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Living In Notting Hill
Why Live In Notting Hill
Notting Hill’s charm and appeal rests on a wonderful mixture of atmosphere, architecture, demographics and hype.
Its beautifully manicured communal gardens, parks, boutiques, restaurants and the sights and delights of Portobello market combine to make the area a prime central London location where bohemian meets cool.
Along with its world renowned stunning communal gardens and highly prized London squares, Notting Hill enjoys close proximity to Hyde Park and Holland Park.
Notting Hill is home to:
History
Saxon origins
When the Saxons arrived around AD700, the ‘sons of Cynesige’ founding Cheniston (Kensington) while the ‘sons of Cnotta’ or Cnotingas moved further up the hill (Notting Hill). For centuries, the area was known only for its roadside inns, which attracted highwaymen, and gravel pits at the top of Kensington Church Street.
Today’s vista: With the arrival of a railway line in 1864, the last remaining fields soon became covered by shops and homes.
Types of Property For Sale
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