Acton Town, west London
Currently Full
We’re partnering with Women’s Pioneer Housing to offer property guardian 1-bed flats to women in Acton. Situated opposite Acton Town underground station, the properties provide an ideal base for those looking for excellent access to central London balanced with a welcome retreat. Packed full of green spaces, good pubs and some of the best transport links London has to offer, Acton is fast growing in popularity.
In line with the mission of Women’s Pioneer Housing to provide homes and services that offer a springboard for independent women to achieve their potential, these 1-bed flats will only be available to those who identify as women. The properties are available for sole occupancy, or for women-only couples.
What’s available? Currently full.
Top features
- Located opposite Acton Town station
- Within 20 minutes of central London
- Conveniently situated close to amenities including a Nisa, Sainsbury’s, GP surgery and cafes
- Five minutes’ walk from the picturesque Gunnersbury Park with tennis courts, sports hub and gardens
Transport links
- Acton Town station - a one minute walk away
- Central London - 20 minutes on the District and Piccadilly lines from Acton Town station
The property
Layout: The properties consist of a bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. The bedroom will fit a single bed comfortably, or a double bed with little space leftover.
Outdoor space:
The properties are situated within a small complex with a garden border, peppered with trees which provide a good level of privacy from the road. Surrounding streets are leafy and relatively quiet, and within just five minutes’ stroll, you can reach the former grand estate now known as Gunnersbury Park. Complete with lakes, landmark buildings, museum and sports facilities, this idyllic green space provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy some tranquillity away from the bustle of the city.
Parking/bike storage: You can store your bike inside the property. There is free parking available on streets nearby.
The high street
A seven minute walk up Gunnersbury Lane will bring you to the heart of Acton where you’ll find a good mix of independent retailers, pubs, cafes and amenities.
Supermarkets include Tesco, Morrisons and Lidl, as well as Bulgarian food store Kasmetcheto, bakery and butchers Mleczko, Marrakech supermarket and Zevi International.
Head to The Aeronaut for a top notch Sunday roast and The George & Dragon for eclectic live music nights and Thai food. Al Baladi Lebanese restaurant is much loved in the area, while authentic Portuguese cafe Vilamoura offers an outstanding selection of small dishes to try in an intimate setting.
Homeware supplies can be sought at Wilko or Acton Bargain Household, while Acton General Store will sell you anything from kitchen equipment to DIY essentials.
Arts and leisure
Formerly a local library, The independent ActOne Cinema and Cafe is a great space for catching the latest release in a relaxed atmosphere – or for remote working and a bite to eat.
For climbing enthusiasts, Arch Acton has a relaxed atmosphere with some good tunes. Nearby, there’s also Acton Gym with cardio equipment, weights, pool, plus fitness classes and personal training. And check out Oxygen Freejumping’s new trampoline Park in west Acton, with 150 interconnected trampolines complete with assault course.
For something more sedate, head to Gunnersbury Park museum, set within a former stately home, to get an insight into local history with artefacts from across west London.
How to apply
If you want to be the first to find out more about our great property and attend a viewing, complete our online application form.
Find out more about the process of applying to become a property guardian and our eligibility criteria.
Volunteering opportunities
Dot Dot Dot guardians volunteer at least 16 hours every month for good causes. Here’s a few local volunteering opportunities to get you inspired:
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Acton Homeless Concern
Acton Homeless Concern is a local charity who provide advice and support for those who need shelter and hope. They are always in need of reliable volunteers to help serve hot meals, sort through clothing donations and more. -
Acton Arts Project
Acton Arts Project was established by local residents to repurpose an out of use library as a community hub. They are looking for volunteers to help run their recently opened cinema to help with all aspects of its operation. Discover more about this brilliant initiative on their website.
Fees and costs
- Studio flats: £580pcm for sole occupancy or £377pcm per person for women-only couples sharing.
- 1-bed flats: £620pcm for sole occupancy or £403pcm per person for women-only couples sharing.
- Refundable security payment (equivalent of 5 weeks’ fees): £435-£715 depending on how many people are living there.
- Fees include council tax but exclude all other bills.
- No hidden costs, service charges or admin fees.
Dot Dot Dot undertakes a licence fee review every twelve months. Broadly, any increases will be based on the rate of inflation at the time of review, but they will also take into account any specific changes in our costs or in the local market. We also look at changes to council tax rates and utilities. Current guardians will be given at least two month’s notice before their licence fees change and new guardians will not face changes for at least six months.
