Area Feature
Mayfair is a district that needs little introduction. Located in the heart of London's West End, it is a byword for sophistication, wealth and prime land. Not for nothing is it the place every Monopoly player wants to hold. Bordered by Piccadilly, Bond Street, Oxford Street and Hyde Park, it is one of London's most upmarket addresses.
Of course, for this very reason house prices there are very high, although of course renting is not cheap. But quality and desirability are never in short supply here. The neighbours may be interesting too, though they no longer include the US embassy.
The appeal of the location is not a self-contained one, notwithstanding the style of many of the buildings in the area. Rather, it is the proximity to so much of Central London that can offer a truly great appeal. It has easy access to one of the largest inner city parks in Europe to the immediate west. The West End's most famous shopping streets and theatres are a stroll away and Covent Garden is close enough. And the most glamorous address in Britain - Buckingham Palace - is also nearby.
Yet this image and proximity to so much of the best of London in terms of lifestyle, recreation and fashion is not all Mayfair has to offer. For example, the central location means it is easy to reach and, in turn, easy to get to other parts of the capital from.
Tube stops are all around the district. On the northern edge, the Central Line offers access to east and west at Marble Arch, Oxford Street and Bond Street. The last of these is also an interchange station with the Jubilee line, which stops at the southern edge of Mayfair at Green Park. This station links with Oxford Circus on the Victoria Line and Hyde Park Corner on the Piccadilly Line. And Oxford Circus is also on the Bakerloo line.
The net result of all this is that the Tube can provide direct access from Mayfair to the City, Heathrow Airport, the South Bank, major railway stations such as Paddington, Euston, King's Cross/St Pancras, Victoria, Waterloo and Liverpool Street.
As might be expected, living in Mayfair offers plenty of great eating. The list of high-end restaurants is long and varied, with every kind of taste catered for. Try Cielo on Burlington Street for Italian food, or some smoked eel at Scotts, Square Meal's restaurant of the year in 2008. Alternatively, famous hotels like the Dorchester offer a range of culinary treats, such as China Tang at the Dorchester for an oriental feast.
Those keen to get in some exercise to work off all that food will be among the most fortunate in London. The vast open spaces of Hyde Park are immediately to the west, while just to the south lie Green Park and St James's Park. The latter has its own lake, while other bodies of water include Hyde Park's Round Pond and Serpentine.
And if you like fashion, it should be noted Savile row is in Mayfair, offering the best in menswear, while the area also has several museums.
With all these elements, there can be little doubt about the glamour of Mayfair. With beautiful properties, plenty of green space, great places to eat and all the shopping, entertainment and transport advantages Central London can offer on the doorstep, renting there may be an exceptional experience.
Property To Rent in Mayfair W1
£2,500 per week
This spectacular, interior designed, north east facing, two-bedroom Mayfair apartment, is located just off Oxford Street.
This second-floor luxury apartment has been finished to the highest of specifications with key features including floor to ceiling windows offering fantastic space and light, comfort cooling, marble bathrooms, underfloor heating, a Crestron automation system, and Lutron lighting.
With its central location and excellent public transport facilities, Mayfair allows easy access to the rest of London. Nearby underground stations include Bond Street (Central and Jubilee lines), Marble Arch (Central Line), Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines) and several regular and varied bus services further improve accessibility.
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£5,900 per week
A superb three-bedroom, north west facing apartment which has been refurbished to the highest specification whilst maintaining its traditional features such as high ceilings throughout, bay windows, cornicing & fireplaces.
The apartment is set over 2400 sq. ft. and comprises a grand reception room which is generously proportioned offering elegant living and entertaining space, a spacious well-equipped kitchen/dining room with a breakfast bar, three bedrooms with en suite bathrooms with the second bedroom leading onto private balcony, master bedroom with a dressing room and en suite bathroom, utility room with ample storage and a guest cloakroom.
Further benefits include on-site concierge, comfort cooling, lift service, a storage cupboard with each apartment located on the lower ground floor and an emergency out of hour's service.
Mayfair allows easy access to the rest of London. Nearby underground stations include Bond Street (Central and Jubilee lines), Marble Arch (Central Line), Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines) and several regular and varied bus services further improve accessibility.
Tenant Fees May Apply
£4,700 per week
This spectacular, interior designed three-bedroom, north west facing Mayfair apartment, is located on famous Duke Street, just off Oxford Street.
This second-floor luxury apartment has been finished to the highest of specifications using the finest materials and latest ?smart home? technology. The apartment comprises an open-plan living area with a beautiful bespoke kitchen with integrated lighting, Gaggenau appliances along with natural oak flooring. The bathrooms are created out of Galina limestone and silver travertine which helps create a sensual ad relaxing atmosphere.
The Grade II listed building holds it classic original features and consists of a lift, a dedicated on-site concierge and storage lockers for all apartments.
With its central location and excellent public transport facilities, Mayfair allows easy access to the rest of London. Nearby underground stations include Bond Street (Central and Jubilee lines), Marble Arch (Central Line), Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines) and several regular and varied bus services further improve accessibility.
Tenant Fees May Apply
£1,995 per week
A truly stunning and recently refurbished two double bedroom apartment in the heart of Mayfair.
The property has been finished to the highest standard throughout and comprises double height ceilings, a beautiful entrance hall and a large double reception room with fire place, a large eat-in kitchen with state of the art appliances, generous master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom room, a second double bedroom with built in storage and en-suite wet-room and a guest W/C.
The apartment further benefits from a pebbled outside terrace with private access via Park Street and just a few moments' walk to the many amenities Mayfair and Bond Street has to offer.
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