Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6

There’s a daring streak to this Brondesbury Park home. Built in 2015, celebrated architecture, interior design and landscaping studios have all left their creative mark here. Distinctive yet in sync with the neighbours, its double-fronted façade delivers immediate kerb appeal.

The interiors also have undeniable presence. Inside, the sense of volume becomes apparent; stretching 70-metres in length, the sightline from the front door to the back garden sets in motion an expansive footprint, meticulously designed for family life.

This is a home that knows how to make an entrance. The wide hallway commands attention with a dramatically undulating staircase that curls its way upstairs in Gaudí-esque fashion. Above, natural light cascades down through a 10-metre-high atrium via an electronically operated, harlequin patterned skylight.

The playful but purposeful first impression sets the tone for the rest of the home. A considered layout flows: past the sculptural staircase, a dining area fills the cathedral-like proportions. This segues into a formal sitting room, followed by a cosier TV zone. From here, double doors lead to a private study for undisturbed home working. On the other side of the hallway, a large playroom can be shut off from the other communal areas.

Design is anchored by simplicity and a concise palette of materials. Flagstone floors bring continuity, walls are neutral and the John Cullen lighting is dimmable throughout. Meanwhile, floor-to-ceiling windows frame views out over the mature garden, maintaining a calming atmosphere.

Sliding wooden pocket doors open up or conceal the kitchen as required. Grey Modulnova units and lightly veined marble ground the space. The centrepiece – a bespoke breakfast bar that wraps around the island unites form and function. Finishes add a professional-quality but approachable flourish – from the integrated marble sink and five hob burner cooker to the Siemens and Gagganau appliances. A large walk-in pantry completes the ergonomic line-up.

Downstairs, the inner workings of the home reveal themselves. A large utility room is the nerve centre of family life, alongside a second playroom that doubles as an entertainment room, and an expansive storage cupboard. Two bedroom suites are ideal for visiting guests.

The main sleeping quarters fan off the first-floor landing, where an artful feature wall is stretched like a giant canvas. A sense of scale defines the principal suite. Bathed in soft, northeast-facing light, patterned wallpaper draws the eye up to the soaring, vaulted ceiling. Filling the proportions, there’s a dressing room and twin bathrooms that bookend either side of the room – both symphonies of marble, Vola fixtures and calmingly pared-back finishes.

Two further bedrooms share a family bathroom while a fourth bedroom suite features its own living room, perfect as an additional play area for children or as a homework space or study. There’s a second utility room on this floor, underscoring the functionality woven throughout.

Ensuring things run as seamlessly as they look, an arsenal of discretely integrated technology controls the everyday. A Loxone smart home automation system covers lighting, zoned heating – including the underfloor heating – access and energy. A security system is equipped with cameras for peace of mind, while off-street parking is available for two or three cars alongside a large bike shed. An EV charger is conveniently located in the driveway.

Caught between leafy Brondesbury Park and Queen’s Park, Aylestone Avenue is set in one of London’s most burgeoning neighbourhoods, in walking distance to both Chamberlayne and Salusbury roads. This is a locale that takes pride in its independent businesses, and many are right on your front doorstep here – from Dark & Light to The Salusbury Wine Store and The Lexi Cinema. Press pause in Tiverton Green directly opposite. The heart of Queen’s Park is just a short stroll away, offering more of the same in terms of charm, coveted restaurants and an eponymous green space, complete with tennis courts and a weekly farmers’ market. Transport links are excellent with Brondesbury Park train station and Kilburn and Queen’s Park tube stations all close by.

Brondesbury Park – 8 mins (Mildmay)

Kilburn – 18 mins (Jubilee)

Queen’s Park – 20 mins (Bakerloo)