Prince of Wales Road IV, London NW5

This loft-style, two-bedroom apartment lies within the elegant One Prince of Wales Road building, originally opened in 1929 as the North London Polytechnic and later converted into apartments to a RIBA award-winning design by architects Allies and Morrison. Spanning 1,260 sq ft, this first-floor apartment is positioned on the quiet south side of the building, with excellent natural light throughout the day. It also comes with a secure, gated underground parking space. Located between Kentish Town and Camden, the apartment is wonderfully close to the likes of Primrose Hill, Hampstead Heath and King’s Cross St Pancras.

The Tour

One Prince of Wales Road is a handsome brick-built building with a grand entrance hall. Entry is via a set of glazed doors into a spacious lobby with daytime concierge service, leading to two beautifully maintained, tranquil internal courtyard gardens. A separate stairway leads to the first floor and the apartment's private entrance.

Inside, a hallway opens to the living space via a striking 3.5-metre-high door, hinting at the scale to come. The main living and dining area stretches over 33 ft in length, with soaring double-height ceilings and original full-height Crittall windows that flood the space with natural light. Solid American oak floors and elegant Victorian-style radiators run throughout, creating a calm, refined atmosphere. This dramatic space acts as the crux of the home, both generous in volume and quietly sophisticated in tone.

The kitchen is well-proportioned and cleverly designed. One side has stainless-steel worktops, cabinets and a smart splashback, while the opposite side incorporates bespoke storage and a handcrafted concrete bar, over three metres in length, with space for bar seating.

The two bedrooms are generously proportioned. In the principal bedroom, large Crittall windows frame leafy treetop views. Bespoke built-in wardrobes and overhead storage provide ample space, while an en-suite shower room completes the space with practicality and privacy.

The second bedroom, currently used as a home office, sits adjacent. A set of stairs with a glass balustrade leads to a mezzanine sleeping area that comfortably fits a double bed. This room was originally part of a flexible live/work layout and remains adaptable — it is currently closed off from the living area by a stud wall, but the original oversized sliding door is still in place and can easily be reinstated. Removing the partition would return the space to its original open-plan configuration, ideal for those who value flexible, creative living.

A separate bathroom, finished in refined concrete tiles, includes a full-size bathtub, completing the home with both style and function.

Outdoor Space

Within the grounds are two meticulously maintained internal courtyard gardens, a communal roof terrace, a large back lawn and an organic vegetable garden with mature trees, where residents can grow their own produce. A barbecue is also available on the back lawn, and secure bike racks are provided for residents.

This apartment also has an allocated underground car parking space.

The Area

Prince of Wales Road is ideally located between Belsize Park, Chalk Farm and Kentish Town, with plenty to do in the immediate area. For fitness needs, the newly opened Drop Gym is next door, and opposite is a Better Health gym and swimming pool.

Camden is well known for its world-famous market and wealth of independent restaurants, cafés and venues, including an outpost of plant-based restaurant Mildreds, The Jazz Café, and The Roundhouse. Kentish Town also has a fantastically varied high street, which we've written about in greater depth in our Journal.

The green open spaces of Primrose Hill and Primrose Hill village are a short walk away, offering an array of restaurants, boutiques, pubs and delis on Erskine Road and Regent’s Park Road. Lemonia and Greenberry Café are just two of the neighbourhood favourites. Hampstead Heath, with its year-round swimming ponds, Kenwood House, and acres of open space, lies to the north and can easily be reached on foot. Hampstead Village also offers a brilliant mix of shops and eateries, including an outpost of Ottolenghi.

Many of London’s best schools are nearby, including the Collège Français Bilingue de Londres, as well as a number of highly regarded state and private options. Kentish Town CofE Primary School and Rhyl Community Primary School are both within a 10-minute walk, while Parliament Hill School is also close.

Transport links are excellent: Kentish Town station (Northern line and Thameslink), Kentish Town West station (Overground), and Chalk Farm station (Northern line) are all within a short walking distance, providing quick access to King’s Cross, St Pancras International and central London.

Tenure: Share of Freehold / Lease Length: Approx. 98 years remaining (999-year extension currently being registered) / Service Charge: Approx. £5,800 per annum (including sinking fund) / Ground Rent: N/A / Council Tax Band: F