Embassy exodus returns acres of central London to its residents
As the embassies exit Mayfair and Marylebone, their former bases will free up stunning family homes. While the move of many embassies to Nine Elms at Vauxhall is creating a new residential quarter including thousands of new apartments.
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This year the RHS Chelsea Flower Show promises to be suitably fabulous as it celebrates its centenary year with stunning gardens, including the Forget-me-Not Garden by B&Q and Prince Harry's charity.
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Buy of the week: Stoke Newington, N16
This modern home of almost 1,000sq ft is close to Stoke Newington's high street. A 27ft reception room and two large bedrooms give the flat a spacious feel.
Out of town: Tetbury, Gloucestershire
The beauty spot of Leighterton, with its poppy fields, ivy-covered churches and popular local gastro pub, is home to this four-bedroom house with stone-walled gardens.
Life-changer: Dolwyddelan, Conwy
Have a station all to yourself by buying the Old Station Master's house at Roman Bridge, where trains will stop at your door on request. You also get three bedrooms and 10 acres of grounds.
Oxford spotlight
The small city of Oxford is famous for its university and honeyed stone architecture, but its huge range of property - from affordable new homes to luxurious Victorian houses - and one hour commute to London, are big attractions to home buyers.-
Buy of the week: Stoke Newington, N16
This modern home of almost 1,000sq ft is close to Stoke Newington's high street. A 27ft reception room and two large bedrooms give the flat a spacious feel. -
Out of town: Tetbury, Gloucestershire
The beauty spot of Leighterton, with its poppy fields, ivy-covered churches and popular local gastro pub, is home to this four-bedroom house with stone-walled gardens. -
Life-changer: Dolwyddelan, Conwy
Have a station all to yourself by buying the Old Station Master's house at Roman Bridge, where trains will stop at your door on request. You also get three bedrooms and 10 acres of grounds.
Property search
Hot homes: Dalston
By Kristy Gray
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Fassett Square in Dalston inspired the design of fictional Albert Square in popular TV soap EastEnders
And despite close competition from cutting-edge neighbouring districts — Shoreditch, Hoxton, Hackney and London Fields — this area is rapidly becoming a homes hotspot.
A recent £1.3 million facelift of the main shopping street and improved rail links plugging Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland stations into the capital’s rail and Tube networks mean that this arty, fashionable corner of London is attracting plenty of young home buyers.
We take a property tour to discover period homes and new-build flats to suit buyers on all budgets.
£308,000: one-bedroom new-build flat at Roseberry Place, E8
A one-bedroom flat on the seventh floor of new development "Dalston Point", with an open-plan living/dining room, a modern fitted kitchen, a balcony and 24-hour concierge and gym. Dalston Junction station is on the doorstep.
A one-bedroom flat on the seventh floor of new development "Dalston Point", with an open-plan living/dining room, a modern fitted kitchen, a balcony and 24-hour concierge and gym. Dalston Junction station is on the doorstep.
£580,000: two-bedroom terrace house in Ovanna Mews, N1
This modern mews house is in a secure and gated cobbled courtyard development in popular De Beauvoir Town, close to Kingsland Road and Dalston Junction. The home is split over three floors and has an open-plan kitchen/diner/reception with wood flooring, two double bedrooms, an en-suite wet room and an additional reception room on the top floor.
This modern mews house is in a secure and gated cobbled courtyard development in popular De Beauvoir Town, close to Kingsland Road and Dalston Junction. The home is split over three floors and has an open-plan kitchen/diner/reception with wood flooring, two double bedrooms, an en-suite wet room and an additional reception room on the top floor.
£775,000: five-bedroom house in Alvington Crescent, Dalston, E8
This bright and airy five-bedroom house is arranged over three floors and has a modern interior with period features. A reception room and stunning dining room opens onto the garden, plus there's an open-plan kitchen. Alvington Crescent is close to the local shops on Dalston Lane.
This bright and airy five-bedroom house is arranged over three floors and has a modern interior with period features. A reception room and stunning dining room opens onto the garden, plus there's an open-plan kitchen. Alvington Crescent is close to the local shops on Dalston Lane.
£274,997: one-bedroom flat in John Campbell Road, N16
A one-bedroom ground-floor flat within a handsome Victorian terrace house. The separate, fitted kitchen has direct access to a private courtyard. Dalston Kingsland is the nearest station.
A one-bedroom ground-floor flat within a handsome Victorian terrace house. The separate, fitted kitchen has direct access to a private courtyard. Dalston Kingsland is the nearest station.
£995,000: four-bedroom house in Tottenham Road, N1
This four-bedroom house has an open-plan ground floor with a modern fitten kitchen, underfloor heating and bi-folding doors opening to a garden and terrace area, while the master bedroom has an en-suite show room. The nearest stations are Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland.
This four-bedroom house has an open-plan ground floor with a modern fitten kitchen, underfloor heating and bi-folding doors opening to a garden and terrace area, while the master bedroom has an en-suite show room. The nearest stations are Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland.
£529,995: three-bedroom flat in Sandringham Road, E8
A spacious flat within a period conversion building with three double bedrooms, a large reception room and separate kitchen. Sandringham Road is close to the many bars and restaurants along Kingsland High street.
A spacious flat within a period conversion building with three double bedrooms, a large reception room and separate kitchen. Sandringham Road is close to the many bars and restaurants along Kingsland High street.
£210,000-£235,000: one-bedroom flat in Kingsland High Street, E8
A one-bedroom period property in central Dalston with a bright, open-plan living area and off-street parking opposite Gillett Square and only moments from Dalston Kingsland Overground station.
A one-bedroom period property in central Dalston with a bright, open-plan living area and off-street parking opposite Gillett Square and only moments from Dalston Kingsland Overground station.
£409,000: two-bedroom flat in King Edwards Road, E8
This split-level loft flat has double-height ceilings, a mezzanine level, an open-plan living space, exposed brickwork, original industrial windows and wood flooring throughout.
This split-level loft flat has double-height ceilings, a mezzanine level, an open-plan living space, exposed brickwork, original industrial windows and wood flooring throughout.
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