| Location | Hampstead, London, England |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51.559°N 0.1733°W |
| Completion date | Early 19th Century |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Designation 1 | Grade II* |
|---|---|
| Designation1 offname | Number 40 and Attached Railings, Walls and Gates |
| Designation1 date | 11 Aug 1950 |
40 Well Walk is a Grade II* listed house in Hampstead, London.[1] It was completed in the early 19th century and is an example of Georgian Architecture. The house is known as being one of many residences of painter John Constable in Hampstead.[2][3]
John Constable
John Constable first moved to Hampstead in 1819, he would move between various lodgings including Albion Cottage, 2 Lower Terrace and Stamford Lodge.[4] He would move into 40 Well Walk in 1827 and remain there until his death in 1837. Many of Constable's best known works were painted in Hampstead and a number of them during his time as a resident of Well Walk.[5]
References
- ^ "Number 40 and Attached Railings, Walls and Gates, Non Civil Parish - 1379169 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ^ "Hampstead: Hampstead Town | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ^ Bradley, Simon & Pevsner, Nikolaus (2003). London. 6: Westminster. Pevsner architectural guides. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-09595-1.
- ^ Magnus, Emma (2024-01-28). "'Hampstead, sweet Hampstead': John Constable's former home for sale for £4.995m". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ^ Features, James Fisher published in (2024-01-30). "From Hay Wain to Hampstead: Constable's London house comes up for sale". Country Life. Retrieved 2026-04-15.