Renting in Hyde Park W2

If you are renting in Hyde Park W2 and Marylebone (its closet neighbour) you will be centrally located, but you will find they are surprisingly residential and peaceful, once the rush hour finishes. Property for rent in Hyde Park and Marylebone is highly favourable for many people because it has five London Underground stations. Paddington is also close by and there are regular trains to Heathrow (on the Heathrow Express, journey time 30 minutes). The area's many back streets, peaceful squares and diverse mixture of cultures, have made houses and flats to rent in Hyde Park and Marylebone increasingly fashionable.

Marylebone has an interesting mix of bohemian and highly superior accommodation. Old mansion blocks and brand new developments are intertwined with charming mews houses and single family residences. The environment is very pleasant, with leafy tree-lined crescents and many squares to enjoy and stroll along after a busy day at work. Accommodation with central communal gardens is everyone's dream in London. Bryanston Square and Montagu Square, situated west of Hyde Park, has this luxury and has therefore become an extremely sought after location to live.

Although Marylebone Road and Oxford Street remains a hive of activity, it is possible to escape to tranquillity with unique village type environments tucked away in back streets and squares. St John's Wood High Street and Regents Park is reminiscent of this.

The surrounding area has much to offer in the way of entertainment. Towards Oxford Street there are an increasing number of restaurants and Marylebone High Street has a number of cafés, bars, eateries and delicatessens. The famous London Zoo is a haven for children and is in Hyde Park. The Elephant House and the Aviary are particularly popular. For those who take an interest in plays and literature, Shakespeare is performed in the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park throughout the summer and creates a wonderful atmosphere. The Park's beautiful gardens and lake make the perfect setting. You can enjoy classical music at Wigmore Hall, which was built in 1901 by Friedrich Bechstein and is renowned for its fantastic acoustics. The infamous Harley Street is also very close to the area and is where, in 1845, medical specialists first moved in. Health care and surgery still goes on their today. West End theatres, cinemas and other entertainments are all within easy reach.

If you are moving to the area with children, St Marylebone School is an excellent state school that achieves excellent results. Queen's College and Francis Holland Schools are selective independent Schools.