Barons Court
Rather more affordable than Fulham itself, Barons Court (part of the W14 post code) has a lot going for it. The Piccadilly line can be reached at Barons Court station, which along with West Kensington station and the nearby A4, makes transport this area’s strong suit.
The neighbourhood
A quiet idyll most of the year, Queens tennis club makes its presence felt in summer, when the famous ‘Queens’ tournament takes place in the run up to Wimbledon – drawing in top players from around the world. Local residents get free evening access to. Mahatma Ghandi lived here as a student, paying regular visits to the church on Challoner Street, now one of London’s foremost Indian cultural centres, offering courses in yoga and meditation.
The area
A great deal of the property here was built by Sir William Palliser, who named the roads after himself and his Irish family associations; Fairholme, Charleville and Comeragh. There is coveted cafe, C'est ici which is a favourite spot for the locals or the commuters picking up a take out coffee on the way to the tube. You can walk into central Fulham and Parsons Green from here and it really does feel like a little enclave. The busy A4 to the North defines the area as does the North End Road to the East.
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Area guide
Local amenities
A good mix of cafes, basrs and restaurants can be found on Parsons Green Lane and New Kings Road including the popular Bayley & Sage delicatessen and the famous (or infamous) White Horse pub at the northern end of the green. Brik’s home is also also here, right next to the White Horse pub.
Schools
Lady Margaret girl’s school is a highly regarded school right on the green and the London Oratory boy’s school is also nearby. There are various independent schools nearby including Kensington Prep school.
Leisure
The green is a great spot for a stroll or picnic in the sun, as is Eelbrook Common. The river and the Thames Path is not far away and if you’re into rock climbing, there’s a fantastic bouldering wall in the small business park near the tube station.
Transport
Parsons Green District line tube station provides quick links to the rest of London and there are numerous bus routes running along New Kings Road and Fulham Road.
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