From its past as a piano factory to a space of contemporary calm, this Primrose Hill home hits all the right notes—with a private patio to potter in and Primrose Hill and Regent's Park so close they could be an extension of your garden.
Hopkinsons Place, Primrose Hill, 2 Bed. Flat
£1,250,000
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THE LEGAL BIT
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BRICKWORKS SAYS
Hopkinsons Place greets you with its history. Once a piano factory, the building still bears signs of its past with an ornate Italianate-style portico and piano-shaped gates that welcome your arrival. Behind them, a cluster of homes earned one of Camden’s first Civic Trust Awards back in 1981, celebrating the ingenuity and vision that transformed an industrial yard into a residential community.
Then there’s Primrose Hill, a neighbourhood where cafés spill onto pavements and independent bookshops, boutiques, and pubs flourish. Climbing to the hilltop rewards you with one of London’s most iconic views, but the canal paths and Regent’s Park’s rose gardens are just as appealing. It’s a place that balances village charm with city life, and where every corner invites you to linger.
THE OWNERS SAY
I was born and raised in Primrose Hill and feel very fortunate to have also spent the past thirteen years raising my family in this home and in the beautiful local area.
It has been a very happy place with wonderful neighbours and a genuine sense of community and creativity. Our children grew up enjoying the quiet communal garden and the park just moments away. For us, there’s no better location. The Piano Factory is the heart of Primrose Hill, with the community centre offering everything from a nursery and yoga to life drawing, talks, and a choir. I’ve often sat on the step listening to the orchestra rehearse, which feels very special.
At the same time, the house is wonderfully peaceful. Set back from the road and surrounded by trees, the only sounds are birds. Being so close to parks, a zoo, the rose gardens, lakes, canal, incredible cafés and restaurants, and two brilliant schools—all within walking distance—makes it a joyful place to live.
POINTS TO CONSIDER
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating C
Potential Energy Rating C
Council Tax:
Band D in Camden Borough
£2,106.36 for 2025/26
Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx:
Electricity £50
Gas N/A
Water £89
These figures naturally change seasonally
Tenure:
Leasehold with 85 years remaining on the lease. A 90-year lease extension is in progress.
Service charge:
£5,000 per year
Ground rent:
£10 per year
Neighbours:
The building comprises 30 flats in total.
EWS1:
The building is exempt.
Recent work:
The current owners have altered the layout of the ground floor, installed new stairs, and reconfigured the upstairs space.
Getting around:
Chalk Farm (Northern line, Z2) is about a 10-minute walk and offers quick access to central London and transfers. Kentish Town West Overground provides additional options if heading to zones not covered by the Tube or seeking Overground connections. Bus routes such as 1 and 274 are handy for east-west travel across north London. The Primrose Hill Community Association runs a Bike Loan Scheme from nearby 29 Hopkinsons Place, ideal for short local trips on two wheels.
Onward plans:
The current owners are actively searching for their next home.
Brickworks loves:
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landmarks
1 Sams' Café Primrose Hill
Sams' Café is the kind of place you want to live nearby. This unpretentious, classic café serves up delicious food and wine, from breakfast to dinner, in surroundings that instantly put you at ease. They also have an Artist in Residence programme, where local artists can exhibit their work and invite potential agents and buyers without having to pay for gallery space.
2 Primrose Hill Books
Everyone has a favourite bookshop (or two), and Primrose Hill Books is one of ours. Set along Regent's Park Road, one of London's most picturesque parades, Primrose Hill Books is a stellar independent offering an eclectic mix of new and second-hand books. The fact you are moments from Primrose Hill and Regents Park, and their welcome diversions, is an added bonus.
3 The Little One
The Little One is so little you might miss it. Thankfully, there is usually a winding queue outside, which helps track it down. If you time it right, there are a couple of outdoor seats, but the focus is on takeaway. Monmouth beans rub shoulders with homemade crepes and muffins to die for –– all served by some of the friendliest staff in North London.
4 Curzon Cinema Camden
The Curzon cinema in Camden is built under a London Underground line, with five screens tucked under the railway arches in Camden Market's Hawley Wharf. A bit of a hidden gem, this cinema is focused on the overall experience with great snacks (including all-day pizza) and a lively bar. Screens are available for private hire.
5 Knowhere Special
This much-loved, underground nightspot has re-opened after prohibitive rents saw it close in 2015. We are delighted. And so too are the rest of the north London bar flies.