Mornington Terrace, London NW1

This light-filled split-level apartment is situated within the Camden Conservation Area, on a handsome Grade II-listed Regency terrace minutes from Regent’s Park. It has three serene bedrooms and a bright living space that faces out to a leafy private garden and spacious outdoor studio. There is also a separate roof terrace, as well as a front patio garden. Primrose Hill lies to the north-west of the apartment, while Mornington Crescent station is a nine-minute walk south for travel across the city.

The Tour

The apartment is set across the ground and lower-ground floors of a stucco-fronted Regency townhouse. It is entered through a communal front door, where a separate set of short steps leads to a second private entrance at the lower-ground floor level.

Solid fishbone parquet flooring begins on entry. Directly ahead is a staircase, which leads to the lower-ground floor level. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living room occupies the extension at the rear of the storey, with underfloor heated poured concrete flooring uniting all three. In the living space, large skylights capture light from above and slim-framed sliding doors open to the garden beyond. A tall, glazed picture window provides green views to the garden from the dining area.

The kitchen is characterised by a zesty orange splash-back that adds a dash of colour to the otherwise pared-back colour palette. A stainless-steel worktop rests above oak veneer cabinetry, with a dishwasher by Fisher and Paykel, a fridge/freezer and Siemens oven and gas hob all integrated within. A tiled shower room with a heated towel rail is tucked behind the kitchen.

At the opposite end of the lower-ground floor is the principal bedroom suite, where bespoke bookcases line one side of the chimney breast, and a sash window overlooks the patio garden. Steps lead from here past a former coal shed into what is now a considered dressing area and spacious bathroom. A door leads to the patio and can be used as an alternative entrance, if desired.

Upstairs, on the ground floor, are two bedrooms with soaring ceilings and cornicing typical of the house's period. In the first bedroom, at the front of the house, light enters from a sash window fitted with double glazing. It also has built-in bookshelves on either side of an original fireplace surround. The second bedroom overlooks the rear garden. Transom windows above the doors invite light to filter throughout the hallway.

Down a short set of steps, the study is arranged on a half-level within the extension. A door leads down to the garden from here, with another granting access to the separate roof terrace.

Outside Space

The apartment has three separate outdoor spaces. Its garden extends from the living space and can be accessed here, or via the upper-level study. Handy outdoor storage has been tucked underneath the stairs that descend from the latter. From the paved terrace, steps lead up to an AstroTurfed area surrounded by hydrangea, lush ferns and other plants and shrubs. Mature trees, including an Austrian birch, provide a dappled shade.

At the foot of the garden is a cedar-clad studio, finished with a colourful parquet floor, birch ply storage and a basin. Bifold glazed doors with blinds open the space out to the garden and add to the light drawn in through a skylight.

A roof terrace, accessed from the study, is an atmospheric spot for a morning coffee. There is also a neat patio garden accessible from the principal bedroom.

The Area

Mornington Terrace is just a few minutes' walk from the greenery of Regent's Park and adjoining Primrose Hill. Marylebone, Fitzrovia and the West End are all easily reached via Regent's Park.

The immediate area has everything from folk entertainment at Cecil Sharp House to live music at The Roundhouse, The Jazz Café. The iconic music venue Koko is easily reached and has reopened following an enormous revamp, which includes two stages, a late-night pizzeria and House of Koko, a new four-storey members club with a roof-top bar.

The Primrose Hill promenade has a village-style community with tempting independent shops like Melrose and Morgan café, a branch of Bottle Apostle, and a wonderful Italian deli.

There is plenty to do in Camden, which is perhaps best known  for its world-famous market and wealth of independent restaurants, cafés and venues, including an outpost of plant-based restaurant Mildred's, The Jazz Café, The Roundhouse and iconic gelato parlour Marine Ices.

Coal Drops Yard, designed by Thomas Heatherwick, is around a 25-minute walk away along the Regents Canal and includes a fine selection of bars and restaurants. It also has fantastic independent shops like Blackhorse Lane Ateliers and Kitchen Provisions as well as design stalwarts like Margaret Howell and Tom Dixon. Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill are also within easy distance. The latter has tennis courts, a lido and a weekly farmers' market. 'The Heath' is one of London’s most popular public parks, with the men’s and women’s swimming ponds offering year-round freshwater swimming.

There are plenty of excellent schools nearby, including Richard Cobden Primary School as well as independent schools The Cavendish and North Bridge House.

Mornington Crescent station is a seven-minute walk away and serves the Charing Cross branch of the Northern line. Almost equidistant, Camden Town station lies to the north and has access to both branches of the same line. Camden Road and Kentish Town West Overground stations are also close by.

Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 962 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,000 per annum
Ground Rent: Peppercorn
Council Tax Band: D