Strathmore Gardens, London, W8

A masterclass in considered interiors and historic elegance. This three-bedroom duplex apartment is set within a grand stucco-fronted building dating to 1850, on one of Kensington’s most prestigious garden squares. Inside, the home has been meticulously crafted with engaging textures, spatial harmony and an emphasis on natural light.

Making the most of its third-floor vantage point, the home’s social heart is a thoroughly uplifting, sunlit setting. Wide double doors open to the expansive reception room, with pale walls and herringbone wood flooring by TedTodd – complete with underfloor heating throughout for year-round comfort. A log fireplace makes for a cosy focal point, framed by integrated bookshelves. The space is brilliantly illuminated through dual-aspect fenestration: sash windows at one side and a full-width bi-folding window at the other, which opens out to a balcony with a calming backdrop of leafy trees. Across the entrance hallway, an open-plan kitchen and dining room maintains the refined, contemporary feel. Fitted by London Kitchen Consultants, the culinary set-up is as stylish as it is streamlined, elevated by richly veined Arabescato Corchia marble, deVOL tapware and bespoke lighting.

Spread across the second floor, three bedrooms unfold with considered polish. In the principal bedroom suite, neutral-toned walls and rows of full-height wardrobes are gently lit through a wide sash window. In the en suite bathroom, walls painted in Vert de Terre by Farrow & Ball set a tranquil feel for the Lusso Stone dual vanity, freestanding bathtub and shower. Two guest bedrooms are versatile settings that could also be imagined as a home office, gym or dressing room. A family bathroom serves these spaces, with Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster on the walls and an indulgent bathtub set on Mandarin Stone & Starel Stones flooring.

The home’s pièce de résistance is its expansive roof terrace and outdoor kitchen. Finished with wooden decking and bordered by black cast-iron fencing, it offers a private and peaceful al fresco setting – perfect for making the most of London’s warmer months.

Nestled in the heart of Kensington, Strathmore Gardens is a rare enclave where historic grandeur and tranquil green space combine effortlessly. Just moments from the lush expanse of Kensington Gardens, the homes here benefit from immediate access to one of London’s most celebrated parks – perfect for leisurely weekend strolls, morning runs or dog walks. The bustling hub of High Street Kensington is within walking distance, as is Kensington Church Street for a hidden enclave of antiques shopping. Venture into Notting Hill for its famed market, vintage boutiques and iconic Electric Cinema, then complete an evening with dinner at local favourites Akub, The Shed or The Churchill Arms.

Notting Hill Gate - 5 mins
Holland Park - 10 mins