Shirlock Road, London NW3

Positioned a short walk from the Heath is this beautifully renovated apartment in Hampstead. A monochrome palette prevails throughout, beautifully highlighting the period details that have been sensitively retained. Soaring ceilings and generous sash windows illuminate the voluminous plan, where an easy flow is fostered between rooms. A large west-facing terrace sits at the rear, enclosed by peaceful neighbouring gardens.

The Tour

Shielded from the street by a mature London plane tree, the apartment sits on the first floor of a handsome Victorian terrace. A communal front door leads to an open lobby area and the apartment is reached via a central staircase.

A dual-aspect open-plan living and kitchen area spans the length of the apartment. An exactingly preserved bay window sits at the front of the plan, its generous light supplemented by an adjacent sash. Neutral white walls emphasise the room’s period cornicing and contrast elegantly with a original Victorian fireplace, anticipating the monochromatic scheme of the kitchen beyond.

Long oak floorboards travel the length of the apartment to the kitchen at the rear, where light enters through another sash window that overlooks the period brickwork and slate roofs of surrounding houses. Sleek black cabinetry is topped with caesarstone countertops that offer plenty of worksurface space. A central island is aptly placed for entertaining and is lit from above by twin pendant lights that provide a sculptural focal point.

A singular column divides the living room from the kitchen, geometrically framed in front of the minimalist archway that leads to the well-proportioned bedroom. A beautiful room painted in a serene off-white, this west-facing space receives dappled evening light through the leaves of neighbouring mature trees. From here are double Crittall-style doors that step out onto the roof terrace.

Lined with polished stone tiles, the bathroom has been stylishly renovated and has a bath beside a sash window, a porcelain sink and a heated towel rail.

Outdoor Space

The apartment's elevated roof terrace is decked in a stretch of square stone tiles. West-facing, this space provides a space for evening drinks, or sun-lounging in the summer months. It offers a calming sanctuary from urban life, with plenty of space for large planters.

The Area

The apartment sits on the leafy Shirlock Road, within the Mansfield Conservation Area. It is exceptionally placed in the heart of north London, with Kentish Town, Primrose Hill, Belsize Park, Hampstead and Highgate Village all within walking distance.

The road is one of eight community-led residential roads which form a ladder abutting the Savernake Bridge entrance to Hampstead Heath. 'The Heath' is one of London's most popular public parks and is home to three outdoor freshwater swimming ponds, open year-round, as well as Parliament Hill Lido.

The area has a terrific roster of pubs, including The Stag, The Garden Gate and The Magdala. Stroll down to South End Green for village-style amenities including Daunt Books and, in typically north London style, a Gail’s. The flower stall outside Hampstead Heath Station is a local institution and a fine purveyor of fresh fruit and vegetables.

The flat is a short 9-minute walk from Gospel Oak Station and 13 minutes from Hampstead Heath Railway. For the London Underground, it is exactly equidistant between Kentish Town and Belsize Park stations, a 19-minute walk away from each.

Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease length: approx. 998 years per annum
Service Charge: approx. £650 per annum
Council Tax Band: E