St. James's Gardens, W11

Guide Price: £650,000–£700,000

Overlooking the beautiful private gardens of St James’s Gardens, this newly renovated one-bedroom duplex sits within an attractive Victorian conversion and makes a bright, welcoming home.

The apartment is entered on the second floor, with stairs leading up to the main living space on the third floor. Its elevated position and dual aspect bring in lovely natural light throughout the day, while the layout feels practical, comfortable and easy to live in. There is also plenty of built-in storage, helping to keep the space feeling calm and uncluttered.

The open-plan kitchen and reception room is the heart of the home, with a peaceful outlook across the gardens and enough space for both relaxing and dining. The Shaker-style kitchen has been finished with NEFF cooking appliances, a Bosch dishwasher, fridge-freezer and extractor, making it well suited to everyday life as well as having friends over.

The double bedroom is a good size, with room for additional furniture and storage. There is also a separate modern shower room, finished with large-format tiles and simple, contemporary fittings.

Engineered wood flooring runs through the main rooms, while the newly installed double-glazed timber sash windows suit the character of the building and help keep the apartment comfortable. Everything has been finished to a high standard, so it is a home that can be moved into and enjoyed straight away.

The private communal gardens are a real highlight. Tucked behind the buildings and next to the church, they offer a large, secure and peaceful green space for residents to enjoy. With mature trees, established planting and plenty of space to sit outside, they feel like a quiet escape from the city and are a rare feature in this part of London.

St James’s Gardens has a lovely residential feel, with attractive Victorian architecture and a strong sense of privacy and community. The square forms part of the historic Norland Estate and is surrounded by elegant period homes, giving the area much of the charm associated with nearby Notting Hill and Holland Park.

The location is also very well connected. Holland Park, Shepherd’s Bush and Latimer Road stations are all within easy reach, providing access to the Central line, London Overground and Hammersmith & City line. Westfield London is nearby for shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and cinemas.

Holland Park is also close by, with woodland walks, landscaped gardens, sports facilities and the Kyoto Garden. Portobello Road, Westbourne Grove and Holland Park Avenue are all within walking distance, offering a great mix of independent cafés, restaurants, pubs, shops and everyday amenities.

This would make a lovely first home, pied-à-terre or London base, combining a newly renovated interior, excellent natural light and access to one of the area’s most impressive private gardens.

At Loporto Browne, we are delighted to represent this unique home.