Hanover Private are real estate specialists in super prime property sales and lettings in Knightsbridge.
Sharing borders with Chelsea to the South, Belgravia to the East and South Kensington to the West, Knightsbridge is one of the most elite and prosperous areas of the capital.
Despite being a prime residential and retail area of Central London, Knightsbridge is also dominated by the expansive green space of Hyde Park. As a result, only 9,000 residents call this high-density area home, which further adds to the air of exclusivity. Strong links to aristocracy are still maintained here, with 275 listed buildings and a significant proportion of land owned by the Duke of Westminster and Lord Cadogan.
Architecture in Knightsbridge
With both a rich history and a recent wave of property investment, Knightsbridge is home to a variety of architectural styles. Property on the roads surrounding Eaton Square and Belgrave Square tends to be of a classical, white stucco-fronted Georgian design, while Victorian red-brick mansion blocks can be found at Cadogan Square, and modern apartment towers are located closer to Brompton Road and Hyde Park.
What makes Knightsbridge special
The proximity to world-class restaurants, boutiques and galleries allows Knightsbridge to offer the best of London in a luxury, cosmopolitan setting. Beautiful green spaces such as Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Chelsea Physics Garden are a short walk away when you need respite from the city, while the rest of London is easily accessible from this central location.
Knightsbridge also maintains one of the lowest crime rates in London, with an attentive police force and plenty of security measures throughout the area, which makes it particularly appealing to families.
Knightsbridge Property types
Luxury property of all types is available in Knightsbridge, although some comes onto the market more frequently than others. Historic Georgian and Victorian terraced houses can be found throughout the area, while recent property developments One Hyde Park, 10 Lancelot Place, The Knightsbridge and The Bulgari Hotel and Residences propose stunning modern apartments and penthouses in towers overlooking London.
Detached properties come onto the market occasionally, but are relatively rare in this central location. Altering and developing property in Knightsbridge has previously been rather difficult due to conservation laws and local architectural demands, but the legislation surrounding the creation of roof terraces and basement conversions is gradually becoming more relaxed.
Schools in Knightsbridge
The prime central London location of Knightsbridge allows for access to outstanding schools from nursery education onwards. Eaton Square Kindergarten and Belgravia Nursery School come highly recommended for infants, while Francis Holland Junior School For Girls and St Nicholas Preparatory School offer an excellent education for children up to eleven years old.
Secondary school options are vast and of an extremely high standard, with Westminster School, St Paul’s School, Lycée Charles de Gaulle and Godolphin & Latymer all within easy reach.
Things to do
The Knightsbridge resident is spoilt for choice of things to do with elegant restaurants, key cultural institutions and elite members clubs. Chef Heston Blumenthal’s esteemed restaurant Dinner can be found in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, while Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester holds three Michelin stars for their haute cuisine.
Some of London’s finest museums and musical venues including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Serpentine Gallery and the Royal Albert Hall are a short distance away, and members clubs the Royal Thames Yacht Club and the East India Club are popular for both social and business affairs.
Shopping in Knightsbridge
As an internationally recognised retail centre, Knightsbridge not only boasts exclusive department stores Harrods and Harvey Nichols, but also flagship stores for some of the world’s finest fashion and couture brands including Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Prada, Bulgari and Rolex. A number of boutiques have migrated here from Bond Street in recent years, allowing the area to offer unrivalled quality in home furnishings, fashion and luxury goods, particularly on Brompton Road and Sloane Street.
Local services and authorities
For information on some of the world’s finest properties to buy, let or rent in Knightsbridge please contact Hanover Private at 7 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0BD or call T: +44 (0)20 3405 5324
As specialists in prime property in Knightsbridge, we are able to find the right buyers for your property. As an independent agency, we take care of every small detail to ensure a personal and extremely high level of service.
Contact us for a property valuation on +44 (0)20 3405 5324 or email us email us at: an@hanover-private.com
