Ladbroke Road II, London W11

Picked out in playful colours, this two-bedroom apartment occupies the lower-ground floor of an elegant Victorian building in Holland Park, west London. The current owners have made a series of thoughtful additions, from a colourful kitchen and polished concrete floors to refined fittings and fixtures. The apartment lies a short walk from Notting Hill, with its shopping and dining destinations, and is close to the restorative greenery of Hyde and Holland parks.



The Tour



The apartment lies in a quintessential stock-brick and stucco Victorian townhouse, which was recently repainted. From the street, steps descend to its lower-ground-floor entrance - a private, partly concealed entrance. On arrival, a hallway unfolds, with a compact utility space.



Crittall-style doors open into the open-plan living area. The room is grounded by smooth polished concrete and has plenty of space for distinct dining and reclining areas. White-painted walls amplify its natural brightness.



Mustard-coloured kitchen from Naked Kitchens line on one side of the space, with beautiful quartz countertops and DeVol taps. Appliances are integrated and include Bosch oven; there is also an attractive Shaws Bowland butler fluted ceramic sink, a Smeg extractor fan, and an open shelf - useful for displaying favourite ceramics, glassware and/or cookbooks.



The living space acts as the central node of the apartment. On one side, via a burnt red, partly glazed door, lies a corridor from which the principal bedroom unfolds. A shuttered bay window draws plenty of light into the room. Little Green’s seren Masquerade has been used on one wall, and a dressing area provides generous storage space.



A bathroom lies adjacent to the bedroom, with white and Farrow & Ball Kittiwake painted walls, a bath with a shower overhead, a Burlington sink, and terrazzo floors.



The second bedroom is at the other end of the living room and has two convenient built-in wardrobes. Engineered oak floors have been added to both bedrooms and the hallway, with warming underfloor heating throughout the apartment.



Outdoor Space



A paved private garden is a quiet, peaceful retreat. A mature cherry tree stands in one corner, enhancing its sequestered feel, blossoming each spring. The space has plenty of room for potted plants and/or a generous dining set-up.



The Area



Set between the sought-after Holland Park and Notting Hill Gate, the apartment is well-placed for access to a wide range of green spaces, restaurants and shops.



The immediate surroundings teem with popular dining spots, cafés and pubs. Michelin-starred Core by Claire Smyth is renowned for refined dishes that celebrate British ingredients, while the popular Layla bakery is famed for its legendary croissants.



A stomping ground for rock musicians and fashion crowds throughout the years, the iconic Julie’s is the perfect spot for sipping a martini after work. The Electric Cinema and Notting Hill Arts Club are also popular among locals.



For those with a passion for designer fashion and treasure hunting, the vintage boutiques of Notting Hill, Portobello and Westbourne Grove offer endless opportunities to uncover unique pieces and rare gems. For everyday groceries, Westfield shopping centre is a nine-minute drive away and home to a large Waitrose. Daunts Books has a branch just around the corner.



The entrance to the iconic Holland Park is less than a 10-minute walk away. Its gardens encompass a semi-wild area of woodland to the north, a central section with formal gardens, and areas dedicated to sport and exercise. At the southern edge of the gardens lies The Design Museum, with an exciting programme of exhibitions, workshops and talks exploring the ever-evolving landscape of design.



Notting Hill Gate station is six minutes away on foot, with the Central line connecting to Oxford Circus in eight minutes. Heathrow can be reached in 44 minutes by public transport.



Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: approx 180 years remaining / Service Charge: approx. £1128 per annum / Ground Rent: peppercorn / Council Tax Band: E