
Nestled between popular South West London hotspots such as Chiswick, Richmond and Kew, leafy Brentford offers urban living with a village feel. Providing a more affordable route to homebuying in the city, the site of a former Royal Mail sorting office is being creatively reimagined to deliver a range of affordable new homes. Named to reflect the site's previous use, the recently launched Post House by SNG will deliver a contemporary collection of 27 Shared Ownership apartments, with priority given to those who live or work in the London Borough of Hounslow.
Nestled between popular South West London hotspots such as Chiswick, Richmond and Kew, leafy Brentford offers urban living with a village feel. Providing a more affordable route to homebuying in the city, the site of a former Royal Mail sorting office is being creatively reimagined to deliver a range of affordable new homes. Named to reflect the site's previous use, the recently launched Post House by SNG will deliver a contemporary collection of 27 Shared Ownership apartments, with priority given to those who live or work in the London Borough of Hounslow.
At Post House there will be one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, catering to a variety of aspiring homebuyers ranging from young professionals to growing families. Demonstrating a neutral colour palette that makes it easy for new residents to stamp their own personality on their home, Post House is complete with an aspirational specification, from the Symphony Inline units and integrated appliances in the kitchens to the sleek white suites and chrome fittings in the bathrooms. In addition to private balcony, patio or terrace areas to each home, residents can relax and socialise from the comfort of a shared rooftop garden.
Kalumba Musambachime, Head of Sales and Build to Rent at SNG, comments: “Set amongst the backdrop of Brentford's exciting riverside regeneration, Post House is delivering thoughtfully designed layouts, carefully crafted interiors and sleek specifications. Within easy reach of a buzzing community, exceptional amenities and beautiful green spaces, Post House effortlessly meets the needs of modern urban living both inside and out. With a variety of homes available, Post House can provide a valuable first step for solo buyers, couples and growing families looking to get onto the property ladder in Hounslow.”
Post House is surrounded by a range of convenient amenities, well-stocked leisure facilities and cultural gems. As well as everyday shops and supermarkets along the High Street, Brentford's creative spirit delivers a vibrant art and cultural calendar with opportunities to enjoy. For those looking to smash their fitness goals, nearby Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre hosts everything needed to create a varied workout schedule including a 100-station gym, squash courts and swimming pools. A little further afield, Chiswick High Road is brimming with fashion boutiques, wine bars and tantalising restaurants.
For families with children, there is a wide selection of schools and nurseries available locally. For young pupils, Katey's Nursery and Pre-School is just a five-minute walk away, whilst St Paul's Church of England Primary School can be reached in 13-minutes. Older students can be inspired to learn at local schools run by The Green School Trust.
Enhancing Brentford's village feel, there is an abundance of green spaces nearby. Brent Lea Recreation Ground and Hawthorn Hatch Playground are both just short walks away, ideal for daily use. For nature lovers looking to explore London's largest Site of Special Scientific Interest, Richmond Park can be reached in under 20 minutes by bike. For those looking to enjoy more formal greenery, Syon Park features gardens, parkland, meadows and an arboretum that celebrates over 600 years of history, while the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew is just across the river.
Located in a Zone 4 location, Post House is within each reach of a variety of convenient transport links. Just half a mile from the development, Syon Lane station offers links to London Waterloo in under 35 minutes. Piccadilly line services from Boston Manor provide further options to explore the capital, with directs services to Heathrow Terminal 5 (21 minutes), Leicester Square (34 minutes) and King's Cross St Pancras (41 minutes). For those preferring a more active way to travel, the Thames Path is ideal for off-road walking and cycling, sweeping past Battersea Power Station into Central London.
Shared Ownership prices at Post House start from £110,000 for a 25% share of a one-bedroom home with a full market value of £440,000. For more information visit, https://sales.sng.org.uk/developments/post-house.
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About SNG
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations, providing over 84,000 homes in areas facing some of the most acute housing need across London and the South of England, with an ambition to build an additional 25,000 homes over the next decade. It was formed on 1 October 2023 through the bringing together of Sovereign Housing Association and Network Homes.
SNG is a leading builder of affordable homes, including for social rent, and it has a clear pathway to maximise its social and environmental sustainability through its ambitious Homes and Place Standard alongside its planned £100m Community Foundation.
SNG is a member of the G15 group of London's largest housing associations. The G15 is the collective voice of some of the leading organisations in the housing sector. Its members house one in ten Londoners and are the largest providers of affordable homes in the capital, building a quarter of all London's new homes, and owning or managing more than 600,000 homes.