Featured property...
York Terrace West, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4QA $20,420,400 (£15,000,000)
Park life...
London is blessed with an array of Royal Parks whose value has never been more keenly appreciated than now. During the last 12 months Londoners have flocked to these verdant expanses in their droves in search of spirit-lifting counterpoints to the daily drudgery of lockdowns and restrictions.
The prospective owners of the three adjacent apartments available in York West Terrace, Regent's Park, won't have to flock anywhere, however - they will be located within the park's perimeter. Other Royal Parks boast many superb properties but they surround the parks rather than fall within their confines.
Where the city meets the village
The allure of a more peaceful life in the heart of London has long drawn people to Marylebone's Village - and it is mere minutes away from York Terrace West.
Marylebone denizens are unlikely to tire of the village's assortment of boutique shops, quaint cafes and time-erasing pubs that decorate its tree-lined high street.
However, if they do then there is yet more on offer, as outlined by MaryleboneVillage.com, a paean to all things NW1.
"Visitors can enjoy a range of cultural and lifestyle activities, from art exhibitions to exercise classes, as well as the masterclasses, collaborations and promotions hosted by our shops and restaurants, most of which also participate in the major community events organised by Howard de Walden: the Marylebone Food Festival, Marylebone Design District, Marylebone Summer Festival and Marylebone Christmas Lights."
The magic of three...
Unique is an overused word. However, its use can be justified when describing the three adjoining apartments for sale in York West Terrace - the park's most sought-after block.
"I've been working in the area since 2007 and I've never seen anything like this come up," said Zach Madison, the Savills agent looking after the sale.
"To be able to get three apartments next to each other in a block of this prestige will never happen again."
Having nearly 5,064 square feet of living space, apportioned between three separate living areas, and in one of the best blocks in one of the best locales in London rather sells itself, so Mr Madison will have had tougher assignments on his hands during his time in real estate.
Ideal for a middle-eastern family
Such a living arrangement is "perfect for the international buyer", and unsurprisingly Mr Madison has received significant interest from abroad.
He is in no doubt as to whom the apartments would most suit - a large middle-eastern family.
"It's on the only private gated road in the park, and with 24-hour porter service it is an ideal lock-up and leave."
The area is also awash with excellent schools, including the American School in St John's Wood which boasts outstanding sports and arts facilities.
And for children from a coastal emirate like Dubai, their nautical yearnings can be sated daily in Regent's Park boating lake which the properties' 20 park-facing windows look out on.
A liquid asset
Given the apartments' location, depreciation isn't going to be a concern and Mr Maddison describes them as being a "very liquid asset".
Adding to their liquidity is the block opposite - York Terrace East. The entire site is currently on the market for $252 million (£185 million) with planning permission for two houses and 26 apartments.
Now that's the definition of an area uplift!
Key features
- Three apartments (two three-beds and one two-bed)
- Views over Regent's Park and easy access to its many amenities including open-air theatre and zoo
- Four underground parking spaces
- Access to communal gardens
- 24-hour porter
- 20 park-facing windows
- On Marylebone side of park
York Terrace West is on the market with Savills
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Find out here how London is luring Middle East demand for luxury homes during the Covid pandemic.
MEFCC information
Tickets range from Dh110 for an advance single-day pass to Dh300 for a weekend pass at the door. VIP tickets have sold out. Visit www.mefcc.com to purchase tickets in advance.
The bio
Favourite book: Peter Rabbit. I used to read it to my three children and still read it myself. If I am feeling down it brings back good memories.
Best thing about your job: Getting to help people. My mum always told me never to pass up an opportunity to do a good deed.
Best part of life in the UAE: The weather. The constant sunshine is amazing and there is always something to do, you have so many options when it comes to how to spend your day.
Favourite holiday destination: Malaysia. I went there for my honeymoon and ended up volunteering to teach local children for a few hours each day. It is such a special place and I plan to retire there one day.
Juliot Vinolia’s checklist for adopting alternate-day fasting
- Don’t do it more than once in three days
- Don’t go under 700 calories on fasting days
- Ensure there is sufficient water intake, as the body can go in dehydration mode
- Ensure there is enough roughage (fibre) in the food on fasting days as well
- Do not binge on processed or fatty foods on non-fasting days
- Complement fasting with plant-based foods, fruits, vegetables, seafood. Cut out processed meats and processed carbohydrates
- Manage your sleep
- People with existing gastric or mental health issues should avoid fasting
- Do not fast for prolonged periods without supervision by a qualified expert
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Meydan card
6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-1 (PA) Group 1 US$65,000 (Dirt) 1,600m
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Match info
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Specs
Engine: Duel electric motors
Power: 659hp
Torque: 1075Nm
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- Cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, after cardiovascular diseases
- About one in five men and one in six women will develop cancer in their lifetime
- By 2040, global cancer cases are on track to reach 30 million
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- This rate is expected to increase to 75 per cent by 2030
- At least one third of common cancers are preventable
- Genetic mutations play a role in 5 per cent to 10 per cent of cancers
- Up to 3.7 million lives could be saved annually by implementing the right health
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Top financial tips for graduates
Araminta Robertson, of the Financially Mint blog, shares her financial advice for university leavers:
1. Build digital or technical skills: After graduation, people can find it extremely hard to find jobs. From programming to digital marketing, your early twenties are for building skills. Future employers will want people with tech skills.
2. Side hustle: At 16, I lived in a village and started teaching online, as well as doing work as a virtual assistant and marketer. There are six skills you can use online: translation; teaching; programming; digital marketing; design and writing. If you master two, you’ll always be able to make money.
3. Networking: Knowing how to make connections is extremely useful. Use LinkedIn to find people who have the job you want, connect and ask to meet for coffee. Ask how they did it and if they know anyone who can help you. I secured quite a few clients this way.
4. Pay yourself first: The minute you receive any income, put about 15 per cent aside into a savings account you won’t touch, to go towards your emergency fund or to start investing. I do 20 per cent. It helped me start saving immediately.
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Sole survivors
- Cecelia Crocker was on board Northwest Airlines Flight 255 in 1987 when it crashed in Detroit, killing 154 people, including her parents and brother. The plane had hit a light pole on take off
- George Lamson Jr, from Minnesota, was on a Galaxy Airlines flight that crashed in Reno in 1985, killing 68 people. His entire seat was launched out of the plane
- Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.
- Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.
