West Hill Court, Millfield Lane, Camden, London

A Remarkable Three-Bedroom 1930s Apartment with Balcony and Garden Views

A wonderfully spacious three-bedroom apartment within one of Highgate’s most architecturally distinctive 1930s developments, combining the streamlined elegance of Art Deco with the light, proportion and functionality of early Modernist design.

Full Description

There are few London apartments where you can step outside with the dog and, within moments, be walking across Hampstead Heath. West Hill Court is one of them.

Designed by Scottish architect William Bryce Binnie and completed in 1933, West Hill Court combines the streamlined elegance of Art Deco with the light, proportion and functionality of early Modernist architecture. Its clean rendered elevations, flat roofs, strong horizontal lines and distinctive steel-framed windows create an unmistakable architectural identity.

Constructed using reinforced concrete and steel—innovative materials for British residential architecture at the time—the building was designed around the principles of light, air and a close relationship with the landscape. Its carefully arranged wings sit among extensive gardens and mature trees, creating an unusually peaceful setting close to the heart of Highgate.

This particularly generous first-floor apartment extends to approximately 1,166 sq ft. At its centre is a superb reception and dining room measuring more than 25 feet in length. Broad expanses of steel-framed glazing wrap around the room, filling it with natural light and framing leafy views in several directions. The geometric pattern of the windows casts changing shadows across the interior as the light moves throughout the day.

A glazed door opens onto the private balcony overlooking the established communal gardens—a quiet place to sit among the treetops and enjoy the remarkable sense of space surrounding the building.

The kitchen sits discreetly to one side of the reception room, allowing the cooking, dining and living areas to remain connected while retaining their own identity.

All three bedrooms are comfortable doubles, complemented by a shower room with WC, a separate bathroom (without a WC) and excellent fitted storage. An additional naturally lit space beside the entrance hall could be adapted to create a dedicated home office or study. The apartment also has its own private storage room, conveniently positioned within the communal area immediately outside the flat.

The interior would now benefit from some updating, presenting an exciting opportunity to create a home that responds sympathetically to the building’s architectural character.

Residents enjoy extensive landscaped grounds, a private tennis court, a renovated squash court and additional parking. Garage spaces may be available to rent separately, subject to availability at the time; no garage is included with the flat. Pets are permitted, making the apartment particularly appealing to anyone who wants to enjoy morning or evening walks with their dog on the Heath.

Highgate Village and Swains Lane are both within easy reach, offering independent shops, cafés, restaurants and neighbourhood amenities, while Hampstead Heath, its swimming ponds and the open spaces of Parliament Hill are moments away.

Offered chain-free with a share of the freehold, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home within one of North London’s most architecturally distinctive residential developments.

Property Features

Three double bedrooms

Approximately 1,166 sq ft

Exceptional 25-foot reception and dining room

Private first-floor balcony

Beautiful views across landscaped gardens

Additional home-office space

Private storage room outside the apartment

Shower room with WC and separate bathroom (without WC)

Private tennis and renovated squash courts

Garage spaces available to rent separately, subject to availability

Pets permitted

Moments from Hampstead Heath

Share of freehold

Chain-free