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Downshire Hill, London, NW3

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

2,246 sq ft

209 sq m

TENURE
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Key features

  • Prestigious and historical mid 19th-century home on Downshire Hill, recently featured in "Remarkable Homes of NW3" by David S. Percy
  • 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath Semi-detached family home in very good condition
  • 2,246 square feet + further loft space
  • 106ft Southeast facing garden
  • 100m From Hampstead Heath
  • Dinesen 35mm Hardwood flooring with underfloor heating

Description

Presenting an exclusive opportunity to own a prestigious mid-19th-century home on Downshire Hill, recently celebrated in Remarkable Homes of NW3 by David S. Percy. This semi-detached, four-bedroom, 2.5-bath family residence spans 2,246 square feet, with additional loft space, and is in excellent condition.

Steeped in cultural significance, this home once belonged to renowned photojournalist Lee Miller and her husband, Sir Roland Penrose. Together, they played a pivotal role in introducing Surrealism and International Modernism to the UK, making this property a landmark in both architectural and artistic history.

The home’s interiors feature Dinesen 35mm hardwood flooring throughout, complemented by underfloor heating, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Outside, the 106-foot southeast-facing garden offers a serene retreat, perfect for families or entertaining.

Located just 100 meters from Hampstead Heath, this exceptional property combines historical significance, luxurious details, and a prime location – a truly remarkable offering for discerning buyers.


EPC Rating: E
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About KIRE, London

5 Pond Street, London, NW3 2PN

KIRE is an independent estate agency focused on sales and buyer searches for prime and super prime residential homes worth £3M+ in the London postal code of NW3, NW1 and NW8 including Hampstead, Belsize Park, Primrose Hill and St. John's Wood. KIRE proudly received the prestigious Five Star Award for Best Estate Agency Marketing – London and United Kingdom at the UK Property Awards 2024–2025, with their innovative and engaging marketing approach now competing for the global award. Known for creativity and a unique touch, KIRE has achieved remarkable success in Northwest London's luxury market, boasting record-breaking sales and setting new standards in property marketing and client results. As of November 2024, it has achieved the most expensive residential real estate sale in Hampstead (source: Land Registry).

In 2024, we set the record for selling the most expensive house in Hampstead in history (per Land Registry), and rented the most expensive property in 2024, at £60,000 per month. We use our innovative marketing, analytics, and unique processes to give our clients an edge in clever and creative ways. Our service is underpinned by over 30 years of combined professional expertise and record-setting performance in prime areas of London, including Knightsbridge and Mayfair, which we apply to our core markets of Hampstead, Belsize Park, Primrose Hill and St. John's Wood.

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