cotswold luxury summer 2015

SUMMER 2015

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RegentWindowsUnit 1 and 2Malmesbury RoadKingsditch Trading EstateCheltenhamGloucestershireGL51 9PL

Tel: 01242 690 545Email: [email protected] Spring Orchard

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Regent has been Manufacturing and Installing Bespoke windows and doors since 1994.Our emphasis on Durable Materials and an Engineering-Led approach that Focuses onLongevity has lead to Regent being nominated for a RIBA award.

Our extensive work with Commercial Design and close relationships with leadingArchitects mean years of Experience and Know-How can be brought to bear on yourProject.

We’re Local Family-Run business who employ local people in our Factory, Showroomand Offices in Cheltenham. Everything we do is Fabricated and Installed by our Staff.

Now in our 20th year of Fabricating and Installing aluminium, PVC and Glass; ourConservatories, Lantern roofs, Bi-Folding Doors and Windows are found all overGloucestershire, as well as throughout the UK.

We are Partnered with Smarts Systems, whose Hard-Wearing, thermally-brokenaluminium can be powder-coated to Your Choice of Colour. We believe in Longevity;not only of the Materials we use, but also in our Relationships with Our Customers.

Glebelands Painswick The Old Dairy

Tivoli Villas

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CONTENTS

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8 Set in beautiful surrounds of the Somerset-Dorset border, it’s easy to seehow one could fall in love with this heritage property. This was especially the casefor Emma Sims- Hilditch’s clients who immediately resonated with the charmingproportions and bountiful garden.

28 New i.d. Interiors is delighted to launch the Designer Collection. TheDesigner Collection will debut with a range of Kelly Hoppen London furnitureand accessories handpicked by New i.d.

54 Impressionist painter Ken Hancock has left a lasting legacy in the form of70 years of outstanding work.

Emma Sims-Hilditch – Page 8

For all enquiries please contactthe office on 01242 220239

Founder, Matthew Evans

Somerset – Picture Perfect

Sales Director, Mark [email protected]

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FOREWORDSummer’s finally here and for me it’s always a delight to see our County shining inthe seasonal haze.

It’s always such a great privilege to reach out and connect with all our readers andadvertisers.

We have been busy on a number of fronts this month to ensure we bring you thevery best of what's on offer from our high quality producers and advertisers.

The summer this year really has delivered on all fronts, providing us with somebeautiful hot days in the garden as well as the opportunity for those lucky enoughto have home air conditioning to enjoy a brief escape from the heat of the day.

Here at Cotswold Luxury we have exciting news that we are keen to share with you.

We are teaming up with the Birmingham based Live 24-Seven Group to furtherdevelop the Luxury Brand and extend our geographical coverage. This we believe isgreat news for both our advertisers and you our valued readers.

After years of devotion and nurturing of the titles, I am handing over the reigns toLive 24-Seven Ltd who are respected publishers of luxury regional titles. I lookforward to seeing the future development of this Luxury Brand and the extension ofit’s geographical coverage. This we believe is great news for both our advertisersand you our valued readers.

I very much hope you enjoy this edition of Cotswold Luxury. It has been anabsolute pleasure to bring this edition to you and I should like to express myheartfelt thanks for your continued support, which we cherish.

Paul Bates

Published by Live 24-Seven Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,copied in anyway, either digitallyor mechanically without prior written consent ofLive 24-Seven Ltd. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of theinformation at the time of going to press, neither Live 24-Seven Ltd nor the Editor accept any liability, responsibility or loss resultingfrom any person acting,refraining from acting or any otheraction as a result of any material in this publication.Neither can Live 24-Seven Ltd have any responsibility for the accuracy of the content of editorial,content written or within advertising claims of itsclients. The opinions of the authors are their own and Live 24-Seven Ltd and the Editor are not bound to agree with the opinionsexpressed within this publication. Neither the Editor nor Live 24-Seven Ltd will be held liable for any manuscripts or photos or othermaterials lost or damaged whilst in their possession, though every care will be taken. Publication of accepted articles is not alwaysguaranteed.

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Sims Hilditch paired Neptune’s traditional Chichester kitchen with a stunning Harrogate dining table and chairs to create a focal point for family life.Neptune by Sims Hilditch, SN14 8JR, [email protected]

AT HOME.. .

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For a couple who were seeking a more relaxed lifestyleafter raising a family in London, this beautiful 17thCentury cottage with a Georgian extension was theperfect project.

A brighter shade

OF PALEA Sims Hilditch project

S et in beautiful surrounds of theSomerset-Dorset border, it’s easy to seehow one could fall in love with this

heritage property. This was especially the casefor Sims Hilditch’s clients who immediatelyresonated with the charming proportions andbountiful garden.

The home had been well maintained overthe years but the new owners had a specialvision for the property. With the husband beinga director at Designer’s Guild, it was onlynatural that the couple wanted their home toreflect their passion for colourful and vibrantfabrics. To help transform their ideas intoreality, the couple turned to boutique interiordesign studio, Sims Hilditch, to make the most

FEATURE | Somerset – Perfect Project

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of the property’s heart and soul while sensitivelyinjecting a sense of freshness.Stepping through the front door, the charm of the

original rooms with their deep-set windows and lowceilings spanned by beans is immediately evident.Just beyond these rooms, the rather grander feel of thelight-filled Georgian extension makes for an amazingversatile home. With a lovely open plan kitchen-diningarea and five bedrooms, the cottage is perfect forentertaining without being too roomy for two people.The new owners shared a particular passion for

colour, pattern and fine linens, so part of the SimsHilditch brief was to create a scheme that echoed theexuberant colours of the Somerset countryside.

The challenge was to ensure a sense of cohesionwould be maintained – especially considering thedistinct interior architecture throughout the property.To achieve this, Sims Hilditch created a sophisticatedpalette of soft greys and blues as the base of thescheme. This was then shot through with vibrant pinks,lime greens, blues and reds in the form of painterlyflorals and checks.“Pattern and colour can be a great way to bring

structure to older rooms but my advice is to do it inlayers,” says Emma Sims Hilditch, founder and CreativeDirector of Sims Hilditch“This home appears vibrant but if you look carefully,

most of the wall and floor treatments are shades of off-

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FEATURE | Somerset – Perfect Project


‘Part of the SimsHilditch brief was tocreate a scheme thatechoed the exuberantcolours of the Somersetcountryside..’


white or soft blues. The colour has beenintroduced through soft furnishings like curtains,throws and cushions. Another trick is to buyhand painted furniture, which can easily beupdated should you tire of a particular hue.”

With all rooms receiving the same attentionto detail, the end result is a harmonious blend ofcolour and pattern that exudes natural warmthand character. With happy clients able to moveinto their new home in time for an importantfamily occasion, Sims Hilditch were delighted tohave helped them achieve their vision for theirnew life in the countryside.

Sims Hilditchwww.simshilditch.com


Dowdeswell Dowdeswell. Cheltenham 4 miles, Oxford (via A40) 36 miles

A beautifully proportioned Listed Georgian house with cutting edge interiors andexceptional views. 4 reception rooms, 6/7 bedrooms, including master bedroomsuite with dressing room, bathroom and wet room. 3 bathrooms, sauna and playroom.Infinity edge spring fed swimming pool. Tennis court, garaging and substantial rangeof stone outbuildings. Formal gardens.Walled garden. Paddock.

In all about 6.5 acres.

Price on application

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected]+44 20 7861 1707

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected]+44 1285 659771

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Eastleach Eastleach. Burford 6 miles, Cirencester 12 miles

A beautifully presented refurbished house on the edge of a sought after village. 4 receptionrooms, magnificent kitchen/breakfast room, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 bedroom annexe.Boat house, studio and outbuildings. Parkland and river frontage. EPC rating D.

In all about 16.5 acres.

Price on application

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected]+44 20 7861 1707

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected]+44 1285 659771

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Hamptons CheltenhamSales. 01242 639414

Allington, Wiltshire Offers in the region of £795,000A Grade II Listed 4 bedroom stone barn conversion in a semi rural location offering excellent equestrian facilities to include stable block, yardand paddocks. Garaging and in total just under two acres.

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A Cirencester, Gloucestershire Guide Price £293,000A superb two bedroom second floor apartment with lift access and garage, forming part of a period former school conversion standing indelightful walled communal grounds a short distance to the south of the town centre EPC:C

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Hullavington, Wiltshire Guide Price £1,600,000An imposing and substantial village house which has been extensively renovated and replanned by the current vendors whilst retaining inherentperiod character. Magnificent bespoke kitchen,7 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 5 bathrooms. PP for swimming pool. In total 0.9 acres EPC:E

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Christian Malford, Wiltshire Guide Price £895,000An impressive Grade II listed Georgian property with five bedrooms plus a paddock, large barn (4296 square feet) and various outbuildings,located within easy driving distance of both Malmesbury and Chippenham, set within a total plot of about 1.7 acres.


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LUXURY LIVING AT BRETFORTON

Bretforton Village offers a range of traditionally detailed 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes, designed to blend beautifully with the local village character.

The 4 & 5 bedroom detached executive homes feature generous gardens and benefi t from a high specifi cation as standard.

3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes from £267,950Images include optional upgrades at additional cost.

www.crestnicholson.com/bretfortonvillage 0845 894 3246*

Station Road | Bretforton | Worcestershire | WR11 7HX

Marketing Suite and Show Home openThursday to Monday 10am - 5pm

Show Home interiors. Prices correct at time of going to press. Terms and conditions apply. Please speak to a Sales Advisor for details. *Calls to this number are subject to an additional call charge - for details, please refer to www.bit.ly/callcharges

New ‘Trent’Show HomeNow Launched!

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9 0 M I N U T E S F RO M LO N D O N .A M I L L I O N M I L E S F RO M E V E RY WH E R E .

CGIs for illustrative purposes only. 90 minute journey includes 1 hour 15 minute train journey from London Paddington to Kemble and 15 minute drive from Kemble to South Cerney. Times correct as of January 2015 by National Rail enquiries.

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Superbly and sympathetically designed, each of the nine bespoke 4 and 5 bedroom detached lakeside homes at Elements have been created to work effortlessly and in complete harmony with its surroundings. What’s more, these are amongst the only lakeside homes in the area to offer 365 day occupation. Price on application.

Elements at Cerney on the Water – The Mallards, South Cerney, Gloucestershire GL7 5TQ.

Visit: redrow.co.uk/elements Register your interest call: 01285 238556

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Mead Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham,Gloucestershire GL53 7EG

Tel: 01242 262606 Fax: 01242 253103VAT Reg No. 618 1426 52

www.lbkonline.co.uk | [email protected]

At Leckhampton Bathrooms and Kitchenswe present you with the finest, qualitykitchens available. We supply completekitchens, Appliances, Worktops, accessoriesand fittings from the best manufacturers inthe industry such as:

Keller KitchensKeller have been making contemporary andaffordable, designer kitchens for over 75years. It is Dutch manufacturing at its best.A beautiful and functional kitchen can bedesigned to suit your lifestyle. They offer achoice of styles that include rustic,nostalgic, classic and modern designs.Additionally, Keller manufacture a handle-less range of doors, for those who prefer asleek finish. And the stunning New GL X-TRARange with Door / Carcase colour matchhandle trim.

Mereway KitchenMereway Kitchens are leadingmanufacturers of high quality kitchenfurniture; all their kitchens are constructedusing traditional materials and methodswith an obsessive attention to detail.

Siemens AppliancesSiemens - The Future Moving In. Siemenshas been at innovation's cutting edge forover 160 years. They manufacture acollection of kitchen appliances that can bemixed and matched to suit your lifestyle. Allof them offering a perfect balance betweeneye-catching design and innovativetechnology.

Jetstone Ceramic WorktopsCeramic worktops are currently gaining inpopularity in the kitchen sector. Jetstonenow has more than 30 colours available inceramic, including several series with aunique finish, such as metallic, rust andconcrete. And, in view of the increasingpopularity of this material due to itsextremely practical properties, the ceramicsrange is only going to grow over the comingyears. 100% Hygienic – 100% Stain Proof –100% Flame & Heat Proof- Virtually ScratchProof.

Corian Solid Surface WorktopsDuPont™ Corian® Solid Surfaces MakeCreative Visions Real Engrave it. Colour it.

Thermoform it. DuPont™ Corian®solid surfaces can be whatever youimagine it can be. Undulating,virtually seamless, organic shapes,bold effects of colour andtranslucency – if you can dream it,you can create it with Corian®.

And this is just the beginning ofthe story. Call into the showroomto discuss your Kitchenrequirements with one of ourdesign specialist who will help youmake your dreams reality.

Welcome to Leckhampton Bathroomsand Kitchens, Cheltenham's PremierBathroom & Kitchen Showroom

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Dream... in interiorsKingdom Interiors will be celebrating thissummer with a 20% reduction on itsmade-to-measure service for curtains and blinds, andoffering free lining, throughout August.

Even better, with thousands of on-lineoptions from awide range of luxury brands,including Designers Guild, Mulberry, andZoffany, you are sure to find the perfect fabricfor you.

Kingdom Interiors will work with you eachstep of the way and they offer a broad selectionof curtain headings andwindow treatments,from contemporary to classic. Start byrequesting a quote on the Kingdom Interiorswebsite.

Now that summer is in full bloom, it is theperfect opportunity for fresh starts and newlooks.Whether you are completely renovatingyour home or wishing to add a subtle change toyour environment, Kingdom Interiors’ 20%discount on itsmake up service on curtains andblinds is a great place to start, with anenormous range of fabulous fabrics atcompetitive prices.

Another useful tool is theMood Board onthe Kingdom Interiors website, which is perfectfor collating your favourite products byselecting images from the site. This functionallows you to get a feel for how your choices willwork together, and to experiment with differenttones, textures and themes.

With thousands of different colours andpatterns, you will be spoiled for choice when itcomes to finding your ideal design.Whetheryou are looking for a light, breezy summer fabric

to brighten up your bedroom, or the bold andbright finishing touch to your living room,Kingdom Interiors is happy to help youwith yourinterior design project.

Once you have designed your perfectcurtains, why not take a look at KingdomInteriors’ wide variety of trimmings to completeyour look. View a gorgeous range of collectionsfrombrands including Nina Campbell, WemyssHoules and Zoffany.

Kingdom Interiors is acclaimed as being theon-line UKmarket leader for designer fabricsandwallpapers, and offers professional,personal advice to help you achieve yourinterior design dreams.

Formore information, visit :www.kingdominteriors.co.uk orEmail: [email protected] offer is valid from 1st to 31st August.

01684-291037www.kingdominteriors.co.uk

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Door hardware specialist Oxford Ironmongery has expanded with the opening of a new shop selling timber doors in Marston.

The new outlet, called Oxford Doors & Security, will display beautiful internal and external timber doors in a realistic setting so that customers can see what their new door will look like in situ. The showroom is the only one of its kind in the area and builds on Oxford Ironmongery’s 33 years of experience in the door hardware market. As well as the aesthetics of the doors themselves, trained, experienced staff will be on hand to advise customers with their security, safety and accessibility requirements.

The showroom displays a full range of glazed, semi-glazed and unglazed doors in contemporary and traditional designs all in natural timber. The full range of stylish door furniture for which Oxford Ironmongery is well-known will also be on show and specialist security products can also be selected to keep homes safe and secure.

Julian Newman, Director of Oxford Ironmongery is convinced that customers will be pleasantly surprised by the doors on display at the new Oxford Doors & Security shop. “The timber door offering has really come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years and these doors are now manufactured to engineering standards. The old contraction and expansion issues are long gone; the modern timber door is made in a technically advanced factory where attention to detail is the absolute norm” he says.

Oxford Doors & Security 53 Westland Drive Marston Oxford OX3 9SQ.

T. 01865 741135 E [email protected] W www.oxforddoors.co.uk

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Featuring Kelly Hoppen London Furnitureand Accessories

The DesignerCOLLECTION

New i.d Interiors launch

N ew i.d Interiors is delighted to launch the Designer Collection,an all-inclusive new service offering interior advice, furniture packages,delivery and installation. The Designer Collection will debut with a range

of Kelly Hoppen London furniture and accessories handpicked by New i.d and willcomprise of two select packages – Indulgence and Opulence - featuring stunningfurniture, soft furnishings and accessories.

Kelly Hoppen has been at the global forefront of interior design for 40 years.She is a multi-award winning designer world renowned for her style of neutraltones and clean lines, fused with an East Meets West aesthetic. Kelly HoppenLondon furniture and accessories epitomize luxury and harmony and are madewith high quality material and textures.

New i.d shares Kelly’s passion for interior design, recognising the importanceof quality whilst knowing the difference furnishings can make in an investmentproperty or any living space.

FEATURE | NEW i.d. Interiors

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New i.d’s talented team of designers havebuilt up a well-deserved reputation over theyears of exceeding clients’ expectations inshow home and investment property design -a desirable trait of any interior designcompany.By incorporating Kelly Hoppen London’s

stunning, unique and practical homefurnishings into the Indulgence andOpulence interior design packages, New i.dwill continue to deliver beautiful andappealing show homes, investmentproperties and private client interiors.

Managing Director of New i.d Interiors,Daniel Caplan said: “We are thrilled and veryhonoured that Kelly Hoppen London haveallowed us to feature their furniture in ournew Designer Collection, we had identifiedthat there was a gap in the market for amuch higher quality one stop furniturecollection and are anticipating the new rangeto prove very successful, particularly withsuch a strong brand association.”

New i.d. Designer Collections Packages startat £13,995 (for furniture packages).


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“recognising the importance of quality whilstknowing the difference furnishings can make”

FEATURE | NEW i.d. Interiors


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‘Chalfords Best kept Secret’

Chalford Interiors, Chalford Industrial Estate, Chalford GL6 8NTTel:- 01453 732600Email:- [email protected]

Chalford Interiors luxury showroom isa must to visit if you are looking for anew kitchen or bathroom.

Our contemporary kitchendepartment features displays fromRational, Gaggenau, Siemens,Mackintosh, Corian to name but a few.

Luxury bathrooms include productsfrom Laufen, Ashton and Bentley,Lefroy Brooks, Keuco, Kaldewei, Matkiand Samual Heath.

We offer Supply only and installationoption.

Please contact me on07773 988 478 to discuss

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For further information please telephone:

TEL: 01285 653 999www.timberwindows.com

imber Windows of Cirencester invite you to visit our showroom to experience first-hand ourrange of beautiful timber doors, sash windows and casement windows.

Whether your home is a country cottage, a Victorian semi, a modern townhouse or a convertedbarn, we have a range of traditional and contemporary timber windows and doors that willcomplement it perfectly. Our products do not stick, warp or twist, require very little maintenance,offer modern standards of security and significant energy savings.

Our showroom provides the perfect environment to see the beautiful products on display, and talkto us about your home. Do come and visit us!

Stonehouse Corinium,17 Global Business Park,Off Wilkinson Road, Love Lane Ind. EstateCirencester GL7 1YZ

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Mike Honour/La'ice Period Windows Ltdspecialise in the manufacture andinstallation of steel windows and traditionalleaded lights, all hand made by our team ofexperienced craftsmen.

The company also specialises in therefurbishment of existing period windowsand leaded lights, traditional timber framesand various types of glazing. Our windowscan be part ‘L’ compliant.

Contact Sam Honour or one of ourteam on: 01386 701079

Email: [email protected]:www.mikehonourwindows.co.uk

Unit 85 Northwick Business Centre,Blockley,Moreton-in-Marsh,Gloucestershire, GL56 9RF

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When Matt and Alethea Mizen embarked upon their new kitchen from Leekes, it represented the final element of a lengthy home improvement project and the couple were keen to establish their new room as the social hub of the home – a practical, versatile and stylish area where they could spend time with family andfriends.

“After several years of house renovation the kitchen was the final part to complete"recalls Alethea, “and it’s is lovely to be able to come home and relax and enjoy the heart of our home”

The project entailed working alongside Leekes’ expert designers to create a kitchen that would provide just the right mix of style and practicality – including specific lifestyle features that met the couple’s requirements

With an island at the top of their priority list, the couple decided on a classic monochrome colour scheme for their cabinets and worktops. The sleek and stylish Sheraton Mattonella white gloss cabinets complements the two colourquartz worktops – a classic combination that will stand the test of time.

heart of our home

Leekes Melksham,Beanacre Rd, Wilts. SN12 8AG

Tel: 0333 222 4120Online: leekes.co.uk

Another key factor in the design process was to incorporate the latest innovation and so, after taking into consideration the daily tasks that need to be completed (such as cooking, cleaning and washing) integrated appliances such as the fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave oven were selected for a space-saving and seamless finish.

Then, to add the gadget factor the couple chose the Neff automatic bean to cup coffee machine, with Matt enthusing, “Ilove all the gadgets and am thrilled with the integrated coffee machine.”

Combining functional with softer ambient lighting created the right illumination for an alluring living space - and with the open plan kitchen now the primary entertaining centre (as well as a practical space within the home), it was important to the couple to select practical yet stylish options.

“I love the window seat that was designed for me as I can sit back and watch the boys playing outside - and it makes such a good serving hatch in the summer!”comments Alethea.

Crafted with quality, innovation and style, a kitchen from Leekes is truly unique. With our extensive choice of cabinet styles and finishes, versatile storage solutions, durable worktops and the latest sinks, taps, appliances and accessories the essential ingredients for your perfect kitchen are here – under one roof. Arrange a free design appointment with our knowledgeable designers and discover the possibilities.

To book a kitchen design appointment at your nearest Leekes store contact 0333 222 4120 or online at kitchens.leekes.co.uk

Our Leekes kitchen is at the

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“It’s lovely to be able tocome home and relax and enjoythe heart of our home.”

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BoConcept is all aboutmaking design, furnitureand colours come togetherin your home. We knowthat designing your newhome or redesigning yourexisting space can be achallenge.

We are also aware thatsome of these projects maybe overwhelming and some

may seem small or not inneed of design influence. Ifyou need someone tobounce your ideas off, ourInterior Designers are athand to help.

They are able to completeany size of project you havein mind, whether you arelooking for a unique pieceof furniture, redecorate a

complete room, a smallapartment, an entire houseor even corporate spaces.

You will meet InteriorDesigners in our stores thatwill help you with all thedetails that will make youlove being at home.

Book your free InteriorDesign consultation today!

Let’s make the mostout of your space

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Urban living is often about making the most out of limited space. We know this and we always tryto find new ways of optimising space for our customers. There are no limits to the cool, functionalideas that our designers come up with. Here is just an example of their intelligent designs.

It’s not just a sofa.It’s a concept.

Can’t find the right size orcolour? Don’t worry. All youneed to know is that all ofour sofas are concepts thatcan bemade tomatch youridea of the perfect size,shape, and colour.

Two little words thatinspire our designers:

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Buyers often ask this question whenpurchasing a home because it seemslike adding an unnecessary expense to

the buying costs. However, it is consideredwise to have a surveyor come and inspectthe property and report on findings because,as with many ‘second hand’ products(excluding new homes) that they have historywhich is useful to know. Not only does thesurvey highlight any construction and legalissues that may be present but they will alsoadvise on things to watch out on in the future;such as maintenance issues.

Having a survey could be a cost-effectiveway to avoid unpleasant and sometimesexpensive surprises after moving in. Surveysshould therefore be considered asdocuments which add value to the property(if purchased) and seen as an investment asopposed to just an added cost. A house withthe benefit of a survey can fetch a higherprice in the market.

What type of survey should I have? For a

Mortgage Loan, there will be a ValuationSurveyor who is sent to carry out a valuationon behalf of the Bank or Building Society butit is still recommended that you instruct yourown independent surveyor to carry out asurvey (Both Consumers’ AssociationMagazine ‘Which?’ and the Council ofMortgage Lenders give this advice.) This isbecause mortgage valuations are preparedfor your lender; not for you, the borrower.Therefore, reports do not highlight personalconcerns or give details of the condition ofthe property – just whether it offers suitablesecurity for your loan which is securedagainst it. The RICS offers two types of surveyfor buyers; A Building Survey (formerly a FullStructural Survey) or the HomeBuyer Report(HBR)

A Building Survey is a customised servicesuitable for all residential properties andgives full details of the construction andcondition. The Building Survey is especiallyrecommended for unusually built, run down,

Listed/older properties – or properties whichhave been significantly altered or with whichyou are planning a major conversion orrenovation.

The RICS HomeBuyer Report includes aninspection, a report and a valuation. It isdifferent to a Building Survey in three ways:

1) It is designed for modern/new built houses,bungalows and flats. (Flats and leaseholdownership have special terms forconsideration prior to purchase).

2) The HBR contains ‘Condition Ratings’(Scaled 1-3) to elements of the building,highlighting what the surveyor considers tobe the most important issues or defectswhich may require immediate attention orcould affect the value.

3) The HBR includes the surveyor’s opinionof the current Market Value andReinstatement Cost for rebuilding requiredfor insurance purposes.

Q: If the survey highlights that there areproblems with the house – what should I do?

A: Firstly, do not panic! Read the surveycarefully so that you fully understand whatissues have been raised and if you do notunderstand the terminology, do not hesitateto contact your surveyor and ask him themeaning of what has been said. Often buyerspanic when reading the Report and assumethe worst but, in most cases the problemsare solvable and not as bad as initiallyanticipated. Most Agents and Surveyors willexpect some issues to be highlighted within aReport, especially if the house is over 20years old. This does not mean that youshould not go ahead with the sale though.Speak to both your Agent and Surveyorabout the findings and liaise about workingthrough the problem areas and resolutionwith them.

ENJOY YOUR NEW HOME!

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Properties paint a picture for agentsLockstones

Photography by: Rupert Barker Photography

Before thePAINT IS DRY

“An eccentric artist seeksenthusiastic purchaser for home onhistoric medieval steps” is possiblyhow impressionist painter KenHancock would have described hisTetbury home if he was still with us.

The decorated painter and selfconfessed ‘bon viveur ‘sadly passedaway on the ninth of December2014 but has left a lasting legacyin the form of 70 years ofoutstanding work. K B Hancock, the'last' British impressionist, wasinvited to show at the Paris Salon in2002 and was elected an AssociateMember of La Societe Nationaledes Beaux Arts after his fifth yearof exhibiting with them. He joinsthe likes of Monet, Manet, Rodin,Delacroix, Whistler and HenryMoore by doing so. He was then

made a full member in 2009.Ken’s style has developed

through his life. He specialised inalmost three-dimensional oilpaintings of Provence and the Coted’Azur, which he loved somuch.His work is collected around theworld with prices as high as£10,000 and climbing. He alwaysturned down London galleries andhad sold almost all of his workbefore the paint is even dry,excepting the ones he gave to hiswife, Elisabeth, ‘to keep her in herold age.’

“He was self-critical andreclusive, consumed by his passionfor achieving pure impressionismand light in his oil paintings ofFrance, which is where we spent alot of our time,” Elisabeth said. “We

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needed a base and we chose Tetbury as weknew the Cotswolds because we had livedbefore in Moreton-in-Marsh and we rentedin Tetbury while looking for the perfecthouse to buy here.”

Ken became something of a localattraction, known in Tetbury for his brightclothing and large red rimmed spectacles.“Tourists liked to have their picture takenwith him, I guess he was soquintessentially British and he just hadthis awe about him.”

Their home is situated on Tetbury’sfamous Chipping Steps and reflects theoutward character Ken was as an artist and

aman. The house is hospitable andcolourful which creates a continentalambience where one could enjoy alfrescoentertainingmost of the year round onone of its three small terraces.

The tiled reception hall is a welcomingarea to enjoy an aperitif with friends beforeentering the capacious dining room, aperfect arena to tantalise the taste budsand enjoy lively debates.

Withdrawing to the comfortable sittingroom enhanced by double doors openingonto the private courtyard, the owners canenjoy postprandial drinks indoors on arainy day, or outdoors in front of a


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chimenea long into a long summer evening.Themaster chamber with vaulted ceilings

and full bathroom suite is a perfect place toenjoy restful slumber. Separated by a largesolid oak-floored landing, the front wingaccommodates two further double bedroomsand shower room ensuring no unexpectedearly morning encounters after a long dinner.The Chipping Steps is for sale for

£495,000. For more information pleasecontact Lockstones on 01666 338603 oremail [email protected] beautiful but very different

property is that of Echo Lodge Farm inBrinkworth. Offers are invited from £800,000

and it is little wonder as it boasts stunninglandscaped wrap around gardens as well asnewly built stables. A further oak structuredhome office is also located in the grounds.Dating from the 18th Century and

extended by previous owners Echo Lodgeoffers light, airy accommodation withbespoke features throughout. Take a look atthe impressive glass gable end that providesdelightful views across the immaculategardens and 300 acres of woodland beyond.It has three bedrooms and a fabulous oak

framed lounge with vaulted ceiling. Itscharm and comfort make this a real luxuryandmost of all a perfect picture of rural life.

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LOCKSTONES12 Church Street, Tetbury, GL8 8JG

01666 338603www.lockstones.com

For more information or comment please contact Jonathon Rooke on:07999 767 555 or email [email protected]


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The kitchen is the hub of your home….

one of the most important rooms and a family meeting place.

We design your kitchen for you and the way you cook,

making the room unique to your personality and needs;

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“Imagine tecnology as a wild cat, like a tiger or jaguar, that you invite intoyour home”, says Bang & Olufsen’s creative lead for BeoSound Moment LyleClarke, with a lean smile and something of a tigerish glint in his own eye.“We tame the tiger – make it domesticated – so it behaves as it should inthe house.”

In this exciting era of “Web 3.0’, cloud computing and ‘the Internet ofthings’, we are welcoming more technology into our homes than everbefore. A whole world of entertainment, information and convenience isopening up in our living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and studies. Theproblem is, all this opportunity and choice can feel a little, well,overwhelming.

“Over the whole of Bang & Olufsen’s 90-year history we’ve worked ontaming complex, powerful technology for people to make it simpler andeasier to live with – from the first ‘one touch’ radios of the 1930s to ourautomatic CD changers like BeoSound 9000 in the 80s, and everythingbesides,” explains Clarke. “So as a company we have learnt a wealth ofvaluable lessons about innovation and interpreting people’s needsprogressively, which we use in our research and development work tody.”

BeoSound Moment is the very latest in a long line of elegantly tamedtechnological wild cats to be released by Bang & Olufsen over this longhistory. It’s already trained to perform one task perfectly which is tosimplify and organise the huge choice of music we now have at ourfingertips, beautifully, intuitively and intelligently, with no distractions. It is

also ready to learn more about your unique music tastes from the ultimateexpert: you.

Simply touch the smooth wooden interface to start the music playing.After a few weeks BeoSound Moment’s intelligent algorithms will havelearnt what you like to listen to at certain times of day – whether it isbreakfast radio shows or classical in the morning; jazz or indie rock in theevening – so you won’t have to think about it at all. Pick up the detachabledouble sided interface from its base and you can browse through both yourmusic collections and online streaming services, either by artist and albumnames, or feel your way towards something new to suit the ‘moment’ withthe circular, rainbow-coloured ‘MoodWheel’.

It all feels and sounds luxuriously simple, but behind this beautifullydesigned, graceful appearance is an enormously complex body of work. Acollaborative network of specialist teams – engineers, designers andconcept managers – have channeled intensive research, insight andinspiration into the innovative user interface. Take the development of theMoodWheel element, for instance...

“First we were inspired by Geothe – the 18th-century German thinkerand writer – who was fascinated with the idea that music, emotion andcolour were all somehow one and the same,” explains Clarke with typicallyupbeat energy. “While studying emotions we learnt about the theory of the‘Circumplex Model’ – a way to map emotions in a seamless circle that wasdeveloped by JA Russell in the 80s – and the concept for the MoodWheel

Intuitive intelligent and ‘all about you’. Bang & Olufsen’s newmusic system has tamed technology to bring the physicalcharms of music back into your home.

The perfect match

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began to come together very naturally.”“The final part was mapping the exact colour areas to the particular

moods. We realised that emotional associations with colour comes from theseasons – spring, summer, autumn and winter; growth, relaxation, joy andenergy, regret, melancholy and reflection – which flows in a kind of circle.And this mapped perfectly to our range of moods. IT was like a jigsawpuzzle that made itself in a natural, organic way.”

Making sense of the puzzling array of music that’s stored invisibly onour hard drives or in ‘the cloud’, so that browsing it feels easy and natural, is

what makes using BeoSound Moment feel like such a luxury in ourinformation-overloaded times.

That simple pleasure of leafing through the artwork of your LPcollection, or choosing your favourite CD cover from the stack, is nowcontained in one beautiful and tactile system: one that’s got 90 years ofBang & Olufsen’s historic excellence, innovation and experience behind it.Plus, BeoSound Moment is always learning more about what you would liketo hear next, without you even thinking about it. Just invite BeoSoundMoment into your world. It’s the perfect match.

We don’t follow trends,we make them, byfinding the solution tocustomer’s needs almostbefore they understandthem themselves

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The Quistrup estatewhere Bang & Olufsenwas founded in the atticworkshop in 1925. It hasbeen in the possession ofthe Bang family forapproximately 100 years.

Peter Bang&

Svend Olufsen

Based on excerpts from Jens Bang’s bookBang & Olufsen: from Spark to Icon,published in 2005.

Peter Bang & Svend Olufsen had much incommon. Both were raised in middle-class homesin Denmark at the birth of modernity, as the 19thcentury powered into the 20th. Both had aninsatiable thirst for knowledge, of mechanics inparticular, and became qualified engineers at

Aarhus University in 1924. Both shared apassionate desire to experiment, and dreamed offollowing paths in life less trodden. But, with theirunique personalities and instinct ways of working,they were very different people. Different in waysthat would positively shape the success of theircompany that celebrates 90 years of operationthis year.

Peter was an innovator: a child obsessed with

electrical experiments and borrowing his parents’money for new batteries. He as a young man whobelieved passionately in innovation at a timewhen radio was barely a fledgling tecnology inEurope. Immediately upon graduating hetravelled to America – where radio was booming –working as a petrol station attendant to pay hisway and also at a radio factory, just to get closerto the booming industry with which he was

enchanted. He was, throughout his life, known forbeing intensely focused on his work.

Svend was – even as a child – what we calltoday a ’people person’. Blessed with charm,charisma and the knack of persuading others tolend him a hand when he needed it. He was oftenseen as quirky and unconventional: someone whodid things his own way. But when it came to theyear of his graduation, even his most charming


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efforts could not persuade anyone he knew to help support himwith his beloved experiments in radio.

It was in 1925 that Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen wereintroduced by a mutual friend, Simon Petersen, who himself shiedaway from the ‘eccentric’ tests that Svend was conducting in thesecluded tower room of his family’s estate – Quistrup – in Struer,Denmark. Simon also knew of Peter’s recent trip to America, hispassion for radio experients and avant-garde engineering. Simonthought that the two men, equally extravagant in their

commitment to the radio’s untested technology should meet, andput the two in touch.

Peter and Svend met in the tower room and discovered likeminds. They immediately settled down to work on the radioreceiver they hoped to co-develop. Svend’s mother, Anna, gave theteam supporting funds from selling the eggs produced by herchickens, despite her husband’s scepticism of the young men’sideas. So with the help of a chicken – or an egg – Bang & Olufsenwas born.

15 The CourtyardMontpellier Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1SR

Tel: 01242 [email protected]

www.bang-olufsen.com/cheltenham


Town & Country in Burford knows everything there is to know about bespoke flooring, having been in business for over 10 years. We are focused on giving customers the best possible service, so that you can have the floor that’s right for you and your home.

All our flooring solutions, whether hardwood, stone or natural fibre carpets, are purposely picked to work together. Our unique service also extends to the finish, colour and width of the type of flooring you want. This extensive choice means that you can experience directly the inspiration, knowledge and passion for the products we sell.

As well as a large range of flooring options, we also supply fine paints and wallpapers from British company Little Greene, made-to-fit wooden doors and handsome door ironmongery.

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Bespoke flooring solutions and much more

Wood Flooring | Stone Flooring | Carpets | Paints & Wallpapers | Doors & Ironmongery Tel. 01993 824331 Email. [email protected] www.towncountryflooring.co.uk

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Drop into our Cotswolds showroom just off the A40 roundabout in Burford to get a real flavour of our entire product range. All our floors are shown in sampled areas, helping you to choose the right flooring for your home and enabling the product to show its natural features and blemishes.

We’re open from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5.30pm. For more information, call us on 01993 824331 or email us at [email protected].

Cheltenham Road, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JA

Tel. 01993 824331 Email. [email protected] www.towncountryflooring.co.uk

“As well as a large range of flooring options, we also supply fine paints and wallpapers...”

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Whether you are the owner of an historic house or barn, or an architect lookingfor a visually appealing material to set your new development apartWinchcombeTile are the company to help.

Based at the edge of the North Cotswolds, Winchcombe Tile o:ers the mostelegant and cost e:ective alternative to natural stone roof tiles on the market.

As they produce replica stone slates and tiles they are not limited in the types ofstone they can reproduce; and are able to duplicate colour, tone and texture ofmost regional stones – not just in the UK, but across Europe also.

The stone tiles are approved by all local authority conservation departments foruse inrestricted areas and because they are the same weight as their naturalcounterparts they can be installed in re-roofing projects with no additionalstructural supports. Full technical support is freely given and an installation serviceis also available for those wishing to have an entire package.

Winchcombe Tile Ltd3 Station Approach, Greet Road, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LB

Tel: 01242 602552Fax: 01242 604314Email: [email protected]

‘The Best Alternativeto Cotswold Stone’

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Made in England with pride and passion

The Real Wood Furniture Company London House, Oxford Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1TS

Tel: 01993 813887 www.rwfco.com

‘meeter and greeter’ Scrumpie-pup with

principal of the company Chris Baylis

The Real Wood Furniture Company makes a unique collection ofcountry chairs and furniture, using stunning cuts of native timbers –English oak, burr oak, ash, cherry and elm.

Buy from the floor or have a piece designed and made specially tosuit your purpose and space. Principal of the business Chris Baylis andshowroom manager James Burrough will be happy to spend time withyou to explain the options of design, timber, colour and finish. Homeconsultations are gladly offered.

Wander the spacious Woodstock showrooms.... look, touch, relax andbe inspired. As the visitor's book says: ‘it's a shop full of dreams’.

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Taxidermy may be as old as the Pyramids, but itsrecent use in interior design has cast the art in anew light.

Taxidermy is no longer for hunting lodges andcuriosity cabinets. If your not quite sure aboutthe real thing, have a look at our morecontemporary textile taxidermy.

www.theflyingfox.co.ukTel. 01869 278696

Homes of DistinctionWhether its a Countryside Hideaway, Town House or Country Estate The Flying Fox has inspirational furnishings.

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A unique collection of stunningfurniture and accessories designedfor customers whowant tomake astyle statement

Exclusive in our field The Flying Fox focuses on exceptionalindividual quality pieces for the country lifestyle. A unique fusion ofantique furniture with some truly inspirational fabrics andaccessories. Our handmadeClub Fire Fender Seats in EnglishOakand Scottish RedDeer Antler have become our signature piece.

Created fromnaturally shed RedDeer Antlers they provide theperfect balance and strength. These fire fenders also provideadditional seating whether its a social occasion ormore traditionallykeeping yourself warm around the fire. Custommade to size youcan also choose from a range of beautiful fabrics or leathers.

Visit our showroomat Tetbury Interiors & Antiques or byappointment at The Rick Yard inOxfordshire.

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Your complete aircraftmanagement solution

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DA International is a family owned and run business, located atGloucestershire Airport, the Cotswolds leading general aviationairport.

We specialise in providing our clients with the very best qualitybespoke aviationmanagement solutions.

We have experience and contacts all over the world, which over timehas given us the leading edge in operational logistics and planning.

We offer a range of services from consultancy and advice, tocomprehensivemanagement andmaintenance services. If you arean existing owner or are contemplating your first purchase, considerengaging us to see it through from start to finish.

We have a remarkable teamhere, andwe are all dedicated toproviding our clients with a professional service and superb level ofcustomer satisfaction throughout.

We remove the hassle of owning an aircraft and offer a simple varietyof services allowing our customers tomaintain peace ofmind in theknowledge that all aspects of aircraft ownership are taken care of.

We aim to provide our clients with flexible, high-quality and smartsolutions, placing safety first whilstmanaging costs effectively.

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Specific services include:�Aircraftmanagement� Sales &Marketing�Handling�Operational services and flight planning� Logistics support�Maintenance support�Hangarage�Aircraft valeting�Crew services

Our ultimate goal is to represent your interests, add to theefficiency of your operation and as a direct result,to thoroughlymeet and even exceed your expectations.

For any information please don’t hesitate to contact us:

DA International Ltd, Hangar SE3, Gloucestershire Airport,

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SP

T. 01452 260606 E. [email protected]

www.direct-aviation.com

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Visit our new design showroom in Evesham

Open 7 days a week

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Browse our full range of wood and stone products

Meet with our design consultants for advice and inspiration

Leave the children to play in our Kids Corner

Grab a complimentary co�ee

After you have designed your perfect floor we will help you find your nearest retailer

So what are you waiting for? Come and visit us today!

Karndean DesignflooringCrab Apple Way, Vale Park,

Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 1GP

Telephone: 01386 820100

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