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Area Guide Rickman Properties specialise in residential sales, rentals and professional property management in Kensington, South Kensington, Holland Park, Notting Hill, Knightsbridge and Chelsea areas. Our knowledge of these specific areas is what differentiates us from other agents. Whether you are seeking schools, parks, restaurants or nightlife Rickman Properties are here to help you answer and meet your needs. Simply click on the area links bellow: Chelsea |
Knightsbridge Knightsbridge is a street, running along the south side of Hyde Park, west from Hyde Park Corner, in the City of Westminster, to Rutland Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, where the street becomes Kensington Road. The name is also applied to Knightsbridge station and the district around it. They all lie to the west of central London. To Brompton Road, the street forms apart of the A4 arterial road, beyond it become the A315. The area is notable for its cultural, educational institutions and financial wealth. Knightsbridge was named after a crossing of the River Westbourne, which is now a underground river due to extensive building over. It comes above ground at Sloane Square tube station, where it is enclosed and suspended in a large green pipe above the platforms, on its way to the Thames. It is recorded that the citizens of London met Queen Matilda at the Knight's Bridge in 1141. For centuries the area was renowned as the haunt of highwaymen, robbers and cut throats targeting travellers on the western route out of London. The fortunes of Knightsbridge were transformed in the 19th century and have continued to rise and rise. Cadogan Hall presents concerts of classical and popular music in Sloane Street. The Royal Albert Hall is a large venue for music and sports events. The are a number of fine art auctioneers located in Knightsbridge including Bonhams and Christies, together with many smaller boutiques. To the north of the district, in Hyde Park, is the Serpentine Gallery, and at Hyde Park Corner is Number One, London, former London residence of the Duke of Wellington. Bars/Clubs |
