Suite at New York hotel The Plaza available for £2.6 million – the catch: you can only use it 120 days per year (more…)
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Seafair – The Hurricane Hut
The last great Newport ‘cottage’ heads into its second year on the market (more…)
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Five of the Best: Films for a rainy day
Films to watch on a winter’s day
With flooding battering Britain and snow in New York, now’s the time to stay indoors. What could be better than a film fest? Here, in no particular order, are five of my favourites (more…)
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Bond's base
A home suitable for James Bond
The latest James Bond film Skyfall is the talk of the town and it’s received many a rave review. The fictional James Bond allegedly lived in Royal Avenue, off the Kings Road in SW3, but if he were looking for a house today, we think 9 Hillgate Street would be the perfect pad.
The entrance and garage at 9 Hillgate Street, London, W8 7SP. Sadly the Aston Martin isn’t included in the £7,950,000 asking price. 
Daniel Craig in a promotional shot for “Skyfall” 
The unasuming exterior of 9 Hillgate Street gives little away about what lies behind it Utterly unassuming from the street, what lies behind the exterior of this four-storey building is deceptively a new build house constructed in 2010. Designed by Seth Stein Architects, the property is only 18ft wide but an amazing 85ft in length.
An internal lightwell and four terraces are amongst the features of the house 
A reception room in the house 
A bright walkway allows light to flood into the building 
The master bedroom suite includes a bedroom, study, dressing area and bathroom 
Seth Stein Architects have developed a vast residence out of the tiniest of spaces Bond would greatly appreciate the lower ground media room and gym with plunge pool and with a staff suite, there’s room to house someone to mix his martinis. A vast 29ft by 16ft living room is open plan to the kitchen and perfect for entertaining but it is most certainly the master bedroom suite that would make the perfect spot for his extra curricular activities. Four terraces arranged around a courtyard provide ample outdoor space and with all manner of techonological gadgets, 9 Hillgate Street most certainly would make an ideal bachelor pad.
What truly would suit Bond perfectly, though, in this 4,286 square foot £7,950,000 house is the garage. Cleverly disguised and decorated as a normal room, there’s even an Aston sat waiting parked there. Daniel Craig should put in a bid.
9 Hillgate Street, London, W8 7SP is on the market with Domus Nova. Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7727 1717. For more details, go to: http://www.primelocation.com/for-sale/details/16234784?search_identifier=1dc68e7f093f381788be3dda54be33ed
For more information about Seth Stein Architects, go to: http://www.sethstein.com
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Paul Burrell RVM
A Royal servant turned blabbermouth. He calls himself a “noted authority on all things regal.” Is anyone listening? No, we think not. -
Absolutely FABulous
The sale of the most FABulous model vehicle
Pimlico Road’s Gauntlett Gallery currently has the perfect present for any aspiring Eloise on display in their showroom.
The ½ scale replica of Lady Penelope’s FAB1 – all one needs is one’s own Aloysious “Nosey” Parker A ½ scale model of Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward’s FAB1 amphibious Rolls-Royce is currently being marketed by the company and represents quite possibly the finest example of any replica of this car made famous by the Thunderbirds science fiction television series.
The car’s leather clad interior Priced at £15,000, this brilliant creation of a British mechanic took some 7 years to build and features an electrically adjustable electric leather seat, functioning wipers and a walnut dashboard. Complete with a Spirit of Ecstasy replica model, this 108 inch long by 43 inch vehicle is just waiting to find it’s very own “Nosey” Parker.
For more information contact Richard Gauntlett of The Gauntlett Gallery, 90 – 92 Pimlico Road, London, SW1W 8PL. Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7824 8000. Website: http://www.gauntlettgallery.com
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A Thunderbird that has yet to go
An iconic home that has periodically been for sale for some 7 years with hardly any variation in the price asked for it (more…)