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Kensington is a dream address, sought after for its tree-lined streets, wonderful shops, excellent public transport and great parks and gardens.
Living in Kensington
Kensington lies to the north and south of one of the finest shopping streets in London - Kensington High Street, relished for the quality of its shops.
Marking Kensington's north-eastern border is Kensington Church Street, which is peppered with charming independent shops selling art and antiques as it weaves its way to Notting Hill Gate.
East of Kensington Church Street is a small and exquisite residential area that includes Vicarage Gate and Palace Gardens Terrace, reflecting its big neighbour, Kensington Palace, once home to Princess Diana.
Kensington Palace Gardens and Palace Green is one long road running by the Palace and is known as 'Billionaires' Row'. Prickling with security, there is a mix of privately owned houses and mansion flats, ambassadorial residences and grand embassies.
Between Notting Hill Gate and Kensington High Street, to the east of Holland Park, there is a great mix of quality period housing including tiny, delightful cottages, commanding white stucco terraced townhouses, substantial mansion flats and a few developments built in the early to mid 20th century.
South of the busy thoroughfare of Kensington High Street are quiet and verdant residential streets lined with blossoming fruit trees and beautiful, white stucco villas.
In Kensington Square, a few minutes' walk from High Street Kensington tube station, there are magnificent mansion blocks of apartments built for the courtiers who worked at Kensington Palace.
Whether walking in Kensington Gardens or Holland Park, shopping, dining or seeing a movie, Kensington offers perfect London living.
Transport
The Circle and District lines run through High Street Kensington tube station, providing a direct link to Earls Court and to mainline railway stations in Paddington, Euston, Kings Cross, Liverpool Street, Charing Cross and Victoria.
Buses in the area are plentiful and there are good road links to West London and Heathrow Airport.
For full details of local public transport please visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx
History and culture
Named after Cynesige, a Saxon nobleman, Kensington grew around the ancient parish church of St. Mary Abbots near the junction of Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street.
East of Kensington towards Knightsbridge is the Royal Albert Hall, the UK's most important cultural venue, famous for hosting the Promenade Concerts.
For information regarding current and forthcoming concerts please visit http://tickets.royalalberthall.com/season/performances.aspx
North of Albert Hall are the delightful Kensington Gardens and the great swathe of Hyde Park. Due south of the hall are some of the world's most celebrated institutions, including the Royal College of Music, the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London.
For further information regarding Kensington please visit www.rbkc.gov.uk.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Kensington
3 bedrooms flat in Stafford Terrace, Phillimore Estate, W8 - Asking price of £1,999,000
This stunning three bedroomed apartment is located on the raised and lower ground floors of this period conversion and benefits from a lovely private garden.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Church Close, Kensington Church Street, W8 - Asking price of £725,000
In this hidden courtyard behind impressive entrance gates, a two bedroom flat in excellent decorative condition on the second floor of this attractive building.Church Close is located...... view full details
4 bedrooms flat in Wynnstay Gardens, London, W8 - Guide Price of £2,450,000
4 bedrooms - 2 reception rooms - 2 bathrooms - Porter, lift - 168 sq m/1,819 sq ft... view full details
5 bedrooms flat in Atkins Lodge, Thornwood Gardens, London, W8 - Asking price of £9,995,000
A five bedroom ground floor duplex apartment with its own entrance, superb lateral living accommodation and underground parking in this landmark development.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, London W8 - Asking price of £2,435,000
An excellent raised ground and lower ground floor two bedroom maisonette of 1740 sq. ft approximately with its own private garden situated in a fine stucco fronted house in the heart of the...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Duchess Of Bedford House, Duchess Of Bedfords Walk, London, W8 - Asking price of £1,499,950
A superb two bedroom two bathroom apartment, which has recently been refurbished to a very high standard.... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Stafford Terrace, London, W8 - Asking price of £1,999,000
A superb raised ground floor three bedroom maisonette with a lovely bright south-facing reception room and a good size decked patio area.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Duchess Of Bedford House, London W8 - Asking price of £1,499,950
A superb two bedroom lateral apartment, recently refurbished to a very high standard with the added benefit of allocated off street parking.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Iverna Court, London W8 - Asking price of £1,200,000
A beautifully presented two bedroom apartment situated on the top floor (with lift) in this highly regarded red brick mansion block.... view full details
