Kensington is an affluent part of the West End of Central London and highly desirable as a residential area with prime sought out areas such as Holland Park and Kensington Palace Gardens being some of the most in demand. It is a vibrant area with a lovely community village feel, and is in close proximity to all the popular  high-end shops, boutiques and department stores.

Location

Kensington is part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and is close to areas such as Lambeth, Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, Pimlico, Westminster, and Battersea.

Shops and Amenities 

Shopaholics will be pleased with the wide selection of shops in the area, as well as a fantastic variety of restaurants, bars and cafes. We highly recommend The Churchill Arms!

The Royal Albert Hall, which regularly hosts popular concerts and concerts, is also located in Kensington.

The Victoria and Albert Museum is located in South Kensington, which has a wide variety of art and design.

The Science Museum and Natural History Museum are both family friendly museums with multiple activities to take part in, also in the area. 

Nature lovers will adore Holland Park with its stunning gardens and wild life, as well as Kensington Gardens.

There are also superb sports and leisure facilities in the area such as Campden Hill Tennis Club.

Transport Links

Kensington is very well connected with plenty of reliable transport links in the area, including the Underground (High Street Kensington Underground Station (Zone 1) is the main tube stop), Overground and plenty of bus routes.

If you prefer to drive, there is easy access to the M4 and other major transport routes.

Schools 

Sought after Schools in the area include Pempridge Hall, Fox Primary School, Holland Park School, Norland Place and the French School – Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle de Londres on Cromwell Road.

 Properties available in Kensington

We currently have a superb two double bedroom contemporary apartment available for purchase, close to Kensington Olympia underground (district line) and within walking distance of Westfield’s White City and High Street Kensington. It is on the market for £625,000.

It is finished to a very high specification with floor to ceiling windows and both bedrooms lead on to a private balcony. The reception room is a wonderful layout and leads into the designer fully fitted kitchen with marble bench-top and Miele white good appliances – including washer dryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer with adjoining wine rack and breakfast seating area.

The apartment is perfectly situated at the southern end of much sought after Holland Road and a short stroll away from trendy cafes, top restaurants, designer stores and the amenities of Kensington High Street and Holland Park Gardens. 

Find out more: Apartment for Sale, Holland Park, Kensington