Description
Situated in a private gated and security protected enclave off Winnington Road, one of Hampstead’s most popular residential streets, The Halcyon house is a stunning contemporary double-fronted family house featuring a private sweeping driveway and set within extensive grounds.
Accommodation includes: 7 bedrooms all with en-suites, spacious living areas, grand reception rooms, an indoor swimming pool and leisure complex and a state-of-the-art cinema room. The Halcyon house also offers staff quarters and garaging for six cars.
The impressive light-filled marble entrance hall is set at the heart of the house, with all rooms on the ground floor leading off from the hall.
The grand staircase and custom panelled lift lead up to the first and second floors with all rooms arranged around a central void and a galleried area overlooking the entrance hall below. A custom panelled lift and an additional staircase lead down to the basement floor below.
The Halcyon is the embodiment of sophisticated and elegant design with many decorative flourishes throughout from the handcrafted Art Deco door furniture to feature fireplaces in many of the principal rooms.
The family-sized bespoke kitchen, custom designed by Storm, features a selection of stylish appliances from Sub Zero, Miele and Gaggenau including two stainless steel wall ovens and side-by-side fridge and freezer. The kitchen has been expertly designed to ensure the most
efficient use of space from extensive granite work surfaces to plenty of integrated storage. The elegantly designed curved breakfast bar allows guests to enjoy an informal dining experience.
The house features exceptional living spaces including an elegant drawing room with parquet flooring and sumptuous furnishings for entertaining guests as well as a more intimate family room ideal for relaxing at the end of a busy day. The elegant 12-seater dining room offers
the perfect backdrop for stylish entertaining with the full height Limoges En Trumeau stone fireplace providing the focal point of the room.
Offering impressive balcony views across the garden, the grand master bedroom suite provides an opulent and relaxing sanctuary.
The room features a spacious sitting area with a beautiful fireplace in statuary marble as well as separate his ‘n’ her dressing rooms and
en suite bathrooms that lead off from either side of the suite. Resplendent in smooth marble, the his ‘n’ her master bathrooms include single vanity units, walk-in showers and luxury white sanitaryware from Villeroy and Boch. A feature bath, encased in Calcatta Oro marble, in the lady’s bathroom provides views overlooking the garden.
The second master suite features a private sitting room, sumptuous carpets, mirrored wall panelling and contemporary neutral decoration. An en suite dressing room and marble bathroom completes this private oasis. Additional en suite bedrooms are decorated in differing styles so there
is a room to suit every guest.
The basement floor is largely dedicated to leisure and relaxation. Featuring an 11m x 4m indoor swimming pool with separate spa area leading
off from the main pool, a steam room, sauna, fully-fitted gym, as well as separate male and female changing rooms. The leisure centre also includes a luxury treatment room and salon/massage room. The custom-built pool table is the focal point of this room dedicated to recreation and serious fun. A novel switchable glass wall provides a connection between the games room and gymnasium. A 10-seater luxury cinema room ensures that the latest releases can be watched in optimum comfort. The 2.2 x 3.9m perforated screen incorporating Dolby 5.1 surround sound heightens the overall viewing pleasure.
The Halcyon features a custom-designed wine lounge, with chilled wine storage for a wine collection of at least 1,000 bottles (25 cases) and non-chilled for at least 270 bottles, and provides the perfect environment to ensure the wine develops to its full potential. As well as substantial wine racks and cabinets the room also features a marble-topped wine serving workstation.
The majestic private garden features undulating lawns and mature planting and trees. Stone steps in the centre of the garden gently follow the curve of the lawn and lead to the focal point of the garden – a magnificent Atlantic Cedar tree.
The Halcyon house is located in one of the area’s most popular leafy residential streets, occupying an enviable location overlooking Hampstead golf
course. Nearby is the famous Hampstead Heath with its acres of open green space and ancient woodland and, the former stately home, Kenwood House. The Halcyon is just moments from both Hampstead and Highgate Villages. Both areas are full of character and individuality, offering a delightful selection of independent boutiques, artisanal food purveyors and stylish cafés and restaurants. These areas are also renowned for the
concentration of some of London’s top-performing primary and secondary schools. The Halcyon combines the best of both worlds: big city living
with the charm of village life. The bright lights of the city and key London landmarks and attractions are all easily accessible by bus or tube, from the iconic London Eye at Waterloo to the glorious royal parks and green spaces. Bank station in London’s financial heart can be reached in just under half an hour and London’s West End with its unrivalled shopping in just twenty minutes.
Key Features
- Reception Hall
- Dining Room
- Servery
- Family Kitchen
- Drawing Room
- Family Room
- Cloakroom & Guest WC
- Study
- Lift
- Wine Cellar & Wine Testing Room
- Cinema
- Gmes Room
- Gymnasium
- Swimming Pool/Spa
- Salon/Massage Room, Treatment Room, Sauna & Steam Room with Changing Rooms
- Staff Accommodation - 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen/Living Room
- Commercial Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- Master Bedroom with His & Hers En Suite Bathrooms & Dressing Rooms, and Balcony
- 6 Further Bedrooms all with En Suite Bathroom, 2 with Dressing Room
- Second Floor Sitting Room
- Rear Garden with Terrace
- Carriage Driveway
- Garage for up to 6 cars
VIEW PAYABLE STAMP DUTY
£31,875,000 £3,753,750
Effective Rate: 11.8%
| Tax Band | % | Taxable Sum | Tax |
| £0 - £125,000 | 0% | £125,000 | £0 |
| £125,001 - £250,000 | 2% | £125,000 | £2,500 |
| £250,001 - £925,000 | 5% | £675,000 | £33,750 |
| £925,001 - £1,500,000 | 10% | £575,000 | £57,500 |
| £1,500,001 + | 12% | £30,500,000 | £3,660,000 |
| Tax Band | % |
| £0 - £125,000 | 0% |
| £125,001 - £250,000 | 2% |
| £250,001 - £925,000 | 5% |
| £925,001 - £1,500,000 | 10% |
| £1,500,001 + | 12% |
| Taxable Sum | Tax |
| £125,000 | £0 |
| £125,000 | £2,500 |
| £675,000 | £33,750 |
| £575,000 | £57,500 |
| £30,500,000 | £3,660,000 |
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