Carlyle Square, London SW3

Often considered to be the most enchanting of garden squares in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Carlyle Square sits conveniently at the western end of Chelsea’s famous Kings Road. It stands apart from other squares due to its generous width, the trees and well managed gardens, and the variance in architecture. There is only pedestrian access from the Kings Road, which gives the square a secret garden feel, as vehicle access is only available off the adjacent Old Church Street. Carlyle truly is a wonderful family garden square. Number 41 is a generous, wide family house, situated in the south western corner of the square and forms the centre piece of a three house terrace, that creates a book end to the western side of the square, with views into the square. The house is Grade II listed but has been extended under the garden to give this house an advantage of size over other Carlyle houses, now 3,645 sq ft.