Verdo by EcoWorld London

Stroll across Grade II listed Kew Bridge and through picturesque Kew Green to the world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the iconic greenhouses and Japanese landscapes, before relaxing with coffee and cake in one of the delightful cafés. Whether you’re taking a morning run or weekend amble, you’ll find a wide selection of inviting green spaces in and around Kew Bridge.

Take a picnic to enjoy on the lawns of Syon Park before heading inside to marvel at the eclectic interiors of Syon House. And don’t forget the recently restored Gunnersbury Park, now with a fascinating local museum – plus a brand new sports hub coming soon.

You’ll also find The Express Tavern, a wonderful old coaching inn just a short walk from your front door. This cosy CAMRA award-winning spot offers great roasts and a superb array of craft beers. When only the very finest will do, book a table at The Glasshouse in Kew. This Michelin-starred eatery offers a three-course dining meal of exquisite flavours.

Head to Richmond for upmarket stores including Anthropologie, Zadig & Voltaire, Whistles and the world-famous Petersham Nurseries. When you need retail therapy of a more mainstream nature, pop over to the West End or Chiswick for stores such as Marks & Spencer, Oliver Bonas and Flying Tiger. For the ultimate under-one-roof shopping experience, with luxury brands such as Mulberry, Tiffany alongside the likes of John Lewis, it has to be Westfield London in Shepherd’s Bush, just 30 mins away by bus. Brentford Market, originally established in 1306 and now thriving in the town’s redeveloped marketplace, sells a bijou but burgeoning range of delectable goodies every Sunday. A little further afield in Richmond lies Duck Pond Market, dedicated to interesting, local, ethical and sustainable shopping. There’s also locally made food to eat on the spot or take home, plus live music – and even the odd famous face.

At Primary level, The Queen’s Church of England School, Grove Park School and Lionel School are all within a mile of Verdo - Kew Bridge and are Ofsted-rated ‘outstanding’. Local Secondary schools include Kew House; a modern co-educational senior school, as well as Gunnersbury Catholic School for boys and Twyford Church of England High School, both of which offer a mixed sixth form and pride themselves on their ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating. With superb cross-London connections, Verdo - Kew Bridge offers effortless access to everything today’s student needs for success and enjoyment. These new homes are an ideal choice for anyone looking to study at the capital’s prestigious colleges and universities. Voted top by London students in 2016, the University of West London’s Brentford campus is just 8 minutes away, while the internationally-acclaimed University of Roehampton is just twenty minutes by car.

With connections as good as these, it’s easy to be spontaneous at the weekend – while enjoying fast commuting into central London during the week.

Kew Bridge Railway Station, on the South Western network, is just a minutes’ walk away. With trains running to Clapham Junction (17 mins), Vauxhall (23 mins) and Waterloo (30 mins). You can also travel to Reading, Guildford and Southampton without needing to go into central London.

Gunnersbury station is a 10 minute walk away and is served by the District line to Earls Court (16 mins), Victoria (24 mins) and Embankment (31 mins).

Distances are straight line measurements from centre of postcode