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The adventurous design of Westgate House “ finishes the jigsaw of the GWQ masterplan providing a unique environment and dramatic views from the surrounding area.
There is a strong emphasis on designing usable, engaging amenity spaces while providing a variety of private and communal tranquil environments. The twin skin glazed atrium creates a signature landscaped feature of the building, providing a dramatic visual punctuation to the masterplan as well tiered amenity decks for the residents to be used all year round. John Assael – ”Managing Director, Assael Architecture Canary Wharf Gunnersbury Park BT Tower M4 The Shard River Thames Kew Bridge Station South Ealing tube Westfield Oxford Street Brentford Battersea Power Station The City Station
A new west London quarter
Westgate House is the final chapter in the story of GWQ, the flagship regeneration project on west London’s Golden Mile in Brentford. GWQ has seen the area blossom into a vibrant new quarter, complete with brand new homes and a variety of fantastic amenities, including landscaped public spaces, a Sainsbury’s Local supermarket and improved public transport facilities, all within easy reach of central London. Perfectly placed for some of west London’s most prominent shopping, dining and leisure destinations, GWQ also offers incredibly fast and simple access to Heathrow Airport and a number of mainline rail stations. The highly anticipated final phase at GWQ
Comprising 83, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and rising over ten floors, Westgate House marks the highly anticipated conclusion of an already sought-after residential quarter. Considered design and striking architecture both inside and out give rise to a truly exceptional living experience, and each apartment has its own private winter garden, giving you extra space that can be enjoyed whatever the weather. The apartments themselves are designed to an impressively high standard with contemporary features and conveniences that remain perfectly in synch with the modern London lifestyle. Highly engaging architecture, both inside and out
Unique to Westgate House is a nine storey glass atrium that features a striking, vertical garden wall and further indoor gardens generously laid out across four landings. Filled with light and plant life, this highly imaginative and visually stunning architectural piece provides an outstanding sense of arrival as well as the ideal space in which to relax, and can be enjoyed from inside and out all year round. Beautifully stylish and modern interiors
The interiors at Westgate House have been designed with modern city living in mind. Contemporary, light-filled and open-plan spaces extend seamlessly into individual winter gardens, where the extra room allows you to enjoy the summer sun, take in the views or simply unwind in the airy space all year round. Perfect for either entertaining or relaxing, the stylish interiors are fitted with a full range of modern appliances and designer fittings. Local amenities to complement the modern London lifestyle
A host of fantastic services and amenities on your doorstep make life at GWQ one of both comfort and convenience. Make the most of a residents’ only fitness suite that allows you to work out without going out. There is also a brand new Sainsbury’s Local supermarket, on-site crèche, Novotel Brentford, a brand new 204-bedroom 4 star hotel, as well as planned restaurants and cafés surrounding a landscaped piazza, perfect for relaxing, socialising and dining out close to home. Each apartment has its own parking space, making coming and going even easier for those who drive. Alternatively, there is a regular bus service that passes a bus stand at GWQ on its route between Sunbury Village and Brentford County Court, as well as bike hire facilities. Enjoy the charm and calm of local Chiswick
Less than two miles from GWQ is Chiswick, a pretty centre with a bustling village atmosphere that sits on a meandering stretch of the river Thames. Home to an array of traditional high-street retailers such as Macken Brothers butchers, greengrocers and delicatessens, as well as a high number of fine restaurants, including the Michelin-starred La Trompette, Chiswick is a haven for foodies. The Chiswick High Road is also noted as a destination for boutique shopping, while the tranquil banks of the river provide the perfect backdrop for some of the best pubs in West London. Fascinating riverside villages close to GWQ
GWQ is situated just to the north of the river Thames, a short walk from central Brentford and within easy reach of some of west London’s most charming villages. The river plays host to all the local delights you would expect from the area, including a monthly community market in Kew, fantastic walks through Richmond and picturesque pubs and excellent restaurants in neighbouring Chiswick. Try the City Barge at Strand on the Green on Chiswick’s riverside for stunning views across to Kew and wander along the meandering footpath. There is so much to explore and enjoy along the banks of London’s oldest thoroughfare. London’s most prized parks on your doorstep
With a high density of stunning public parks and woodland areas, London already holds the title as one of the greenest major cities in Europe, and at GWQ you are perfectly placed to enjoy some of the most magnificent spaces in the capital. A short walk away is Gunnersbury Park and Museum, an impressive mansion containing local historical treasures surrounded by 186 acres of mature parkland. Kew Botanic Gardens just across the Thames showcases exotic flora and beautiful glasshouses, as well as a calendar of exhibitions and events throughout the year. A little further south, the largest of London’s Royal Parks, Richmond, is enjoyed in equal measure by cyclists, walkers, families and the hundreds of deer that roam across its acres of unspoilt meadow and woodland. Eclectic shopping and eating out
Surrounding GWQ, the charming and historic villages of west London are known for their pretty, quintessentially English high streets, lined with fashionable boutiques, famous brands and fine restaurants. Kew Village, Barnes and Richmond are fine examples of places where you can peruse a diverse selection of shops, markets and galleries in tranquil surroundings or grab a bite in any number of curious cafés and restaurants, such as the Treehouse in Barnes. Just 12 minutes* from GWQ by car is Westfield White City, one of Europe’s largest and newest shopping
*Distances are approximate only. Source: maps.google.co.uk Source: only. approximate are *Distances destinations complete with high street favourites, designer and luxury labels, restaurants, bars and cafés. A calendar full of art, culture and entertainment in the capital
London is famous for its cultural institutions and attractions. The West End theatre district is alive throughout the year with performances, while a host of shows and entertainment and exhibitions can be found in every corner of the city. Galleries and museums showcasing some of the most esteemed works from across the globe, including the Royal Academy of Art, the Tate Modern, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum are all less than 50 minutes* from Brentford and never cease to attract the curious and the connoisseurs. Another world‑famous attraction, the Notting Hill Carnival, takes place every August and sees west London transformed into a colourful labyrinth of street parties attended by around one million people annually. *Distances are approximate only. Source: maps.google.co.uk Source: only. approximate are *Distances London, home of world-class education
London’s universities and colleges are renowned for their excellent standards and the city is home to some of the most respected names in education. The University of West London, whose Paragon Campus is just a few minutes away, has the best graduate employment record against its benchmark in the country. In central London you’ll find the celebrated University College London, King’s College London, London School of Economics and the London Business School, among many other respected institutions. W itHIN 15 MINS
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RICHMOND GWQ is excellently connected. With two mainline rail stations only a shortPutney walk away, the M4 motorway and an
underground station just moments away, you are never far from anywhere. From Kew Bridge railway station you can reach Clapham Junction in 17 minutes and London Waterloo in around 30 minutes. These stations also connect
you to the underground and new London Overground network. Central London can be reached in around 15 minutes by car along the M4 while Heathrow Airport, London’s busiest international travel hub, is only six and a half miles away. You can get to wherever you need to be with absolute ease from GWQ. Computer generated images are for illustrative purposes only. Photographs of previous Barratt London developments are shown. Images include optional upgrades at additional cost. All information in this document is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to print July 2014. Individual features such as windows, brick and other materials’ colours may vary, as may drainage, heating and electrical layouts. Images, photographs and dimensions are not intended to form part of any contract or warranty unless specifically incorporated in writing into the contract. Furniture and landscaping is shown for illustrative purposes only. Great West Quarter and Westgate House is a marketing name only and may not be the designated postal address, which may be determined by The Post Office. Travel times approximate. Source: www.tfl.gov.au Looking after your home your after Looking B The capital’s leading developer London Barratt warded to Barratt Development PLC brands. * surroundings long after you’ve moved in,allowing you total peace ofmindwhenyou buyanew Barratt Londonhome. Winner of‘Best Customer Satisfaction Initiative’ atthe2013Housebuilder Awards, BRAMwilltake care ofyour home’s development ispresented andlooked after to ahighstandard atalltimesandthatservices andfacilities are maintained. bulbs, repainting walls, mowing grass andundertaking repairs to lifts andcommunal boilers. BRAMwillcontinually ensure your maintain thesurroundings ofyour development. Thismeanstaking care ofcommunal areas bydoingjobslike changinglight Barratt Residential Asset Management(BRAM)isanot-for-profit managementcompany setupto exclusively manageand financial year. Whenyou buyahomefrom Barratt London,you buyahomewithconfidence. commercial spaces. We designtherighthomesin rightlocations; and we willdeliver over 1,600Londonhomesthis2013/14 We understand how to create successful new communities incorporating publicrealm, community facilities, retail and home comes withpeace ofmindbuilt-in. Housebuilder Awards.*Our Customer Care Charter andindustry leading 5 Year Warranty meanthat every Barratt London service meansourdevelopments have won manymajorindustry awards. We’re theproud recipient offive consecutive 5Star construction, marketing andafter sales care. Ourunrelenting commitment to thehighest qualitydesign,construction and Our end-to-end approach meanswe manageevery stage ofourprojects, from landacquisition andplanningto design, the needsofLondon’s homeowners, investors, boroughs andlocal communities andprovide solidreturns oninvestment. riverside communities inFulham, to complex, mixed-use regeneration schemesinHendon.We prideourselves onmeeting portfolio ofresidential developments to deliver homesfor allLondoners, from state oftheartpenthousesinWestminster to thoughtful design,theway inwhichwe work to inspire communities andourunrivalled customer service. We have crafted our Our visionisto make Londonaneven better place to live andwe willachieve thisthrough ourexceptional build quality, our of knowledge andcommitment to creating market-leading residential developments inLondon. Barratt LondonispartofBarratt Developments PLC, andwithover 30years’ experience inthecapital, bringsanunrivalled level A RAM:
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