South Kensington
Not much happens in South Kensington. This may be a good thing as you want to raise your children in a nice quiet area of London. The biggest event to take place in the neighbourhood was the Iranian Embassy hostage-taking in 1980.
Other than that, you may find this part of the City to be very peaceful and quiet. This region of dotted with lots of nice gardens one can enjoy on a lovely, warm Spring Day.
Imperial College of London has its main campus in South Kensington, whose buildings show off a range of architectural designs. To add to its peaceful educational atmosphere are about 7 churches and a host of free museums to help you pass the time.
When you get hungry, there is a myriad of small restaurants ready to serve you a delightful range of food dishes. These restaurants do so in a way that should fit just about every budget.
Getting to and from South Kensington is not that hard. The South Kensington Tube Station is served by 3 lines- the Picadilly, the Circle, and the District. There are also innumerable bus lines that help make commuting from and to your home easier.
The Oyster card will make getting around this neighbourhood a lot easier and make it feel more like home.
South Kensington Real Estate Values
The boundaries of this little section of the city are defined by the A3220 on the west, Cromwell Rd on the North, and Brampton and Fulham Rds on the east and south. These roads define the area and help make sure the property values remain fairly high.
You are going to find some very high property values in this little section of Kensington. The Little Boltons area has homes valued at about £30,000,000 while other areas nearby have similar home values.
Flats had an average value of £2,000,000, terraced homes were valued at an average of over £4,500,000. The most value came in the form of semi-detached housing which was listed on average for £8,000,000 approx.
The house values have been on a steady climb as along Cromwell home the value of one home went from £1,500,000 to £ 2,400,00 over 21 years. Other homes throughout the South Kensington area have shown a similar rise in values.
Some homes defy the odds and have been valued at over 4 and 6 times their worth from 21 years ago. If you invest in this area you may find the same rise in value in your new home.
South Kensington is a very desirable place to live and its popularity should keep those home values from falling too far if they ever fall.
Where To Find Help For A South Kensington Home
To get help in purchasing a home in this nice section of London, you do not have to look further than our company. We have had an estate agency for some time now and our years in this industry have only made us better.
With over 10 years of estate buying and selling experience we have learned how to train our agents to be professional and the best there can be. They are all ready to help you find your ideal home in South Kensington.
All you have to do is pick up the phone and give our estate agency a call. Our agents will be glad to answer your questions and make sure you are on the right track to buying a great home.
Don’t hesitate and call today. T0morrow may be too late as your ideal home may be sold before you get to see it.
