Destination London England

The City of London is one of the most beautiful and interesting places to visit. From its many awe inspiring museums to its lovely parks and gardens, London, England is a delight, writes Castanet.com

Most visitors enjoy visiting London’s famous landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, and Kensington Palace. London, England also has some wonderful parks and gardens including well known Hyde Park and Greenwich Park.

When planning a vacation to London, you will encounter an assortment of exciting attractions and activities that all call for your attention. Besides the high fashion parts of the city or the entertaining theatre productions, London is thriving with a plethora of sights and events to keep you occupied during a stay in the city.

Filled with history, excitement, fun, culture, entertainment, and nightlife, London is one of the leaders in setting trends for the rest of the world. When it comes to planning an itinerary, there is a wide-range of neighborhoods to consider paying a visit.

In Battersea and Clapham, the number of bars and restaurants overflows. As you visit the Bayswater and Paddington part of the city, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens can be located. In Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia and Euston, the pages of some of the greatest literary works open up as you visit some of the bookstores and famous haunts of well-known authors. The Royal British Museum is also a popular tourist attraction in the city. For a handful of impressive bars and clubs, head for Brixton, which also boasts a popular market area. Shoppers love a visit to Camden, which offers a glance at the Bank of England, and the Leadenhall Market. A trip to Clerkenwell and Shoreditch brings you closer to Hoxton Square, and plenty of artsy adventures. Venture to the Dockland or Wapping area to come face-to-face with the Canary Wharf Tower. In Ealing, you may gaze upon the stunning London attraction of Benedictine Abbey, which offers a variety of sights to enjoy. Traveling throughout Greenwich, other attractions to enjoy include the National Maritime Museum, as well as the Thames Barrier Park. And of course there’s the famous London Zoo located in Regent’s Park.

Cheaper Rail Fares for Kensington

A number of London rail users living in Kensington properties could be set to benefit from cheaper fares in the coming months, thanks to a new Oyster card scheme.

From this month, new pink Oyster route validators will be installed at nine major Overground and tube stations, including Kensington Olympia.

It is hoped that by swiping their Oyster cards on such validators when changing between services, people could enjoy lower fares by using routes that avoid Zone One.

Shashi Verma, Transport for London’s (TfL) director of fares and ticketing, commented that passengers may end up getting cheaper fares if they adopt the Oyster card readers.

He said: “By touching the pink reader en route – in addition to touching in and out at either end of your journey – you will be charged the appropriate Oyster single fare for your journey based on the route you take.”

TfL recently announced that bus users across London could be set to benefit from clearer information about service times in the near future.

Chelsea Property Owners Cultural Events for Autumn

Owners of Chelsea property will soon be able to take part in a season of cultural events taking place across the region in the autumn and winter months.

Set to be launched across the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the area’s annual Across the Street, Around the Corner arts season will include a number of dance, live music, poetry and theatrical highlights.

In total, around 60 events are expected to take place as part of the season, which will run until December 18th.

Highlights of the programme include an exhibition of photos celebrating the rich history of the Notting Hill Carnival and a Victorian Halloween fair in Holland Park.

Nicholas Paget-Brown, cabinet member for leisure at Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council, commented that he hopes as many local residents as possible take part in the cultural season.

He added: “From steel pan workshops to secret tours of hidden and fascinating areas of the borough, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.”

Around 30 venues across the borough are expected to take part in the proceedings, with many events set to be free of charge.
Kensington and Chelsea Council

Top Tips For Property: The Top Ten Most Expensive Streets in the World

Top Tips For Property: The Top Ten Most Expensive Streets in the World

Kensington Palace Gardens, London, $65,000 per sq/m
Kensington Palace Gardens, the private road that abuts Kensington Palace and houses several embassies, including the Russian delegation, is still the fourth most expensive street in the world. Prices on KPG, as estate agents call it, have come off no more than 15% to 20%.
Two properties have been sold privately on KPG this year, according to estate agent Savills, which indicates demand is still strong for London’s most exclusive address.

Kensington and Chelsea Job Fairs

On the 10th June 2009, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, Learning and Skills Council, and Kensington and Chelsea College, will be holding a Jobs and Training Fair in the Great Hall, Hornton Street, London, W8 7NX.

The Fair is a great opportunity for those who are interested in finding out about training or employment opportunities, and exhibitors will range from training organisations, employers, voluntary and community organisations, and organisations who can offer advice on childcare, housing and benefits.

The Fair will also include dance performances, fashion show, head massages, CV and interview skills workshops plus much more.

Kansington W8 Freehold Property For Sale

Pembroke Road
Kensington
London
W8
£ 4,750,000 Freehold
The property comprises a pair of Victorian terraced buildings with rendered facades, sash windows and mansard roofs. The accommodation is set over basement, ground and three upper floors and is configured to provide two A2 commercial units and nine self contained one bedroom apartments.

The two commercial units are both set over ground and basement levels. The basements of both offices benefit from good natural light with full length double glazed roofs, in addition to air conditioning. The nine residential apartments are accessed via a central staircase and all provide one bedroom, one bathroom and a reception with either open plan or separate kitchens.

The property is well served for public transport with Earls Court underground station (Piccadilly and District Line) located approximately a five minute walk away. Kensington Olympia station is also located to the north west offering mainline rail services north to Manchester and south to Brighton. Kensington High Street is a short walk from the property and is one of the principal shopping areas in Central London.
The property is not listed and is not in a conservation area.

Paramount Investments
150 West End Lane
West Hampstead
London NW6 1SD
DDI: 020 7644 2307
Fax: 020 7604 3457
Mob: 07949 175 280
Web: http://www.paramount-investments.co.uk
Blog: http://uk-pubs-for-sale.blogspot.com/

Pembrook Road Property For Sale

Pembroke Road
Kensington
London
W8

The property comprises a pair of Victorian terraced buildings with rendered facades, sash windows and mansard roofs. The accommodation is set over basement, ground and three upper floors and is configured to provide two A2 commercial units and nine self contained one bedroom apartments.

The two commercial units are both set over ground and basement levels. The basements of both offices benefit from good natural light with full length double glazed roofs, in addition to air conditioning. The nine residential apartments are accessed via a central staircase and all provide one bedroom, one bathroom and a reception with either open plan or separate kitchens.

The property is well served for public transport with Earls Court underground station (Piccadilly and District Line) located approximately a five minute walk away. Kensington Olympia station is also located to the north west offering mainline rail services north to Manchester and south to Brighton. Kensington High Street is a short walk from the property and is one of the principal shopping areas in Central London.

The property is not listed and is not in a conservation area.

Paramount Investments

150 West End Lane

West Hampstead

London NW6 1SD

DDI: 020 7644 2307

Fax: 020 7604 3457

Mob: 07949 175 280

Web: http://www.paramount-investments.co.uk

Blog: http://uk-pubs-for-sale.blogspot.com/

Lexham Gardens, Kensington, London, W8 Kensington Flat to Let

Lexham Gardens, Kensington, London, W8, £675 pw
3 Bedrooms
1 Reception
2 Bathrooms

A fifth floor three bedroom two bathroom apartment within this beautiful period conversion, comprising reception room with semi open plan kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two further double bedrooms, separate shower room, guest wc, lift, available 23rd March, part furnished.

Paramount Investments

150 West End Lane

West Hampstead

London NW6 1SD

DDI: 020 7644 2307

Fax: 020 7604 3457

Mob: 07949 175 280

Web: http://www.paramount-investments.co.uk

Blog: http://uk-pubs-for-sale.blogspot.com/

The Times Online Rates Kensington

The Times Online Rates Kensington and Chelsea;
Home of the Sloane and beloved of showbiz types, the capital’s richest borough fares extremely well. You only have to look at the wealth of residential alumni acknowledged on blue plaques to know that this has long been the place to be.

ARCHITECTURAL GEMS

The vast Gothic Revival masterpiece that is the Natural History Museum. Bibendum remains a beloved Art Deco landmark by Brompton Cross. The Trellick Tower sticks out from the skyline like a concrete poker; some hate it, but the views from inside give London a new beauty.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Probably the best in London. K&C has 23 parks, all of which are well kept. Old Chelsea has a hushed air; the Chelsea Physic Garden is akin to that of a country house. Living here means that the best restaurants are never far away; there’s also a farmers’ market by The Gate cinema on Saturdays.

TRAVEL

There are 13 Tube stations in K&C, with a notable void in Chelsea proper. The Westway and the Cromwell Road lead to the M40 and the M4 respectively, for weekends in the country. About 159,000, according to the 2001 Census. The majority are aged between 20 and 54, with marginally more women than men. Could figures have been affected by the number of au pairs?

SMARTEST STREETS

Kensington Palace Gardens is worthy of its name. The Boltons in West Brompton is celebrity central and the eastern end of Cheyne Walk has south-facing river views. Holland Park remains in demand.

BEST RESTAURANTS

The eponymous Tom Aikens is top of the list for London foodies. Maggie Jones does good old-fashioned British food and Nikita’s Russian restaurant is the last word in private dining. E&O serves up Notting Hill scene with Asian fusion.

TOP NIGHTLIFE

Boujis is worth a visit if you’re one of the following: titled, wealthy, very pretty and socially ambitious. Others might get in but won’t have much fun. Westbourne Studios is impressive— the ceiling is the Westway flyover. Woody’s and The Cobden Club are good for dancing. The Royal Court is your local theatre, especially for new works by innovative writers; now showing is the much acclaimed The Wonderful World of Dissocia

EDUCATION

Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School is a voluntary-aided boys’ school and is often spoken of as the best Catholic comprehensive in the country. Alpha mums are spoilt for choice of private primary schools. Liz Hurley’s little boy goes to Wetherby School in Pembridge Square. Garden House and Eaton House are two more smart schools. The Knightsbridge School is new.

WORKING LIFE

Unemployment is 2 per cent (the London average is 3 per cent). The dominant industries are wholesale and retail, followed by property and business, then hotel and restaurant work. About 13 per cent of local people are self-employed, compared with the London average of 10 per cent.

UPSIDE

Some of the best houses in England, within half an hour’s walk of Mayfair’s shops and Soho’s nightlife. The council tax is comparatively low and Harrods is on your doorstep.

DOWNSIDE

It’s rather precious for some. If you find toffs a turn-off, stick to the northern part of the borough; yes the houses are painted pastel colours and Portobello market is overpriced, but at least the few estates will remind you how London really looks.

Freehold Commercial Property for Sale

Freehold Property £800,000
Chamberlayne Road
NW10 3JD

A well arranged freehold building which currently provides a shop plus residential unit on the ground floor plus 3 upper floors. There are 7 studio units in total which are all let on an AST basis. Chamberlayne Road runs from Willesden Green to Harrow Road, this property is a short walk from Kensal Rise Station. Internally the building is in decent decorative order and will require little further investment to maintain the current rentals achieved. The shop is currently delivering £6,000 pa with the residential units achieving £51,000pa.

Paramount Investments

150 West End Lane

West Hampstead

London NW6 1SD

DDI: 020 7644 2307

Fax: 020 7604 3457

Mob: 07949 175 280

Web: http://www.paramount-investments.co.uk

Blog: http://uk-pubs-for-sale.blogspot.com/