Fletchers P RO P E RT Y A N D L I F E S T Y L E I N C H I S W I C K
A Sumptuous
Setting FLETCHERS' BEST BITS IN CHISWICK SHOPPING EATING DRINKING HEALTH & BEAUTY
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Winter Garden Survival
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Welcome to the first edition of Fletchers' property and lifestyle magazine. This magazine provides Autumn / Winter 2012
a selection of what we love about Chiswick – even a couple of local residents have let us know their thoughts on the area too. How to look after you garden in the winter and what is the latest in interior design for your property this season. If that wasn’t enough to keep you reading then we have a large number of property pages that offer a large selection of Fletchers’ finest available properties with a few pages of our recent successes. There is something in here for everyone, hope you enjoy the read. Laura Hopkins, Sales Director & Lynsey Hearne, Lettings Director
Contents 03 Winter Garden How to maintain your garden throughout the cold months
A Touch Of Colour
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Although the leaves have long since faded and fallen from the trees it doesn’t mean you should settle for their stark empty branches. By introducing ornamental wood shrubs with colourful stems, berries and bark your garden will remain looking in good spirits.
IN CHISWICK
A look at this season’s stylish home interior trends
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SURVIVAL
A garden is a haven for BBQs and relaxation during the Summer, often becoming overlooked once the first signs of frost appear – yet with careful consideration you can turn a bleak landscape into a cheerful setting.
Survival
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WINTER GARDEN
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Shake Off The Snow
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There is nothing quite as festive as a fresh blanket of snow covering your garden. As picturesque as the scene may be, heavy snow can cause damage, avoid this by gently brushing the snow from your plants every few days to keep the branches strong.
Remember the Birds
Winter Garden Checklist: ake cuttings of Tyour favourite plants for Spring
lear and grit the Cpaths to combat icy conditions
As natural resources become affected by the frost, birds find it increasingly difficult to source food and shelter. By regularly distributing seeds and grain onto a bird table or hanging device you can enjoy repeat visits from your new grateful friends.
ove delicate Mplants indoors
Keep It Watered
rotect flower Pbeds by distributing
Evergreens can struggle with the lack of available water during the Winter months and will continue to lose moisture through their needles. If the ground has not yet frozen be sure to continue to water these on a weekly basis paying particular attention to the roots.
for the season
a layer of mulch
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Fletchers' Best Bits in...
Chiswick
LIFE IN CHISWICK "We have lived in Chiswick for over 20 years and love the array of unique, independent shops along with the open spaces of the parks".
Mr & Mrs Shaw, W4 LOCAL RESIDENTS
HEALTH & BEAUTY THE HOGARTH Set within two acres of beautifully maintained grounds The Hogarth is a health club that promotes wellbeing with a focus on the individual. Membership includes one complimentary personal training session every month by professional physiologists, but if its relaxation you’re after book an appointment at the clinic for a massage.
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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.
www.thehogarth.co.uk
THE PARK CLUB Activity is the key to looking and feeling great and at The Park Club a family workout can help you get there. The child-friendly approach to fitness allows you to enjoy a swim and try out creative skills classes with your young ones while encouraging a fun and happy environment.
The Park Club
www.theparkclub.co.uk
The Hogarth
ANNIE 'S Tucked away by the river at Strand-on-the-Green this delightful little home-from-home serves a brasserie-style menu 7 days a week. The friendly staff will offer a warm welcome to all guests. Stop by for a quick coffee or indulge in a romantic evening meal at a candlelit table for two. www.anniesrestaurant.co.uk
la trompette Owned by Nigel PlattsMartin and Bruce Poole the restaurateurs behind Chez Bruce in Wandsworth and The Glasshouse in Kew – La Trompette is a renowned restaurant for fine dining. Enjoy dishes of charcuterie and confits indicative of their signature French menu, but book in advance to secure a table. High Road House
www.latrompette.co.uk
EAT & DRINK
HIGH ROAD HOUSE This hotel and members’ club on Chiswick High Road is a decadent setting for a formal event or private party. The stylish restaurant located upstairs, offers a sumptuous menu of veal and an interesting selection of seafood. With 14 elegant guestrooms available to book, it’s also popular for wedding celebrations. Annie's
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www.highroadhouse.co.uk
www.melburys.co.uk
SHOPPING
The Roebuck
the roebuck For hearty meals head to The Roebuck Pub, the menu is a mix of fresh seasonal pub classics and restaurant-style dishes. These change daily and reflect the best available ingredients from local suppliers. With hand cut chips heralded by one reviewer as the ‘closest thing to perfection’ you’d be a fool to miss out. La Trompette
Melbury's
MELBURY'S Situated on a charming shopping terrace, Melbury’s is an independent bathroom and home accessories boutique. Offering Acqua di Parma and L’Occitane en Provence products to quirky toiletries and luxury loungewear the store is a first choice for buying gifts. Choose from an elegant collection of fragrances shipped directly from Europe.
www.theroebuckchiswick.co.uk
MARMALADE JEWELLERY
MACKEN BROTHERS
THE OLD CINEMA
Mortimer & Bennett
The award winning team of designers and goldsmiths at Marmalade Jewellery specialise in the design of precision cut diamond rings for engagements, weddings or as an anniversary gift. Visit the store on Turnham Green Terrace to view their exquisite work or put in a bespoke order for a loved one.
Sourcing quality meat from the very best suppliers in the British Isles, Macken Brothers is a trusted family run butcher shop. Aberdeen Angus beef is hung for 14 days and all meat can be traced back to the farm. They deliver a wide range of produce to top retailers including Selfridges.
This unique department store is devoted to selling antique, vintage and reconditioned retro furniture. Put a spin on your home interior with authentic decorative items from the 1920’s including lighting, crockery and art. The Old Cinema is a treasure trove for the discerning collector.
For an eclectic variety of artisan produce from cheese and charcuterie to juices and jam Mortimer and Bennett is your one-stop deli shop. Sample the Lebanese rose water or pomegranate molasses wrapped with hessian and string or pick up a box of the bonnat chocolates as an afternoon treat.
www.marmaladejewellery.co.uk
www.mackenbros.co.uk
www.theoldcinema.co.uk
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Homes for sale in Chiswick
Queen Anne’s Grove, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
£3,000,000
A substantial Norman Shaw Grade II listed semi-detached six bedroom home with two large interconnecting receptions, conservatory extension, large kitchen/dining room, downstairs WC, family bathroom and to the rear is an attractive 40' garden. 6 F LETCHERS Autumn / W i nt e r 2 0 1 2
Homes for sale in Chiswick
Netheravon Road, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
£1,850,000
A substantial five bedroom semi-detached Edwardian home with three bath/shower rooms, two large receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, downstairs WC and large cellar. To the rear is a 100' garden, at the bottom of which is a garage. Aut Autumn/Winter umn/Winter 2012 F LETCHERS L ETCHERS 67
Homes for sale in Chiswick
Abinger Road, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
£1,999,999
A magnificent five bedroom period home with many original features in the much sought after Bedford Park conservation area, the property offers over 2300 square feet of internal living space alongside a 41 feet rear garden.
Chatsworth Road, W4
£1,400,000
A substantial and well presented five bedroom family home with two bath/shower rooms, a large through reception, kitchen/dining room, downstairs WC and a double garage. To the front is off-street parking and to the rear is a 125' garden. 8 FLETCHERS Autumn / W i nt e r 2 0 1 2
Homes for sale in Chiswick
Fairlawn Avenue, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
£1,225,000
A beautifully presented five double bedroom Edwardian home with two bathrooms, three large receptions, kitchen/breakfast room and an attractive west facing garden and there is potential to extend into the loft, STP.
Upham Park Road, W4
£1,150,000
A stunning and beautifully presented four double bedroom Victorian home with two bathrooms, a study, two receptions, open plan kitchen/dining room with doors onto an attractive and secluded west facing garden. Aut umn/Winter 2012 F L LETCHERS ETCHERS 9 8
Homes for sale in Chiswick
Rusthall Avenue , W4
£1,195,000 Kinnaird Avenue, W4
A well presented and very attractive five bedroom Victorian home with two receptions, L-shaped kitchen, two bath/shower rooms and a downstairs WC, to the rear is an attractive 25' garden and an 18' roof terrace.
Cranbrook Road, W4
£1,400,000
A beautifully presented five bedroom semi-detached home with three bath/shower rooms, two large receptions, conservatory, study and kitchen/breakfast room. To the rear is an attractive and sunny landscaped garden and to the front is off-street parking. Offered for sale with no onward chain.
£940,000 Brookfield Road, W4
An attractive four double bedroom Victorian home with three bath/shower rooms, a through reception, kitchen/dining room and to the rear is a 30' landscaped garden. The property is well presented and retains many original features.
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Homes for sale in Chiswick
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
£840,000
A beautifully presented three double bedroom Edwardian home with a large through reception leading onto a kitchen, two recently fitted bath/shower rooms and to the rear is an attractive south facing garden. No onward chain.
Compton Crescent, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
£775,000 Vitae Apartments, W6
An attractive three bedroom Edwardian home with a loft room through reception, kitchen, downstairs WC and utility room, there is a family bathroom and to the rear is a 20' garden. The property requires some modernisation.
Sutton Lane South, W4
A beautifully presented two double bedroom modern flat with two bath/shower rooms, large open plan kitchen/reception, ample storage space, two balconies and there is off-street parking for one car. No onward chain.
£579,000 Priory Road , W4
A newly refurbished two double bedroom ground floor Victorian conversion with two bathrooms, cellar, kitchen leading onto a large reception, with concertina doors onto a west facing garden with side access and off-street parking.
£575,000
£530,000
A charming two bedroom Victorian house ideally situated on a quiet cul de sac with a through reception, kitchen and downstairs bathroom, to the rear is an attractive 20' garden. No onward chain.
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Sold
Sutton Lane North, W4
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
Rothschild Road, W4
Sold
Palgrave Road, W12
Chiswick sales 020 8987 3000
Devonshire Gardens, W4
Sold
Sold
Sold
Sold
A beautifully presented four bedroom semi-detached Victorian home with a large through reception, kitchen leading round to a large dining room, utility room and downstairs WC, two bath/shower and a 50' west facing garden.
A stunning six bedroom Victorian home totalling nearly 3000 sq. ft. with three bath/shower rooms, four receptions, kitchen, integral garage, off-street parking and to the rear is an attractive south facing garden.
A substantial four bedroom Edwardian home with a large loft room, family bathroom, front reception, large open plan kitchen/diner/ reception and an attractive 70' garden with side access and to the front is off-street parking.
A beautifully presented double fronted semi-detached home with five bedrooms, two large receptions, kitchen/dining room, two bath/ shower rooms and an attractive and secluded 40' garden and to the front is off-street parking for three cars.
Kinnaird Avenue, W4
Blandford Road, W4
Beaumont Road, W4
Burlington Gardens, W4
Sold
Sold
Sold
Sold
A substantial and well presented five bedroom semi-detached home with three bath/shower rooms, through reception leading round to an extended kitchen/dining room, and to the rear is a 40' secluded garden.
A charming four bedroom semi-detached Edwardian home in the much sought after Bedford Park conservation area with two bath/ shower rooms, kitchen/dining room, through reception, study, and to the rear is an attractive south facing garden.
A substantial and beautifully presented five bedroom Victorian home with two bath/shower rooms, a large through reception, extended kitchen/dining room, utility room and to the rear is a west facing garden.
A beautifully presented four/five bedroom Victorian home with three bathrooms, two large receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, an 85' west facing garden and off-street parking for two cars. No onward chain.
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A Sumptuous Setting Create a relaxing winter ambience with elegant fabrics, textured throws and statement furniture. Introduce bright hues of violet, cerise and indigo against a muted backdrop to capture the trend for luxurious comfort this season.
Missoni Home Coomba Cushion £82 www.amara.co.uk
Champagne Carriage Clock £35 www.lauraashley.com
Marks & Spencer £15 www.marksandspencer.com
Porto Romana Glass Thread Lamp from £1,454 www.amara.co.uk
Rochester Natural Throw £100 www.lauraashley.com
Elizabeth Stanhope Chailey Button Back Velvet Chair £365 www.amara.co.uk 14 FL ETCHERS Autumn / W i nt e r 2 0 1 2
LSA Orietta Lilac twisted vase £65 www.selfridges.com
Agraria Mediterranean Jasmine Tasselaire £40 www.amara.co.uk
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Homes to let in Chiswick
St Marys Grove, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
ÂŁ1,425pw
A stunning detached double fronted family house situated in the residential Grove Park area of Chiswick close to Chiswick mainline station and the beautiful Chiswick Park. 16 F LETCHERS Autumn / W i nt e r 2 0 1 2
Homes to let in Chiswick
Prebend Gardens, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
ÂŁ1,300pw
A simply stunning five bedroom semi-detached Edwardian family house located in this quiet tree lined Road in Chiswick only moments from Stamford Brook tube and the many shops and restaurants on the High Road. Autumn/Winter 2012 F L ETCHERS 16 17
Homes to let in Chiswick
Eastbourne Road, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
£1,250pw
A stunning four double bedroom family house with gated off-street parking for two cars located in this quiet tree lined Road in Chiswick close to Chiswick mainline station.
Flanchford Road, W12
£1,250pw
A simply beautiful six bedroom family house located in this quiet residential Road near to Stamford Brook tube station. The property is in excellent condition throughout and offers large open plan eat in kitchen with doors opening out onto a wonderful secluded garden. 18 F LETCHERS Autumn / W i nt e r 2 0 1 2
Homes to let in Chiswick
Fielding Road, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
£900pw
A beautiful four bedroom family house located on this very desirable Road in the Bedford Park Conservation Area. The property is in immaculate condition throughout and offers through reception room with fireplace modern extended kitchen doors opening out onto a private garden.
St Albans Avenue, W4
£800pw
A stunning four bedroom family house with off-street parking located in the heart of the Bedford Park Conservation area only moments from the tube and the High Road. Autumn/Winter 2012 F L LETCHERS ETCHERS 19 18
Homes to let in Chiswick
Bridgeman Road, W4
£750pw Wilton Avenue, W4
A very well presented four double bedroom house consisting of a through reception room with original fireplace and stripped wooden floors, stunning fully fitted kitchen leading onto a good sized grassed and paved garden.
Brookfield Road, W4
£715pw
A wonderful three double bedroom family house located in this quiet Road in Chiswick only moments from Turnham Green tube and the shops and restaurants on the High Road.
£690pw Devonhurst Place, W4
A stunning four bedroom property in Chiswick, within walking distance to Turnham Green tube station and the many shops and restaurants on the High Road
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Homes to let in Chiswick
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
£680pw
A stunning two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment situated in this sought after development in Chiswick opposite the Green and only moments from Chiswick High Road and Turnham Green tube.
Shirley Road, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
£680pw Flanders Mansions, W4
A simply stunning three double bedroom house located in this quiet Road in Bedford Park close to Turnham Green tube and the many shops and restaurants on the High Road.
Marlborough Road, W4
A fabulous newly refurbished three bedroom mansion flat located in this quiet tree lined street in Chiswick only moments from Turnham Green tube and the many shops and restaurants.
£495pw Dale Street, W4
A beautiful two double bedroom first floor flat located in this prestigious Victorian House in Chiswick. This property is situated close to the high road
£575pw
£495pw
A simply beautiful newly refurbished two bedroom split level property located in the heart of the Glebe Estate only moments from the High Road.
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Let
St Georges Mews, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
Ernest Gardens, W4
Let
Fielding Road, W4
Chiswick lettings 020 8742 4100
Riverview Road, W4
Let
Let
Let
Let
A beautifully refurbished five bedroom Edwardian home located at the top of the Bedford Park Conservation area with stunning 25' west facing garden.
A stunning and stylish two double bedroom Victorian house fantastically located moments from the River Thames in the sought after area of Strand on the Green in Chiswick.
A beautifully finished and immaculate three bedroom house located in the desirable Bedford Park Conservation area. Close to the amenities Chiswick has to offer.
A newly refurbished three double bedroom family house situated in this wonderful location in Strand on the Green by the stunning River Thames.
Temple Road, W4
Antrobus Road, W4
Cunnington Street, W4
St Albans Avenue, W4
Let
Let
Let
Let
A stunning two double bedroom property located in this quiet tree lined street in Chiswick with beautiful mezzanine kitchen. The property is located to an array of amenities.
A lovely, modern two double bedroom house in excellent condition throughout and only moments from Chiswick Park tube and the many shops and restaurants on the High Road.
This well presented three double bedroom terraced house is located only moments away from Chiswick Park tube station and a selection of shops on the high road.
A stunning newly renovated four bedroom property, located on a quiet residential street in the popular Bedford Park Conservation area, an ideal property for a family.
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