Description
Cannon Hall is a 6 bedroom Grade II* listed house in an area of Hampstead renowned for its tranquil and peaceful ambience. Arranged over three floors and dating back to 1730, this magnificent home stands on a generous plot of just under half an acre (0.18ha) and is of considerable architectural and historical interest. This is the house where the celebrated writer Daphne du Maurier spent her childhood and was a key location for Otto Preminger’s 1965 movie thriller Bunny Lake Is Missing, starring Laurence Olivier. Cannon Hall is one of the finest houses in Hampstead Village. Built in the early eighteenth century, it features a brown brick construction with red brick dressings, cornice and parapet under a hipped clay tiled roof. At a later date, an entrance and portico with a passage was added to the front of the house. A former coachman’s house with stable block is located in the courtyard and features a weatherboarded clock and bell turret. Accommodation includes: a grand entrance hall, elegant reception rooms, a billiards room, study, library, conservatory and an indoor swimming pool. In addition there is a self-contained staff cottage, secure courtyard parking for up to ten cars and garaging for two.
Cannon Hall boasts many architectural details and additional features that celebrate the historical importance of the house.
The grand entrance hall, which extends nearly the depth of the house, and the fine staircase are two of Cannon Hall’s most impressive and distinguishing features. The wide staircase, created in the mid-eighteenth century style with twisted balusters and carved brackets, leads up to the gallery landing, which overlooks the hall below.
Cannon Hall offers a sense of comfortable lateral space ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. The spacious and light-filled living areas include a library, living room and 18-seater wood panelled dining room, featuring a fine example of an early nineteenth century fireplace.
The large and impressive orangery-style swimming pool complex is on the ground floor and enhances the property further. Built for the existing owners, it features a 12m x 5m (39’4” x 16’8”) pool opening directly onto the garden. The former courtroom is now a billiards room.
The magnificent 37.3m x 26.4m (122’ x 87’) southerly garden features an extensive lawn and abundant planting including many established trees and shrubs. A spacious conservatory leads from the house onto the sweeping patio area with its round ornamental pond and impressive views across the garden.
Situated on Cannon Place, Cannon Hall is just moments from the wide-open spaces of Hampstead Heath with its ancient woodlands and abundant wildlife. Just under 400 yards away is Hampstead Village High Street with its excellent range of boutiques and luxury shopping, transport connections and recreational facilities. The Hampstead area also boasts some of London’s top-performing primary and secondary
schools making this the perfect location for families.
Key Features
- Grand Entrance Hall
- Dining Room
- TV Room/Library
- Billiards Room
- Kitchen
- Conservatory
- Utility Room
- Staff Cottage with Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom
- Guest WCs
- Drawing Room
- Sitting Room
- Study
- Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom, Dressing Room & Balcony
- 4 Further Bedrooms
- 4 Further Bathrooms
- Bedroom 6 /Sitting Room on Third Floor with WC & Kitchen
- Courtyard with parking for 10 cars
- Rear Garden
- Indoor Swimming Pool opening onto the garden
- Double Garage
