KNIGHTSBRIDGE
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Knightsbridge is one of the most desirable residential locations in Central London. It attracts many wealthy international dignitaries and representatives to its exclusive properties, enhancing its already prestigious reputation. However, there is much more to this sparkling jewel in London’s crown than high-wealth, Harrods and Hyde Park, which we explore in this guide to Knightsbridge.
Knightsbridge road itself, which runs from the corner of Sloane Street to Hyde Park Corner, has topped a recent property rich list. It is the most expensive residential street in the whole of London, with an average sold price in 2018 of £15.6 million – more than 33 times the cost of an average London home.
It is the property itself that is often a main draw to the area for prospective residents. The listed Victorian buildings and attractive garden squares are enviable. Each area of the neighbourhood stands out for its own distinctive look. For example, in the Cadogan Estate, it’s hard to miss the red-brick, Queen Anne Revival homes. While the Grosvenor Estate showcases Thomas Cubitt’s Stucco-fronted white townhouses.
This high-end residential area is unique in its layout with meticulous planning in every area. Its character and charm are something that its current residents are keen to protect, which prospective tenants and homeowners should be equally aware of.
For residents of Knightsbridge, there is certainly no shortage of things to do. It is one of the most exclusive shopping destinations in the world. Harrods and Harvey Nichols are both synonymous with Knightsbridge, such is their appeal. At one end, Knightsbridge joins with Sloane Street, where many designer boutiques, including the likes of Prada and Dior, are clustered together
Knightsbridge is a gastronomic hub of epic proportions. There are three Michelin-starred restaurants in the neighbourhood, offering some of the best food experiences in London. The vibrant nightlife is centred around high-class bars and eateries, rather than nightclubs and theatres. For those living in the area, an evening drink at Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Bar, the Mandarin Bar at the Mandarin Oriental or The Blue Bar at The Berkeley offer the chance to unwind in opulent surroundings.
Full of boutique shops and fancy bistros, a property in the Knightsbridge area is a gateway into the London life that the borough offers. It is also one of London’s safest neighbourhoods, partially due to the price of the property in the area.
If you’re considering studying in Knightsbridge, you’ll be pleased to know that it is home to a number of excellent schools for both younger children and older. For a co-educational primary and secondary school, the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle should be your first stop.
For families moving into the area with older children, The London Oratory is a fantastic secondary school on Brompton Road, meaning a minimum commute to get everyone there on time! After secondary school, there’s not even very far to go for university, since living in Knightsbridge means you’re only a stone’s throw away from the Imperial College London, right next to the Science Museum, and the Royal College of Art.
London’s safest neighbourhoods tend to be the most affluent ones. Mayfair, South Kensington, Knightsbridge.
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