The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is the smallest borough in London but it is certainly one of the most affluent and sought-after. Admired as a place to live throughout the world, when international professionals move to London for the first time, this is the area that they often wish to live in. The team at Kensington estate agents Benham & Reeves known the area like the back of their hand so they can advise on all its merits – it is known for its famous museums including the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, as well as its luxury shops and fine dining restaurants. And of course Kensington Palace and the stunning Kensington Palace Gardens are perhaps the area’s most beautiful places to visit while vibrant Kensington High Street is a mecca for lovers of luxury goods.
Kensington’s architecture is also outstanding and here you will find handsome townhouses, elegant mansion blocks and period conversions as well as impressive mansions, situated in quaint cobbled mews and beautiful garden squares. Kensington also has a select, few, modern, residential developments which particularly appeal to international buyers and renters looking for more contemporary, lateral living.
Based in Thackeray Street, W8, our team of property experts have years of experience buying, selling, renting and managing residential properties in Kensington on behalf of our clients.
If you would like to find out more about renting, selling or buying property in Kensington, call our sales team or view our Kensington area guide to find out more about the area.