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Luxury Apartments and Houses in Chelsea
Apartments and townhouses between Sloane Square and the Thames, a short walk from the King's Road
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Garden squares, a famous road and the river at the end of the street
Chelsea has been a fashionable address since Sir Thomas More built his house by the river in the sixteenth century. Painters followed, and so did writers: Turner, Rossetti and Whistler all lived on Cheyne Walk, and Oscar Wilde and John Singer Sargent lived on Tite Street. In the 1960s the King's Road made the district famous for something else entirely, and it has never quite settled down since.
Our Chelsea collection runs to 80+ homes. Most are apartments in stucco terraces and mansion blocks around Sloane Square, Cadogan Square and Cheyne Walk, alongside townhouses with terraces, a few cottages on quiet side streets and flats near Lots Road with views of the Thames.
Here is a guide to the neighbourhood, what to do and when to come.
Chelsea at a glance
- Apartments
- 80+ apartments and houses, with up to 5 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,900 to £5,600 a week, from around £2,200
- Best areas
- Sloane Square, Cheyne Walk and the riverside, Carlyle Square and the quieter streets towards Lots Road
- Highlights
- The RHS Chelsea Flower Show each May, the Chelsea Physic Garden, the Saatchi Gallery and the King's Road
- Getting there
- Sloane Square Underground station; Heathrow is around 45 minutes to an hour by car, depending on traffic
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Rent Juniper Apartment United Kingdom3 bedrooms
House Bise Lots Road Chelsea: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Family-Friendly Amenities – Chelsea4 bedrooms
House Vesper Ranelagh Chelsea: Luxury 4-Bedroom House with Private Garden – Chelsea4 bedrooms
House Helm Stanley Chelsea: Luxury 5-Bedroom Townhouse with Family Facilities – Chelsea London5 bedroomsNearby neighbourhoods
Sloane Square and the King's Road for shops and theatre, Cheyne Walk for the river and quiet streets, and the western end around Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour for more space, with Knightsbridge and Belgravia a short walk away.
From royal private road to high street
The King's Road was once Charles II's private road to Kew, and the public only got the use of it in the nineteenth century. Mary Quant opened her shop Bazaar here in 1955, and in the 1970s Vivienne Westwood's shop at the World's End end of the road helped launch punk. These days there are more interiors shops and cafés than revolutionaries.
Sloane Square is the hub, with the Peter Jones department store, the Royal Court Theatre and Cadogan Hall close by. Behind it, Duke of York Square holds a weekend food market and the Saatchi Gallery. Belgravia and Knightsbridge are a short walk east.
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Blue plaques along the Embankment
Cheyne Walk runs along the Thames, and nearly every other house on it has a famous former owner. Carlyle's House on Cheyne Row, where the historian Thomas Carlyle lived and wrote, is now looked after by the National Trust, and Chelsea Old Church still has its memorial to Thomas More.
Walk out over Albert Bridge, best seen lit up at night, and you are in Battersea Park, which is handy for children and dogs. Further west, the streets around Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour are quieter, with marina views and a little more room for the money.
Wren's hospital and London's oldest botanic garden
The Royal Hospital Chelsea was founded by Charles II in 1682 for veteran soldiers, and Sir Christopher Wren designed its buildings. It is still home to the Chelsea Pensioners, whom you will see about the area in their scarlet coats. The National Army Museum stands next door.
Just along Royal Hospital Road, the Chelsea Physic Garden was founded by the Society of Apothecaries in 1673 and remains a walled garden of medicinal plants with a very civilised café. The museums of South Kensington are around fifteen minutes away on foot.
A May show and a year of good lunches
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show fills the Royal Hospital grounds every May. In 2027 it runs from 18 to 22 May, and during show week the shops and pubs dress their fronts with flowers for Chelsea in Bloom. Apartments go quickly that week, so book early.
Spring and early summer are the best months for the garden squares and the river. December is a good time too, when the Sloane Square lights go up for Christmas shopping. Our concierge can book restaurant tables and theatre seats, find Flower Show tickets when they are available and arrange airport transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured properties in Chelsea
House Chelsea Elm: Elegant 3-Bedroom Townhouse with Terrace – Chelsea3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £7,882 a week
House Gloaming Tite Street Chelsea: Elegant 4-Bedroom Apartment with Roof Terrace – Chelsea4 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £7,259 a week
House Vesper Flood Street Chelsea: Elegant 2-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Private Lift – Chelsea2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £6,671 a week
Apartment Cheyne Chelsea: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Garden & Air-Con – Chelsea3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £6,559 a week
House Ranelagh Chelsea: Charming 3-Bedroom Luxury House Near King’s Road – Chelsea3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £6,440 a week
Sloane Place United Kingdom4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,171 a week
House Helm Rowan Chelsea: Luxury 2-Bedroom Townhouse with Fireplace & Private Parking – Chelsea London2 bedrooms · sleeps 5From £5,824 a week
Lennox Gardens United Kingdom3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,794 a weekWhy book your apartment in Chelsea with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Chelsea runs from busy Sloane Square to sleepy riverside streets near Lots Road, and we know which apartments are a few steps from the King's Road and which are on quiet streets by the river. With 80+ properties in Chelsea, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant and theatre bookings, Chelsea Flower Show tickets when available, airport transfers, babysitters and private chefs. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Chelsea?
Sloane Square is best for shops, theatre and quick links across London, and the streets around Cheyne Walk are quieter and closer to the river. The western end, near Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour, is calmer still and often has more space.
When is the best time to visit Chelsea?
May and June are lovely, with the garden squares at their best and the Chelsea Flower Show in late May. December is good for Christmas shopping on the King's Road and around Sloane Square.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show?
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is held every May in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The 2027 show runs from 18 to 22 May, and the first days are for RHS members only.
Can you arrange a private chef at a apartment in Chelsea?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Chelsea cost?
Across our 80+ properties in Chelsea, weekly rates typically range from £2,900 to £5,600, with the most affordable from around £2,200 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Chelsea from the airport?
Heathrow is around 45 minutes to an hour away by car, depending on traffic. Sloane Square station is on the District and Circle lines, and our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there apartments in Chelsea for large groups?
Yes. Our Chelsea collection includes properties with up to 5 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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