Kirkstall House, London, NW7

Set within a former 19th-century abbey on The Ridgeway in Mill Hill, this extraordinary Grade II listed residence spans just under 3,200 sq ft across three floors and offers three generous bedroom suites. Forming part of a discreet, gated enclave with two demised parking spaces and visitor bays, the home was originally the Cloisters of the abbey and retains a wealth of exceptional period detail—Portland stone arches, limestone church wells, wrought ironmongery, leaded windows, and cast iron Victorian pipework—all meticulously preserved and celebrated throughout. Offered with a virtual freehold, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a residence of profound historical significance, sensitively adapted for modern life.

From the moment you step inside, via your own entrance, the grandeur of the original architecture is on full display. The ground floor entrance hall sets an impressive tone, with soaring ceilings, exposed timber framing, and twin limestone church wells built into the floor, offering an immediate sense of scale and reverence. Heavy original doors open through to the vast formal reception space, where Murano glass wall lights frame a central limestone fireplace beneath dramatically high ceilings. A series of beautifully carved stone archways link this space with the adjoining kitchen and dining area, creating both visual symmetry and flow. The kitchen itself is fitted with a full suite of Miele appliances, including twin ovens, steamer, hot plate and Nespresso machine, set against granite worktops and sleek cabinetry.

Rising through the house, the central landing becomes a moment of true architectural theatre. Triple-height ceilings tower overhead while a run of tall, original leaded windows floods the space with light from multiple angles, creating a dramatic, triple-aspect study or reading area. Beyond, the principal suite occupies the entire top floor, its vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, handmade Fromental wall coverings and bespoke joinery reinforcing the sense of refined calm. The additional bedroom suites are equally well-appointed, each with en suite facilities and generous proportions.

The rear garden has been professionally landscaped to offer privacy and serenity, with a cedar wood hot tub and a south-west orientation ensuring excellent natural light throughout the afternoon.

Mill Hill Village offers a leafy, semi-rural setting with excellent connectivity. Renowned independent schools such as Mill Hill School and Belmont Prep are nearby, while open spaces including Totteridge Valley and Arrandene Nature Reserve provide a scenic backdrop. Mill Hill Broadway station runs Thameslink services to Farringdon and St Pancras in under 20 minutes, with Northern Line access at Mill Hill East offering an alternative route into central London. Village pubs, independent cafes, boutique shops and several golf clubs including Mill Hill and Hendon complete the lifestyle offering of this truly distinguished home.