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Guide To Buying Property In St. John’s Wood

Property prices in St John's Wood

St John's Wood has retained its desirability levels and is performing on a par

with nearby Regent's Park and Little Venice. The majority of properties for

sale in St John's Wood over the last year have been flats, according to

Rightmove, with an average sold price of £1,019,399. Buyers looking for more

space and the privacy a house affords should expect to pay around £3 million

for a terraced property and £4.4 million for a semi-detached residence. In the

past year house prices in St John's Wood were down 3% on the previous year,

although Central London estate agents continue to report strong demand

from UK and international buyers.

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Who's buying in St John's Wood?

St John's Wood remains a smart, upmarket neighbourhood in which to buy

property and Central London estate agents comment that purchasers tend to

come from other parts of London, as well as from Europe and North America

- the later especially as the American School in London is close by. St John's

Wood is close to Regent's Park but with much less of the bustle, so it tends to

appeal to families.

Flats for sale in St John's Wood remain a popular choice among busy

professionals and the globe-trotting glitterati, as they offer a low-

maintenance, high style property option with the perks of porterage,

concierge and added security measures.

Property types in St John's Wood

St John's Wood is one of the lucky London neighbourhoods to have been

blessed with residences designed by Regency architects John Nash and

Decimus Burton. These fine white stucco-fronted properties were later joined

by semi-detached villas in the architectural style pioneered by the Eyre family,

as well as by early Victorian terraces and mansion houses.

Many of the flats and houses for sale in St John's Wood have been completely

remodelled - with owners preserving the period façade while gutting the

interior to create dwellings fit for the 21st century. For those whose tastes are

more modern, the Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate at the northern end of

Abbey Road yields flats and duplexes from the 1970s, built to the design of

Neave Brown.

Most coveted St John's Wood roads

Almost every road and street in St John's Wood is highly desirable but there

are a few stand-out addresses. These include Hamilton Terrace, St John's

Wood Terrace, Norfolk Road, Imperial Court on Prince Albert Road, Avenue

Road and Marlborough Place. Expect swimming pools, cinemas, games

rooms, the latest home innovation technology and prices that can reach £40

million.

St John's Wood area highlights

The obvious - Abbey Road Studios and Lord's Cricket Ground - fail to scratch

the surface as far as St John's Wood's attributes are concerned. There are

plenty of private schools and well-graded state schools for families; a thriving

High Street, which is powered by designer boutiques, independent stores and

upmarket chains; and a lively social scene that includes the Duke of York and

the Lord's Tavern public houses.

With Regent's Park on the doorstep and two accessible tube stations - St John's

Wood Road and Maida Vale - residents can explore the rest of London with

ease.

Properties for Sale and to Rent in St. Johns Wood

2 Bedroom, flat for sale in Regents Gate, London, NW8 Flat to rent in Boydell Court, St. Johns Wood Park, London, NW8

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