Kings Cross
The Town
It might not be evident now, but in the 18th century, King’s Cross appealed to Londoners looking to escape the city, as property buying agents will confirm. The multi-billion pound investment has created 2,000 new homes, 20 new streets, 50 new buildings, and a new campus for the Art College, all of which buyers agents can help you explore. Recoco buying agents can help you find out more about the regeneration, mapped out until 2031.
Your Recoco buying agent can also show you the new buildings coming on line including the ArtHouse, Gasholders London, Plimsoll Building, and Tapestry. Expert Recoco buying agents and property finders will also be pleased to introduce the Triton Building, with its 26 floors of luxury apartments and views in the direction of Regent’s Park.
Alternatively, property buying agents can also show you around spacious industrial and commercial building conversions.
History
Humans have been here since at least AD60, when the Romans fought warrior Queen Boudicca of the Iceni. Rumour has it her remains are still under Platform 9. Or 8. Or 10.
Ever wondered why it’s called King’s Cross? Ask Recoco property finders for details of the “King’s Crossroads”, a monument to King George IV which marked the crossroads of Pentonville Road, Gray’s Inn Road, and Euston Road (formerly New Road). Your real estate buyers agent can explain it’s now the site of the railway station.
The 19th and early 20th century history of the area will be evident if Recoco property finders and buying agents show you some of the mansion blocks, loft apartments, and ex-local authority homes.
Transport
King’s Cross is especially well connected for property buyers needing access to the north. Property buying agents will confirm direct routes include Enfield, Finsbury Park, and Harringay, plus other cities like Cambridge, Sheffield, Leeds, York, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Edinburgh.
Recoco property agents can also offer reassurance on easy airport access: Gatwick, Heathrow, or London. King’s Cross St Pancras Underground station lies on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines, plus Northern (Bank branch), Piccadilly, and Victoria. Buyers agents can confirm the area has been a hub for European travel since Eurostar’s rail terminus opened in 2007.
Numerous National Express, London, and Green Line coach and bus services serve King’s Cross, or ask Recoco buying agents about opportunities for cycling and walking. Road connections for property finders and property buyers alike are also good: the A201 runs south; the A501 west and east; the A1 runs north. Other major routes will facilitate any property search: the A5200, A5202, A5203, and B512.
Education
If education is key to your property search, the local Recoco buying agent can outline excellent local facilities, including the brand new King’s Cross Academy and co-located state-of-the-art Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children. Local independents include Portland Place and Cavendish School. And aspiring leading fashionistas of the future will delight in the proximity of Central Saint Martin.
Celebrity Connections
Artist Sir Antony Gormley is one of many creatives who had studios here; although some King’s Cross celebrities are rather more abstract. As the real estate buyers agent will confirm, technology giant Google continues to expand. And Platform 9 ¾ has a life of its own following the global impact of Harry Potter.
Leisure and Events
Culture-loving property buyers might like to ask the Recoco buying agent about British Library exhibitions or the Charles Dickens Museum; the Foundling Museum; or the Wellcome. The Guildhall and Gagosian may entice gallery lovers. Or your buying agent can enlighten you about the Dark Art at the Crypt.
If you feel like taking a walk through the area, how about delving into the shelves of the Floating Bookshop? Or your Recoco property finder can also outline meandering paths through photogenic Little Venice. Recoco property finders can also tell you about the educational and community events taking place at the Skip Garden.
Rather shop till you drop? Your property finder may recommend the Coal Drops Yard shopping complex or a little entertainment at King’s Place. For green retreats, the Recoco buying agent can help you discover Camley Street Natural Park.
Foodies’ Corner
No matter what cuisine you enjoy, you’ll almost certainly find it in King’s Cross. Indulge yourself at Europe's Longest Champagne Bar, Searcys St Pancras. Or give your property search a “tea-total” boost at Fortnum & Mason. Alternatively, your real estate buyers agent may suggest Euston Road – dozens of independents, traditional pubs, and chain restaurants.
Fun Fact
Euston Road and Pentonville Road both appear on the London Monopoly board.