The Island Brentford is a prestigious development of houses and apartments surrounded by the Grand Union Canal and River Brent in Brentford, west London.
Completed in 2004 The Island is located close to the River Thames and Kew Gardens, There are good transport links to the City of London, the West End and Heathrow Airport.
Developed in 2001 by British Waterways, St George and Charles Church (and later Crest Nicholson), the award-winning The Island comprises 173 apartments and 20 four bedroom riverside houses.
The buildings are finished in modern light brick, and have generous glazed sections and elevations to allow in natural light and capitalise on the spectacular panoramic water views.
The buildings have gently curving facades and roof detail.
The pedestrian areas and garden spaces have been thoughtfully designed and exquisitely landscaped.
Apartments and penthouses have been finished to a high specification and include generous open-plan living areas, floor-to-ceiling windows, and private balconies or terraces. Many also have wood flooring, under-floor heating, air conditioning, and state-of-the art built-in appliances.
Residents benefit from a concierge service and secure underground parking.
There is also direct access to the nearby cafes and restaurants via a pedestrian bridge.
An Island snapshot
A few images to illustrate The Island layout and location to the water and it’s close neighbours.- Mouse over the image for more information
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- For more up close ‘on The Island’ images, see this gallery
Local News
The Brentford Project Retail Update Spring 2024
- 11 May 2024
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Seal comes to The Island
- 27 February 2024
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The 'tiny house' mystery - solved!
- 2 January 2024
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A Lifesaving Resident
- 22 October 2023
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What are they like?
- 3 July 2023
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Ballymore-watch
- 3 July 2023
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Local History
Brentford: 20th-century manufacturing hub
- 2 April 2024
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The Electric Cinema
- 2 April 2024
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Lament for Heidelberg
- 2 April 2024
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Photo Puzzler
- 2 April 2024
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The Island: The Story of our Homes (Part 2)
- 2 January 2024
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Marble Hill Richmond
- 2 January 2024
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