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Glamour is back in Bayswater.
Living in Bayswater
Just to the west of Marble Arch is Bayswater, a residential neighbourhood with a mixture of charm and convenience. The areas breathtakingly quaint squares are almost completely unchanged since the time of their original construction.
Bayswater stretches from Marble Arch to Westbourne Grove, taking in the Hyde Park Estate and Queensway. The area has a cosmopolitan ambience, thanks to communities of diverse cultures and ethnicities.
Considered by many as a prosperous neighbourhood, Bayswater earns this high recognition due in part to its centrality and the popularity of the classic Victorian stuccoed townhouses. If youre considering moving to Bayswater, its advisable to stay as close as you can to Queensway and Bayswater tubes if you move too far to the east, west or north, prices soar. Take a look at the stucco terraces, mews and squares east and west of Queensway tube station, which are often subdivided, or the portered apartment blocks that contain a lot of studio flats. Alternatively, radiating out from Lancaster Gate there is a web of streets with large squares and tucked-away mews. There are also large flats in a building that was once the Football Associations headquarters.
Transport
Bayswater has a good supply of buses that run up and down the Bayswater Road into the West End.
By tube, the Central, District and Circle lines connect the area with the City and the West End from two tube stations.
From nearby Paddington Station, Heathrow Airport is less than 15 minutes away via the Heathrow Express train.
For more detailed information on travelling around London visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
History and culture
Bayswater was laid out in the mid 1800s, when grand squares and cream stuccoed terraces filled the space between Paddington Station and Hyde Park. Even then the area had a slightly dodgy reputation.
The influx of railway travellers prompted the conversion of houses into bed and breakfast hotels. Bayswater still has shabby tourist hotels, but the areas gentrification is starting to spread, especially towards the border with Notting Hill.
Bayswater must be one of the best places in London for eating out. Take a stroll down Queensway and Westbourne Grove and you will discover every kind of food. Everyone's also talking about Le Café Anglais, Rowley Leigh's new brasserie. Theres plenty to do in Bayswater. Go shopping, bowling or to watch a film in Whiteleys. Take a picnic to Hyde Park or Kensington Gardens, or stroll down Portobello Road market. The gym and swimming pool at the Porchester Centre is considered good value, and there is an ice skating rink located close to Queensway tube station. For further information please visit www.queensiceandbowl.co.uk and www.whiteleys.com.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Bayswater
2 bedrooms flat in Waterline House, Harbet Road,Central London - Asking price of £785,000
New Development. Waterline House is a new residential building that when completed will provide a selection of apartments within the thriving Paddington Basin. The building will form part of the...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Address not supplied - Asking price of £675,000
A well proportioned two bedroom conversion flat in Paddington featuring private garden and offering plenty of potential, moments from Hyde Park. Westbourne Terrace is conveniently situated moments...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in The Water Gardens, Hyde Park Estate, W2 - Asking price of £595,000
This generous two bedroomed apartment is set upon the fourth floor of a wonderful secure development and combines fresh, recently refurbished interiors with a stunning location close to Hyde Park...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Hyde Park Square, London - Asking price of £650,000
This bright west facing 3rd floor apartment is situated in a portered purpose built block in the heart of Connaught Village. It is also very close to Hyde Park and has access to the beautiful...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Hyde Park, London W2 - Asking price of £410,000
A nicely decorated 1 bedroom flat on 8th floor of this well maintained block, close to Edgware Road station and all other amenities.... view full details
studio house in Porchester Terrace, Bayswater - Asking price of £10,500,000
An outstanding and beautifully presented six bedroom semi-detached house, occupying 6,227 sq ft, over four floors, with the advantage of having off-street parking for two cars, excellent...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Park West, London W2 - Asking price of £349,950
1 Bedroom apartment available in this sough after portered block located in Edgware Road, close to the West End amenities, Hyde Park and Oxford street. The property is offered with a long lease,...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Riven Court, Inverness Terrace - Asking price of £360,000
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a immaculately presented one bedroom first floor flat with a lift, situated in a purpose built block in Bayswater. Featuring large south facing reception...... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Gloucester Terrace, London, W2 - Asking price of £1,600,000
Located moments to Hyde Park and Lancaster Gate (central line) a stunning three/four bedroom apartment. Features include a patio garden and two bathrooms (1 en-suite).... view full details
