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Introduction Welcome Hanwell History What’s in Hanwell Hanwell Restaurants A healthy environment Transport London - A tase of Excitment & Culture Education
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Soho & China Town Chinese New Year Swan Upping London boat festival Kitchen & Living space Bedrooms Bathrooms Specifications Floor Plans Contact
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Introductuction Mere moments from the sprawl and delight of the city, The Lock is West London’s newest development. This incredible project puts the London lifestyle on your very doorstep – while giving you space and time to relax in your own stunning suburban oasis.
Surrounded by sanctuaries of green– like the stunning Kew Gardens and Osterley Park - you’ll forget the buzz of the West End and the smell and taste of Chinatown are only a short journey away. def ine much of the London’s incredible arts and culture scene.
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The Lock brings together the f reedom only a Londoner can experience, with the feelings that can only be found living in your own tight-knit community. The Lock is your modern living.
The Lock is your London
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Welcome Located in the tight-knit London neighbourhood of Hanwell, each of the new apartments at The Lock speaks of modern craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. The bedroom and lounge interiors are adorned with both locally and internationally sourced f inished– included gorgeous Amtico Space flooring, solid timber doors and brushed satin metal ironmongery. Each apartment welcomes the n e w e s t i n h o m e a u to m a t i o n technology, including Satellite and CAT 6 data and television points, Phillips Hue Smart Lighting, NEST smart thermostat and underfloor heating. The kitchens are f itted with the f inest in Bosch appliances; while the bathrooms come with beautiful Vado Ekko chrome brassware and Villeroy and Boch basins set atop gorgeous quartz countertops as standard.
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Each of the 17 single bedroom and 4 double bedroom apartments have access to a tranquil private outdoor space–while each also have the option of extra wardrobe space, meaning you’ll never be short of space for nature or new clothes.
Every interior selection has been chosen to ensure your new life at The Lock is as stress-f ree and straightforward as possible–without lacking the comforts you expect from a new home.
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Hanwell’s history Emerging from the history and tradition of Victorian London, came the vibrance, style and glamour of London’s west that would soon come to typify the area. Over the space of the next century, these features would give rise to a new generation of artists, musicians, actors and businesses that would help define much of the London’s incredible arts and culture scene.
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Locally, in the serene Hanwell, the development’s name has its rootsin the Grand Union Canal–where the flight of seven locks was once the connecting link between London’s industrial waterway and the rest of the UK. Today, it serves its place as a walkway for a beautiful ‘country stroll’ in the city.
Living at The Lock, you’ll not only be surrounded by history upon every street corner–you’ll be inspired to create your own piece of history too.
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Ac to r C h a rl i e C h a p l i n , m u s i c i a n s Pe te Townshend and Dusty Springf ield, and founder of Marshall Amps, Jim Marshall, spent their formative years in the area, helping transform it to a desirable creative enclave respected around the world.
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Whats in Hanwell C l o s e r to h o m e , yo u ’ l l f i n d a n incredible selection of Af rican and South American animals at Hanwell Zoo.
s n e d r a Kew G Aside f rom its rich history, modern Hanwell and the neighbouring area has an incredible selection of activities that will stave off any sign of boredom. Both West Middlesex and Brent Valley golf courses are within walking distance, and the gorgeous Richmond Park is only a short drive away. A day trip to London’s largest UNESCO world heritage site and one of the worlds most diverse botanical gardens, Kew Gardens, is waiting at your doorstep.
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The Zoo regularly hosts communitybased events built around their efforts in conservation–and they encourage locals to get involved.
l a v i n r a C Hanwell The showcase of the events calendar is the annual Hanwell Carnival, London’s second biggest carnival attracting fifty thousand revellers every June From music , parades, arts and dance performances - there is no shortage of community spirit a t t h e l o c a l l y r a n e v e n t .
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A c t i n g a s t h e b o o ke n d s to s u m m e r a re H a nwe l l ’s two annual beer festivals, held over Easter and again in October, where both local and international brewers are celebrated. It’s this community spirit that has allowed Hanwell to c rea te i t s ow n i d e n t i ty n o t j u s t f ro m Lo n d o n , b u t London’s diverse west, where it’s cultural roots originated.
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Hanwell Restaurants London’s transformation into a foodie hotspot has grown incredibly over the last decade. Young, inspiring chefs, offering their modern takes on varying cuisines have created an exciting culture of cafes,restaurants, flavours and dishes have changed the cities dining landscape. And the trend has undoubtedly weaved its way into London’s west.
Charlotte’s W5 Locally, in Hanwell, an area already brimming with traditional familyowned restaurants, like Cinnamon Tree, Cafe Zee and Ochi–has seen incredible growth in trendy, modern cafes that have pulled their inspiration f rom London’s hip east end.
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Charlotte’s W5, Kerbisher and Malt, WA Cafe and Pitshanger Village Bakery are sure to become your favour coffee hangouts while you search for t he next place to have dinner in the area. Aside from the growing cafe culture, there’s a raft of hole-in-the-wall bars, micropubs and traditional English boozers in the area–so there’s never a shortage of fun to be had locally.
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A healthy environment Offering a respite f rom the business of city life, London’s abundance of parks give you a fantastic opportunity to unwind and connect with nature.
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Locally, all a short stroll f rom your new home at The Lock, you’ll f ind Brent River Park, Osterley Park and Boston Park Manor–where you’ll be greeted with spacious grassy woodlands and an area rich in local birdlife.
During Spring and Summer, in particular, it’s the perfect time to take a morning stroll in the gorgeous surrounds.
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Transport Hanwell - 7 mins Station Brent park - 19 mins
The Lock is situated only a five-minute walk from Hanwell station–constructed in 1838 and one of the oldest overground stations in London–with direct connections to both London Paddington and Heathrow Airport.
And with eight trains servicing the city and airport each hour, both a 20-minute journey from Hanwell station–you’ll never be far f rom the excitement of the city or a flight from Europe’s busiest airport.
Hanwell is also served by a number of bus stops in the immediate area, meaning landmarks situated away from overground and overground stations are seamlessly accessible.
Kew - 35 mins Gardens Buckingham Palace -50 mins Piccadilly - 40 mins
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Heathrow With four trains leaving Hanwell overground station every hour, you can arrive at Heathrow Airport from The Lock in less than 30 minutes any day of the week. Heathrow, Europe’s largest airport, puts seamless access to the rest of Europe– the culture, tastes and history–right at your doorstep.
It also provides practical access for friends and family arriving from overseas –one direct train, and they’ll be at The Lock within minutes!
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London - A Taste of Excitement & Culture
One of the world’s most visited cities, Lo n d o n h a s s o m e t h i n g fo r eve r yo n e : f ro m i t s culture and cuisine to its exceptional music and arts scene.2000 years of history has created an incredibly cosmopolitan city with a diversity that puts it alongside the world’s most international cities. I t i s a c i ty o f i d ea s – a n d a p i o n e e r o f a r t a n d culture. You’ll f ind a city of independent thinkers with larger-than-life imaginations. Think contemporary artists, musicians, writers, poets, architects and designers. They all call London home. B u c k i n g h a m P a l a c e , To w e r B r i d g e , L o n d o n Eye, Trafalgar Square and Picadilly Circus, the Tate Modern and Big Ben are all located within t h e c i ty l i m i t s a n d a re s ea m l e s s l y a c c e s s i b l e .
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‘Once you are tired of London, you are tired of life,” - Samuel Johnson Pick any day of the week, and you’ll find an art show, exhibition or creative event somewhere in the city. And whether your finger is already on the pulse of what is currentlytrending or you just happen to fall upon one while walking the street, you’ll be sure to find at least one most weeks. London is also home to some of the most exciting street food and craft markets. There are numerous food markets, craft stalls and places of learning, with entry to all street markets being free. So no matter what type of cuisine or craft you are looking for, London has a one just for you.
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Education The city also hosts two universities ranked in the top 10 of the worlds universitiesrankings– Imperial College London and University College London–both incredibly popular choices with international students looking to study in the heart of the city.
London is also home to a number of the worlds most respected universities–notably the London School of Economics or LSE–a public research university whose notable alumni i n cl u d e s wo rl d l ea d e rs i n e co n o m i c s , p h i l o s o p hy, l i te ra t u re , p o l i t i c s . T h e university has educated 55 past or present heads of state and 18 Nobel laureates.
Regardless of your career path, the decision to educate your children or yourself in London gives you an incredible selection of prestigious schools to choose from–and you’ll never be far from the atmosphere of the city.
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Soho & China Town
At the heart of central London, you’ll find Soho, the cities live music and partying district. Filled with cocktail bars, theatres, boutique shops and exciting cuisines–Soho is London’s liveliest neighbourhood. Within Soho is Chinatown, London’s home to a large East Asian community, dating back to the mid-20th century when Chinese settlers moved from the original Chinatown in the city’s East End to Soho following the end of World War 2.
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The area boasts an incredible display of streets and buildings adorned with traditional Chinese symbols and colours, with street signs also written in both Chinese and English. The neighbourhood hosts a wealth of restaurants serving traditional Chinese fare, but you’ll also f ind many other Eastern-inspired cuisines. You’ll be spoilt for choice with restaurants serving a brilliant array of food f rom Szechuan specialities, to Cantonese and chinese buffet- style restaurants
Across the year, the local Chinese community host several events–none more prominent than the Chinese New Year celebrations– so you’re always likely to find something happening in t h e a r e a .
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Chinese New Year There is a long and deep connection between the UK and its Chinese diaspora– thought to be the oldest in Western Europe. Held annually between late January and mid-February, the Chinese New Year celebrations–the largest outside Asia–sees hundreds of thousands of people descend on the city. Besides enjoying the energetic parades, incredible street performers and traditional Chinese cuisine–the festivities also provide an opportunity for up-and-coming British Chinese artists, musicians and creatives to showcase their talent to a greater audience. You’ll almost always spot a celebrity or two enjoying the celebrations! The festivities culminate with an incredible parade and fireworks show in Leicester Square in the bustling west end.
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Swan Upping The annual Swan Upping–hosted in July–is a ceremony held on the Thames where local mute swans are rounded, ringed and then released back into the water. The ceremony plays an essential role in the conservation of the gorgeous white swans. The festivities involve members of The Royal Swan Uppers assessing the health of young cygnets and examining them for injuries, while also encouraging local schools to get involved in their conservation efforts. The Royal Swan Uppers are appointed by Her Majesty The Queen – a royal connection to the Hanwell area!
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London dragon boat festival Held annually in June, The London Dragon Boat Festival hits the Thames–seeing teams of rowers go head to head in a celebration of Chinese culture. The festival, organised by the Chinatown Lions Club, attracts visitors f rom across the UK and overseas for a great day of enter tainment–including traditional Chinese dance performances, martial arts displays, face painting and live music.
The showcase of the afternoon sees the marvellous dragon boats race down the river, cheered on by the spec tators lining the Thames–before the celebrations continuewell into the evening.
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Kitchen & Living splace
You’ll f ind recreating the smell and taste of London’s food markets a breeze in your new kitchen at The Lock. Fitted with the finest Bosch appliances, elegant handle less cupboards and stainless steel fittings, each kitchen has been designed and built to ensure your time in the kitchen is as efficient as possible–leaving you with more time to enjoy your cooking! The living space has been carefully designed from the ground up, features stunning British designed Amtico Spacia flooring, matt paint finishes on walls and ceilings, brushed metal f inishes on ironmongery . As well as white switches; the best in home automation.
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You’ll f ind yourself in luxury with bespoke fitted wardrobes, beautiful finished walls and an open bedroom space. The bedrooms also feature stunning British designed Amtico Spacia flooring.
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Featuring porcelain floor and wall tiles, and a stunning quartz counter top, each bathroom at The Lock is fitted out with unparalleled attention to detail. Containing a Villeroy and Boch basin, wall hung WC, Vado Ekkochrome brassware and heated towel rail–your new bathroom might become your favourite room.
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart, to bear all cheerfully, to all bravely await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual unbidden and unconscious grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
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Specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Amtico Spacia flooring throughout the apartment except bathroom Matt paint finish to walls and ceilings solid doors, decorative architraves and skirting with satin wood finish Brushed satin nickel door ironmongery White Switches and sockets Satellite and CAT 6 data and TV points, as well as selected USB ports and dimmer switches Philips HUE smart lighting to the master bedroom NEST smart thermostat Underfloor heating BEDROOMS Optional extra bedrooms
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KITCHEN Kitchen units with elegant handle less cupboards Bosch Hob, Dishwasher, Microwave Extractor Hood 1 ½ stainless steel sink Stainless steel tap Integrated Bosch fridge freezer Combined washing machine and dryer EXTERNAL AREAS Private outside space to all apartments
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BATHROOMS Porcelain floor and wall tiles Villeroy & Boch basin and wall hung WC Clear glass shower screens and / or bath screens Vado Ekko chrome brassware Chrome heated towel rail White Shaver socket Quartz countertop
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Layout 2 3 available apartment. 1 x level 2, 2 x level 3 A2.02, A3.02, B3.02
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Floor 2 - 3
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50.85m
Bedroom
15m2 / 161ft2 c.5.80x2.20m
Living/Kitchen/Diner
28m2 / 301ft2 c.6.95x3.35m
Store
2m2 / 22ft2 c.1.10x1.75m
Bathroom
4m2 / 43ft2 c.2.20x2.00m
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Layout 3 3 available apartments. 1 x level 2, 2 x level 3
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Floor 2 - 3
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54.31m
Bedroom
13m2 / 140ft2 c.4.35x3.00m
Living/Kitchen/Diner
25m2 / 312ft2 c.6.80x3.50m
Store
2m2 / 22ft2 c.1.00x1.96m
Bathroom
6m2 / 65ft2 c.2.30x2.60m
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Layout 4 3 available apartments. 1 x level 2, 2 x level 3 A2.04, A3.04, B3.04
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Floor 2-3
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Bedroom
53.05m
12m2 / 129ft2 c.4.25x2.80m
Living/Kitchen/Diner
29m2 / 312ft2 c.4.75x5.85m
Store
1m2 / 11ft2 c.0.85x1.15m
Bathroom
4m2 / 43ft2 c.2.20x2.00m
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Layout 5 4 available. 2 x level 4, 2 x level 5 A4.01, B4.01, A5.01, B5.01
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Floor 4 - 5
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51.43m
Bedroom
12m2 / 129ft2 c.2.60x4.60m
Living/Kitchen/Diner
26m2 / 280ft2 c.5.00x5.30m
Store
2m2 / 22ft2 c.1.60x1.20m
Bathroom
4m2 / 65ft2 c.2.20x2.00m
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Layout 6 4 available apartments. 2 x level 4, 2 x level 5 A4.02, B4.02, A5.02, B5.02
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Floor 4 - 5
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87.98m
Master Bedroom
11m2 / 118ft2 c.3.90x2.80m
Bedroom
15m2 / 161ft2 c.4.65x2.90m
Living/Kitchen/Diner
30m2 / 323ft2 c.5.65x6.05m
Store
2m2 / 22ft2 c.1.10x1.30m
Bathroom
5m2 / 54ft2 c.2.80x1.80m
Ensuite
5m2 / 54ft2 c.2.00x2.50m
Walk-in wardrobe
6m2 / 65ft2 c.2.40x2.50m
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Layout 7 4 available apartments. 2 x level 4, 2 x level 5 A4.03, B4.03, A5.03, B5.03
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Floor 4 - 5
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Bedroom
55.21m
14m2 / 151ft2 c.3.65x3.50m
Living/Kitchen/Diner
29m2 / 312ft2 c.4.90x6.30m
Store
2m2 / 22ft2 c.1.10x1.50m
Bathroom
5m2 / 65ft2 c.2.20x2.30m
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