Wellington Square, Garden square in Chelsea, London, United Kingdom.
Wellington Square is a residential garden square in Chelsea, London, with properties arranged around a central communal garden. The space features landscaped planting beds, mature trees, and winding walking paths that connect different areas.
The square was created in the 19th century as part of London's expansion, designed to bring green space into the growing residential neighborhood. The area takes its name from the nearby Royal Hospital, an institution that shaped the character of the district.
The square takes its name from the nearby Royal Hospital, which residents pass when walking through the neighborhood. The garden serves as a gathering place where locals enjoy morning walks and seasonal plantings that change throughout the year.
Access to the central garden is limited to residents of the surrounding properties, who contribute to its maintenance through annual fees. Visitors can walk around the perimeter and appreciate the architecture and setting from the street level.
Several properties on the square are listed buildings with individual architectural features from the period when they were built. These houses showcase the refined residential style that emerged in this Chelsea neighborhood during the 1800s.
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