There’s nothing quite like London in the summer – especially when it involves spending time by one of the capital’s best-loved attractions, the River Thames.
For many, proximity to a blue space like the Thames is a must-have when it comes to their homes. The kudos and rarity of a London riverside home endure – fuelled as well, of course, by the well-being benefits that come from life by the water – and this month, a new opportunity to live in a waterfront home is coming to the market at Ballymore’s in-demand west London neighborhood, The Brentford Project.
Positioned at the meeting point of the River Thames and the River Brent, the new collection of apartments offers a unique opportunity to be a part of what is fast becoming an established, exciting riverside destination, with the project set to welcome its first residents later this year.
Arguably located in one of the best waterside spots in west London, the exceptional range of generous studio to large three-bedroom homes sit directly on the water’s edge, with spectacular views over the River Brent as well as far-reaching vistas down to the River Thames, and across to the beautiful greenery of Syon Park and Kew Gardens.
Designed by Coffey Architects, the new homes – where prices start from £425,000 for a studio – complement the surrounding quayside architecture with a distinctive brick design and overhanging balconies. With large open-plan layouts, apartments have been thoughtfully designed to accommodate flexible living, ideal for modern-day life. Boasting generous terraces, residents can also enjoy the very best of al fresco dining whilst soaking up the tranquil waterfront scenery.
There are also one-bedroom apartments from £475,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from £730,000, with prices from £1,060,000 for a three-bedroom apartment (www.thebrentfordproject.com; 020 3797 4875).
Residents have access to a suite of impressive amenities, including a co-working space, swimming pool, state-of-the-art gym, and wellness studio, as well as abundant private and public outside space.
As part of a major regeneration of the area, The Brentford Project is delivering 876 new homes and revitalizing the townscape of Brentford. It is transforming 11.8 acres along the southern half of the town’s high street, establishing an eclectic mix of dining, entertainment, and shopping amenities, with over 5 acres will be dedicated to landscaping and the public realm.
Further improving access to blue space for residents and locals, Ballymore is opening up by revitalizing two docks. A new community hub, Waterfront Square, will provide a fresh space for public events, performances, and outdoor markets on the riverside, while Workhouse Dock, an existing but neglected mooring on the River Brent, will be rejuvenated with 24-hour moorings, and lined with restaurants, pubs, and cafés, with new public realm including tiered seating terraces – a space to relax, spend time and enjoy life on the water.
Located in the heart of west London, Brentford borders the established neighborhoods of Richmond, Chiswick, and Kew, yet offers easy, swift connections into central London. Trains from Brentford railway station to London Waterloo take just 24 minutes, while nearby Boston Manor Underground station takes locals to Leicester Square within 32 minutes via the Piccadilly line. Heathrow Airport is also a 15-minute drive away from international connections to Europe and beyond.