12 bedroom villa in Hampstead, London

Some homes just have that pull the second you get close. This twelve bedroom villa in Hampstead is like that for me. When you come up the long driveway, right on the edge of London, you feel the city sort of drop away. It gets quiet. The gardens here are proper North London green, with old trees and a sense of privacy you do not find everywhere. There is over fifty acres, which is honestly rare even for Hampstead. You stand back and get why people come searching for a real estate gem in this part of London. You can almost hear the leaves moving when the wind is right. Sometimes I see a fox or a few birds hopping around. And sometimes you just catch yourself slowing down, before you have even reached the house.

The villa itself has this old school charm you do not always stumble on. You can tell it is lived in and loved but also has that grand London feel that makes a place so memorable. It is a Grade II listed home and you feel the history in the details. Think high ceilings where the light shifts all afternoon. Think paneling and fireplaces that would feel right with books and music going. The reception hall just seems to invite people inside. You can picture family gatherings after Hampstead walks or friends in wellies spending hours talking about nothing in particular. Some places make formal spaces feel stiff but here it ends up feeling like you could actually relax. The drawing room sort of makes you want cold evenings, a fire lit, people around. There is a separate sitting room that is more tucked away, ideal for late night chats or maybe even some jazz playing in the background.

If you like to cook or have ever dreamed of really hosting a big meal, the kitchen here is one of those you actually want to spend time in. It is designed for everyday life but also those proper Sunday lunches or birthday dinners. There is a dining room with enough space for everyone. The orangery looks out on to the garden and actually feels special when the sun is out. You could spend mornings in there with tea and the paper and not miss the busy world for a second. When work calls, you will find offices with actual views over the grounds so you can daydream a bit while you take calls or read through emails. Sometimes a deer wanders by too. It just feels peaceful in a way that makes working from home easy.

The villa is not short on surprises. There is a proper indoor swimming pool that feels used and looked after. Not one of those forgotten add ons but somewhere you might genuinely want to grab a swim. Right next to it you have got a gym and a steam room. That combination is hard to beat for shaking off the week. If you want to wind down, the cinema room hits the right note. I have sat in there and it really is as nice as going out for a film, maybe even better. There is a wine tasting space that looks like somewhere you would want to have a quiet drink and put some music on. The tech here is also on point but you hardly notice all the upgrades. You get smart controls for lighting and security but nothing is in your face or hard to use.

Rest is covered too. The main bedroom is the kind where you close the door and really leave the world outside. You have got a dressing room and an en suite that actually tempts you to linger over a coffee. There are eleven more bedrooms for family or guests, plus plenty of bathrooms so no one waits around in the mornings. Upstairs there is a games room for long weekends at home and a media space where everyone can have their own spot.

Outside you get two lovely cottages with their own gardens. That makes it easy for friends or family to visit and stay for longer. There is a garage area and even a staff flat if you need some help keeping everything running smooth.

This Hampstead estate gives you the balance that everybody is looking for. You are surrounded by countryside feels but just a short drive to central London when you want that buzz. There is space for peaceful mornings by the lake or big garden parties when the weather is on your side.

Honestly to really see how it feels, you just have to come see the place. Reach out if you want to walk around or just chat about what life here could look like. At LuxuryProperty.com we just want to help you find somewhere you want to stay for a long time.