Princes Mews, Notting Hill, London

Hidden along one of west London’s prettiest cobbled mews, this striking freehold house unfolds behind a quietly characterful façade into a series of bold, high-impact interiors. Set across three floors, the house pairs exposed brick, soaring ceiling heights and sculptural staircases with a distinctly contemporary finish, creating a home that feels at once industrial, playful and polished.



The entrance level is given over almost entirely to entertaining. At the front, the reception room is dramatic yet inviting, with pale timber floors, exposed brick walls and a generous sense of volume. Open shelving and glazed partitions help define the space without interrupting the flow, while the mews-facing aspect brings in a lovely quality of natural light. There is an immediacy to the house that works particularly well here: robust textures, clean architectural lines and a layout designed for modern living rather than formality.



Beyond, the house opens into a remarkable kitchen and dining space. Sleek, minimalist cabinetry and a substantial central island bring a crispness to the room, offset by the warmth of the exposed brick and the softness of the lighting. There is ample room for a large dining table, and the overall effect is wonderfully sociable: a space made for dinner parties, long lunches and drinks that drift late into the evening. A lower-ground level adds another layer of flexibility, extending the entertaining footprint and giving the house an unusual sense of scale for a mews property.



The principal bedroom occupies the first floor and is generous in both proportion and atmosphere. Exposed ceiling beams and brickwork lend texture and character, while French doors open to a Juliette balcony overlooking the cobbles below. Bespoke storage is neatly integrated, and the ensuite bathroom is finished in a pared-back contemporary style, with a bath and separate shower.



A second double bedroom is also beautifully presented, again with excellent built-in storage and its own ensuite shower room. The bedroom accommodation is calm and well judged, balancing the more theatrical feel of the entertaining spaces below with something more restful and understated.



Princes Mews is one of those addresses that feels tucked away from the city yet entirely connected to it. Hyde Park is within easy reach, as are the restaurants, shops and white stucco terraces of Bayswater, Notting Hill and Queensway. It is a part of London that has changed considerably in recent years, with excellent local openings and a renewed sense of energy, but the appeal of the mews itself remains the same: cobbled, quietly handsome and wonderfully central.