1 bed flat for sale

Eton Rise, Eton College Road, London NW3

Recently renovated by its current owner, this impeccably designed apartment is a masterclass in pared-back living. Clean architectural lines dominate, creating a set of welcoming, sophisticated spaces. It lies on the fourth floor of a handsome mansion block in Primrose Hill, close to its greenery, cafés and shops. Regent's Park is also nearby, with Kentish Town and Hampstead Heath only slightly further afield.

The Tour

Eton Rise is a striking, dark-brick mansion block built in the 1930s. There is lift access to all floors, as well as a 24-hour porter and unallocated off-street parking. Communal gardens lie behind the building for residents to use.

This apartment is on the fourth floor, where its front door opens into a generous entrance hall. This provides a circulation point to all living spaces and creates an immediate sense of calm. Walls throughout have been painted in Edward Bulmer’s ‘Spanish White’, a creamy hue that adds to an overarching peacefulness.

On one side is the living and dining room, where sisal carpet runs underfoot and two sash windows frame leafy views of nearby treetops. Curved cornicing extends around the upper corner of the room, harking back to the building’s art deco origins. The current owner has retained the original doors, adding beautiful antique handles.

The adjacent kitchen has cork floors, adding a textured dimension to the otherwise smooth scheme. Ample storage is contained within the white cabinetry on both sides, at high and low levels respectively, bounded by oak worktops. A handsome slab of marble sits underneath the large sash window, working almost as an art piece - or a handy window seat.

The bedroom lies on the opposite side of the plan. A window spans almost the full width of the room, flooding the space with natural light and again capturing a leafy outlook. Along one wall, a full set of built-in wardrobes has been added with an abundance of storage space. The adjacent bathroom has cork floors, a new bath and a new WC.

The Area

Eton Rise is located close to the shops and cafés of Primrose Hill, Belsize Park Village and Hampstead Village. Nearby amenities include Gail’s bakery, England’s Lane café and numerous pubs and restaurants. Slightly further afield is Panzer’s deli, which sells an array of epicurean treats for cooking, eating and entertaining.

Primrose Hill and the beautiful Regent’s Park are a short walk to the south. Also nearby, Hampstead Heath offers freshwater swimming year-round in the men’s, ladies’, and mixed bathing ponds, as well as some of London’s most beautiful woodland walks. Parliament Hill Lido is within walking distance. In addition to elevated views of the city from Parliament Hill, there are tennis courts, cafés and Kenwood House, a wonderful 17th-century country house and gallery.

Chalk Farm (Northern line) and Kentish Town West (Overground) stations are both within easy reach and provide transport on a north-south and east-west axis.

Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 133 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £4,250 per annum / Ground Rent: Approx. £25 per annum / Council Tax Band: C