Prime Central London Townhouse vs Prime North London Townhouse
A townhouse in a Prime Central London location, such as Belgravia, Knightsbridge or Mayfair is one of the most sought-after properties in all of London…
A townhouse in a Prime North London location, such as St John’s Wood, Hampstead or Highgate is one of the most sought-after properties in all of London…
So, which would work better for you and your lifestyle?
Work in Central London= A Prime Central London townhouse, as you can walk to work.
Work in North London= A Prime North London townhouse, as you can walk to work.
Outside Space= A Prime North London townhouse, as these typically come with slightly more outside space and sometimes with a grass garden, whereas Prime Central London townhouses typically come with a small patio garden, if that!
Prestige= Both a Prime Central London townhouse and a Prime North London townhouse are very prestigious properties to buy.
Proximity To Parks= Living in a townhouse in Belgravia, Knightsbridge or Mayfair, means that are you are close to: Hyde Park, St James’s Park, Green Park and Regent’s Park. Living in a townhouse in St John’s Wood, Hampstead or Highgate, means that you are close to: Regent’s Park, Primrose Hill and/or Hampstead Heath. Prime Central London is better if you would like to walk and use/ visit multiple parks in one day, whereas Prime North London is home to Hampstead Heath, which is far bigger than any park in Prime Central London.
“Both a Prime Central London townhouse and a Prime North London townhouse are very prestigious properties to buy.”
Proximity To Shops= The high streets of St John’s Wood, Hampstead and Highgate are superb in their own right! However, living in Belgravia, Knightsbridge or Mayfair arguably gives you access to world-class shops and brands within a 10-15 minute walk at most!
Off-Street Parking= A Prime North London townhouse would probably work better for you! It is certainly not unheard of to spend up to £10,000,000 and still not have off-street parking when you buy a Prime Central London townhouse.
Privacy= A Prime North London townhouse arguably (on paper!) gives you more privacy, simply due to the fact that it is away from the constant hustle and bustle of Prime Central London. Also, the further out you go in Prime North London, to areas such as Hampstead and Highgate, the larger the plots can be. This gives you more privacy from a plot/ garden standpoint if it has been designed efficiently.
Access To World Famous Hotels & Restaurants= A Prime Central London townhouse would definitely work better for you! You could walk out of your door and stumble upon some of the best hotels, restaurants and member’s clubs in the world!
Which out of a Prime Central London townhouse and a Prime North London townhouse would appeal more to you?