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Bayswater estate agents will tell you that the name stems from its reputation for abundant streams and springs. By 1439 sources from this area were supplying the whole city with water. Letting agents in Bayswater say that the name ‘Bayswater’ was first recorded in 1659 when it was still a small hamlet, but property developers and estate agents in Bayswater (W2) had to wait until the mid-19th century before urbanisation began in earnest.
The wait was worth it because it was immediately popular among the artistic and literary set, and soon after the wealthy merchants moved in. As the area grew wealthier, so Bayswater property became grander and estate and letting agents in Bayswater (W2) were able to boast of a wide range of central London property, from plain villas and cottages to smart Italianate terraces ornate piles dating from around 1890.
Famous Residents
Bayswater estate agents have been able to boast of a number of famous residents over the years, including Sir Winston Churchill, Peter Pan creator JM Barrie, scientist Alexander Fleming, cricketer Mike Atherton, and writer and TV star Jeremy Clarkson who owns a property in Bayswater. Our letting agent in Bayswater tells us that Sting is said to have occupied a basement flat at 28a Leinster Square during the formative years of his 1970s’ band The Police, while Trudie Styler, now his wife, reportedly lived in a Bayswater property basement flat a couple of doors down.
Location, Location
Kay & Co letting and estate agents in Bayswater (W2) operate from Westbourne Grove and Bishop’s Bridge Road to the north, Bayswater Road to the south, Westbourne Terrace to the east and perhaps just beyond Queensway to the west.
One of the Bayswater letting agents’ primary selling points, other than the exquisite property for sale in Bayswater, is the easy access to public transport. For instance, there are several underground stations within the vicinity, the nearest are located at Bayswater (Circle, District), Queensway (Central) and Lancaster Gate (Central).
Neighbourhood View
Bayswater estate and letting agents say that the Bayswater properties have retained most of their original Victorian layout, including a significant mix of period properties such as the original brown-brick, three-storey townhouses of Orme Square, as well as the stucco ranges around Westbourne Terrace and Prince’s Square.
Thanks to the hotel trade, many of Bayswater’s main terraces managed to escape the systematic rebuilding that plagued many other areas of London. As a result, most of the property in Bayswater still has their original facades, if not always the properties behind. Our Bayswater estate and letting agents are pleased to report that most of the old buildings in Bayswater now fall within the conservation area.
Essential Living
Another selling point highlighted by letting and estate agents in Bayswater (W2) is that with the good mixture of schools and easy access to the wide open spaces of Kensington Gardens, Bayswater property is clearly family friendly. The Bayswater letting agents’ area (W2) is also mainly residential with fewer tourist attractions than most other parts of central London, although estate agents are forced to concede that there are plenty of hotels. The main thoroughfare, Queensway, is very cosmopolitan and offers an exciting mix of shops and ethnic restaurants.
With a good mixture of schools and easy access to the beautiful Kensington Gardens, anyone buying property in Bayswater can be assured that this is a family friendly area.
Pre-Schools & Nurseries
Paint Pots Montessori: 020 7376 4571
Primary Schools
Hallfield Infants: 020 7641 6235
Hallfield Juniors: 020 7641 6230
The Hampshire School (Queensborough Terrace): 020 7229 7065
St. James’s & St. Michael’s: 020 7641 6218
St. Mary of the Angels: 020 7641 4482
Parking Solutions
020 7823 4567
Shopping in Style
Since most local estate agents, Bayswater letting agents and property owners start their shopping trips at Whiteleys (151 Queensway), we probably should, too. Developed as London’s first department store during the latter half of the 19th century, the current building was remodeled as a shopping centre only in 1989. Leading retailers now contained within its walls include Marks & Spencer, French Connection, Karen Millen, La Senza, Gap, Gap Kids and Zara. And in 2008 a new Whiteleys Food Store was opened. Our Bayswater estate agent tells us that the Food Store is the brain child of Dominic Ford, of Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor fame, and includes a speciality butcher, greengrocer, fishmonger, patisserie and fromagerie.
Our Bayswater estate and letting agents also recommend visiting the vintage film poster store, The Reel Poster Gallery (72 Westbourne Grove) and the Whitewall Galleries (100 Westbourne Grove) for those interested in contemporary art. Office (107 Queensway) offers an impressive range of footwear, while Monsoon (110 Westbourne Grove) carries the very latest in women’s and children’s fashion.
Shopping
Whiteleys (above): 020 7229 8844
Marks & Spencer: 020 7229 9515
French Connection: 020 7243 0617
Karen Millen: 020 7229 6924
La Senza: 020 7243 3364
Gap: 020 7221 8039
Gap Kids: 020 7313 9693
Zara: 020 7313 6710
The Reel Poster Gallery: 020 7727 4488
Whitewall Galleries: 020 7229 0952
Office: 20 7792 4000
Monsoon: 020 7792 9354
Look Good, Feel Great
A firm favourite activity of our Bayswater letting agent, is to call in at Whiteleys (151 Queensway) and the Elegance Beauty Clinic for some pampering and beauty treatments including non-surgical facial ‘lifts’, the Clinic’s speciality. The Sassoon Salon specialises in head-turning hairdressing while Renew Medica (160 Queensway) offers a full range of cosmetic treatments. Alternatively, our estate agents in Bayswater assure us that for a choice of traditional Chinese herbal remedies, acupuncture and reflexology, you can visit the Herbal Inn (129a Queensway).
Keep-fit enthusiasts should try out the Porchester Centre (Queensway), which offers a useful gym, a choice of pools and a fantastic Art Deco spa with Russian steam rooms – all, according to our letting and estate agents in Bayswater, within close vicinity of residential properties.
Health & Beauty
Elegance Beauty Clinic: 020 7792 2233
Sassoon Salon: 020 7792 2741
Renew Medica: 020 7221 2219
Herbal Inn: 020 7243 0097
Porchester Centre: 020 7792 2919
On The Town
Whiteleys is Bayswater estate agents’ multi-tasker of choice, as it is also one of the most favoured places to unwind and relax in Bayswater. This time you can pop in at Whiteleys where Rowley Leigh (former owner-chef of Michelin-star Kensington Place) serves up modern British food in stunning surroundings at Le Café Anglais (with a separate entrance at 8 Porchester Gardens). Also, as we write, the visionary restaurateur Alan Yau is due to deliver his chic-eating plan to Whiteleys, with Cha Cha Moon and Busaba Eathai.
There are many other shops and shopping areas designed to keep Bayswater letting agents and property owners happy. Stepping away from the popular shopping centre, you can enjoy a coffee break at Patisserie Valerie (174 Queensway) and a light lunch at Natural Café (79 Westbourne Grove), which has a separate kids’ menu and play area. Some of our Bayswater letting and estate agents love the many local fine dining options which include the fabulous fusion menu and Zen-like vibe of I-Thai at The Hempel (31 Craven Hill Gardens), the dynamic Dim Sum of Royal China (13 Queensway), and the almost mandatory seafood blow-outs of Mandarin Kitchen (14 Queensway).
If you’re feeling adventurous, our knowledgeable Bayswater estate agents recommend an Austrian-themed dinner at Tiroler Hut (27 Westbourne Grove, Bayswater), which comes complete with yodelling, accordions and costumed staff. For no-nonsense top-quality cuisine Tom Pemberton’s splendidly simple British menu at Hereford Road (3 Hereford Road) takes a lot of beating. Located off Westbourne Grove, this light and airy local retreat is on the border of Bayswater and Notting Hill. One of our Bayswater letting agents, who is a regular here, tells us that the menu changes daily, there is an excellent wine list, the staff are attentive and the Rhubarb Crumble is just like mum used to make. Our Bayswater estate agents, and more importantly, the Bayswater residents love it.
Restaurants & Bars
Le Café Anglais: 020 7221 1415
I-Thai at the Hempel: 020 7298 9000
Royal China: 020 7221 2535
Mandarin Kitchen: 020 7727 9012
Hereford Road (above): 020 7727 1144
Tiroler Hut: 020 7727 3981
Entertainment
Estate agents in Bayswater will tell you that for top quality entertainment we begin, once again, at Whiteleys (151 Queensway), where you can catch up with all the latest film releases at the in-house Odeon, or be bowled over by the breathtaking All Star Lanes. Ten-pin is also on the agenda at Queens Ice Bowl (17 Queensway), although the venue is probably best known for its year-round ice skating.
If you prefer to skate on thin ice, though, the Gala Casino (79 Queensway) could be just the place for you with its popular selection of Black Jack, Roulette and Poker tables.
Meanwhile, Bayswater letting agents and property owners who consider themselves culture vultures might like to try some of the talks and events at the Serpentine Gallery (Kensington Gardens).
Odeon: 0871 22 44 007
All Star Lanes: 020 7313 8363
Queens Ice Bowl: 020 7229 0172
Gala Casino: 020 7221 8788
Serpentine Gallery: 020 7402 6075
Your Local.....
Post Office: 118 Queensway: 0845 722 3344
Locksmith: Bayswater Locksmiths, 240a Gloucester Terrace: 020 7792 0558
Shoe repairer and key cutting: Timpson, 164 Queensway: 020 7229 8523
Dry cleaner: Capital Dry Cleaners, 2 Craven Terrace: 020 7402 6448
Vet: Michael A Gordon, 35 Alexander Street: 020 7229 2040
Chemist: Nashi Pharmacy, 55 Westbourne Grove: 020 7229 3559
Police: Paddington Green, 2 Harrow Road: 020 7402 1212
Did You Know?
Diana, Princess of Wales, used to shop regularly at Whiteleys. It is claimed that she made both of her sons Princes William and Harry queue to get into the cinema there just like everyone else.
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