Why St John's Wood is a key location for professionals
Friday, 7 October 2011 2:04 PM
St John's Wood is a popular area for London's professionals for a number of reasons, including its high-end appeal, excellent amenities and wide choice of properties.
Located in the City of Westminster, St John's Wood is close to some of the capital's most frequented places, such as Trafalgar Square and Regent's Park.
Traditionally, the area was part of Great Middlesex Forest, but it later became a London suburb, and throughout the 19th century it experienced a sharp rise in low-density villa-style housing.
What makes the area noticeably different from other affluent neighbourhoods in London is the lack of terraced housing that is commonly seen elsewhere.
This has made it extremely sought-after by London's upper classes and is one of the reasons why flats in St John's Wood remain popular with today's business professionals and career climbers.
These include Old Manor Court, a Residential Land property with one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments - all fitted with high-quality furnishings in a contemporary style.
Famous faces to have lived in St John's Wood include past and present stars such as Kate Moss, Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, actor Damian Lewis and philosopher A J Ayer.
St John's Wood is home to perhaps the most famous pedestrian crossing in the world, the one seen on the cover of The Beatles' Abbey Road album. Paul McCartney has owned a home in the area since the 1960s.
This part of London used to be known for its high concentration of wooden properties, although in recent years these have been slowly replaced with more contemporary purpose-built blocks.
Nowadays, St John's Wood is a haven for professionals seeking an area of quiet respectability, yet with access to the best shops and facilities available.
If you are looking for a new home to buy or rent in St John's Wood, using a search property portal can help you to identify potential options.
The southern part of the NW8 postcode is the more residential area of the Lisson Grove commercial zone and boasts a number of recently developed flats and mews houses.
However, those looking to secure one of the region's luxurious properties can search north of St John's Wood Road.
Here is where the area's most expensive dwellings are located, with houses of various sizes and large gardens on offer for London's affluent professionals.
One of the main advantages of living in St John's Wood is its excellent transport links, making it easy to get in and out of the centre of London.
The junction of Swiss Cottage to the north is one access route, while to the south, commuters can travel the A40.
There are also two nearby tube stations - Maida Vale and St John's Wood. The former is on the Bakerloo line, while the latter is served by the Jubilee line.
Slightly further afield, you can catch trains on the Bakerloo, Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines in NW1 - just south of St John's Wood - at Marylebone station.
Famous landmarks and sightseeing opportunities in the area include the London Central Mosque, a huge, breathtaking gold-domed structure that can hold approximately 2,000 people at any one time.
Sports fans will also be able to see Lord's Cricket Ground, which is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club and the Marylebone Cricket Club.
