Hopkinsons Place, Primrose Hill, London NW1

BRICKWORKS SAYS

Hopkinsons Place greets you with its history. Once a piano factory, the building still bears signs of its past with an ornate Italianate-style portico and piano-shaped gates that welcome your arrival. Behind them, a cluster of homes earned one of Camden’s first Civic Trust Awards back in 1981, celebrating the ingenuity and vision that transformed an industrial yard into a residential community.

Inside, the maisonette makes clever use of its footprint. The open-plan living space is bright and fluid, thanks to its double aspect and an open-riser staircase that enhances the sense of flow. White walls, painted brick, and exposed beams evoke Mediterranean ease, while built-in storage in the kitchen and bedrooms keeps things streamlined. Bi-fold doors open onto an impressive, low-maintenance paved garden, full of potential, especially given its south-facing aspect.

Then there’s Primrose Hill, a neighbourhood where cafés spill onto pavements and independent bookshops, boutiques, and pubs flourish. Climbing to the hilltop rewards you with one of London’s most iconic views, but the canal paths and Regent’s Park’s rose gardens are just as appealing. It’s a place that balances village charm with city life, and where every corner invites you to linger.

THE OWNERS SAY

I was born and raised in Primrose Hill and feel very fortunate to have also spent the past thirteen years raising my family in this home and in the beautiful local area.

It has been a very happy place with wonderful neighbours and a genuine sense of community and creativity. Our children grew up enjoying the quiet communal garden and the park just moments away. For us, there’s no better location. The Piano Factory is the heart of Primrose Hill, with the community centre offering everything from a nursery and yoga to life drawing, talks, and a choir. I’ve often sat on the step listening to the orchestra rehearse, which feels very special.

At the same time, the house is wonderfully peaceful. Set back from the road and surrounded by trees, the only sounds are birds. Being so close to parks, a zoo, the rose gardens, lakes, canal, incredible cafés and restaurants, and two brilliant schools—all within walking distance—makes it a joyful place to live.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating C
Potential Energy Rating C

Council Tax:
Band D in Camden Borough
£2,106.36 for 2025/26

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx:
Electricity £50
Gas N/A
Water £89

These figures naturally change seasonally

Tenure:
Leasehold with 85 years remaining on the lease. A 90-year lease extension is in progress.

Service charge:
£5,000 per year

Ground rent:
£10 per year

Neighbours:
The building comprises 30 flats in total.

EWS1:
The building is exempt.

Recent work:
The current owners have altered the layout of the ground floor, installed new stairs, and reconfigured the upstairs space.

Getting around:
Chalk Farm (Northern line, Z2) is about a 10-minute walk and offers quick access to central London and transfers. Kentish Town West Overground provides additional options if heading to zones not covered by the Tube or seeking Overground connections. Bus routes such as 1 and 274 are handy for east-west travel across north London. The Primrose Hill Community Association runs a Bike Loan Scheme from nearby 29 Hopkinsons Place, ideal for short local trips on two wheels.

Onward plans:
The current owners are actively searching for their next home.

THE LEGAL BIT

While we strive to produce true-to-life photographs, floor plans and descriptions, our marketing materials serve only as a guide. Prospective buyers should visit the property in person, ask questions, and verify details. Brickworks is committed to accuracy but we often rely on information from sellers and others. Please note that we may round total floor plan measurements and use approximate distances.

Rear Garden

9.07m x 3.4m