What is it about west London that has won the area so many die-hard fans? Johnny Turner looks at newly built homes for sale in this ever-appealing part of the capital.
West London has long since been famed for its exclusivity – the quiet residential turnings, thriving high streets, café lifestyle and the elegant homes – and the current vogue for building new homes on the west side means that the area offers more choice than ever. The current lot of newly built homes represents a great mix of quality and convenience.
Barratt is selling a number of high-quality west London developments, including Axiom, which is a vital part of a massive regeneration programme in Feltham. The town centre will see a total renaissance, with over one million square feet of space, including offices, a hotel, restaurants, medical and community centres, a new library and a vibrant new shopping centre among the attractions.
Axiom, which will be the residential heart of the scheme, has already released two phases of homes, called Sanctura and Futura, where one- and two-bedroom apartments range in price from £173,995 to £239,995. A third phase, known as Magna, is to be launched soon.
For more information about Axiom call 020 8867 0382.
Another hugely ambitious regeneration project is underway in Hounslow, where Barratt is offering Reflexion, a collection of apartments. The first phase, called Indigo, is now launching, with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with fantastic modern interiors. Most of these homes will have wonderful views of the Blenheim Centre, a massive shopping and entertainment complex, as well as wider London vistas, via balconies or terraces. Specification will be high, with designer kitchens and bathroom.
To find out more about the homes at Reflexion call 020 8326 7171 or visit reflexion.uk.com.
Alexandra Place, another Hounslow development, is located right next to the town centre.
The apartments exude interior style which is informed by its relationship with the outside. Ground-floor apartments have French windows, while top floor homes offer elegant roof terraces.
The location, near both the Piccadilly Line and Heathrow airport, is excellent for commuters, whether work takes you into central London or abroad. The latest availability includes two-bedroom apartments, ranging in price from £253,995 to £279,995. Further apartments and houses are to be released in the future. Call 020 8577 6784 to find out more.
In the sought-after residential area of Hanwell, Fairview New Homes has recently launched Walnut Tree Square, which offers a collection of just 16 generously sized three-, four- and five-bedroom homes in Greenford Avenue. Set within a leafy courtyard with private gated access, the development enjoys a peaceful location with landscaped communal gardens, paved driveways, trees and shrubs. A carefully preserved walnut tree provides the development’s focus as well as its name.
Many of the homes at Walnut Tree Square offer features such as spacious, welcoming hallways, bay windows, fully fitted kitchens, double doors leading from the living room to a private dining which has French doors opening out to the garden.
The villagey area offers an array of parks, canalside walks, plenty of open space and some well-respected local schools. Nearby Hanwell mainline station provides a 15-minute journey into central London, while Greenford and Ealing Broadway tube stations offer Central Line services. A new tram route is also scheduled for the area, with expected completion in 2009.
Prices for homes at Walnut Tree Square are to be released soon. Fairview will offer a range of incentives as well. Find out more by calling Fairview on 0800 731 4477.
Ealing has long been a popular residential location, and The Curve brings contemporary style to these lovely, suburban surroundings. The Curve boasts a striking curved frontage and consists of ten apartments and four duplex penthouses. These homes are marked by open-plan space and very high specification. The living areas, kitchens and hallways have solid wide-plank flooring, while luxurious bathrooms feature slate tiling and walk-in mosaic tiled shower units.
The development is superbly located for the shopping and leisure amenities of Ealing, and Ealing Broadway tube provides direct routes into central London via the District and Central Lines.
Two-bedroom apartments at The Curve are available for sale priced from £395,000; duplex penthouses start at £695,000. Contact Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward’s land and new homes division on 020 7491 2055.
At The Island in Brentford, built by Charles Church and Crest Nicholson, purchasers are being offered not only stunning family homes but also some very attractive incentives. Stamp duty paid and part-exchange opportunities apply to the River Houses, a collection of very high-spec four-bedroom, four-storey homes.
These homes have a self-contained master suite on the third floor, including an en suite shower room and abundant storage space. The ground floor kitchen and family room overlook the rear garden and have a terrace via glazed doors. The first-floor lounge is reached via a sweeping spiral staircase and offers wonderful river views. The homes have an integral garage, a heat recovery system and comfort cooling, as well as security measures such as entryphone with colour monitor and burglar alarm. Kitchens are designer and showers are thermostatic.
Brentford station is a short walk away, from where trains run to Waterloo in as little as half an hour. Find out more about the River Houses at The Island by calling 0870 758 1010.
In the section of west London south of the river, Putney is an extremely popular choice for buyers. Antler Homes’ West Hill Gate builds on this desirability by offering distinctive architecture, very high-tech features, ample parking and private landscaped gardens.
Set behind mature trees and comprising three four-bedroom detached houses, West Hill Gate has a traditional red brick façade with a curved rendered bay window stretching across the entire ground and first floors. The homes have gated off-street parking for two cars, while one of the properties also has a garage.
Interiors are sophisticated, with high ceilings throughout. The master suite comprises an en suite bathroom with double shower and a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a bay window large enough to accommodate a window seat. There is a further en suite bathroom to one of the three other bedrooms, a family bathroom and a cloakroom.
The location is fantastic, with fashionable Putney High Street nearby, along with a wide choice of transport options.
Prices start at £1.1 million. Contact Antler Homes’ sales office on 020 8874 3050 or visit antlerhomes.co.uk.