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K E W B RIDG E T In Full Bloom here’s a certain thrill to living almost within touching distance of a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site and Kew Bridge allows you to do just that. Nestled alongside Kew Gardens, renowned for containing the biggest collection of plants on Earth, this tranquil haven of exclusive apartments and penthouses gives easy access to Kew Gardens’ stunning botanical parklands, including greenhouses, bridges, an orangery and treetop walkways. Not that leaving one of the high-specification apartments or penthouses at Kew Bridge is easy. Every home has been sympathetically designed to fit in with this unique setting and they feature generous living spaces full of natural light. The show home has been dressed and styled by Blocc. The apartments are finished with marble bathrooms, Siemens or Miele kitchen appliances, mood lighting, wine coolers and underfloor heating and comfort cooling to ensure year-round comfort. Private balconies and terraces, architecturally designed with timber decking and landscaping, as well as feature lighting for added drama, overlook the River Thames and the historic Kew Bridge itself. These iconic London landmarks provide the perfect scenic backdrop to relax after a busy day. Architects John Thompson & Partners have honed their skills at Kew Bridge, creating shimmering reflective ponds which, along with the riverside walkway, residents’ gymnasium, underground parking and 24-hour concierge combine to make for a conveniently tranquil living space in a relaxed waterside setting. The River Thames is the heart of all activity in these parts. A new pontoon gives direct river access, and the One Over the Ait gastro public house right on the riverfront serves ales made by local brewery Fuller’s, along with an array of British and European dishes. Also situated on the development is a Sainsbury's Local supermarket, a Costa coffee shop and Hammonds, a local deli with a wide range of food on offer. Kew has always been one of London’s most fashionable addresses and, as a result, offers a variety of appealing opportunities for shopping and dining out. There are a number of excellent restaurants, including Kew Grill, nestled on Kew Green; The Glasshouse, offering Michelin-star dining; and Richmond’s quirky Petersham Nurseries, a chic dining venue known for its unconventional setting. There is so much to explore around Kew Bridge. Strand-on-the-Green is the perfect place for a riverside stroll, while Kew village exudes a quaint charm, with a selection of independent shops and fine dining venues. Chic Chiswick boasts a bustling high street with a wealth of restaurants and designer boutiques, and the elegant Richmond-uponThames is packed with theatres and galleries, as well as the beautiful Royal Park. Should you need to roam further afield, transport links are quick and easy with Kew Bridge train station just 200 metres away, connecting with Clapham Junction and Waterloo in under 20 minutes. With such fast connections to London's metropolitan hubs, there's rarely been a better opportunity to embrace rural splendour and contemporary living in one superbly appointed space. LONDON TW8 A NEW COMMUNITY IS BLOSSOMING ALONG THE BANKS OF THE RIVER THAMES, WITH ELEGANT DESIGN AND A HISTORIC S E T T I N G K E W B R I D G E I S A S T Y L I S H R I V E R S I D E H I D E AWAY. Kew Bridge Kew Bridge Computer generated image is indicative only Marketing Suite Kew Bridge Piazza, Kew Bridge Road, London TW8 0EB | +44 (0)20 3740 2946 [email protected] | www.kew-bridge.co.uk 4 3 WWW. STGE ORG EPLC .CO M