Caroline Place Mews, Bayswater, Westminster, W2

Polished interiors define this versatile three-storey home, which has been reimagined to optimise its footprint. Found on a quaint mews, sleek design sits behind a traditional brick exterior, accentuating the feeling of space.

This sense of openness is apparent as soon as you enter. On the ground floor, a generous reception room extends over 10-metres in length. To the front, a seating area is anchored by a modern fireplace, while large windows frame views of the cobbled street outside. To the rear, a dining space is bathed in light via a glass ceiling. It’s conveniently positioned to watch the action in the kitchen just beyond, where black and white units are contrasted to striking effect. Integrated cabinetry and Neff appliances complete the clean-lined finish.

Sleeping accommodation is spread across the first and second floors, with all four bedrooms sharing the same bright and airy aesthetic. The principal benefits from fitted storage and a sleek en suite bathroom. The addition of a glass-floored observatory makes one of the bedrooms an ideal home office; slide back the wall of glazing onto a small terrace to take a breather between meetings. Next door, a family bathroom features a mosaic-tiled wall in an array of earthy tones.

Location:
A stone’s throw from the leafy expanse of Kensington Gardens, press pause on city life at Caroline Place Mews – or embrace the buzz of bustling Queensway and Notting Hill Gate, both just around the corner. Start the day with a stretching session at Heartcore and a coffee at Guillam Coffee House, before brunching at Beam or Sunday in Brooklyn on Westbourne Grove. Shop for groceries at Waitrose or enjoy meals out at Mazi or Gold. To stretch your legs, wander in the direction of Portobello Road and peruse its treasure trove of stalls.

Queensway - 4 mins
Bayswater - 6 mins