Located in Central West London, the postcode district of W2 encompasses districts such as Bayswater, Lancaster Gate, Marble Arch, Paddington and Hyde Park. These districts are situated in Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and are well known for their high value historical luxury homes and flats for sale or rent. Many properties in W2 are located close to public transportation and notable landmarks, making them attractive options for property hunters. Here are a few of the many reasons to rent property in W2.

Sophisticated properties: For those who enjoy 18th and 19th century architecture, renting property in W2 is ideal. The majority of properties here are Georgian; they were built during the Georgian era spanning from 1714 to 1830. Houses and flats built during this time feature lovely landscaping and huge floor plans, and are characterised by symmetry and uniformity. The area of W2 also features properties built during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), with several Victorian stucco terraces now divided into flats. Properties in this area offer great living spaces and a prime location, giving home buyers or renters outstanding value for money.

Notable landmarks: There are several notable landmarks in W2 including Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and the Saint Sophia Cathedral. Hyde Park is one of the most popular open spaces in London and consists of 615 acres of land and the Serpentine Lake which is popular for sailing and boating activities. Hyde Park is famous for its Speakers Corner and is contiguous with Kensington Gardens – another notable landmark in W2. The Kensington Gardens were once the private gardens of Kensington Palace and is one of the Royal Parks of London. Saint Sophia Cathedral is a beautiful Greek Orthodox Church situated in Bayswater. Designed by John Oldrid Scott in 1879, the church is elaborately decorated with different kinds of marble and mosaics in an elaborate Byzantine style.

Convenient transportation: W2 is well known for Paddington Railway Station, a central London railway terminus and underground station in Paddington. The station has recently been modernised and has Crossrail - a new railway for London and the South East running from Maidenhead in the West into Essex and Kent in the East. It also has a direct link to Heathrow Airport – the Heathrow Express. Properties owners in W2 will also enjoy easy access to the A40 road route and numerous bus and tube stations.