Bristol Gardens, Little Venice, London, W9

Positioned at the end of a row of handsome townhouses in Little Venice, this three-bedroom garden apartment uses natural materials with a modern eye.

Descend to the home’s lower-ground floor, where a spacious open-plan kitchen and reception room makes an impressive welcome. Sunlight pours through dual-aspect glazing, softly illuminating the natural tones and minimalist artwork. The room is zoned between culinary and lounging spaces, delineated by the warm wood floors laid respectively in vertical and horizontal arrangements. The kitchen is all glossy surfaces and integrated appliances, complete with a blue marble dining table for a moodier accent. The living room has a thoroughly relaxed feel courtesy of a large pebble-toned sofa. Two French windows open out onto the private garden, with a dining table to make the most of London’s warmer days.

Finished with glass balustrades and cantilevered treads, the neatly-sculpted staircase ascends to the raised-ground floor bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a lesson of simplicity, its whitewashed walls brightly lit through an oversized sash window. Full-height wardrobes curve round into the montane en suite bathroom. A free-standing bathtub sits on a wooden ledge, crowned by a chandelier that twists round with antler-like details. Completing the space is a rainfall shower and modern vanity.

Sharing the raised-ground floor is a guest bedroom that maintains the home’s pared-back interior palette, served by an additional bathroom. The third bedroom is located on the lower-ground floor, introduced down a mosaic tiled hallway. A large timber door opens into the snug setting, wrapped in chestnut-toned shiplap panelling. Further visual interest is drawn by the arched windows and stylised cabinetry, a finely-tuned aesthetic that ensues in the bathroom next door.

Location:
There’s a romantic, film set feel to Little Venice. The canal is right on your doorstep here, along with the independent boutiques and antiques dealers of Formosa Street. Kickstart the day with coffee and pastries from Toast, or while away a weekend afternoon at The Waterway or The Summerhouse, both on the water’s edge. Catch a live performance at Canal Café Theatre or a test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Come evening, enjoy wine tasting and French cuisine at local favourite, Paulette.

Warick Avenue - 3 mins