Chelsea is one of London's most sought-after and affluent areas, known for its smart boutiques and high-end restaurants lining busy King's Road. With a variation of beautiful period architecture, from red brick mansion blocks to white stucco-fronted houses, this area is known for its beauty and we can see why. King’s Road has always been famous for its luxury stores, cafes and restaurants; all centralised from well-known Sloane Square. Close by, the National Army Museum traces British Army history from the 1600s to the present, while the Saatchi Gallery displays contemporary art in the Duke of York's headquarters. The red-coated retired soldiers known as the Chelsea Pensioners run guided tours of their residence, the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Chelsea is the perfect blend of the modern and the traditional, with a rich historical offering alongside exciting drinking and dining amenities.
Knightsbridge is an internationally renowned hub for the high-end fashion industry, with the infamous Harrods and some of the world’s most well-known brand names on your doorstep. Here you’ll find buildings grand in both size and beauty, alongside some fantastic garden squares and mansion blocks overlooking the biggest green space in central London, Hyde Park. Let’s not forget the presence of the record-breaking One Hyde Park development, one of the most luxurious residences and retail units in the area.
If you are looking for an upmarket residential area, filled with trendy shopping streets and great places to eat and drink, then you will love Fulham and Parson’s Green. King’s Road and Fulham Road are lined with chic boutiques, home-goods stores and artisan delis, while popular brunch cafes and relaxed pubs give the Parsons Green area a calm, idyllic village atmosphere. Fulham Palace, located on the Thames riverside, is a centuries-old former Bishops’ residence featuring architectural styles from Tudor to Georgian, amid landscaped gardens and a popular daytime attraction. Fulham and Parson's Green contain great transport connections to Chelsea and offer many lovely homes at a slightly lower price than those you may see in neighbouring boroughs, Chelsea and Battersea.
A fast-transforming borough, Nine Elms is home to the regenerated Battersea Power Station, which offers chic riverside dining and bars from up-and-coming chefs and creators, plus ever-popular pop-up food markets. A wide promenade traces the Thames River embankment, perfect for London’s famous fireworks displays. Close by, stalls at the wholesale New Covent Garden Market are piled high with fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. The area’s modern developments include a host of new stylish apartment buildings and the U.S. Embassy.
Battersea has experienced a huge increase in demand from buyers or renters, similar to the one we have seen in Fulham in recent years. Battersea is quickly becoming one of the most popular places to live for younger people in London, with plenty to get up to. Whether it’s eating, drinking or taking a walk on the common or in Battersea Park, the options are endless. With excellent transport links from Clapham Junction, you can get pretty much anywhere within London and further afield. The area’s properties mainly consist of Victorian bay-fronted houses, with plenty of them split into affordable apartments for first-time buyers or rental investors.
When it comes to property, Mayfair is world-renowned for having some of the most sought-after and beautiful homes - we can definitely see why. Known as the land of the rich and famous, there’s an undeniably vibrant feel to the area. A hub for high-end fashion retail and home to some of the best restaurants in the capital, Mayfair is the epitome of luxury and one of the most prestigious areas to live in London.
Belgravia is one of London’s most aesthetically pleasing boroughs. Its buildings are grand in size and stature with a common theme of opulent white stucco, which has become iconic when discussing London’s property offerings. This hosts probably the most expensive property you can find in London, but there’s no doubt as to why it boasts such a title. These striking houses on cobbled streets are notorious when talking about London’s premium property market. However, in between the impressive homes lining the squares and streets, you will find idyllic and charming mews houses.
South Kensington has always been synonymous with a wide demographic of residents, with the French Lysee and Imperial College bringing huge demand and a host of brilliantly diverse cultures to the area. The property offering in this borough ranges from tucked away mews houses to larger lateral mansion flats leading up towards The Royal Albert Hall. With an abundance of independent restaurants and bars as well as more well-known high street chains, it’s clear why South Kensington is one of London’s most popular destinations for food and drink. There are regular tubes and busses from 3 local stations; Sloane Square, South Kensington and Gloucester Road, meaning you’re never too far from the rest of what the capital has to offer.
An affluent borough of leafy residential streets, St John’s Wood is known for Lord’s Cricket Ground, the headquarters of English cricket and a venue for domestic and international matches. Home of the famous Abbey Road Studios, fans are still using the crosswalk to re-create the iconic album cover. St John’s High Street offers a unique, quiet shopping experience with boutique independent shops and chic eateries.
Regent's Park is one of the Royal Parks of London. It occupies high ground in North-West Inner London, administratively split between the City of Westminster and the Borough of Camden (and historically between Marylebone and Saint Pancras parishes). In addition to its large central parkland and stunning ornamental lake, it contains various structures and organisations both public and private, including Regent's University and London Zoo.
Notting Hill’s Caribbean roots are still widely celebrated, shown off mostly during Notting Hill Carnival. The popular festival boasts vibrant parades and calypso music, inviting huge crowds to attend the annual event. As well as rich culture, Notting Hill is one of the trendier boroughs of the capital. With independent causal cafes lining Portobello Road, it’s also known for its vintage retro fashion and never-ending antique markets. High-end restaurants and upscale boutiques are also on offer in Notting Hill around Westbourne Grove, while the electric cinema is perfect for film fanatics.
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