a guest cloakroom and a maid’s room with en-suite shower. There is also a lodge on the terrace overlooking the river, which is suitable for use as an office. Price: £2,000 per week 020 7225 6759 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 60 MAYFAIR LETTINGS HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 61 PARK HOUSE, W1 From May 2013, a rare opportunity exists to rent an apartment in this new landmark building. The Park House residences have been fitted and interior designed to the highest specification, and offer full concierge services and parking. There are 33 apartments of one to three bedrooms, plus six penthouses with views of Mayfair and Hyde Park. Please call for availability and rates 020 7225 6602 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 62 THE LANCASTERS, W2 Set in this highly sought-after block, this 649sq ft (60sq m) studio flat has high ceilings and wooden flooring. The furnished accommodation comprises a modern, fitted kitchen, open-plan living area/bedroom, and a bathroom with separate shower. The development benefits from 24-hour concierge, valet parking, gym and swimming pool, and is moments from Lancaster Gate Underground station. Price: £1,000 per week 020 7409 9158 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 63 HERTFORD STREET, W1 A well-presented, furnished two-bedroom apartment that includes utilities and broadband is available immediately. The apartment comprises two double bedrooms, a modern, ½XXIHOMXGLIRZEWXVIGITXMSRX[SIRWYMXIWERHETEXMS8LI TVSTIVX]EPWSFIRI½XWJVSQZEPIXTEVOMRKGSQTPMQIRXEV] ;M*M¾EXWGVIIR8:'(ERH(:(TPE]IVM4SHHSGOMRK station, video-monitored door entry, daily maid service, 24-hour room service, dry cleaning and security. Price: £3,500 + VAT per week 020 7409 9158 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 64 HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 65 BENTINCK STREET, W1 These newly built apartments, in a historic 1920s property, are within walking distance of both Bond Street and Oxford Circus Underground stations. The residences offer business and concierge services as well as same-day valet dry-cleaning and laundry services. The smallest suites (625sq ft/58sq m) comprise one bedroom, one bathroom, a living/dining room with fireplace, and a kitchen. A mews house of 1,050sq ft (98sq m) includes two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living/dining area with fireplace, separate study, and private parking garage. Each residence has granite worktops, stainless-steel appliances, modern bathroom with marble flooring and walls, combination washer/dryer, individually controlled thermostat, Sky TV and Wi-Fi. Prices: One-bedroom suites from £2,030 + VAT per week Mews house £4,200 + VAT per week (30-day minimum) 020 7409 9158 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 66 HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M LETTINGS 67 THE URBAN RETREAT APARTMENTS, W1 Close to Bond Street and Hyde Park, The Urban Retreat Apartments are available for bookings of three months or longer. The 940sq ft (87sq m) penthouse is split over the third and fourth floors with views of North Audley Street and Hyde Park, and has a furnished terrace perfect for entertaining. The residence has a reception area, two double bedrooms that can be converted into twin bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, a dining area for six, and a videophone entry system for added security. The living room has a double sofabed, gas fireplace, and a mounted flatscreen 40" 3D LED TV. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, a flatscreen 55" 3D LED TV, an en-suite bathroom with separate shower and underfloor heating. The second bedroom also has its own en-suite shower room with underfloor heating. The building features an exclusive on-site personal training studio and a new restaurant, GrEAT British. Prices: One-bedroom apartments from £1,750 + VAT per week Penthouse from £2,800 + VAT per week 020 7409 9158 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 68 PROPERTY & ESTATE MANAGEMENT Harrods Estates Property Management service is designed to meet your requirements and provide a personal touch In addition to our Sales and Asset Management services, Harrods Estates is pleased to provide a five-star total Property Management service. Whether you spend a significant amount of time abroad – meaning your property is frequently unoccupied – or you are looking for a new owner or tenant, we can provide a Property Management service that’s tailored to meet your requirements. PERSONAL SOLUTIONS, FIRST-CLASS SERVICE As you would expect from Harrods, we go one step further in order to provide bespoke solutions and a first-class service. We pay particular attention to identifying and surpassing the needs of our clients. This, combined with our expert property knowledge, has enabled Harrods Estates to provide estate management to leading developers. The unique position of Harrods Estates in the Harrods group of companies allows us to call on the enormous corporate resources of the group in support of our property management activities, delivering outstanding results in terms of cost, quality and responsiveness. For more information, or to discuss your property and your requirements, please contact Monica Kent, who heads our Property Management team, on 020 7225 6758. Harrods Estates manages a broad range of properties, catering for everything from studios to large family houses. 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HAR RO DSEST AT ES.CO M We are committed to providing an optimum service to our GPMIRXWERH[ISJJIVEVERKISJWIVZMGIWMRGPYHMRKFYXRSX limited to: 7IVZMGIGLEVKIEHQMRMWXVEXMSR +VSYRHVIRXGSPPIGXMSR 7YTIVZMWMSRSJSRWMXIWXEJJ 7YTIVZMWMSRSJQEMRXIRERGIVITEMVWMRGPYHMRK QENSV[SVOW 'SRGMIVKIWIVZMGIW %GXMRKEWGSQTER]WIGVIXEV]JSVVIWMHIRX management companies HARRODS ESTATES: FROM THE HEART OF KNIGHTSBRIDGE TO THE REST OF THE WORLD UK EUROPE USA NIGERIA BRAZIL Harrods Estates is one of the world’s leading specialist luxury international property advisors; our award-winning team is committed to connecting buyers and sellers from all over the globe. As the majority of our market is international clientele, our sales team speaks 14 languages and visits our clients around the world to provide them with a personal service. This commitment, combined with the globally recognised Harrods name, has resulted in an unrivalled international client list of purchasers, investors and property developers. RUSSIA KAZAKHSTAN KUWAIT UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SAUDI ARABIA QATAR OMAN CHINA INDIA THAILAND MALAYSIA SINGAPORE AUSTRALIA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS 72 PRIME LOCATION, PREMIUM DESIGN HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS 73 RICHMOND HOUSE Richmond, TW1 A Grade II* listed house of more than 18,000sq ft (1,728sq m) set within 0.74 acres of landscaped grounds overlooking the Thames is available. The property is within walking distance of Richmond centre. The substantial residence has period architectural detailing and has been refurbished to the highest standards by Octagon, one of the UK’s foremost luxury developers. Price: £15,000,000 020 7893 8933 [email protected] HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS 74 HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS 75 THE TOWER ONE ST GEORGE WHARF LONDON, SW8 The Tower One St George Wharf is being built by leading property developer St George Plc, and has a completion date of 2013/2014. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, it will have panoramic views of the capital and, at 50 storeys, will be one of the tallest residential towers in Europe. Residents will have access to a private spa and an infinity swimming pool, while a 24-hour concierge, security and a valet service will be provided by the internationally renowned Harrods Estates Asset Management. The Tower will feature 215 highly specified riverside homes, from one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments (with an enhanced specification available from level 33 where entire floorplates can be purchased) to two exclusive duplex penthouses and one triplex penthouse. Price on application 020 7893 8933 [email protected] Computer-generated images are indicative only. HAR R O DSEST AT ES.CO M