A typical Georgian house was built between 1714 and 1830. You can’t miss their typical square symetrical shape, proportioned according to fashionable classical design principles, and their flat front. They often have a paneled door, in the center if large and detached, to one side if they are terraced. Their small windows divided into 6 to 9 panels are also typical features. Some of the terraced t...
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Some British Independent schools are highly famous and thought after, and almost all of them are very expensive. Most British people will choose them to stick to strong family tradition. Independent schools distinguish themselves by their sought-after reputability, small class groups (12 to 15 max), a comprehensive education including sport, arts and music, the strong feeling to be member of a pri...
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A selection of other Independent schools in London for expatriates or local students. HILL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR SCHOOL Based on British National Curriculum, this family-run Swiss school with 50% of children coming from international families prepares pupils from 4 to 13 for the British 11+ and 13+ exams. Large focus on arts, music, sports and games. Together with its sibling's sch...
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Considering a move to Notting Hill? Known around the world for its romantic and colored Victorian houses, its vibrant Portobello Market and the yearly Notting Hill Carnival, Notting Hill is a cosmopolitan area. Why move to Notting Hill? The atmosphere is bubbling, and it has built over the years a fine reputation as a fashionable and posh area with attractive white Victorian townhouses, terraces...
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Move to Stanmore ? Learn more about all the benefits of this quiet suburb located between Edgware and Bushey in North-West London, 14 miles from the centre of town. Close to junction 4 on the M1, it is also the last stop on the Jubilee line with direct Tube trains to London Bridge and Canary Wharf, offering the big advantage of a guaranted seat on the morning train. A nature-oriented area, Stanmo...
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Selected by new coming French families who decided to move to Wembley Park to be at walking distance from the Lycee International de Londres Winston Churchill, opened in September 2015, the area keeps changing and gentrifying. You will find a multi ethnic mix of population, typical from London cultural diversity.In the neighbouring residential streets behind the Lycee International de Londres, up ...
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Delightful mews in London are streets originating from Georgian period, when row of stables with living quarters above were built behind rich people houses to shelter their horses and stablemen. They are now one of London’s most sought after locations to live in. Built around a paved yard, court or along a small street, they have been converted from stables to attractive houses or flats, often wit...
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From late 19th Century, Victorian houses have been one of London’s symbol. Their main typical features are bay windows, Flemish brick bonding, sash windows, front porches. Inside they are appreciated for their high ceilings, original features such as marble or stone fireplaces, coloured floor tiles, stained glass. They offer also a front and a rear garden. [caption id="attachment_1339" align="ali...
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The term Mansion block appeared in the late 1800s to describe blocks of purpose-built apartments. At this time, most housing was low-rise and terraced. In the opposite, the Mansion blocks residences represented an aspirational way of life to middle-class buyers. Mansion blocks took off in smart residential areas around Westminster and Kensington, becoming the must-have dwelling for any sophisticat...
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Old cottages in London tend to have restricted height, sometimes with construction timber exposed. They were typically modest, workers semi-detached or terraced houses with only four basic rooms, two downstairs and two upstairs. Although subsequent modifications can create more spacious accommodation, their surface is limited. Best for… Couples without kids or small families with just one you...
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