Think Notting Hill, and likely one or more of three things will invariably spring to mind: the annual carnival, Portobello market, and Richard Curtis’ film, "Notting Hill", which showcased the area during the‘90s and in so doing helped remind London that here lay one of the most covetable places in town. The Notting Hill carnival, which celebrates Caribbean culture, was birthed in 1966 by the local resident and community activist Rhaune Laslett in the wake of race riots, and is now considered the largest street event in Europe.
South Kensington has been firmly established as a jewel in the London property market since the early Victorian era. The Great Exhibition of 1851 put the area on the map as a centre of great cultural and scientific importance.
Offering a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, a riverside locale and plenty of green space, Fulham in south-west London is a well-established prime housing market that is popular with both buyers and renters.
West Hampstead may be one of the best areas in London for getting around town. Not only does the Jubilee line run right through it, so prime shopping spots like Marylebone and Bond Street are all readily accessible, but there’s also an overground station, meaning you’re mere minutes from Hampstead or only half an hour from Richmond.
Internationally famous for its annual tennis tournament, Wimbledon in south-west London has been a popular choice for wealthy families for decades.
Located on the south bank of the River Thames between Fulham and Wimbledon, Putney is a wealthy neighbourhood filled with handsome period properties and cosy pubs and cafes.
Hammersmith is a neighbourhood of two halves, with the traffic and concrete of Hammersmith Broadway counterposed by scenic riverside walks, tranquil green spaces and villagey enclaves of period houses and boutique retail.
West Kensington is a quiet residential neighbourhood occupying the W14 postcode district, situated between Hammersmith, Holland Park, Shepherds Bush and Fulham.
Situated in Virginia Water on the south-westerly outskirts of London, the Wentworth Estate is one of the most expensive and desirable spots in the country.
Located in southwest London along the southbank of the River Thames, Battersea is a dynamic neighbourhood that draws families, young professionals and wealthy foreign buyers with its riverside views, green spaces, cultural landmarks and proximity to central London. The iconic Battersea Power Station, a dramatic symbol of the area’s industrial past, has been revitalized during a £9 billion regeneration project covering its vast 42-acre site to become home to a community of high-end shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, residences and office space.
The prosperous West London suburb of Chiswick combines generous green spaces and a peaceful riverside location with a vibrant array of shops and restaurants and excellent connections to central London and Heathrow airport. There are several tube stations along the District and Piccadilly lines.
The prime central London neighbourhood of Chelsea has a surprisingly colourful history. In the nineteenth century it was renowned as the city’s bohemian quarter, frequented by artists, radicals and poets.
Rich by name and rich by nature, the affluent West London neighbourhood of Richmond offers opulent Georgian architecture, a stunning riverside location and magnificent green spaces, including the largest of London’s Royal Parks and the Botanic Gardens at nearby Kew.