The Estate
See also the Photo Tour of Brentford Dock.
The following is a layout for what should/will be here. If you can provide better pictures or text, please do so. All contributions welcome. Send an email to admin@brentford-dock.net
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In the picture, Brentford Dock is on the left bank of the river with Syon Park immediately below it. The right bank of the river is Kew Gardens (Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew).
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Brentford Dock is bordered by a lawned entrance on the north, Syon Park on the west and Kew Gardens on the south. There are communal gardens:
- between Otho and Nero Courts
- in front of Julius Court
- along the Thames riverside
- along the Brentford Creek riverside.
- at the confluence of the Thames and Brentford Creek.
In addition there is a grassed walk along the length of the Syon Park border. The upkeep of the communal gardens and other grounds is paid for from the service charge.
Some ground floor flats have an open plan garden at the front. Most of these gardens are lawns but a few contain hedges. Generally the upkeep of these gardens is paid for from the service charge. However some flats have adopted their front gardens. In such cases the flat owner must keep the garden in good order and pay for its upkeep.
Ground floor flats in Julius, Leo, Maurice, Numa and Servius Courts, the four houses and the ground floor maisonettes have private rear gardens.
Brentford Dock has three roads: Augustus Close, Justin Close and Dock Road. Augustus Close is owned by the London Borough of Hounslow; most of Justin Close and all of Dock Road is owned by the property owners of Brentford Dock.
Dock Road
Originally, the cobbled Dock Road was the only road access to Brentford Dock when it was a working dock. (Click here to see a picture in a separate window.) Today the still cobbled Dock Road provides access to Brentford High Street but is normally closed to motor vehicles by a barrier - although several businesses in Dock Road have right of vehicular access.
Augustus Close
Augustus Close is the sole road access to Brentford Dock. It runs from Brentford High Street and follows the old railway line into Brentford Dock. Just before the old mooring basin (now the marina) it turns south and then east. It is lined with mature trees. (Click here to see a picture in a separate window.)
The London Borough of Hounslow adopted the whole of Augustus Close and normal parking restrictions apply. There are no yellow lines on the majority of Augustus Close.
Justin Close
Justin Close runs from the bend in Augustus Close, follows the north side of the marina and terminates at Julius Court. The London Borough of Hounslow adopted part of Justin Close from the bend in Augustus Close to the pedestrian bridge between Nero and Romulus Courts. On this part normal parking restrictions apply. There are no yellow lines on the majority of Justin Close.
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Seven or so sculptures, loaned to us by the artist, are on display throughout the grounds. Further information to be provided. If you have any pictures of the sculptures that you would like displayed, please email admin@brentford-dock.net. |
Bar, Restaurant & Function room
See Marina Club page.
Brentford Dock is home to moorhens, ducks, Canada geese, herons, kingfishers, gulls, soaring birds and foxes. Parakeets live in the trees bordering Syon Park. A peacock visits from Syon Park. Pictures of these will be provided shortly. There are undoubtedly other species here. If you have any pictures you would like displayed, please email admin@brentford-dock.net.
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BBQ Charcoal, Dry-cleaning, Greetings Cards, DVD Rental, Fresh Bake, Greetings Cards, Groceries, Ink Jet Refills, Laundry, Lottery Tickets, Newspapers, Off-License, Photocopying, Plants, Postage Stamps, Stationery, Sweets, Tobacco, Video Cassette Hire -- and more.
Post - Pillar box
There is a red letter collection box by the shop. Collections (as at July 2001) are as follows:
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Saturday |
Late Collection |
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7:30 am 11:30 am 2:45 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm |
7:30 am 11:30 am |
There is a late collection at 7:30 pm on Monday-Friday at nearby Twickenham Sorting Office, 109 London Rd. (Turn left at end of Augustus Close and cross humped bridge. Sorting office is on right just past pet food warehouse.)
There is a Sunday collection at 1:00 pm from the pillar box on the north side of Brentford High Street - close to Brentford Estates' shop. (July 01) |
Public Phone Booths
There were two public phone booths by the shop. In September 2002, they were removed by British Telecom because they "were not covering their cost."
There are other, better, pictures in the Photo Tour of Brentford Dock.
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Lock Gates |
Marina Basin |
Views from Brentford Dock
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River Thames 
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River Thames 
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River Brent 
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Other Local River Views
To be provided
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Residents Private Gate into Syon Park To be provided |
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To be provided |
Security
24-hour security
To be provided
Brentford Regeneration Plan
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Artist's Impression Augustus Close runs from left to right at the bottom of the picture. |
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Open spaces are coloured brown. |
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Open spaces & Footpaths Open spaces are coloured brown. Footpaths are coloured dark blue |
Brentford Lock
A new mixed housing development called Brentford Lock. has been built on the former British Waterways Depot just north of the junction of Augustus Close and Brentford High Street.
Further details to be provided
The housing on Brentford Dock was built between 1978 and 1980 for the Greater London Council and originally intended for local authority housing. It consists of 591 dwellings: 554 flats, 32 maisonettes and 5 houses.
However, only 90 of the first-built flats were let. As the rest of the 500 dwellings were built they were offered for private sale on 98 year leases from the GLC. Number 2 Augustus Close was designated the "Head Porter's House." It was recently occupied by the Estate Supervisor.
By August 1999, 40 of the original 90 let flats had been purchased privately. This figure is likely to be higher today.
All the dwellings and grounds that make up the 26 acre site are managed by Brentford Dock Ltd., a management company wholly owned by the owners of the 590 dwellings. Each owner has one of the 590 £1-shares in Brentford Dock Ltd (one share per dwelling, excluding the Estate Supervisor's house). The London Borough of Hounslow owns a share for each of its currently-let flats.
In 1991, Brentford Dock Ltd. bought the freehold of most of the residential area and all of the commercial area of Brentford Dock. The LBOH retained the freehold on Leo, Maurice & Servius Courts and block 1A [numbers 1-16 & 47-62] of Galba Court. Consequently all shareholders now have a share in the freehold of Brentford Dock. New 999 year leases are being issued.
The commercial area consists of the marina, marina buildings (including clubhouse) and the general shop. The marina and the marina club are managed by two subsidiary companies of Brentford Dock Ltd.
Adapted by Neil O'Dwyer from the Estmanco (Brentford Dock) Ltd. List of Members 1999 and a contribution from David Procter
New 999 Leases
New 999 year leases are currently being issued. The legal cost of extending a lease is approximately £1000.
Further details to be provided.
One-Bedroom Flats
Floor plan to be provided
One-bedroom flats are available in all courts, except Marcus Court. One-bedroom flats are approximately 500 sq. feet and are mostly accessed directly from the walkway. The 15' 7" x 8' 5" bedroom is a very comfortable double, supplemented by large store cupboards in the hallway. A few have balconies.
Some owners have created a new entrance to the kitchen from the hall and replaced the original kitchen-lounge door with a wall. In some cases a smaller kitchen has been created to give a larger reception area.
Approximately half the one bedroom flats have an allocated parking space. A few have garages.
Currently being adapted by Neil O'Dwyer from a contribution from David Procter
Two-Bedroom Flats
Two-bedroom flats are available in all courts. There are 16 designs of two-bedroom flats but the majority follow the floor plans shown below (floor plans to be provided).
All two-bedroom flats have a balcony or small garden accessed from the Lounge. Some ground floor flats have a small garden and a balcony.
All upper-floor flats have a small entrance hall directly from the walkway and then stairs to the main accommodation above. This ensures privacy as no one walks directly by the living area windows.
Two-bedroom flats are approximately 700 sq. feet and comprise two good sized double bedrooms, dining room, kitchen and bathroom/WC. Some owners have combined the bathroom and WC into one room with added shower. The wall between the lounge and bedroom is easily removed to provide a 19' 9" x 15' 9" reception room.
Most two-bedroom flats have a parking or garage facility.
Currently being adapted by Neil O'Dwyer from a contribution from David Procter
Three-Bedroom Flats
Three-bedroom flats are available in all courts. There are eight designs of three-bedroom flats, the most common being as shown below (floor plans to be provided).
All upper-floor flats have a small entrance hall directly from the walkway and then stairs to the main accommodation above. This ensures privacy as no one walks directly by the living area windows.
Three-bedroom flats exceed 900 square feet and comprise: ???
They can easily be re-styled to residents' requirements.
Most three-bedroom flats have a parking space or garage.
Currently being adapted by Neil O'Dwyer from a contribution from David Procter
Four-Bedroom Flats
Four-bedroom flats are available on the ground floors of Galba, Numa, Otho and Romulus Courts.
Three- and four-bedroom maisonettes (split-level flats) are available in Augustus Close.
Three-bedroom maisonettes exceed 1,100 square feet and comprise:
- on the ground floor: a reception room, kitchen and dining room, large garden and integral garage usually with parking for a further car on the driveway
- on the first floor: two double and one single bedrooms and bathroom.
Some owners have made the reception, dining area and kitchen totally open plan whilst others have combined the double and single bedroom to provide a larger master bedroom.
Some maisonettes have an additional parking space in a nearby parking area.
Four-bedroom maisonettes exceed 1,200 square feet and comprise:
- on the ground floor: short walkway and steps to first floor entrance, integral garage usually with parking for a further car on the driveway
- on the first floor: double bedroom, single bedroom, WC and stairs leading to upper floor
- on the upper floor: double bedroom, single bedroom, family bathroom, kitchen and reception/dining with a large terrace
Popular adaptations are:
- Open plan dining and reception areas with patio door onto the terrace
- Combining the double and single bedroom with the family bathroom to provide a large master bedroom with en-suite facilities
Some maisonettes have an additional parking space in a nearby parking area.
Currently being adapted by Neil O'Dwyer from a contribution from David Procter
There are just four two-storey, 3-bedroom town houses in Augustus Close, all with river views, private gardens. and private garages nearby.
Currently being adapted by Neil O'Dwyer from a contribution by David Procter
Garages, Car Ports and Parking Spaces
You can download train and bus route maps from Transport For London's site: http://www.transportforlondon.gov.uk
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Map of LT Underground (Tube) and British
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Map of London Transport Underground stations and the Travel Zones. It does not show Brentford station. |
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Map of London Transport Underground stations. It does not show Brentford station. |
Tube (LT Underground)
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Brentford Rail Station, in Boston Manor Rd, is on the Hounslow-Waterloo Line.
Underground (Tube)
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