Many years ago (maybe 4) I once walked by a house that stopped me in my tracks and which I kept in my memory all this time.

It wasn't just the building, which was brick, concrete and wood; the location, a quiet road directly opposite Hampstead Heath; the windows which I just knew would let in so much light or even window sills which held obvious treasures. It was a combination of all of these.

I stood outside the house and longed so much to live there, or at the very least to go in and look at every single room, item of furniture, piece of artwork and bound to be delightful objects.

Four years on I bought myself a book on secret London and as soon as I opened its pages I saw the house. Not only was MY house liked by others, and a famous property, but I would actually be allowed to go in it and do all those things I dreamed of.

A few months on, just enough time for me to learn to live with the fact I probably wouldn't be allowed to live there, or even just stay there for a few nights, today I got inside its door.

And it was even better than I could have imagined.

The building is 2 Willow Road and was designed by Erno Goldfinger (the film and its villain were both named after him! What an amazing name to have, I am tempted to changed my name to Jean Goldfinger so I can feel as cool as him).

It caused a huge fuss when it was first designed but thankfully was built and still stands today as an example of great architecture.

Inside you're not allowed to take photos. To save me having to type out another whole rant on my feelings about this, it's easier if you just read my previous rant, and then add your own swear words to the end to get the full extent of my annoyance.

So I can only show you a photo of the outside of the building which doesn't go anyway near enough to get across the awesomeness of this place. If you are in London, or can get to London, I really would recommend taking a tour here. Even if you don't like the style of architecture or artwork there are so many treasures displayed that I'm sure will appeal to beaders and jewellery makers.

The streets surrounding the house are worth looking at as they contain many different types of architecture with a real mix of old homes with new, modern extensions and additions.

I spent a long time walking around looking at every door, window, brick, paving stone, road sign etc. Being with me was liking taking a toddler for a walk. You know where they insist on looking at every ant they see, wander up every path and through every open gate. I was in the sort of mood where you are amazed by the world and find delight in all you see. Hence why I got home and had taken so many photos of unidentifiable bits of buildings.