Skeel Library House, Camden

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).
Property Description
Property Description
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 118.14m
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.