Holland Street, London, W8

In the heart of Kensington, Holland Street has a calming feel. The long residential stretch features classic stock-brick townhouses and mature leafy trees, interspersed with independent shops along Kensington Church Street. Tucked away in one of these period buildings, a two-bedroom apartment breathes contemporary calm into its lateral footprint.

Whitewashed walls and pale parquet floors set the scene as you step into the entrance hallway. From here, a glass-panelled door opens to the spacious reception room. Natural light pours through two sash windows, illuminating the considered interior design: built-in timber bookshelves, stone-coloured tuxedo sofas, a minimalist mantle and textured rug.

The neutral tonal palette creates a sense of continuity in the kitchen and dining room beyond. Designed by Sola Kitchens, solid birch and oak cabinets are visually striking with their clean lines – complemented by Uni stone Valley White worktops and splashback. Neatly integrated appliances, including a Bora pure induction cooker and Bosch dishwasher, keep things streamlined. A wood dining table and cushioned banquette make for a stylish eating area.

Two bedrooms are serene and sophisticated spaces, both with soft wool carpets underfoot. The larger principal room enjoys a wall of full-height wardrobes, sculptural pendant lights and a mid-century style armchair. The guest bedroom showcases similar neutral tones and is finished with ample cupboard space. Completing the home, two modern bathrooms are crafted by CP Hart.

Location
Tucked in the centre of W8, Holland Street enjoys a prime position that puts the very best of Kensington on your doorstep. Kensington High Street serves as the bustling heart of the area, brimming with shops and groceries: Start with breakfast at Café Phillies, enjoy farm-to-fork lunch at Clarke’s, and indulge in a Michelin-starred dinner at Kitchen W8. Culture thrives nearby with the Serpentine Gallery, Royal Albert Hall, and South Kensington’s museums. Green space is abundant, from the vast stretches in Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, to the landscaped Holland Park and its beloved Design Museum. For evening entertainment, catch live music at the iconic Troubadour, then sip cocktails at the speakeasy-style Evans & Peel Detective Agency or head to the iconic foliage-draped Churchill Arms, just a short walk away.

High Street Kensington - 5 mins (Central, District Lines)