Have you considered living in Grove Park? This leafy part of south Chiswick is one of the most sought-after areas in W4 and for good reason. The large homes with generous gardens, top schools, independent shops and eateries, access to the river and of course, having Chiswick House and Gardens on the doorstep, all make…
We recently asked local Interior Designer Sacha Kemp-Potter to explore the process of designing a garden office to ensure it is fit for purpose, meets any required planning permissions, suits its surroundings and is to the homeowner’s tastes. With many now working remotely or with hybrid roles that mean they work from home for at…
SUMMER 2022 ISSUE 3 As we reach the year’s halfway mark, the West London property market is entering a period of transition and adjustment. Both sales and lettings continue to be incredibly active; in sales, the ‘off market’ market is still buoyant with multiple homes being sold this way in recent weeks and in lettings…
A Passive House is a home built to incredibly high energy efficient standards, designed to consume up to 90% less heating and cooling energy than conventional buildings. When it comes to energy efficient construction the Passive House is the world-leading standard, the mecca of all energy and sustainability consultants. That isn’t to say a Passive…
The Artists at Home 2022 open studio event takes place this weekend, one of the most wonderful local events to take place each year and a real celebration of West London creatives, an event Horton and Garton are extremely proud to sponsor. Run by volunteers, Artists at Home began 40 years ago with just a…
If you’re planning to spend part or all of the coming summer months in West London and specifically in or around W4, you’ll be keen to know what’s on in Chiswick in June, July and August 2022. Here we highlight some of the upcoming events to be held in W4 from markets to festivals, outdoor…
Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, has become the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years on the throne, so how can you celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in West London? To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s reign there will be a nationwide extended Bank Holiday weekend in honour of her Platinum Jubilee, running from Thursday 2nd…
Are you considering living in Stamford Brook? This blog will give you some key information about this popular area of West London. Situated between Hammersmith and the eastern border of Chiswick, Stamford Brook’s spacious properties, delightful common and proximity to good schools, make it a highly desirable place to live. Stamford Brook has its own…
Garden centres in West London will likely be experiencing an incredibly busy period as the spring sunshine turned everyone’s thoughts to beautifying their outside patch whether it’s a lawned garden, a roof terrace, a patio or even a window box. Spring is traditionally a time when green-fingered customers stock up on trays of bedding plants,…
SPRING 2022 ISSUE 2 The first three months of 2022 have been incredibly active for the West London property market for both sales and lettings. Across the UK house prices have continued to rise due to the imbalance between supply and demand. In London in particular the rental market has been exceptionally busy with properties…
If you’re thinking of adding some new artwork to your home, in this blog we highlight three West London artists you should know about. Artists at Home is a group of artists and craft-makers based in Chiswick, Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush. Horton and Garton are proud sponsors of the group and support their annual event…
What’s it like living in Strand on the Green? As local Chiswick estate agents, we’re well placed to advise sellers and buyers about the merits of this charming enclave on the River Thames. A tight-knit riverside community, Strand on the Green is the highly desirable part of Chiswick to the east of Kew Bridge… notably…
