Athlone House
Large Victorian house near Hampstead Heath, London
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Athlone House, formerly known as Caen Wood Towers, is a large Victorian house in Highgate, north London, England.
Built around 1872, it was designed by Edward Salomons and John Philpot in an intricate style, particularly as to shape and brickwork, blending Dutch and classical influences. It lies on the northern edge of Hampstead Heath, from which it can be seen.
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