Murray Road, London W5

Meticulously designed by Evolve Architecture, this striking house sits on a quiet street in Ealing. It is centred around a large open-plan living space that occupies the entirety of the ground floor, with four serene bedrooms on the upper two levels. At the rear is a landscaped garden that, thanks to its south-easterly orientation, has great prospects for keen growers.



The Tour



This house’s contemporary brick and tiled frontage cuts a handsome profile on residential Murray Road. It sits behind a brick wall and has a stepped façade that hints at the dynamic spaces contained within.



Entry is to a generous open-plan living space, with intentional, long lines of sight towards an immaculately landscaped garden. Save for the kitchen, which sits at the front, the room is entirely versatile and could be arranged in multiple ways. Bamboo flooring grounds throughout, and there is a wood-burning at the centre. The furthest part of the room is lit by a deep rooflight and full-height sliding doors that open the space to the garden. Exposed brick harks back to the original 60's building that formerly occupied the plot.



Crisp white units in the kitchen are arranged in an L-shape around a central range-style oven. Other appliances are integrated and include a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Above, a second rooflight draws in plenty of natural brightness.



There are four bedrooms on the first and second floors. All are bright, quiet spaces of good proportions. The largest two rooms lie at the rear of each storey and have green garden views. There is also a bathroom on each floor; both have an immaculate feel, with soft neutral schemes and frosted timber-framed windows.



Outdoor Space



The rear part of the house extends onto a flagstone-laid terrace that provides an easy space for summertime hosting. Beyond lies a rounded lawn, with a variety of burgeoning plants arranged around its circumference. At the furthest point is a second terrace area, which receives the best of the sun throughout the day owing to its south-easterly orientation.



In front of the house is a neat front garden and an off-road car-parking space.



The Area



South Ealing is surrounded by greenery. Gunnersbury Park is to the east, while Boston Manor Park and its associated trails are to the west. In the south, just beyond the river, lies Kew Gardens. Ealing Studios and Pitshanger Manor are also within walking distance



Ealing Village is around 25 minutes’ walk north. It has plenty of good options for dining, including Santa Maria Pizzeria, The Ealing Grocer, Hook and Clever and My Little Cup.



There are several schooling options in the vicinity, both in the state and private sectors. Within walking distance are Little Ealing Primary School, Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, Ealing Fields Church of England High School and Gunnersbury Catholic School.



Northfields station and South Ealing station are almost equidistant from the house; both run swift Piccadilly line services into central London. Brentford railway station is also close and runs mainline services to Waterloo. There are several bus routes nearby that serve the local area and provide easy access to Hammersmith, Kingston and Ealing Broadway.



Council Tax Band: E