ST JOHN'S WOOD
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St John’s Wood lies within the City of Westminster in the North West London. Once part of the Great Middlesex Forest, the area was one of the first London suburbs to be developed from the early 19th century onwards, mainly with low density "villa" type housing. Its leafy streets and enormous mansions are quite famous, but people don’t actually know all that much about the area. Home to celebrities, dignitaries, and old money, St. John’s Wood is regularly listed as one of the most expensive neighbourhoods to live in London.
St John’s Wood benefits from its proximity to Regent’s Park; the leafy area is largely free from tourist attractions, hotels and general hustle and bustle of a city, making it attractive for families and children. Full of eccentric architecture, St John’s Wood is the home of Lord’s Cricket Ground, which itself is the home of Middlesex Country Cricket Club and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The MCC Library and museum are a popular attraction for visitors and hold the Ashes Urn and Wisden Trophy. It is a remarkable testament to the club that the home of cricket is still in use today, and visitors are able to tour the ground where it all started 200 years ago.
St John’s Wood is also famous for the Abbey Road Studio, a nineteenth century stately building where the Beatles recorded the Abbey Road album. Nearby is the world’s most famous zebra crossing where the Beatles album cover for their ‘Abbey Road’ album was shot. Just to the north east of St John's Wood lies Primrose Hill, a beautiful parkland area boasting fantastic views over London.
Due to the family-oriented nature of the community, it's very quiet and lacks any real nightlife. There are some boutiques and a few bars that cater to the elite, but you won’t find a place to sit down and have a quick casual beer. Everything else you would need to make a life is here, however, but you will be paying a premium for all of it – from a loaf of bread to a haircut.
St John’s Wood is only two minutes on the tube from Baker Street, and four minutes from Bond Street on the Jubilee Line. The area is also served by the Bakerloo Line, from nearby Maida Vale and Warwick Avenue stations. South Hampstead and Kilburn High Road stations on London Overground are located close by. A good range of London bus routes also operate in the area.
St John’s Wood’s also has a number of key landmarks, which include the American School in London, an independent international school, the Liberal Jewish Synagogue, and the London Central Mosque.
With a diverse range of properties available, stylish low-built villas and mansions with large gardens, apartment complexes with communal leisure facilities, bespoke, contemporary luxury houses, and un-modernised properties with huge development potential.
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