Crowning the top two floors of a landmark Hampstead building, The Aldergate Penthouse is a study in light and restraint.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing wraps the principal rooms, drawing the city skyline indoors and flooding the open-plan reception with sun from dawn to dusk. A sculptural staircase rises to a private roof terrace, where an outdoor kitchen and lounge make an effortless setting for evenings above the rooftops.

The four bedroom suites are finished in oak, stone and brushed brass, each with its own bathroom and dressing area. Downstairs, a chef's kitchen opens to a dining space built for gathering.

With secure underground parking, lift access and 4,200 square feet of considered living space, this is one of the finest homes to reach the market this year.