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From the streets of Westminster the British Empire once ruled the world and the sense of power still resonates from its Georgian terraces.
Living in Westminster
Property in Westminster is situated within the London Borough of the City of Westminster and the prestigious postcode of SW1 makes it the perfect residential address for all that London has to offer.
Westminster is home to some of the most famous buildings in the world. St. Stephen's Tower, often misnamed Big Ben after the bell that chimes the hour, is truly an iconic image at the Westminster Bridge end of the Houses of Parliament.
South of Parliament Square is Westminster Abbey, where Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953. Near the Abbey is Westminster School, whose boys play rugby and cricket on playing fields in the middle of Vincent Square.
In the north corner of Vincent Square is Westminster Technical College, the Royal Horticultural Society Old Hall and King's College Hostel. The square is also home to Westminster Children's Hospital, Wolfson School of Nursing and various health authority administrative buildings.
For people seeking a new home in Westminster there are mansion blocks of grand apartments and stunning terraces of Georgian houses, some of which are complete residences.
Westminster lies in a triangle of land between Millbank, Vauxhall Bridge Road and Victoria Street. Many of the residents are either Members of Parliament with second homes or people who work within one of several government departments located in Westminster.
A positive benefit of having such influential neighbours, including the Metropolitan Police HQ in Victoria Street, is the prevalence of security, including police patrols and closely monitored CCTV cameras.
Transport
Victoria railway station is a few minutes by taxi from Westminster and serves a good proportion of South East England including Gatwick Airport.
To the north of Westminster, near the embankment, is Charing Cross railway station which serves much of Kent.
Westminster tube station has been recently modernised and is magnificent. It lies on the District, Circle and Jubilee lines and is one stop from Waterloo Station and two stops from Victoria Station.
For full details of train services throughout the UK please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
For full details of London's buses and tubes please visit www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/
Neighbouring tube stations to Westminster are Waterloo, Embankment, St James's Park and Green Park.
History and culture
For hundreds of years, England's seat of government has debated the fate of the nation from the Palace of Westminster in Parliament Square.
Victoria Street marks Westminster's northern boundary and it is lined with retail outlets, including the department store House of Fraser.
Near where Victoria Street meets Vauxhall Bridge Road, St Edward's Tower rises 273 feet above Westminster Cathedral, the largest Roman Catholic Church in England.
At the southern corner of Westminster, Chelsea College of Art and Design has recently moved into the former Royal Army Medical College which is next door to London's premier art gallery, Tate Britain.
If you enjoy live theatre, the Apollo Victoria Theatre and the Victoria Palace Theatre are both highly regarded for their musicals and are within a few minutes' walk of Victoria Station.
For information regarding the Apollo Victoria Theatre please visit http://www.apollovictoria.co.uk/
And for information regarding the Victoria Palace Theatre please visit http://www.victoria-palace-theatre.co.uk/
For further information regarding Westminster please visit http://www.westminster.gov.uk/
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2 bedrooms flat in Monck Street, SW1, Westminster, London SW1 - Asking price of £589,000
Vestry Court is a modern development offering: Porterage, secure underground car parking, leisure facilities including swimming pool and re-furbished gym. This two bedroom second floor flat offers...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Great Peter Street, London SW1 - Asking price of £485,000
A chance to acquire this two bedroom property on the first floor of a purpose built block. Comprising of two double bedrooms, large reception room, separate kitchen and bathroom. Located minutes...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Marsham Street, Westminster, London SW1 - Guide Price of £435,000
Marsham Court is an elegant purpose built block, maintained to a high standard preserving and enhancing its 1930's origins, the freehold is owned by the residents. Heating and hot water are...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Causton Street, London - Asking price of £435,000
A well presented, recently refurbished two double bedroom flat located on the ground floor of this red brick purpose-built block. The property is conveniently situated within Westminster, on the...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Medway Street, London SW1 - Asking price of £525,000
**Investors only** a chance to acquire this two bedroom property within a purpose built block. Ormond house is situated on medway street (off horseferry road) and is just a 5-7 minute walk to st...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Lindsay Square, London SW1 - Asking price of £430,000
A well presented one bedroom flat situated in the prestigious Crown Estate development. The development offers 24 hour concierge, secure parking and communal gardens. Located close to the...... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Erasmus Street, Westminster, London,London - Asking price of £599,999
A 1130 Sq Ft three bedroom apartment in this lovely Red Brick block. The apartment is very light and bright and has a 19ft Fitted kitchen, large reception room, three double bedrooms, excellent...... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in 16 Eaton Place - Subject to contract £3,100,000
Set in the heart of Belgravia is this opportunity to acquire a well presented property with excellent entertainment space. Offering three bedrooms the apartment makes a good family home...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Winchester Street, Belgravia, London SW1 - Asking price of £490,000
A superb two bedroom apartment which has been refurbished to a very high standard with two double bedrooms, large separate utility room, bright living room leading to conservatory and private garden.... view full details
