House Above the Heath

Clifton was entrusted with sensitively enlivening a mid-century masterpiece on the edge of Hampstead Heath in 2007. This unusual Grade II listed property, originally conceived in the 1960s as a bold vision of contemporary living, required both careful preservation and fresh invention. Respecting its strong architectural language, the design team secured Listed Building Consent and set the stage for the home’s transition into the 21st century.

Beyond a comprehensive overhaul of its original services, the project extended to the design of a dedicated painting studio in the garden, the transformation of a disused swimming pool into a vibrant games room, and the full renewal of both hard and soft landscaping. Each intervention sought to balance modern functionality with fidelity to the home’s unique architectural spirit.

Inside, a considered interplay of colour, texture, and form brings warmth and life to the robust mid-century structure. Specially commissioned artwork and furniture sit alongside exposed brick walls and timber ceilings in the principal entertaining spaces, while bespoke joinery was designed to meet the exacting demands of this complex listed house. Period-appropriate pieces of furniture and lighting from the 1960s and 70s were sourced and reintroduced throughout, further rooting the interiors in the home’s design heritage.

The result is a holistic restoration and renewal: a celebrated architectural statement preserved and reinvigorated, now reimagined as a vivid, liveable home.