Ifield Road, London, SW10

Behind its Victorian brick and stucco façade, Ifield Road has been reimagined for modern living. Designed by architects Steven Lenczner, this newly renovated three-bedroom duplex apartment is where traditional and contemporary come together.

A staircase leads up from the shared entrance into the home’s social heart on the second floor, a bright and airy open-plan kitchen and reception room. Sash windows pair with a skylight and terrace doors to draw in reams of natural light, gently illuminating soft beige walls and Chevron engineered wooden floors. Bespoke oak cabinets, Taj Mahal quartzite worktops and gold hardware make for a stylish culinary setting, complete with ergonomic integrated Siemens appliances. The reception room and seating area are similarly well configured, with a custom-made shelving and TV unit. When the weather obliges, there’s a private south-east facing terrace overlooking the quiet residential street, making for the perfect suntrap. Air conditioning and underfloor heating make this a home for all seasons.

Downstairs, the bedrooms and bathrooms take over the first floor, epitomising beauty in simplicity with sophisticated design. Neutral tones and textures produce a calming aesthetic through two bright bedrooms, with bespoke oak wardrobes featuring integrated wallpaper. The third bedroom is cosy and bright, with an expansive sash window and cast iron-style radiator.

A roll top bath takes centre stage in the principal en suite, alongside a double vanity wrapped in Calacatta altissimo marble, and a walk-in rainfall shower. An elegant gold towel rail and underfloor heating ensure warmth, controlled by a Nest thermostat. Bauwerk limewash paint illuminates the guest bedroom en suite, a sanctuary of style with a gold rainfall shower, Calacatta viola marble sink and underfloor heating. Timeless minimalism continues into the additional WC, complete with an Emperador marble sink.

Characterised by leafy streets with rows of period homes, Chelsea is a peaceful residential area with a central London postcode. On your doorstep, Brompton Cemetery is one of the capital’s seven historic burial grounds, with tree-lined avenues and heritage architecture to explore. Venture to the King’s Road for retail therapy before a stroll along the Embankment. South Kensington’s plethora of museums are nearby for world-class exhibitions. Spend an evening at Evans & Peel, one of London’s only speakeasy bars, or catch live music at the Troubadour.

West Brompton – 8 mins (District)

Earl’s Court – 10 mins (District, Picadilly)