- For Sale
- GBP 1,650,000
- Property Style: Traditional
- Bedroom: 5
- Bathroom: 3
Set on the leafy, tree-lined avenue of Fordwych Road, this exquisite semi-detached home offers a remarkable blend of period charm and contemporary style across a thoughtfully designed living space. The property features five bedrooms and three bathrooms, spanning over 2200 square feet. It is distinguished by its lush, east-facing garden and original architectural character, making it a coveted residence in a vibrant London neighbourhood.
Key Features
• Semi-detached period family home spanning across 2244 square feet
• Five bedrooms, three bathrooms
• Stunning hip-to-gable loft conversion (converted in 2019)
• Underfloor heating
• Manicured east-facing garden
• Excellent location
• Freehold
The Tour
This exquisite semi-detached home is a perfect example of classic Edwardian architecture, featuring a red brick facade accented with white detailing and terracotta tiles on the pointed gable. Its steeply pitched roof is adorned with slate tiles and dormer windows that not only enhance the interior lighting but also preserve the home's external charm. The grand entrance is marked by wooden double doors, expertly recreated by the London Door Company to reflect the original style, and are equipped with security glass, a Yale-style lock, and an additional deadlock. Above the entrance, an elegant, original stained glass transom window, now encased within double-glazing, adds a touch of sophistication while improving thermal efficiency. The pathway to the house, lined with black and white encaustic tiles, leads to tastefully landscaped front garden, integrating aesthetic appeal with urban functionality.
The beautifully orchestrated ground floor plan is designed to enhance both comfort and elegance. As you enter, you're greeted by a welcoming hallway with natural stone travertine flooring, complete with water-based underfloor heating, setting the tone for the warmth and style that defines the home. The front living room offers a serene retreat with a modern white limestone fireplace featuring a working coal effect gas fire. This room is bathed in natural light streaming through the large bay windows, originally sash and now retrofitted with double glazing for enhanced insulation and privacy, thanks to a frosted film. Laminated wood flooring with underfloor heating throughout adds a layer of warmth and luxury, making it an ideal space for relaxation.
The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining, and main living areas, designed to foster a sociable atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with vibrant red gloss laminate cabinetry contrasted by stainless steel and glass shelving. It includes high-quality appliances such as a freestanding Smeg 6-burner gas cooker and electric oven, a Siemens dishwasher, and an AEG Santo fridge freezer, all set against polished black granite countertops which elegantly extend to form an L-shaped dining counter. Additionally, a utility cupboard integrates the practicality of a washing machine within easy reach yet out of sight.
The dining space, distinguished by its structural glass ceiling, merges seamlessly with the kitchen, featuring the same laminate wooden flooring with underfloor heating, enhancing the openness and light of the area. This leads into the main living space where an original cast iron fireplace with a coal effect gas fire adds a touch of historical charm, perfectly complementing the modern comforts found throughout the home.
Conveniently located off the hallway is a large semi-wet room bathroom designed for practicality and relaxation. This modern facility features underfloor heating and a heated towel rail with a Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) capable of dual operation—either through the water-based central heating system or independently via an electric element. The bathroom is equipped with a ceramic sink set into a black granite countertop and a ceramic back-to-wall toilet. A tempered glass shower panel partially encloses the shower area, which, along with the rest of the bathroom, is tiled with ceramic stone-effect tiles, ensuring durability and ease of cleaning. The space is efficiently ventilated with an electric extractor fan, maintaining a fresh environment.
Beneath the staircase, an additional understairs storage space provides a discreet solution for household items, maximizing the functionality of the ground floor layout. The entire ground floor is an exemplary blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, thoughtfully designed to accommodate both everyday living and sophisticated entertaining.
The first floor of this residence provides a soothing and elegant atmosphere across its four bedrooms, each reflecting unique aspects of comfort and privacy. Most of these spaces are carpeted, enhancing their warmth, with one currently adapted as a study featuring wooden laminate flooring and scenic garden views, offering versatility for either professional use or as an additional bedroom. Each room is served by standard water-based radiators with thermostatic radiator valves and the added luxury of coal effect working gas fires for independent heating.
Large, retrofitted double-glazed sash windows ensure ample natural light throughout the day, contributing to the bright and airy feel of each room. The main front bedroom includes a large built-in wardrobe and bespoke blinds for privacy, while the rear bedroom features a voluminous freestanding wardrobe. The single bedroom and the study are equipped with practical blinds. The family bathroom on this level is designed with a blend of practicality and style, featuring ceramic stone-effect tiled flooring, a full-length enamelled steel bath, a ceramic sink set into a black granite countertop, and a back-to-wall toilet. It also includes a heated towel rail that can function independently through an electric element, and the room is comfortably warmed with electric underfloor heating. This space is ventilated by an electric fan and includes open shelving for additional storage.
A dramatic architectural feature is found on the stairwell leading to this floor—a restored tall stained-glass window, now double-glazed, enhancing the historical charm of the property. The staircase, including the half landing leading to the front three bedrooms, is fully carpeted, echoing the home's overall theme of elegance and comfort.
The second floor epitomises modern living, blending seamless functionality with architectural finesse. Accessible via a staircase designed to echo the original house style, this loft conversion features a main bedroom which exemplifies spacious tranquillity with its plush carpeting and tasteful decor. Its east-facing double-glazed doors open to early morning light, enhancing the serene ambiance. The room benefits from an innovative hip-to-gable conversion completed in 2019 by Modern Lofts, and it cleverly incorporates a significant storage space running the full length from front to back which can be accessible via the staircase or a ladder from the adjoining study.
The luxurious en-suite bathroom is appointed with high-quality fixtures including a full-length bath set against a ceramic sink that rests on a black granite countertop, a ceramic BTW toilet, and a semi-wet room shower, separated by a large tempered glass screen. A heated towel rail fitted with a thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) adds a touch of comfort. The bathroom’s floor and partial walls are adorned with ceramic stone-effect tiles. A unique feature is the heated mirror designed to reduce condensation. For ventilation, an electrically operated Velux window in the roof can be opened for fresh air, automatically closing when it rains. This loft conversion not only extends the home’s living space but also enhances its aesthetic and functional appeal, all documented and verified to ensure compliance and quality, reflecting a commitment to maintaining the home’s integrity and value.
The garden extends roughly 40ft by 60ft, offering a lush oasis within the urban landscape. Primarily laid to grass, it includes a large slate-tiled patio directly adjacent to the house, perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining. Towards the rear, a secondary patio crafted with red brick provides additional space for relaxation and gatherings. The garden's layout is enhanced by a small, raised vegetable plot, inviting a touch of home-grown produce into urban living. Ensuring considerable privacy, the garden is surrounded by newly replaced 2-meter-high wooden fencing and a robust rendered wall at the back. During the summer, a lush canopy of trees provides a secluded atmosphere, while a small metal shed serves as practical storage for garden tools. Access is secure through a narrow side passage. Additionally, there's potential to add a garden room, expanding or customising the space for extra leisure or practical purposes.
The Area
Fordwych Road, a picturesque tree-lined avenue, offers an ideal setting for families nestled between Kilburn and West Hampstead. This location benefits from excellent transport links, including proximity to Kilburn and West Hampstead Underground Stations on the Jubilee Line, and it's just a short walk to both the Overground and Thameslink stations. Cricklewood railway station, only a six-minute walk away, provides swift connections, reaching West Hampstead in three minutes and Kings Cross in just thirteen minutes. Additionally, the area affords easy access to central London via the reliable Jubilee Line from Kilburn tube station, located just over half a mile away. For motorists, the M1 and Brent Cross shopping centre are a mere ten-minute drive. The neighbourhood is also superbly located for many popular primary and secondary schools, including Northbridge House, The Mulberry House School and Emmanuel C of E. Moreover, the area boasts hidden gems like the nearby Mapesbury Dell, adding to its charm.
Quote from the sellers:
“We have loved living in our house for the last 20 years - it is very spacious, comfortable and celebrates the period features that the house has to offer - we are leaving reluctantly, as our needs have changed. Cricklewood offers a good range of the basics, is remarkably well situated and is in close proximity to areas such as Hampstead, Queens Park and West Hampstead. “
VIEWINGS - By appointment only with Fine & Country – West Hampstead. Please enquire and quote RBA.
Key Features
• Semi-detached period family home spanning across 2244 square feet
• Five bedrooms, three bathrooms
• Stunning hip-to-gable loft conversion (converted in 2019)
• Underfloor heating
• Manicured east-facing garden
• Excellent location
• Freehold
The Tour
This exquisite semi-detached home is a perfect example of classic Edwardian architecture, featuring a red brick facade accented with white detailing and terracotta tiles on the pointed gable. Its steeply pitched roof is adorned with slate tiles and dormer windows that not only enhance the interior lighting but also preserve the home's external charm. The grand entrance is marked by wooden double doors, expertly recreated by the London Door Company to reflect the original style, and are equipped with security glass, a Yale-style lock, and an additional deadlock. Above the entrance, an elegant, original stained glass transom window, now encased within double-glazing, adds a touch of sophistication while improving thermal efficiency. The pathway to the house, lined with black and white encaustic tiles, leads to tastefully landscaped front garden, integrating aesthetic appeal with urban functionality.
The beautifully orchestrated ground floor plan is designed to enhance both comfort and elegance. As you enter, you're greeted by a welcoming hallway with natural stone travertine flooring, complete with water-based underfloor heating, setting the tone for the warmth and style that defines the home. The front living room offers a serene retreat with a modern white limestone fireplace featuring a working coal effect gas fire. This room is bathed in natural light streaming through the large bay windows, originally sash and now retrofitted with double glazing for enhanced insulation and privacy, thanks to a frosted film. Laminated wood flooring with underfloor heating throughout adds a layer of warmth and luxury, making it an ideal space for relaxation.
The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining, and main living areas, designed to foster a sociable atmosphere. The kitchen is equipped with vibrant red gloss laminate cabinetry contrasted by stainless steel and glass shelving. It includes high-quality appliances such as a freestanding Smeg 6-burner gas cooker and electric oven, a Siemens dishwasher, and an AEG Santo fridge freezer, all set against polished black granite countertops which elegantly extend to form an L-shaped dining counter. Additionally, a utility cupboard integrates the practicality of a washing machine within easy reach yet out of sight.
The dining space, distinguished by its structural glass ceiling, merges seamlessly with the kitchen, featuring the same laminate wooden flooring with underfloor heating, enhancing the openness and light of the area. This leads into the main living space where an original cast iron fireplace with a coal effect gas fire adds a touch of historical charm, perfectly complementing the modern comforts found throughout the home.
Conveniently located off the hallway is a large semi-wet room bathroom designed for practicality and relaxation. This modern facility features underfloor heating and a heated towel rail with a Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) capable of dual operation—either through the water-based central heating system or independently via an electric element. The bathroom is equipped with a ceramic sink set into a black granite countertop and a ceramic back-to-wall toilet. A tempered glass shower panel partially encloses the shower area, which, along with the rest of the bathroom, is tiled with ceramic stone-effect tiles, ensuring durability and ease of cleaning. The space is efficiently ventilated with an electric extractor fan, maintaining a fresh environment.
Beneath the staircase, an additional understairs storage space provides a discreet solution for household items, maximizing the functionality of the ground floor layout. The entire ground floor is an exemplary blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, thoughtfully designed to accommodate both everyday living and sophisticated entertaining.
The first floor of this residence provides a soothing and elegant atmosphere across its four bedrooms, each reflecting unique aspects of comfort and privacy. Most of these spaces are carpeted, enhancing their warmth, with one currently adapted as a study featuring wooden laminate flooring and scenic garden views, offering versatility for either professional use or as an additional bedroom. Each room is served by standard water-based radiators with thermostatic radiator valves and the added luxury of coal effect working gas fires for independent heating.
Large, retrofitted double-glazed sash windows ensure ample natural light throughout the day, contributing to the bright and airy feel of each room. The main front bedroom includes a large built-in wardrobe and bespoke blinds for privacy, while the rear bedroom features a voluminous freestanding wardrobe. The single bedroom and the study are equipped with practical blinds. The family bathroom on this level is designed with a blend of practicality and style, featuring ceramic stone-effect tiled flooring, a full-length enamelled steel bath, a ceramic sink set into a black granite countertop, and a back-to-wall toilet. It also includes a heated towel rail that can function independently through an electric element, and the room is comfortably warmed with electric underfloor heating. This space is ventilated by an electric fan and includes open shelving for additional storage.
A dramatic architectural feature is found on the stairwell leading to this floor—a restored tall stained-glass window, now double-glazed, enhancing the historical charm of the property. The staircase, including the half landing leading to the front three bedrooms, is fully carpeted, echoing the home's overall theme of elegance and comfort.
The second floor epitomises modern living, blending seamless functionality with architectural finesse. Accessible via a staircase designed to echo the original house style, this loft conversion features a main bedroom which exemplifies spacious tranquillity with its plush carpeting and tasteful decor. Its east-facing double-glazed doors open to early morning light, enhancing the serene ambiance. The room benefits from an innovative hip-to-gable conversion completed in 2019 by Modern Lofts, and it cleverly incorporates a significant storage space running the full length from front to back which can be accessible via the staircase or a ladder from the adjoining study.
The luxurious en-suite bathroom is appointed with high-quality fixtures including a full-length bath set against a ceramic sink that rests on a black granite countertop, a ceramic BTW toilet, and a semi-wet room shower, separated by a large tempered glass screen. A heated towel rail fitted with a thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) adds a touch of comfort. The bathroom’s floor and partial walls are adorned with ceramic stone-effect tiles. A unique feature is the heated mirror designed to reduce condensation. For ventilation, an electrically operated Velux window in the roof can be opened for fresh air, automatically closing when it rains. This loft conversion not only extends the home’s living space but also enhances its aesthetic and functional appeal, all documented and verified to ensure compliance and quality, reflecting a commitment to maintaining the home’s integrity and value.
The garden extends roughly 40ft by 60ft, offering a lush oasis within the urban landscape. Primarily laid to grass, it includes a large slate-tiled patio directly adjacent to the house, perfect for entertaining and al fresco dining. Towards the rear, a secondary patio crafted with red brick provides additional space for relaxation and gatherings. The garden's layout is enhanced by a small, raised vegetable plot, inviting a touch of home-grown produce into urban living. Ensuring considerable privacy, the garden is surrounded by newly replaced 2-meter-high wooden fencing and a robust rendered wall at the back. During the summer, a lush canopy of trees provides a secluded atmosphere, while a small metal shed serves as practical storage for garden tools. Access is secure through a narrow side passage. Additionally, there's potential to add a garden room, expanding or customising the space for extra leisure or practical purposes.
The Area
Fordwych Road, a picturesque tree-lined avenue, offers an ideal setting for families nestled between Kilburn and West Hampstead. This location benefits from excellent transport links, including proximity to Kilburn and West Hampstead Underground Stations on the Jubilee Line, and it's just a short walk to both the Overground and Thameslink stations. Cricklewood railway station, only a six-minute walk away, provides swift connections, reaching West Hampstead in three minutes and Kings Cross in just thirteen minutes. Additionally, the area affords easy access to central London via the reliable Jubilee Line from Kilburn tube station, located just over half a mile away. For motorists, the M1 and Brent Cross shopping centre are a mere ten-minute drive. The neighbourhood is also superbly located for many popular primary and secondary schools, including Northbridge House, The Mulberry House School and Emmanuel C of E. Moreover, the area boasts hidden gems like the nearby Mapesbury Dell, adding to its charm.
Quote from the sellers:
“We have loved living in our house for the last 20 years - it is very spacious, comfortable and celebrates the period features that the house has to offer - we are leaving reluctantly, as our needs have changed. Cricklewood offers a good range of the basics, is remarkably well situated and is in close proximity to areas such as Hampstead, Queens Park and West Hampstead. “
VIEWINGS - By appointment only with Fine & Country – West Hampstead. Please enquire and quote RBA.
