Horbury Crescent, London, W11

Period design finds a contemporary rhythm at Horbury Crescent – a five-bedroom home arranged over five levels. From the street, its stucco frontage and porticoed entrance read classically Victorian. Inside, the narrative shifts with interiors that lend an industrial edge.

The principal reception room sets the stage: original cornicing and a black slate fireplace sit in deliberate contrast to a full-height glass wall. Bathed in daylight, the space is intuitively zoned: a relaxed living area at one end, a cocooned media room at the other, complete with projector, surround sound and acoustic panelling. Below, the home’s social core unfolds across the lower-ground floor. Italian Basaltina stone grounds the space, lending depth beneath the double-height void. The bespoke Danish kitchen is finely put together: Verde Fantastico quartzite, honed Nero Assoluto granite and fully integrated Miele, Gaggenau, Vola and Quooker appliances.

Floor-to-ceiling timber-framed glazing pulls the garden into view, while a vintage 1960s Vistossi chandelier punctuates the volume overhead. A feat of engineering sits to the rear, where a mechanical extension can be lowered into the basement – transforming the space into an open-air setting for warmer months. Outside, the garden is calm and contained, split between patio and a raised lawn wrapped in mature planting.

Upstairs, the entire first floor is devoted to the principal suite. Wenge wood floors, decorative cornicing and an antique fireplace nod to the home’s origins, while a dedicated dressing area leads through to a bathroom finished in Verde Fantastico quartzite, with a double shower and bespoke vanity. Four further bedrooms are arranged across the upper levels, each restrained in tone and served by three additional bathrooms, finished in a mix of Bisazza mosaics, white ceramics and a sculptural freestanding bath.

With Notting Hill’s best spots on your doorstep, you’re at the centre of the action at Horbury Crescent. Start your day with a workout at SoulCycle, then head for brunch at local favourite Farm Girl. Groceries are best from Sally Clarke’s or Notting Hill Meat + Fish Shop, with Westbourne Grove and Portobello Road set with high-end and vintage boutiques to explore. Celebrate special occasions at three-Michelin-starred Core by Clare Smyth or more casual dining inspired by Grecian culture at Zephyr – both a short walk away.

Notting Hill Gate - 3 mins (Central, Circle, District)