Sinclair Gardens, London, W14

On a peaceful residential street in W14, elegant period façades showcase stock brickwork, bay windows and ornate portico entrances. Beyond one of these heritage buildings on Sinclair Gardens, a three-bedroom maisonette offers a playful twist on its refined framework with uplifting tones and connectivity to al fresco spaces.

With an inverse layout, the open-plan kitchen, dining and reception room is located on the third floor. As you enter, laminate wood floors and whitewashed walls set a tranquil feel in motion. Making the most of its high vantage point, sunlight pours through a wall of glazing – illuminating a muted orange feature wall. The sliding glass doors open to reveal a private suntrap balcony, offering easygoing indoor-outdoor living come London’s warmer months.

The kitchen can be separated from the main living area behind sliding pocket doors, or left open for a sense of streamlined flow. Set against cream enamel cabinets, black granite worktops offer a bold contrast – continued across the central island, which doubles as a breakfast bar. The double-fronted Rangemaster oven and integrated Bosch appliances keeps things running smoothly.

Catching the eye against the minimalist backdrop, a striking vintage staircase adds an industrial edge to the room – twisting upwards to the roof terrace. Bordered by frosted glazing, it’s a secluded spot that gazes across the eclectic skyline.

On the second floor, three bedrooms are accessed off a wide corridor – which has a playful feel, courtesy of the Cole & Son ‘Cocktail’s wallpaper. The principal bedroom is introduced with neutral carpets, pale walls and reams of sunlight pouring through a double sash window. A pale green feature wall is fitted with open shelving, while a walk-in wardrobe sits adjacent. An en suite bathroom has a classic-meets-contemporary look, with neutral hues and a bathtub.

One of the guest bedrooms has a modish feel with oxblood-red shelving that works to backdrop the double bed, contrasted with soft apricot walls. The other bedroom is serene with pistachio walls and soft carpets, offering versatile space to be used as a study or studio. Both rooms are served by a guest bathroom, featuring a modern shower.

Nestled between Holland Park, Shepherd’s Bush and Brook Green, Sinclair Gardens offers a residential retreat with everything you need within easy reach. Stroll to Holland Park Avenue to stock up on groceries at Supermarket of Dreams, then to the eponymous green space with its verdant lawns and landscaped Kyoto Gardens. On Saturdays, pick up organic produce from Brook Green’s local farmer’s market and bring your racquets to the nearby tennis courts for a game. The highly-anticipated Olympia London arts centre will bring varied cultural events to the neighbourhood throughout the year, as well as long-running institutions the O2 Shepherd’s Bush and Grade-II listed Eventim Apollo. As for fine dining, you’re spoilt for choice between Julie’s, The Bird and Hand, and The Havelock Tavern, to special occasions at Six Portland Road and Michelin-starred Endo at The Rotunda.

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