Kings Cross
Once a gritty transport interchange, King’s Cross has re-emerged as one of London’s most exciting and liveable neighbourhoods. Today, it’s a curated mix of waterside calm, cutting-edge design, and tech-fuelled ambition — all orbiting the buzz of Granary Square and the Regent’s Canal. Expect heritage architecture and hyper-modern thinking in equal measure. From cobbled lanes and listed gasholders to the sweeping curves of Heatherwick Studio’s Coal Drops Yard, there’s no other district in the capital with quite this energy.
London’s Tech & Creative Quarter
Coal Drops Yard is the retail and culinary heart of the area. Start your day with a cardamom bun and pour-over at Redemption Roasters, then explore fashion favourites like Universal Works, Rains and A.P.C. For lunch, Sons + Daughters is a local go-to for stacked sandwiches, while Plaza Pastor serves up tacos, mezcal and a great playlist under the arches. Hicce brings modern British plates in a stylish setting, Barrafina delivers signature tapas, and The Rooftop at The Standard is your golden hour go-to for cocktails with a skyline view.
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Why Kings Cross?
Alongside the lifestyle offering is one of London’s most important new business districts. The highly anticipated Google ‘landscraper’ HQ, stretching a full city block alongside the canal, will soon welcome over 7,000 staff — cementing King’s Cross as a global tech and innovation hub. Other neighbours include Meta, Nike, Universal Music, LVMH, and Central Saint Martins — whose creative influence spills out into the public realm daily. King’s Cross isn’t just a crossroads, it’s a destination in its own right.
Tech, Creativity, Space to Breathe
The mix here is varied but vibrant — tech giants and start-ups alongside bookshops and design graduates. Yet despite its pace, King’s Cross still offers space to breathe. Camley Street Natural Park provides a pocket of peace minutes from the station, and the canal towpath leads walkers and cyclists east to Islington or west towards Little Venice. Granary Square is a magnet for summer sunseekers, families and freelancers, with pop-ups, fountains, and a changing roster of al fresco food trucks.
The Long Game
Google’s “landscraper” HQ will soon bring over 7,000 employees to the area, making King’s Cross one of Europe’s largest tech campuses.
Sundaes & Side Hustles
Coal Drops Yard blends architectural flair with an indie spirit — from fashion studios to design-forward homeware boutiques.
Step In To The Wild
Camley Street Natural Park offers an unexpectedly tranquil green space for birds, bugs, and bookworms — right beside the canal.
From Tapas to Tequila
The food scene is among London’s best: Barrafina, Plaza Pastor, Hicce and Sons + Daughters all within a few sun-soaked steps.
Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury is a little slice of bohemian paradise in the heart of London, historic streets lined with handsome Georgian townhouses, leafy garden squares and a vibe that oozes culture & creativity.
Holborn & St. Giles
Holborn is the gateway from the City of London to the West End and home to the UK’s legal profession. Situated around the grand garden square of Lincoln’s Inn Fields, it’s home to many top law firms, barrister’s chambers and the London School of Economics & Political Science.
Fitzrovia
Bordering Soho immediately to the north of Oxford Street, Fitzrovia is an historic yet thoroughly modern neighbourhood, full of creativity and a fantastic community spirit with residents fiercely protective of its individuality – locals fought hard against the attempted ‘re-branding’ of the area to Noho in the early 2000’s. Make no mistake, this is no poor relation to Soho, if anything, Fitzrovia is the cool and sophisticated sibling…
Covent Garden
One of London’s most iconic and recognisable destinations, perhaps from the outsider’s perspective nothing more than a hub for tourists, shoppers, theatre goers or opera aficionados, but scratch the surface and there is so much more to discover about this thriving community…
Soho
Soho is surely the epitome of London life, the beating heart of the West End, a vibrant enclave where history, creativity and a sense of rebellion collide to create a truly original and unrivalled neighbourhood. Globally recognised for its bohemian spirit, Soho has been a haunt for artists, writers, poets and musicians for centuries. Modern Soho is a paradise for creatives, culture vultures, foodies and night owls.
Seven Dials
Seven Dials is a charm-packed lifestyle & gastronomy hub connecting Covent Garden with Soho, defined by seven characterful cobbled streets radiating from the unmistakable sundial dating from the 1690’s.
St. Martin’s & Strand
St. Martin’s Lane is Covent Garden’s western border, a bustling thoroughfare linking Seven Dials with Trafalgar Square and a gateway to the wider West End. Strand is the southern boundary of Covent Garden running parallel to the River Thames and linking the cities of London & Westminster. A neighbourhood that offers everything from river views and world class theatres, to green open space and village vibes.
Bankside
Located opposite the City of London, Bankside is culture-rich and superbly connected, balancing the energy of the South Bank with a slightly slower rhythm through its mix of historic lanes, former industrial buildings and modern development. Defined by its river frontage and choice of crossings: Millennium, Southwark, Blackfriars and London Bridge all link directly to the Square Mile.
Our Picks
Southampton Street,
Covent Garden WC2
This exceptionally bright and airy one bedroom apartment is situated on the second floor of Dudley House, a sympathetically restored period building located directly south of the Piazza on Southampton Street, in the heart of Covent Garden
£850,000
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Berwick Street,
Soho W1
A stylish one bedroom apartment on Berwick Street in the heart of Soho, near the famed weekday food market. Finished in a contemporary style with wooden floors, a modern shower room, and ample storage. Available December, unfurnished.
£685 pw
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Rupert Street,
Chinatown
A bright and well proportioned two bedroom apartment on the fourth floor of an attractive period building in the heart of Chinatown. Featuring a generous open plan living space, wood floors, excellent storage and lift access. Available early January, unfurnished (furnished by separate negotiation).
£965 pw
Read more Lexington Street,
Soho W1
A fantastic modern studio apartment is in a popular location in Soho. Situated on the 2nd floor, the studio room overlooks Lexington Street and has wood floors throughout, a modern open plan kitchen and contemporary shower room. Available mid-January on an unfurnished.
£570 pw
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Carnaby Lofts,
Ganton Street
Beautifully furnished two bedroom, two bathroom loft apartment with dual aspect panoramic views across Carnaby Street, Soho and the London skyline. Set within a recently completed development in the heart of the West End. Available early January.
£1,715 pw
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Carnaby Street,
Soho W1
Blending period charm with a modern finish, this well-proportioned one bedroom apartment is an attractive building in the heart of Carnaby. There is a separate contemporary kitchen and stylish ensuite shower room with a vibrant monochrome finish. Available early July, unfurnished.
£850 pw
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Shelton Street,
Covent Garden
With two double bedrooms, two shower rooms and a contemporary aesthetic throughout, this apartment is ideal for two sharers. On the first floor, with lift access, in a sought-after block in Seven Dials, with its many independent shops and eateries. Available December, unfurnished.
£800 pw
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Bedfordbury,
Covent Garden WC2
A modern two bedroom, two bathroom duplex apartment within The Hop House, an award winning residential development on Bedfordbury, a quiet part-pedestrianised street in central Covent Garden, with the flexibility to create a separate dining area, a third bedroom or study, as well as a private terrace.
£1,550,000
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Ganton Street,
Carnaby W1
A unique one bedroom maisonette apartment split over two floors on a pretty cobbled street in Carnaby. Brimming with original character with wood panelling, fireplaces and an original bread oven that complement its contemporary interior. Available early November, unfurnished.
£780 pw
Read more King Street,
Covent Garden WC2
A striking duplex penthouse apartment with private roof terrace, two bedrooms and further study positioned in a stunning period building with sweeping staircase off Covent Garden’s Piazza. Finished to a high specification with an inviting open-plan living space. Available immediately, unfurnished.