Where is Hammersmith?
W6 lies on the Middlesex bank of the Thames in west London. It stretches north from the river with Chiswick to the west, Shepherd’s Bush and Holland Park to the north, and Kensington, Earl’s Court and Fulham to the east.
Developments in Hammersmith W6
Hammersmith is one of the most affluent areas of London; recent figures show that its residents enjoy some of the largest disposable incomes in the UK. So it’s not surprising that the quality of recent developments in W6 are superb.
Two of the best are Berkeley Group’s Fulham Reach and Mount Anvil’s Queen’s Wharf. Both of which sit just west of Grade-II listed Hammersmith Bridge, and have stunning river views. The original River Café is a few minutes stroll along the Thames Path.
As you’d expect, the Fulham Reach apartments enjoy a comprehensive range of excellent facilities including a 24 hour concierge service, a vibrant selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, a fitness centre, pilates studio and even a maze. And if watching rowing outside your windows inspires you to take to the water, uniquely, the development also incorporates a brand new rowing club. Others may prefer to let the wind do the work at London Corinthian Sailing Club; on the other side of Hammersmith Bridge.
“The walls are very solid and so we have never heard our neighbours, and they tell me they have never heard my kids screaming, which is pretty amazing. The whole flat has air cooling and heating; which works well and comes on very quickly. Therefore, no radiators for toddlers to burn themselves on. Also, the windows are very safe for kids, only opening a few inches (as we live a few floors up) and the terrace door are big and solid and our toddlers can’t open these. Also, my husband travels sometimes, and I feel very safe here with my kids. As well as the security doors and porters, we also have a control panel which allows you to talk to the concierge, which is very comforting.” – verified resident at Fulham Reach
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Only completed in 2017, Queen’ Wharf has already won several awards for its clever combination of new-build residential living spaces. With a redevelopment of the famous Riverside Studios. It is rated one of the best places to live and rent in Hammersmith. No one will ever be at a loss for what to do with an irresistible selection of theatre, dance, comedy and art on their doorstep. In a building that once housed the UL’s first purpose-built television facility and where early episodes of classics from Dr Who to Blue Peter were filmed.
Residents using rooftop yoga terrace or relaxing in their homes don’t need to worry about noise from the entertainment complex, though; special construction techniques have ensured that there’s complete ‘acoustic separation’ between the two.
“River Cafe and Plum Cafe – two vastly different cafes with very different price points but just two wonderful examples of some great local places on my doorstep! I love renting here, I couldn’t get a flat with a river view but the location close to Hammersmith and the river is perfect and gives me the space and everything I need.” – verified resident at Queen’s Wharf.
Transport information
The A4 Great West Road runs straight through Hammersmith, making it popular with those who commute out the M4 corridor; but also want to be close in to City offices and the leisure and shopping available in the West End. On top of that, you can be at Heathrow in half an hour.
W6 is well-served by the tube too with several Zone 2 stations on the Piccadilly, District, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, giving residents quick, direct access to an extremely wide area of central London destinations. Even Canary Wharf is only 33 minutes away.
“This development has really surprised us. We lived in Kensington Green (W8) before, and for the same rent we are getting 50% more space, with fantastic facilities, and a brand new, high spec apartment with great views of the river. It makes for a compelling alternative to more central, condensed living.” – verified resident at Fulham Reach
While Hammersmith is no longer the industrial centre; it was in the thirteenth century when its ‘hammer smithy’ or forge first gave the area its name. But, it’s none the less thriving for that change, and doubtless a little bit quieter too. Except on Boat Race day of course!
You can find out more about living in the Hammersmith by reading reviews from residents. Click on the developments below to find out more about residents’ experiences and also, to discover the best places to live and rent in Hammersmith. Moreover, If there’s a Hammersmith property that you can’t see on HomeViews, you can add a new listing and leave your review here
