If you have been considering whether or not to buy a London mews property, here’s an idea that may help you decide

With daylight pouring in from carefully-placed roof lights, clever screening of open-plan areas, use of mirrors to reflect natural light and design features that flow with the shape of the room, it’s a pleasure to view housetohome

Bold colours, a profusion of pots, iron balconies, colourful window boxes

If your children have flown the nest for uni, a sunny gap year or to move in with friends, you may be wondering if you really need a large family home. There are many advantages to downsizing. If you love saving money, energy, resources and enjoy saving time on maintenance – these are just a […]

If you own a mews house, you’ll already know what makes it special. Venture through an archway here or down a cobbled lane there and you will find, amidst the rush of the Capital, the peaceful prettiness that is the iconic London mews.

If a classic residence with modern luxury appeals, consider a London mews

For a picturesque home in the heart of prime Central London, we recommend viewing a Victorian mews

“Enclosed within quiet courtyards along cobbled streets, mews homes offer a laidback, offbeat lifestyle particularly appealing to creatives. The more unique the better. Read on for a glimpse of why creatives are fascinated by mews.”

Tucked away behind old brick archways and narrow ivy-draped entrances, London’s mews streets are sought-after by celebrities, A-listers and creatives, charmed at the notion of living in a mews property, hidden from the public eye yet, in the heart of the city

If living in a traffic-free area in prime Central London appeals, we recommend looking to buy or rent a mews house

Did you know some of London’s historic mews lanes command higher sale and rental prices than their better known neighbouring roads

“If only walls could talk! What fascinating stories London’s iconic mews would tell. Originally stables with staff quarters above them, these tranquil properties were owned by England’s wealthiest families. When the usage of horse-drawn carriages dwindled, they were converted into elegant residences sought-after by people looking for a unique lifestyle in the heart of the […]

You may be surprised to learn that the bustling, destination city of London, sought-after by professionals and tourists, has a quiet, gentle side to it; evident in its tranquil hidden streets lined with Georgian and Victorian mews homes

Once the staff quarters and stables owned by wealthy aristocrats, mews properties are now seen as trendy living spaces

Set back from cobbled streets, London’s mews properties were originally stables and staff quarters

One rarely associates the word “tranquil” with the dynamic business and tourist hub of London

Which would you prefer? A Georgian mews house on a traffic-free cobbled lane or a luxury apartment in a residential tower

If you’re worrying about the price your period mews property will fetch, pick up the phone and confide in us

“Cobbles are coming back as a distinctive design element in public areas. Landscapers have rediscovered the many artistic layouts cobbles used to be laid in, such as circles, fans, diamonds and chains, and have woken up to what mews residents have known all the time – cobbles are practical, hard-wearing and one of the most […]

“At Lurot Brand we can let you know what the likelyhood of obtaining permission in a mews street will be based on our experience of dealing with planning departments and the large estates.”

“We are passionate about mews and love sharing our experience and knowledge of mews so if you are thinking of creating a ‘grand design’ do call us. We can advise not only on the best use of light but also on what design will make the most commercial sense when you come to sell or […]