St. John's Wood Property Guide

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St. Johns Wood Property

The complete Guide to Buying or Renting in St. Johns Wood

- Sandfords Estate Agents


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St Johns Wood History

St John's Wood is in the City of Westminster, to the north-

west side of Regent's Park. It was once part of the Great

Middlesex Forest and was later owned by the Knights of St

John of Jerusalem, which gave the neighbourhood its

name. St John's Wood's leafy backdrop paved the way for

hunting in the area, spearheaded by Henry VIII.

Today the postcode of NW8 is one of the most coveted in

London. Development of the area started back in the 19th

century and the master plan was to create a more

upmarket neighbourhood. Low-density villa-style housing

characterised the streets, as opposed to row upon row of

terraced properties, which was the norm at that time in the

capital. This more refined approach to house building

quickly found favour with gentry and it has remained that

way ever since.

It is reputed that Forbesmagazine once ranked St John's Wood as the fifth most expensive postcode in London,

and it is not unusual for property for sale in St John's Wood to sell for in excess of 20 million.


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Living in St. Johns Wood

Many of London's most famous locations are accessible

on foot from St John's Wood, although the

neighbourhood does have its own Underground station

on the Jubilee line, should residents wish to travel by

public transport. The tube line gives direct access to

Westminster, London Bridge, Canary Wharf and

Stratford International. There is also good road access

via the A40, for Heathrow and major motorway

connections.

However, St John's Wood residents don't have to leave

NW8 to live the high life. St John's Wood High Street is a

hive of retail and social activity, powered by independent

shops, one-off boutiques and family businesses. Caf,restaurants and bars jostle for space with clothes

emporiums, florists and interiors specialists - there's

even a local loyalty card encouraging support of NW8's

shops.


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Top Attractions in St. Johns Wood

1. Fantastic attractions on your doorstep- Regent's Park - with

its open-air theatre - London Zoo, Lord's Cricket Ground and the

Abbey Road Studios are all in or on the fringes of St John's Wood.

2. Fine examples of architecture- property for sale in St John's

Wood gives people the chance to own a piece of architectural

heritage. Look out for beautiful dwellings designed by architects

John Nash and Decimus Burton.

3. Space and style- as well as the wide, tree-lined streets, many

properties in St John's Wood boast larger-than-average gardens

for London. This heady mix of space and style in a central location

has proved a popular combination since the 19th century

4. Green and pleasant land - St John's Wood still retains an

element of woodland charm, with some of London's most leafy

and wide thoroughfares. The tree-lined streets are an unusual find

in one of the world's most densely populated and over-developed

cities.

5. Active preservation- the historical charm and leafy nature of St

John's Wood are protected by the St John's Society. In addition,

NW8 is a designated Conservation Area.


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St. Johns Wood Property Profile

Property for sale in St John's Wood is centred on the villa-

style houses, with some of the world's most influential

individuals clamouring to own one of the Regency

dwellings in Chester Terrace and Cumberland Terrace.

Properties designed by architects John Nash and Decimus

Burton are traditionally the most sought-after.

Flats for sale in St John's Wood are often carved from

some of the larger mansion houses in the area, with period

detailing, high ceilings and large windows giving them a

luxury edge. Expect to find many properties listed by

English Heritage as Grade I or II.

Property in St John's Wood is bought by an eclectic mix of

people, many from overseas who are brought to London on

business, or those who seek out the area's of excellentfee-paying and international schools. Therefore family

houses for sale in St John's Wood are always popular.

There is also a strong rental demand in NW8, with flats to

rent in St John's Wood snapped up in double-quick time.


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What our Estate Agents love about St. Johns Wood

The choice of property - there is everything

from riverside properties in the Little Venice area,

sprawling mansions and cute mews addresses, to

compact terraced properties, elegant townhouses

and ultra-modern new build apartments.

The support for local businesses - St John's

Wood High Street is flourishing and is well-

supported by the local community. The high-end

chains and independent stores are very in tune

with residents, and they seek to preserve the

exclusive atmosphere

An oasis in the capital - St John's Wood

continues to live up to its name, with an abundance

of trees, large private gardens and close proximity

to Regent's Park and Primrose Hill.


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Buying or Renting Property in St. Johns Wood

The historical character St John's Wood has been

maintained since the 19th century, and the residents'

passion to retain its period charm adds to NW8's

desirability.

Roads that command the highest prices include Avenue

Road, Prince Albert Road, Park Road, Wellington Road,

while houses to rent in Avenue Road, Hamilton Terrace,

Queen's Grove, Hanover Terrace, Norfolk Road and

Marlborough Place are always popular with high-calibre

tenants.

Sandfords St John's Wood estate agents are skilled at

matching buyers and tenants with suitable properties, asthey have an intimate working knowledge of the

historical properties and of the housing microclimate in

NW8.


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Properties forSale in St. Johns Wood

Some of our top featured properties for Sale in St. Johns Wood:

For an updated and complete list ofproperties for sale in St. Johns Wood, please visit www.sandfords.com

6 bedroom flat for sale in Abbey Lodge, ParkRoad, St Johns Wood, London, NW8

2 bedroom flat for sale in Hamilton Terrace, StJohn's Wood, London, NW8
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Properties toRent in St. Johns Wood

Some of our top featured properties to Rent in St. Johns Wood:

For an updated and complete list ofproperties to rentin St. Johns Wood, please visit www.sandfords.com

3 bedroom flat to rent in Boydell Court, St.Johns Wood Park, London, NW8

2 bedroom flat to rent in Scott Ellis Gardens, StJohns Wood, London, NW8
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Contact Us

For more information on properties available for sale or to rent in St. Johns Wood, dont hesitate to

contact or visit our Regents Park Estate Agents office.

Sandfords Regents Park

6213-215 Gloucester Place

London NW1 6BU

+44 (0)20 7723 9988

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