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Homes in Knightsbridge have Harrods as their corner shop and Hyde Park for their back garden.
Living in Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge is renowned for its majestic mansion flats and for its grand terraces of white stucco houses, served by excellent shops and restaurants.
Named after a crossing over the River Westbourne, which is now one of London's many underground rivers, noble knights met Queen Matilda at the bridge in 1141 to discuss their grievances.
Today, Queen Matilda would have left the knights kicking their spurs while she spent a kings ransom in the major department stores of Harrods and Harvey Nichols, or visited the designer shops that grace Sloane Street.
Knightsbridge has some of the finest new developments of luxury flats in London, complemented by Grade II-listed Regency houses in secluded squares. One of the prettiest locations is Trevor Square, just a short walk from Harrods Food Hall.
Due north of Knightsbridge is the vast green swathe of Hyde Park where you can feed the ducks paddling in the Serpentine and attend a concert in the summer.
To the east of Knightsbridge is Mayfair and London's West End and to the south, Sloane Square, home to the Royal Court Theatre and Peter Jones, the department store.
To the west of Knightsbridge are some of the world's most celebrated institutions including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Imperial College London, Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal College of Music and the Royal College of Art.
Near the museums on the Brompton Road is the Brompton Oratory, a Victorian Roman Catholic Church based on classic Italianate designs.
Transport
Knightsbridge is steeped in black cabs plying their trade to laden shoppers and it is also well-served by several major bus routes.
Knightsbridge tube station is on the Piccadilly Line, which provides a direct link to the terminals at Heathrow Airport.
En route to Heathrow is South Kensington tube station which, apart from the Piccadilly Line, is served by the District and Circle lines with Sloane Square tube station one stop eastwards.
Victoria mainline railway station is south-east of Knightsbridge and provides a swift service to Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
For full details of public transport in the Knightsbridge area please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/
History and culture
A short drive east along Piccadilly, or three stops on the Piccadilly Line from Knightsbridge tube station, is London's West End with its numerous museums, art galleries, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and clubs.
Due north of Knightsbridge, on Kensington Gore, is the Royal Albert Hall, famous for hosting the Promenade Concerts. For information regarding current and forthcoming concerts and shows please visit http://tickets.royalalberthall.com/season/performances.aspx
On the east side of Sloane Square in Chelsea is the delightful Royal Court Theatre with a wine bar and restaurant tunnelled under the pavement. For information regarding shows and tickets please visit http://www.royalcourttheatre.com/
The Chelsea Flower Show is held annually in the grounds of the Royal Hospital near Sloane Square. For information please visit http://www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea/index.html
For further information regarding Knightsbridge please visit www.rbkc.gov.uk and also http://www.westminster.gov.uk/
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Knightsbridge
1 bedroom flat in Address not supplied - Asking price of £675,000
Charming one bedroom flat comprising 600 sq ft, situated on the ground floor of a small period building. The flat has its own street entrance, high ceilings and a private patio. Situated in the...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Queen's Gate Gardens, London, SW7 - Asking price of £1,275,000
An exceptional two bedroom split level flat on the second floor (with a lift) of this well maintained west facing period conversion. This wonderful flat extends to an impressive 1090sq/ft...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Queen's Gate Terrace,London,SW7 - Asking price of £995,000
This two bedroom flat is on the second floor (with a lift) in this Victorian conversion. Queens Gate Terrace is located between Queens Gate and Gloucester Road just South of Hyde Park....... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Queen's Gate Place, South Kensington, SW7 - Asking price of £2,825,000
Enjoy plenty of sunshine, in this exceptionally bright and beautifully presented three bedroomed duplex flat with a fabulous roof terrace ideal for entertaining and a stunning reception room with...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Hans Place, Knightsbridge - Asking price of £2,250,000
A lateral two bedroom apartment positioned on the third floor that features a double reception room of some 31 feet with views towards the gardens of Hans Place. Approx 106 sq m (1,145 sq ft)br... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Trevor Square, London, SW7 - Guide Price of £4,500,000
An immaculately presented late Georgian terraced house situated on the west side of this sought after Knightsbridge garden square between Harrods and Hyde Park. Grade II listed and extending to...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Lennox Gardens, London - Guide Price of £333,000
Lease expires 18/09/2015. Located on one of Knightsbridge's prestigious garden squares, this charming top floor apartment (with lift) has two spacious bedrooms, living / dining room, kitchen,...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Petersham Mews, South Kensington, SW7 - Asking price of £3,450,000
This impressive three bedroomed house enjoys a superb location in this attractive mews and has been recently refurbished to an exceptional standard to offer substantial living space with a...... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Onslow Gardens, London, SW7 - Asking price of £2,250,000
A rare chance to aquire this elegant maisonette on the ground and lower floors of a this handsome, part stucco fronted building.... view full details
