Pembroke Mews, Kensington, W8

Down a cobbled mews street, an immaculate dove-grey exterior is a precursor to the sophisticated interior palette found within the home. From its corner vantage point, Pembroke Mews follows the arc of the sun, with natural light pouring in through its numerous windows throughout the day.

There’s been thoughtful spatial reconfiguration I nside, with the open-plan reception room and kitchen occupying the entire first floor. A feeling of calm is set in motion by the quadruple-aspect light channels; sash windows are carved on three sides, with a glass roof positioned over a reading nook. The kitchen is stylish and streamlined, with integrated Miele appliances set for culinary creativity. Enjoy a morning coffee at the breakfast bar and spend evenings with loved ones around the marble-topped mahogany dining table. A column works to delineate the eating areas from the living room – a quietly elegant space with pale tones, an inviting sofa bed and a large sports television.

The considered palette of materials and tranquil atmosphere continues upstairs to the master bedroom suite. It’s a geometrically compelling room, with angular vaulted ceilings accentuating the sense of light and space. There’s vertical and horizontal flow across the sweeping blonde wooden floors, cabinets and wardrobes. Next door, a skylit ensuite bathroom is all greyscale marble and floor-to-ceiling storage. A guest bedroom suite is also located on this floor, and like the master, enjoys an inviting king-sized bed. From this room, there’s direct access to a terrace; an alfresco suntrap panelled in sleek glass. Three further bedrooms are nestled on the ground floor, each with desk space and plenty of storage. A family bathroom completes this floor, wrapped in smooth marble tiles with an oversized walk-in shower and bath.

Location
There’s an away-from-it-all feel to Pembroke Mews, yet the inviting thoroughfares of Kensington and Earl’s Court are just a stone’s throw away. It’s a five-minute walk to the manicured lawns of Holland Park, followed by a trip to the Design Museum or the Mosaic Rooms. An invigorating workout at 1Rebel on Kensington High Street. Head to coveted haunt the Troubadour for an evening of live music, followed by a cocktail at one of London’s best speakeasys, Evans & Peel Detective Agency. Venture to the wealth of shops that line Chelsea’s Kings Road, before an evening of fine dining at The Ivy, or Michelin-star Indian cuisine at Zaika, set in an elegant former bank.

High Street Kensington (9 mins)
Earls Court (14 mins)