Penzance Place, Holland Park, Kensington & Chelsea, W11

Tucked among the pastel façades of Penzance Place, this two-bedroom home makes a sculptural statement on its sunlit corner plot. Inside, light shifts across pale timber floors and whitewashed walls, creating a calm backdrop for bold textures and carefully chosen mid-century pieces.

The property opens into a bright reception area, with pale wood floors and whitewashed walls affording a sleek, minimalist canvas for antique rugs and granite-toned seating. A glass-framed cantilevered staircase descends to the open-plan kitchen and dining room, with stone flooring that adds an industrial edge to the space. Across the dining table, breakfast stools and lighting, the furniture is well-considered with a nod to mid-century modernism. The kitchen is finished with smooth worktops, dark cabinetry and integrated appliances for a thoroughly streamlined culinary setting. At the other end of the room, a set of steps leads up to a study area – flooded with light through ceiling glazing.

On the first floor – accessed by another cantilevered staircase – two bedrooms maintain the home’s modern design and tranquil character. In the principal bedroom, French doors open to a flat roof that’s perfect for al fresco moments. In the guest bedroom, oversized sash windows illuminate the scene. Both rooms have access to a bathroom, which features a large sculptural bathtub set on marble tiling. On the lower-ground floor, there’s an additional shower room.

Location
Penzance Place is a peaceful retreat just moments from the upmarket offerings of Notting Hill and Holland Park. Holland Park Avenue is lined with local favourite institutions, including St Clair Cafe, C Lidgate, Jeroboam and Buns from Home. Stroll south and you’ll reach the verdant Kyoto Gardens for a breath of fresh air and world-class exhibitions at the Design Museum. Head west towards The Village at Westfield Shopping Centre or a gig at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Portobello Road is set for vintage stall hopping or a film at Electric Cinema, or stock up with essentials from Daylesford Farmshop. For a taste of Argentina, head to Casa Cruz – just a few minutes from your doorstep.

Holland Park - 6 mins (Central Line)