Welcome to Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge

Hamptons offers you a warm welcome to Knightsbridge

Congratulations, if you are house hunting in Knightsbridge, you have already won. A home in this great area with all it offers, automatically makes you the envy of many. Now in order to make your transition as smooth and hassle free as possible Hamptons have put together this great guide which will help you choose the best schools, learn a little about planning and building control, read tips on where to shop, eat and lot’s more, all packed into one little guide with clickable links. Perhaps most importantly we have researched some of the leading local professionals and experts who can help you add value and personalise your soon to be new home. A big WELCOME and enjoy.

A little bit of history

Until the 19th century, Knightsbridge was no more than a small, poorly connected town associated with criminals and highwaymen. Its growth began in 1790 with the Knightsbridge Paving Act which improved the quality of the roads and development continued into the 19th century, with the opening of department stores Harvey Nichols and Harrods cementing Knightsbridge as the fashionable shopping destination we know today.

Why move to Knightsbridge?

Affluent families and international investors alike are drawn here by the premium property stock, with grand period properties sitting alongside lavish new build apartments. The exceptional schooling opportunities, endless amenities and proximity to the glorious greenery of Hyde Park seal the deal.

Knightsbridge is an exclusive shopping district most famous for iconic department stores Harrods and Harvey Nichols, as well as the flagship designer stores of Sloane Street and Sloane Square which include such luxury brands as Dior, Prada and Balenciaga. In addition to these high-end retailers, residents also benefit from local branches of major supermarkets and a post office for daily needs, as well as an abundance of fitness clubs and medical practitioners.

For those with very fat bank accounts, Knightsbridge can be a great place to spend your time and set up a home. This is the kind of world where people have money and aren’t afraid to show it off. Maseratis and Ferraris line the streets and it wouldn’t be a shock for a Knightsbridge resident to drop thousands on a pair of shoes.

The area is mainly for those who are past their partying days because it doesn’t have much of a nightlife. However, exclusive shops and restaurants make it an ideal choice for people who don’t want to settle down completely.

As you’d expect, housing here is extremely expensive. Most people tend to rent apartments, but there are grand homes available for sale here – some costing tens of millions of pounds. For the most part, people stick around once they move to this neighborhood.

The area is most notable for having two of the most famous department stores in the world, Harrods and Harvey Nichols. These two stores offer up some of the most expensive and luxurious goods in all of London. Sloan Street is another famous shopping locale that features flagship stores of designer lables like Prada and Dior. There are also some unique shops that specialize in one-of-a-kind pieces.

Tourists are attracted to this area to marvel at the opulence, so it might feel like you are on display if you do live here.

Knightsbridge is bordered on the north by Kensington Gardens, on the east by Belgravia, on the south by Brompton, and on the west by Kensington.

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FAMOUS RESIDENTS

Knightsbridge and the surrounding area has been a home to rockstars, celebrities, athletes, academics, artists and common or garden members of the upper-crust for generations. Here are a few notable names you may or may not know..

Richard Branson Robbie Williams

Freddie Adkins, Comics Artist Henry Cranke Andrews, Botanical Artist Angela Grant, Actress Rowan Atkinson. .Actor Robbie Williams. ...Singer song writer Sir Richard Branson. Lady Caroline Blackwood, Writer James Dyson. British inventor, industrial design engineer and founder of the Dyson Eric Clapton. English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. ... Georgina Bruni, Author Lady Elizabeth Basset, Author Joyce Grenfell, Singer, Writer, Actress Stephen Hastings, Politician Raymond Mortimer, Writer Adrian Weale, Writer Simon Weale, Cricketer Patrick White, Writer