Mount Vernon House, Grade II listed residence in Hampstead, England
Description
Mount Vernon House is an early Georgian residence in Hampstead featuring stucco walls and a distinctive mansard roof, built on the site of a former windmill. The house displays characteristic 18th-century residential architecture with carefully detailed exterior surfaces.
History
Built between 1725 and 1728 by local timbersmith William Knight, the house replaced a previous windmill on the land. Its construction occurred during a period of expanding residential development in Hampstead.
Culture
A blue plaque on the garden wall marks the residence of physician Henry Dale from 1919 to 1942, reflecting the house's connection to the medical community. The building stands as a reminder of Hampstead's role as home to prominent scientists and doctors.
Practical
The house holds Grade II listed status, requiring special permissions for any significant alterations to protect its architectural features. It functions as a private residence and is primarily visible from the street and surrounding areas.
Did you know?
In the early twentieth century, the property served as housing for hospital staff and nurses from Mount Vernon Hospital. This dual role as both private residence and institutional accommodation remains largely overlooked by visitors.
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