Skeel Library House, Hampstead, London, NW3

Accomodation

Double-height reception room with original mezzanine gallery

Open plan kitchen and dining area
Principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite

Guest bedroom en-suite with outdoor space
Two further bedrooms, both en-suite

Study / media room

Utility room

Approximate gross internal area: 5,120 sq ft (475.65 sq m).


An exceptional Grade II listed Edwardian residence forming the former Skeel Library, located within the prestigious Hampstead Manor development on Kidderpore Avenue in Hampstead. Originally constructed in 1903 for Westfield College, the building has been sensitively restored and converted to create a
remarkable four-bedroom home extending to approximately 5,120 sq ft.

Skeel Library
The centrepiece of the house is the spectacular double-height library reception room, formerly the original reading room, featuring soaring 4.9 meter high ceilings, full-height windows and the preserved mezzanine book gallery overlooking the principal living space. This impressive room now provides an extraordinary open-plan reception, dining and kitchen area, creating a striking environment for both everyday living and entertaining. The bespoke kitchen is arranged around a large central island and fitted with integrated appliances, seamlessly connecting with the main reception space.
The principal bedroom suite occupies the ground floor and offers a spacious and private retreat, incorporating a generous bedroom, dressing room, study/media area and a luxurious en-suite bathroom.

Further accommodation includes a guest bedroom suite with access to outdoor space, two additional bedrooms, both en-suite, providing flexible space for family living, guests or home working.

Residents of Hampstead Manor benefit from a range of private amenities including landscaped communal gardens, concierge service and access to a luxury wellness centre with swimming pool, gym, sauna and spa facilities.
The property also benefits from two secure underground parking spaces.

The Library

Reimagined as the heart of the home, this remarkable double-height library forms part of an expansive open plan living space incorporating the kitchen, dining and principal reception areas. A mezzanine gallery lined with bespoke dark wood bookshelves wraps elegantly around the upper level, creating a dramatic reading gallery that overlooks the living space below.

Custom built cabinetry spans the ground floor, thoughtfully styled with curated objects while discreetly concealing the television within the joinery. Restored floor to ceiling Crittall windows flood the room with natural light, illuminating the rich timber finishes and drawing the eye upward to the gallery above.
A striking contemporary chandelier descends through the centre of the space, emphasising the impressive ceiling height and creating a sculptural focal point, while the seating area below offers a relaxed setting within this beautifully interconnected kitchen, dining and living environment.