The Grand Tour
From the rear garden is the extension, the bright, sociable core of the house. A newer addition, it is in keeping with the building’s Victorian lineage, with its stained-glass details and exposed beams. Handy shelves are excellent for displaying ceramics and books. Underfloor heating warms from below.
Beyond lies the modern kitchen, where a burgundy splashback adds colour. From here is the living room, with a sublime tripartite bay window. Intricate cornicing snakes around the tall ceilings, and there is a beautiful original fireplace surround on one side. Rich parquet flooring grounds underfoot, and the walls are washed in Farrow & Ball's 'Setting Plaster'.
The principal bedroom is south-facing and bright. It has another exaggerated tripartite sash and a wall of built-in wardrobes, as well as a smart en suite.
The second bedroom is a more intimate space, with a playful red carpet and simple white-washed walls.
Out and About
The garden is a tranquil, private spot and has been carefully tended under current ownership. It has paved areas for outdoor furniture and is stocked with a variety of shrubs and trees. Greenery surrounds, lending a sense of privacy to the space. Quiet and peaceful, it is a perfect spot to sit and listen to birdsong.
The Grand Tour
Belsize Village is within easy walking distance of this apartment and has an exceptional offering of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues; top spots include
Terra Moderna and
Cinder. The Everyman Cinema shows a wide range of films, from blockbusters to arthouse. Primrose Hill is a short walk in the other direction with the charming Primrose Hill Park,
Cecil Sharp House and
Cowshed Spa all easy to reach.
The pastoral open spaces of Hampstead Heath are a short walk away, where the bathing ponds offer a cooling respite on a warm summer’s day. For those less persuaded by open-water swimming, Parliament Hill Lido, at the end of the Heath closest to the apartment, is an equally lovely and family-friendly spot.
Transport connections are excellent. Belsize Park station (Northern line) is around a minute’s walk away, while Swiss Cottage (Jubilee line) is just over 10 minutes from the apartment. There are also bus routes and Overground connections nearby.
Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 104 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £4,000 P/A / Ground Rent: Approx £125 P/A / Council Tax Band: D
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