Mornington Crescent, Camden

A five bedroom Grade II-listed Georgian house with an 85ft westerly garden located in the Regents Park Side of Camden.

This family home was built in the 1830’s and retains almost all of the original architectural features; some examples include marble fireplaces, intricate cornicing, beautiful sash windows and shutters. This house lays on a broader footprint compared to neighbouring roads showcasing an element of grandeur. Entering on the parlour floor one is invited through a large entrance hallway, this floor hosts a beautiful dining room and kitchen which leads on to a conservatory with views over the garden. The garden is gifted sunshine and mature plantings including an extraordinary fig tree, bamboo, magnolia and a flowering yucca adding both beauty and a touch of nature to this peaceful oasis (we have included a summer time photograph). The first floor hosts a grand reception room and a bedroom currently configured as a study, the second floor comprises solely of the principal suite with a generous bathroom, standalone tub and walk in shower; the top floor offers two double bedrooms. The lower ground floor comprises of the fifth bedroom, a dining room and additional kitchen and bathroom; this level could be made completely separate as it has its own front door, heating, and provision for separate electricity. Other features include a utility area and two generous coal vaults, one of which is currently used as a wine cellar.

Garret Wesley was an Anglo-Irish politician and composer, as well as the father of several distinguished military commanders and politicians of Great Britain and Ireland. Wesley was ennobled as 1st Earl of Mornington in 1760 in recognition of his musical and philanthropic achievements. Mornington Crescent forms part of the Camden Town Conservation Area and displays of one of the finest complete rows of Georgian houses in north London. This crescent has served as a nurturing ground for some of Britain's most esteemed painters, spanning historical periods to the present day.

Mornington Crescent is a short and pleasant stroll to nearby St Pancras Gardens which will lead you to the ever-evolving Kings Cross where one can indulge in the delights of Granary Square & the Coal Drops Yard which brings something entirely different to London’s shopping and dining scene, cobbled streets and brick arches are home to a wonderful and unexpected mix of boutique shops and foodie hotspots where Victorian heritage and breath-taking architecture collide in an extraordinary canal side setting. Also home to the brand new headquarters for Google, Facebook, YouTube, the Guardian and the new Lightroom Gallery. Regent's Park is only a 10 minute walk away that adjoins Primrose Hill with its city scape views and village cafes and restaurants.

Mornington Crescent is well located for education purposes: some outstanding examples include Northbridge House and The Cavendish Primary Schools; King's Cross Academy Primary & Nursery School; Sir William Collins Secondary School; Central Saint Martin’s - UAL (University of the Arts London); and UCL (University College London).

Transport links include Mornington Crescent Station (Northern Line) which is less than 0.1 miles away, Euston Station (National Rail & Victoria Line) 0.5 miles, Kings Cross & St Pancras Stations (these stations are served by six underground lines and the Eurostar connecting you to local and international destinations) 0.7 miles away. For walking there is easy access to Camden Town and the West End is accessible in 30 minutes via Regents Park. There is also a nearby canal towpath that provides a beautiful cycle route west to Little Venice and east to Hoxton.