Eton Villas, Belsize Park

Sold By Goldschmidt & Howland in 2018. A rarely available, Grade II listed detached villa built circa 1834 in a highly desirable Belsize Park location and lived in by Sir John Summerson, architectural historian from 1949-1992. This beautiful home retains charm and character with many original period features and stylish accommodation benefiting from 5079 sq ft of gross internal space, making it ideal for a large family. Originally two houses, the incredibly flexible accommodation comprises seven/eight bedrooms including a wonderful principal suite with dressing room and bathroom, further family bathroom and three shower rooms. The kitchen/breakfast by Plain English, provides the heart of the house with elegant and grand living reception room, dining room with hidden access via bookcases to the music room, family room and TV room. Further features include a utility room with laundry chute, guest cloakroom, large entrance hall and store. Wrap around gardens with lawn and patio area are set behind hedges and fencing provides the upmost privacy and security. Conveniently located for the local shops and restaurants, Belsize Park and Chalk Farm Underground stations as well as being nearby to the open spaces of Primrose Hill and fashionable England's Lane.