Finding a place for a new arrival October 20, 2011 BUYING a baby-friendly property is just one of hundreds of things soon-to-be mums have to consider before they give birth. It’s no easy task considering you haven’t yet met your bundle of joy and you’re not exactly feeling top notch carrying them around. If you’re looking to buy a home for your new family to [...]
FOCUS ON: WINDSOR, BERKSHIRE October 20, 2011 ST LEONARD’S DALE Price: £2.1m This Georgian residence was designed by Anthony du Gard Pasley. It is grade II-listed and approached through wrought iron gates and a classic carriage driveway. The property is screened on all sides by mature trees and hedges. Contact: Knight Frank on 01344 840 020 or go to www.knightfrank.com SHEET STREET [...]
RENT October 20, 2011 HEAD OF RENTALS AT AYLESFORD INTERNATIONAL Q. My property is being advertised by two reputable agents, but nobody has taken it up. Should I instruct more agents? A. Don’t instruct more agents as this can have a negative effect on the marketing of your property. Ask your agents whether they think there is anything you [...]
PROPERTY NEWS October 20, 2011 MIRROR CRACK’D HOUSE TO RENT Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and Tony Curtis are just some of the stars featured in Agatha Christie’s “The Mirror Crack’d”. So too is the Thatched House in Smarden, Kent, which was used as a setting for the 1980 film version. That very house is currently available to let through Savills [...]
A-listers die in quick succession as Contagion’s terrifying virus spreads October 20, 2011 Film CONTAGION Cert: 12A IT’S unusual to watch an A-lister die from violent convulsions in the opening five minutes of a film, but director Steven Soderbergh promised ultra-realism and on the whole, Contagion does the job admirably. Set in the present, as the world is wracked by a killer virus, there are no exploding heads [...]
SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND October 20, 2011 PRIVATE EYE FIRST 50 YEARS EXHIBITION The V&A is hosting an exhibition to celebrate the first 50 years of the satirical magazine. Two rooms are packed with works from its most famous cartoonists, such as caricaturist Gerald Scarfe. Free, until 8 January, www.vam.ac.uk BANG BANG BANG, ROYAL COURT THEATRE A new play from Stella Feehily. [...]
All Blacks can end long wait for Webb Ellis Cup October 20, 2011 FRANCE vs NEW ZEALAND SUNDAY – 9.00AM ITV1 AFTER seven weeks of scintillating rugby, New Zealand are just one game away from being crowned world champions. The All Blacks meet France at Eden Park in a repeat of the inaugural final 24 years ago, looking to lift the sport’s ultimate prize for the second time [...]
Fencing can win joust against Camelot October 20, 2011 TOMORROW’S Group One Racing Post Trophy (3.00pm) at Doncaster is one of the key trials for next year’s Investec Derby and the Ballydoyle dogs have been barking with force in relation to Camelot. The once-raced Montjeu colt started the week at 5/2, but is now 10/11 with Ladbrokes and it’s clear he is very well [...]
Torres back to his best in Chelsea Euro cruise October 20, 2011 CHELSEA 5 vs GENK 0 CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas praised Fernando Torres after the revitalised striker’s brace helped demolish Genk and equal the club’s record Champions League win. Raul Meireles, Branislav Ivanovic and Salomon Kalou also netted as the Blues ran riot against the Belgian champions. But it was Torres, who is finally rediscovering the [...]
No hidden agenda, say Blues chiefs October 20, 2011 CHELSEA directors last night blasted internet and Twitter “misinformation” in a fresh appeal for fans to sell the freehold to Stamford Bridge back to the club. Writing in the club programme, chairman Bruce Buck, chief executive Ron Gourlay and director Eugene Tenenbaum insisted there were no “hidden agendas” in their wish to buy back the [...]
