article_snippet: Three Kings Yard mews, near Claridges in Mayfair, has a long and fascinating history.
article_snippet: Despite its chequered past, the mews' luxury homes have become highly sought after by London house-hunters wanting a pied-a-terre in the centre of the capital .
article_snippet: Peter Wetherell, chief executive of Wetherell Estates, said: 'This historic and private mews enclave is one of the most exclusive and sought after addresses in Mayfair. '
article_snippet: Mews properties, which are located at the rear of large townhouses and mansions, have historically been used as stables, houses for servants, garages and businesses. 
article_snippet: But they have experienced a surge in popularity and value in recent times.
article_snippet: Mews properties, which are located at the rear of large townhouses and mansions, have historically been used as stables, houses for servants, garages and businesses .
article_snippet: In recent times, mews homes have experienced a surge in popularity and value with families, and business people looking for central London properties .