Guide to living in Fulham

Fulham is an attractive leafy corner of London. This upmarket location is packed with independent shops, pubs and boutiques. The area is popular with young professionals due to its vast choice of bars and restaurants. Families are also drawn here by its quiet tree lined roads and parks. This picturesque area is also a sporting hot spot, and enjoys a strong café culture, with cafés frequented by young families and large French and Italian communities.

Properties in Fulham

Homes in Fulham are often attractive Victorian terraces that vary from three to five bedrooms. These properties attract a mix of families and young professionals sharing. One of the most sought after areas is Peterborough estate found near Parson’s Green. These are also known as Lion houses due to the lion figure adorning the front of the property. Other areas are The Villes, perfect for young families or first time buyers, and Alphabet streets, named after each road starting with the next letter of the alphabet.

Living in Fulham

Fulham is considered a prime London area, full of varied and excellent quality housing. Two football clubs, Fulham and Chelsea, play in Fulham, while there are also two exclusive sporting clubs, the Hurlingham Club known for polo and the Queen’s tennis club — famous for its annual pre-Wimbledon tournament.

Fulham also has several wonderful parks and open spaces, of which Bishop’s Park, Fulham Palace Gardens, Hurlingham Park, South Park, Eel Brook Common and Parsons Green are the largest.