Hampstead Area Guide Discover the local highlights chosen by your Savills team savills.co.uk Welcome to Hampstead Hampstead is synonymous with sophisticated living and a cosmopolitan community. Of all the London villages, it has the most timeless appeal, largely thanks to its dense 18th century centre and the semi-rural feel lent by the adjacent Heath — 800 acres of open countryside and woodland that has long been London’s weekend playground. It’s a thriving area that attracts a constant stream of prospective buyers and tenants. An array of private schools that are almost second to none is a huge draw for families, while having Hampstead Heath on the doorstep makes this a truly idyllic setting, just a short journey from the West End and the City. The area’s wide range of properties Villa Bianca provide plenty of choice; from This long-running Italian eatery one bedroom flats and high value in Perrin’s Court offers superb fine portered apartment schemes to small dining and alfresco dining in the town centre cottages and substantial summer. double fronted mansions. Local restaurants A few of our favourite places to eat Frank, head of sales, says: “I have worked in the Hampstead office for over Frank Townsend Arron Bart 25 years, over which time I have seen the buzzing café culture on the High Head of Sales Head of Lettings Street diversify to include an eclectic mix of individual restaurants. They offer something a little out of the ordinary and attract numerous celebrities, yet the scene here has always remained relaxed and welcoming.” “It’s a thriving area Goldfish Jin Kichi L’antica The Horseshoe This independent Chinese A lovely and small Japanese Pizzeria A great gastro pub with a that attracts a constant restaurant offers good restaurant with grilled Neapolitan wood-fired relaxed atmosphere which is quality cuisine and quick skewers and sushi, plus pizza, plus pasta and salads the home of Camden Town stream of prospective service. shochu cocktails and sake. in a cosy exposed brick and Brewery. buyers and tenants.” wood restaurant. Shopping Highlights beyond the High Street Hampstead High Street has a superb mix of independent retailers, such as Cochinechine on Heath Street, a boutique selling quirky designer labels and The Hampstead Antique and Craft Emporium, which boasts over 25 independent shops ranging from antique and vintage artifacts to contemporary designer and craft items. Linea Fashion Places to visit Some of our favourite local sights An independent clothing and fashion shop offering exclusive luxury designer brand clothes Hampstead Village reputedly has the highest concentration of blue plaques of anywhere for women and men. in London, and poet Edith Sitwell, actor Richard Burton and architect Sir George Gilbert La Coqueta Kids Scott are among its famous past residents. Hampstead’s vibrant cultural scene includes A children and baby clothing boutique selling the Hampstead Theatre and the Everyman Cinema and its renowned literary heritage is beautifully crafted Spanish style clothing for recalled by the Keats House museum. modern times. Burgh House Fenton House Pentameters Keats House The Hampstead Burgh House is a Grade I Fenton House is a National Theatre Museum Butcher & Providore listed building and is home Trust 17th century Pentameters is one of Keats House is a museum This independent butcher sells free-range to the Hampstead Museum. merchants house containing the most respected fringe and literary centre meats, wines and artisan deli goods. They also It hosts regular art and the family’s myriad of theatres in London. dedicated to the memory host tasting evenings. history exhibitions, concerts musical instruments, Located above The of John Keats. The house and recitals. porcelain collection, Horseshoe Pub, the theatre comes alive with special Judy Green’s Garden Store paintings and furniture. This ‘garden boutique’ is located on Flask has hosted hundreds of events throughout the year. Walk and always has a tumble of seasonal professional shows. blooms spilling out of their pots outside. Savills Hampstead notebook 60 800 acres “In the middle of There are at least 60 English Hampstead Heath contains the Heritage blue plaques in largest single area of common London, Hampstead is a Hampstead commemorating the land in Greater London at beautiful tree lined village many diverse personalities that approximately 800 acres. have lived there. with adorable shops, 3 miles gorgeous restaurants 30 Hampstead has a village There are over 30 state, atmosphere, despite being just and the Heath. Within independent and international 3 miles from the West End. schools in Hampstead. months, you know every shopkeeper and become involved in community activities with new and welcoming friends. However, you are always 20 minutes from the most wonderous museums, theatres and venues in the world. I love it in Hampstead.” Susan Brandt We hope you have enjoyed reading about our local area. If you would like to find out more information, please contact a member of our team. Savills Hampstead 7 Perrin’s Court Hampstead London NW3 1QS Frank Townsend Arron Bart 020 7472 5018 020 7472 5030 [email protected] [email protected] savills.co.uk.