Harrods Estates
61 Park Lane
Mayfair
London
W1K 1QF
No London district is more famous for its high-end properties than Mayfair. This hugely wealthy district is known worldwide for its gorgeous Georgian houses, its exclusive boutiques and the fashionable lifestyle and amenities it offers its affluent residents.
Mayfair is located in central London within the City of Westminster. Moving in a clockwise direction, Mayfair is bordered by Oxford Street, Hyde Park, Green Park and Piccadilly and Regent Street.
The desirability of Mayfair can be traced back to medieval times, when the lively May Fair fete took place in the same area, boasting music, entertainment, food and drink. Mayfair quickly became known for its Georgian mansions, dating back to the 1700s when the area was being heavily developed. Plenty of notable figures, including numerous prime ministers and renowned names in the worlds of politics, business and the arts have been re... Read moresidents. Many of the homes are now owned by the Rothschild and Grosvenor families, with a portion of the freeholds also belonging to the Crown.
Although mainly a residential area, Mayfair experienced some heavy attacks during the Second World War. As offices throughout the city were destroyed, many of Mayfair’s mansions were converted into workspaces and remained so for decades. Now, a considerable number have become prime residences again, though the area also remains a prestigious address for companies and organisations.
Mayfair is renowned as a sought-after area to live and socialise in. Filled with exclusive shops, restaurants, art galleries and bars, its popularity goes hand in hand with its cultured offerings. Notable attractions include the tailors of Savile Row, the Gagosian Gallery and the Royal Institution, which is one of the UK's best-known institutes of science. There are also excellent spas and celebrated nightlife venues to enjoy.
The area has excellent public transport and is very much favoured by people working in the financial district. It is also quite possible to walk to the main central London destinations through the beautiful expanses of Green Park. This is one of the greatest attractions for those considering buying an apartment or house within the Mayfair postcodes.
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