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Neighbourhood guide
Kensington
Palace gardens, detached villas and leafy crescents.
- Postcodes
- W8, W11, SW7
- Landlord estates
- Mixed private and institutional ownership
- Typical homes
- Detached villas, stucco crescents, palace-adjacent mansions
Kensington offers something rare in central London: space. From the guarded calm of Kensington Palace Gardens to the stucco crescents of the Phillimore Estate and the villas towards Holland Park, it is home to many of the capital’s largest private houses.
What you buy here
Detached and semi-detached villas with gardens and off-street parking, white stucco terraces, generous mansion apartments, and a small number of palatial houses on the most private roads. A higher share of freehold stock than Mayfair or Belgravia makes ownership structures simpler for many buyers.
Who it suits
Families needing space, gardens and schools; principals who want privacy and security; and long-term holders seeking a house that will remain in the family for a generation.
How DTL approaches it
Larger houses bring larger questions — planning history, basements, staff accommodation, security and running costs. DTL coordinates the specialists early so a principal can make an informed decision with confidence and speed.
