Holland Park’s Man and Van

When searching for a new home what do you look for?. Do you want something fashionable or something more practical that has the space you need?. Does the area have to be in the heart of the city with top restaurants and shops or do you want something low-key where your family can relax?. Whatever you are looking for you should chose whatever is right for you because once you do you will have found your dream home. 

It's unfortunate, because sometimes we get so excited for our move that we can forget about packing. There's so much to do starting with organising your belongings and acquiring wrapping and containers. Packing can take a while because you never realise how much you own until it has to be placed in boxes. You have to be ready to move large objects and furniture out of your home and have transport waiting for them, which has to have parking permits sorted (more information here). Then once it arrives at your new address you have to unload and unpack everything.

It all may seem to much but help is at hand. One phone call to 020 3743 9354 will put you in contact with Man and Van. We'll be able to tackle all your moving problems with skill and experience so that the job goes smoothly and quickly. We can provide a free, no commitment quote which will give you a good idea of our services and excellent prices.

Holland Park is a part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and located in the west of Central London. It is a fashionable and prosperous area with many eye-catching Victorian houses for sale, as well as many high class shops and restaurants. Kensington High Street boarders it to the south, Holland Park Avenue in the north, Holland Road is the west, and Kensington Church Street in the east. Holland Park's post code districts are W8, W11 and W14. It is one of the most expensive areas in London to live with some surpassing £10 million. Several embassies are located here.

The area was mostly rural up to the 19th century. It was originally a part of the grounds of Holland House mansion but over time the owners sold much of the land for residential development. Some of the small areas around the grounds included the Phillimore Estate and Campden Hill Square. In the later 1800s, many artist moved to the area including Frederic Leighton and Val Prinsep, as well as many collectors. Holland Park was popular with the upper middle class and has become more upmarket since. The Royal Crescent was designed in 1839, based on Bath Crescent. Many of the houses have since been converted into apartments.

Holland Park open space is the key feature of the area and is one of the most popular parks in all of London. Much of the northern half is woodland, with Holland House and several gardens in the middle and sport areas in the south. Some of the park's key features are a giant chess set, an orangey building, a cricket pitch,  tennis courts, a Japanese style garden. A youth hostel, children's playgrounds and wildlife such as squirrels and peacocks. Opera Holland Park holds annual events and the Commonwealth institute resides here.

Several notable people have made Holland Park their home, including actor and director Kenneth Branagh, actress Anita Dobson, Simon Cowell, Jeremy Clarkson, Roxy Music front man Bryan Ferry and Queen member Brian May. Call Man and Van now and you can join these celebrities in your new Holland Park Home.