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Welcome to Fletchers’ last property and lifestyle magazine of 2014, don’t worry though we will Autumn / Winter 2014
be back in Spring next year! This edition includes all you need to know about the latest bars and restaurants along with some great ideas on how to spend your time out in West London. For those in need of some TLC, we’ve got that covered too, with a selection of our favourite spots for a bit of pampering! There is also a stunning selection of local properties for sale or to rent. There is something in here for everyone, hope you enjoy the read! Laura Hopkins, Sales Director & Lynsey Hearne, Lettings Director
Contents 03 A FINE DAY OUT IN WEST LONDON
A look at what's on in Chiswick House and Gardens this Autumn and Winter
04 FLETCHERS' BEST BITS IN CHISWICK
14 RESTAURANTS & BARS - WHAT'S NEW
Fletchers take a look at what's new in Chiswick and the surrounding area.
04 Properties
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SALES SOLD LETTINGS LET
CAREERS AT FLETCHERS Due to the success of Fletchers we are currently recruiting for a number of positions within sales and lettings covering all areas of London. Experience is preferable but not essential. For further information please contact the Recruitment department on 020 8614 1242 or recruitment@fletcherestates.com Design and editorial: Fletchers and The Marketing Cafe Ltd. | T: 020 8614 1229. All correspondence and advertising enquiries to: Fletchers Magazine, Thamesview, 141 Uxbridge Rd, Hampton Hill, TW12 1BL T: 020 8487 3195. © 2014 Fletchers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of the copyright owners. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. Front Cover: ©Richard Bryant / arcaidimages.com. The Exedra designed by William Kent, Chiswick House Gardens.
A Fine Day Out. in West London.
What’s on.
Chiswick House is a magnificent neo-Palladian villa set in 65 acres of beautiful historic gardens in west London. The Gardens at Chiswick House have been loved for centuries. With their combination of grand vistas and hidden pathways, architectural delights and array of flowers, shrubs and specimen trees, they create a unique oasis in this corner of London.
Chiswick House hosts a varied event programme including concerts, lectures, outdoor theatre, hosted tours of the House and Gardens and activities for all the family. Here's what's on this Autumn:
Chiswick House KITCHEN GARDEN PRODUCE SALE Seasonal weekly sale (Oct & Nov), Tuesdays & Thursdays 11.30am-1pm outside the Café
Photo: © Clive Boursnell
Family event Pumpkin Party Saturday 25th October 2014, 4.00-6.30pm
Opening Times Chiswick House
Open: 1st October – 2nd November 2014 Sun – Wed 10am – 5pm £6.10 adult, £5.50 concession and £3.70 children (Free for under 5’s). Free for English Heritage members. Closed: 3rd November – 29th March 2015 Chiswick House Gardens
The Gardens are open everyday from 7am to dusk – free entry
Café The gardens include many historic features and buildings as well as children’s play and picnic areas. There is also a beautiful and very busy café within the gardens. Designed by award-winning architects Caruso St John, the café has become a favourite for locals and visitors.
Exclusive Use
Photo: © Toast Weddings
Whether you are looking to host a wedding, exclusive private dinner, celebrate a special occasion or arrange a team building day, Chiswick House and Gardens is the idyllic location providing a number of flexible options for your event. From a stylishly simple civil ceremony to an elaborate wedding reception, champagne celebration in the domed Conservatory, team building days in our Private Walled Garden or a party in the Café, Chiswick House and Gardens will make your event truly memorable.
Autumn Garden Tours Join a garden tour and admire the Autumn garden colours whilst learning about the fascinating history of the landscape, originally created by Lord Burlington and William Kent in 1729. Tours run on selected dates throughout October.
The House and Gardens are also a popular location for filming and photo shoots.
Chiswick House and Gardens Trust is a registered charity dedicated to the preservation and continued enhancement of the historic gardens.
chgt.org.uk
Photo: © Richard Bryant
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Fletchers' Best Bits in...
Chiswick
LIFE IN CHISWICK "Chiswick is a great place to live as you feel like you are just on the edge of town. With green spaces, great bars and restaurants, yet only 15 minutes on the tube into town, it's the perfect location.”
LOCAL RESIDENT
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ocated on a meander of the River Thames, Chiswick is an attractive suburb of west London and a desirable address to own a property. A historical home for a prosperous farming and fishing industry in days gone by, the name Chiswick dates back to the 18th century meaning ‘Cheese Farm’. It has long been considered an ideal location for families, with great schools, immaculate parks and a market town feel with local butchers, bakers and greengrocers on your doorstep. The reliable transport links and good variety of restaurants and bars means young professionals are now looking to Chiswick as a preferred area to live.
La Mancha La Mancha brings the best of Spanish cooking to the heart of Chiswick. This family-run restaurant provides excellent service and authentic dishes. Downstairs is a private dining room available for hire, with its own bar, making it perfect for parties, while the alfresco dining provides a lovely backdrop for patrons on summer evenings.
Franco Manca If you are a pizza connoisseur then head over to Franco Manca. Here, the pizza is made from slow-rising sourdough and is baked in a wood burning 'Tufae' brick oven made on site by specialised artisans from Naples. The slow levitation and blast-cooking process lock in the flour's natural aroma giving a soft, easily digestible crust.
lamancha.co.uk
La Mancha
francomanca.co.uk
©Franco Manca & Alessandra Spairani
EAT & DRINK
Pho Pho Chiswick is set in an old refurbished café on the vibrant Chiswick High Road just around the corner from Turnham Green station. With a great mix of seating and a cool intimate atmosphere it's the perfect pit stop day or night. They specialise in pho which is a delicious rice noodle soup. Pho
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phocafe.co.uk
Byron Looking for the ultimate comfort food? Then head along to Byron at 227 Chiswick High Road where they source excellent beef from Bonnie Scotland, then mince and cook it medium so it’s pink, juicy and succulent. Yummy, scrummy hamburgers the way they should be. Byron
byronhamburgers.com
HEALTH & BEAUTY Spa & Massage Spa & Massage is the go to place for improving your health, protecting against illnesses and maintaining your peak performance. They take a holistic approach to health by looking at the body as a whole. By using massage therapy and body manipulation techniques they can help alleviate emotional as well as physical pain. spaandmassage.co.uk
Spa & Massage
SPACE NK At Space NK on Chiswick High Road, you’ll discover a fantastic selection of the best beauty products sourced from innovators all over the world. To help you decide, there are highly trained skincare specialists and makeup artists who give each customer unbiased, expert advice, across 100+ different brands, prescribing personalised beauty solutions. uk.spacenk.com
SOUTH BEACH Looking for the latest in beauty and skincare treatments? Then look no further than South Beach. Catering for both men and women it has fat busting treatments, hair removal lasers and skin revitalising therapies. Unwind in luxurious rooms with highly qualified and professional therapists and enjoy a refreshment after in their relaxing garden. South Beach
Space NK
southbeachw4.co.uk
SHOPPING
Decorexi
Oliver BonAs
Sweaty Betty
Tiger
Decorexi is the home of furniture, chandeliers, mirrors, home accessories and impressive giftware. Committed to cutting edge design and high quality products at affordable prices, from French vintage furniture to industrial lamps and tables – you name it, they have it.
Oliver Bonas are celebrating their 21st Birthday by launching their very first party range. Featuring paper chains, globes, pin wheels, cake flags & canapé toppers these decorations add texture and colour to your party. Their eclectic selection of items also include women's clothing, accessories, jewellery, and things for the home.
Let’s get physical as Olivia once crooned. Situated half way down Turnham Green Terrace you'll find this Sweaty Betty boutique nestled alongside Chiswick’s finest local shops. Find a gorgeous new outfit for a run in Bedford Park or Pilates reformer class at Studio 17. Remember healthy and fit equals happy!
Tiger is a variety store with a difference. Their mission is to provide customers with stylish products, in a fun and pleasant environment, at astonishingly good value. Located on Chiswick High Road it stocks everything from homeware, kitchenware, stationery, toys and hobby items. You will not be disappointed!
decorexi.co.uk
oliverbonas.com
sweatybetty.com
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Homes for sale in Chiswick
Barrowgate Road, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
ÂŁ4,950,000
A substantial and immaculately presented detached Edwardian family home, offering nearly 5500 sq ft of well proportioned living space. The property features two reception rooms, a study and a large kitchen/dining/family room, energy rating c. 6 F L E TC HERS Autumn / W i nte r 20 14
Homes for sale in Chiswick
Beaumont Road, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
OIEO ÂŁ1,725,000
A stunning, newly refurbished five bedroom Victorian family home with three bath/shower rooms, reception, large open-plan kitchen/diner, downstairs WC and utility room. To the rear is a 30’ west facing garden and to the front is off-street parking, energy rating b. Au t u mn / W i nt er 2 0 14 FLETC HER S 7
Homes for sale in Chiswick
Creswick Road, W3
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
ÂŁ1,800,000
A stunning detached family home which has been beautifully refurbished to the highest standards to include four/five bedrooms, three bathrooms, large open plan living area, a fantastic garden, off-street parking and a garage, energy rating e.
Wilton Avenue, W4
ÂŁ1,350,000
A well-presented four bedroom Victorian family home with two bath/shower rooms, a large reception, kitchen/dining room and an attractive south facing garden. There is planning to extend and potential for a fifth bedroom, energy rating d. 8 F L E TCHERS Autumn/ W i nte r 20 14
Homes for sale in Chiswick
Fielding Road, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
£1,250,000
A beautifully presented three bedroom Edwardian home with two reception rooms, the second open-plan onto a newly fitted kitchen, two bath/shower rooms and an attractive south facing garden with rear access and a shed, energy rating e.
Montgomery Road, W4
£1,200,000
A spacious four double bedroom end of terrace Victorian home with three bath/shower rooms, two receptions, kitchen/dining room and a utility room. To the rear is a stunning 40’ south facing garden, energy rating d. Au t u mn / W i nt er 2 0 14 FLETC HER S 9
Homes for sale in Chiswick
Alwyn Avenue, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
£1,850,000 Surrey Crescent, W4
A recently refurbished four bedroom Victorian home with four bath/ shower rooms (three en-suite), two receptions, 32’ south facing garden with a decked patio area, energy rating f.
Antrobus Road, W4
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RESERVATIONS BEING TAKEN. A stunning development of six new homes all with parking, built to a high standard of finish and offering versatile accommodation.
£950,000 Speldhurst Road, W4
A charming three bedroom Victorian home with a large through reception, L-shaped kitchen/dining room, family bathroom and an attractive south facing garden. No onward chain, energy rating d.
£1,195,000
£850,000
A spacious and beautifully presented two bedroom, double fronted, ground floor Edwardian flat situated in a popular residential road. The flat offers direct access to a private south facing garden, energy rating d.
Homes for sale in Chiswick
Wilton Avenue, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
£800,000 Chiswick High Road, W4
£750,000
A spacious two bedroom ground floor flat with a separate open-plan A light and spacious two double bedroom first floor modern flat with kitchen/dining room, 15’ reception, bathroom, utility room and a two bath/shower rooms, a large open-plan kitchen/reception, two conservatory which leads onto an attractive 25’ garden, energy rating c. balconies and allocated underground parking, energy rating c.
Bridgman Road, W4
£625,000 Reynolds Road, W4
A beautifully presented two double bedroom first and second floor Victorian conversion with an open-plan kitchen/diner/reception and two bath/shower rooms, energy rating d.
£599,950
A charming modern home with two bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms (one en-suite to the master bedroom), open-plan kitchen/reception with bi-fold doors onto a patio garden and off-street parking, energy rating b.
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Sold
Vanbrugh Road, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
Blenheim Road, W4
Sold
Sold
This substantial five bedroom semi-detached home on the edge of Bedford Park with a sizeable front garden and a 50’ rear garden was successfully sold by Fletchers at the full asking price.
Fletchers sold this six bedroom semi-detached Bedford Park home requiring modernisation, with two large receptions and a mature rear garden after a successful marketing campaign.
Wavendon Avenue, W4 Sold
Wilton Avenue, W4 Sold
This substantial five bedroom semi-detached Victorian home located Fletchers sold this attractive, larger than average four bedroom end of on a desirable, tree lined residential road with three bath/shower terrace Edwardian home located on a quiet cul-de-sac off Chiswick Lane rooms and a south facing garden was successfully sold by Fletchers. and boasting nearly 2000 sq ft after a successful marketing campaign.
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Sold
Rusthall Avenue, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
Fairfax Road, W4
Sold
Sold
This beautifully presented four bedroom Edwardian home in immaculate condition, located in Bedford Park with an extended kitchen and paved garden was sold for over the asking price.
Located in the heart of Bedford Park, this spacious five bedroom period home arranged over three floors with two grand reception rooms and a rear garden was successfully sold for over the asking price.
Priory Avenue, W4
Silver Crescent,, W4
Sold
Sold
This attractive six bedroom Grade II Listed detached family home requiring modernisation with two receptions and a south east facing garden was sold by Fletchers for over the asking price.
A beautifully presented five double bedroom home with period features throughout and benefiting from ample storage, a 50’ rear garden, a cloakroom and a cellar sold by Fletchers at the full asking price.
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Restaurants & Bars
What's New
With a flurry of recent openings the choice for bars and restaurants in Chiswick and the surrounding area is better than ever. Here we take a look at what's new and coming soon.
Valentina Fine Foods This family owned business extends it's reach to Chiswick with a delicatessen, shop and restaurant. Serving traditional Italian foods it will bring a little piece of Italy to the Chiswick High Road. Opening: October 2014 404 - 406 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5TF Tube: Chiswick Park Mon- Sat: 8.30am- 10.30pm, Sun: 9.00am - 10.30pm www.valentinafinefoods.com
The City Barge Following an extensive refurbishment, The City Barge serves drinks, lunch and dinner each day and also classic British brunch on the weekend. You can choose to enjoy any of these in the stunning panelled dining room, traditional bar or simply sat outside, by the river.
Dragonfly Brewery at The George & Dragon With a fascinating history, beautiful interiors and expert brewers, Dragonfly Brewery at The George & Dragon brings exciting and high quality craft beer and ales to West London. Opened: May 16th 2014 183 The High Street, Acton, London, W3 9DY Tube: Acton Town or Central Sun-Thurs: Noon-11pm, Fri- Sat: Noon-12am www.dragonflybrewery.co.uk 14 FL E TC HERS Autumn / W i nte r 20 14
Opened: May 24th 2014 27 Strand-on-the-Green, London, W4 3PH Tube: Gunnersbury Mon- Thurs: Noon-11pm, Fri: Noon-12am, Sat: 10am – midnight, Sun: 10am - 11pm www.metropolitanpubcompany.com
Jackson + Rye On the Chiswick High Road and just a few doors down from just opened Franco Manca, this US-style eatery muses metallic decorations with food and drink, round-the-clock. Opened: June 13th 2014 217-221 Chiswick High Road, London W4 2DW Tube: Turnham Green Mon - Sat: 8.00am - 11.00pm, Sun: 8.00am - 10.30pm www.jacksonrye.com
The Butchers Hook Nestled between Hammersmith, Shepherd's Bush and Chiswick, The Butchers Hook serves innovative food and drink in an airy conservatory. Also, there is a walled garden with partially-covered outside seating. Opened: August 11th 2014 Ravenscourt Park, 115 Dalling Road, London W6 OET Tube: Ravenscourt Park Mon - Fri: 11.00am-midnight, Sat & Sun: 10.00am-midnight www.thebutchershook.co.uk
Toro Gordo Toro Gordo is a rare thing these days - original Spanish tapas. Found on the map between Chiswick and Hammersmith, it is the newest project of Miguel Caffarena, previously of La Bodega Negra. Opened: August 9th 2014 121 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9JG Tube: Hammersmith Mon - Sat: 10.00am-12.00am, Sun: 10.00am-10.30pm www.torogordo.co.uk
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Homes to let in Chiswick
Rusthall Avenue, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
ÂŁ1,850pw
A refurbished five bedroom family home located in the heart of the prestigious Bedford Park including side extension and loft conversion, large kitchen with bi-folding doors leading out to a private landscaped garden with off-street parking, energy rating c. 16 F L E TCHERS Autumn / W i nte r 20 14
Homes to let in Chiswick
Cleveland Avenue, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
ÂŁ1,150pw
A stunning four bedroom family house located in a popular tree lined street in Chiswick. The property has been finished to a very high standard throughout and offers a modern fully extended eat in kitchen with bi-folding doors opening out onto a secluded patio garden, energy rating c. Au t u mn / W i nt er 2 0 14 FL ETC HER S 1 7
Homes to let in Chiswick
Seymour Road, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
£1,150pw
A unique four double bedroom family house which has been completely refurbished throughout. The property offers a large reception, modern kitchen which leads onto a bright and airy dining room and family room with bi-folding doors onto a private decked garden, energy rating d.
Devonshire Road, W4
£975pw
A beautifully presented four bedroom family home in excellent condition throughout with neutral décor and modern features, located in the Glebe Estate, Chiswick, energy rating d. 18 F L E TC HERS Autumn / W i nte r 20 14
Homes to let in Chiswick
Linden Gardens, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
ÂŁ923pw
This large four/five bedroom family house is ideally located just off Chiswick High Road. Falling within the Belmont school catchment area this property is perfect for a young family, energy rating e.
Priory Road, W4
ÂŁ800pw
A lovely four double bedroom family home located close to Chiswick Park tube and only a short walk to the High Road. The property benefits from a large open plan kitchen reception room with doors out onto a well maintained secluded garden, energy rating d. Au t u mn / W i nt er 2 0 14 FL ETC HER S 1 9
Homes to let in Chiswick
Brackley Terrace, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
£1,600pw Ravenscourt Gardens, W4
A beautiful three bedroom house located on a sought after cul-de-sac on Brackley Terrace with off street parking, energy rating c.
The Coach House, W4
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A stunning three double bedroom semi-detached Georgian house set back from the road with off street parking and situated on a popular street, energy rating c.
£665pw Antrobus Road, W4
A stunning two bedroom detached coach house with a high specification and off-street parking located in the desirable Bedford Park Conservation Area, energy rating c.
£1,095pw
£650pw
A lovely three bedroom house located on a tree lined residential road in Chiswick and 0.3 miles from Chiswick Park tube station, energy rating c.
Homes to let in Chiswick
Ernest Gardens, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
£595pw Cranbrook Road, W4
A stunning and stylish three bedroom Victorian house ideally located for access to the River Thames in the sought after area of Strand on the Green in Chiswick, energy rating d.
Thornton Avenue, W4
An attractive three bedroom property with a large kitchen and private garden located in this desirable residential road off of Chiswick High Road, energy rating d.
£475pw Reynolds Road, W4
A stunning, newly refurbished two double bedroom ground floor garden flat located in the heart of Chiswick only 0.1 miles from Turnham Green tube, energy rating c.
£550pw
£425pw
A charming two double bedroom, two bathroom house located in this popular road in Chiswick. Benefitting from an open plan kitchen and reception which opens out onto a secluded garden, energy rating b.
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Let
St Albans Avenue, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
Eastbourne Road, W4
Let
Let
This four bedroom property was successfully let by Fletchers after six weeks on the market with another agent.
This beautiful family home on a popular tree lined road in Chiswick was let by Fletchers for the full asking price.
Shirley Road, W4
St Marys Grove, W4
Let
Let
This ideally located three bedroom property in Bedford Park was let within one week of being on the market sole agency with Fletchers.
This double fronted detached house was let through our Corporate Services department on a long term tenancy.
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Let
Clovelly Road, W4 Let
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
Chiswick Common Road, W4 Let
This immaculate property was marketed with several other local agents This newly refurbished family house was let by Fletchers on a sole and was successfully let within 10 days after Fletchers were instructed. agency basis after only one week of marketing.
Whitehall Park Road, W4
Dale Street, W4
Let
Let
After a strong marketing campaign, this semi-detached house was let to a family within two weeks of coming onto the market.
This three bedroom house in a sought after street was let to a corporate tenant on a long term tenancy of three years.
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