FASHION NEWS March 7, 2011 LITERARY CHIC Nothing says true luxury stationary better than a personalised, leather-bound notebook, which is why Liberty’s customisation service, part of its new swish “paperie” department, is so exciting.? For the price of a leather Liberty of London notebook and £5 per letter, fans can have gold leaf initials stamped in as little as two [...]
A truly relaaxing way to ski in snowy Switzerland March 6, 2011 WHEN you work in the City, free time is as rare as a penniless hedge fund manager, so you want to ensure that you choose the skiing trip that maximises your slope time and minimises your tedious travel time. Switzerland’s Laax resort, located 150km south of Zurich airport, promises to do exactly that – whisking [...]
A sanctuary – with iMacs – in West Sussex March 6, 2011 A WEEKEND in the country is often not so much a change of pace as stepping back into another era, where duvets are a dirty word and the closest you get to modern technology is a Teasmade. Not so at Park House, a luxury rural retreat in West Sussex. There might be rows of Hunter [...]
THINK ROOMS… with LateRooms.com March 6, 2011 The Grand Hotel 5* King Edwards Parade | Eastbourne | BN21 4EQ True to its name, this Victorian hotel is grand, elegant and oozing in seaside glamour. Dominating the Eastbourne seafront it boasts a range of luxurious rooms and suites, and enjoys stunning views across the sea and cliffs at Beachy Head. Magnificent both inside [...]
GUILDFORD, SURREY March 3, 2011 EPSOM ROAD Price: £179,950 Situated on the top floor of a smart period property, this one bedroom flat enjoys a multitude of characterful features including gothic-style windows and a working fireplace. There is a large communal area outside, perfect for bbq-ing in the summer, and all the amenities of the town centre are a short [...]
NEED TO KNOW | AREA INSIGHT March 3, 2011 COMMUTING: Trains to Waterloo take a reasonable thirty-five minutes. EDUCATION: The Royal Grammar for boys, Guildford High School and Tormead for girls are all well-known. George Abbot is the preferred state secondary, judged outstanding by Ofsted. Buy in the north-eastern corner of town to ensure you are in its catchment area. CRIME: Rates are reassuringly [...]
SELLING March 3, 2011 MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL LONDON ESTATE AGENCY, KAY & CO Q.I am looking to upsize but want to make sure I’ve found something else to buy before I put my property on the market. What do you advise? A.At present the prime central London market lacks fluidity and it is very difficult to tie in [...]
PROPERTY NEWS March 3, 2011 HOUSE PRICE OPTIMISM RISES Nearly 50 per cent of people are “certain” house prices will rise over the next ten years and 26 per cent are “certain” they will go up in the next five years, according to a survey by LSE and estate agents John D. Wood. Home occupiers were more confident than renters, [...]
RISE OF THE URBAN PROPERTY FUND | WHAT THEY OFFER March 3, 2011 HIDEAWAYS CLUB CITY FUND l Up to £1.8m invested in each apartment l Properties will have a minimum of two double bedrooms and bathrooms, king-sized beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, the latest high tech and audio visual equipment, a DVD and book library, wireless internet, flat screen televisions and fully equipped kitchens l Half share [...]
Mega overseas property fair comes to Earl’s Court March 3, 2011 THE market may be gloomy, but there are rays of light – especially if you’re thinking of attending the twice-yearly mega overseas property exhibition at Earl’s Court. As usual, this month there are thousands of overseas properties for sale, from hundreds of exhibitors from more than 40 countries. Homes range from £20,000 to over £1m. [...]