In the 17th century they were worlds apart: one a hunting ground for London's aristocracy; the other a farmers market. Times haven't changed a lot in almost 400 years. Even now you're bound to pass the odd queen in Soho; while Covent Garden's Italian-style piazza has long been a hive of activity.
These two eclectic districts of the capital still draw a diverse populous to their pulsating pavements. Soho's narrow mosaic of streets and hidden alleyways are the epitome of London cool, where artists, tailors, media workers and musicians collide, allured by the area's creative, edgy nature.
And while soulful Soho is synonymous with style, Covent Garden's leafy quarter is a cosmopolitan village of culture and colour. Crowds of tourists, theatre-goers, caffeine junkies and market traders pack themselves into 'Theatreland' each day, where the area prides itself on being the nurturer of the newly renovated Royal Opera House and a string of prestigious theatres.
These vibrant neighbourhoods, however, have never lost their hardy residential community.
Property is at a premium and everything is within an easy stroll of the sights. Those that can afford to live in Soho and Covent Garden have the West End and all that it offers right on their doorstep, including über-trendy clothing stores, funky jazz clubs, cutting-edge production houses and a throng of bars, pubs, open-air cafés, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and art galleries.
Well-served by public transport, Soho has set the trend for London loft living. A large cross-section of potential tenants, from celebrities to city high-flyers, are moving into prominent locations (such as Wardour Street's Soho Lofts and above the Soho Theatre) as well as the quieter back streets.
Hidden away in Covent Garden are fabulous innovative penthouses with roof terraces and converted period buildings in quaint streets. Easy to navigate and with a consistently strong rental market, the area is within close proximity to The City offering convenient access to London's financial district.
These two eclectic districts of the capital still draw a diverse populous to their pulsating pavements. Soho's narrow mosaic of streets and hidden alleyways are the epitome of London cool, where artists, tailors, media workers and musicians collide, allured by the area's creative, edgy nature.
And while soulful Soho is synonymous with style, Covent Garden's leafy quarter is a cosmopolitan village of culture and colour. Crowds of tourists, theatre-goers, caffeine junkies and market traders pack themselves into 'Theatreland' each day, where the area prides itself on being the nurturer of the newly renovated Royal Opera House and a string of prestigious theatres.
These vibrant neighbourhoods, however, have never lost their hardy residential community.
Property is at a premium and everything is within an easy stroll of the sights. Those that can afford to live in Soho and Covent Garden have the West End and all that it offers right on their doorstep, including über-trendy clothing stores, funky jazz clubs, cutting-edge production houses and a throng of bars, pubs, open-air cafés, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and art galleries.
Well-served by public transport, Soho has set the trend for London loft living. A large cross-section of potential tenants, from celebrities to city high-flyers, are moving into prominent locations (such as Wardour Street's Soho Lofts and above the Soho Theatre) as well as the quieter back streets.
Hidden away in Covent Garden are fabulous innovative penthouses with roof terraces and converted period buildings in quaint streets. Easy to navigate and with a consistently strong rental market, the area is within close proximity to The City offering convenient access to London's financial district.
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