Travel Notes February 27, 2011 ROCK OUT AT ZERMATT Those after late-season Alpine adventures – with a twist – should make for Zermatt, where Zermatt Unplugged, the resort’s annual music festival, will be rocking out in the shadow of the mighty Matterhorn. Past performers include Suzanne Vega, Alanis Morissette and Lionel Ritchie and this year Seal, David Gray and One [...]
THINK ROOMS… with LateRooms.com February 27, 2011 KENZI CLUB AGDAL MEDINA* Avenue Mohamed VI | Zone de l’Agdal | Marrakech | 40000 Enjoy the magic of the ‘Red City’ from this plush and tranquil hotel. After your time spent exploring the souks and sights of Marrakech (just use the hotel’s free shuttle to take you there and back!), you can relax around [...]
Making interiors more fashionable February 24, 2011 BLACK leather rock and roll was certainly a feature of this year’s London Fashion Week. Kate Moss was slapped across yesterday’s papers for finishing the week in a floor length leather dress. But she wasn’t the only one to be upping the ante and embracing cow skin. The German twins, Daniela and Annette Felder, behind [...]
London’s hidden property gems February 24, 2011 ROTHERHITHE, SE16 The renaissance of this former dock has gone largely unnoticed, and house prices are generally cheaper than surrounding areas. Carl Davenport, of estate agents Chesterton Humberts, says Rotherhithe is the “overlooked neighbour” of Tower Bridge. “Prices are in many cases cheaper by up to 20 per cent on a like to like basis,” [...]
NEED TO KNOW | AREA INSIGHT February 24, 2011 Commuting: First-rate connectivity. Liverpool Street is just five minutes away on the central line, while the jubilee line can transport you to Canary Wharf in a quarter of an hour. Crime: Crime rates are higher than national averages, but regeneration projects (most notably – the Olympics) should encourage these to fall. Education: Stratford might not [...]
STRATFORD February 24, 2011 DOWNSELL ROAD Price: £239,995 This two bedroom Victorian cottage would make an appealing starter property for young professionals. It has been recently redecorated in soft neutral colours and boasts a compact but pretty garden. Ideally located for commuters on the Stratford/Leyton border, with no less than five rail or tube stations under a mile away. [...]
RENTING February 24, 2011 DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL LONDON LETTINGS FIRM, DRAKER LETTINGS WWW.DRAKER.CO.UK Q.I have a rental property that has been on the market for some time now. I have also not heard from my agent for a while. Is there anything I can do to speed things up? A.There are four things you can do when a property [...]
PROPERTY NEWS February 24, 2011 HOMEBUYERS GAIN INVESTOR POWERS A new service which will enable homebuyers to enjoy many of the same perks as property investors has been launched this week by property company Assetz. “Assetz Homes” will help buyers to secure the best properties at the most competitive prices by negotiating discounts on their behalf – a significant advantage [...]
Monster raving brilliance on stage February 24, 2011 Theatre FRANKENSTEIN National Theatre, Olivier EPIC in every way – from its vast scenery to its geographical sweep (Switzerland, Scotland, Arctic tundra) via themes that include creation, love, original sin, revenge, sexual politics, religion – this adaptation of Mary Shelley’s masterpiece is as memorable a piece of theatre as you’ll find. Directed by Oscar winner Danny [...]
ALSO OUT THIS WEEKEND February 24, 2011 FILM I AM NUMBER FOUR Ropey sci-fi drama with Alex Pettyfer in peril as an alien survivor on Earth. ANIMAL KINGDOM Highly-acclaimed, award-winning Australian crime drama. THE RITE Antony Hopkins stars in this not-very-scary excorcism thriller. DVD DESPICABLE ME Enjoyable kids’ animation, with Steve Carrel on lead vocal duties. BURKE & HARE Simon Pegg and [...]