Goldhurst Terrace, South Hampstead, London, NW6

Period grandeur, with room to breathe.

There’s a grandeur to this four-bedroom mansion apartment that is increasingly difficult to find. Generous ceiling heights and tall sash windows give the rooms an immediate sense of scale, while intricate cornicing, decorative ceilings and period fireplaces bring plenty of character. The reception room is particularly impressive, with wonderful proportions and large windows drawing in the light; a separate dining room creates another beautifully sized space for long dinners and larger gatherings. Timber flooring runs through much of the apartment, adding warmth to its more formal architectural details.

The sense of space continues through four well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, creating a home that can flex easily around family life, guests or working from home. The principal bedroom is especially generous, while the separate kitchen offers plenty of storage and preparation space. There’s a pleasing balance throughout: impressive enough to entertain in, but comfortable enough for everyday life. To the rear of the building, residents also have access to a leafy communal garden – a quiet, green counterpoint to the scale and elegance of the interiors.

Goldhurst Mansions sits on Goldhurst Terrace in South Hampstead, a peaceful residential pocket with West Hampstead, Finchley Road and Swiss Cottage all within easy reach. West End Lane provides a lively mix of independent cafés, restaurants and shops, while nearby transport is particularly good: South Hampstead Overground and the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines at Finchley Road and Swiss Cottage provide straightforward connections across London. It’s an appealing combination of handsome residential streets and neighbourhood life, with the wider green spaces of Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park also nearby.