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Discovering the U.K.
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
4-5 Bedroom
£425-£700
£550-£1,250
£1,000-£2,500
£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.