H_Jan Cover.pdf 29/11/2010 09:57:25 January 11 | Issue 315 thehill.greatbritishlife.co.uk A fresh start AA hheeaalltthhyy sslliiddee iinnttoo 22001111 C M Y CM MY CY CMY Roll up K Furry Feed your head with a sushi-making class fashion Snuggle up with fake fur this winter NATURAL BEAUTY W8’s Davina Peace and THEHILL. her love of organics The France Show 2011 – Food, wine, culture and property in Earls Court 14-16 January 2 Chelsea & South Kensington Sales 020 7225 3866 Lettings 020 7589 9966 Investment Acquisitions 020 7589 9638 Fulham & Parsons Green Sales 020 7731 7100 Lettings 020 7731 7100 Professional Valuations 020 7235 9959 Kensington & Holland Park Sales 020 7938 3666 Lettings 020 7938 3866 National Country House Department 020 76297282 Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Mayfair Sales 020 7235 9959 Lettings 020 7235 9959 and UK Commercial Property www.struttandparker.com/london | | Sheffield Terrace Kensington W8 3,128 sq ft (292 sq m) Kensington A wonderful period house offering excellent entertaining space with a [email protected] large conservatory spanning all floors at the rear of the property. 020 7938 3666 Entrance hall | Drawing room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Dining room | family room | Study area | Five bedrooms | Three bath/shower rooms | Cloakroom | Patio | Terrace Asking price £4,950,000 Freehold 3 | | Princedale Road Holland Park W11 2,333 sq ft (216.7 sq m) Kensington A beautifully presented four bedroom Victorian family house with [email protected] excellent entertaining space and a lovely south-west facing garden. 020 7938 3666 Drawing room |Kitchen/dining room |Sitting room |Study |Four bedrooms | Three bath/shower rooms |Utility room |Cloakroom |Two storage vaults |Garden Asking price £3,650,000 Freehold 4 PALACE GARDENS TERRACE, W8 A beautifully presented maisonette occupying the upper two floors of this imposing stucco fronted, Victorian terraced house. Approx. 1,522 sq ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cloakroom, reception/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, roof terrace. Freehold Share Guide Price £2,595,000 CHURCH CLOSE, W8 A 3rd floor apartment off Kensington Church Street, in this successful Tudoresque courtyard development. Approx. 1,104 sq ft. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, reception room/dining area. Lease to 2976 Guide Price £899,000 KENSINGTON 020 7908 1100 [email protected] www.johndwood.co.uk 5 PORTLAND ROAD, W11 A beautifully presented and well arranged terraced house in a prime location in Holland Park. Approx. 1,755 sq ft. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, double reception room, kitchen/family room, cloakroom, roof terrace, garden. 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