Located on The Mount, a narrow, single-track road in the centre of Hampstead Village, the residence is described as having origins dating back to the late 17th century.
According to the listing, the house was formed by William Beech, a London Quaker cloth merchant, who incorporated parts of two older houses into the property very soon after this.
The property is arranged over a lower ground floor, a ground floor and two upper storeys, reports our sister title London Now.
The estate includes ancillary outbuildings and a double garage that fronts The Mount, as well as on-street and residents’ parking.
It offers six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and six reception rooms, with what is described as “spacious family accommodation in beautifully proportioned rooms” by the listing.
The house covers a floor area of 6,164 square feet, according to details provided.
Windows throughout the house are said to have “uniformly lovely views” over the gardens, Hampstead Village, and central London, due to an elevated position very near to the highest point in the city.
Original features such as two staircases, panelling and fireplaces have been retained, along with a kitchen extension which was added at the rear in the mid-1990s.
According to the listing, the property has had just three owners in the last 140 years.
The grounds are described as “beautifully maintained walled, secure gardens” that almost surround the house, with lawns, walks, a patio, a summer house and a historic fountain, alongside mature trees and shrubs.
Further details state the property is freehold and holds an EPC rating of E.
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The location, Cloth Hill, is closely linked to the history of Hampstead.
“Cloth Hill” is said to be so named because, in Tudor times, local laundresses would spread their washing to dry there, taking advantage of spring-fed water in the area.
Notable associations are recorded in the listing.
Voltaire is described as having visited the house in 1728 for discussions with Quaker Andrew Pitt, who was connected to the Beech family.
In 1796, George Romney, the painter, bought the house and later replaced the stables and coach-house with a new building containing a painting room and gallery—now known as “Romney’s House”.
Following Romney’s death, the property was used by members of the Rundell family, linked to Rundell and Bridge, who served as court goldsmiths.
During this time, Maria Rundell published “A New System of Domestic Cookery”, said to be a precursor to Mrs Beeton’s well-known cookbook.
Between 1852 and 1865, Ford Madox Brown painted “Work”, with a setting described as recognisable as The Mount.
The artwork’s background reportedly includes the gate of Cloth Hill and a sign advertising the letting of “a genteel family residence”.
For transport, Hampstead underground station (Northern Line) is nearby, and the shopping facilities of Hampstead Village are described as being “immediately to hand”.
Hampstead Heath, a public open space comprising 800 acres, as well as the Iveagh Bequest Kenwood House (English Heritage), are both within walking distance.
The property’s long history, retained architectural details, and link to notable historical figures are highlighted in the sales listing as key attributes.
The property is listed at a guide price of £18,000,000.
