Victory House

A hAndsome And substAntiAl detAched VictoriAn fAmily house, beAutifully remodelled And

refurbished by ArtisAn crAftsmen.After seven years of painstaking work, Victory House has been transformed into one of

the area’s finest homes.

Its Victorian grandeur has been embellished with flair and imagination to create a

stunning 21st century home of exceptional quality.

Approaching 10,000 sq ft and designed for entertaining and comfort, its light and

spacious rooms are sensibly laid out with a great deal of thought given to the

practicalities of modern family life.

The finest British craftsmen have been commissioned to create unique contemporary

architectural features to enhance the best features of the original house which have

been sensitively restored.

Hampstead • london • NW3

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text.

Victory House

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Daleham Gardens is situated on the southern slopes of Hampstead,

running north from Belsize Lane to Lyndhurst Road. There are

good local shops and restaurants less than 200 metres away in

Belsize Village, whilst the cosmopolitan Hampstead Village is also

close by.

Schools: The house is ideally situated for several of the area’s

highly regarded independent schools:

South Hampstead (girls, 4 to 18 years), Devonshire House (mixed,

2 to 13 years), North Bridge House (mixed, 2 to 13 years), The Hall

(boys, 4 to 13 years) and University College School (boys, 7 to 18

years). Many children in the area travel daily to some of the best

schools in England: Westminster, City of London, Haberdashers’

and North London Collegiate. Two international schools are also

nearby, The Southbank International School in Maresfield Gardens

and the American School London in St John’s Wood.

Transport: The house has the advantage of being within a short

walking distance of public transport links. It is between Swiss

Cottage Underground Station (Jubilee Line, for the West End and

Canary Wharf) which is less than 500 metres walk and Belsize

Park (Northern Line, for the City and St Pancras International)

which is approximately 800 metres. A similar distance away

at Finchley Road station, the London Overground has trains to

Stratford (Olympic Park and Westfield Shopping Centre) and links

to Gatwick and Luton Airports.

LocAtioN

Daleham Gardens is named after a 15th

Century house on the Sussex estate

of the former Lord of the Manor of

Hampstead, Spencer Maryon Wilson.

The handsome Victorian houses at the

southern end of the road were built

in the 1880s by the firm of Herbert

& Edward Kelly. Victory House was

the former home of John Bowlby, the

eminent child psychologist, psychiatrist

and psychoanalyst, notable for his

interest in child development and his

pioneering work on attachment theory.

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ironwork:The original ironwork has been the

inspiration for the drama of the new.

Following removal from site, the best

of the fine Victorian metalwork was

retained, restored and, where necessary,

new sections were fabricated by hand to

replace pieces beyond repair.

The extensive contemporary ironwork

throughout the house is designed by the

celebrated Blacksmith James Horrobin

and hand-made at the Doverhay Forge

(makers of the Churchill Memorial

Screen at St Paul’s). Using the original

language of the restored Victorian

metalwork for his inspiration, James

Horrobin has created beautiful designs

that are wonderfully intricate.

From the seamless and elegant principal

staircase, with its cool LED lighting, to

the front gates which open at the touch

of a button, the ironwork is a powerful

marriage of traditional and modern.

Even the antique radiators have been

retained and painstakingly modernised.

Elegantly decorative, they have been

completely renovated and skilfully

reconstructed, so that they are an

integral and efficient part of the modern

heating system.

Throughout the house, all the fine

fireplaces are original, apart from in the

dining room. Here a striking modern

fireplace has been installed, designed by

Foster Lomas architects and a leading

granite specialist.

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GlAss:The glass used throughout the house

is by Firman Glass, one of the most

innovative glass companies in the

world, who built the spectacular all

glass staircase for Apple’s London

flagship store. In Daleham Gardens

Firman have been actively involved on

the project from conception through

to completion, creating stunning and

unique glass designs.

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liGhtinG:A beautifully lit environment was

fundamental to the architect’s design.

During the day the house takes full

advantage of its southerly aspect.

Large windows flood the interior with a

vast amount of daylight. Strategically

designed light wells, and a reflective

pool, bathe the garden floor in

soothing natural light. After dark, the

computer controlled lighting system

allows a multitude of moods. Small

energy efficient LED light sources

are discreetly integrated into the

architectural elements. Decorative

lighting fittings, such as chandeliers,

provide additional light and become

focal features in principal rooms.

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wood:Marquetry: The drawing room floor

is made of English oak, caramelised

in France. It is an exact copy of the

original handcut floor that was beyond

restoration. Ardern Hodges, a leading

flooring company, collaborated with

the architect and marquetry craftsmen

to develop a new technique to create

“the impossible”. Laser guided saws

were programmed to cut the template

and inlay, yielding the same handmade

design as before, but with computer

controlled perfection. Each section

is also layered cross grain against

the other giving the floor a stunning,

intricate pattern with wonderful colour

variation that will have greater longevity

than the original.

Panelling: The bespoke dining room

panelling is hand carved in oak by

English craftsmen. The beautiful

detailing is particularly evident round

the dining room door, in the egg and

dart chair rail, the acanthus flower

carving and the hand carved mirror

surround. In order not to compromise

the original cross-beamed ceiling plaster,

the central chandelier was omitted.

Instead the room is lit by concealed

cove fittings above the panelling which

illuminates the ceiling for dinner.

As in the rest of the house, the dining

room is fully equipped for music, but the

speakers have been cleverly disguised

as panels within the walls. Also hidden

is a bar with a built-in fridge.

On the garden floor, Ardern Hodges

have laid bespoke limed oak which

has a more contemporary feel and

compliments the modern architecture

and clean lines of the space.

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stone:Throughout the house the art of the

stonemason is evident, from the hand

carved bathroom basins, cut from the

same slab as the floor, to the bath

cut from a huge matching slab of

travertine. This is craftsmanship of

the finest order using materials such

as Balzac limestone which will always

be a delight to behold.

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In

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Music room4.88 x 4.1916'0" x 13'9"

7.02 x 4.8023'0" x 15'9"

Kitchen/Breakfast room

Kitchen/Living room4.56 x 3.3515'0" x 11'0"

Bedroom3.25 x 3.0410'8" x 10'0"

Dining room6.70 x 4.8022'0" x 15'9"

Drawing room7.35 x 6.06

24'1" x 19'11"

Void

Pantry

Receptionhall

Spa

Steamroom

Plantroom

Plant room7.77 x 3.3525'6" x 11'0"

Utilityroom

Up

UpStoreroom

Garden room15.24 x 7.2050'0" x 23'7"

Gymnasium7.20 x 4.5523'7" x 15'0"

Garage6.65 x 5.91

21'10" x 19'5"

Ground floor

lower Ground floor

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Dn

Up

Bedroom5.66 x 4.87

Dressingroom

Master Bedroom7.32 x 6.0924'0" x 20'0"

Bedroom6.71 x 4.8722'0" x 16'0"

Dn

Bedroom5.68 x 4.8718'8" x 16'0"

Eaves

Eaves

BedroomCinema room/

6.25 x 4.8720'6" x 16'0"

Bedroom6.71 x 4.8722'0" x 16'0"

Balco

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Roof space12.2 x 11.440'0" x 37'4"

(Approx)

18'7" x 16'0"

first floor Atticsecond floor

Gross Internal Floor Area (approx):

892.5 sq m (9,607 sq ft) - not including attic

Attic: 74.5 sq m (802 sq ft)

Total: 967 sq m (10,409 sq ft)

For identification purposes only. Not to scale

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speciFicAtioN

mAin consultAnts And ArtesAns:Architects for the refurbishment: Foster Lomas (www.fosterlomas.com).

Nominated by Wallpaper magazine as one of the top 25 architectural practices

in the world and shortlisted for Young Architect of the Year.

Mechanical and Electrical: Blair Thompson (www.blairthompson.co.uk).

Advisors on installations at Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace, Clarence

House and many other historic buildings.

Metalwork: Designed by Foster Lomas in conjunction with James Horrobin of

Doverhay Forge Studios (www.doverhay.co.uk) who have worked at St. Paul’s

Cathedral (The Churchill Memorial Screen), The V & A and the Savoy Theatre.

Flooring: Ardern Hodges (www.ardernhodges.com), whose client list includes

the Duke of Westminster, Harvey Nichols and the Dulwich Art Gallery.

Glass: Firman Glass (www.firmanglass.com), who have installations in the

Royal Academy, Royal Opera House and the Tokyo International Forum.

systems:Helvar computer controlled lighting, with multiple mood settings, discreetly

integrated into bespoke architectural elements.

Crestron audio visual control system, ipad compatible, including hidden

speakers and plasma screens.

All floors rebuilt, strengthened and equipped with underfloor heating with an

additional chilled ceiling in the garden room.

Electronic blinds throughout.

Sophisticated, remotely monitored and integrated security and fire system.

Amenities:The Cinema room is equipped with a 2.8 metre screen and hidden surround

sound system, but at the touch of a button the screen retracts and a double

bed folds out to create a large bedroom.

The 50 ft long Garden Room also doubles as a party room with a powerful

music system suitable for large functions.

The wellness centre has a fully air-conditioned gym, spa, steam room and his &

hers changing rooms. To prevent unauthorised access, the sliding glass doors

are fob operated.

The kitchen is fitted with bespoke units, including a large walnut topped

central island with concealed seating for eight. There are numerous Miele

and Gaggenau appliances including a 900mm oven, steam oven, micro

combination oven, large and small warming drawers, coffee machine, two

dishwasher drawers and a separate back kitchen with further sink and full size

dishwasher.

The flat situated at the rear of the kitchen, with a door into the main house that

can be opened or locked, is perfect for staff or guests. It has its own entrance

door, sideway, front door, living room with fully fitted kitchen, wet room and

double bedroom. It is finished to the same high standard as the house.

The top floor has its own fully fitted kitchen, allowing it to be used

independently of the main house if so desired.

The integral double garage, which is set behind electronic gates, has internal

access to the main house. Combined with the double driveway, the house

offers off street parking for four cars.

exterior:Outside the garden room, the reflective pool incorporates the latest innovations

in waterproofing and hidden drainage whilst providing stunning reflections on

the basement ceiling.

To the front is a lovely, west facing, formal topiary garden, whilst the large

main garden, which is largely laid to lawn with several mature trees, takes full

advantage of its open southerly aspect. Dramatic stairs lead up to the large

south and west facing terrace, off the drawing room, which incorporates a

robust waterproofing system and open jointed stone tiling for easy maintenance

and drainage. There is also a second floor balcony with superb views.

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services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers

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