Stay Playful in the London House
It’s been said that we don’t stop playing because we grow old—we grow old because we stop playing.
When we’re young, we explore, create, climb, run, laugh and learn as we go. Then life gets a little more grown-up. Rules, routines and responsibilities take over, and we forget that play isn’t just about having fun—it’s how we stay curious, creative and open to possibility.
That’s what makes this £3.5M Victorian house in North West London feel so special. Behind its beautiful period features and elegant design, there’s a playful spirit waiting to be discovered, with a 310ft garden made for adventure, a wellness studio, an outdoor kitchen and even a zip line.
So, if you’re ready to bring a little more joy, curiosity and imagination into everyday life, here are seven ways to stay playful in the London House.
We can’t promise you’ll stay forever young, but we can promise it’ll be fun trying.
Ice Scream
Feeling stuck? Fill up one of the al fresco galvanised steel ice baths, slip into the icy water and enjoy the ultimate reset—loud squeals encouraged.
Sleep On It
Spend the night in this Wendy house-shaped bed, tucked into the wall and festooned with tiny fairy lights—just enough magic to make tomorrow feel different.
Make Your Mark
Try your hand at something new and see what takes shape in this brick-and-timber workshop—paint splats, wood shavings, “Eureka!” moments and all.
Shake It Off
Dance like no one’s watching in this rose-clad, wood-lined garden wellness studio, then stretch out on a yoga mat and listen to the birdsong when you’re ready to be still.
Make Believe
Play pirates, jungle explorers or lost kingdoms in these interconnected treehouses with a rope bridge, before settling into an Adirondack chair in the shade to share a storybook.
Zip Line
Why walk through the trees in your garden when you can fly through them instead? If you need a mid-morning pick-me-up, just head to the zip line and feel the speed.
Stay Snug
When creativity calls, settle into this cosy snug, colour-drenched in dusky pink inspired by the garden’s acer tree, and write, draw or daydream until the ideas have had their say.
So, for your chance to win this £3,500,000 Victorian house in North West London’s sought-after Mapesbury Conservation Area, along with £250,000 to help you settle in, enter the London House Draw now. And here’s the best part. You’ll be supporting London’s Air Ambulance Charity helping fund life-saving rapid-response care across London
So, why wait?