To the outside world, number 16 South End in Kensington is a fairly unassuming property. Step inside, however, and you’ll find a stunning, tech-savvy warren of elegant modernity that James Bond himself would surely be proud of. It won’t be long before the craze for underground excavation is banned in London. We say get in while…
Grade I listed homes in London are rare. Roehampton House is a remarkable opportunity to own a real slice of history. For those who like their gaff on the heroic side, this impressive building, along with an additional two gatehouses and five garden villas, has been converted into 29 exclusive properties set within four acres…
The world’s most expensive wine is from Australia. And doesn’t pair with Vegemite. At all. Probably the crème de la crème of fine wine, the 2004 Kalimna Block 42 Cabernet Sauvignon is being celebrated by those passionate Aussies in a most attractive fashion. Upholding their reputation for innovation and experimentation, Penfolds are presenting to the…
This October will see The Luxury Property Show return to the Hurlingham Club to showcase a selection of the most spectacular properties from around the world. The two-day event will be hosted by none other than Melissa Porter, who the secret fans of daytime television amongst you may remember from such classics as ‘To Buy…
Perhaps you’re already a fan of their award-wining Rose? Well, the delightful, family owned Champagne Billecart-Salmon also do a lovely Extra Brut. A wonderfully fresh no-added sugar champagne, the drink is perfect alongside food and friends. Making life easy when it comes to gift-buying and entertaining alike, Champagne Billecart-Salmon are launching a great little set…
Cramped? Outgrown your current castle and are looking for a property to house your large retinue of assistants, secretaries and semi-enslaved domestic servants? Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s prime residential avenue, 41 Queen’s Gate offers potential buyers the chance to acquire an extremely rare to market 12-bedroom residence. The Grade II…
When I last wrote, I was actually dictating my column from atop the shoulders of the man who carries me from place to place whenever my feet would otherwise have to touch the ground. We were heading toward my spare yacht, as I prepared to embark on a marvellous vacation I’d been waiting all day…
“Not flying today, Colonel?” I asked. Now aged 67, the Colonel still spends a month of each year in the air. After 30 years distinguished service (in “the last remaining Regiment never to have been involved in either a TV series or a scandal involving one of the Royal Household staff”), he is now trotting…
Now ladies you’re going to have to bear with me on this, being of the gene pool that is male I cannot speak with authority on what goes through your minds when preparing for a night out with one of us (male). I assume you have answered the conundrum of what clothing would be considered…
Most LUSSO readers are bon viveurs and sybarites to a man and lady. That much is obvious. You wouldn’t be reading now if you were some undiscerning peasant only interested in Jeremy Kyle reruns and the yellow sticker reduced to clear shelf at Lidl. However, we can’t all be Renaissance Men with total mastery over…