Alexander Street, London, W2

Beyond the wisteria-draped, pale brick façade, this second- and third-floor duplex reveals a light-filled, impeccably finished home. Designed by De Rosee Sa, the upper level unfolds as a considered open-plan living space where form meets function. Wooden parquet floors complement Farrow & Ball Cornforth White walls, while bespoke McCarron & Co. cabinetry and a Calacatta marble worktop bring understated elegance to the kitchen. Miele appliances, a Quooker tap and an integrated banquette seating area complete a space as practical as it is refined. Across the room, a Marble Hill Bellfire fireplace provides a warm focal point for relaxed evenings in.

A Crittall-style glass door opens to a stairwell awash with natural light, leading down to the second floor’s tranquil sleeping quarters. Here, heritage details – intricate wooden floors and cast-iron radiators – are a nod to the home’s period character. The principal bedroom suite features wall-to-wall storage, soft sisal carpet and a contemporary shower room. Two additional bedrooms maintain the neutral palette, served by a family bathroom lined with large Bert & May tiles.

Steps from the second floor lead onto the home’s private roof terrace. A classic cast stone balustrade contains the space with wooden decking underfoot, a leafy outlook and an east-facing orientation – ideal for the morning sun.

Sitting between Talbot Road and Westbourne Grove, the best of the neighbourhood’s bars and restaurants are just around the corner here. Think brunches at Beam and Granger & Co, weeknight dinners at Dorian and special occasion dining at The Ledbury. Stock up on groceries at Waitrose or Planet Organic. For interior inspiration, peruse Soho Home on your way to an invigorating workout at Body Works West or a weekend stroll along Portobello Road. End the day with Guinness and oysters at local favourite pub, The Cow.

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