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£5,250,000Guide price
Oakmere Garden House, Hampstead NW3
A detached Arts and Crafts family house in red brick and stone, set within mature landscaped grounds.
643,950 sq ft
02 · Postcode NW3
Hampstead
Winding village lanes, mature oak canopy and expansive heathland.
A hilltop neighbourhood defined by ancient woodland, winding brick lanes, and enduring family architecture.
Hampstead feels distinctly removed from the grid of central London. Its topography of steep lanes, brick garden walls, and mature oak trees gives the area a settled, almost rural character while remaining part of the city.
Architectural styles vary more widely here than in flatter districts: weatherboarded cottages and Georgian rows sit within walking distance of substantial red-brick Arts and Crafts houses with wide driveways and mature rear gardens.
Daily life gravitates toward the open expanse of the Heath—swimming ponds, wooded trails, and high viewpoints—followed by quiet coffee shops and long-established local retailers in the village centre.
Architectural character
- • Arts and Crafts detached and semi-detached houses with gabled roofs and leaded casements
- • Historic village cottages and period terraces along winding pedestrian lanes
- • Spacious lateral apartments converted from substantial Victorian mansion blocks
Green spaces & water
- • Expansive heathland, woodland trails, and open hilltop meadows
- • Outdoor bathing ponds and shaded pergola walks
- • Private mature gardens bordered by established trees
Connections & everyday places
Hampstead at a glance
- Village high street patisseries, independent bookshops, and local delicatessens
- Historic neighbourhood pubs with walled courtyard gardens
- Local cultural houses, museums, and chamber music venues
- Northern line and London Overground stations serving north and central London
- Hilltop walking paths linking surrounding residential enclaves
- Convenient road links toward the north while preserving quiet side streets
Homes currently listed in Hampstead (1)