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Colourful markets, ample green spaces and the UK's biggest street carnival - Notting Hill is a London village with soul.
Living in Notting Hill
Notting Hill's enduring popularity with the cosmopolitan set can be attributed to a distinctive mix of stunning period homes, a thriving creative community and vibrant, youthful energy.
Properties in this highly desirable area command equally high prices, attracting media types, families and wealthy professionals who can choose from Victorian terraced houses, apartments and mews properties, which offer easy access to green spaces and the boutique shops in the area. Stucco-fronted houses back on to popular garden squares such as Kensington Park Gardens, St John's Gardens and Ladbroke Square.
More recently the area has also proved popular with city workers moving back in to London from the country, who are drawn to the area with convenient and direct tube access to the city.
Prime streets in Notting Hill are Palace Garden Terrace and Brunswick Gardens, whilst Portobello remains enduringly popular due to its sense of community and strong village feel. The famous Portobello Road Market draws locals and tourists alike for its eclectic mix of antiques, fashion and food.
Nearby Kensal Rise has also improved considerably since 2006. The recently opened clothing boutiques, coffee shops and gastro pubs are increasingly attracting buyers. New Notting Hill developments include the Artisan building, Wellington and Bowden Court.
Transport
Notting Hill Gate tube station is on the Central, District and Circle Lines. Other nearby tube stations include Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road, Queensway, Bayswater, High Street Kensington, Lancaster Gate and Paddington.
The Heathrow Express runs from Notting Hill's nearest mainline station, which is Paddington.
Additionally the area has an excellent supply of bus routes which including numerous night buses. For a full list of bus routes visit: www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/
History and culture
The very mention of Notting Hill conjures images of the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival, a massive celebration of Caribbean food, music, culture and people. This colourful festival spills into the streets of Notting Hill every August, attracting millions of visitors from around the world.
The area came to further international attention in 1999 with the release of the romantic comedy film 'Notting Hill', starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. Since the early days of its development in the 1820s, Notting Hill's association with artists and creative culture has cultivated a unique area with a chic, energetic atmosphere.
Further information can be found at: www.rbkc.gov.uk and www.nottinghillcarnival.biz
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Notting Hill
4 bedroom house in Kensington Park Road, London W11 - Asking price of £2,675,000
A charming flat fronted Victorian town house in the heart of Notting Hill.... view full details
1 to 3 bedroom house in 22 Pembridge Mews, London - Guide Price of £2,350,000
Situated on a quiet, sought after Mews in the heart of Notting Hill, this superb house has been recently extended and now provides a total internal area of over 2000 sq.ft.... view full details
3 to 4 bedroom house in Queensdale Road, London - Asking price of £1,975,000
A light and spacious house on the corner of Queensdale road and Princedale road, with a double height reception room, 3/4 bedrooms and a large roof terrace. The house also comes with access to Norland... view full details
2 bedroom flat in Arundel Gardens, Notting Hill, W11 - Asking price of £695,000
A well balanced second floor flat with Share of Freehold. The accommodation includes; entrance hall, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one being en-suite to the master bedroom and good size...... view full details
4 bedroom house in Cornwall Crescent, Notting Hill - Asking price of £2,500,000
This stylish Victorian house (275 sq m/2,960 sq ft approx.) on five floors has an elegant interior and charming private garden. The house has the unusual benefit of a lower ground floor 1 bedroom...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Hunt Close, Holland Park, W11 - Asking price of £295,000
This bright one bedroomed flat features a wonderfully spacious open-plan reception room/kitchen with private south-facing balcony overlooking the public park below in a quiet residential area. .... view full details
2 bedroom flat in Pembridge Road, Notting Hill Gate, W11 - Asking price of £725,000
This fantastic two bedroomed flat has been refurbished throughout with stylish décor, wood floors and sleek finish, located moments from the restaurants, shops and bars of Notting Hill and...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Holland Park Avenue, London, W11 - Asking price of £895,000
A truly stunning raised ground floor flat which benefits from high ceilings and period features. It has a beautifully bright and spacious south-facing kitchen overlooking Holland Park Tennis Club.... view full details
2 bedroom flat in Aldridge Road Villas, London, W11 - Asking price of £550,000
An immaculately presented two bedroom flat with a fabulous west facing garden and share in the Freehold to the building which is situated in this popular residential street, conveniently close to...... view full details
