Connaught Village: The Picturesque London Neighbourhood Moments From Marble Arch

With a vast number of flower-covered cafés, swoon-worthy storefronts and dazzling bars and eateries, it's no surprise that almost everyone with a camera would be drawn to the city. But take a short walk, travelling west from Oxford Street and Marble Arch, and you’ll find yourself in a tranquil, ‘London village.’ Quaint and quintessentially British, Connaught Village is characterised by elegant Georgian townhouses, exclusive eateries and independent boutiques.

 

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A community where proud local businesses sell a range of goods, from designer fashion to fine florists, local eateries and pubs get involved in local events and residents and visitors admire the ‘tree of love’. If you’ve been looking for places to visit near Hyde Park, Connaught Village should be top of your list.

Over time, the Connaught Village community has welcomed some high profile residents, including an impressive roll call of great innovators. The Victorian railway engineer Robert Stephenson lived there, and the home of Sir Randolph Churchill (son of Winston) was one of the first houses in Britain to install electricity. More recently, Richard Branson started up his Virgin empire from an apartment in the village. Nowadays, the area attracts 'A' list celebrities such as David Beckham, Madonna, Claudia Winkleman, Tony Blair and Ellie Goulding. With spring nearing closer, there’s no better time to explore this exclusive and picturesque part of London.

 

Foodie Delights

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St Aymes on Connaught Street - renowned cafe for selling beautiful, hand made chocolates - has built a reputation as "the most instagrammable café in London." Saint Aymes has coordinated its beautiful décor with its menu, creating a wonderful world of pinks, purples and pastels. Here you can enjoy a wide variety of sweet and savoury treats, as well as signature drinks each decorated with 24ct of edible gold (including St Aymes’ legendary 'Unicorn Latte'), making this the perfect spot to sit, sip and watch the world go by. Created by sisters Lois and Michaela, the café is a labour of love designed to capture the 'beauty and magic' of Barbados.

 

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One of the friendliest places to visit in Connaught Village is The Duke of Kendal: a family-owned gastropub serving gourmet, home-cooked food and a well-known spot to stop and wind down in Connaught Village. If you’re looking for things to do in the Hyde Park area, you might enjoy the pub’s Sunday evening sessions, when locals gather around the piano to sing along to classic tunes or this charming corner pub is the perfect spot to soak up the sun whilst admiring it’s beautiful Georgian architecture after a long day in Connaught Village.

 

Timeless Attractions

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Tucked away on an almost secret side street you’ll find the picturesque and beautifully cobbled Bathurst Mews – the last mews in London still operating as a working stables. Hidden by overhanging plants and a little walk away from the main road, this hidden gem is well worth a visit. Lined with flowers and houses painted in vibrant colours, stay around for spotting a group of riders heading out to Hyde Park!

 

Cultural Hotspots

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Connaught Village enjoys a thriving art scene, with outdoor and indoor installations presented by a rich mix of independent art galleries. As you stroll through the village, you won’t fail to notice the stunning light structure created by designer Shiu-Kay Kan. Known as the tree of Love, Joy and Hope, bright lights are fashioned into an explosion of pink and red neon hearts at the junction of Connaught Street and Kendal Street - a popular walking route for those heading towards Hyde Park.

 

If you’d like to join the Connaught Village community, take a look at our outstanding properties for sale and rent here.

  

A Beautiful Apartment Set on the Prestigious Connaught Square

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Set on the prestigious Connaught Square, sits this immaculately presented four bedroom apartment within 3.6m high ceilings overlooking the garden. Set within this portered block, the property withholds its natural charm with its large sash windows, original fireplace and herringbone parquet flooring. Just minutes from Marble Arch tube station, it is one of the most eye-catching properties for sale in the Hyde Park area.

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A Wonderful Freehold Family Home on a Beautiful Garden Square Near Hyde Park

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An elegant Grade II listed Georgian town house for sale providing approximately 3,760 sq. ft. of exceptionally bright family and entertaining accommodation, a few minutes’ walk from the West End. This exceptionally well maintained traditional Georgian townhouse enjoys a prime position on the preferred West side of prestigious Connaught Square with commanding views over the beautifully kept residents’ garden, which offers a wide expanse of lawn, a variety of planting, magnificent trees and a children’s playground, all for the exclusive use of the Square’s residents.

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Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment in one of the Area’s Most Sought after Developments

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Looking for properties to rent in Hyde Park? This spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is situated within a striking white stucco building directly opposite Hyde Park and with exclusive access to stunning communal gardens and with a porter on site. The property is in excellent condition throughout. It boasts two well sized double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and ample storage, a large triple height ceiling living room which is perfect for entertaining or relaxation, separate modern kitchen and an additional WC. There are excellent transport links within a few minutes walk, and gas charges are included in the rent.

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