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Immerse yourself in the tranquility and beauty of Camden Goods Yard

What's it like to live in the heart of London's vibrant NW1 whilst enjoying the world-class parks of Regent's Park, Primrose Hill and Hampstead Heath? 

A stroll through Camden's administrative district can't be complete without a visit to the Royal Park, the renowned Regent's Park - the former Regent's summer residence. With over 400 acres of superbly landscaped parkland, birds and flowers, sparkling waters, a boating area, courts and a children's playground, and the London Zoo, there's plenty to do on a daily basis.

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Take a stroll up Primrose Hill, London's most romantic hill, renowned for its greenery, colourful houses and stunning skyline. Watch the golden dusk fade to violet as the sun sets, and night falls against a deepening indigo sky, it is a picturesque experience. Next to the park, Regent's Park Road is also a beautiful sight to behold, dotted not only with mansions, but also with great food and independent designer shops. It's no wonder that famous actors such as Daniel Craig and Jude Law have spared no expense in purchasing their ideal homes in this area.

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From Camden Goods Yard, it's an eight-minute cycle to Hampstead Heath, the city's green hub, a paradise in which a few friends and family can talk about the world amidst the towering trees and green spaces.

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Camden Market is a food lover's paradise, where food from all over the world meets. With over 1,000 stalls along the river, there is something new for your taste buds every day. Whether it's a crispy beef quesadilla, a juicy Hainanese chicken, or a flavoursome Thai-style rice omelette with stir-fried chilli and minced pork in aromatic leaves, there's something for every palate.

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Camden is also one of London's top cultural districts, with a wealth of cultural resources and a strong arts and culture scene. The British Library, British Museum and galleries are all within easy reach. Complementing Camden, Hampstead is also known as the cradle of the intelligentsia: Dickens, the literary scholar, Marx, the economist and Freud, the psychologist, all lived here. Many families choose to live here because they want their children to be exposed to this culture from a young age.

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Camden Goods Yard has excellent educational resources nearby, with excellent primary and secondary schools and tertiary institutions within easy reach. Not only is there The Hall School, a century-old boys' school with over 60% of its graduates going on to the UK's top school, there is also South Hampstead High School, a star girls' school with 20% of its students going on to Oxbridge, and Hampstead High School, a music performance and arts school which is ranked number one in London, all within easy reach. There's also Hampstead Fine Arts College, London's top-ranked music and performing arts secondary school - with famous alumni such as Orlando Bloom and Alfie Allen, who starred in Game of Thrones. University College London, The London School of Economics and Political Science, Central Saint Martins are all easily accessible within 20 minutes by public transport.

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What are your thoughts on having a quiet and elegant home against a literary backdrop in the middle of a bustling city?

 

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