2015年11月30日 星期一

Beaconsfield 貝肯斯菲

Beaconsfield is located in Buckinghamshire
Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield
 Beaconsfield shown within Buckinghamshire

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【英倫富豪鎮】詩情畫意的貝肯斯菲

Beaconsfield in Chiltern Hills
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貝肯斯菲(Beaconsfield)所在地自然風景區奇爾特恩丘陵(Chiltern Hills)。(Depositphoto)
最富有的學區古鎮
【大紀元2015年12月01日訊】
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貝肯斯菲(Beaconsfield)位於著名自然風景區奇爾特恩丘陵(Chiltern Hills)之内,周圍星羅棋布著美麗的集鎮、詩情畫意的農舍和宏偉的鄉間別墅。由於該鎮有著實力雄厚的教育資源、高效的交通連繫、精緻優雅的文化氛圍,而且靠近倫敦,便於通勤。因此吸引了各界名人定居於此,並成為「英國最富有的小鎮」。
貝肯斯菲街頭。 
貝肯斯菲街頭。

漫步貝肯斯菲


貝肯斯菲的老城區經歷了近千年歷史。整條高街都是歷史保護建築,很多喬治亞時代和都鐸王朝時期的老式建築散發出古香古色的韻味,內部則是不同的精品店、餐館或商鋪。而街上的行人衣著大方,神態安詳,以英國白人居多。很多人慢跑、散步、遛狗,有著在富裕小鎮上常見的那種閒情逸致——即使是像我們這樣初來乍到的客人,走在貝肯斯菲的高街上時也會感到一種恬靜優雅、生機盎然的氛圍。
Beaconsfield教堂。(Wikipedia)  
Beaconsfield教堂。(Wikipedia)
特別要提及的是貝肯斯菲的Costas店,雖說是連鎖店,不過這個鎮上的Costas有著細膩的老式建築風格、內部寬敞明亮的佈局,加上輕聲細語的顧客,真的讓人感到這個優雅的小鎮每個細節都那麼精緻。貝肯斯菲的新區是從20世紀初鐵路抵達該鎮時開始建設的,由於火車站在這一區,逐漸成爲整個鎮的經濟中心。新區的房產戶型明顯要比老區更大,而且風格比較現代化,而且新建的房產仍在趨向更大、更現代。因此,若是想要尋找從容、愜意的生活,還是舊城區更有味道。
Beaconsfield戰爭紀念碑。(Wikipedia) 
Beaconsfield戰爭紀念碑。(Wikipedia)

關於貝肯斯菲


貝肯斯菲位於白金漢郡的心臟地帶,倫敦西北部25英里。當前約1.2萬人,以英國本地人為主,外來移民以歐洲人居多。主要是通勤人口。有著很好的鐵路鏈接,距離M40公路也近。貝肯斯菲有著大量的優秀學校,其中不乏全國知名的文法學校和私校。而且該鎮是世界最早的模型村Bekonscot以及英國電影電視學校(The National Film and Television School)所在地;溫莎城堡、樂高樂園(Legoland)和索普公園(Thorpe Park)均在不到15英里的範圍之内。
奇爾特恩丘陵(Chiltern Hills)的油菜花田。(Depositphoto)  
奇爾特恩丘陵(Chiltern Hills)的油菜花田。(Depositphoto)
2008年,每日電訊報根據平均房價,把貝肯斯菲評為「英國最富有的小鎮」。2015年,貝肯斯菲成為英國的「百萬富翁鎮」(平均房價超過百萬英鎊,全英僅有三個,來源《泰晤士報》)。因此各界名人均十分青睞貝肯斯菲,在這個小鎮上很容易碰到歌星、體育明星、影視界明星。
貝肯斯菲高球場。 
貝肯斯菲高球場。
貝肯斯菲最早現於史冊是1185年。1255年,亨利三世國王(King Henry III)授予他的兄弟、康沃爾伯爵理查德(Richard, Earl of Cornwall)每週二在這個小鎮舉辦市集的權力,因此逐漸繁榮起來。但也吸引了很多攔路搶劫的匪徒。這段歷史從當地的一些地名如割喉林(Cut Throat Wood)和強盜農場(Highwaymans Farm)仍能看出來。

貝肯斯菲的交通


從倫敦馬里波恩(Marylebone)坐火車到這裡只需23分鐘,60%的人乘坐火車往來於倫敦與貝肯斯菲。公路交通也十分便利,M40與M25連接可直達倫敦,車程通常是35到40分鐘之間,距離希思羅機場也僅需45分鐘車程。

貝肯斯菲的學校


貝肯斯菲的教育資源非常雄厚,英國最出色的女子文法學校Beaconsfield High School就在該鎮,而附近的High Wycombe則有同樣優秀的皇家男子文法學校(Royal Grammar School)以及全英最佳的女子寄宿學校Wycombe Abbey School。
皇家男子文法學校(Royal Grammar School)。 
皇家男子文法學校(Royal Grammar School)。
貝肯斯菲有三所小學,其中St Mary and All Saints CofE被英國教育標準局(Ofsted)評價為「傑出」(outstanding),還有兩所預備學校:Davenies和High March,分別招收4-13歲的男孩和4-11歲的女孩。
全英最佳的女子寄宿學校Wycombe Abbey School。 
全英最佳的女子寄宿學校Wycombe Abbey School。

世界上最早的模型村


提到貝肯斯菲,就不得不提世界上最早的模型村、被稱為世界各地其它模型村和微型公園「祖父」的Bekonscot。這個從多角度描繪20世紀30年代的英國的模型村佔地大約2英畝,一半以上是1:12的微型,許多建築都能在英國找到原型,而連接著模型村的六個社區的大型鐵路模型更吸引了大量的孩子——時至今日,仍是許多少年們的難忘記憶。
世界上最早的模型村Bekonscot。世界上最早的模型村Bekonscot。

著名居民


著名影星溫迪•希勒(Dame Wendy Hillier),曾榮獲奧斯卡最佳女配角,代表作《鴛鴦譜》(Separate Tables)。
伊尼德瑪麗•布萊頓(Enid Blyton),英國兒童作家,代表作《諾弟》(Noddy)。她的書被翻譯成90多種語言。
德克•博加德(Dirk Bogarde),英國演員及作家,代表作《豪斯醫生》、《威尼斯之死》。
艾莉森•厄特麗(Alison Uttley),英國兒童作家,代表作《小灰兔》(Little Grey Rabbit)和《山姆豬》(Sam Pig)。
2 Sandelswood Gardens 這是一座六臥五5浴的獨立式家庭房屋,位於貝肯斯菲的黃金地段之内,距離新區火車站大約0.6英里,內部面積約為3,333平方英尺(310平方米),帶有門禁的園區佔地0.244英畝(997平方米)。參考價格:225萬英鎊。  
2 Sandelswood Gardens
這是一座六臥五5浴的獨立式家庭房屋,位於貝肯斯菲的黃金地段之内,距離新區火車站大約0.6英里,內部面積約為3,333平方英尺(310平方米),帶有門禁的園區佔地0.244英畝(997平方米)。參考價格:225萬英鎊。

貝肯斯菲的房市


據恒邦国际地产公司(Hamptons International)介紹,目前貝肯斯菲房產均價每平方英尺500鎊(約每平方米5,382鎊),整個市場房屋平均每套120萬英鎊,新建房屋平均每平方英尺900鎊(約每平方米9,687英鎊)。在這裡買房產,同等價錢獲得的面積比倫敦房產要大上一倍有餘。由於生活在貝肯斯菲,絲毫不會影響倫敦的工作、生意。因此很多人從倫敦遷移到貝肯斯菲。現在貝肯斯菲的居民約半數來自於倫敦,其中西方人很多,近五年來也出現俄羅斯人。
Kinnaird 這座現代化的建築建於2010年,由獲獎建築師Danks Badnell設計,帶有喬治亞時期風格,內部有豐富的木工製品、寬橡木地板。位於貝肯斯菲的金三角區之内,距離貝肯斯菲火車站僅1英里。總面積8,181平方英尺(760平方米),花園面積0.6英畝(2,400平方米)。參考價格:500萬英鎊。 Kinnaird

這座現代化的建築建於2010年,由獲獎建築師Danks Badnell設計,帶有喬治亞時期風格,內部有豐富的木工製品、寬橡木地板。位於貝肯斯菲的金三角區之内,距離貝肯斯菲火車站僅1英里。總面積8,181平方英尺(760平方米),花園面積0.6英畝(2,400平方米)。參考價格:500萬英鎊。
以恒邦国际最近做的一筆生意為例:一對30多歲的英國夫婦,有一個4、5歲的孩子,另一個孩子即將出生,將自己在倫敦的房產以115萬鎊的價格出售,在貝肯斯菲購買了比倫敦大兩倍的房子,卻只花費了105萬英鎊。節省出的10萬鎊覆蓋了搬遷費用及未來五年的交通費用,孩子可以順理成章地進入好的學校就讀,而且獲得了安全、靜謐的鄉村生活——非常理想的選擇。
這座華麗的新房Eleven位於貝肯斯菲的金三角之内,周圍是一英畝成熟的花園。入口非常豪華、有橡木窗框、大理石地板、超過三米的天花板。還配備了可用ipad控制的智能家電系統。廚房很寬敞,集成了各種優質品牌的電器。主臥室配備了寬敞的步入式更衣室和40寸的無框電視。參考價格:699.5萬英鎊  
這座華麗的新房Eleven位於貝肯斯菲的金三角之内,周圍是一英畝成熟的花園。入口非常豪華、有橡木窗框、大理石地板、超過三米的天花板。還配備了可用ipad控制的智能家電系統。廚房很寬敞,集成了各種優質品牌的電器。主臥室配備了寬敞的步入式更衣室和40寸的無框電視。參考價格:699.5萬英鎊
恒邦国际介绍這是對中國移民來説最理想的地方,學區很好,犯罪率很低。雖然現在貝肯斯菲的華人並不多,但已經開始進入市場。近半年來有三位華人通過該公司在貝肯斯菲購買房產,一位華人投資140萬英鎊,購買了一套不到20年的半新房產,另兩位華人分別投資46萬和65萬英鎊購買了公寓房。恒邦国际特別強調这些华人买家均表現出了明確的移民傾向。
Minions 這座優美的老式房產建於16世紀,坐落在鎮中心。這座歷史保護建築有三個樓層,四個臥室,保留了許多時代特色,包括橫樑露出的天花板、開放式壁爐、橡木門和裝飾木鑲板的樓梯,廚房由實心橡木裝修。 參考價格:99.5萬英鎊。  
Minions 這座優美的老式房產建於16世紀,坐落在鎮中心。這座歷史保護建築有三個樓層,四個臥室,保留了許多時代特色,包括橫樑露出的天花板、開放式壁爐、橡木門和裝飾木鑲板的樓梯,廚房由實心橡木裝修。
參考價格:99.5萬英鎊。
恒邦国际(Hamptons International)的貝肯斯菲分部的经理Ian Allen。该公司是世界上最知名的住宅房產集團之一,成立於1830年。已有近200年的歷史。現在全世界設有85個辦事處,提供了廣泛房產投資組合。業務範圍包括包括銷售、租賃、住宅開發、物業管理及抵押貸款。

2015年11月29日 星期日

臺灣大學舊社科院

【舊社科院之美】
自從新社科院完工後,社科院搬回了總區,城中校區再也看不到學生上課的身影了,只有綠意盎然的青翠樹木和不絕於耳的鳥鳴啾啾,找個期中考結束的午後,來這兒享受一個人的悠閒時光,再適合不過。
(圖/文 by新聞暨攝影服務課程校園小記者)

36 Hours in Adelaide, Australia

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The Terrace at the 2KW bar. CreditDavid Maurice Smith for The New York Times
Adelaide is Australia’s unsung city, a perfectly pretty destination on the southern coast, whose many charms are regularly eclipsed by the more glamorous Sydney and Melbourne. Most tourists who do fly into Adelaide are more often than not merely availing themselves of its airport en route to nearby Kangaroo Island or South Australia’s 18 celebrated wine regions, which have made Adelaide Australia’s wine capital. But these days the city is shining as a destination in its own right, and those who do decide to stay are in for a treat: Adelaide has elegant architecture and colonial beauty to spare, and a revival of independent cafes and bars and a booming arts scene have lately given the city a creative edge. So go ahead and fly through Adelaide on the way to its scenic neighbors — just make sure you spend a few days exploring the city as well.
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    On the Torrens River, which runs through the city. CreditDavid Maurice Smith for The New York Times
    Friday

    1.CASUAL LUNCH, 2 P.M.

    Perhaps inspired by Melbourne, whose narrow lanes are known for their hip cafes and boutiques, Adelaide’s side streets are having something of a moment. Experience the vibe on Ebenezer Place, which is lined with an eclectic mix of businesses; last year, a popular suburban establishment, Parwana Afghan Kitchen, opened a sister restaurant, the pint-size Kutchi Deli Parwana. This branch is daubed in bright shades of turquoise and serves delicious, reasonably priced Afghan street-food favorites: lamb mantu, or dumplings (13 Australian dollars, or $9.50 at 1.36 Australian to the U.S. dollar), eggplant borani with yogurt sauce (13 dollars), and bolani turnovers stuffed with pumpkin or minced lamb (10 dollars). On a sunny day, order a few dishes and take a seat on the sidewalk to soak in the atmosphere.

    2.ARTY AFTERNOON, 3 P.M.

    The Art Gallery of South Australia houses an expansive collection in its stately building on Adelaide’s North Terrace, a leafy boulevard lined with grand monuments and University of Adelaide buildings. Inside, admission is free to most exhibitions, and you can browse Australian, Aboriginal and European art, and even a small Islamic gallery. If you’re in town early in the month, you’re in luck: The museum stays open until 9 p.m. on First Fridays, with a festive program of live music, guided tours and talks with featured artists in the evening.

    3.PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE, 5 P.M.

    Adelaide’s main promenade is Rundle Mall, a long pedestrianized artery, home to the city’s best shopping and restaurants. Take a leisurely stroll, but bypass the department stores and chain restaurants in favor of stops at the stylish Felici Espresso Bar, the housewares shop One Rundle Trading Company, the Australian design emporium JamFactory and the original outpost of Australia’s family-owned Haigh’s Choc­olates, set in a Gothic heritage building at Beehive Corner that looks like a confection itself.

    4.HANDMADE HAVEN, 7 P.M.

    For a souvenir that reflects Adelaide’s creative spirit, pop into Urban Cow Studio. Its rooms have creaky floorboards splattered with paint and are cluttered with jewelry, housewares, canvases and more, all handmade in Adelaide by more than 150 local artists and artisans. Look out for funky Elodie Barker ceramic mugs (44 dollars each) and hand-poured soy candles in coconut, espresso and mango papaya scents (30 dollars for medium, 40 dollars for large sizes), or browse exhibits by local artists. The location also houses the Howling Owl cafe and the comedy club Rhino Room.

    5.OUT OF AFRICA, 8 P.M.

    One of the city’s top chefs is an import from South Africa, and since he opened Africola in November 2014, Duncan Welgemoed has been bringing the flavors of his home country to Australia. Africola’s interiors are a nod to the shebeens (taverns) of the townships, with colorful murals, repurposed Coke bottles (here doubling as chile-sauce dispensers), bright fabrics and plastic menus illustrated with Mandela motifs. This kitschy space serves as a theater for Mr. Welgemoed’s modern riffs on traditional South African cuisine: a braai (barbecue) plate (32 dollars) with boerewors sausages, peri-peri chicken, pap (maize porridge) and sheba (tomato sauce); bunny chow (curried lamb in a bun, 10 dollars); or the vegetable of the moment, roasted whole cauliflower, served here with bread and black garlic (20 dollars).
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    The Adelaide Botanic Garden. CreditDavid Maurice Smith for The New York Times
    Saturday

    6.FRESH BREAKFAST, 9 A.M. ­

    Dating back to 1869, the sprawling, covered Adelaide Central Market isone of Australia’s oldest markets and one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Watch hordes of local chefs — both of the professional and home-cooking variety — contemplating organic fruits, fresh fish and poultry, and wheels of cheese from among 80 stalls, then piece together a hearty breakfast from a host of cafes and bakeries that have set up shop here: tapas at Comida Catering Co., Algerian fare at Le Souk and smoothies at Tony’s Juice Bar. You can eat well for less than 20 dollars.

    7.GARDEN VARIETY, 11 A.M. ­

    In a city full of parks, the Adelaide Botanic Garden (free) is a particularly lovely one. Amateur horticulturists will want to meander through the lush habitats: a garden of health featuring 2,500 plants known for their healing properties, an international rose garden with 5,000 species, and an Australian native garden dedicated to regional flora. If the verdant environs can’t sustain your interest, head to the nearby Cellar Door at the National Wine Center of Australia to sample the finest bottles from nearby wine regions including Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.

    8.BEACH BREAK, 2 P.M. ­

    An easy 25-minute tram ride (5.20 dollars) takes you to Glenelg, a seaside enclave on Holdfast Bay. The site of the first European settlement in mainland Australia, dating back to 1836, it’s a lovely place to while away an afternoon. Hop off the tram at its terminus at Moseley Square, a plaza framed by historic brick buildings, stout palm trees and the 1875 former town hall and clock tower that now house the Bay Discovery Center. Have a juicy chicken gyro (12 dollars) at Barakah Pizza & Kebab House, in the old Post Office building; churros (8 dollars) at St. Louis House of Fine Ice Cream & Dessert; and coffee or a cocktail at the stylish new Moseley Bar & Kitchen, where seating options include swings suspended from the ceiling and behemoth wicker thrones. Work it all off with a stroll along the pier — Adelaide’s setting on the western edge of a peninsula means that despite being in southern Australia, Glenelg counts a stunning sunset among its charms.

    9.STREET EATS, 7 P.M. ­

    Couldn’t get a booking at Jock Zonfrillo’s Orana, or aren’t in the mood for a formal, drawn-out tasting menu? Don’t fret — Adelaide’s most celebrated fine-dining restaurant has a rebellious younger sister downstairs. At the laid-back, cafeteria-style Street ADL, Mr. Zonfrillo plies his spins on global street-food favorites. Grab a spot at a communal table and order barbecue lamb ribs (32 dollars), fiery chicken skewers (26 dollars), or two adventurous takes on a classic — croc dog (crocodile, potato skins, curried tomato sauce) or hop dog (kangaroo, jalapeños, chipotle mayo) — for 11 dollars each. It’s a far cry from the inventive modern Australian cuisine being served in the intimate dining room at Orana, but the boisterous vibe is livelier, and you won’t be shelling out for the 155-dollar set menu (295 dollars with wine) upstairs.
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    The bar at Jock Zonfrillo’s Street ADL. CreditDavid Maurice Smith for The New York Times

    10.COCKTAIL HOUR, 9 P.M. ­

    Ever since its buzzed-about January opening, 2KW has made itself a requisite stop on Adelaide’s night-life scene. It’s not hard to see why: Aperch atop the 2 King William Street building guarantees panoramic views. Aside from an extensive wine list, choose from creative 18-dollarcocktails like Les Burdett (rye, black tea, cherry, orange) or Britannia Roundabout (vodka, blueberries, anise). For a more intimate evening, pop into another newcomer nearbyThe cozy Bibliotheca Bar & Book Exchange, tucked away in the Gresham Street laneway, has local wines for 10 dollars a glass, literary-themed drinks like the Hemingway Daiquiri (rum, cherry, lime, grapefruit, 18 dollars) and walls lined with books that patrons are welcome to swap.
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    Breakfast at Hey Jupiter. CreditDavid Maurice Smith for The New York Times
    Sunday

    11.MORNING GLORY, 9 A.M. ­

    Brekkie is serious business in Oz, and you’ll find one of Adelaide’s best morning menus at Hey Jupiter. Start off with a refreshing apple-mint-watermelon juice (7.50 dollars) before ordering the baked eggs cocotte with potato rosti, mushrooms, cheese and tomato (16.50 dollarsor the Belgian waffle with berries, mint and vanilla labneh (15.50 dollars). High ceilings make the petite cafe seem larger than it is; walls have cheery floral wallpaper and are adorned with gilded mirrors and vintage posters with a sci-fi bentColorful tables spill out onto Ebenezer Place.

    12.A SPORTING AFFAIR, 1 P.M. ­

    The 53,500-seat Adelaide Oval was built in the 1870s, and is hailed asone of the most revered cricket grounds in the world. It’s also home turf for the Adelaide Crows, the city’s Australian Football League (A.F.L.) teamWhile there are a few different ways for tourists to visit the stadium — dinner at the fine-dining Hill of Grace restaurant or a 90-minute guided tour (22 dollars) — what better way to experience the hallowed setting than at an actual match? Cricket might be a bit dull for some American tastes, but Aussie Rules Football is a spectacle with 18 players per team, aggressive moves that make American football look like a friendly round of hopscotch, and loyalist fans who take the game very seriouslyAn afternoon at an A.F.L. match is an unrivaled adrenaline-fueled experience.
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  5. Lodging
    The Mayfair Hotel (45 King William Street, 61-8-8210-8888; mayfairhotel.com.au) opened its doors in January in the historic former Colonial Mutual Life building, with 170 contemporary rooms in muted grays and blues and spacious subway-tiled bathrooms. While the hotel has many merits, including a roof deck and Bethany Finn’s Mayflower restaurant, its main advantage is the location: It’s across the street from Beehive Corner and Rundle Mall, walking distance to many of Adelaide’s popular laneways, and has bus and tram stops out front to take you farther afield. Rates from 189 Australian dollars (about $138)
    For a more quirky feel, check in to the Franklin Boutique Hotel (92 Franklin Street; 61-8-8410-0036; thefranklinhotel.com.au), which has seven petite rooms tucked away above a pub. The 19th-century building still has plenty of character intact — some rooms even have original stained-glass windows — while interiors were given a modern update: sleek black walls, light fixtures made from milk crates, and an abundance of vivid artwork. Rates from 150 dollars ($110).

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