Central St Martins gives King's Cross the edge
Central St Martins' new campus is fizzing and the first of 2,000 homes are launched, as 67 acres of King's Cross becomes London's hottest district.
Property insider: Kingston upon Thames
There is something of a buy-to-let boom quietly rumbling away in Kingston upon Thames, the family favourite south-west London suburb. We get the property lowdown.
Spotlight on Stoke Newington
Young professionals and families are attracted to "Stokey" by the mainly Victorian housing stock and the neighbourhood's arty and bohemian vibe.
Spotlight on Harpenden
Close to woods and parkland, with good links to London, this small town has a lot to offer those looking to start a new life out of the city.
Design trends: loving red
We've found five red-hot gifts and gadgets to let your Valentine know that home is where the heart is.
Find a rated tradesman
Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: Streatham Hill
On leafy Downton Avenue in SW2, plenty of family space can be yours for £550,000 at this Edwardian home. There are four bedrooms and a convertible loft space, and the open-plan kitchen/breakfast room has French windows to a good-size garden.
Swap of the week: Dalwood, Devon
Cosy up by woodburning stoves or cook a feast in the vaulted kitchen/breakfast room of this 18th-century thatch for £525,000. Three bedrooms overlook cottage gardens and a timber studio makes a perfect home office.
Life-changer: St Erth Praze, Cornwall
Tregenhorne Farm (£550,000) has four acres of paddocks, stables and valley views, minutes from Cornwall's north coast. You can run your own equestrian business from the garden office and the four-bedroom home has a country kitchen with an Aga.
Spotlight on Harpenden
Close to woods and parkland, with good links to London, this small town has a lot to offer those looking to start a new life out of the city.
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Bargain news
This week our bargain hunter finds sunny deals in linens, blinds and fans and that summer essential – glasses for Pimm’s. By Alison Cork
Make it a happy hour
Dibor
With the weather perfect for Pimm’s, this sunny glasswear set is the perfect bargain at 60 per cent off. Right now (while stocks last), the sun jug is £3.80 (originally £9.50), and the sun goblet is down to £1.20 (originally £3). To order visit www.dibor.co.uk.
Chill out all summer
Purlsol
If curtains or blinds seem an excessive way to control the level of sunlight coming through your windows, try Purlsol. Purlsol’s solar-control window film is ideal for sun or heat control for the home or office and is especially suitable for conservatories. It is clean, quick to install and requires no maintenance.
Purlsol is offering 10 per cent off all products and services over £30. To claim, enter code CORK when visiting www.purlsol.com. Purlsol also offers an all encompassing service including supply and installation. For more information, call 020 8961 7337.
Let’s get personal
Sarah Sherrington
Sarah Sherrington offers wonderful hand-painted furniture, murals and 100 per cent cotton personalised bed linen. What is more, the firm works to support women living in a township in South Africa.
Now, there is a 10 per cent discount on plain white, 200-thread count cotton percale bed linen. To claim, email sarah@sarahsherrington.co.uk before 31 July 2009. Or visit the showroom at 65 Brookwood Road, Southfields, SW18. For more information, call 020 8870 5356 or visit www.sarahsherrington.co.uk.
Get where the auction is
Criterion Auctions
Criterion Auctions has contemporary stock, selling on average at 60 to 80 per cent lower than high-street prices.
Recent events have sold 1970s Scandinavian bentwood chairs, decorative glass, modern lighting and Chelsea interior design shop Andrew Martin’s (show home surplus) with a reserve price of only 20 per cent of the usual price.
Shoot the breeze
Ryness
You know what you forgot to buy last autumn? That was when electric fans were knocked down in price. Fortunately, you haven’t missed a bargain: Ryness has this ultra-cool retro chrome floor fan for a special discount price. The fan, normally £89.99, can be bought for only £59.99 while stocks last. For more information, visit www.ryness.co.uk.
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