The Wabe, Single-family detached home in Hampstead, England
Description
The Wabe sits on Redington Road and blends Scottish Baronial and Arts and Crafts elements with generous spaces and stone-framed windows. The property contains five bedrooms, a double-height ballroom, a visitor annex, and a roof terrace overlooking Hampstead Village.
History
The house was built in 1903 by mathematician and educator William Garnett, who drew its name from Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky poem. This choice reflects the literary interests of its founder and the cultural mood of the era.
Culture
The house served as a meeting place for supporters of the women's suffrage movement, bringing together figures like Emmeline Pankhurst and George Bernard Shaw. These gatherings made it a space where important social questions were debated and discussed.
Practical
The house sits in Hampstead, a quiet London neighborhood with good access to local shops and restaurants. The location lets visitors explore the village on foot while observing the architecture of this affluent area.
Did you know?
The ballroom inside holds about 75 people and features a minstrel's gallery with carefully crafted leaded light windows. These details show the intent to create a space for important social gatherings.
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