Living in Belsize Park Matthew Williamson north London

I live in a large Victorian apartment on the ground floor of a stucco-fronted white house in Belsize Park. I am lucky to also have a private back garden.

I love my neighborhood because it is quite small and manageable, almost with a village feel.

Central London is quick and easy to get to and there are great open spaces like Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park all within walking distance.

I have always lived in North London. At 20 he was in Primrose Hill, at 30 in Hampstead and now in Belsize Park.

I guess I like to change houses from time to time, but I love this part of London. I have lived here for 10 years.

I often go to Lemonia on Primrose Hill for a casual Greek dinner. It is a local institution, I love the food and the staff is great. It’s just a short walk from my house.

There is also a good Italian restaurant in the town of Belsize called Calici.

For sandwiches, breakfasts and lunches there are a couple of places like Roni’s Bakery and Belsize Organic.

In England’s Lane, I usually eat and stock up on kitchen cupboard staples at Black Truffle.

My three local watering holes are The Washington, The Haverstock Tavern, and Steele’s pub.

I try to give myself a weekly massage at the Body Matters clinic as a gift.

Daunt Books on Haverstock Hill is a regular place. Plus, a walk to Hampstead offers wonderful buildings steeped in history. You can get lost in some of the hidden streets that line Heath.

The Everyman Cinema is a favorite and has just been renovated.

Just a short walk away, you will find Primrose Hill Park and then Regent’s Park. I often walk this route to central London as it takes me about half an hour.

I buy all my groceries at Crescent Fruiterers on Belsize Lane and Pomona on Haverstock Hill.

I walk if I can and then take taxis or the subway if I go further.

Belsize Park Gardens is impressive with its large symmetrical houses on a tree-lined street. Some of the nearby streets also have a lovely quiet charm.

It is family oriented with lots of dogs and babies, which suits me well because I have both.

There is no catch. Belsize Park has everything you need.

Villagey. Green. Bustling.

There are several elementary schools in Belsize Park rated excellent or good, including Abacus and Fitzjohn elementary schools. Village Prep School is an independent option.

For secondary education, Haverstock School and UCL Academy are rated good by Ofsted.

Average fixed price: £ 835,539

Median Home Price: £ 2,530,583

Average price to rent a flat: £ 2,639 per month

Average price to rent a house: £ 6,371 a month