sandfords

Specialists in Sales, Lettings and acquisition of prime

residential property in Central and North West London

Guide To Buying Property In

St. Johns Wood

Property prices in St John's Wood

Who's buying in St John's Wood?

St John's Wood has retained its desirability levels and is performing on a par
with nearby Regent's Park and Little Venice. The majority of properties for
sale in St John's Wood over the last year have been flats, according to
Rightmove, with an average sold price of 1,019,399. Buyers looking for more
space and the privacy a house affords should expect to pay around 3 million
for a terraced property and 4.4 million for a semi-detached residence. In the
past year house prices in St John's Wood were down 3% on the previous year,
although Central London estate agents continue to report strong demand
from UK and international buyers.
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St John's Wood remains a smart, upmarket neighbourhood in which to buy

property and Central London estate agents comment that purchasers tend to
come from other parts of London, as well as from Europe and North America
- the later especially as the American School in London is close by. St John's
Wood is close to Regent's Park but with much less of the bustle, so it tends to
appeal to families.

Flats for sale in St John's Wood remain a popular choice among busy
professionals and the globe-trotting glitterati, as they offer a lowmaintenance, high style property option with the perks of porterage,
concierge and added security measures.

Most coveted St John's Wood roads

Property types in St John's Wood

St John's Wood is one of the lucky London neighbourhoods to have been
blessed with residences designed by Regency architects John Nash and
Decimus Burton. These fine white stucco-fronted properties were later joined
by semi-detached villas in the architectural style pioneered by the Eyre family,
as well as by early Victorian terraces and mansion houses.

Almost every road and street in St John's Wood is highly desirable but there
Many of the flats and houses for sale in St John's Wood have been completely
remodelled - with owners preserving the period faade while gutting the
interior to create dwellings fit for the 21st century. For those whose tastes are
more modern, the Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate at the northern end of
Abbey Road yields flats and duplexes from the 1970s, built to the design of
Neave Brown.

are a few stand-out addresses. These include Hamilton Terrace, St John's

Wood Terrace, Norfolk Road, Imperial Court on Prince Albert Road, Avenue
Road and Marlborough Place. Expect swimming pools, cinemas, games
rooms, the latest home innovation technology and prices that can reach 40
million.

St John's Wood area highlights

The obvious - Abbey Road Studios and Lord's Cricket Ground - fail to scratch
the surface as far as St John's Wood's attributes are concerned. There are
plenty of private schools and well-graded state schools for families; a thriving
High Street, which is powered by designer boutiques, independent stores and
upmarket chains; and a lively social scene that includes the Duke of York and
the Lord's Tavern public houses.

With Regent's Park on the doorstep and two accessible tube stations - St John's
Wood Road and Maida Vale - residents can explore the rest of London with
ease.

Properties for Sale and to Rent in St. Johns Wood

2 Bedroom, flat for sale in Regents Gate, London, NW8

Flat to rent in Boydell Court, St. Johns Wood Park, 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 Estate Agents

213-215 Gloucester Place
London NW1 6BU
+44 (0)20 7723 9988
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