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.
A Tale of Two Cities
The link between Westminster and the City of London, modern Strand has shaken off it’s reputation as a traffic congested artery to be avoided, now boasting a Soho House at 180 Strand, a number of luxury residential developments and a wonderful new public space at the eastern end where it meets Aldwych around St. Mary’s Church opposite Kings College London.
St. Martin’s Lane boasts numerous venues including The Duke of York’s and Noel Coward theatres and the London Coliseum, home of the English National Opera, but also some wonderful pedestrianised streets with a true village atmosphere such as New Row and Cecil Court.
Take a Tour
Our film takes a tour of the neighbourhood to give you a flavour of a day in the life of St. Martin’s & Strand.
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Why St. Martins & Strand?
Strand is an important gateway between Westminster and the City of London and home to some iconic locations such as The Savoy Hotel, Bush House, The Adelphi and Somerset House, with the wonderful open space of Victoria Embankment Gardens overlooking the River Thames towards the South Bank providing welcome relief from city life.
Old World Charm, Modern Living
St. Martin’s Lane can be traced back as far as the 13th Century when it linked the two churches of St. Giles-in-the-Fields and St.Martin-in-the-Fields, but the modern incarnation is a bustling boulevard with a cafe culture reminiscent of continental cities, an Ian Schrager hotel and numerous restaurants including vegan favourite Mildred’s and the legendary J. Sheekey.
Wizard’s Alleys
Historic Goodwins Court and Cecil Court are the charming streets rumoured to be the inspriation for Knockturn & Diagon Alleys in the Harry Potter books
Boutique Beds
The St. Martin’s Lane Hotel was former Studio 54 owner Ian Schrager’s first European hotel, designed by long-term collaborator Philippe Starck
A Bridge Not Far
London’s South Bank is just a short stroll across The Thames via either Waterloo Bridge or Hungerford Bridge, both offering some of the best views of the Capital
Just Boat It!
The Thames Clipper from Embankment Pier offers a regular boat service to the financial centres of The City & Canary Wharf, plus it’s a great way to see London
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…
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.
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.
Carnaby
An enclave of only 14 streets in the north west corner of Soho, yet Carnaby is very much a neighbourhood in its own right. Carnaby Street is world renowned as the epicentre of Swinging London in the 1960’s, and has continued its association with fashion and youth culture to this day.
Chinatown
Chinatown is a vibrant enclave where East meets West, nestled between Soho, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden. A captivating oasis of Asian cuisine and culture, adorned with ornate Chinese gates and colorful lanterns.
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.
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.
Catherine Street,
Covent Garden WC2
A superb one bedroom flat on the first floor (walk up) of a period building located within the ever popular Opera Quarter in Covent Garden. There is a modern open plan kitchen reception room, good size bathroom and double bedroom with built in wardrobes. There are wooden floors (tiled in bathroom).
£515 pw
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High Holborn,
Midtown WC1
This fantastic one bed apartment is located in a smart residential apartment block on High Holborn, WC1. Being on the first floor, the property benefits from very high ceilings which create a generous feeling of volume and space.
£765,000
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Berwick Street,
Soho W1
A fantastic duplex apartment located on the 2nd & 3rd floors. The property has a large eat-in kitchen and separate reception room. The 3rd floor comprises a good sized master bedroom, 2nd bedroom and bathroom. We are awaiting photos but please get in touch to see the video and arrange a viewing.
£750 pw
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Kingsway,
Holborn WC2
This elegant lateral apartment occupies the entire fourth floor of an attractive period building adjacent to Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the interior and exterior provide modern luxury in a sympathetically restored architectural gem.
£2,050,000
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Berwick Street,
Soho W1
A two double bedroom apartment with a further study / guest room, with two fantastic balconies located in located in Soho. The flat is arranged over the third & fourth floors There is a large open plan kitchen reception room with oak wood floors and air conditioning throughout.
£1,350 pw
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Henrietta Street,
Covent Garden WC2
Occupying the entire second floor of this handsome period building in prominent position overlooking Covent Garden’s iconic Piazza, this generously proportioned three bedroom lateral apartment offers a level of space and specification rarely available in London’s West End.