Area guide: Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge is an international destination, people from all over the world come to make a home in the area. The area is of strong historical significance with the Royal Albert Hall and Harrods. Added to this are new developments such as One Hyde Park which give Knightsbridge a global dimension. Knightsbridge’s selection of houses and apartments represents the best of the London market, making it one of the most desirable addresses in the capital.

Highlights

Knightsbridge allows for an easy commute around London with stations on the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines in close proximity.

Knightsbridge hosts some remarkable hotels such as Carlton Tower, Park Tower Knightsbridge and The Mandarin Oriental, which is home to the world-renowned restaurant by Heston Blumenthal. A wealth of high-end shops and foreign embassies has secured its worldwide popularity

Location

Hype Park and the Serpentine Lake to the north provide an attractive open space to relax and unwind.

Knightsbridge is east of Exhibition Road and west of Sloane Street. Brompton Road, Beauchamp Place and the western section of Pont Street serve roughly as its southern border together with their adjacent gardens and squares such as Ovington Square, Lennox Gardens and Cadogan Square. South of this area, the district fades into Chelsea while Belgravia lies to the east and South Kensington to the west.

Local Property

The area contains some of the most desirable properties on the international market. The range is outstanding; classic period townhouses in gracious squares such as Eaton Square; prime new-build apartments and penthouses, a cottage-like houses nestled away in quiet mews. There is an abundance of conversion apartments throughout the area.

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