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03.10.2016
Charlotte finds perfect peace in a mews
Charlotte Gunnell is a freelance blogger who has made it her mission to find quiet places in London

19.09.2016
Let there be light – RIBA lists a luminous mews conversion
“A piece of joinery crafted to live in” is how RIBA judges described this converted London mews property, now on the longlist for RIBA’s House of the Year competition

13.09.2016
Even Hercule Poirot felt at home in a mews
Over the years many well-known writers have been inspired to write novels about fictional characters living in mews houses. “The Man in the Mews” by Joy Packer, published in 1964, captures a 20th century view of mews living. Described as “a superb blend of romance, atmosphere and suspense”, the storyline features socially prominent families, former […]

12.09.2016
A mews home near London’s hottest new designer outlets
At Lurot Brand we are always keen to hear about shops that make living in areas such as Mayfair, Belgravia and Chelsea even more desirable

30.08.2016
A guide to London’s finest hidden hostelries
At Lurot Brand we recently spotted this article on the blog site londonpubcrawls, featuring a “mews pub crawl” to some of London’s finest “hidden” hostelries

25.08.2016
Mews homes – Dream residence of creatives
Among those with a keen interest in London’s mews houses are creatives and it’s easy to see why

25.08.2016
The upside of downsizing to a London mews
With the Back to School (and Uni) season upon us again, you may be relishing the peace and quiet, while, at the same time, re-evaluating your need for a large family home

25.08.2016
Mews – Elegant homes with rich pasts
Fashionable and compact, mews homes in prime Central London are ideal if you’re considering buying a distinctive property oozing ‘old world’ charm

23.08.2016
Time, gentlespooks, please! The mews with a haunted pub
At Lurot Brand we’re familiar with mews streets that are close to designer shops, exclusive hotels and private, lawned squares, but until now we have never come across a mews with a haunted pub

23.08.2016
Time to ditch this unquestioned interior design rule?
As we visit London’s most sought-after mews properties, conducting valuations and offering viewings, it’s always interesting to note the way interior designers use colour in response to the amount of natural light available in each room

23.08.2016
The secret of energy conservation inside a ‘wrapped’ mews
Sanya Polescuk Architects are old hands at designing stunning contemporary mews conversions, creating cleverly remodelled rooms flooded with natural light

22.08.2016
French TV talk to London Mews Specialist, Lurot Brand, about the Brexit effect
James Robinson, General Manager of mews property agency, Lurot Brand, speaks to Canal+ TV France about the effect the EU Referendum result has had on the sale of property in London, in particular, London mews properties

18.08.2016
What we are seeing in the mews streets
Mews homes in London, often referred to as hidden gems, are tucked away in virtually traffic-free cul-de-sacs and picturesque lanes. They are normally freehold houses for flat money located in the best part of London. For these reasons Lurot Brand has been specialising in the sale and letting of these wonderful properties through ‘bear’ and […]

16.08.2016
Undecided about a mews? Why not try before you buy
If you have been considering whether or not to buy a London mews property, here’s an idea that may help you decide

10.08.2016
Imagine yourself at home in this stylish mews house
With daylight pouring in from carefully-placed roof lights, clever screening of open-plan areas, use of mirrors to reflect natural light and design features that flow with the shape of the room, it’s a pleasure to view housetohome

28.07.2016
Mewsings on what makes a great mews home
Bold colours, a profusion of pots, iron balconies, colourful window boxes

13.07.2016
Downsizing with a lot of upsides
If your children have flown the nest for uni, a sunny gap year or to move in with friends, you may be wondering if you really need a large family home. There are many advantages to downsizing. If you love saving money, energy, resources and enjoy saving time on maintenance – these are just a […]

11.07.2016
What makes selling a mews house special?
If you own a mews house, you’ll already know what makes it special. Venture through an archway here or down a cobbled lane there and you will find, amidst the rush of the Capital, the peaceful prettiness that is the iconic London mews.

06.07.2016
Mews homes – Traditional yet comfortably modern!
If a classic residence with modern luxury appeals, consider a London mews

27.06.2016
Looking for a fairy-tale London home? A Victorian mews will fulfil your dreams
For a picturesque home in the heart of prime Central London, we recommend viewing a Victorian mews

18.06.2016
Why creatives can’t get enough of mews living
“Enclosed within quiet courtyards along cobbled streets, mews homes offer a laidback, offbeat lifestyle particularly appealing to creatives. The more unique the better. Read on for a glimpse of why creatives are fascinated by mews.”
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