1st Associated Surveyors cover the whole of the UK including Lisson Grove, St John's Wood, Regent's Park, Paddington, Hyde Park, Mayfair, Fitzrovia and Soho.

Lisson Grove

Lisson Grove is largely a residential area which has been entirely re-developed over the years. With its straight streets and monumental mix of Victorian, Gothic and neo-Classical buildings it certainly gives the area an eclectic feel. This was not always so, if you look back at the area some hundred years ago, it was thought to be one of the most awful areas within London , notorious for drinking, crime and appalling poverty.

The famous character Eliza Doolittle, from G B Shaws Pygmalion', was born' and spent much of her childhood in the area. The cockney flower girl taught' by Professor Higgins, was once famously portrayed on film by Audrey Hepburn.

Lisson Grove is serviced by Baker Street , Edgware Road , and Marylebone tube stations located on the Bakerloo line and all within easy reach.

If you are purchasing a property in the Lisson Grove area please ensure that you have a building survey carried out on it. 1st Associated is a marketing company marketing independent surveyor's. We are not owned by any Estate Agents and only have qualified Surveyor's working for us.   

St John's Wood

The famous Abbey Road Studios is located in St John's Wood. The iconic image of the Beatles walking across the zebra crossing outside the studios is depicted on the cover of their album recorded there in 1969. Fans still flock to the studios today to pay homage to their heroes.

Lord's Cricket Ground is situated in St John's Wood and is home to both Middlesex Country Cricket Club and the Marylebone Cricket Club. The earliest recorded match there was between Marylebone Cricket Club (or MCC for short) and Hertfordshire which took place on the 22 nd June 1814.

The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery has their barracks in St John's Wood and they can often be seen exercising their horses through the streets.

Regent's Park

The Regents Park , to give it its correct name, covers an area of over 400 acres, and is set in the heart of Central London . It is home to some of the most beautiful gardens in the country, including Queen Mary's gardens added in the 20th century, as well as offering the visitor access to some 100 acres of outdoor sporting area. It contains both Regents College and London Zoo.

It is quite often referred to as the greatest of the London parks, and like all the other Royal Parks is owned by the Crown. Back in the days prior to the reign of Henry VIII, the land was owned by the clergy. Henry appropriated the land during the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, and from then till now (with the exception of Oliver Cromwell's rule) the park has remained crown property. Originally known as Marylebone Park , it was John Nash who, in 1811, designed the park in the style we see it today. The brief given to Nash was to design and create a park in the style of a country estate.

Both the Zoological Society and the Royal Botanic Society have been based at Regents Park . It was during the reign of King George IV that the public were first given access.

The park, London Zoo and nearby Primrose Hill have featured in movie scenes from many memorable films, including About a Boy', Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason', American Werewolf in London', Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone', Withnail and I' and Brief Encounter.

Despite all the history of the park, it is the facilities that are offered to the visitor today that continue to make visitors and London residents alike flock to it. The Hub' community sports centre provides excellent changing facilities, and is the focal point for many of the sports played in the park, including football, tennis, athletics, cricket and hockey.

People can enjoy boating on the main lake, and the kids have a choice of three playgrounds in which to burn off their energy.

Cafes and eateries abound, and with the famous Open Air Theatre (the only permanent professional outdoor facility of its kind in the country) there are plenty of opportunities for the park visitor to relax, be entertained, fed and watered.

Paddington

If you were to ask people what they first think of when they hear the name Paddington it would probably be Paddington Bear - the much loved and well known children's book character- A Bear from Peru who just loved eating marmalade sandwiches. But of course we can't forget the famous Paddington Station itself, built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and opened to the public in 1854. Having recently been re-furbished, it offers the traveller links to Bristol , Cardiff , Swansea , Exeter , Plymouth and Penance as well as being the dedicated terminal for Heathrow Express.

Regent's Canal forms part of London 's Grand Union Canal and is in close proximity of Paddington Station. You can take a stroll along the tranquil canal and discover the wonderful waterside restaurants as well as watching the vibrant canal boats as they silently pass by.

Just to the north of Paddington where the waters of the Grand Union and Regent's Canals meet, you will find Little Venice. With its quaint waterside restaurants and pubs it offers the visitor the chance to discover London at a slower pace. You can enjoy a boat trip from here or if you are feeling more energetic you can follow the tow path along the meandering waterways to the city.

Hyde Park

Hyde Park is one of the biggest parks in central London and is well known for its Speakers' Corner, an area within the park where public open debates and discussions take place.

The park is separated by the Serpentine River . If you are lucky enough to be blessed with sunshine during your visit why not hire your own pedal or rowing boat or even catch a ride on the Solarshuttle - a wonderful boat powered by the sun that glides effortlessly across the lake.

The park has an abundance of cafes, restaurants and children's play areas. There is even a lookout, previously a police surveillance point but now an education centre offering children the chance to learn about the environment and wildlife.

The park is open all year round from five in the morning until midnight.

Mayfair

Mayfair is a desirable area close to Hyde Park, Oxford Street , Piccadilly and Bond Street and home to some of the most fashionable shops, hotels and restaurants in London . It takes its name from a May fair held nearby during the 17 th Century.

Wealthy families were attracted to the area and probably the most well-known were the Grosvenors and the Berkeleys both having squares named after them. Built by William Kent in 1737, Berkeley Square boasts some of the finest houses in Mayfair with Queen Elizabeth II actually being born in one of them. Grosvenor Square however is famous for being home to the US Embassy.

Cadbury Schweppes had its head office in Mayfair until 2007 when the company took a decision to move out to Uxbridge to cut costs.

The renowned Saville Row Company designers of exquisite shirts since 1938 are located in Mayfair . Their range now includes clothing and accessories for men and women and the brand is sold in over thirty countries.

Fitzrovia

It is thought that Fitzrovia derived its name from the Fitzroy Tavern a public house located in the area. The Tavern itself took its name from Charles FitzRoy (later Baron Southampton) who developed the area in the 18 th and 19 th Centuries. He was responsible for building Fitzroy Square and also gave his name to Fitzroy Street which is located nearby. The square itself was designed by Robert Adam a Scottish neoclassical architect and designer of the time.

Probably one of the most famous and tallest building's in the area indeed in the whole of London is the BT Tower situated in Cleveland Street . It was probably best known for its amazing revolving restaurant offering visitors breathtaking views across the London 's skyline. This came to an abrupt end when the IRA detonated a bomb in the restaurant in 197. It was subsequently closed to the general public.

Pollock's Toy Museum is located in Fitzrovia and was founded in 1956 by Marguerite Fawdry. It started life in a small attic room near Covent before moving to 1 Scala Street in 1969. The museum is still open today and is run by the founder's grandson.

Soho

Soho is one of the most evocative place names in London . Anyone of a certain age will recall Soho as being synonymous with the sex industry of the Sixties, with strip clubs and prostitution in abundance. In fact this reputation stretches back over 200 years.

By the Sixties there were over 100 strip clubs, and the Seventies saw the peak of the number of sex shops in excess of 50. Today the area and it is in fact a very small area is home to a wide variety of entertainment, food, business and commerce.

Soho, within the City of Westminster , is really the area of alleys and streets between Shaftesbury Avenue , Regent Street , Charing Cross Road and Oxford Street . Its name is generally thought to have originated from the hunting cry So, Ho!', the name first appearing in relation to the former farmland area in the 1800's.

Soho is famous for its night life, music scene, pubs and clubs offering a diverse pot pourri.