South Bank
A stretch of Thames riverfront facing Westminster between Lambeth Bridge to the West and Blackfriars Bridge to the East, London’s South Bank is a cultural hotspot just a stone’s throw from the West End and fast becoming one of the city’s coolest neighbourhoods.
Down By The Riverside
Originally named South Bank for 1951’s Festival of Britain, when the area was the subject of major regeneration and development, this stretch of prime central London riverfront has remained a destination for lovers of art & culture due to it’s proximity to the West End, but also because it is the very antithesis of old London, replacing cramped streets and buildings with a thoroughly modern masterplan of wide boulevards, public spaces and modernist architecture housing some of the Capital’s most popular cultural institutions.
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Why South Bank?
The Southbank Centre, BFI Southbank, the National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall are all leading institutions of The Arts, but also fine examples of modernist architecture that gives the area it’s unique identity. The culture loving crowd and attractive riverside location give the South Bank a completely different vibe to it’s immediate neighbours north of the river, a far more relaxed feel than much of Central London.
A Modernist Urban Promenade
The western end of the South Bank is dominated by the London Eye, surrounded by Jubilee Gardens public park, and now a highly sought after place to live with the development of South Bank Place. A plethora of bars, restaurants and street food pop-ups line the riverbank leading to the ever-popular Gabriel’s Wharf and on to the Oxo Tower with it’s design stores and Conran restaurant, ending up at Blackfriars.
Get Your Skates On!
The undercroft of the Queen Elizabeth hall has been a landmark in UK skate culture since the early 1970’s
Room With a View
The recently redeveloped Sea Containers House luxury hotel boasts some of the best vistas in central London
The Social Network
The Coin Street social enterprise group actively bring residents & businesses together to keep the area thriving
Tube, Train, Boat
Surely one of the best connected neighbourhoods in the Capital, South Bank has transport covered
St. Martin’s & Strand
St. Martin’s Lane is Covent Garden’s western border, a bustling thoroughfare linking Seven Dials with Trafalgar Square and a gateway to the wider West End. Strand is the southern boundary of Covent Garden running parallel to the River Thames and linking the cities of London & Westminster. A neighbourhood that offers everything from river views and world class theatres, to green open space and village vibes.
Covent Garden
One of London’s most iconic and recognisable destinations, perhaps from the outsider’s perspective nothing more than a hub for tourists, shoppers, theatre goers or opera aficionados, but scratch the surface and there is so much more to discover about this thriving community…
Seven Dials
Seven Dials is a charm-packed lifestyle & gastronomy hub connecting Covent Garden with Soho, defined by seven characterful cobbled streets radiating from the unmistakable sundial dating from the 1690’s.
Chinatown
Chinatown is a vibrant enclave where East meets West, nestled between Soho, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden. A captivating oasis of Asian cuisine and culture, adorned with ornate Chinese gates and colorful lanterns.
Soho
Soho is surely the epitome of London life, the beating heart of the West End, a vibrant enclave where history, creativity and a sense of rebellion collide to create a truly original and unrivalled neighbourhood. Globally recognised for its bohemian spirit, Soho has been a haunt for artists, writers, poets and musicians for centuries. Modern Soho is a paradise for creatives, culture vultures, foodies and night owls.
Carnaby
An enclave of only 14 streets in the north west corner of Soho, yet Carnaby is very much a neighbourhood in its own right. Carnaby Street is world renowned as the epicentre of Swinging London in the 1960’s, and has continued its association with fashion and youth culture to this day.
Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury is a little slice of bohemian paradise in the heart of London, historic streets lined with handsome Georgian townhouses, leafy garden squares and a vibe that oozes culture & creativity.
Holborn & St. Giles
Holborn is the gateway from the City of London to the West End and home to the UK’s legal profession. Situated around the grand garden square of Lincoln’s Inn Fields, it’s home to many top law firms, barrister’s chambers and the London School of Economics & Political Science.
Mercer Walk,
Covent Garden WC2
Occupying the second floor of popular block that forms part of a public courtyard in Seven Dials and a short walk from Covent Garden tube station, this one bedroom apartment has been finished with a contemporary aesthetic and features a private balcony. Available immediately.
£600 pw
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Ice Wharf,
Kings Cross N1
A light and spacious two-bedroom apartment in the third floor or Ice Wharf, a secure canalside development overlooking Battlebridge Basin, moments from King’s Cross, Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard, combining calm marina views with contemporary interiors and the benefit of a concierge
£850,000
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Shelton Street,
Seven Dials WC2
With two double bedrooms and a contemporary aesthetic throughout, this apartment is ideal for two sharers. It is situated on the second floor, with lift access, of a sought after block in Seven Dials and its many independent shops and eateries. Available late December on an unfurnished basis.
£760 pw
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Cinnamon Wharf,
Shad Thames SE1
This beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment offers 1080sqft of bright west-facing lateral space, combining generous proportions with considered design, a modern neutral colour palette and the added benefit of 24hr Concierge, communal roof terrace and secure underground car parking.
£1,050,000
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Earlham Street,
Seven Dials WC2
An exceptionally spacious two bedroom duplex apartment with private roof terrace, located in the heart of Seven Dials, situated on the third/fourth floors (walk-up), featuring a welcoming living space on the upper floor ideal for entertaining. Available unfurnished December.
£1,200 pw
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King Street,
Covent Garden WC2
This expansive duplex penthouse offers a generous double height living space featuring commanding views across Covent Garden’s renowned Piazza, as well as a private roof terrace, four double bedrooms, a generous study, gym area and separate self contained flat.