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LIVING IN KNIGHTSBRIDGE
Why live in Knightsbridge
People choose to buy property in Knightsbridge because:
History of History of Knightsbridge
Knightsbridge was originally a small hamlet or locality outside the City of London, between the villages of Chelsea (Chelsey), Kensington (Kensing town) and Charing. In the time of Edward I, the manor of Knightsbridge appertained to the abbey of Westminster. It was named after a crossing of the River Westbourne, which is now an underground river. It is recorded that the citizens of London met Queen Matilda at the Knight's Bridge in 1141.
Much of Knightsbridge (SW1X) is still owned by Earl Cadogan, through the Cadogan Estate. Most of the property owned is in and around Cadogan Square. The Estate maintains many of the garden squares, (to which local residents can gain access by subscribing for an annual fee - and optionally the tennis courts where applicable). The area is home to several open spaces including Albert Bridge Gardens, Battersea Bridge Gardens, Chelsea Embankment Gardens, Royal Hospital Chelsea: the grounds of which are used by the annual Chelsea Flower Show and Chelsea Physic Garden.
The most desirable part of Chelsea is around Sloane Square and Knightsbridge tube. Around here, Chelsea meets Knightsbridge. This property market attracts considerable (international) attention. Much of Knightsbridge and Chelsea are now viewed as a 'Global Ultra Prime Residential Area'.
Places of Interest
The River, Hyde Park, Museums (Victoria and Albert, Natural Science Museum and Science Musuem), Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Royal Albert Hall, Brompton Oratory.
Knightsbridge Local Council
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
The Town Hall Hornton Street, London W8 7NX
Telephone: 020 7361 3000
City of Westminster
Telephone: 0207 641 6000
Getting to Knightsbridge
