St Petersburgh Place, London, W2

Behind its classic façade, this reimagined family home spans five floors – from a sprawling garden-level social hub to serene, private sleeping quarters. Designed with an intuitive understanding of light and space, St Petersburgh Place gracefully integrates architecture and modern urban life.

From the ground floor entrance, natural light feels woven into the fabric of the design. Sash windows make light a defining feature of the drawing room, a welcoming setting that instantly uplifts. Period elements reign – from a striking ceiling rose and cornicing to an eye-catching carved fireplace – while modern interludes keep things contemporary.

Descending to the garden level, a vast-open plan layout serves as a luminous canvas for family life. Areas to cook, eat and spend time socialising are thoughtfully arranged around the central staircase, while a generous footprint allocates space to study or work out. Across one wall, four sets of doors fold back to the garden – a decked area imagined for summertime entertaining. For additional space in the warmer months, the home features a roof terrace accessible from the second floor.

Upstairs, neutral tones encompass a calming and considered principal bedroom suite. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with light, while a Juliet balcony offers a peaceful outlook. The walk-in wardrobe opposite guides to the en suite bathroom, fitted with a dual vanity, bathtub and shower. Four bedrooms across the upper floors are equally inviting, served by a family bathroom and shower room.

Nestled between Notting Hill Gate and Bayswater, St Petersburgh Place is a springboard to the best of west London. In a matter of moments reach the expansive lawns of Hyde Park, with the Serpentine Lido poised for early-morning swims. With an exciting development of Queensway’s streetscape currently underway – including Parisian-style pavilions, calming greenery and a wealth of boutiques – Leinster Gardens is perfectly positioned to reap all the benefits of this burgeoning community. Hop between the brunch spots, boutiques and wellness centres that line Westbourne Grove – before arriving at Portobello Road for vintage shopping and global eateries.

Bayswater – 4 mins (Circle, District Line)