Take five | Walk the school run - the best family homes near London's leading schools
With the new school year underway, we’re taking a look at five family homes in London that are within walking distance of some of the capital’s most prestigious schools.
From independent girls’ schools to leading prep schools, these properties offer the convenience of having the school run on your doorstep, while also providing the space and lifestyle that make London such an appealing place for family living. Whether you’re looking to buy or rent, here are five homes where city life and family life come together.
Park Road
Marylebone, London
A minute down the road (0.2 miles) from Francis Holland School, this impressive five-bedroom apartment offers plenty of space for family life in the heart of London. Regent’s Park is just moments away, providing one of the London’s most famous green spaces for walks, playtime and weekends outdoors.
The North Penthouse
South Kensington, London
For families looking to rent close to one of London’s leading pre-prep schools, this four-bedroom penthouse is just a short distance (0.3 miles) from Wetherby School. Set within Roland Gardens, the apartment offers generous family accommodation while keeping school mornings simple.
Clareville Street
South Kensington, London
Less than a 10-minute walk (0.4 miles) from the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, this beautiful three-bedroom house welcomes family life with a cinema room for relaxed evenings at home and a dedicated wine-tasting room for the adults. With Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens within easy reach, the location offers plenty of space for outdoor fun alongside the cultural attractions, restaurants and shops of South Kensington.
The Turret
Hampstead, London
This exquisite Jacobean Revival-style home is made for family life, with six bedrooms, generous living spaces and a private walled garden. Set within walking distance (0.8 miles) of South Hampstead High School, The Turret combines period character with the space and flexibility families need, while the garden provides a private setting for play and entertaining time at home.
Ringmer Avenue
Fulham, London
Just an eight-minute walk (0.3 miles) from Fulham Pre-Prep, this newly refurbished five-bedroom home combines generous proportions with a thoughtful layout designed around modern family life. An open-plan kitchen and dining space, private rear garden and dedicated boot room provide the practical flexibility families need, while the additional bedrooms offer space for children, guests or working from home.