The elegance of Holland Park is rooted in its grandiose period properties and eponymous green space, complemented by a welcoming family-friendly community.
This is West London’s most sophisticated neighbourhood, with the 54-acre public gardens at its heart. The Holland Park area boasts an array of soaring heritage townhouses, many of which are listed and feel akin to the Regency crescents found in Bath. These stucco-fronted buildings are arranged around well-manicured garden squares, kept for the exclusive use of homeowners. Interspersed between the historic streets are mews enclaves that once served as stables and garages for the larger residencies; today, they’re an appealing option for individuals and growing families.
Holland Park Avenue is the central artery of the area, lined with cafés, delicatessens, shops and local pubs. At one end, find a little cluster of independent boutiques along the semi-pedestrianised Clarendon Cross. As for the park itself, it boasts enormous lengths of green space which meet some of London’s most varied cultural spots: the Design and Leighton House Museums, Open Air Opera House and Kyoto Japanese Gardens.