Three homes to bring you up close and personal with Camden, London’s quirkiest quarter
London’s Camden Town is made up of an eclectic mix of subcultures, making the district one of the quirkiest and most intriguing places the capital has to offer.
Amy Winehouse’s career started in Camden, and the Roundhouse saw many an upcoming (or already famous) artist or band, including the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie; to this day, the Roundhouse hosts an exciting mix of concerts, theatre and other live events.
A number of rock legends, from the Rolling Stones to David Bowie, have played the Roundhouse stage.
A plethora of shops, catering to all tastes from punk to hippie, from the eccentric to the less so, line the streets; every day, the world-famous markets attract locals and tourists who very often also decide to pop into Word on the Water, London’s famous floating bookshop.
Since July, Words on the Water has a new permanent home in neighboring King’s Cross.
Browsing the stalls, they all have one thing in common: everyone is on the hunt for a special souvenir, vintage fashion or exotic food, all of which Camden has an abundance of. While in town, don’t forget to pop by Cyberdog to get an idea of what’s on trend in futuristic fashion.
Winter or summer, the markets are always crowded with tourists and locals.
Camden’s appeal is completed by a lively and diverse bar scene – whether you prefer Scottish import BrewDog, the laid-back Lock Tavern or dive headfirst into the Rockabilly scene at The Elephant’s Head, we’re sure you’ll find something.
Living in Camden means living amongst an international community of people from all walks of life, but its increasing popularity sees house prices on a steady rise – so if you’re looking at Camden as a possible new home, keep your eyes open.
The garden level apartment is part of a recently modernized end of terrace house.
This one bedroom apartment in neighboring Primrose Hill is one of the best spots to start getting acquainted with Camden: although the quietly-located property is technically outside the district, its lively streets are just a short walk away.
Located on the garden level of an end of terrace property, the flat comes with a share of the freehold.
Granite and oak finishings give the flat a first class feeling.
Finished in granite and oak throughout, from worktops in the open plan kitchen/reception room to the floors, the apartment feels exclusive and modern; a separate entrance grants privacy from the other occupants.
Opening the large doors turns the garden into an extension of the living room.
Large bi-folding doors, leading into the patio garden, can be opened completely and create the impression of the reception area extending outside.
Like the rest of the flat, the bathroom is finished to a high standard.
A spacious bedroom is located to the front of the building, while a modernly fitted bathroom – kept in dark tiling and wooden fronts – completes the property.
Sold by Knight Frank, the flat on Edis Street clocks in at £985,000 (€1,378,422, $1,538,010).
Solstice Point’s exterior saw it make headlines earlier in 2015.
Just a short walk across, near Regent’s Park, lies Solstice Point, one of Camden’s most dynamic new developments, where a two bedroom house has become available.
Its façade, made of solar collectors, made headlines earlier this year; sustainable living is a key aspect of this energetic and modern development.
Chrome worktops and elegant fronts give the custom-made Italian kitchen some extra flair.
Stretching over three floors, the Mews House comes with a custom designed and fully integrated Italian kitchen, complete with a composite stone worktop and splash back as well as Siemens appliances.
An open plan combination of kitchen, dining and living room provides a warm, homey space.
An open plan combination of the kitchen, living and dining room allows for plenty of space to host guests or entertain family and friends in a smaller setting; a small cloakroom completes the floor.
The flat’s elegant and high-quality furnishings carry into the bedrooms.
The first floor is taken up by a large bedroom with access to en-suite facilities featuring a white Villery & Boch suite with chrome tops and large porcelain floor tiles.
Fully-tiled and fitted with white Villeroy&Boch suites, the bathrooms have an air of low-key luxury.
A second bedroom is located on the lower ground floor, with private access to the courtyard.
Finished to a high standard, the property features oak flooring and doors throughout, combined with underfloor heating and air conditioning to ensure the highest of comforts.
Priced at £1.5 million (€2,099,120, $2,342,147), the Mews House is sold through Knight Frank.
A mid-terraced period house holds this stunning maisonette.
Back to Primrose Hill, where this period three bedroom garden maisonette provides plenty of space in one of London’s most up-market districts.
A small entranceway on the raised ground floor leads into an impressive reception room; large sash windows see the room flooded with natural light, giving it an open, inviting atmosphere.
At the heart of the flat lies a spacious reception room.
To the rear, a galley kitchen – including a small Juliet balcony and a built-in sound system (which is also part of the reception room) complete the floor’s layout.
The galley kitchen has access to a small Juliet balcony.
The lower ground floor holds the private rooms, in the form of three bedrooms and two communal bathrooms.
The property’s warm, modern character carries through into the two bathrooms.
Large doors give two of the bedrooms access to the rear garden; opening the doors to let the sun in builds a bridge between inside and outside, giving the rooms a feeling of extending into the paved garden.
Enjoying warm summer nights from your bed has never been this easy.
Light decors and large windows throughout the property means it always feels airy and inviting; solid wood flooring furthers the reception room’s elegant, yet warm, atmosphere.
All bedrooms are decorated to be flooded with light, yet still feel warm.
Sold through Knight Frank, the family home clocks in at £1.575 million (€2.204 million, $2.459 million).
Camden and its surrounding districts don’t just boast fantastic shopping opportunities: Primrose Hill – and Camden Town – are the ideal spots for some well-earned people watching; from celebrities to truly unique characters, you’ll always see something new.
Buses and the Northern line, leaving from Camden Town and Chalk Farm Underground Stations, and London Overground, leaving from Kentish Town West and Camden Road, offer quick connections into the city.
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