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The besT of boTh woRldsSince the first Kew Bridge was built in 1757, Kew has been one of London’s most fashionable addresses. Now, the city’s leading developer, St George, is creating an exciting new riverside destination at Kew.

Kew Bridge will offer 308 new homes in a development that has been carefully planned to combine a stunning location with the highest standards of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Over the years Berkeley has won many prestigious awards for the quality, design and sustainability of our developments. Our Vision2020 strategy is designed to raise our standards higher still.

Vision2020 means that when you buy a new home from Berkeley, you can be safe in the knowledge that it is built to a very high standard of design and quality, has low environmental impact and that you will enjoy an exceptional customer experience.

Vision2020 also means that you are buying a home from a sustainable business that takes its responsibilities towards the environment, its workforce and the communities in which it works, very seriously.

simply a betteR way of livinG

An exceptional customer experience

• Everycustomerbenefitsfrom our Berkeley Customer Satisfaction Commitment

• Dedicated sales teams provide exceptional service throughout the buying process

• Our customer service teams look after your needs after you have moved in

Greener, more economical homes

• Our new homes are designed to use 26% less water and their CO2 emissions are 76% lower than an average home*

• Thisenergyandwaterefficiencycan save you around £380 per year on energy bills, and £83 per year on water bills*

• We provide recycling bins in every home,spacetosetupahomeoffice and a safe place to store bicycles

Creating sustainable communities

• We consult with experts to make sure the homes and places we create are safe and secure

• Our homes are designed to be adaptable to meet the changing needs of individuals and families at different stages of life

• We reduce the impact of the construction process on the local community by ensuring all of our sites are registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme

A commitment to the future

• St George sets targets to reduce water use and CO2 emissions associated with our construction activities and business operations

• We aim to reuse or recycle a high proportion of our construction, demolition and excavation waste

• The Berkeley Foundation is our way of giving something back to the communities in which we operate. It aims to improve the lives of young people and their communities in London and the South-East of England

Some features are only applicable to selected developments. Please check with the Sales Consultant.* Savings vary between every home. Figures based on a typical 3 bed St George home achieving Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.

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ConsideRaTe ConsTRuCTionThe Considerate Constructors’ Scheme is a national initiative designed to encourage best practice within the construction industry. As on all our developments, at Kew Bridge, work is managed to be environmentally friendly, clean, safe and responsible to allow us to ensure respect and consideration for our neighbours and the wider community.

TaKinG The effoRT ouT of ReCyClinGAllhomesatKewBridgearefittedwithspacesavingrecyclingbinsandaclearlydefinedsegregatedwasterecycling facility on site within the basement car park. Inadditiontothis,allhomesarefittedwithsinkwastedisposal units that allow food waste to be diverted fromlandfilltothewatersystemandrecyclednaturally,without the need for using plastic bags that pollute landfillsites.

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CRe aTinG a new way of livinG Set around a new landscaped public piazza and with walkways on the riverbank, Kew Bridge enhances its unique location as a vibrant place for relaxing and socialising. Car parking is underground, for security and convenience, making the environment even more attractive.

There will be 100 new jobs created at Kew Bridge. 20,000 sq ft of commercial. Retail space will include a brand new riverside bar and restaurant in addition to a Business Centre for the exclusive use of residents.

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CapTivaTinG loCal paRKs Kew is located within one of London’s greenest boroughs,boastingsomeofthecountry’sfinest parks. Richmond Park provides the taste of open country with its herds of deer, Syon Park offers formal elegance, while Kew Gardens provides never ending fascination maintaining a world leading botanical collection.

The living moment is everythingD.H. Lawrence | British writer

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savinG waTeRThewaterconsumingfixturesandfittingsinyourhome are selected to make sure that it uses around 26% less water per person than the average household in the UK.* This means that over the course of the year you could save around £83 on your water bill.

S.U.D.S, or the Sustainable Urban Drainage System is part of thespecificationatKewBridge.Allsurfacewaterisdrainedinto the river, reducing the pressure put on sewage systems. Dealing with storm water at source rather than diverting it into over-burdened sewers provides a more natural solution, helpingreducefloodingandpollution.

enCouRaGinG biodiveRsiTyA brown roof is being incorporated on the Ellipse, the overriding aim of which is to encourage biodiversity but it would also be expected to be constructed using a high percentage of recycled products.

Otherbenefitsinclude:

• Reducingrainwaterrunoff

• Enhancingroofinsulationproperties

• Providinganattractivevisualappearance

• Enhancingthelifespanoftheroofbyprotecting theunderlyingwaterproofingsystem

• Providinggreenspacewithinurbanareas

Computer generated image of Kew Bridge is indicative only* Savings vary between every home. Figures based on a typical 3 bed

St George home achieving Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.

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maKinG The RiGhT ConneCTions Kew is well connected with Kew Bridge station on the doorstep and both Overground and Underground trains available at nearby Gunnersbury. But for an even more sustainable way to travel, walking and biking are healthy alternatives - especially when the Thames Path provides a great way to discover London.

As part of the Section 106 agreement, (a legal agreement between the Planning Authority and the developer) St George West London Ltd has made a contribution to The London Borough of Hounslow towards a Car Club which will have two dedicated spaces located at the Thameside Centre. The Car Club willbeforthebenefitofallthoselivinginandaround Kew Bridge and will be set up by the Council.

GeT on youR biKeThere will be over 600 bicycle spaces which can be stored safely and securely, with 2 available cycle spaces per home provided at Kew Bridge to allow residents the opportunity to ride along the banks of the River Thames from their own doorstep.

The London Borough of Hounslow is part of a London-wide ‘Car2Bike’ initiative, covering 13 “biking boroughs”. It is the latest in a campaign to secure a 400 per cent increase in cycling by 2026.

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benefiTTinG fRom eneRGy effiCienCyApartments at Kew Bridge are designed to be veryefficientintheuseofenergy.Heatingtothe development will be provided from a central energy centre. Heat will be generated by a combination of gas boilers, a gas combined heat and power (CHP) engine and a biomass boiler.

Using a renewable energy source will help meet targets for carbon dioxide reduction, whileacentralboilerincreasesefficiency.

Asyourhomeisdesignedtobeefficientinitsuseofenergy, it has a lower impact on climate change than

the average household in the UK. The carbon dioxide emissions from lighting, heating and providing hot water in your home could be around 76% lower, saving around 4.6 tonnes in carbon emissions per year.*

Apartmentswillbeprovidedwithunderfloorheatingfrom the central boiler, with individual control provided by thermostats and programmers.

Heat meters will be linked to the management officetoenablebillingofindividualapartments.

The Code foR susTainable homesAllapartmentsatKewBridgearecertifiedtoLevel3oftheCodeforSustainable Homes.

The Code for Sustainable Homes is the Government’s national standard for the sustainable design and construction of new homes. The overall sustainability performance of the home is rated using a one to six star system where one star is the lowest level of performance and six stars is the highest.

To achieve a Level 3 rating, a home must perform better than a new home built to the minimum legal standards, and much better than an average existing home.

As part of the compliance with the Code for Sustainable Homes, the provision of space and services at Kew Bridge enables occupants to all apartmentstosetupahomeofficeinaquietroom.Thisencouragesoccupants to work from home which, in turn contributes to lower carbon emissions.

* Savings vary between every home. Figures based on a typical 3 bed St George home achieving Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.

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maKinG The mosT of RiveRside livinGSt George are helping the community make the most of the potential offered by this unique riverside location. Initiatives include sponsoring the creation of the Brentford Boating Arch, to be managed by Brentford FC Community Sports and providing kayaking and rowing facilities.

Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced

John Keats | British writer

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