Welcome to Mayfair.The Most exclusive address in London - If not the world!
Mayfair is dominated in the north by three large squares which are: Grosvenor, Hanover and Berkeley. It lies right in the heart of a number of famous and exclusive shopping areas which somewhat helps to explain its desirability. It borders Oxford Street in the north, Piccadilly in the South, Park Lane in the West and Regent Street in the East so whether it is designer or high street goods you are after, all are within easy walking distance. In fact, Mayfair is renowned around the world for its array of top designer boutiques which line its wide, tree-lined streets. Mayfair is largely commercial and houses a number of leading corporate headquarters, a cluster of hedge funds and many real estate businesses. Important buildings in the area include the United States embassy in Grosvenor Square, the Royal Academy of Arts, The Handel House Museum, the Grosvenor House Hotel and Claridge's. Rent prices are among the highest not only in London but in the world hence its place on the Monopoly board. There is still a substantial amount of residential property which is interspersed between luxury five-star hotels, top-class restaurants and exclusive shopping areas. Mayfair's stunning architecture is like a magnet for the wealthy. The postcode W1 is one of the most sought after in the whole of London and those that live here rub shoulders with (or are in fact) some of the world’s most wealthiest and influential people. Despite being in the centre of London, it is somewhat of a serene haven with stunning squares, beautiful parks and exclusive shopping opportunities. It is these which have attracted people for almost 300 years and will undoubtedly do so for many more centuries to come. |
