OUR PATCH SPRING 2018
CONTENTS
WELCOME TO OUR PATCH
FROM PAUL COONEY
I
COVER STORY
THE CRAFTY WAY TO START A DISTILLERY
How a bright idea to begin gin production in a copper still in a
Hammersmith lock-up succeeded in changing the world’s drinking habits
TALKING HEADS
THE NEW PARENT POWER
How schools are relying on
parents to fix budget woes
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EAR TO THE GROUND
NEWS FROM OUR PATCH 9-15
LOCAL LIFE
THE NEW CINEMA WAVE 16-17
A full round-up of what’s
going on in W4, W6 and W12
New cinemas mean film fans
have a huge choice of screens
WHAT'S ON
YOUR NIGHT OUT
Gigs, comedy and footie.
Don’t miss a thing!
4-6
18-19
ASK THE EXPERTS
DOWNSIZING 20-21
Size is everything when you
look for life’s next move
LOOKING BACK
THE PRESS BARONS
How a band of calligraphers
created publishing beauty
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PROPERTY NEWS,
EVENTS, CULTURE AND
LIFESTYLE IN W4
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t’s springtime and, just as Chiswick is
resplendent, the property market is in
full bloom. Expecting to gently ease
into 2018, I was knocked for six by the
immediate pace of the market.
January was a record breaker for sales
agreed, with several sales negotiated
off market. February has been equally
successful and the pace is set to
continue. As such I’m pleased to report
I simply haven’t seen the effect of the
dark cloud that supposedly hangs over
the property market.
January was a record breaker
for sales agreed, February
has been equally successful
Chiswick continues to top the list as
West London’s most desirable area. The
village atmosphere, the independent
and family-run shops on the High
Road, Devonshire Road and Turnham
Green Terrace, the superb state and
independent schools, the abundance of
transport connections and the variety
and quality of properties available
can’t be beaten. With over a century of
combined experience in West London
property, we know W4 and agreed
more sales in 2017 across Chiswick,
Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush than
any other agency. Built on a foundation
of honesty, integrity and the desire to go
the extra mile, our success stems from
our ability to deftly pair the best buyers
with their perfect property. This year
our community outreach will extend
to supporting more charities and local
organisations than ever before. Watch
this space! For informed advice on how
the market is moving in your particular
patch of Chiswick, or to nominate a
local charitable event for our support,
don’t hesitate to get in touch.