A Victorian Villa on Hampstead’s coveted Maresfield Gardens is the setting of this exceptional penthouse apartment, one of six beautiful homes in a recently completed development by architectural designers, Pinzauer. Exceeding 1740 square feet, with two double bedrooms and wonderful open-plan living spaces, the apartment marries superb quality of light with a rich palette of considered materials.
The Building
The development lies within the Fitzjohn’s and Netherhall Conservation Area and is situated next to and overlooking the 1960s-era St Thomas More Church. The building itself was built c.1870 as a large, detached house on an unusually broad plot. The façade follows the model found in the grand villas of Fitzjohn’s Avenue, with a projecting square bay and the red brick characteristic of the area.
The Tour
The building is approached from Maresfield Gardens and is set far back from the quiet residential street, behind a front garden of Corten-framed beds and exquisite planting.
From the Milanese inspired communal foyer, a coded lift lined in smoked oak opens directly to the light-filled central hall of the apartment. The second floor landing provides an alternative point of entry through the main front door. From here, an oak staircase, and its incredibly tactile bespoke handrail, rises beneath a towering gable window with views onto the beautiful stained glass clerestoreys of the neighbouring church.
Light pours into the lateral living space from three aspects and a rooflight. To the left, at the front of the building, lies the open-plan kitchen by Boffi, with dark cabinets arranged around a central stainless-steel sink. The adjoining island has further counter space and the kitchen employs appliances by Miele. From the kitchen, the view moves across the reception to the rear where a pair of sash windows look out over verdant gardens with panoramic vistas of the london skyline beyond. Oak floorboards with underfloor heating extend throughout.
Both bedrooms are situated across from the hallway into which the lift opens directly. To the right is the front-facing bedroom where an elegant green marble-clad bathtub is set beneath a window and an en suite shower room occupies the corner of the room.
The second bedroom is front facing, also with excellent elevated views across London. Both en suites pair marble with brass fixtures from Vola, and both bedrooms have substantial built in wardrobe space.
A guest WC is positioned within the central hallway and provides discreet access to a utility/storeroom.
All apartments in the development have been acoustically treated and are equipped with Crestron and Lutron Smart Home technology, and all are fully air-conditioned. They are also wired for electric blinds and curtains, remote monitoring and AV.
The Area
Maresfield Gardens is a quiet residential street, well situated for access to the shops, restaurants and Underground station in Hampstead Village, as well as the open spaces of Hampstead Heath. The shops and cafes on England’s Lane are within easy reach, as are the delights of Primrose Hill and the beautiful Regent’s Park to the south.
Many of London’s best independent schools are within a short walk of the house, including the Hall, St Antony’s, South Hampstead, St Christopher’s, Trevor Roberts and Sarum Hall.
Within five minutes’ walk are Finchley Road Underground Station (Jubilee & Metropolitan Lines), Hampstead (Northern Line) and Finchley Road & Frognal London Overground Station.
Tenure: Share of Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 999 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £9,000 per annum
Ground Rent: Peppercorn
Council Tax Band: G
