Speculative developer Charles Richardson built the houses around St James's Gardens and established the gardens themselves in the late 1840s, for the residents of what was then called St James's Square, part of the Norland Estate. He donated the site for St James's Church to the Church Commissioners, as the houses would be more saleable if they had access to their own church. The historic church was designed by architect Lewis Vulliamy and built between 1844 and 1855. The private communal gardens are laid out in an informal woodland style. Chestnut and lime trees, dating back to the 19th century, dominate the garden.
Originally part of the Norland Estate, the square and beautiful surrounding stucco-fronted houses were built by a property developer in the early 1840s. The railings have been recently restored.
Part of the Norland Estate, laid out by Robert Cantwell in 1846. Award-winning garden restoration and design with enhanced planting. Roses, central herbaceous borders and an interesting variety of trees and shrubs.
A peaceful woodland garden in the heart of the historic Ladbroke Estate, the quiet disturbed only by birdsong and the bells of St John's, Notting Hill.
This garden is part of the Ladbroke Estate and featured in the film 'Notting Hill'. Thomas Allason's plan of 1823 allowed for generous communal gardens, organised in a concentric layout of crescents.
Largely designed and built in 1852-53 by Thomas Allom, this is one of the least altered communal gardens in the area, featuring many old, rare and protected trees.
