Clareville Grove, London, SW7

Beyond the geometric exterior of this third-floor apartment, a calm and considered aesthetic takes hold. Step through the front door and into a palette of soft Farrow & Ball neutrals and tactile materials. Sisal carpet guides you into the heart of the home – an open-plan reception and dining room where space and light converge. A large window draws daylight in, spotlighting a bespoke feature wall of storage that anchors the room, with open shelving, closed cabinetry and a central niche to accommodate a TV. An anthracite-toned cast iron radiator adds a subtle nod to the building’s heritage, while Corston antique brass wall lights and a Neptune rattan chandelier add a further classic touch.

To the other side of the front door, the kitchen is a contemporary haven where Mandarin Stone checkerboard floor tiles meet Calacatta Viola marble worktops and splashbacks. Integrated Bosch appliances are seamlessly housed within bespoke slim Shaker-style cabinetry, finished with antique brass hardware and a Corron Phoenix brass tap.

The principal bedroom unfolds with similar attention to detail. Walls and custom-built cabinetry are finished in soothing Farrow & Ball Skylight, while tactile sisal carpet continues underfoot. A similarly serene guest bedroom mirrors the tone and texture, offering a bright and restful retreat. Serving both sleeping quarters, the family bathroom is a study in understated luxury, pairing pale grey marble walls with a reeded wood Lusso vanity, Barber Wilsons & Co fittings and hand-blown glass wall lights. A separate cloakroom completes the lineup, wrapped in ribbed panelling painted in Farrow & Ball’s Old White, with a Lusso Dark Emperador basin adding a striking contrast to the Designers Guild silk Chinon wallpaper.

Clareville Court is poised to enjoy the capital’s best museums and culture. Moments from vibrant institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum, a sense of peace prevails. Coveted local restaurants such as Wild Tavern, Le Petit Beefbar and Zuma are perfect for get-togethers after a stroll around Hyde Park, with its sprawling lawns and outdoor lido. For a day of shopping, there’s Kensington High Street to the north, Chelsea’s iconic Kings Road to the south and the upmarket department stores of Knightsbridge to the east – followed by a performance closer to home at The Royal Albert Hall. Head to The Troubadour for an evening of live music.

Gloucester Road – 5 mins (Circle, District, Piccadilly)