
Downshire Hill is one of Hampstead NW3's most architecturally significant and beautiful streets — a wide, leafy road of Georgian and early Victorian semi-detached villas that runs from the junction with Rosslyn Hill down to Keats Grove. Properties here are widely sought after and require the highest standard of decorating care.
Architecture of Downshire Hill
The houses on Downshire Hill are predominantly Georgian (early 1800s) and early Victorian — solid brick construction with lime plaster, large sash windows, and stucco detailing. Many are listed or in the Hampstead Conservation Area, requiring breathable coatings and sometimes Listed Building Consent for external changes.
Our Work on Downshire Hill
We have completed numerous projects on Downshire Hill and the surrounding streets including Keats Grove, Well Walk, and Flask Walk. These range from full exterior repainting and sash window restoration to complete interior redecoration with Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, and specialist plaster finishes.
Sash Window Restoration on Downshire Hill
The sash windows of Downshire Hill are among the finest in Hampstead — tall, multi-pane originals on most houses. We have restored and repainted dozens of these windows over the years, always using microporous paints and installing draught-proofing as part of the restoration process.
Local decorators serving Downshire Hill, Well Walk, Flask Walk, Keats Grove, and all of Hampstead NW3.
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About the Author
David Miller is the founder of Hampstead Painting Company with over 25 years of experience in decorating and restoration. He specializes in period properties and heritage conservation.
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