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Flexible living in changing times
March 2017
In a world of referendums, extraordinary elections and surprises around every corner, we can report some reassuring predictability from our lettings department. No rollercoasters here: recent months have been characterised by...
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London in February
January 2017
DIANA: HER FASHION STORY The most famous female of her era died 20 years ago this year, on 31 August 1997. Her memory burns bright for so many reasons, and not least for a sense of fashion that was simply unheard of in royal...
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A touch of gloss in Painters Yard
January 2017
TO RENT: PAINTERS YARD, OLD CHURCH STREET, LONDON SW3 This is one of the most beautifully finished rental apartments we have seen in a long time. Underfloor heating, Sonos music and TV in every room, a bespoke, fully fitted...
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After the schism, optimism
January 2017
For as long as I can remember, the prime property market has been largely driven by the intangible thing called sentiment. Last year was not gentle on the nerves. The schism of Brexit split the country, even causing ructions...
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Where even your car is cosseted
January 2017
FOR SALE: DRAYTON GARDENS, CHELSEA, LONDON SW10 A lovely property in its own right, this apartment comes with added benefits and touches that make a fine proposition even better. Despite its central location, between Old...
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London in December
December 2016
CAROLS IN TRAFALGAR SQUARE A few weeks ago, in a ceremony that has taken place every year since 1947, a mighty Norwegian Spruce was felled in a forest near Oslo. It is some 20 metres high and 50-60 years old, and is a gift from...
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London: a gift-wrapped opportunity
December 2016
As the trees are borne home and the Christmas lights are lit, it’s a natural cue to look back on the year and take stock. For many in the property and financial press, it’s also time to release – I’ve never known why –...
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Grass, trees, space and grace
December 2016
TO RENT: BROMPTON SQUARE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, LONDON SW3 Greenery in Central London is especially precious, and this gorgeous Knightsbridge property gives you private access to a long and lovely garden that sits at the heart of...
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Low built and gently priced
December 2016
FOR SALE: LIMERSTON STREET, CHELSEA, LONDON SW10 Literally just a few doors from our own office, we can attest that Limerston Street is a best of both worlds location: it’s a quiet Chelsea street (with its own rather good pub),...
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London in November
November 2016
SKATE AT SOMERSET HOUSE Along with Norway’s annual Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, the Regent Street lights and Harrod’s windows, skating at Somerset House has become part of the Christmas landscape in the capital. Its...
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