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Read the full interview here!
A very warm welcome to East sheen & Barnes and the surrounding areas from all of us at Hamptons.
You will be moving into one of the most highly regarded villages in London. Desirable homes, tree lined avenues, diverse shops and restaurants and an eclectic, vibrant population.
Hamptons has been matching people with property that’s right for them, locally, nationally and internationally, since 1869. We were pioneers, setting standards that few of our rivals could match and this hasn’t changed since.
Today, 150 years after we first set up home in Pall Mall, with 15 decades of finding property and looking after people under our belt, our clients now consider us to be their, ‘home experts’.
Yours sincerely,
Graham Price - Head of Sales
Rachel Askew- Head of Lettings
East Sheen & Barnes
Hamptons offers you a warm welcome to East Sheen & Barnes
Congratulations, if you are house hunting in East Sheen & Barnes you have already won. A home in this great area with all it offers, automatically makes you the envy of many. Now in order to make your transition as smooth and hassle free as possible Hamptons have put together this great guide which will help you choose the best schools, learn a little about planning and building control, read tips on where to shop, eat and lot’s more, all packed into one little guide with clickable links. Perhaps most importantly we have researched some of the leading local professionals and experts who can help you add value and personalise your soon to be new home. A big WELCOME and enjoy
HISTORY
There was very little development in the area until about 1827, when the first Hammersmith Bridge opened across the river. A new road was built through the fields, the Castelnau which is still there today. The name is taken from a village in Montpellier in the South of France, from which the Huguenots fled France for England. The defectors settled in Barnes, and their descendants built a row of fine Regency-style villas locally. East Sheen and Mortlake is older, with evidence of occupation dating back to the 13th century or earlier.
Sandwiched between its better-known neighbours
Barnes and Richmond, East Sheen has plenty going for it — and this wealthy, leafy south-west London suburb is a magnet for families.
www.standard.co.uk
TODAY
With the proximity to Richmond Park and the river Thames and with easy access into central London via the overground station at Mortlake (23 minutes), East Sheen, Barnes and Mortlake offer plenty of sporting and leisure opportunities. The area is predominantly period family houses and is therefore spoilt with superb schools both private and state, and at all levels. The tree-lined streets, community experience and the quality of life, make East Sheen and Barnes an incredibly desirable area in which to live.
Fans of East Sheen, referred to by locals simply as Sheen, point to the open spaces of Richmond Park; the quick commute into Waterloo for City workers; “outstanding” state primary schools and a long high street along Upper Richmond Road with a good choice of chain stores and independent shops.
Well-heeled families love the houses and top-rated schools in the suburb that offers the closest thing to country living in London.
www.standard.co.uk
FAMOUS RESIDENTS
East Sheen & Barnes and the surrounding area has been a home to rockstars, celebrities, athletes, academics, artists and common or garden members of the upper-crust for generations. Here are a few notable names you may or may not know..
Holly Willoughby
Brian
May
Michael Ball, 1962 Singer and actor
Sir Tim Besley, 1960 Economist
Samantha Bon 1961 Shakespearean actress
Gyles Brandreth, 1948 Writer, broadcaster, actor, comedian and former Conservative Party MP for the City of Chester Niamh Cusack, 1959 Irish actress, whose roles have included Dr Kate Rowan in the UK series
Carl Davis. 1936 American-born conductor and composer Duffy. 1984 Singer, songwriter and actress
Michael Edwards, 1937 Poet and academic
Sheherazade Goldsmith. 1974 Environmentalist, jeweller and columnist
Zac Goldsmith, Baron Goldsmith of Richmond Park, 1975
David Harsent, 1942 Poet
Patricia Hodge, 1946 Actor
Ronan Keating, 1977 Singer, songwriter, musician, philanthropist and broadcast presenter
Matthew Kneale, 1960 Writer, best known for his 2000 novel English Passengers
Susan Kramer, Baroness Kramer, 1950 Life peer and former MP for Richmond Park
Gary Lineker, 1960 Sports broadcaster and former professional footballer
Suzannah Lipscomb, 1978 Historian, academic and broadcaster specialising in the 16th century
George MacKay ,1992 Actor
Dr Tania Mathias, 1964 MP for Twickenham from 2015 to 2017
Brian May, Musician, singer, songwriter and astrophysicist, Roger McGough, Performance poet, broadcaster, children’s author and playwright
Holly Willoughby, Television presenter, model, and author
Interview with Hector Gauld King of Cotton
King of Cotton is a name that grabs ones attention, tell us a little about your company story?
The Company name has been in use in it’s Italian form ‘Re di Cotone’ since 1880 and with the permission of my brother in law in Italy, we started the UK arm in 1995 with the aim of supplying Hotels with premium products sourced throughout the world, but principally in Italy.
So began the UK version of ‘King of Cotton’ and over the years the Company developed a reputation for providing high quality cotton products at a fair price, coupled with a high level of service. In 2003 www.kingofcotton.com was launched, allowing a wide range of beautiful products to be made available to all who required premium products, that were difficult to find, at prices that were designed for acorporate world.
Your products are chosen by some of the world’s most luxurious hotel brands do you think this is a factor in your popularity with homeowners?
I think there is a certain element of trust created with our customers because of our association with well Known Hotel brands, and Choosing a good quality cotton that will be soft, hard wearing and luxurious can often come down to the faith you place in the brand you choose. Our customers certainly feel reassured that the products that they buy from us, are in turn trusted by some of the most discerning and selective Hotels.
Have you seen any changes or shifting trends in peoples bedding preferences over the years?
In the early days, there seemed to be a popularity amongst private buyers for easy care bed linen, but that ease of laundering comes with the addition of Polyester yarns, something that we have always steered away from, because it detracts not only from the comfort and breathability of the bed linen but also from our ethos of offering totally natural products. We sell natural Cotton products and Polyester is not something we like to involve in our business, and thankfully these days there is a much higher demand for 100% cotton than in previous years.
So if a Hamptons client is preparing to move into their beautiful new home sum up for us why they need to be visiting your website?
Hamptons clients can purchase everything they need in cotton for their new bedrooms and bathrooms, delivered from an extensive stockholding in Surrey, including a wide range of beds, all the associated linens, towels and accessories, in the widest range of thread counts and sizes in the UK.With prices designed mainly for a corporate world, customers will find true value and a wide choice at King of Cotton especially when using the discount code that is offered in association with Hamptons International.
Where do you see the Company 5 years from now?
I believe that Cotton is one commodity that will be in demand forever. There have been many alternative fabrics that have come and gone, like Tencel, Bamboo, nylon, Modal and other synthetics, but Cotton has outlasted them all.We will keep striving to offer the finest cotton products from around the world, for a fair price, sourced from highly vetted manufacturers and growers, with a focus on sustainability. In five years from now we hope to be able to look back on the past 30 plus years and feel proud that we maintained the traditions of those early Italians way back in 1880 in Lombardia, Italy.
When you’re turning a house into a home the bedroom should be at its heart.
King of
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Pubs & Live Music
The Coach and Horses Barnes
The Coach and Horses pride themselves on being one of the best pubs in Barnes, serving a fine selection of cask conditioned real ales, craft beers, wines, gins and more.
27 Barnes High St, London SW13 9LW, 020 8876 2695 www.coachandhorsesbarnes.co.uk/
THE RED COW
The Red Cow is a popular destination for locals and visitors. Once or twice a month they do like a little live music. There is always something happening at The Red Cow, whether you’re sport crazy or just out for some lovingly home cooked food.
With an illustrious musical heritage: The Bulls Head is certainly one of a kind. Located at the top of Barnes high street, alongside the Thames, The Bulls Head echoes style with an array of gorgeous spaces available to book including their beautiful Melrose room which overlooks the Thames.
Once a coaching inn and within walking distance from Richmond Park and the River Thames our family friendly, dog friendly pub has proudly served the East Sheen community since 1776. 214-216 Upper Richmond, Road West, East Sheen, London, SW14 8AH. 0208 876 4304
www.theharesheen.co.uk/
White Hart Barnes
Built in 1662 and rebuilt in 1899, the White Hart is a piece of local history and home to the famous SW13 sunsets. Located on the banks of the river Thames and just a short journey away from central London, our beautiful pub has that carefree countryside feeling, providing respite from the concrete jungle.
The Terrace, Riverside, Barnes, London, SW13 0NR. 02088765177 www.whitehartbarnes.co.uk/
The Pig & Whistle
86 Sheen Ln, London SW14 8LP 020 8878 7785 www.pigandwhistlesheen.co.uk/?z
Shouldyou wish to wet your whistle in Sheen & Barnes you could hardly have a wider choice. ‘Old school’ inns and taverns, cocktail bars, live music venues, gastropubs, they all abide aplenty in Sheen & Barnes . Here are a few suggestions but the best way to find your ‘local’ is surely to take the air and simply explore.
The Plough
Beautifully situated just a stone’s throw from Sheen’s Richmond Park gates and yet just moments from the bustling areas of East Sheen, Putney, and Richmond, The Plough offers its guests a warm mix of fine British ales, delicate wines and contemporary food with regularly changing special dishes.
42 Christchurch Road, East Sheen, London SW14 7AF. 020 8876 7833 www.theplough.com/
Charlie Butler
The Charlie Butler music pub is a good sized, comfortable and well-appointed pub venue in Mortlake SW14, minutes from East Sheen and Barnes with a good range of well-kept beers, good food and friendly staff.
40 Mortlake High Street, London SW14 8HR. 020 8878 0526
Enjoy an artisan coffee, while exploring great fashion boutiques right in the picturesque heart of East Sheen & Barnes
Artisan Coffee
Artisan is a coffee focused, fun loving space that flirts with pushing design boundaries. We have built everything by hand around the Barista, so they have the space they need to prepare the most beautiful coffees.
139 Sheen Ln, London SW14 8LR. 07712 657476 www.artisancoffee.co.uk
Coffee & Co. Sheen
We are more than your normal coffee shop; we are a part of your everyday lives. Our passion and love of home-cooked meal is portrayed in every dish we serve. 321 Upper Richmond Rd W, London SW14 8QR. 020 8876 7203 www.11coffee.co.uk
Orange Pekoe
Establishes since 2006, Inspired by one person’s love and passion for tea. They travel far and wide to bring you the finest, handpicked tea leaves in the world. 3 White Hart Lane, Barnes, London, SW13 0PX. 020 8876 6070 www.orangepekoeteas.com
Boutique Café
Boutique-Cafe offers a relaxed setting, that gives that personal touch to everything they do, and to make every customer feel welcomed.
131 Sheen lane, London SW14 8AE. www.boutique-cafe.uk
Pickle & Rye
Serving brunch, lunch and dinner Pickle & Rye offers Londoners a true American experience, no gimmicks or formal attire required. Our food fosters a sense of family; made from wholesome, real ingredients, and packed full of flavour. From blueberry pancakes and eggs Benedict to juicy burgers, 31 Sheen Lane. SW14 8AB. 0208 878 8982 www.pickleandrye.com
The Robin Craft Café
Down the road from Mortlake station, The Robin Craft Café brings a cute niche scene with an unusual mixture of South East Asian exoticism with a quaint British tea party. www.facebook.com/therobincraftcafe
Sheen Uncovered & Ruby Blue
Sheen Uncovered & Ruby Blue is your number one destination for luxury lingerie, chic nightwear and contemporary fashion and denim staples.
editor@37 is in the heart of leafy Barnes, London, delivering inspiring and exciting collections season to season from independent, environmentally conscious brands. They are passionate about their brands. Passionate about their customers and Passionate about their community.
60 Church Rd, London SW13 0DQ. 020 8487 1100. www.editor37ltd.com
Oh Darling!
Oh Darling! are in the heart of Barnes, Mortlake, and East Sheen, providing a one stop boutique for fashion and lifestyle gifts, along with a very relaxing beauty salon. Whether it is a treat for yourself or a friend, Oh Darling! really do cater for every occasion.
butikkenScandinavian gifts & home interiors butikken stock a wide variety of stylish and contemporary products which are all imported from Scandinavian suppliers. They are proud to sell a combination of wellknown, popular brands alongside brands that are completely new to the UK market. They hope you will enjoy shopping on their website. You are also very welcome to visit their shop in East Sheen, London 200 Upper Richmond Rd W, London SW14 8AN. 020 8876 1322 www.butikken.co.uk
Interview with AHK Flooring suppliers & planners
Tell us a little about the background to your business?
We come from a family of floor fitters and planners , combining that with years of business and management and software engineering has empowered our skills in terms of planning and design. We started of as fitters and installers and then moved to planning and sales , thus giving us the knowledge of every aspect of the trade .
How would you describe the current tastes and trends in flooring?
Flooring trends have changed throughout the years. Homeowners acquire new tastes as changing technologies allows a larger variety of flooring designs. In Terms of carpets , Taupe Colours from Wool , Wool Mix and man made carpets , Stair runners from flat weave and sisal runners , in terms of Flooring , Modern Grey wood Floors , Concrete tiles , White Lined Porcelain . Can and will make an instant statement to your house .
What do you think makes AHK Flooring stand out as a leading supplier?
We think outside the box and endeavour to find a solution for our customers flooring needs . we don’t let any obstacle stand between our customers and the floors they desire to have . We believe there is always a way to implement any design no matter how complex it can get .
Is there a project you are most proud of?
We are proud of every project we take whether it is a big or small project . The ones that tend to help people with special needs are the dearest to our hearts . once we had to go out ours ways and we installed vinyl floor on top of underlay to create a floor that absorbs drop impacts . this hasn’t been done before . The result was amazing and we have managed to solve a very critical problem .
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Meeting new people every day , We like the interior design part of it , We also like the fact that we provide the final touch for every home improvement, as flooring specialists, we are aware that having the suitable floor covering can reflect a significant difference in home interior appearance. Also We love the look on my customers’ faces once we have finished a job, especially when they leave us positive feedback and recommendations . One thing that we are very proud of is that 70%80% of our work is recommendations .
Nurturing the Next Generation at Tower House School
Tower House School is not just your average London prep school. We are a small but mighty non-selective school which has been providing a well-rounded education for boys (aged 4-13) since 1931. Since that time our single form entry and small class sizes have allowed staff to know and understand what makes each individual tick. Boys’ interests, abilities and personalities are nurtured, enabling each child to realise their full potential and become their best self. It is worth saying that whilst we are proud of our heritage our primary goal is to produce considerate future citizens of the world!
Tower House School, 188 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, London SW14 8LF
Tel: 020 8876 3323
EMAIL
Admissions: admissions@thsboys.org.uk School Office: secretary@thsboys.org.uk
www.thsboys.org.uk/contact
Starting School
Choosing the right school for your son is a momentous task and can seem a bit daunting, as is always the case – the first steps are the most difficult. Here at Tower House, a pupil’s journey with us begins in our Reception class. In the term before our youngest children begin, staff make home visits to help children ease into their formal education. Boys relish in showing their teachers their favourite toys, talking about their likes and dislikes and giving them tours around their familiar environments. This allows teachers to begin learning about the cohort they will welcome in September and ensure that learning spaces are inviting, exciting and full of opportunities for children to learn through play. One moment, the Reception learning zone is kitted out as a pirate ship or a rocket ship and the next it is transformed into a vet’s surgery or Santa’s workshop. Learning through play is key at this age and children enjoy a well-rounded curriculum which fosters their natural curiosity and gives them a solid foundation to build upon. Each week is punctuated with a weekly swimming lesson, Forest School, music, art and sport to ensure a wealth and breadth of learning experiences.
Junior School
Years 1-3 form our Junior School. As boys develop and progress, their teachers continue to support, challenge and extend their knowledge through varied lessons and interesting topics. Our robust curriculum balances academic lessons in Maths, English, Science, History, Geography, RS with lessons in Music, Art, PE, Games, PSHE and swimming.
Experiential learning is high on the agenda and we use a range of practical strategies to enhance topics and lessons so that our pupils flourish.
From constructing a 3D London skyline out of recycled materials, reenacting the Great Fire of London, the Gunpowder Plot or Rosa Parks’ memorable stance against inequality to using VR to tour a Kenyan safari Park, our Junior School is a hive of learning and invariably ‘hands on’..
Senior School
Once our students graduate to our Senior School, they are taught by an even greater number of enthusiastic subject specialist teachers as they work towards Common Entrance exams. We have a dedicated Science lab, ICT suite, Drama room and Art studio as well as Music and singing lessons. Many boys opt to learn an instrument or two at school with our talented team of peripatetic instructors. Our pupils enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities, residential and day trips, sports fixtures and opportunities to participate in drama productions, choral or musical ensembles. Students from Tower House are regularly awarded with academic and sports scholarships and our creative departments have recently also nurtured a number of art, music and drama scholars.
With such a wide-ranging robust curriculum, coupled with innumerable experiences for our pupils, we pride ourselves on providing on opportunity for every boy who crosses our threshold.
Family days out
Chiswick is a great destination for a family trip offering entertainment for kids of all ages. We’ve picked some of the most popular family-friendly things to do and sorted them into a handy list.
WWT London Wetland Centre, Barnes
The London Wetland Centre is a 105-acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways set amongst the lakes, pools and meadows that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies, and moths. Unwind in this oasis in the heart of the capital or let your kids run free in their own explore.
Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes, London, SW13 9WT. 020 8409 4400
www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/experience
Olympic Studios
London’s premier Dolby Atmos surround sound cinema. Screening the latest releases along with classic cinema across two screens and Members’ Screening Room all with comfy, reclining seats. Each with individual tables to hold a bottle of wine, cup of coffee or bag of popcorn. Housed in the legendary home of the eponymous Olympic Recording Studios in Barnes, West London.
Olympic Studios, Church Rd, London SW13 9HL, 020 8912 5170 www.olympiccinema.co.uk/
Barnes Children’s Centre
Children’s Centres are places where all families with children under five, and expectant mothers and fathers, can go to help their children to get the best start in life. The facilities and activities are designed for young children and their families. All children’s centres will offer informal support for parents and a place for your child to play and learn.
67B Lower Richmond Rd, London SW14 7HJ. 07904 556423 www.kr.afcinfo.org.uk
Sheen Parks Tennis
Sheen Parks Tennis club are a friendly, award winning coaching provider (British Tennis Best Surrey Community Venue 2017 and British Tennis Best Middlesex Community Venue 2018). They provide tennis to the local communities of East Sheen and surrounding areas in Richmond and Kew. They coach on Sheen Common, Cambridge Gardens, Palewell Common, Westerly Ware and King George’s Field. Palewell Common Dr, London SW14 8RE. 07917 844294
Barnes Fine Art Gallery
They have hundreds of beautiful paintings on site and are experts at leading clients through the process of discovering and finding the perfect piece or pieces. They blend the tastes of the household and bringing the joy and uplifting sense of happiness and contentment that beautiful artwork generates in a home.
135 Church Rd, London SW13 9HR, 020 8091 5049
www.barnesfineartgallery.co.uk/
Barnes Fine Art Galleries
Barnes Fine Art Gallery is a destination gallery. They have hundreds of beautiful paintings on site and are experts at leading clients through the process of discovering and finding the perfect piece or pieces. They blend the tastes of the household and bringing the joy and uplifting sense of happiness and contentment that beautiful artwork generates in a home.
135 Church Rd, London SW13 9HR, 020 8091 5049
www.barnesfineartgallery.co.uk/
The Craft House
The Craft House have created a vibrant place that would blend beautiful things with amazing creativity. Attention to the important details, personal attention, and a nurturing spirit to allow freedom to explore, discover, learn, have fun, and enjoy oneself, no matter how young or old. All classes are small groups to ensure that personal attention can be given to each individual and all our staff are passionate, experienced artists or craftspeople who bring knowledge, skills and experience to offer you the best learning opportunity for you.
Where our children spend most of their week and how they are being educated is a decision which should take some serious consideration. We have put together this list of suggestions to make your life a little bit easier. Many local schools and nurseries offer free tours so please go and visit your choice options before making that final important decision.
St Pauls School
St Paul’s School is a selective independent school for boys aged 13–18, founded in 1509 by John Colet and located on a 43-acre site by the River Thames, in Barnes, London.
St Paul’s is one of the original nine British “Clarendon” public schools as investigated by the 1861 Clarendon Commission. Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9JT. 020 8748 9162
https://www.stpaulsschool.org.uk/
Barnes Primary School
Barnes Primary School are a Community primary school situated by the river Thames, in southwest London. They are confident that you will see that Barnes Primary is a vibrant, dynamic, thriving, and happy place. A perfect start for your children.
Cross Street, London SW13 0QQ. 020 8876 7358
https://barnesprimaryschool.co.uk/
Sheen Mount Primary School
Sheen Mount School aims for excellence. We promote this through an enriched curriculum and by supporting all children to fulfil their potential.
West Temple Sheen, London SW14 7RT. 020 8876 8394 https://www.sheenmount.richmond.sch.uk/
East Sheen Primary School
East Sheen Primary School are a community school in The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, a three-form entry primary school with an excellent reputation for providing fun and happiness, combined with high standards of education.
Tower House School is an independent prep school for boys aged 4 to 13. Established in 1932, it is in located in East Sheen, near Richmond Park, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Tower House School is a thriving preparatory school for 180 boys covering Reception to Year 8. Located just off Richmond Park in East Sheen. We prepare pupils for the top senior day and boarding schools in the UK.
188 Sheen Ln, London SW14 8LF. 020 8876 3323
https://www.thsboys.org.uk/
Interview with Reinhard Weiss from 3S Architects
Please tell us a little about the background of 3S Architects?
3s architects was founded as a partnership in 2000 by a German and an American architect with the core idea to add creative modern designs to character and period properties. 3s Architects is now a limited company headed by founding director Reinhard Weiss with a team of experienced architects specialising in private residential projects. With our international background and former experience from leading London and international practices, we are bringing new ideas and technologies to every project. We believe, private properties deserve as much attention to detail as commercial and civic projects. We aim to add value through sound conceptual and technical design to build high quality and long lasting homes which will stand the test of time. Over the last 20 years we have realised hundreds of projects – renovations, extensions and new builds - and we continue to contribute to our local community as well as building projects across the UK and international locations.
What is your definition of a great architect?
A good architect is a professional, who listens to their clients to interpret their brief, and through his or her architectural experience prepares designs to an advanced level, overseeing a project from concept through to completion. Throughout a project and on site, the architect represents the client, and they should be competent in all aspects of the design and building process, and accomplished at communicating with a multitude of consultants, manufacturers and tradesmen/builders to prepare and coordinate the designs.
They will be good leaders with strong vision who can convince everyone involved which direction the design and project should head throughout the process. As an individual, they have exceptional design skills and an aptitude for lateral thinking with a strong design style and ethos. They are optimists and enablers, able to provide direction to the client to achieve the best designs possible. They are flexible enough to adapt to situations as they arise without being thrown off course from what it is that will give the project and architecture integrity.
Much of the process in architecture is a team effort - great architecture is born out of great team work, good clients, consultants and good contractors with the architect taking the lead.
What words of encouragement would you give to a potential client who is considering making that first call to you?
Extending your house or building a new home can be a daunting task, but with a good professional team, creative designs and the correct preparation nearly anything is possible. Designing and building your dream home is a journey full of challenges, but it can be an exciting and rewarding process. Choosing an experienced architect with a good track record, as your trusted partner, makes the building process for the client as enjoyable as possible.
What major changes have you seen during your time practising in London in terms of clients demands and design trends?
The underlying demand to bring more light into period properties connected with the desire for more habitable spaces; to improve the connection, traditional houses have with their gardens and landscape; extending at basement level with cinema rooms and gyms; reconfiguring internal spaces to improve the flow with open plan arrangements, embracing modern designs and interiors by introducing innovative products and materials as well as advanced technologies. And recently the addition of garden pavilions as home offices or recreational spaces.
Tell us about a residential project you are most proud of?
Most of our projects have something unique – with inspiration drawn from the physical context or an intimate relationship between the inside and outside and connection to a garden landscape. It is difficult to choose any single project as the one we are most proud of, but there are a number that stand out. Some of our best residential design projects are when we are able to transform a mundane or unlock a badly laid out house to create an inspiring and light filled home which has a positive identity and character. Redesigning the inside and out, reinstating historical character where needed and contrasting this with simple well-crafted modern designs can bring a timeless clean elegance.
Perhaps one of our favourites was the redesign of a family home in Kew for the former owner of the Rock Garden Café, a restaurant and venue which attracted famous bands for gigs in the 80s. The client was great fun bringing a lot of their personality to the project. They deliberately bought the ugliest house on the street because they knew they could do almost anything they wanted to it. When we first saw the house it was very poorly laid out, with multiple changes in level across the ground floor and a stair located within the centre which was dark and an obstacle. We redesigned & extended the house from top to bottom, added a new basement, extensions, replaced the original stair with a modern open tread stair with a glass façade overlooking the rear garden and opened the space up to improve the flow of the house with great connection to the garden. Others include the refurbishment and extension of a property on Sheen Road, owned once by one of three daughters of a local property developer, with its cantilevered glass extension hovering above the rear garden. Amongst our most exciting projects currently under construction are a new villa on the Greek island of Lefkada which nestles semi-buried into a steeply sloping site overlooking the sea and a modern copper clad house in the rural village of Dummer.
Your favourite aspect of life in South West London?
SW London has all the elements for a good life – boasting the largest green open spaces in London including Hampton Court, Bushy Park, Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, and the meadows around the river Thames; its strategic position with easy access to London as well as the countryside of Thames Valley and its benefit from the great mix of people and cultures London has to offer, which brings with it fresh views and a willingness to explore new ideas expressing itself in their architecture and design.
3s architects
17A Princes Rd, Richmond TW10 6DQ
020 8332 9966
www.3s-ad.com
Fitness & health
Leading a hectic life? Need somewhere to tone your body, recharge your muscles or simply stretch? We have put together the best locations for you to do just that. Whether you fancy going for a swim or need regular fitness classes, we know that our recommended providers will do their best to keep you in shape.
Evolution Fitness Studios
Evolution is SW London’s premier indoor cycling, group fitness, and personal training studio. We deliver 360° fitness and are so much more than just a gym. Evolution is a community centre, a nightclub, a place to talk, a place to be quiet, a refuge from work, from life, from the craziness of the world. You will always leave Evolution feeling better than when you arrived. That is our promise to you.
They offer a range of physiotherapy and related treatments at our Barnes physiotherapy clinic and exercise studio. We can help you with physiotherapy treatment to recover from injury, pain or restricted movement and advise you on exercises and changes in the way you move so you can stay pain and injury free.
Old Ticket, Barnes Railway Bridge, The Terrace, London SW13 0NP. 020 8876 5690
www.physio-on-the-river.co.uk/
Shene Sports and Fitness Centre
Fitness centre with a multi-use sports hall, all-weather pitches, and pay-asyou-go fitness suite.
Richmond Park Academy, Park Avenue, East Sheen, SW14 8AT. 020 3772 2999
The Garage Studio is based in the heart of East Sheen and Mortlake, offering Pilates, yoga and mindful movement classes for all ages and abilities, from beginner to intermediate and beyond.
55 Sheen Ln, London SW14 8AB. 07941 674931 www.thegaragestudio.co.uk/
Virgin Active
Unit F31 Lowry Outlet Mall, The Quays, Salford M50 3AH 0161 250 7772
www.virginactive.co.uk
Local Restaurants
Awesome Thai
This Thai Restaurant are a team of Thais who know Thai cooking ingredients and techniques in Thai cookery. They simply want to do their utmost best to provide all our customers with the best quality Authentic Thai food by chefs originally from Thailand. 68 Church Road, Barnes, London SW13 0DQ. 020 8563 7027 https://www.awesomethai.co.uk/
Forty Four Sheen Lane Restaurant
At Forty Four restaurant we offer a special fine dining experience for the residents and businesses of Sheen, Richmond and beyond. They offer a unique menu with a range of modern European & Asian Fusion dishes. Top quality, fresh and locally sourced ingredients are guaranteed at 44 Sheen Lane, and every dish is prepared with exquisite artistry and beauty.
Sheen Spice have a deep love for real food, for food that is fresh, healthy, and authentic. They use only real ingredients such as, Farm fresh eggs, organic tomatoes, freshwater fish and A grade chicken. They strive to make each and every dish a wholesome expression of our love for food, life and living.
Offering a selection of menu and price options that can be tailored to your needs. Their facilities are open plan with easy access to a private garden, there is wheelchair access throughout the restaurant and bar and as a family friendly environment, children are welcome and catered for.
A true meat lover’s haven. This stylish steakhouse offers an authentic argentine menu using only freshly sourced ingredients.
109 Sheen Lane, East Sheen, London SW14 8AE. http://laplatarestaurant.com/
Asiatique Thai Restaurant - East Sheen
Asiatique is a modern Thai restaurant that offers an elevated take on Thailand’s most delicious fare. The name Asiatique means “about Asian food and people” and it’s inspired by Bangkok’s iconic open-air food market. Their menu offers a glimpse into the classic flavours of this world-renowned destination with its selection of curated dishes made with fresh, authentic ingredients that showcase the skill and creativity of our world-class Thai chefs.
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics. Relaxed all day dining inspired by the brasseries of Paris.
21 Station Road Barnes London SW13 0LF. 0203 866 7764
https://www.cote.co.uk/restaurant/barnes/
Church Road
Church Road’s primary purpose is to run a restaurant that ensures that all those who choose to walk through our front door walk back out with a renewed sense of joie de vivre. Delicious food, warm and welcoming service and some good old-fashioned hospitality is what Church Road is all about!
92-94 Church Road, Barnes, London SW13 0DQ. 020 8748 0393 https://www.churchroadsw13.co.uk/
The Victoria
he Victoria is a hotel restaurant pub gastropub in East Sheen Richmond South West London England UK | The Victoria was recently ... We are in East Sheen, SW London within easy reach of Richmond, Barnes, Putney and Roehampton. 10 W Temple Sheen, London SW14 7RT 020 8876 4238
45 Sheen Ln, London SW14 8AB ubereats.com, deliveroo.co.uk
‘Virtually’ all you need
Some suggested local social media groups to help you connect, learn, buy, sell and have fun.
Facebook
Barnes Community Association
The Barnes Town Team is made up of local businesses, landlords, residents and community groups working to make Barnes a better place to live and work…
https://www.facebook.com/BarnesTownTeam
Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen, London
A community for those living and those that will always have a special place in their hearts for this beautiful part of West London. Place to reunite with old faces of the past. Filling up with pictures of today and pictures from the old days.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/501296976657390
East Sheen, Barnes And Mortlake Buy, Sell & Swap
This group has been created in order to encourage recycling and provide a discussion forum for subjects related to the local community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/527497767409156
East Sheen
This Facebook Page has been created by the Community Engagement Team, part of the Community and Partnerships Division of the London Borough of Richmond Council.
Twitter
East Sheen News
ll the latest news about East Sheen and surroundings. See also @BARNES_TODAY and @MORTLAKE_TODAY
Barnes News
News about Barnes and surroundings in South West London. See also @ES_TODAY (East Sheen), @MORTLAKE_TODAY Instagram: @richmond_parky
Help and support from your localCouncil
You should inform your Local Authority of where you are moving from and where you are moving to around a month before you move. You can do this here...www.richmond.gov.uk/search_results?qt2=moving+house+&ct= You’ll need to include the forwarding addresses for every adult in the property that pays council tax.
Search for information and services from your council. Information for residents about Windsor town Council including council tax, bins and recycling, schools, leisure, streets and parking, this and lot’s more at the below link. www.richmond.gov.uk
Planning and Building Control
Unsure which services you need?
If you are thinking of making changes to your property, you may need to apply for planning permission and / or Building Regulations approval. If you’re not sure which applications to make, please use the guidance below to help you to decide what you need to do.
Please note that many developments will require both.
What is planning?
Planning is the process of deciding whether a proposed development should go ahead or not. It uses national and local policies to consider the development in its context and may look at the impact of the work on neighbours and the wider community, existing architecture, the land, the layout, and existing or proposed infrastructure (such as drains, transport and schools).
You will probably need planning permission if your proposed development will do any of the following:
• create a new building, or change the use or appearance of an existing building
• affect the sunlight, privacy or outlook for neighbouring properties
• affect the nearby area with noise disturbance, smell or fumes
• work on or around listed buildings or any conservation areas
• affect traffic volumes, road safety or access
• change the density of development in an area
• use significantly different materials or finishes from nearby properties
Building control applies national statutory regulations to ensure the structural quality of any building work, in areas such as safety, public health, accessibility, and the materials used. Most substantial building projects (such as an extension, knocking down walls or converting a garage or loft) will need Building Regulations approval.
