Hans Place, Grade II listed garden square in Knightsbridge, London, England
Hans Place features a central communal garden of 1.07 acres with mature trees and shrubs, surrounded by period residential buildings.
The square originated in the 1770s when architect Henry Holland created an octagonal layout inspired by Place Vendome in Paris.
Jane Austen and poet Letitia Elizabeth Landon resided at Hans Place, while number 26 hosted the 1921 Irish Treaty delegation.
Hans Place connects with Hans Road, Pont Street, and Herbert Crescent, maintaining direct access to Harrods department store.
The garden remains private, spanning 0.4346 hectares, with several buildings designated Grade II status for architectural excellence.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
GPS coordinates: 51.49740,-0.16090
Latest update: May 20, 2025 05:01
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