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South Kensington and Chelsea This stylish and affluent area of London is renowned for its beautiful architecture, fine dining restaurants and some of the best shopping in London. The King’s Road in Chelsea was constructed by Charles II to link his palaces at Whitehall and Hampton Court. It entices shoppers, designers and antique collectors from all over the world and has been called home by royalty, poets, authors and celebrities. There is a superb choice of restaurants and wine bars and the annual Chelsea Flower Show is a national institution and a wonderful day out.

South Kensington is an equally elegant and sought-after area with good transport links and one of the world’s most famous stretch of cultural institutions including the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum. This part of London is home to large numbers of French expatriates. The French consulate is located here, along with the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle - a large French secondary school opposite the Natural History Museum.

The Housing Market This exclusive corner of London is home to some of London’s finest and most exclusive garden squares such as Onslow Square and Chelsea Square. Chelsea is also known for its colourful terraces and discreet mews houses. South Kensington is popular for its beautiful period architecture, grand stucco-fronted properties and stylish apartments.

Average Property Prices Per Week 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

3-4 Bedroom £1,000-£2,500

4-5 Bedroom

£425-£700

£550-£1,250

£2,000+

Entertainment Theatre lovers can enjoy cutting edge theatre at the Royal Court Theatre and film fans can take advantage of several cinemas all over the borough, including the best of independent cinemas showcasing arthouse movies. Saatchi Gallery, Box Galleries, Chelsea Flower Show, Park walk hosts a selection of galleries and antique shops, nearby there is the Royal Albert Hall, V & A and Natural History museum in South Kensington. Transport Sloane Square and South Kensington underground stations are in Zone 1 and provide connections to the District, Circle, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.

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