With a consistent demand for property here, the area is seeing more and more new developments pop up, providing more diverse architecture and modern wellbeing facilities.
Shopping
In addition to its weekly market, Portobello Road is home to a number of quirky independent boutiques and antique emporiums. In contrast, nearby Westbourne Grove is a treasure trove of exclusive clothing stores, interior designer shops, delis and cafés – as can be found on many of the surrounding crescents and streets, including interior specialists Graham & Green and Lucy Choi, Jimmy Choo’s niece, who is carving her own name in the footwear world. If you’re looking for everything you could ever want and more under one roof, then Westfield London is just a stone’s throw away in Shepherd’s Bush: one of the capital’s premier shopping destinations, with more than 300 shops, from high-street brands to top-end designers.
Getting Around
Notting Hill is easily accessible by train, plane, bus and car: Underground: Notting Hill Gate for Central, District & Circle lines. Ladbroke Grove for
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Hammersmith & City line, Holland Park for Central line and Westbourne Park Station for Circle, Hammersmith & City lines. The Central line gives direct access to Bond Street and on towards the City of London. Train: London Paddington is the closest major train station offering transport links to the west of England. Buses: Notting Hill boasts one of the best bus hubs in central London with links to all points of the compass – north, south, east, west. Car: The Westway (A40) the M40, M4 and M3 all provide access out of London and access to the M25 – the London Orbital motorway.
Restaurants, Pubs and Bars
The Ledbury Voted the UK’s best restaurant numerous times since launching in 2005, The Ledbury is the place to go for two-Michelin-starred British cooking. Electric Diner In the heart of the bustling Portobello Market, the Electric Diner is a perfect spot for a bite to eat, from brunch to burgers. It turns into a late-night bar in the evenings, serving great beers, wines and classic cocktails. The Cleveland Arms Serving the local community since 1852, this pub was lovingly restored in 2014, and
combines the atmosphere of an old British pub with a modern style and fantastic food. Farmacy This sleek vegan restaurant offers up an awe-inspiring plant-based menu, full of nutritious and seasonal dishes. The Cow This gastropub and saloon bar serve up delicious food. It has a particularly good shellfish selection, including oyster tasting plates and seafood platters.
Knight Frank’s Relocation Service
With over 30 offices in London and the Home Counties and a large global network, Knight Frank provide personalised, clear and considered sales, lettings and relocation services in all key markets. We understand that moving home is a stressful and time-consuming process at the best of times, without the added challenge of that move being to a new country. Our relocation team are on hand to help you with this new chapter, offering a bespoke service with no cost or obligations and full access to London’s property market, to ensure your experience is as smooth as possible. Sacha Hawkins, Associate, Relocation Inspired by my parents’ love of property, I started out my real estate career in Cambridge, first working as an estate agent. I jumped at the opportunity to move into the world of corporate relocation and now have over eight years’ experience working in the dynamic and global London market. A vital part of what I do is to listen to my clients’ individual needs, so that when they are matched to their perfect property, they have the best start to their new journey in London. If you’d like any complimentary property advice or to discuss your needs, please email: Sacha.Hawkins@knightfrank.com or call: +44 20 3504 7337. I’d love to help you. www.knightfrank.co.uk
