Wyldes Farm, Grade II* listed farmhouse in North End, Hampstead, England.
Wyldes Farm is a Grade II* listed farmhouse near Hampstead in London featuring timber-frame construction with weatherboard cladding. The complex includes a converted barn on its eastern side and displays the characteristics of 17th-century rural architecture.
The property came under the ownership of Eton College in 1449 and remained theirs until 1907. The farmhouse was built around 1600 as part of their agricultural estates.
The farm was home to painter John Linnell from 1824 to 1828, who received visits from William Blake during his time there. This connection to artistic circles shaped the cultural identity of the surrounding area.
The building underwent renovation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is now divided into separate residential units. The original structural form remains intact despite these changes and is visible from the nearby public path.
Architect Raymond Unwin, who designed Hampstead Garden Suburb, used the farm's barn as his office until 1940. This unexpected connection reveals how the site played a role in shaping the area's modern urban planning.
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