Church Row is celebrated not just for its beauty but for its architectural and historical coherence. Laid out in the 1720s, it is one of London's finest and most complete examples of an early Georgian terrace, with houses that largely retain their original façades, wrought-iron gates, and period lamp posts. The Pevsner Architectural Guides famously described it as "the best street in Hampstead", noting how the vista is framed by the tower and spire of the parish church at the far end. The buildings are generally flat-fronted and of brick; however, No. 8 is timber-shuttered with a projecting oriel window, which adds interest.
 
Interesting facts...
H. G. Wells lived at No. 17 Church Row from 1909 to 1914, during a turbulent period of his life when he was writing major works including "Tono-Bungay". The street was designed as a unified terrace, rare for its time, with all buildings of a similar height giving a strong character. St. John's Church, which terminates the row, was built in 1718 and designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, one of Wren's pupils. The churchyard contains graves of many notable Hampstead residents, including poet John Keats. The street has been featured in numerous films and television programmes as a quintessential Georgian London street.
 
Location: Hampstead, London, England