Kenwood House

"Adam refaced most of the exterior and added the splendid library, which, with its vaulted ceiling and Corinthian columns, is the highlight of the house for design aficionados." Full review

"Situated atop Hampstead Heath, this lakefront estate features a Neoclassical villa housing a collection of world-renowned paintings." Full review

"A superb collection of 63 Old Master paintings, acquired during a remarkably astute four-year spending spree between 1897 and 1891." Full review

"Grand open house with picture gallery. Beautiful gardens."

"Visitors to Kenwood House can now admire his fabulous art collection and see how the 18th-century elite lived. " Full review

"Extended by Robert Adam in 1769, Kenwood House presents an all-white frontage against a harmonious backdrop of lawns, woods and ponds." Full review

"The house itself, which dates from the early 17th century, is well worth the visit for its beautiful library and self-portrait by Rembrandt as well as many other paintings. " Full review

"Inside, the walls are hung with paintings that would be the envy of the National Gallery, including Vermeer’s The Guitar Player, a John Singer Sargent, and a Rembrandt selfportrait." Full review

"This magnificent neoclassical mansion stands at the northern end of the heath in a glorious sweep of landscaped gardens leading down to a picturesque lake." Full review