Spanning an impressive 8,629 square feet of elegant internal living space, this grand home boasts a stunning 1,000 square foot drawing room, eight beautiful bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and a private swimming pool.

Sat within a private gated cul-de-sac off the prestigious Byron Drive, just moments from Bishops Avenue (aka Billionaires’ Row), this pristine mansion has several glorious features, including a trio of arched French doors that open onto a landscaped rear garden, and stately portico and classical Doric columns that rise the full height of the house.

A spa-inspired swimming pool and sauna create the perfect home wellness sanctuary, while a plethora of entertaining space make for ideal gathering spots for family and friends. Generous driveway parking, a rarity in London, together with a spacious double garage, just add to the appeal. The gated security system has also been recently enhanced, adding to the property’s top privacy and security offering.

High ceilings, a sculptural staircase with ornate railings and pillars, and a regal interior design scheme give the home a classic, almost palatial, feel. The hall conveys a distinct sense of arrival and occasion while the kitchen/breakfast room, complete with solid wood cabinets, black countertops and an island, with room for a six-seater table, is spacious and practical, ideal for flexible family living. The formal dining room, home to the aforementioned French doors framing the picture-perfect garden, is a wonderful spot to hold dinners and parties.

Accessed from the other side of the kitchen is a serene and soothing sunroom; bathed with natural light, it is ideal for quiet reading and relaxation. Other rooms on the ground floor include a home office, cloakroom and guest WC, with lots of storage throughout.

All the generously proportioned bedrooms are comfortable and stylish, while the
principal suite overlooks the gardens below. Spanning more than 500 square feet, it makes for an impressive yet cocooning space, with French doors that open onto a 30 foot private roof terrace above the swimming pool, offering a peaceful vantage point. The suite also features two beautifully appointed dressing rooms and twin en suite bathrooms, each with a freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower.

The three bedrooms spread across the second floor are equally attractive. Two bedrooms suites include private bathrooms with gorgeous freestanding bathtubs, as well as dedicated dressing rooms with bespoke joinery. A fourth bedroom also enjoys a private en suite and tailored storage, while this level also houses a well-appointed utility room.

Above the double garage, a self-contained studio suite offers flexible accommodation. While currently set up as a home gym, it boasts its own kitchen and bathroom, so could be suitable for guests, staff, or extra family members.

Outside, the landscaped gardens are vast and handsome, creating a secluded bucolic haven within one of London’s most coveted residential settings, complete with a stone patio providing the ideal setting for family gatherings. Just moments from the famed green expanses and cultural focal points of Kenwood House and Hampstead Heath, access to scenic walking trails, open-air swimming ponds, and a wealth of cultural and wellness pursuits, top schools and transport across London are all part and parcel of living in such a prestigious north London enclave.

Oliver Sharpstone, sales director at Dexters Hampstead says: “Byron Drive is one of those homes that truly stands apart, it’s the first time in 25 years that this residence has been available, which underlines just how rarely properties of this calibre come to market. Set within a discreet, gated cul-de-sac, it offers an exceptional sense of privacy and security, complemented by remarkable interior space and proximity to Bishops Avenue, Kenwood House and Hampstead Heath. The property offers palatial interior design with substantial living accommodation, an ideal opportunity for a family to make it their own.”

Byron Drive is listed for £9.5m, visit dexters.co.uk

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