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🤍 Step inside the bedrooms at our Bloomsbury townhouse — and I'll show you why this one keeps stopping my expat clients in their tracks. Five bedrooms (or more, depending on how you use them ✨) — including a truly gorgeous family-sized primary with an original fireplace that's been beautifully modernised, a light-filled loft bedroom under the eaves, and so much room for the kids, the in-laws, the guest from back home, or that home office you've been dreaming about. What I love most? The original details have been kept and quietly updated — the fireplaces, the proportions, the calm, considered styling throughout. This is the kind of home a family really grows into — and stays in for years to come. And the location? Bloomsbury at its best. Moments from Russell Square, the British Museum, UCL, and some of London's most-loved schools — the kind of address that makes London feel like home from day one. 🛏️ Five-plus bedrooms. 🪟 Two reception rooms. 🧡 One very special London townhouse. Full tour on YouTube — link in bio. DM me to arrange a private viewing. #BloomsburyLondon #LondonTownhouse #ExpatLondon #LondonFamilyHome #OnyxPropertyTeam
🤍 Step inside the bedrooms at our Bloomsbury townhouse — and I'll show you why this one keeps s
Moving to London with kids? Here's everything I tell my relocating clients about choosing the right school — from the American School in London and Southbank International, to the state schools and sixth-form options most newcomers overlook. London has around 90 international and international-friendly schools, serving an estimated 30,000 children of relocating families. The choice can feel overwhelming — US curriculum or IB, private or state, primary or sixth form, and crucially, where do you actually live to make it all work? In this 2026 guide, I walk you through the pathways, the schools that consistently come up in conversations with my clients, and the neighbourhoods that make family life in London actually work. TIMING TIP: The American School in London (ASL) and Southbank International typically have waiting lists of 6–12 months — sometimes longer for primary entry. Aim to apply six to nine months before your intended start date, and earlier for the popular entry points (Year 7, Year 12). CHAPTERS & SCHOOLS COVERED: 0:00 Why London schools feel so confusing for parents 0:30 Why families choose London (Oxford, Cambridge & the Russell Group) 1:00 Pathway 01 — State Schools: Free, but tied to your postcode 1:30 The American School in London (St John's Wood) — US Curriculum + IB Diploma option: https://www.asl.org/ 2:00 Timing Tip: When relocating families should apply 2:15 Pathway 02 — International Schools: Globally transferable qualifications 2:30 Neighbourhood Guides: Family-friendly areas to consider 2:45 Southbank International School — Kensington Campus (IB Primary, 70+ nationalities): https://www.southbank.org/ 3:00 Southbank International School — Hampstead Campus (transitions to Westminster at age 11) 3:30 Southbank International School — Westminster Campus (IB Middle Years, Co-Educational) 3:45 Queen's Park Community School — A strong local state option: https://www.qpcs.brent.sch.uk/ 4:15 Southbank's IB Diploma (Westminster Campus) — globally recognised 4:30 Sixth Form & Post-16 Options 4:45 Why international students choose the UK for higher education 5:00 Capital City College Group — Westminster Kingsway + City & Islington (specialist academic + vocational): https://www.capitalccg.ac.uk/ 5:30 Why proximity to school matters (and how it shapes where to live) 5:45 UCL (University College London) at Bush House: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ 6:00 Around the American School in London: Northwest London transport links 6:30 Popular international schools by age (6–12) 7:00 Final thoughts — and what to do next 7:20 Work with Ugo & the Onyx Property Team ANNUAL TUITION GUIDE (2026) — for the international/private schools in this video: - Early Years & Primary: £18,000 – £30,000 - Senior Years (11–16): £22,000 – £35,000 - Sixth Form / IB Diploma (16–18): £28,000 – £42,000 As an American who relocated to London myself, I know how much the right school — and the right neighbourhood around it — shapes whether London feels like somewhere you're visiting or somewhere your family genuinely belongs. For my relocating clients, getting the school decision right is the single thing that unlocks everything else: which area to live in, which commute works, and which version of London your family ends up calling home. If you're moving to London — or already here and reconsidering schools — my team and I would love to help you think through it. ------ WORK WITH UGO: Looking to buy, rent, or relocate to London? Get in touch with Onyx Property Team: https://onyxpropertyteam.com 📞 +44 7703 183750 READ THE FULL GUIDE: Top Schools in London for Expat Families: A 2026 Guide https://onyxpropertyteam.com/top-schools-in-london-for-expat-families-a-2026-guide/ FREE RELOCATION GUIDE: https://mailchi.mp/onyxpropertyconsultants/reloguide FOLLOW UGO: 🌐 Website: https://www.onyxpropertyteam.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onyxlondonlife 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Onyxlondonlife 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ugo-arinzeh-2809139 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onyxlondonlife 🎙️ Living in London Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3BAN9DgHUgHKHMjAAxuIuq Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more London property, lifestyle, and expat content! ------ This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute educational, financial, or immigration advice. School fees, admissions criteria, and waiting times change frequently — always verify directly with the school. Always conduct your own research and seek professional advice before making decisions about your child's education or your family's relocation. #LondonSchools #MovingToLondon #LondonInternationalSchools #AmericanSchoolInLondon #SouthbankInternational #LondonFamilyLife #RelocatingToLondon #LondonProperty #LondonLife #BestSchoolsLondon
What Are The BEST Schools in London? (Parents' 2026 Guide)
Right now it's beautifully decorated as a toddler's room — soft, sweet, and full of character. But don't be fooled… it can just as easily become a calm double guest room, a quiet home office, or whatever shape your London life takes next. ✨ There's space for a double bed, generously deep built-in wardrobes you can keep as-is… or open up for the full square footage. The kind of room that bends to you, instead of the other way around. 💕 And the real magic? You're tucked on one of SW1's most peaceful cul-de-sacs, surrounded by homes valued at £8–10 million and more… and yet this freehold, two-bedroom mews house can be yours for just under £2 million. 👀 The kind of extra space that quietly makes a home in London feel like yours. 🤍 #Belgravia #BurtonMews #PrimeCentralLondon #LondonProperty #FreeholdLondon
Welcome into the second bedroom at Burton Mews… the most flexible room in the whole house. 🏡
...🇬🇧 at the private launch of Gordon Ramsay's newest Bread Street Kitchen restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate, before opening to the public 🙌 Spectacular views as the sun set, incredible food, live music, and a wonderful evening connecting with the brilliant community at Mayfair Collective 💕 Overlooking landmarks like Tower Bridge, The Shard, St Paul's, and the Thames, evenings like this are a reminder of why London continues to attract people from all over the world🌎 Business, culture, food, finance, creativity — it all collides here in a way few cities can replicate ✨ There's a reason the best in the world choose London. And nights like this prove it every single time 🔥 Have you been to any of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants? Which one's your favourite? 👀👇🏼 #GordonRamsay #BreadStreetKitchen #LondonLife #MayfairCollective #LondonProperty
✨ A beautiful night high above London
We're in the final stages of showing this gorgeous investment property — walking through the scope and the final spec, getting it ready for its next chapter. 🤍 Russell Square just around the corner, that signature Bloomsbury character at every turn — period architecture, leafy garden squares, and one of the most connected pockets of Central London. 🏡 And really… it's a great investment. The kind of address that holds its value, with the rental demand to match. Classic Bloomsbury, classic Central London — done properly. Take a look at the whole tour on my Youtube channel, up now! 💕 #Bloomsbury #WitleyCourt #LondonProperty #BuyToLet #PrimeCentralLondon
Today we're at Witley Court… a beautiful mansion block right in the heart of Bloomsbury. ✨
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