Knightsbridge Area Guide

Chelsea has outstanding and beautifully maintained period properties - most are Georgian and early Victorian- laid out in grand squares and along elegant tree-lined streets. The main thoroughfares also have imposing red brick mansion blocks and new developments of luxury apartments and houses.

Leading off the larger roads are picturesque lanes and mews with charming cottages and artists studios. Prices are top-of -the-market throughout the area, with some of the most expensive and sought after properties located along the riverfront.

The Kings Road, Chelsea's main thoroughfare for shopping and general milling about has an extensive collection of designer boutiques, stylish restaurants, and more run-of-the-mill high street chain stores. Sloane Square to the North has Peter Jones, a revered institution rather than a mere department store, which is housed in a charming 1930's building. The Square is also home to The Royal Court theatre which premieres the work of thought provoking young writers. Sloane Street is home to many top couture houses such as Gucci and Chanel who both have substantial stores here.

Green space is provided by Chelsea Physic Garden and Ranelagh Gardens or you could take a 10 minute walk to Hyde Park. Further afield there's Kensington Gardens to the north and Battersea Park across the river to the South.

Transport
Paddington is the London terminus for many long distance trains travelling as far a field as Birmingham, Penzance and Swansea in Wales. It is serviced by both Heathrow Express and Heathrow connect trains as well as the Hammersmith & City line. The station also has a thriving bus network.