The Central London situation of Marylebone provides the convenience of shopping, theatre, art galleries and museums. Our Marylebone properties are within walking distance of Oxford Street, Bond Street, Harley Street, Regent’s Park and have easy access to the major tourist attractions.
Marylebone, to the south and east of Regent's Park, is bounded by Great Portland Street, Oxford Street and Edgware Road.
The area was originally made up of two manors, Lileston and Tyburn. In the 14th Century the area was violent and unpleasant and it was the home of the Tyburn Gallows for 400 years.
The original parish church was situated in what was to become Oxford street but a second church, St Mary by the Bourne, was built in today’s Marylebone street – the name was soon abbreviated to Marylebone and it gave it’s name to the whole area.
Marylebone was upgrading and in the 16th century the northern part became a royal hunting ground (Regents Park) whilst the southern half was purchased by the Portman family who developed many of the elegant streets and squares.
Marylebone was surrounded by fields until the 18th century but fashionable London moved westwards and Robert Harley, the Earl of Oxford, was responsible for the development of the rural land.
The elegant residences in Marylebone soon attracted an influx of professional people and Harley Street and Wimpole Street provided consulting rooms for the medical profession.
Marylebone High Street has become a trendy and fashionable street and is home to many charming boutiques, shops and restaurants. Madame Tussaud’s is to be found in Marylebone and the Planetarium is another popular attraction. Cricket fans will be delighted by the proximity of Lord’s Cricket ground in nearby St John’s Wood whilst art lovers will enjoy the Wallace Collection.
21st Century Marylebone is an extremely desirable residential area. The area is in great demand and professional people, bankers, actors and entertainers populate this cosmopolitan community.
