The Definitive Resource for NW3's Architectural Heritage
A comprehensive digital archive documenting the construction DNA, materials, history, and restoration techniques of North West London's finest properties.
Explore Our Signature Streets
These comprehensive profiles document the complete architectural DNA of Hampstead's most significant addresses.
Redington Road
The peak of the Arts & Crafts movement in Hampstead. Deep red brick and terracotta detailing define this prestigious address.
Hampstead Garden Suburb
A planned utopia designed by Parker & Unwin. The definitive example of Garden City architecture.
The Bishops Avenue
London's "Billionaires' Row" began as Arts & Crafts mansions before embracing Inter-War grandeur.
Belsize Park
The white stucco villas that define Victorian Belsize. Italianate grandeur meets London living.
Well Walk
The oldest residential street in our archive. Georgian elegance from Hampstead's spa town era.
300 Years of NW3 Architecture
From Georgian spa town elegance to contemporary innovation, explore the architectural evolution of Hampstead through the ages.
Arts & Crafts Era
The Arts & Crafts movement brought a philosophy of honest craftsmanship and truth to materials. Hampstead became a center for this movement, with architect-designed houses featuring handcrafted details, vernacular influences, and integration with nature.
Key Characteristics
- Handcrafted details throughout
- Vernacular building forms
- Integration with garden settings
- Roughcast or pebbledash render
- Deep roof overhangs with exposed rafters
- Inglenook fireplaces
- Built-in furniture and joinery
- Simple geometric decorative patterns
Materials & Techniques
- Local brick and stone
- Roughcast lime render
- Hand-made clay tiles
- Oak timber framing
- Hand-forged ironwork
- Art pottery tiles
- Leaded light windows
- Hand-planed timber
Key Architects
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Browse All Street Profiles
Each profile contains the history, construction details, materials specifications, and restoration guidance specific to that address.
Frognal
From grand Victorian villas to Arts & Crafts gems, Frognal charts the evolution of Hampstead architecture.
Frognal Lane
A quieter cousin to Frognal proper, featuring substantial family houses with generous gardens.
Oak Hill Way
Architect-designed houses in mature woodland settings. Parker & Unwin influences throughout.
Templewood Avenue
Substantial Arts & Crafts houses with distinctive roughcast render and leaded light windows.
Wildwood Road
Secluded woodland setting with architect-designed houses of exceptional character.
Meadway
One of the original roads of the Suburb, featuring carefully designed cottages and larger houses.
Heathgate
Premium houses on the edge of the Heath Extension with views across the green spaces.
Hampstead Way
The main thoroughfare of the Suburb, connecting Central Square to Hampstead Heath.
Winnington Road
Large Edwardian houses in spacious grounds, adjacent to Kenwood House.
Belsize Square
One of the finest Victorian garden squares in London, with mature plane trees and grand villas.
Belsize Park Gardens
Substantial Victorian terraces with elaborate stucco decoration and impressive entrance porticos.
Eton Avenue
Wide tree-lined avenue with grand semi-detached stucco villas in the Italianate style.
Adamson Road
Impressive Victorian terraces with elaborate decorative features and generous proportions.
Church Row
Perhaps the finest Georgian street in London. Complete with original railings and lamp posts.
Flask Walk
The ancient heart of Hampstead village, named for the flasks of chalybeate water sold here.
Holly Walk
A peaceful lane of modest Georgian cottages leading to the old burial ground.
Fitzjohns Avenue
Grand High Victorian villas on dramatic sloping terrain, with elaborate Gothic and Queen Anne details.
Netherhall Gardens
Substantial Victorian houses in a quiet cul-de-sac setting, including Elgar's former residence.
Maresfield Gardens
Home to Sigmund Freud's house, with excellent Queen Anne Revival architecture throughout.
Arkwright Road
Substantial brick-built Victorian houses with elaborate stone dressings and Gothic influences.
Lyndhurst Road
Imposing Victorian villas on the slopes leading to Hampstead Heath.
Downshire Hill
Elegant Regency villas and cottages ornées on the southern slopes of Hampstead.
Keats Grove
Home of Keats House, with fine Regency villas in generous gardens.
Willow Road
Home to Erno Goldfinger's revolutionary modernist terrace, now National Trust property.
Lawn Road (Isokon)
The Grade I listed Isokon Building - a pioneering modernist apartment block by Wells Coates.
South Hill Park
Victorian and Edwardian houses alongside important Modern Movement buildings.
Heath Street
The main commercial artery of Hampstead village, with buildings from Georgian to Victorian.
Hampstead High Street
The historic high street with important shopfronts and upper floor residential.
Hampstead Grove
Quiet residential enclave with a mix of Georgian cottages and Victorian houses.
Platts Lane
Substantial late Victorian and Edwardian houses on the Childs Hill borders.
Understanding Planning Restrictions in NW3
Most of Hampstead falls within Conservation Areas with strict planning controls. Understanding your area's restrictions is essential before any building work.
Select a conservation area to view details
The Authentic Materials of NW3
Using the wrong materials will damage your heritage property. This library documents the authentic materials used across Hampstead, with sourcing information for restoration.
Craftspeople Who Understand Heritage
Not all builders understand historic properties. These vetted craftspeople specialize in traditional techniques essential for conservation area work.
Heritage Lime Works
Lime & Plaster Specialists
Fourth-generation lime plasterers specializing in historic London properties. We use only traditional lime putty mortars mixed on site to match original specifications.
The Traditional Plastering Company
Lime & Plaster Specialists
Specialist in decorative plasterwork restoration and reproduction. We can match any existing moulding profile or create new designs in the period style.
Hampstead Sash Window Specialists
Heritage Joinery
Dedicated sash window specialists working exclusively on period properties in NW3 and surrounding areas. We restore rather than replace wherever possible.
Bespoke Period Joinery
Heritage Joinery
Architectural joinery workshop producing doors, panelling, and bespoke furniture to match historic originals. All work made in our London workshop.
Heritage Roofing London
Traditional Roofing
Specialist heritage roofers working on listed buildings and conservation area properties. We source authentic materials including genuine Welsh slate and hand-made tiles.
London Stone Conservation
Stone Masonry
PACR accredited stone conservators specializing in Portland stone and other building stones. We use only reversible, breathable repair methods.
Victorian Ironworks
Architectural Metalwork
Specialist in period ironwork restoration and reproduction. We can cast new components to match originals or fabricate bespoke designs in traditional styles.
Traditional Glass Studio
Period Glazing
Studio specializing in leaded light restoration and reproduction. We can restore original panels or create new designs in authentic Arts & Crafts or Victorian styles.
Period Paint Specialists
Heritage Decorating
Traditional decorators using historic paint techniques including limewash, distemper, and traditional oil paints. We also undertake gilding and decorative painting.
Heritage Brickwork Ltd
Traditional Brickwork
Specialist brick restoration using traditional techniques. All pointing work in lime mortar to match original specifications. DOFF and TORC cleaning systems.
Note: The Hampstead Design Journal provides this directory as a resource for homeowners. We recommend obtaining multiple quotes and verifying credentials before engaging any tradesperson. Verified status indicates the tradesperson has demonstrated relevant experience to our team.
Heritage Restorations in NW3
Detailed documentation of restoration projects across Hampstead, showing the techniques and materials used to preserve architectural heritage.
The Literary Map of Hampstead
Explore the blue plaques of NW3—and discover the architectural character of each historic residence.
Original NW3 Profiles
Over the last 100 years, many Hampstead homes lost their original cornicing and ceiling roses to unfortunate 1970s renovations. We have taken moulds of the originals.
The Frognal Profile
Heavy, floral, with deep projection. This ornate cornice features acanthus leaves and egg-and-dart moulding. Found throughout the original Frognal Estate houses.
Origin: Frognal Lane drawing rooms
Dimensions: 185mm drop × 210mm projection
The Redington Rose
A simpler ceiling rose reflecting Arts & Crafts principles. Geometric petal arrangement with subtle foliage border. Less ornate than Victorian predecessors.
Origin: Redington Road reception rooms
Dimensions: 450mm diameter
The Belsize Dado
Classic dado rail profile found throughout Belsize Park's stucco villas. The gentle ogee curve with bead detail is quintessentially Victorian.
Origin: Belsize Park hallways
Dimensions: 75mm height × 25mm depth
The Garden Suburb Skirting
The distinctive tall skirting board of Hampstead Garden Suburb. Features a torus moulding above simple chamfered base, designed by Parker & Unwin.
Origin: Hampstead Garden Suburb throughout
Dimensions: 225mm height × 22mm thickness
The Bishops Avenue Cornice
Art Deco influenced cornice with stepped geometric pattern. Found in the grand mansion houses of The Bishops Avenue during its golden era.
Origin: The Bishops Avenue formal rooms
Dimensions: 140mm drop × 165mm projection
The Well Walk Panel Mould
The earliest profile in our collection. Simple bolection mould for wall panelling from the spa-era houses of Well Walk.
Origin: Well Walk historic properties
Dimensions: 45mm width × 18mm depth
Restore Your Heritage Details
We can cast and reinstall these exact heritage profiles in your home. Each piece is hand-finished by craftsmen who understand the weight and proportion of original Victorian and Edwardian plasterwork.
Book a Heritage ConsultationThe Language of Heritage
Understanding architectural terminology is essential for discussing your heritage property with builders, planners, and conservation officers.
Dive Deeper
Explore dedicated sections of our heritage archive
Architectural Timeline
Explore 300 years of NW3 architecture era by era
Conservation Areas
Detailed guides to planning restrictions and permissions
Materials Library
Authentic materials with sourcing information
Historic Trades
Vetted craftspeople who understand heritage
Case Studies
Detailed restoration project documentation
Lost Details Library
Original NW3 moulding profiles and cornicing
Glossary
Architectural terminology explained
Blue Plaques
Famous residents and their historic homes
We Are the Guardians of NW3's Heritage
Don't let a standard builder ruin your heritage asset. We hold original material specifications for streets across Hampstead. Book a Heritage Survey before any work begins.