12 bed detached house for sale

The Bishops Avenue, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London N2

A truly spectacular twelve bedroom lateral ambassadorial style residence, set in one of London’s most prestigious avenues, the subject of an extensive program of works and now providing 9851 sq ft /915.16 sq m of stunning interiors. Set in a generous plot, behind wrought iron gates and an extensive forecourt with feature fountain, the house benefits from impressive landscaped 188’6 x 147’10 gardens with swimming pool, water feature and ponds.
Spanning four floors with lift access to the first floor there is, on the ground floor, a magnificent 53 ft reception room with double volume ceilings with gold leaf moldings, white Carrara marble flooring and antique mirrors, a drawing room, a dining room, family room, sitting room, second reception room, kitchen/breakfast room and two staff bedroom suites. The upper two floors consist of the principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite Turkish bathroom cladded in Calcutta Gold Marble, six further double bedrooms (five with en-suite bathrooms) and a rear balcony offering views over the extensive gardens. On the lower ground floor there are three further bedrooms (all with en-suite shower rooms), staff kitchen, pantry, utility room and a large plant room. There is also a service driveway with further secure parking and access to a separate staff entrance. The Bishops Avenue is world renowned and runs from Hampstead Lane to the Great North Road. The house is located close to the green open spaces of both Hampstead Heath and the rolling parkland of Kenwood House with its classic art collection. Nearby are the hilltop villages of Highgate and Hampstead, with boutique shopping and fine dining. The West End and the City are easily accessible making this the perfect location to enjoy London life. Council Tax Band: H