Become part of the Hampstead story
Hampstead is one of London’s most characterful areas, with its villagey atmosphere, its cobbled streets and boutique shopping — plus its literary history and the combination of wild meadows and far-reaching views over central London.
Once home to writers such as John Keats, Robert Louis Stevenson and DH Lawrence, Hampstead has kept its artistic tradition alive with independent bookshops, galleries and museums. Kenwood House, a large stately home on the border of Hampstead Heath, has breathtaking interiors and a varied art collection, while the local Freud museum is filled with antiques and collectables.
And if you dream of living in this historic community and are looking for sizeable accommodation, you will be glad to know that a substantial family home, built in the 1860s, has just hit the market with Dexters for £9,500,000.
Designed by architect CH Quennell and built by his brother Walter Quennell, the property is at the end of a quiet and discreet cul-de-sac that backs on to Hampstead Heath. Surrounded by greenery, the house has extensive gardens that make it feel more like a country retreat than a London home.
The first thing you see when you enter is a grand hallway with a sweeping staircase. To the left, heavy wooden double doors take you through to one of the home’s three reception rooms, which still contains many of its period features, including an ornate marble fireplace, pillared columns and Georgian coving.
This room opens on to a newly refurbished conservatory with a beamed ceiling that overlooks the outdoor space. It is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee and a book on a Sunday morning.
For workout enthusiasts, there’s a private gym on this level as well as a utility room and bathroom.
Downstairs, a second living space features floor-to-ceiling latticed windows that provide plenty of natural light. The adjoining kitchen and dining room has bespoke tulipwood doors, a white island and integrated cabinets giving a clean and contemporary feel. The space is illuminated by a pair of skylights and there’s an additional patio terrace that could be used for drinks and entertaining in summer.
The house has five bedrooms and three bathrooms arranged over the top two levels. The principal bedroom suite has high ceilings, a balcony and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and bathtub.
“Located just ten minutes from Golders Green Station and a 16-minute journey to Waterloo, this property offers the rare combination of a large and tranquil family home, with great connections to the city,” says Jon Hughes, director of Dexters Hampstead.
“Crafted to an extremely high standard in the 19th century, the house has been recently renovated by its current owners, and would be perfect for a growing family.”