Letting Agents in Harlesden London NW10
Area Feature
Harlesdon is in many ways an 'up and coming' place. Since its inception as a rural village in the 19th century, it has quickly grown to become a thriving inner-city suburb that is rich in culture and community-based activities.
The impending arrival of the Crossrail and regeneration efforts by Brent Council has really helped to put Harlesden on the map, and it is rapidly becoming popular with young, aspiring artists, families and yuppies.
It is better known for its vibrant Caribbean culture and is unofficially known as the 'reggae capital' of London.
This is just one of many testaments to its diversity and multiculturalism. The area also benefits from Irish, Portuguese, Colombian and Brazilian communities.
As a result, there are now many mouth-watering restaurants and cafés in which you can sample food from many of these cultures.
It also has its fair share of authentic Irish pubs, which as you can imagine are very popular among the locals.
Regeneration
Harlesden centre is now in the process of regeneration. Plans to revamp the area were started in May 2013, and are expected to take another six months to complete.
After consultation with local residents and organisations, the £4 million scheme will see Harlesden town centre transformed and a section of the high street become a semi-pedestrianised zone by 2015.
As part of the project, traffic will be redirected around the centre of Harlesden, in a bid to cut journey times and congestion.
At the same time, the project will also see newly-paved and wider footways built to provide more space for pedestrians.
There will also be more trees planted in the area, as part of plans to improve air quality.
In addition, more parking spots will be built for cyclists and new bus stops will also be constructed.
The Jubilee Clock - one of the most iconic landmarks in Harlesden -will be temporarily removed from its present location on a traffic island for six months.
Commenting on the scheme, councillor Jim Moher said: "Harlesden's regeneration has been a long time in the planning and I'm so delighted that we are now at the stage where the work can finally begin.
"This regeneration is great news for Harlesden and Brent as a whole because it will not only enhance the environment it will also create opportunities and bring economic growth to the local community and beyond."
History
Like many areas in London, Harlesden came from relatively humble beginnings. It started off as a rural village, in which cottages were built for for railway and industrial workers, while bigger homes were constructed for the middle class.
However as industrial development got underway, more and more factories were built in the area and these slowly began to replace farms and woodlands.
As an increasing number of terraced homes and industrial houses were built, it very quickly grew into an urban stronghold.
However, the face of Harlesden very quickly began to change again, in the 1950s and 1960s, when the first wave of Caribbean immigration began.
The next few decades would see new arrivals from Ireland, Africa, Europe and the Indian subcontinent as well.
All of these communities have contributed a great deal to the rich heritage of the area and its resulting influences.
Properties
Properties consist mainly of terraced housing and flat conversions, with some of the bigger homes located in the suburbs.
There is a large number of flats in the locality, and they sell for between £250,000 and £799,000.
The average flat price in Harlesden stands at around £300 per week. On the other hand, renting a home will cost an average £519 per week.
Around 86 per cent of the properties in the area are flats, while 14 per cent are houses.
Schools
There are a selection of schools in Harlesden which have been rated as 'good' by Ofsted.
This includes the Brentfield, Mitchell Brook, Leopold and Newfield primaries, and the Convent of Jesus and Mary, Newman Catholic College and Capital City Academy secondary schools.
Property To Rent in Harlesden NW10
£380 per week
3 bedroom flat arranged over the first and second floors of this period terraced property.
The flat has a spacious reception room and kitchen with a breakfast bar and 3 good sized bedrooms.
Located approx 10 minutes from Willesden Junction Station and a short walk to a variety of shops and bus routes.
Use of Loft space.
Available December
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£280 per week
DELIGHTFUL ONE BEDROOM FLAT IN MODERN BLOCK WITH SECURE PARKING & COMMUNAL GARDEN:
This bright one bedroom flat is in excellent condition and is on the ground floor of a small block with only 6 flats.
Lovely modern bathroom with underfloor heating.
The flat has a reception room at the front and a double bedroom over looking the COMMUNAL GARDEN and a double bedroom with one wall of wardrobes.
There is a secure parking space which is accessed via an electric gate. Located by Willesden Bus Garage and less than 10 minutes walk to Dollis Hill underground Station - Jubilee Line Zone 3.
Unfurnished:
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£135 per week
We are pleased to offer this double room available near Hanger Lane. Comprises double room, fitted kitchen, toilet and shower, central heating, double glazing, few minutes to hanger lane and stonebridge park station. Rent Includes all the bills.
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£220 per week
A well-presented double Studio Flat.
Offering open plan living area with double bed, kitchen with all mod cons and spacious shower room.
ALL bills included except electricity.
Situated within close proximities to shops & transport links to Neasden shopping centre and free parking.
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£1,845 per week
Offering modern and contemporary living space throughout this newly refubished and exceptionally large nine bedroom, double fronted gated house features stylish interior design with six en suite bathrooms, two reception rooms, dining room, private paved garden with large indoor swimming pool and ample off-street parking. Further benefits include a high spec finish throughout, tiled flooring, pool house with bedroom and en suite. Offered furnished or unfurnished.
Alexander Avenue is a pleasant residential area close to the Shops, bars and restaurants of Queen's Park and Willesden Green. Willesden Green Underground Station (Jubilee Line) is close by for links throughout the City and West End.
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£800 per week
A stunning substantial terraced family home on a quiet residential street with 5 large bedrooms in the highly sought after Mount Pleasant Road in NW10.
The property has recently been refurbished to a high standard and boasts ample living and storage space. Moments to the nearby travel links and amenities with Willesden Green station (Jubilee Line) and Kensal Rise station (Overground) a short walk away.
This substantial property is offered furnished and comprises of a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, workspace and storage, 5 spacious bedrooms with large windows for plenty of natural light, a family bathroom with shower and a separate shower room and a separate WC on the ground floor. The spacious bright living room with dining space has large patio doors leading onto the private rear garden with patio area.
Further benefits from off street private parking and ample living space for families, professional sharers or students.
Ideal for student accommodation as the property is within easy access to The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of Westminster, Imperial College London Hammersmith Campus and ICMP London - The Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance school.
There are plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants nearby including a large Sainsburys in Willesden and local amenities include Willesden Sports Centre, Lexi Independent Cinema and the green open spaces of Queen's Park and Roundwood Park are a 15 minute walk away.
Transport Links:
Nearest station: Willesden Green (Jubilee Line) & Kensal Rise (Overground)
Buses: 6, 28, 52, 187, 206, 302, 452.
Available mid September.
Call now to book a viewing with Mapesbury Estate Agents in NW2 on 0208 451 8999.
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£325 per week
Two bedroom 1st floor flat with a open plan kitchen.
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£550 per week
3 bedroom garden flat with 2 reception kitchen and a bathroom. Awailable now
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