Alexander Square

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Alexander Square is a garden square in London's Chelsea district, SW3. The communal garden at the centre of the development is 0.1226 hectares (0.303 acres) in size. [1]

The English Heritage blue plaque commemorating George Goodwin at 24 Alexander Square GEORGE GODWIN - 24 Alexander Square South Kensington London SW3 2AU.jpg
The English Heritage blue plaque commemorating George Goodwin at 24 Alexander Square

In 1826 John Alexander, the inheritor of the Thurlow Estate as a descendant of the first husband of Anna Maria Browne, drew up plans to for a speculative development with the builder James Bonnin. Alexander Square and South Street, Alfred Place, North Terrace, Alexander Place and York Cottages were subsequently built. George Basevi became the architect of the scheme when under construction in 1829. [1]

The average price of a property in Alexander Square was £7.3 million in 2019. [2]

5–12, 13–20, and 21–24 Alexander Square are listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England. [3] [4] [5]

Notable residents

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References

  1. 1 2 "London Gardens online: Alexander Square". London Gardens Online. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  2. "House prices in Alexander Square, London SW3". Zoopla . Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  3. Historic England, "5–12 Alexander Square (1080745)", National Heritage List for England , retrieved 12 February 2020
  4. Historic England, "13–20 Alexander Square (1080746)", National Heritage List for England , retrieved 12 February 2020
  5. Historic England, "21–24 Alexander Square (1358116)", National Heritage List for England , retrieved 12 February 2020
  6. "GODWIN, George (1813-1888)". English Heritage . Retrieved 12 February 2020.

Coordinates: 51°29′43″N0°10′10″W / 51.49526°N 0.16937°W / 51.49526; -0.16937